Dear Operators,
We plan to launch a non-stop update for PC, mobile, and console versions on September 8, opening the new season "Reorientation"!
The expected update cadence for the PC version is as follows:
At 00:30 UTC+0 on September 8, Operations and Warfare ranked matches will be off-season and temporarily closed.
At 01:59 UTC+0 on September 8, the Operations entrance and matchmaking mode will be closed, and the Market and Auction House functions will be disabled.
At 02:00 UTC+0 on September 8, the PC update will be available.
The expected update cadence for the mobile version is as follows:
At 00:30 UTC+0 on September 8, Operations and Warfare ranked matches will be off-season and temporarily closed.
At 01:59 UTC+0 on September 8, the Operations entrance and matchmaking mode will be closed, and the Market and Auction House functions will be disabled.
At 02:00 UTC+0 on September 8, the Android and iOS updates will be available.
The expected update cadence for the console version is as follows:
At 00:30 UTC+0 on September 8, Operations and Warfare ranked matches will be off-season and temporarily closed.
At 01:59 UTC+0 on September 8, the Operations entrance and matchmaking mode will be closed, and the Market and Auction House functions will be disabled.
At 02:00 UTC+0 on September 8, the updates for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 will be available.
Here are the main contents of the new season:
New Support Operator, Rover; major map update on Layali Grove; a new Operations mini-mode, Fishing; Polaris Patrol, a new mini-mode for Space City; a new Warfare map,The Mog; a brand-new 1v1 mode; new weapons and ammo; plus a wide range of optimizations and balance adjustments!
Full details on this season's update are below. Dive in!
NEW OPERATOR
● New Support Operator: Rowan Walsh, Code Name: Rover
● Man's Best Friend
Blows the dog whistle to call in a military dog that fights alongside the operator.
The dog continuously senses enemy targets within range: if enemies are present, it locks onto the nearest target and actively pursues, tackling them and applying a Mark; if no enemies are detected, it follows the operator and remains on Alert.
● Dart Rifle (Operations)
Fires syringes. Upon impact, each syringe releases a lingering mist that continuously heals allies' injured limbs while reducing the max HP of enemies within range and dealing damage over time.
● Dart Rifle (Warfare)
Fires syringes. Upon impact, each syringe releases a lingering mist that reduces the max HP of enemies within range and deals damage over time.
● Irritant
Throws an Irritant Smoke Grenade; enemies within the smoke will cough.
● Guard Drive (Operations)
Enemies hit by his gadgets become easier for his military dog to track. Grants longer downed durations, and rescuing an ally removes multiple stacks of limb injuries.
● Prey Drive (Warfare)
Enemies hit by his gadget become easier for his military dog to track. Rescuing an ally resupplies their ammo.
New Maps
● Operations Map Update — Layali Grove 2.0
● Scene Changes:
○ Added Serenity Bay, North Slope Caves, and the Haavk Underground Dock, among other areas;
○ Expanded the map boundaries, and optimized and connected the overall river network;
○ Adjusted cover structures in certain areas.
● Mode Update:
○ Added a new Flagship Task, "Bounty: Wave Breaker": steal and escort an Assault Boat hidden in the Haavk Underground Dock for Reis, then extract it for rewards; the Assault Boat remains usable after the mission is complete;
○ Added a new vehicle gameplay feature: in addition to the Assault Boat, four Jet Skis have been added to the map, drivable across all river areas on the map; when "Bounty: Wave Breaker" is not active, two additional Jet Skis will spawn;
○ Added a new NPC gameplay feature: encounter new NPCs "Joe Reed," "Zola Zar," and "Taj Faris" on the map. Interact with them, and unexpected stories may unfold.
● Other Optimization:
○ Redesigned and adjusted the Insertion Point locations at Layali Grove;
○ Removed the blocked-off area inside Haavk WSR Lab.
○ Adjusted the extraction rules for the train extraction point at Transnova Station: the door opens 1 minute after pulling the lever, with extraction available 3 minutes later (previously 5 minutes);
○ Added new supply containers and supply spawn points;
○ Due to the map scene upgrade, optimized and adjusted the distribution of certain supplies;
○ Optimized and adjusted unbalanced positions on the map.
● New Warfare Map — The Mog
Event Description: The brand-new map "The Mog" has arrived! Return to a classic, smoke-filled battlefield and wage intense infantry street warfare through the crumbling districts of modern Mogadishu! Experience all-new push-cart tug-of-war battles and UH-60 Black Hawk suppressive air support, and launch epic combined-arms map warfare.
New Modes
● Polaris Patrol
● Mode available: October 16
● Gameplay:
○ In Polaris Patrol mode, choose to play as either Desmoulins or the Adjutant. After selecting your identity, your appearance and abilities will switch accordingly.
○ Upon entering a match, your role switches to Desmoulins or the Adjutant, granting you all-new abilities to fight off the invaders. Squad Desmoulins also has exclusive in-match gameplay.
○ Friendly Haavk units will remain neutral toward Squad Desmoulins (excluding Hudson units);
○ Results are calculated based on operation performance, earning Performance Points.
○ Increasing your Performance Rank grants exclusive Director's supplies and limited appearances. Director's Reward Crates have a chance to contain limited red-quality collectibles.
○ Completing Director's and Adjutant's to-do missions grants Performance Points; complete all missions to earn an exclusive Medal of Honor.
○ Unlike Fiery Owl Hunt, in this Polaris Patrol event, G.T.I. Operators can also earn Performance Points by defeating Squad Desmoulins in a match.
○ G.T.I. Operators who defeat Desmoulins have a chance to find limited red-quality collectibles in his mezzanine.
● Identity Requirements:
○ "Security Director" Desmoulins: Complete the Desmoulins File to unlock the Desmoulins identity. Entering as Desmoulins requires spending a Security Director's Work Badge. Desmoulins can enter solo or team up with an Adjutant.
○ Adjutant: Adjutants include the Heavy Guard and Comms Guard, unlocked by default, requiring no Security Director's Work Badge to enter. A Desmoulins must be present in the squad for an Adjutant to enter.
○ Squad Desmoulins Loadouts: Can manually configure loadouts or use Gear Tickets and exclusive Custom Gear Tickets.
○ Special access: Desmoulins can use the executive elevator and its exclusive extraction point in the Space City garden. After the G.T.I. faction kills Desmoulins, they can pick up his special Access Card in the mezzanine sector to use the aforementioned exclusive access.
○ Security Director's Work Badges can be purchased from the Supply Station for 250,000 Tekniq Alloys each. You can initially purchase 4, with one additional purchase slot restored every 21 hours, up to a maximum of 8 stored.
● Desmoulins's Squad Ability Overview:
○ "Security Director — Anais Desmoulins":
■ Tactical Gear: Neural-Controlled Vehicle
Deploys and controls a Haavk cutting-edge Neural-Controlled Vehicle for remote combat operations. The vehicle is equipped with a multi-function Weapon Station, featuring combat modules such as an MG, Grenade Launcher, Threat Imaging System, and Seeker Bomb Vehicle.
■ Tactical Gear: Threat Imaging System
Activates her imaging system to scan and mark nearby threats, and share target data with squadmates. While active, gains increased handling and ADS movement speed based on her equipped weapon, along with additional buffs. When in a vehicle, she can lock onto enemy targets, enabling lock-on for certain vehicle weapons.
■ Tactical Gear: Seeker Bomb Vehicle
Deploys a Seeker Bomb Vehicle that moves forward, searching for enemies. Upon detecting a target, it automatically locks on, pursues the target, and detonates after a short delay.
■ Weakness Analysis
Desmoulins applies a lasting Weakness effect to enemies hit. Affected targets have reduced armor repair speed and slower use of certain medical items, increasing recovery time. If a target enters the Dying state, their Bleed Rate increases and their mobility while Downed is reduced.
○ "Adjutant — Athos Leal":