Tristan, the ever-earnest son of Meliodas and Elizabeth, has a serious case of timeline whiplash. One minute he's chilling in his post-Holy War era, the next he's bumping into a younger, angrier version of his own dad. Is this a canon error? A glitch in the matrix? Or just Netmarble deciding that linear chronology is for cowards? The answer, dear reader, lies beneath Lake Penace, where a certain Book of Stars decides to play mix-and-match with eras. Welcome to The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, where the multiverse isn't just a plot device—it's the entire selling point. 🌌

Where Does Origin Actually Sit in Canon?

Place Origin after the original Holy War wraps up and before the main events of Four Knights of the Apocalypse. Tristan bridges those generations, while Tioreh and later Lancelot represent Britannia's next batch of troublemakers. Netmarble developed the original scenario in consultation with Nakaba Suzuki, so the game follows franchise rules and personalities—without being a missing manga chapter. So no, it's not 'canon' in the strictest sense, but it's not fan fiction either. Think of it as a licensed 'what-if' that Suzuki gave his blessing.

When a roster screen causes you to spit out your drink because young Meliodas is standing next to old Ban, remember: that's not a rewritten timeline. It's a Time and Space Collision, triggered by the Book of Stars. Younger Meliodas, Ban, King, Diane, Gowther, Merlin, and Escanor are timeline-displaced states or 'what-if' encounters. The map has a T-Diff problem by design. Ever wondered why Escanor can chat with a version of himself who hasn't even hit puberty? Blame the collision. 🤷‍♂️

The Book of Stars: Lore vs. Economy (Don't Mix Them Up)

Beneath Lake Penace, Tristan and Tioreh discover the Book of Stars (also called Star's Memory in related terminology). Its Star Fragment connection allows places, eras, and character states to overlap. That's why Tristan can meet Sins who should be long dead or not yet born. It's a narrative Swiss Army knife.

But here's where things get tricky: Star Memory is also the premium currency for draw tickets, limited bundles, and exclusive skins. Star Fragment can come from exploration, quests, and events. Gold handles enhancement, and Cube Keys unlock specific field-boss or dungeon rewards. The names echo the central mystery, but spending SF does not alter the lore's multiverse rules. So no, you can't buy your way into a different timeline. Sorry, whale. 🐋

Act 17 and Lancelot: The Story Keeps Expanding

Follow Version 2.2: Act 17, 'Heart of Water,' as the clearest example of Origin expanding its own storyline. The October 8 update adds Cordin Village, where a mysterious petrification disaster drives the new conflict. This follows Ravens' Act 16 focus on Ban's history. So yes, the game is building its own lore, not just recycling old arcs. For community-maintained character and chronology notes, veterans often consult The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin on Fandom, while official Netmarble recaps remain the final authority on canon questions.

Treat Lancelot as the strongest Four Knights connection: Ban and Elaine's son belongs to the next generation, even though the collision lets him share a playable map with older Sins. His staff, longsword, and gauntlet options express gameplay builds, not three separate lore identities. If you're chasing Heart-Piercing Eyes, the Pick-Up banner deadline is October 28, and the guarantee arrives at 120 draws—the community's familiar 120 Pity checkpoint. So mark your calendar, or set an alarm, or tattoo it on your forearm. Whatever works. ⏰

A Star Guardian's Safe Next Step: Bind First, Spend Later

Before moving between mobile, PC, and PS5, bind your account through Menu > Settings > Account > Account Linking. Do this before purchasing or switching platforms. Check the banner counter before every draw session, especially when approaching 120 Pity. Remember that characters and skins sync even when premium-currency visibility does not. Star Memory bought on PS5 may remain locked to the PS5 version, so don't assume an unused balance will appear on PC or mobile. Nothing says 'sad trombone' like buying crystals on the wrong device. 🎺

For anyone searching for 7ds origin top up, use the in-game Mall, official Netmarble web shop, Steam, PlayStation Store, Google Play, or App Store, and verify the account before payment. Standard packs include $4.99, $9.99, $29.99, $49.99, and $99.99 tiers, but regional prices can differ. No publicly verifiable data is available for every region. Progress through the story first, confirm the October 28 banner deadline, and treat unofficial sellers as an account-security risk rather than a shortcut. Your wallet will thank you, and so will your future self when you're not locked out of your account.

So there you have it: The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin isn't a canon error—it's a canon collision. The Book of Stars makes impossible meetings possible, but it doesn't rewrite the main timeline. Enjoy the chaos, but keep your lore and your economy separate. And for goodness' sake, bind your account before you spend a single Star Memory. Happy time-traveling, Star Guardians. ✨