The epic finale of the confrontation between survivors and Lloyd — don’t miss your chance to once again stand against all odds and defeat the insidious adversary!

Attention! The mode will be available from January 9 to January 15 inclusive!

• Operation “Blackout” is a PvP brawl where at first a small team of 2 “infected” players fights against a team of maximum 10 regular players.
  
• The operation takes place on the map “Waderkvarn factory” created specifically for this mode.
  
• The survivors start the battle on their own armoured vehicles. The first Ravager players and the “infected” players use the preset vehicles.
  
• Ravager visors are their weak point. Destroying the visor will temporarily disable the machine.
  
• Ravager vehicles are equipped with the “Argus” module, which will help them detect and destroy mines and other projectiles.
  
• The goal of the survivors is to reach the final point of the location, completing all the tasks.
  
• The Ravager team should prevent the second team from completing the tasks and “infect” as many players as possible by making direct contact with their vehicles.
  
• After being “infected”, the survivor joins the opposite team. Now their goal is to infect their former teammates.
  
• The reward for the battles of the mode is crackers.

• Day 1: destroy 4 enemies in the Operation “Blackout”. Reward: “Paratrooper’s container”.
  
• Day 2: complete 2 battles in the Operation “Blackout”. Reward: 50 Engineer badges.
  
• Day 3: earn 450 points in the Operation “Blackout”. Reward: “Military reserve” container.
  
• Day 4: destroy 2 enemies in the Operation “Blackout”. Reward: “Gift container”.
  
• Day 5: complete 2 battles in the Operation “Blackout”. Reward: 50 Engineer badges.
  
• Day 6: earn 800 points in the Operation “Blackout”. Reward: “Memories container”.
  
• Day 7: earn 350 points in one battle in the Operation “Blackout”. Complete 2 times. Reward: “Logistician’s container”.

Hello, survivors! We continue to share with you the thermal maps that show the places where your armoured vehicles get destroyed most frequently in the fierce battles in the Wasteland. This time, we’ll analyse the “Control-17”, “Wolf outpost” and “Naukograd” maps.

Only real players are marked on the heat maps with no PS limits. AI activity is not reflected on the maps.



It is interesting that more survivors are attracted to the western part of the map than to the eastern one. It is logical for the players of the lower base to drive west, since this direction is closer to them. But it’s unclear why the players of the opposing team prefer the farthest western side of the battlefield.

Maybe there’s no mystery here and it’s just how things are. Or maybe it has to do with the radio relays that in the past were used by military to block infected cities. Who knows what influence those towers might have on our brains…



What does Rome has to do with this? The heat map shows that the area around the bridge is the most dangerous one, but the problem is: capture point is also there. So the survivors will inevitably find their way there, as the proverb says about Rome. Another peculiarity of the map is that you can capture the point only on top of the bridge. It is useless to hold positions under it.

By the way, this is the first map designed for armoured aircraft in our series of posts. The former military aircraft components factory is a tight battlefield, but it offers intense battles.



Who doesn’t like to climb into hot springs to clean the plating battered in long stormy battles? The survivors clearly don’t mind the SPA procedures in Naukograd. But with great cleaning comes great danger. You can get shot from any direction while you’re in the hot springs, but the hills in the northeast are especially convenient for that.

It’s a shame that the geysers have destroyed the bright beacon of science that illuminated the path of mankind in the old days. Today, the local thermal power station provides the necessary resources for many of the Valley’s inhabitants, making it a prime target to control.

That is all for now. We have many more interesting thermal maps that we will share with you next time. Good luck in battles!

Survivors! Only until the end of January 9, using any workbenches of the “Nomads”, “Steppenwolfs”, “Dawn’s Children” and “Syndicate” factions will not require coins! Choose the rarity you need and produce parts at no extra cost! Don’t miss the chance to take advantage of the offer and craft the necessary parts for your vehicles!

Survivors! Well, happy holidays! How are your festive dishes, have you eaten them all? While you’re relaxing after the feast, we’ve compiled the results of our big New Year poll. Let’s take a look at you, our magnificent survivors. And also compare some of the results to last year’s metrics. Spoiler: there’s not much change.

Let’s start with the basics: age. Most survivors in our community are between the ages of 18 and 25 (31%), but there are also some between 26 and 35 (26%). It’s interesting that last year we had less players under 35: 55% last year and 58% in 2024. We’re getting younger!

The vast majority of the Valley’s residents are men (98%). Women are only 2%. The numbers are the same as in the last poll results.

People come to the Valley from all corners of the world: most of the respondents said they are from Russia and CIS countries, Europe is the second popular answer, and North America comes third. But this year there was a noticeable increase in the number of survivors from South America and Asia.

49% of our community are working and 35% are studying, which is much more than 27% last year. And 13% are still successfully combining their studies and work. Respect!

47% of the survivors learned about the beautiful sights of the Valley through YouTube (45% last year). Recommendation from friends was the second popular answer, and advertisement was the third.

Last year we had 75% of experienced old-timer engineers (who have been in the Valley for more than 3 years), and this year we have 79% of them.

The most popular answer to the question “What armoured vehicles do you prefer?” was a vehicle with a medium cabin and something more heavy (33%). 18% are fans of light modules, and 12% love to drive the heaviest cars with cannons and artillery.

While you’re sleeping, 20% of survivors play non-stop. That’s how many Valley residents don’t log out of the game at all. Most still like to take a break from the Wasteland, but not for long. There are 47% of survivors who stay in the game a couple of days each week. The remaining 33% play a couple of hours per week.

Same as last year, 4% of survivors don’t fight at all, but perform the equally important task of staying in the garage and socializing. It’s great that Crossout has moral support specialists.

There are other games that don’t involve the Wasteland (but mentioning them is forbidden!!!). The split of answers about gaming in general doesn’t deviate much from last year’s result. 49% play games every day, and 26% play almost every day (5-6 days a week).

Here’s the top 5 survivors’ most favourite genres:

• Action — 56%;
  
• Strategy — 45%;
  
• Fantasy RPG — 34%;
  
• Cyberpunk — 28%;
  
• Arcade games and platformers — 20%.

That’s it, survivors. We’re in for a foundational year, by the way. I don’t know why I wrote this...

Thanks so much to everyone who participated in the survey. Congratulations on the New Year 2025 and good luck in battles!

P.S. And as usual, a little bit of cuteness from our players:

• “You are moving in the right direction. Way to go.”
  
• “Thanks for your efforts!”;
  
• “The game is developing into something really cool, I really like the move to more engagement with the community”;
  
• “I hope the project will change only for the better, thank you for your work”;
  
• “Dear developers! It is very pleasant to keep in contact with you going through these wonderful moments, after a while the game has really improved in a good way”;
  
• “I like everything about the game, you’re doing a good job, devs! Happy New Year, and please do battle for uranium more often”.

Survivors! Only until the end of January 5, using any workbenches of the “Engineers”, “Lunatics”, “Firestarters”, “Founders” and “Scavengers” factions will not require coins! Choose the rarity you need and produce parts at no extra cost! Don’t miss the chance to take advantage of the offer and craft the necessary parts for your vehicles!

Dear survivors! Congratulations on the coming year 2025! We want to thank you for your support and passion for our project. Every hour you spend creating unique armoured cars, battle walkers and aircraft, as well as in battles in the wild Wasteland, makes Crossout truly alive and vibrant. All thanks to you: our community.

We remind you that all players who log into the game until January 7 inclusive will receive a special gift:

• Unique pack “Electric car” that includes an armoured car;
  
• 200 crackers for the New Year workbench;
  
• 3 days of premium subscription.

We wish you new victories, endless creativity and good luck on the battlefield. May the next year bring you as much excitement and pleasure from the game as you gave us with your ideas and feedback.

Happy New Year!

Survivors! The New Year is almost here. While you try out all the new content in the “Wasteland drift” update and prepare for the celebrations, we have a special gift for you.

It includes a pack with an armoured car that is given away for the first time. Don’t miss your chance to get a unique cabin and structural parts!

From December 28, 08:00 GMT to January 7 inclusive, every player who logs into the game will receive:

• Unique pack “Electric car” that includes an armoured car;
  
• 200 crackers for the New Year workbench;
  
• 3 days of premium subscription.

We wish you a new year full of adventures, good luck in battles and, of course, the joyful New Year’s surprises. Thank you for playing Crossout.

Happy New Year!

Hello, survivors!

Community Managers have been spotted in the Wasteland during battles again. That means it's time to Hunt them down!

• At the specified time, CM writes a message in the general chat about the start of the event;
  
• At this time, you need to trust your luck and get into the same battle with him;
  
• If you get into the opposite team, then during the battle you need to destroy his car, and for that you will receive the promised reward, 2 “Military reserve” containers.
  
• If you are in the same team and the target vehicle is left in one piece at the end of the battle, you will also receive 2 “Military reserve” containers.

• Europe:
  
  • December 28, 19:00 GMT. Target — Faley016
• North America
  
  • December 28, 21:00 GMT-5. Target — Faley016

Good luck everyone, see you in the Wasteland!

Order of the Seekers report on the events in New Fuji:

According to our agents, Aris has sent Scavengers to New Fuji, a city in southeastern Europe where the Sinto corporation built an underground laboratory right under its own residential neighbourhoods in the last century. It is said that Sinto once built a settlement here for its employees because of the strong similarity of the local nature to the Japanese countryside. They needed the lab because the corporation’s agents managed to get hold of the wreckage of an alien ship, in which they found a unique energy module — an unknown crystal capable of storing and generating huge amounts of energy.

There is evidence that the module’s potential turned out to be incredible: it could be used as an inexhaustible source of energy or as an extremely destructive weapon. For years, Sinto engineers tried to understand its nature and eventually connected it to the largest communications tower in New Fuji, which was to serve as the module’s transmitter and energy converter. The Syndicate, however, was hesitant to activate the crystal for a long time, fearing the devastating consequences.

But when the Scavengers invaded their lands with an army of battle walkers to take the crystal, there was no choice. Sinto engineers set up hardware and activated the module to create an energy field that would protect their facilities and territories.

The activation was indeed catastrophic: along with the creation of a few force fields, the module caused a devastating storm of electromagnetic energy that still rages in some areas around the tower. The laboratory was destroyed, but part of the surrounding territory remained protected by the energy field, preventing total destruction.

Rumours of the module’s limitless capabilities quickly spread across the Wasteland. The Scavengers and the Syndicate were not the only ones to learn about the inexhaustible source of energy, and the once quiet city became a battleground.

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