Hi Anct,
Thank you for your kind response.
The double damage is still not appearing for me. Occasionally, I see damage that is increased by around 20–30%.
Regarding the firework effect, I think it would be better if it could be switched on and off using a toggle, so players can choose when to use it.
I am also a little disappointed that the self-buff was removed without any official announcement. As shown in the screenshot I posted above, when I hover my mouse over the item in the Auction House, it still clearly states that the self-buff exists.
Considering that the weapon itself has been reduced to fairly ordinary performance, I believe that an item specifically named “2026 Aden” — especially since it is a limited item that cannot be obtained again — should have some unique feature, such as the self-buff, to give it meaningful collectible value. That was also one of the reasons I decided to purchase the bow.
I would really appreciate it if you could reconsider whether the self-buff should be removed and provide a final confirmation through an official announcement or patch notes.
Thank you again for taking the time to consider this. @Anct @Mephi