On July 25, Arena Breakout kicks off Season 5, our 1-year anniversary season. Log in for coins and a Universal Key! In this season, we've got the massive new Mine map, and as always new weapons and gear! The Dark Zone has a new boss making her debut, but that's not all. What else is coming? We invite everybody to update and find out. See you in the Dark Zone!

Matchmaking will stop on Jul. 24 at 23:00 (UTC+0). The server is scheduled to be offline on Jul. 25 from 00:00 until XX:00 (UTC+0). Server re-opening may be earlier or later than planned. Check our socials for details.

Ofline Time: Jul. 25 00:00–10:00 (UTC+0)


All-New Map: Mine
Once a barren land, the El Milar region is now a rich source of copper and gold, attracting all kinds of people trying to strike it rich. This bustling hub of industry is dotted with small towns, factories, and even a maximum security prison.

New Boss
Hecate: The commander who led the Southern Army against the Farm district. She speaks with authority and a hint of arrogance. Rumored to have been recruited from a Colom special ops team, Hecate now wears the Blackgold badge. She's proven her worth multiple times.

New Faction Weapons
Colom
1. M249 Light Machine Gun + Bipod (5.56x45mm)
2. MCX Assault Rifle (5.56x45mm)

Tevila
1. RPD Light Machine Gun + Bipod (7.62x39mm)
2. AK12 Assault Rifle (5.45x39mm)


New Mode: Team Elimination
Aug. 01 – Aug. 28
Join the Southern Army or the Kamona Guard Corps and experience non-stop 4v4 action! Lose the gear fear in this limited-time mode. After a raid, view your score details and claim faction currency rewards at the event summary screen.

Free Universal Keys
Jul. 25 – 28
Update to claim a Universal Key the first time you log in!

1-Year Anniversary Rewards
All Season 5
Log in every week to claim a Quick Kit, Sapper Shovel Tokens, and scratch cards! Collect Sapper Shovel Tokens for a free melee weapon! Amazing surprises are just a scratch away!

Anniversary Celebration
Jul. 25 – Aug. 28
We've got a slew of events lined up to celebrate the 1-Year Anniversary of Arena Breakout. Log in to start building your bag in the Koen Stack event! Earn Anniversary Coins for exchange and get a Universal Key, Quick Kit, and Supply Crates! Limited cosmetic rewards will unlock starting Aug. 8, including special anniversary charms and Badges!

Login Bonus: Free coins, Case Trial Card, and Universal Key
Jul. 25 – Aug. 7
Log in get a Bulletproof Case Trial, Universal Key, coins, and Quick Kits!

Celebration Challenge
Jul. 25 – Aug. 14
Complete Anniversary Challenge Missions to earn Anniversary Coins and exchange them for awesome rewards!

Koen Stack
Jul. 29 – Aug. 14
Complete missions and put Koen in your stack for a 100% bonus! Claim your bonus Koen starting Aug. 8.


Improvements
1. Raid Readiness: New prompt when you don't have keys for the current map.
2. Team Up Improvements: You can now apply to join other teams even when in a team.
3. Elimination Details: Eliminated operators' details are now highlighted in the results screen.
4. View in-game friends' raid time and offline details.
5. New Friend's note function added to customize name.
6. Max level Merit Scores now give bonus Rank Points.
7. Save containers you've selected for auto organization.
8. Quick Split & Sell now supports armor, helmet, bag, and item combinations that include operation supply markers.
9. Quick Equip doesn't require empty storage space when purchasing gear.
10. Improved gun build sharing and share codes.
11. Skins can be applied to mags when prepping ammo.
12. Added first-person POV to weapon skin previews.

Balance Adjustments
1. AN-94 Assault Rifle: Increased accuracy and decreased penalty on accuracy during bursts.
2. VSS Marksman Rifle: Increased vertical and horizontal recoil control.
3. M14 Carbine: Decreased rate of fire and reduced ergonomics.
4. Removed hip-fire scatter for the first few hip-fire shots.
5. Increased base damage for 5.45x39mm caliber PP ammo.
6. Reduced screen coverage for gas masks and some helmet masks.
7. Made it harder to discern footstep direction when players are in smoke grenade cloud.
8. Stun grenades now cause affected enemies to make sounds and soundprints.
9. Adjusted base damage and accuracy for some Lv. 0 and Lv. 1 ammo.
Base Damage:
9x19mm Dum-Dum 77 → 74
5.56x45mm HP Hunting 72 → 69
5.45x39mm HP 76 → 73
7.62x39mm HP 81 → 78
5.7×28mm R37.F 81 → 78
5.7×28mm R37.X 74 → 71
Accuracy:
9x19mm Dum-Dum +1 → -3
5.56x45mm HP Hunting +1 → -3
5.45x39mm HP +1 → -3
7.62x39mm HP +1 → -4
5.7×28mm R37.F +1 → -3


Other Fixes and Improvements
1. Improved effects for gunfire and shell ejection smoke.
2. Revised some accessories' weights.
3. Adjusted some items' reference prices.
4. Players now have the option to cancel opening a door, which won't use the key/card.
5. Improved most primary weapons' firing animation from a third-person perspective.
6. Improved trail effects for flares.
7. Improved appearance of electronic and retro safes.


The Arena Breakout Team