Dear players: The all-new Arena Breakout version 'Extreme Snowstorm' is here, and the new S8 season is now open! A blizzard hits the Dark Zone, with the new Northridge Snow map and the Gold Rush mode arriving soon—get ready for a freezing battle! The Safe Zone mode is now permanent, ensuring steady profits every time. A new Boss Roleplay mode is here; transform into a boss and engage in a fateful duel! The ARX160 & G36 assault rifles are now available in the Faction Store. New Experimental Airdrops bring the RPG-7 rocket launcher, Claymore mines, rapid recovery devices, experimental enhancement stimulants, and other items to change the tide of battle and double the excitement! The team environment for the new season has been fully improved, featuring priority looting for key rooms, priority searching for original container items, and a new team search protocol. More new gameplay, events, gear, and rewards await in the all-new S8 season. Enjoy looting, shooting, and extracting—it's time to enter the Dark Zone! The game is expected to stop matchmaking at 23:00 (UTC+0) on March 19, with server maintenance starting at 00:00 on March 20. Servers are expected to reopen at 10:00 on March 20. The end time may be adjusted based on maintenance progress; please keep an eye on official announcements for the actual reopening time. [Update Time] March 20, 00:00~10:00 (UTC+0) [Update Method] Server Maintenance [New Weapons] Colen: G36 Assault Rifle, uses 5.56×45mm ammo. Tevila: ARX160 Assault Rifle, uses 7.62×39mm ammo. [New Attachments] AR series Navy Stock, AR series Multi-function Stock, 7.62×51 caliber Fire God Suppressor, UNITY Multi-function Sight Mount, SCAR-L Stable Stock, SCAR-L Modern Handguard, Mosin High-Performance Stock, M14 High-Performance Stock. [New Firearm Features] 1. Added a bullet unloading function in the in-game backpack interface for closed-bolt firearms; 2. Added a universal bipod for certain sniper rifles and bolt-action rifles; 3. Added hit penalty control modification for attachments to reduce screen shake when hit (screen shake is now reduced when hit). Map Updates [Northridge] Northridge enters the snow season, with snow covering the entire area; you may encounter blizzard weather during combat! Added cover and supplies in some areas, along with new extraction points. (1) Snow Weather Features: Footprints: Walking on snow makes crunching sounds and leaves footprints, so be careful! Blizzard: Visibility is affected by snow fog, and strong winds will blow from time to time, intensifying the fog and interfering with sound and sound markers (indoors are unaffected). (2) Extraction Points: Added unconditional extraction points: Lookout Post Cache, South Tunnel (one opens based on initial spawn). Added random extraction point: Lakeside Cave. Added single-use extraction point: Ice Lake Transfer Point. Removed extraction point: Lifeboat. (3) Supply Points: Added 1 Confidential Safe, which will randomly refresh in one of 7 locations per match. (4) Others: 1. Adjusted dynamic cloud rendering; 2. Adjusted lighting to reduce the contrast between indoor and outdoor light. [Valley] (1) Enriched the tactical style of Boss Dous's squad; (2) Adjusted lighting to reduce the contrast between indoor and outdoor light. [Mine] Added tunnel connections on the west side of the mine and the north side of the ore processing area to improve movement efficiency. [Others] Improved the beginner tutorial; closed the Peacekeeper mode entry. [Experimental Airdrops] After unidentified aircraft fly across the sky, ominous gifts can be found in the supply crates scattered on the ground. Those living in the smoke of war never refuse extra supplies, but the strange symbols inside remind people of recent rumors about the TV Station and rockets... Mysterious experimental items: RPG-7, Claymore mines, recovery devices, and special enhancement stimulants will be airdropped into the Dark Zone soon, so stay alert! [Experimental Tactical Items] <RPG-7 Rocket Launcher> Produced by Gler Industries, it can fire powerful rockets! <Claymore Mine> A directional anti-personnel mine featuring easy installation and a wide kill radius. <Rapid Recovery Device> Occupies 2x2 space. After placement, you can put in-game items into this device. It activates automatically 30 seconds after placement, and items will be sent directly to your storage (via mail) after activation! [Experimental Medical Items] <Experimental Stamina Combat Stimulant> Permanent effect, quickly stimulates human functions to maintain the user's stamina. <Experimental Muscle Combat Stimulant> Enhanced muscle injection that permanently increases carrying capacity. <Experimental Damage Control Stimulant> Enhanced damage injection that permanently strengthens muscle reflex, controlling injuries by inducing muscle contraction at the target location. <Experimental Hearing Combat Stimulant> Uses drug stimulation to enhance the user's perception of quiet movement. Note: Experimental items can only be used in matches and cannot be taken out. S8 Season Rewards: Login for MP5 Skin. Event Time: S8 Season. S8 season welfare update, free Forest Camo MP5 submachine gun skin is here! After the update, log in on March 23 to claim the reward! S8 Season Rewards: Active play for 30 Blind Box Coins. Event Time: S8 Season. After the S8 update, complete all active play tasks to get 30 Blind Box Coins to draw skins! S8 Season Rewards: Complete weekly challenges for limited gear skins. Event Time: S8 Season. During S8, participate in matches and extract specified value items each week to earn 1x2 Secure Container trial cards, supply rewards, and gear skin exchange cards! Exchange cards can be redeemed for S8 limited gear skins: Northwalker H-Tac A8 Rig, Northwalker Chapman Military Backpack! Version Update Rewards: After the update, log in from March 20 to March 23 to claim the version login reward with the most votes! Log in from March 20 to March 27 to claim a large amount of Koen! Log in on March 31 to get a supply box reward to help you get started! Unclaimed rewards will not be reissued after the event ends, so please claim them in time! New Mode: Snowy Northridge. Event Time: S8 Season. Snowstorms hit Kamona, and some areas will be affected by extreme weather! During S8, the Northridge map will be in a snowy state, with visibility and sound markers affected by the blizzard. Be aware that walking on snow leaves footprints! Mercenaries can experience more intense snowy gameplay. New Mode: Experimental Airdrops. Event Time: S8 Season. Mysterious experimental items are airdropped into the Dark Zone! Search [Experimental Airdrop Crates] on all maps for a chance to find RPG-7 rocket launchers, Claymore mines, and various experimental stimulants! You can also use the Rapid Recovery Device to recover items during the match. Note: Experimental items can only be used in matches and cannot be taken out. New Mode: 4v4 Deathmatch. Event Time: S8 Season. The all-new 4v4 Deathmatch Lockdown Zone is live! No need to bring your own gear, experience fast-paced combat! Note that this mode adds a 'Circle Shrink' mechanism: the safe zone will start shrinking 90 seconds after the match begins. Staying outside the safe zone will continuously deplete your safety value; when it hits zero, you will be knocked down. Faction Event: Heart of the Hunt. Event Time: S8 Season. The desolate Northridge is dangerous and quiet, and a feud between snakes and men is about to unfold in the mountains. Complete challenge tasks to earn limited nameplates and lobby backgrounds. In Woodland Crisis mode, players will randomly enter Northridge as Fred or Viper to experience a sniper duel! New Mode: Gold Rush. Event Time: March 27 - April 10. Special airdrops appear in Northridge, guaranteed to contain gold items worth over 400,000! The drop locations are random, and existing safes on the map will have an opening countdown mechanism. In this mode, all players enter solo, and being eliminated ends the operation immediately. Limited Event: Laugh Day. Event Time: April 1 - April 10. Laugh Day themed event arrives! Search for surprise boxes on Farm, Valley, and Northridge maps for a chance to get Flea Market collection items and exclusive Laugh Day secret weapons. Mysterious new items will also drop in the Dark Zone for a limited time, so stay tuned! Log in and be active on April 1 to get 10 more Blind Box Coins! Plus, log in on April 7 for supply box rewards! Water Party Wish Gift. Event Time: March 20 - April 17. Complete tasks to unlock reward eligibility. Log in from April 13 to claim rare rewards like limited Universal Keys and Koen! [Team Environment Improvements] (1) The person who opens a key room gets priority to loot items inside; (2) Container search logic improved; now prioritizes searching for original items in containers; (3) Added 'Search Protocol': When enabled, teammates who get kills and assists get priority to search loot. You will only be matched with teammates who have the same setting. Can be enabled in Action Settings. [Balance Adjustments] 1. Reduced the coefficient of leg damage spreading to the whole body; 2. Slightly increased character chest health; 3. In response to chest health changes, increased the actual firing power of: Mosin-Nagant, AR30, SJ16, M24, H416; 4. Removed status indicators for others (teammates or enemies) holding a grenade with the pin pulled; only shows after throwing; 5. Re-adjusted ergonomics for some laser sights to give high hip-fire bonus lasers more opportunities; 6. Added 25% quiet movement speed bonus to MPX and enhanced firing power for all barrel sizes; 7. Increased MK14 aim-down-sight speed and ergonomics; 8. Improved vertical recoil control for the first few shots of the VSS and increased aim-down-sight speed; 9. Improved horizontal recoil control for AK12; 10. Improved AX50 ergonomics; 11. Improved H416 ergonomics; 12. Improved RPK ergonomics; 13. Enhanced secondary penetration for: .44 JSP, 9x19mm 7N31, 7.62x39mm AP, 5.45x39mm 7N10M; 14. Some large-caliber bullets now have the ability to penetrate vehicles and cause damage. [System Updates & Improvements] [Entry Flow Improvements] (1) Added current weather display when selecting maps; (2) Added entry animation when entering a match. [Elite Kit Voucher Adjustments] (1) Vouchers exceeding the limit will be sent via mail; (2) Adjusted loadout schemes for Elite Kits; (3) Elite Kits no longer offer multiple style choices. [Storage & Preparation System Adjustments] (1) Added Safe System: After subscribing to the safe service with Koen, you can temporarily store some items in the safe for a certain period; (2) If you have multiple secure containers, the one with larger capacity will be automatically equipped upon logging in. Once a larger container is equipped, you cannot switch to a smaller one; (3) Quick Equip adjustments: Divided into 'Obtainable' and 'Owned' areas; (4) Koen usage order improved: Now prioritizes Koen in the main storage that hasn't been put into containers. [Others] (1) Added auxiliary crosshair, can be toggled in settings; (2) Can now open containers containing items from mail attachments; (3) Added in-game photo mode (no UI screenshot); (4) Improved lobby and shop interaction layout; (5) Personal base provides permanent weapon display; (6) Removed out-of-game vehicle system (does not affect in-game vehicle use); (7) Removed equipment protection card system (unused cards will expire after the new version and be decomposed into Koen, please use them in time); (8) Removed Supply Appearance Coin system (unused coins will be decomposed into Koen at a 1:2,000 ratio after the new version, please use them in time); [Other Improvements & Fixes] [Character Action Improvements] (1) Improved third-person animations for using medicine and food; (2) Improved aim-down-sight stance for more realistic side-to-side movement; (3) Improved crosshair deviation when sliding the screen; crosshairs now stay centered when using high-magnification scopes; (4) Enhanced screen effects when bullets pass by; (5) Improved arm animations when turning the head. [Firearm & Item Effect Enhancements] (1) Enhanced muzzle flash effects to improve indoor combat atmosphere; (2) Enhanced firing effects in first-person view when muzzle attachments are equipped; (3) Enhanced grenade explosion effects and added debris effects. [Scene Improvements] Improved hit effects on different material surfaces. [Character View Improvements] Fixed inconsistent view when peeking with or without a weapon (including holding throwables). More surprises await! Arena Breakout All-New Version [Extreme Snowstorm] Arena Breakout Official Operations Team