Operatives, with the arrival of the prototype map, Underground Base, comes a new wave of cyber terrorists. Dive in and complete your objectives for rewards. Review your mission below.

Objective: Capture Terminal
Count: 2
Reward: 2000 GP
Type: DAILY

Objective: Play
Count: 2
Reward: 1000 GP
Type: DAILY

Objective: Win
Count: 15
Rewards: 10,000 GP, Quick Skill (Tier 1) 200 min Chipset, Quick Skill (Tier 2) 200 min Chipset, Rapid Recharge 200 min Chipset, Smartsync 20 min Chipset
Type: EVENT

Capture Terminalist and Underground Player are daily objectives. Daily objective counts reset every day at 10AM PST. Underground Winner is an event objective.

STARTS: May 4th 11:30AM PST/ 2:30PM EST/ 8:30PM CEST
ENDS: May 11th 11:30AM PST/ 2:30PM EST/ 8:30PM CEST

*Objectives must be completed by playing the Underground Base prototype map.
*Play count is based on completing a full dive match.
*Win count is based on completing a full dive match.
*Max total reward for the event is 31,000 GP + Chipsets.
*Map is work-in-progress.
*Rewards will be issued the following week after the event ends.

Dear Operatives,

First Assault will be down for a period of approximately 8 hours, starting at 5:30 AM PDT (8:30 AM EDT / 12:30 PM UTC / 10:30 PM AEST) on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, while we perform essential upgrades and maintenance to our Nexon systems.

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Pacific: 5:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Eastern: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Please note that the estimated length of time for each maintenance is subject to change without notification.

- First Assault game servers

- Nexon Launcher
- Game Servers
- Website Servers
- Game Forums
- Customer Support Section

- Perform essential upgrades and maintenance to our Nexon systems.

Social channels such as Facebook and Twitter will be unaffected by this maintenance.

We do not carry out these system-wide downtimes regularly, but in this instance we feel it is necessary to make much-needed infrastructure improvements to ensure the best possible service across all our games and services. To keep up to date on the latest information regarding this maintenance please follow the First Assault Facebook or Twitter channel.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/playfirstassault/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/First_Assault

Thank you for your patience,

-The First Assault Team

Greetings, Operatives! Join us this Saturday and Sunday as Lumos and Disrespect will be playing GM Events LIVE on Twitch during our free weekend on Steam!

Community Manager – Lumos
Production Coordinator – Disrespect

GM EVENTS
Celebrate Steam Free Weekend by playing alongside or against First Assault Game Masters and Developers! We will be playing across all servers during both days of the event. Look for Game Masters with the GM tag on their name. The winning teams will receive 10,000 GP. On top of that, the top scoring player of all matches played will receive an extra 30,000 GP! Don’t miss out!

Participating GMs:
CM Lumos*
Disrespect*
GM Panthiro
GM Radrodo
GM Ulodese
*Will be part of the event but no GM tag.

REWARDS
10,000 GP to the winning teams
30,000 GP to the top scoring player
*Prizes to be issued the week or following week after the GM event is over. Players may only be able to win prizes once during event.

Other prizes to be given away during the stream:
- 5x Weapon & skin of your choice

STARTS: April 30th 1PM PST/ 4PM EST/ 10PM CEST
ENDS: April 30th 3PM PST/ 6PM EST/ May 2 12AM CEST

STARTS: May 1st 12PM PST/ 3PM EST/ 9PM CEST
ENDS: May 1st 1PM PST/ 4PM EST/ 10PM CEST

http://www.twitch.tv/firstassault
Be sure to follow our Twitch channel to be notified of when we go live!

Be sure to dive in while First Assault is free on Steam this weekend and join your fellow operatives to achieve the community goal of 1,000,000 kills! Your reward? We will release a never before seen Prototype Map that the community can test out for two weeks!

STARTS: NOW!
ENDS: May 2nd 10AM PST/ 1PM EST/ 7PM CEST

Congratulations, Operatives! The goal of 1,000,000 kills was reached in ONE DAY, which means you have unlocked the Prototype Map! The map will go live next week. Stay tuned for details!
Now, for the new challenge...can we hit 3,000,000 kills by May 2?

Impressive work, Operatives!

Congratulations, Operatives. Not only did we reach our goal of 1 million kills in just ONE day, we hit over 3 million kills over the course of the weekend!
Reap your hard earned reward this week with a never before seen Prototype Map called Underground. More details coming very soon!

Greetings, Operatives! Join us today for a special Steam Free Weekend livestream with prizes and community games! Be sure to watch until the very end for an exciting announcement!

Community Manager – Lumos
Production Coordinator – Disrespect

Tune in today for a special Steam Free Weekend livestream with prizes and community games! Be sure to watch until the very end for an exciting announcement!

Prizes will include:
- 1x Borma: DESERT TEAM skin
- 1x Maven: DESERT TEAM skin
- 1x Weapon & skin of your choice
- 1x Super Cybernetic Starter Pack (includes 2 Operative Licenses, 500,000 GP, 10x 100% GP Booster, 10x 100% XP Booster, 200 minute chipset pack)

Friday, April 29, 2016 at 2PM PST/ 5PM EST/ 11PM CEST

http://www.twitch.tv/firstassault
Be sure to follow our Twitch channel to be notified of when we go live!

Greetings, Operatives! Join us this Thursday as we kick off our free weekend on Steam with a special Q&A livestream with your very own dev team, Team Waffle!

Community Manager – Lumos
Team Waffle – Game Director, Game Programmer, and Game Designer

Be sure to tune in with us as we kick off our free weekend on Steam! Team Waffle will be joining us on stream to answer some of your burning questions.

We will be giving away some amazing prizes, so don’t miss out!
- 1 winner can choose a weapon and a weapon skin of their choice!
- 1x Logitech G633 Headset
- 1x Team Waffle developer hoodie (Medium or Large sizes available)

Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 6PM PST/ 9PM EST/ 3AM CEST (April 29)

http://www.twitch.tv/firstassault
Be sure to follow our Twitch channel to be notified of when we go live!

Free this weekend on Steam! Operatives, we are incredibly excited to announce that Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - First Assault Online is now free for a limited time to all Steam players!

Spread the word and dive in all weekend long to become a member of Section 9, an elite force of cybernetically enhanced combat operatives who connect through cyberspace to protect society and fight terrorists on the bleak streets of a futuristic Japan. We need YOUR help in this fight against cyber terrorism!

DOWNLOAD HERE: http://store.steampowered.com/app/369200/

STARTS: April 28th 10AM PST/ 1PM EST/ 7PM CEST
ENDS: May 1st 1PM PST/ 4PM EST/ 10PM CEST

To celebrate, we will be hosting a number of in-game sales, events, and community events all weekend long! Learn more below and don’t miss out!

SALES: http://steamcommunity.com/app/369200/discussions/0/364039785169351653/

EVENTS: http://steamcommunity.com/app/369200/discussions/0/364039785169352067/

Check out the sales that will be happening while First Assault is free on Steam this weekend! Be sure to check back often as we will be updating this post.

For a limited time only, purchase the Super Cybernetic Starter Pack at a discounted price of $19.99 while First Assault is free this weekend on Steam (over a $50 value)! This exclusive DLC will only be available until May 3 at a discounted price of $19.99. This DLC will be removed from Steam on May 3 at 10:00AM PST and cannot be purchased after this date.

Super Cybernetic Starter Pack includes:
- 2 Operative Licenses
- 500,000 GP
- 10x 100% GP Booster
- 10x 100% XP Booster
- 200 minute chipset pack:
Rapid Reload x3
Rapid Swap x3
Rapid Aim x3
Agile Reload x3
Agile Strafe x3
Agile Step x3

SALES DATE
STARTS: April 28th 10AM PST/ 1PM EST/ 7PM CEST
ENDS: May 3rd 10AM PST/ 1PM EST/ 7PM CEST
*Limit 1 Super Cybernetic Starter Pack per account. Includes game access for new players. Packs are not transferable.

Enjoy 35% off ALL weapons and 15% off ALL attachments in the game!

SALES DATE
STARTS: April 27th 11AM PST/ 2PM EST/ 8PM CEST
ENDS: May 4th 5:30AM PST/ 8:30AM EST/ 2:30PM CEST

Enjoy 10% off all NX items while First Assault is free this weekend on Steam!

SALES DATE
STARTS: April 27th 11AM PST/ 2PM EST/ 8PM CEST
ENDS: May 4th 5:30AM PST/ 8:30AM EST/ 2:30PM CEST

Early Access Packs will be 50% off while First Assault is free this weekend on Steam!

Recruit Early Access Pack
Price: $4.99
Price Discount: 50%
Discounted Price: $2.49

Recruit Early Access Pack
Price: $14.99
Price Discount: 50%
Discounted Price: $7.49

SALES DATE
STARTS: April 28th 10AM PST/ 1PM EST/ 7PM CEST
ENDS: May 3rd 10AM PST/ 1PM EST/ 7PM CEST

Check out the events that will be happening while First Assault is free on Steam this weekend! Be sure to check back often as we will be updating this post.

Log in to receive the M4A1 “CRASH TEST” skin for free while First Assault is free this weekend on Steam!



- New users: The skin will be located in your inventory when you log in.
- Existing users: The skin will be located in your inbox when you log in. Please redeem the skin.

EVENT DATE
STARTS: April 27th 11AM PST/ 2PM EST/ 8PM CEST
ENDS: May 4th 5:30AM PST/ 8:30AM EST/ 2:30PM CEST

Become a leader and achieve the most kills while First Assault is free this weekend on Steam! You could win an exclusive Team Waffle developer hoodie or extra GP.



Type: Most Kills in a Single Dive Match
Rank: 1
Reward: Team Waffle Hoodie

Type: Most Kills in a Day
Rank: 1x4 (Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Reward: Team Waffle Hoodie

Type: Most Kills for Whole Event
Rank: 1
Reward: Team Waffle Hoodie

Type: Most Kills for Whole Event
Rank: 2-5
Reward: 75,000 GP

Type: Most Kills for Whole Event
Rank: 6-10
Reward: 50,000 GP

Type: Most Kills for Whole Event
Rank: 11-15
Reward: 30,000 GP

Type: Most Kills for Whole Event
Rank: 16-20
Reward: 20,000 GP

Type: Most Kills for Whole Event
Rank: 21-25
Reward: 10,000 GP

Type: Most Kills for Whole Event
Rank: 26-50
Reward: 5,000 GP

EVENT DATE
STARTS: April 28th 10AM PST/ 1PM EST/ 7PM CEST
ENDS: May 2nd 10AM PST/ 1PM EST/ 7PM CEST

*Kill counts start at 10AM PST and ends at 9:59AM PST every day.
*1 dev hoodie max per person. Dev hoodies will be awarded to 6 different players.
*Dev hoodies are available in Medium and Large sizes.

Enjoy double XP throughout the Steam Free Weekend! Only base XP counts towards the event.

EVENT DATE
STARTS: April 27th 11AM PST/ 2PM EST/ 8PM CEST
ENDS: May 4th 5:30AM PST/ 8:30AM EST/ 2:30PM CEST

Join us all weekend long as we’ll be livestreaming from the official Nexon America Headquarters.

THURSDAY, APRIL 28 @ 6PM PST/ 9PM EST/ 3AM CEST
Developer Q&A Livestream with Team Waffle (Neople)

FRIDAY, APRIL 29 @ 2PM PST/ 5PM EST/ 11PM CEST
Community Livestream with Lumos and Disrespect

SATURDAY, APRIL 30 @ 1PM PST/ 4PM EST/ 10PM CEST
GM Event LIVE with Lumos and Disrespect

SUNDAY, MAY 1 @ 12PM PST/ 3PM EST/ 9PM CEST
GM Event LIVE with Lumos and Disrespect

Celebrate Steam Free Weekend by playing alongside or against First Assault Game Masters and Developers! We will be playing across all servers during both days of the event. Look for Game Masters with the GM tag on their name. The winning teams will receive 10,000 GP. On top of that, the top scoring player of all matches played will receive an extra 30,000 GP! Don’t miss out!

Participating GMs:
CM Lumos*
Disrespect*
GM Panthiro
GM Radrodo
GM Ulodese
*Will be part of the event but no GM tag.

EVENT DATES
STARTS: April 30th 1PM PST/ 4PM EST/ 10PM CEST
ENDS: April 30th 3PM PST/ 6PM EST/ May 2 12AM CEST

STARTS: May 1st 12PM PST/ 3PM EST/ 9PM CEST
ENDS: May 1st 1PM PST/ 4PM EST/ 10PM CEST

REWARDS
10,000 GP to the winning teams
30,000 GP to the top scoring player

*Prizes to be issued the week or following week after the GM event is over. Players may only be able to win prizes once during event.