Looking for a guide on Identity V’s Cage of Yesteryear, a preview of Queen Bee’s skills, or the rewards coming in Season 40? This Identity V Cage of Yesteryear guide brings together information from official reveals, trailers, and reliable leaks. We’ve clearly marked anything that’s based on leaks so you know what to expect when planning your ranked games or deciding where to spend your essence. This guide is ideal if you’re preparing for the Entomologist’s hunter switch and want to catch up on the latest story developments.
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Identity V Cage of Yesteryear Release Date and Update Highlights
Cage of Yesteryear arrives on November 27, 2025, kicking off Season 40 on global servers. You can xpect around 2 to 4 hours of maintenance (check your local time, as it aligns with UTC+8). The new chapter continues the Ashes of Memory story, diving deeper into betrayal and transformation at Oletus Manor.
- The update will take roughly 1.5 to 2 GB, so it’s a good idea to pre-download if you can.
- Key story points focus on Melly Plinius, the Entomologist. She marries Joshua, faces pressure from the church, and is stung by venomous bees in their apiary, hinting at sabotage. This leads to her transformation into Queen Bee, while Joshua later ends up poisoned.
The update also adds new cutscenes and branching story modes that let you make deductions and follow clues more closely.
What’s New: Story, Queen Bee, and Gameplay Changes
This chapter from the Identity V’s Cage of Yesteryear focuses on Melly’s ultimate transformation after a story of betrayal. You’ll see live-action-style previews showing her cocoon rebirth. The story is replayable, and your choices as a hunter or survivor will affect how events unfold.
Queen Bee: How to Play the New Hunter (Melly Plinius)
Queen Bee becomes the 33rd hunter with this new update, rated mid-to-high difficulty in early previews. You can unlock her after the prologue by switching from Entomologist on November 27. Her abilities revolve around swarms, making her great for area control and chasing survivors. We still don’t have a clearest idea on Queen Bee’s skills because they are still not revealed and may change, but here’s what we know so far.
Core Mechanics Preview:
- Swarm of Insects: A persistent swarm with different states:
- Predatory State: The swarm acts independently. When it touches survivors, you gain Energy and a short speed boost called Assimilation. This helps pressure survivors on generators and loops.
- Synergy State: Spend Energy to trigger Attack State. Swarm contact does half the normal Fear or damage.
- Perception – Movement: Hold to guide the swarm’s path or tap to recall it.
- Perception – Attack: While in Synergy, send the swarm forward in the camera’s direction to attack.
- Reciprocate: Move to the swarm’s location, enter Synergy, and briefly reform the swarm to chain into an Attack.
Pro Tips: You can detach the swarm to scout or farm Energy, then recall it for mobility bursts and zoning survivors. She performs best on open maps like Eversleeping Town. Survivors can counter her by using kiting tools or avoiding/destroying the swarm. The full skill showcase will be available after launch, so practice in custom matches to get the hang of her mechanics.
Identity V’s Cage of Yesteryear Confirmed Events and Free Rewards
You can grind these during the new update for F2P echoes, skins, and safety:
| Event | Start Date | Key Rewards |
| Cage of Yesteryear Event | Nov 27, 2025 | 20 Essence total (10 login + 10 participation); Queen Bee B Costume; A Accessory; prior event items return |
| Season 40 Rank Treasures | Nov 27, 2025 | Thief S Acc “Scepter of Deceit”; Hell Ember A Acc “Family Bond”; Psychologist A Acc “Celestial Key” |
| Season 40 Logic Path | Nov 27, 2025 | Various A-tier costumes (e.g., Lawyer “Strategize” expected) |
Costumes and Essences: What to Focus On
You can get Echoes through events or progression paths. And if you plan to top up, doing it through trusted sites like Enjoygm can give you extra bonuses when buying in bulk.
On November 27, you can check out the Illusion Hall for:
- Journalist A “Dreaded Silhouette”
- A Accessory “Cage of Yesteryear”. These are available using Echoes or Fragments, so plan your pulls accordingly.
Season 40 Essence Schedule
- Essence 1 (Nov 27):
- Queen Bee S “Memory’s Affliction”
- Prospector A “Wounds of Delusion”
- Novelist A “Yesterday’s Returnless Past”
- Essence 2 (Dec 18):
- First Officer S “Ephemeral Mayfly”
- Mad Eyes A “Coreless”
- Goatman A “No Entry Here”
Deduction Stars will appear at the end-of-year Illusion Hall, likely A-tier, including:
- Nightmare “Dual Soul”
- Lawyer “Sorrows of Young Werther”. Leaks suggest these follow a literary horror theme.
Conclusion
So, get ready to dive in on November 27 and let the swarm take over Oletus Manor. This update brings fresh excitement for both veterans and newcomers, mixing dark horror with a twist of honeyed revenge. Use our guide to learn what you are being gifted with and let the waiting begin.
