Survivors!

Once Scar AB found an old magazine with images of cars that existed before the events of Crossout, and now he wants to assemble a collection of such cars. Many cars in this world are gone, and so survivors are invited to assemble a car similar to the one depicted in the photo.

The 3 best entries will be selected in two groups, and their authors will receive a reward of 300 coins and an epic "Amusement container" (first group) and 100 coins and an epic "Amusement container" (second group)!

This week we suggest you try to rebuild this car:


All of the details can be found here. Good luck!

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Survivors!

Very soon, a full-scale war will begin in the Valley! If you want to be prepared for the future battles, we invite you to today’s livestream with the developers! We will tell you about the upcoming update, its new features and show you what to expect from the return of the Founders.

The livestream will be launched on TreeBurgers’ YouTube channel at 13:30 PM GMT!

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Hello, survivors!
Autumn has begun. It's slowly starting to get colder in Wasteland. There's less and less interest in getting out of cozy garage. It's a pleasure to pick up the magazine that was snatched from Scar AB and just read it, sitting near a burning barrel and drinking something warm.

Wait... A cozy garage? What's that? So show us how you can make a really cozy place that you'll want to come back to or not even leave in an apocalyptic environment.

Assignment:

• Take a screenshot of your polygon and post it on Steam, indicating the game nickname and hashtag #XO_HM.
  
• The guide on how to take and upload your screenshot on Steam can be found here.

Prizes: authors of the best 3 entries will receive a reward of 500 coins and an epic "Amusement container".

Entry admission ends on: 04.10, 17:00 GMT. Results will be published on 06.10.

Don't forget to idicate the game nickname and hashtag #XO_HM!

Terms and conditions:

• Photo editors or other software are not allowed. All screenshots must be made using in-game tools.
  
• The entry should not contain offensive and symbols, obscene language, references to prohibited groups and societies, elements of erotic content, also should not violate the game’s rules.
  
• Only one entry is accepted from each participant.
  
• By participating in the contest, you consent to the use of your work at our discretion.

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Attention, survivors!

In just a couple of days, on September 23, a new season will be launched in Crossout. It’s time to get ready and stock up on resources and parts to be fully prepared for the event! Only for these two days, we are lowering the in-game market trading fee to 5%. Sell, buy and resell items with a profit!

The promotion applies to all items and resources that can be purchased and sold on the in-game market.


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Survivors!

It's time to announce the winners who will receive 100 coins for comments written under the post.
And the winners are:

• Archerlegacy
  
• BillNyeTheChickenPotPie
  
• ilja06
  
• Flying Fox 117
  
• gold_killer25

Contact Kalipsar to get a reward.

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https://youtu.be/INyg92Jt7Nw
Today in the episode:

• Mad Lab, where we build combat skyscrapers;
  
• Voice Of The Wasteland, where we read your messages and choose the craft of the episode!

Aaand we begin with...

• Workshop: tis not just a scratch! Tearing enemies apart with a lil’ spiky shotgun

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https://youtu.be/osrPWHS7wGg
Riders of the Apocalypse! We welcome you to our weekly Show, made so that you - the Waste’s best mechanics and riders, can earn some Gold! New episodes every Friday! Anyone willing to submit a video, must send a letter to CrossoutShow@Gaijin.team containing the link to your video, your in-game nickname and the email address registered with your game account, so we can send you the Prize… should your video win!
When you leave a comment competing for the best comment of the week, don’t forget to include your account name, with all the right capital and lowercase letters, so that we can find you...and give you your well-earned Gold!

In this episode:

• Held Together By Spit and a Prayer
  
• How to Vanish into Thin Air
  
• Reverse Harpoon
  
• Help a Friend

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Survivors!

It’s time to share the results of the contest. And the winners are:

• GateShark
  
• Verheyden

All winners will receive a reward of 500 coins and an epic "Amusement container".

Unfortunately, the third winner couldn't be chosen because not all of the entries met conditions of our contest.

And a little bonus: authors of 5 random comments will receive 100 coins. They will be determined on Monday, 20 of the September, 2021.

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Hello, survivors!

Today we would like to give you the opportunity to test the changes that are planned to be implemented with the update 0.13.0, also known as “Enemy of My Enemy”. A complete list of these changes can be found in the relevant news.

The only difference between the test server’s changes and this news will be “Scorpion” — we decided to cancel the changes that were planned for this weapon. The physical size of its projectile will also be returned to what it was before the update 0.12.90 was released.

We remind you that all the new features described in this news are not final and may be changed before they are introduced into the game or may not make it into the game at all.


If you have already participated in testing on a special server, then it will be enough to start the Launcher from the folder with the test client and wait for the update to complete.

• Create a new folder for the game on your hard drive.
  
• Download the Launcher from this link. The file name should not contain numbers indicating that the file is a duplicate. Please note that you should launch the file that does not contain any digits (1), (2), etc. in its name. If, when starting the installed launcher, you get to the live game servers, you need to delete all downloaded launchers from the download folder and try again.
  
• Start the Launcher and install the game to the folder you created (for example: D:\Public test\Crossout).
  
• After the installation is complete, start the Launcher and enter the game with your username and password.
  
• The whole progress of your main account will be transferred to the main server (including parts in storage and levels of reputation in factions).
  
• After logging into the server, to transfer progress from your account, press the “Esc” key and select “Copy account data”.
  
• Please note the schedule of the test server:
  
  • Friday, September 17, 2021: from 12:00 to 19:00 (GMT time)
    
  • Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 12:00 to 19:00 (GMT time)
    
  • Sunday, September 19, 2021 from 12:00 to 19:00 (GMT time)
• Any progress you make on the test server will not be transferred to the live game servers (INCLUDING ATTEMPTS TO BUY PACKS).

After testing the changes, we invite you to leave your constructive feedback on the planned rework in THIS THREAD (it will open a bit later after the launch of the test server).

You can report all issues found on the test server here.

The public test server is intended only for testing of the upcoming update, and may not accommodate all players without exception. However, absolutely anyone can join the server, as long as there are free spots.

Upd.: At 13:35 UTC, September 17, 2021, the test server will be temporarily shut down to fix some details. It will be launched again in the next hour.
Changes:

• Harpoon "Skinner" now holds the enemy vehicle for 8 seconds, instead of 4.
  
• The life time of the Kapkan mine has been increased from 30 to 45 seconds
  
• Several minor fixes

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Hello, survivors!

Next week, a new season, “Enemy of my enemy” will be launched in Crossout. You can expect not only the new parts announced in the devblogs, but also the return of the Founders’ parts from the very first season.

Needless to say, the update will not be limited to the new season only. It will also include the updated PvP-maps, and a special PvE-mode, and balance changes. Let’s get acquainted with the information that we have at the moment.

All the new features described here are not final and may be changed before they are introduced into the game or may not make it into the game at all.


In addition to the already announced new version of the map “Old Town”, you also expect the updated “Bridge” and “Founders Canyon” locations.


The main change in “Bridge” is, of course, the new passageways. It’s a great alternative for getting behind enemy lines, but be careful - you can always be trapped by the enemy in a narrow passageway.

We also slightly adjusted the height of the hills in the location to minimize the situations where an enemy can shoot the player just because he occupies a position that is too high.

The slopes on the map will become more flat, which will definitely be appreciated by the owners of armoured vehicles on mechanical legs. New covers will appear in the riverbed and on the hills, and symmetrical descents to the riverbed will appear on both sides of the bridge.

We didn’t forget about jumping from the hills either. Now the cliff drops will be less steep, which will reduce the chance of overturning the vehicle and also allow for more comfortable shooting from elevated positions.


Minor changes will also affect the “Founders Canyon”. We strive for more variability in the battles in this location and want to diversify the usual “still standing” on the map.

The small side passages we will add will allow the fast cars to slip through the center of the map and cause commotion in the enemy ranks. Their location on high ground will allow you to control the center and fire if necessary.



Durability is planned to be reduced by 7% (from 165 to 153 pts.).

Developer comment: With this change, we want to reduce the excessive efficiency of “Spitfire” on its PS level.


Damage is planned to be reduced by 7%.

Developer comment: “Piercer” was too powerful compared to other close range weapons within its PS level.


Now the cannon shell pierces 2 cells of the armoured car construction.

Developer comment: The “Prosecutor” ’s perk hardly affected the battles, that’s why we amplify its effect.

• Now it will be easier for heavy vehicles to tear the cable.
  
• The cooldown is planned to be increased from 12.5 seconds to 15 seconds.
  
• It’s planned to reduce the time until the mine self-destructs from 60 sec. to 30 sec.

Developer comment: “Kapkan” is too efficient and versatile, which allows it to be used freely in battle against any kind of opponents. This change is intended to correct this situation, encouraging the players to consider their strategy a little more when using “Kapkan”.


Damage is planned to be increased by 8%.

Developer comment: With this change, we want to increase the insufficient combat efficiency of the crossbow.


The maximum spread is planned to be reduced by 15%.

Developer comment: With this change, we want to facilitate the gameplay while using the “Thresher” ’s perk.


The weapon’s rotation speed is planned to be reduced by 25%.

Developer comment: “Caucasus” is a very efficient weapon, much less demanding to the player’s skill than its analogues. This change should add a new layer of gameplay while using this weapon — the player needs to efficiently control his armoured car to unlock the potential of “Caucasus”.

• Acceleration is planned to be reduced by 10%.
  
• PS is planned to be increased from 480 to 580.

Developer comment: “Icarus Vll” continues to show too much efficiency, especially at low PS levels. This change is intended to correct this situation.

• Now the maximum bonus to the perk’s damage will be 95%.
  
• “Spark III” and “Flash I” will no longer destroy projectiles the moment the grenade launcher fires.

Developer comment: “Yongwang” started to show excessive efficiency after the “Deadman” cabin was introduced, and the first change is intended to correct this situation. The second change is implemented to minimize the impact of the first change on leviathans armed with this weapon.

• Now the harpoon will hold the enemy car for only 4 seconds. You will be able to track when the harpoon releases the enemy with a help of a special scale around the sight.
  
• The change is relevant only for enemy vehicles. If the harpoon is attached to other surfaces (surrounding objects, terrain, etc.) the cable will not automatically unhook.

Developer comment: It was very difficult for a player who became a target of “Skinner” to counter it. This change should improve the situation.


Reload time is planned to be increased by 10% (from 6 sec. to 6.6 sec.).

Developer comment: With this change, we want to reduce the excessive efficiency of “Mammoth”.

• The drone’s durability is planned to be reduced by 15%.
  
• Now the perk will reduce the cabin’s power by 4%, instead of 5%.
  
• Damage is planned to be reduced by 7%.

Developer comment: “Annihilator” showed excessive efficiency, and it was quite difficult to destroy the drone even with weapons designed specifically for this.


Now the crossbow will reload 15% faster (5.1 sec. instead of 6 sec.).

Developer comment: “Toadfish” has rather complex firing mechanics. This change is intended to reduce the price of error when using this weapon.


Now to activate the perk, you will need to make 30 precise shots instead of 40.

Developer comment: This change will simplify the efficient use of the weapon’s perk.

• Damage is planned to be reduced by 7%.
  
• Durability is planned to be reduced by 10% (from 552 pts. to 497 pts.).
  
• The mass is planned to be reduced by 20% (from 900 kg to 720 kg).

Developer comment: After reducing the physical size of the projectile, “Scorpion” became more powerful. These changes are intended to make it more balanced. Please note that with a hit from two “Scorpions” can still destroy your opponent’s “Scorpion”, and its ratio of strength was improved.
Other changes

With the update’s release, you can also expect a special mode related to the new season (similar to “Operation Gozu” which was launched with the previous season). We wouldn’t want to reveal all the cards right now, so let the details be a surprise.

With the next update, we also plan to improve the mechanics of the player matchmaking in clan battles. The changes, first of all, should reduce the waiting time of rivals in higher leagues.

Looking forward to welcoming you in the “Enemy of my enemy” update. See you in the next season!

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