New 'Fate/Grand Order (FGO)' Servant Illustrations of Altera the San(ta) and Napoleon Unveiled for 'FGO Fes. 2025,' Sparking Huge Social Media Buzz

Popular smartphone game "Fate/Grand Order (FGO)" has unveiled new original Servant illustrations of "Altera the San(ta)" and "Napoleon" for its major event, "FGO Fes. 2025," generating significant buzz on social media. Altera's new appearance, in particular, has become a major topic of discussion among fans.

In the newly released illustration, "Altera the San(ta)" is depicted wearing a red hood and sporting short hair (a bob cut), a departure from her previous image. This fresh visual has drawn an outpouring of praise on social media for its cuteness and novelty, with comments like "Altera Santa, what a surprise!", "OMG she's adorably cute baby!", "Short hair is so cute~🥹", and "She's removed her veil!? That mystical warrior woman, so dignified yet soft, but still undeniably Altera... I can't get enough of it, meow."

Furthermore, many users had previously assumed Altera had long hair, leading to expressions of surprise such as "I thought Altera-san had long hair...", "Altera actually has short hair, though she often looks like she has long hair lol", and "Many people probably learned here that her original hair was short." This new discovery has delighted many fans. The illustration also features Altera's familiar sheep, "Dumuzid," ensuring the artwork satisfies fan expectations down to the smallest detail.

Meanwhile, "Napoleon," the other new original illustration unveiled, has also received positive feedback from fans, with comments like "He's so handsome!", "As expected, what a chest!", and "I feel like I saw the emperor's dignity, meow!". There was also much anticipation among fans who tried to guess the character from a silhouette released beforehand, and many expressed joy at having guessed correctly with this announcement.

"FGO Fes. 2025" is expected to reveal further information, with advance ticket lottery applications open until 11:59 PM on Sunday, July 6th. The release of these new illustrations has significantly heightened anticipation for the event.

The context

Fate/Grand Order (FGO) is a highly popular free-to-play mobile role-playing game developed by Lasengle (formerly Delightworks) and published by Aniplex. It is part of the broader 'Fate' franchise, known for its deep lore and character-driven narratives. In FGO, players take on the role of a Master who summons powerful historical, mythological, and literary figures, known as Servants, to fight alongside them and prevent the destruction of humanity. The game is celebrated for its strategic turn-based combat, rich storyline, and extensive roster of unique characters.

"FGO Fes." (Fate/Grand Order Fes.) is an annual large-scale event where fans gather to celebrate the game, offering new announcements, merchandise, and interactive experiences. The unveiling of new Servant illustrations, like those for Altera and Napoleon, is a major highlight, often leading to speculation about future game content, new character releases, or in-game events.