Season 10 Update Announcement

Hey there!Arena Breakout Season 10 begins on Sep. 25 (UTC+0). Flag Squad Captain Talia has arrived with orders to collaborate on the decryption of numerous archives. The new Experimental Grenade Launcher, Portable Security Camera, AO Scanner, and Injury Killer offer more tactical choices! Six brand-new weapons, including the LR-DMR1, SAW RPT Light Machine Gun, and 9A91 Assault Rifle, have been added to your arsenal! Raid preparations have been simplified with the new One More Set Quick Start function to get you into the Dark Zone faster for some intense action. The number of Safes and Resource Sites has been increased across all maps, and Gold Loot is now guaranteed in TV Station: Forbidden Zone! The TV Station has also been revamped with new surveillance terminals to intensify the thrill of information warfare! What kind of new experiences await in Season 10? We invite all players to update the game and explore the new season with us. See you in the Dark Zone! Matchmaking will stop on Sep. 24 at 23:00 (UTC+0), and the server is scheduled to be offline on Sep. 25 from 00:00 until 10:00 (UTC+0). Server reopening may be earlier or later than planned, and the actual time will be broadcast via official announcements.Update Time: Sep. 25, 00:00 – 10:00 (UTC+0)Update Method: Server Offline EdelweissHidden behind the glorious stories of every hero is a rusty bitterness.Complete the Edelweiss series events during Season 10 to earn exclusive rewards!Talia Ivanovna Ivanova, callsign "Edelweiss", is the current commander of the Flag Squad and serves under the White Wolves.Contact Warrant OfficerContact Talia and complete Miscellaneous Item Retrieval and Weekly Missions to increase your Trust with her.The higher your Trust level, the more archives you can unlock, and the greater the variety of supplies you can purchase from her!Flag TrailComplete Clue Missions to unlock subsequent clues and increase your Trust with Talia.Archive RewardsIncrease Talia's Trust to unlock archives. Accumulate progress by unlocking archives to get EDELWEISS Supply Pass x10 and Academy series gear skins!SuppliesTalia has brought along various powerful Injections, Bioscanners, experimental drones, and the new SAW RPT Light Machine Gun! These can be purchased from Talia with Koen.Note: The higher your Trust level, the greater the variety of supplies you can purchase! All-New Season Store WeaponsSeason Equipment and SuppliesNote: Season Supplies are removed when the season changes.MG-3 Light Machine Gun: A fully automatic, short-barreled machine gun manufactured by Helka. Can be fired with a bipod. The 100-round belt configuration provides ample power. Uses 7.62x51mm ammo.P50A Pistol: The P50 improved fully-automatic assault pistol by FA Corp provides excellent close-range hip-fire power. When it is equipped with its dedicated stock, its performance will be further upgraded. Uses 5.7x28mm ammo.SAW RPT Light Machine Gun: A chainsaw machine gun modified by the Flag Squad armorer specifically for the warrant officer. It is used for close-range offensive operations. Uses 7.62x54Rmm ammo. The specially designed bolt achieves optimal locking as the temperature in the chamber rises during continuous firing. Hence, the precision of continuous firing will be improved.Conventional Equipment and Supplies1. WeaponsLR-DMR1 Marksman Rifle: A precision rifle based on the LR-AR1. It uses a free-floating barrel that provides increased accuracy and a longer range. The standard issue weapon is equipped with a white light scope that has different magnifications. The chassis also comes with the Picatinny rail which has excellent tactical versatility.9A91 Assault Rifle: A special assault rifle by Gorod Industrial. It has a compact structure, making it easy to carry. Uses 9x39mm heavy rounds that possess strong firepower for close-range combat.T09 Shotgun: The T09's unique structural design and sophisticated metallic surface provide outstanding reliability and range. It also offers a comfortable handling experience. It uses 12x70mm shells.2. Conventional AccessoriesKIR Tilt Front Grip, ATECR Multi-Magnification Sight, P90 High-Performance Stock, ACE31 Modern Stock, AK Lightweight Stock, SKS Performance Stock, Groza Rail Suppressor, AX50 Muzzle Brake, 5.56x45CC Flash Suppressor, 5.45x39CC Flash Suppressor, P90 Premium Handguard, F2000 Special Handguard, AK Integrated Handguard Receiver Cover, FAMAS Laser Sight, P90 High-Performance Upper Receiver, SureFire WeaponLight.3. New Verified Prototype AccessoriesVerified Prototype AX50 Quick Stock: The AX50 quick stock uses a new alloy to significantly reduce its weight. Since it's difficult to create a lightweight accessory that also has an adjustable structure, Titanoboa Firearms decided to resolve the problem by using a new material.Verified Prototype Mk14 Grip: Titanoboa Firearms strives to significantly optimize the user experience while maintaining users' operating habits. Combining a unique grip and an improved center of gravity design based on countless operators' hand shape data, it brings hip-fire accuracy to a new level.Verified Prototype RPK-16 Gun Shield: A new composite gun shield that is lighter but more durable. This is a brand-new accessory presented by Titanoboa Firearms for firepower players. Map ImprovementsTV StationThe TV Station is welcoming a complete overhaul, with fully-upgraded graphics performance and a more reasonable layout.1. Improved the layout of cover at the TV Station's Main Entrance Extraction Point and the Lobby's graphics performance.2. Improved the layout of pathways in the Mailroom.3. A new staircase connecting the Mailroom to the second floor Lounge has been added for increased tactical choices.4. Improved the layout of pathways and partitions in the Canteen Kitchen.5. Improved the layout of cover at the Storage Extraction Point and the surrounding area.6. The Set-Up Area has been closed for renovations.7. Improved the cover in the Central Control Area. Now, when the Central Control Area goes into lockdown, shutter doors will be automatically lowered on the second floor to effectively block out the line of fire over there.8. Improved the layout of cover in the Director's Office.9. Improved the layout of cover and pathways in the Reading Room.10. Improved the layout of cover at the corridor outside the Auditorium.11. Expanded the Broadcast Control Room.12. Improved the spawn points of Militants to prevent encounters right after spawning.13. New extraction animations have been added to the Main Entrance and Loading Dock Extraction Points.14. New Security Devices: Access security monitors in the map to monitor the area. You can switch between cameras while viewing them.15. The TV Station has been occupied by the White Wolves, and Kurt's squad has retreated.Farm1. New extraction animations have been added to the Outpost and Path To Restricted Area Extraction Points.2. Improved the audio performance of some in-map elements.3. Ajax's boss squad only spawns at the Motel now.4. Improved the combat logic of Ajax's boss squad and reduced their degree of grouping up in battle.Valley1. Doss' boss squad only spawns at the Beach Villa now.2. Improved the combat logic of Doss' boss squad and reduced their degree of grouping up in battle.3. Militants with even better sets will spawn in Valley: Forbidden Zone.Northridge1. Northridge Hotel has been occupied by Viper's squad, and Fred has retreated from Northridge.2. Viper's boss squad only spawns at Northridge Hotel now.3. Militants with even better sets will spawn in Northridge: Forbidden Zone.Armory1. Improved the path connecting the periphery and central area of the Armory for increased safety.2. New special in-raid events have been added to the Armory to replace the existing Urgent Missions. All operators will be notified via an announcement when a special event is triggered.Shooting RangeThe Shooting Range has been expanded and reworked.1. New circular moving targets with a freely customizable challenge distance and mid-range horizontal humanoid targets have been added.2. The area has been extended to a maximum depth of 100m.3. Improved the effects of Firearm Training and added a statistics display function.Militant Improvements1. Significantly reduced the damage of Ordinary Militants.2. Reduced the probability of Ordinary Militants moving while firing.3. Improved the behavior of Ordinary Militants in combat. Now, they are more likely to search for cover.Others1. Tactical Map Improvements: New map filter to independently filter and display the location of Safes, Premium Containers, locked rooms, and Extraction Points. Containers support 3D marker synchronization.2. New Danger Marker function. Double tap the Marker button on the screen to add a danger marker and generate a special chat message: It's not safe here! The marker on the compass will be simultaneously replaced with a danger marker.3. Keys Adjustment: Removed some Keys that are used less frequently and adjusted the supplies contained within the corresponding room, and added valuable 1x2 and 1x1 items. 4. The Mine map has been removed for optimization.Note: Mine Keys can no longer be listed on the Market. You can choose to keep them or sell them to Contacts. 5. Secure Ops has been removed from the available permanent modes.6. Armory and TV Station: Operation Zone are now permanent.7. TV Station is now excluded from Covert Ops. Map UpdatesExtraction PointsA Dog Tag Extraction Point in each map has been replaced with a Miscellaneous Item Extraction Point. You must deliver the required number of miscellaneous items (Operation Zone: 10,000, Lockdown Zone: 30,000, Forbidden Zone: 50,000) to activate it.Teamwork: Squad members can pool together their resources to achieve the required amount.Permanent Activation: The Dog Tag Extraction Points and Miscellaneous Item Extraction Points in all maps have been adjusted to team activation, and they will remain permanently activated for the squad members throughout the raid.Mode UpdatesForbidden Zone1. Gold Loot is guaranteed in TV Station: Forbidden Zone! At least 1 Safe in every raid contains Gold Loot (an item worth over 400,000).2. Collectible Intel: The type of Gold Loot hidden in the Safes will be announced to all players at the start of a Forbidden Zone raid, and the statistics of the Gold Loot can be reviewed via Battle Record after the raid.3. The minimum equipment value for Forbidden Zone has been adjusted to 120,000 Koen, and the entry fee has been adjusted to 20,000 Koen.Operation Zone & Lockdown Zone1. In Operation Zone and Lockdown Zone, Universal Keys and Keycards to locked rooms, which are only usable in the current raid, can be found in Containers and from Militants.2. The boss squad will no longer spawn in Operation Zone.3. A new equipment value limit of 150,000 has been added to Operation Zone.Covert Ops1. A corresponding Covert Ops Ticket is required for each Covert Ops mode. The map for Covert Ops is selected at random and cannot be manually chosen. Tickets can be looted from Containers and Militants in raids, or purchased from the Market.2. A new Covert Ops raid cannot be started within 15 minutes of entering the results page of the previous Covert Ops raid.Team Deathmatch1. Default weapon skins can be displayed in Team Deathmatch.2. Manual usage of Painkillers is not required in Team Deathmatch and 4v4 Eco War. Sedated is granted by default at the start of each round. Character Characteristics Update1. Improved Downed and Rescue Mechanics:i) When rescued after being downed due to damage spread, only the hit limb will be broken.ii) When rescued after being downed, parts that dropped to 0 HP due to damage spread will retain 1 HP.iii) Increased HP and Movement Speed while downed.2. Improved Leg Break Aftereffects:i) Climbing is still possible with a broken leg.ii) Jumping with a broken leg does not reduce HP.3. Increased the upper-limb stamina consumption of using throwables.4. Slightly reduced the lower-limb stamina consumption when sprinting and sprinting uphill.5. Character Performance Improvements:i) Improved the prone position's animations.ii) Improved the performance of the first-person weapon model when rotating the camera: The weapon will remain in the intended direction for slightly longer, and diversified the available weapon-holding positions.iii) Improved the animation when starting to move and increased its smoothness.iv) Adjusted the hit registration in poor network conditions to prevent elimination after hiding behind cover. Experimental ItemT11 High Velocity Grenade Launcher: High chamber pressure, high initial velocity, high precision, and straight trajectory. All these characteristics that are completely different from traditional grenade launchers are designed to achieve one purpose: to make the T11 a sniper cannon for marines.Portable Security Camera: The surveillance kit can transmit video data wirelessly. Its built-in battery and adhesive feature make it extremely flexible to use. However, as an experimental item, the battery capacity and transmission distance of the security camera are not so satisfactory.AO Scanner: A handheld terminal connected to a local faction's tactical LAN. It allows the user to apply for time-sensitive intel in the current operation zone, thereby gaining a tactical advantage.Injury Killer Stim: From the usage of Injury Control Stims by "volunteers", the Elisir Group gathered a large amount of relevant data and launched the "Injury Killer". This injection can control muscle injuries for a long time, further delaying the spread rate of injuries and significantly reducing the amount of damage spread. Game Environment Improvements1. Loot Priority Improvements: The protection period of elimination rewards has been extended to 5min. When accessing rewards while the remaining protection period is longer than 1min, it will be reduced to 1min.2. Fixed some Kill Cam bugs.3. Improved the Replay Detection System. Now, it will be used to determine the penalty for friendly fire.4. Enhanced the detection of inappropriate avatars and messages. Balance AdjustmentsSound1. Reduced the propagation range for sounds and soundprints of crouched movement and footsteps. Now, it's easier to complete tactical maneuvers efficiently and covertly by suitably choosing between crouched movement and walking.2. Reduced the propagation range of sound from Micro SMG fire (including when a Suppressor is equipped).3. Significantly increased the loudness of pained gasps while dying or injured.4. Increased the distance soundprints are displayed when Militants speak.5. Increased the propagation range of sound from explosions.6. Slightly increased the propagation range of sound from reloading.7. Slightly increased the propagation range of sound from using medical consumables.8. Slightly increased the visible distance of personalized voice soundprints.9. Increased the visible distance of soundprints from opening doors.10. Increased the propagation range of sound from jumping and landing.11. Slightly increased the visible distance of soundprints from ADS.12. Increased the visible distance of soundprints from movement in the prone position.13. Soundprints from searching Containers and using medical supplies or consumables are now directly visible. Removed the special marks for the 2 aforementioned soundprints.(Note: If the adjustments listed above are made directly to a certain sound, the corresponding soundprint will be similarly adjusted.)EquipmentClass V and better premium body armor now come with Downed Protection:1. Taking critical damage to the chest while wearing premium armor will result in being downed.2. Downed Protection is only activated when your premium armor still has durability left.3. The AX50, AR-30, and SJ16 can ignore the Downed Protection provided by premium armor.4. Once you're helped up after being downed by critical damage to the chest, your Max Stamina will be reduced by a certain amount.Weapons1. Increased the F2000's hip-fire stability and slightly reduced the penalty to hip-fire stability while moving.2. Increased the LR-AR1's recoil control penalty, and improved its base recoil.3. Improved the LR-AR2's base recoil.4. Reduced the AN-94's ergonomics.5. Increased the M249's vertical and horizontal recoil control.6. Increased the M110's rate of fire.7. Reduced the Vector 45's penalty to hip-fire stability while moving.8. Reduced the Vector 9's penalty to hip-fire stability while moving.9. Increased the RPD's firing power.10. The distance-based damage reduction of submachine guns, assault rifles, marksman rifles, light machine guns, and carbines is more distinct now.11. Increased the hip-fire stability of submachine guns while moving and jumping.12. Increased the Mosin Sniper Barrel's firing power.13. Increased the AR-30 and SJ16's firing power.Tactical Items1. Adjusted the distance-based explosion damage reduction for throwables that deal damage.2. Increased the coverage of Molotovs.3. Turning around still reduces the M84 Flashbang's impact, but the impact from avoiding it will be stronger than before.Medical SuppliesTreatment (Surgical Kit)1. Removed the Hydration consumption of all Surgical Kits.2. Removed the Max HP reduction mechanisms from all Surgical Kits.3. Surgical Kits can now be used while on the move, and high quality Surgical Kits allow you to move faster during usage.4. Adjusted the HP recovery of all Surgical Kits: HP recovery increases with the quality of Surgical Kits.5. Reduced the usage time of field bandages.6. Removed the Mobile Surgery Kit.Medkits1. Increased the durability cost of using the STO First Aid Set, and it reduces max HP.2. A wound treatment function has been added to all Medkits (40 durability/wound). Wound treatment does not consume Hydration.3. Removed the Hydration consumption of all Medkits.Painkillers1. Removed the Hydration consumption of Anti-Inflammatory Painkillers and Painkiller Energy.2. Increased the Hydration consumption of Liquid Painkillers, Fast-acting Painkillers, AP Painkillers, and Ex Painkillers.3. Now, using Liquid Painkillers, Fast-acting Painkillers, AP Painkillers, and Ex Painkillers reduces the spread rate of damage.4. Movement Speed is not affected by broken legs while Sedated.Injections1. Removed the Hydration consumption of all injections.2. Increased the energy consumption of all injections.3. Increased the Injury Control Stim's ability to prevent damage from spreading.4. Increased the duration of the Hearing Enhancement Stim. System ImprovementsKamona DispatchNo need to enter a raid! Select a location, equip your operators, dispatch them, and just wait for the harvest!How to Obtain ContractsA free contract (up to 3) is stored daily at 05:00 (UTC+0). Contracts can also be obtained from raids or purchased from the Market.Selecting a LocationThe minimum equipment value varies by location, and the risks and rewards increase alongside it!Selecting OperatorsDispatched Operators of various ranks will be refreshed daily in every location at 05:00 (UTC+0). Dispatched Operators have various special habits and good luck charms. These special habits must be satisfied to dispatch them. The usage of good luck charms is optional, though they bring good luck to your Dispatched Operators!Dispatch Preparations1. Once an operator is dispatched, their equipment will not be returned.2. The minimum equipment value for the location must be satisfied, and to a certain extent, your earnings increase with the minimum equipment value.3. You can use Quick Kits on your Dispatched Operators.4. Supplies and ammo do not need to be provided to Dispatched Operators.Dispatch ReturnsDuring the dispatch, supplies found by operators will be regularly returned via mail.Whole Weapon Skin Feature1. Once a skin is applied to a bolt, all accessories installed on the weapon will share the corresponding skin unless another skin is applied on each accessory.(Note: In order to match the full-coverage from bolt skins, the accessory skins from new weapon skins can no longer be used independently. Previously obtained accessory skins will not be affected. Independently usable accessory skins will still be obtainable from future Military Supplies and events.)2. Improved the application of weapon skins in Mod Gun and the Storage.Preparation Function Improvements1. One More Set: A new "One More Set" button has been added by the Quick Kit button in the Storage page and before entering a map. Tap it to quickly purchase and equip the equipment you used in the previous raid.2. Random Melee Weapon: If you have multiple melee weapons, select "Random Melee Weapon" in your Storage to equip a random melee weapon from the selected weapons in each raid.3. When restoring Health while dehydrated or hungry, you no longer need to confirm the purchase of water or Cookies as it has been replaced with the direct usage of Koen. Additionally, spend and restore can be selected by default in the results screen.Character & Customization System Updates1. Adjusted the initial selection for each character skin part.2. In order to streamline in-raid operations, voice and quick commands have been merged, and initial tactical gestures and voice have been removed (tactical gestures and voice from Military Supply Events are automatically equipped with the corresponding sets or gloves).3. Added a new batch of faces for male and female operators.Entry Process ImprovementThe Operator and Impostor selection screen has been replaced with a mode selection screen: Operator, Impostor, Events.Battle Record Improvements1. New filter function. Select between All Modes, Tactical Ops, Isolation Mode, Warring Factions, and Team Deathmatch to only display your records from the selected category.2. New results screen display style of records when selecting Raid Battle Records for Warring Factions.3. New detailed eliminations display when selecting Raid Details for Team Deathmatch Battle Records.Operation & Interaction Improvements1. New in-raid automatic organizing function: It automatically organizes the items in your Backpack, Chest Rig, and Pocket based on item priority.2. The in-game backpack screen now displays the estimated value of items to be brought out.3. Added a new function to stack items and automatically place items into Cases based on their value.Storage System ImprovementsThe Expansion Chest System is going offline. New Storage Expansion Rules have been implemented: Storage expansion space without any item type restrictions can be purchased directly for 30,000 Koen per row (space available for purchase increases with character level).Note:1. Expansion Chests in existing Storage expansion slots will be converted to Storage space at a fixed ratio.2. If you've purchased Storage expansion slots with Bonds, your Bonds will be refunded via mail.3. Expansion Chests that are not in expansion slots can be sold for Koen. Graphics Optimization1. New 480p resolution (select as needed)2. New minimalist graphics quality (select as needed)3. New rendering method: Vulkan technology in Performance mode (currently only available for high-end devices) Looting Experience ImprovementsSafes1. Updated and unified the model of Safes across all maps.2. The location of fixed and random Safes will now be displayed on the map. Random Safes will be marked with a question mark, which will be updated once a teammate approaches the area.Others1. Increased the number of Containers in non-core areas across all maps to encourage diversified tactical route choices.2. Updated a new batch of Premium Containers, some of which require breaking the chains to open.3. The location of Premium Containers can be displayed on the map.4. Border highlights of various colors have been added to Containers and items scattered on the ground, and they will change based on the item's level (can be toggled on and off). Gameplay Improvements1. New Hold to Cook Grenade: Hold the Throw button to cook a grenade and release the button to throw it (can be toggled on and off).2. The trajectory arc of throwables is now permanently displayed.3. Improved Tactical Items Quick Switch: Hold or use a Tactical Item immediately after switching items via the Tactical Item Hotbar (can be toggled on and off).4. Improved Magazine Swapping Logic: When swapping magazines, the replacement is installed first before the replaced magazine is put back to reduce the chances of dropping and losing the replaced magazine.5. Gold Loot Display Feature Improvement: The displaying process can be interrupted by aiming, firing, and tapping the weapon bar.6. Reload Improvement: Significantly increased the speed of filling magazines with ammo. 7. New default mini-map keybindings.8. Added 3 new builds.9. New in-raid mini-map (can be toggled on and off). Others1. The number of limited-time items available from Deke Vinson has been increased to 16.2. Improved the sequencing logic when inviting friends to team up. Priority: Free > In a Team > In Combat > Offline.3. Inviting friends and initiating "Invite Me" invitations is now possible while Invisible.4. Season Challenge and Season Archive progress have been added to Personal Info.5. Shortened the review period when listing items on the Market.6. Adjusted the price of some items.7. New contact stock favorites (up to 20).8. Koen can be used to activate Standard and Advanced Quick Kits. A Quick Kit's cost in Koen is determined by the value of its contents (including equipment value and the total value of its consumables).9. Removed Season Tokens: Season Tokens in Weekly Supplies have been replaced with Koen. Koen will be used for all purchases and sales of Season Supplies.10. HD Resources and Ray Tracing Resources packs have been moved to the Download Center. Please consider your device's performance before downloading these packs.11. Improved the Supply Retrieval process after results are tallied: Supplies that are not retrieved immediately will be returned via mail. The Arena Breakout Team