Get ready to test your luck!

Wheel of Fortune is about to start. You'll have a chance to spin it and get valuable rewards. Check how lucky you are!
Wait till the Wheel appears and try your hand. You'll surely like it!

The event starts on September 6th.

Spirit Wars is a limited One-Time Party that you can challenge with level 70+ Jobs.

When you win in the battle, you'll get materials to create a powerful "Spirit Weapon".
*YOME will not join the Spirit Wars.
Find more details about One-Time Party here



Start: 2023/9/6 (Wed) 18:00
End: 2023/9/20 (Wed) 13:59

・Level 70 or above
・Cleared Ch.87 Windy Mission
・The following items (the required amount depends on the level)
　┗[Adv / Adv+] : Wind Amphibole x3
　┗[Hell] : Wind Amphibole x5

If you meet the requirements above, you can join from Navi > One-Time Party > Event.
You can also join from Navi > Event.

Defeat Beg/Int "Teba-King" to get 1 of the items that you need to challenge the Spirit Wars.
*You need an Area Boss Tix to fight the Beg/Int Boss.

[Beg] Teba-King: If you succeed in defeating the Boss, it will drop 1 Wind Amphibole
[Int] Teba-King: If you succeed in defeating the Boss, it will drop 2 Wind Amphiboles





Collect materials in the Spirit Wars to trade Spirit Weapons at "Liz's Mystical Shop".



Awakened Spirit Weapons will have special effects on their appearance, and in rare cases, they will deal additional damage based on their Wind element value.
*The Awakening materials will drop only at "Hell" level.

・【1-handed Axe】Elemental Hawk
　┗【Awakened】Elemental Hawk W
・【Bow】Elemental Shooter
　┗【Awakened】Elemental Shooter W
・【Knuckles】Elemental Jamadhars
　┗【Awakened】Elemental Jamadhars W

You can make katanas with "Sumina" at the Enhancement Center after collecting the necessary materials.
Learn more about katanas here

・Wind Arms Shard [KTN]

・ [KTN]Soul Katana of Wind
　┗[After forging]Soul Katana of Wind X

Defeat the target enemy as a Receptor to get the drops.
You can learn the skills by trading a special skill item with Rein in front of the Enhancement Center,

・R: Heal Wind

Hello! This is an announcement from SoulWorker.
Here is the Update and Event News for September 7, 2023.

---------------------------------------------◆ UPDATE ◆---------------------------------------------

◆ UPDATE RECAP
- New Raid [Vile Predator]
- Raid Balance Patch for [Tragic Fairy]

▶ NEW RAID UPDATE – VILE PREDATOR
- [Vile Predator] Raid will be updated.


- Vile Predator related Quest will be added in Arcadia Realm.
> Quest: The End of Evolution
> Clear ‘Encounter with Evolution’ Quest → Enable to receive [The End of Evolution] Quest

[ HOW TO ENTER ]
* Must Complete ‘Encounter with Evolution’ Quest
→ Enable to enter [Operation Stratos] District by clicking the Icon

(Operation Stratos Icon)




[ RAID INFO ]

< Hall of Flames >



< Scarlet Madness >



< Howling Fang >



< Evolving Habitation >


< Operation Stratos (District)>



[HOW TO CREATE SQUAD]
- Please go to the Raid District, "Operation Stratos" in order to play the "Vile Predator" Raid.
- "Operation Stratos" is used as a waiting area platform where users are able to control number of people, level of Raids, as well as leaving / re-entering the Maze.
- When creating a Squad, said Character will be set as the Squad Leader in which she/he can edit and start Raids.
- ‘Story Playback’ function cannot be activated in "Operation Stratos" district.



[RAID STRUCTURE]
- Mazes in the Vile Predator
> (Sub Maze) Hall of Flames <Boss: Flemma>
> (Sub Maze) Scarlet Madness <Boss: Relfenne>
> (Sub Maze) Howling Fang <Boss: Gale>
> (Main Maze) Evolving Habitation <Boss: Vista>

- Normal (1 Player Only) / Hard (1~12 Players)
- Not Possible to Use [Active] Akashic Records

- HARD difficulty: 3 Parties
> Team [1]: Max 4 Team Members
> Team [2]: Max 4 Team Members
> Team [3]: Max 4 Team Members
> Sub Parties (Hall of Flames / Scarlet Madness / Howling Fang) → Defeat Flemma / Relfenne / Gale to gain Buffs for Entire Teams & gain Debuffs to weaken Vista
> Main Party (Evolving Habitation) → Try to Defeat Vista
- Each Maze of "Vile Predator" has a Re-Spawn limit of 3 times (Exception: Daily free Re-Spawn, Cash Re-Spawn).


[SQUAD FINDER]


- Game Menu Icon [Squad Finder]: Enable to check Squad Lists
- Can [Apply] a Squad that you want to Join.
- Squad Leader: Can Accept or Decline a Squad Join Request from Squad Applicant.
- Squad can consist of at least 1 user and a maximum of 12.
- In order for smooth gameplay in Vile Predator, 12 users are Highly Recommended in a Squad.


[SQUAD TEAM ORGANIZATION]
- The Squad Leader is able to edit the Squad and put members into different Parties.
- The Squad is only editable BEFORE the start of the Raid.
- The First member of each TEAM within the Squad, the Team Leader, can start the Raid.


< Before Team Organization > / <After Team Organization>


[RAID START]
- Starting the Raid is possible through NPC [Rona] in [Operation Stratos].
- Starting a Raid is only possible when joined in a Squad.
- Starting the Raid is only possible by the Squad Leader.
- Another Raid cannot be started once one has been started.




▶ RAID PROGRESS BOARD

- When entering the Raid, clicking the icon next to Character Status UI at the top, the Raid Progress Board can be seen.
- Clicking the "Home" button on your keyboard will also allow you to see the Raid Progress Board after the Raid has started.



- A Maze activated in the Raid Progress Board UI can be entered by clicking it.
- Entering Mazes is only possible by Each Team Leader.
- All Raid progress can be tracked on the Raid Progress Board. After time has run out, the Raid is deemed a failure.




▶ MAZE PARTY (TEAM) OCCUPANCY

- Only one(1) party can enter one(1) Maze at a time and the current Party in each Maze is shown.
- Another Party cannot enter a Maze once another Party has entered.





▶ MAIN MAZE

- Once the Main Maze is cleared, the Raid is deemed a Success.



▶ NORMAL MAZE

- Normal Mazes are all Mazes that are not the Main Maze.
- After clearing a Normal Maze, it will allow another Maze to open and/or give Buffs to other Mazes.




▶ LOCKED MAZE

- Locked Mazes cannot be entered at that moment.
- Once requirements for locked Mazes are met, they will be unlocked.




▶ COMBAT SUPPORT SKILLS


- Combat Support Skills are Available Only in Certain Mazes. (e.g. Vile Predator - Evolving Habitation)
- Combat Support Skills provide various help in clearing the maze.
- Combat Support Skills may be different for each maze.
- Combat Support Skill UI can be found At the Bottom of the Mini-Map when you enter the Combat Support Skill Available Maze.
- Evolving Habitation Maze (Combat Support Skill Lists): Can be checked at [Raid Progress Board].




▶ [COMBAT SUPPORT SKILL] SKILL METER

- Combat Support Skill Meter will rise if a Special Action is performed, or if Time has passed.



- When the Skill Meter is MAX → Enable to use Combat Support Skill
- Combat Support Skill Meter will be Reset if you leave a Maze.


▶ [COMBAT SUPPORT SKILL] SKILL ACTIVATION




- Combat Support Skill / Skill Meter are shared by party members and can be activated by any party member.
- There will be Max 3 Combat Support Skills in the Maze. Enable to select one of the skills to use when the skill meter (Max) is reached.
- Combat Support Skill is triggered in the Direction the Character is Looking at, and it doesn't interfere with the character's action.



- Skill Meter: 100% → Use Combat Support Skill → Skill Meter: 0%
- To Use the Combat Support Skill again → You need to make Skill Meter [ 100% ] again.


▶ [COMBAT SUPPORT SKILL] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


- Combat Support Skill (Default Settings): Keyboard [Ctrl] + 1 / 2 / 3
- Enable to change it under Key Settings (Hotkeys) in Settings.



- Hover your Mouse Cursor over the Combat Support Skill icon → Enable to check a Description of the Skill


▶ [COMBAT SUPPORT SKILL] Evolving Habitation MAZE COMBAT SUPPORT SKILL LISTS


▶ RAID REWARDS

- Once the Raid is finished successfully, all members of the Squad will get Rewards through H.E.M.S.
- If a user no longer has another chance to receive Rewards, Rewards will not be given.


[ Drop Rate: 100% (after Raid Clear) ]

[ Drop Rate: Low ~ Very Low (after Raid Clear) ]

▶ RAID [VILE PREDATOR] - BACKGROUND FILM
- [Hall of Flames] Background Film


- [Scarlet Madness] Background Film


- [Howling Fang] Background Film



▶ REWARD LIMIT



- Rewards can be accepted 2 times a Week, and Once Daily.
- Reward Limits are cut only after the Raid is cleared.
- Entering a Raid even when Rewards Acceptance limit is full is possible.
- Rewards cannot be received even if Raid is cleared when Rewards Acceptance limit is full.
- "Reward Limit [Weekly]" is refreshed every Monday at 01:00 GMT.
- "Reward Limit [Daily]" is refreshed every day at 01:00 GMT.


▶ RAID [VILE PREDATOR] – NEW WEAPON / GEAR / ACCESSORY

[ SOUL WEAPON ]

[ GEAR / FIXED OPTIONS ]

[GEAR / RANDOM OPTIONS ]

[ GEAR / UPGRADE OPTIONS ]

[ WEAPON / GEAR – SET BONUS ]

[ WEAPON / GEAR – DISMANTLE ]

[ WEAPON / GEAR – MATERIALS FOR UPGRADE ]

- [Insidious] Weapon / Gear will be added in the Nostalgic Weapon / Gear Succession Lists


▶ ACCESSORY

[Accessory - Basic Info]
- Accessories can be Level Up.
- Accessories have Skill Damage Up options (e.g. [Haru's Sun Revolve] Total Damage +[5%])
- Level Up Higher → Accessory Option Stats will Rise
> If reach a Specific Level → New Option will be unlocked.

- Not Possible to Dismantle
- New Accessories: There is No Set Bonus.

[Accessory – Stats]

[Accessory – Character Skill Damage Up Options]

[Accessory – Level Up Options]

[Accessory – Required EXP for Level Up]

[Accessory – Level Up Materials / EXP UP Value]

[Accessory - Mastery Option Change Materials]

▶ NEW FAMILIAR [VILE PREDATOR]

[Familiar Dismantle]


▶ NEW CRAFTING LISTS [VILE PREDATOR]

- Where: Operation Stratos
- NPC: Rona
> Enable to make Weapon / Gear / Accessory / and so on

[SOUL WEAPON]


[GEAR]

[ACCESSORY]

[ADDITIONAL NEW CRAFTING LISTS]

[ACCESSORY REFUND]

[ [Vile Predator] Accessory Refund PKG ]

▶ NEW TAG INFO


▶ RAID BALANCE PATCH – [ TRAGIC FAIRY ]

- Nostalgic Equipment [Tragic Fairy Raid] Crafting / Upgrade Condition will be adjusted.
- Nostalgic Equipment [Tragic Fairy Raid] Drop Rate will be increased (slightly).

[ Crafting Material Lists ]

[ Option Refinement Lists ]

[ Upgrade – Ether / Zenny / Material ]


[ Dismantle ]



▶ CHANGE & FIX

- Refinement Selection: Options with a Lower number than the Current one → WILL NOT APPEAR.
- Story Playback: Memory Optimization has been applied.
- Story Playback Issue has been fixed. (Issue: Not playing certain sounds after using Story Playback)


---------------------------------------------◆ EVENT ◆---------------------------------------------

▶ [EVENT 1] Vile Predator Update Log-in Check Event

1) Event Period: September 7th Update ~ September 21st Update
2) Event Recap
- Enable to receive Log-in Check Reward
- The Date (Day) of the Log-in Check will be changed at 01:00 (GMT) the Next Day.
- This is Account Basis Event. (Not Character Basis Event)

[LOG-IN CHECK REWARD LISTS]



▶ [EVENT 2] Vile Predator Update Maze Clear Event

1) Event Period: September 7th Update ~ September 21st Update
2) Event Recap
- Clear Mazes in Arcadia Realm → Can obtain [EV] Glittering Dream Piece
> Maze Lists: Broken Savior / Tragic Fairy / Garden of Plenty / Field of Raid / Tower of Evolution / Parallel Metronome / Mad Scientist Laboratory / Endless Wasteland

- Playing Low-Level Mazes (compare to Your Character Level) → Reduces the Drop Rate of Event Items.
- [EV] Glittering Dream Piece:
> Daily Max Obtain QTY: 150 (Account Basis)
> Obtain Limit will be reset: Next Day 01:00 GMT
> Soul Mate's Auto-Loot function: Not Possible to Use
> Can be exchanged to useful items at Gruton Coin Shop.

★ [PLEASE NOTE] ★
- [EV] Glittering Dream Piece / [Limited] Items:
> Must be used before September 21st Update. Otherwise, it will be automatically deleted.


[EVENT CRAFTING LISTS]

※ Perfume+ PKG / Bonus Card Key / Pineapple Candy
> Crafting Limit Reset: 01:00 GMT (Every day)


---------------------------------------------◆ SHOP ◆---------------------------------------------

■ NEW RELEASE

1. PACKAGE

1) [New Raid Update] Brooch Select Option PKG
- Period: September 7th Update ~ September 21st Update
- TERA Brooch Select Option (Possession) x1 / Unified TERA Brooch Cube (Possession) x5 / Unified Attack Brooch Transmitter x5 / Unified Defense Brooch Transmitter x5 / Unified Technical Brooch Transmitter x5 / Brooch Extractor x3 / Super High-Dose Vitamin Z x1
- Soul Cash Price: 4600
- Purchase Limit: Two Times per Account

2) [New Raid Update] Resurrector PKG
- Period: September 7th Update ~ September 21st Update
- Resurrector x100 / Hidden Heart x30 / Unique Resurrector x30
- Soul Cash Price: 500
- Purchase Limit: Once a Week per Account

3) [New Raid Update] SoulWorker Upgrade PKG
- Period: September 7th Update ~ September 21st Update
- A.R Card Special Select Option [★5] x1 / Soul Mate Transmitter x10 / Merchants' Union VIP Membership Card x4 / Parable's A.R Transmitter x10 / Union Bank VIP Card x4 / Resurrector x10
- Soul Cash Price: 9900
- Purchase Limit: Once per Account

4) Costume Support PKG
- Period: September 7th Update ~ September 21st Update
- Random Dye Eyedropper x25 / Sealing Stamp x4 / Brooch Extractor x5 / Resurrector x10 / Bonus Card Key x10
- Soul Cash Price: 1990
- Purchase Limit: Once a Day per Account


2. COSTUME

1) [Costume PKG] White Sandy Beach
- Period: September 7th Update ~ September 21st Update
- For: All Characters (Also, Dhana!)
- Soul Cash Price: Female Characters (1950) / Male Characters (2150)

2) [Costume+Photo Box] White Sandy Beach
- Period: September 7th Update ~ September 21st Update
- For: All Characters (Also, Dhana!)
- Soul Cash Price: Female Characters (2350) / Male Characters (2510)


3. PHOTO

1) [White Sandy Beach] Photo
- Period: September 7th Update ~ Indefinitely
- For: All Characters (Dhana is Here!)
- Soul Cash Price: 470


■ Transmission SPECIAL [RATE UP] CHANCE

▶ Special [RATE UP] Transmission Chance: AKASHIC RECORD
- Cash Shop → Transmission → Akashic Record → Rate Up
- For: [★5 Catherine] [★5 Amanda]
- Period: September 7th Update ~ September 21st Update

- This Special [Rate Up] Transmission Chance will increase the probability to get [★5 Catherine] / [★5 Amanda].
> In the event that [★5] Akashic Record is obtained through this Special Transmission
→ 25% Chance to Get [★5 Catherine]
→ 25% Chance to Get [★5 Amanda]

- Special [Rate Up] Transmission → Do not provide Transmission x1 FREE chance.


▶ Special [RATE UP] Transmission Chance: SOUL MATE
- Cash Shop → Transmission → Soul Mate → Rate Up
- For: Catherine (Rank S)
- Period: September 7th Update ~ September 21st Update


- This Special [Rate Up] Transmission Chance will increase the probability to get ‘Catherine (Rank S)’.
> In the event that [Rank S] Soul Mate is obtained through this Special Transmission → 50-50 Chance to Get [Catherine]

- Special [Rate Up] Transmission → Do not provide Transmission x1 FREE chance.


■ THE END OF SALES
(1) [Special Rate Up Transmission] Prime A.R Transmitter [Vista] [Tenebris]
(2) [Special Rate Up Transmission] Soul Mate Transmitter [Miriam]

(3) Sedurin's Research Box
(4) Sedurin's Research Box x 10 PKG
(5) Sedurin's Research Box x 30 PKG
(6) Sedurin's Research Box x 50 PKG
(7) Sedurin's Research Box x 100 PKG

(8) Heat Escape A.R Transmitter PKG
(9) Heat Escape Ether PKG
(10) Heat Escape Eyedropper Set PKG
(11) Soul Weapon Refine PKG

(12) [Costume PKG] Summertime Memories
> For: All Characters


※ It will be posted if the update in detail is altered due to unprecedented internal issues.

Thank you.

Greetings, Warriors!
It's Paragon: The Overprime.

We have upcoming news arriving from Planet Prime.

Currently in Paragon, we keep a close eye on reports from our Warriors and have been enforcing penalties on those who exhibit unsportsmanlike conduct based on specific criteria every week.

In addition to this, we're introducing a new penalty system based on your Honor Points to enhance the overall gaming experience.

Here are the specifics of our Low Priority Matchmaking:


- Temporary matchmaking penalties are assigned to accounts with a <Substandard> Honor Grade due to disruptive behavior that negatively affects the gaming atmosphere.
Accounts with penalties will be matched primarily with other penalized accounts during matchmaking. If a match isn't found within a certain time frame, they'll be placed in the regular matchmaking queue.

- Targets: Warriors with a "Substandard" rating based on their Reputation Points within the Honor Grade.

*Honor Grade (lower grades to the right)
Paragon 1 > Paragon 2 > Paragon 3 > Standard > Substandard 1 > Substandard 2 > Substandard 3

1) Penalty applies to modes: Quick Battle, Competitive, AI Battle
2) As the <Substandard> Honor Grade decreases, the duration of Low Priority Matchmaking penalties increases. Players with a <Substandard 3> rating will have limited access to Competitive.

*Penalty Duration Based on Honor Grade
Substandard 1: 5 minutes of Low Priority Matchmaking
Substandard 2: 15 minutes of Low Priority Matchmaking
Substandard 3: 30 minutes of Low Priority Matchmaking, unable to access Competitive
*Please be aware that the penalty duration for the Low Priority Matchmaking system may be adjusted in the future, and we will provide advance notice of any changes.


3) If a match cannot be found within the specified penalty time, the account will be placed in the regular matchmaking queue.
4) If a penalized player joins a party, all party members will also receive Low Priority Matchmaking penalties, and Honor Points will be adjusted according to the penalized player's rules.

*Notes:
- If Low Priority Matchmaking is in progress and then canceled and restarted, Low Priority Matchmaking will start from the beginning.
- To check party members' Honor Points, right-click on their account, go to View Profile, and check the Honor Points.
- To check individual Honor Points, navigate to the Lobby screen, View Profile, and check Basic Info.

- You can restore your Honor Points and remove the "Substandard" grade by displaying great sportsmanship, such as voting Honor Warriors, earning consecutive Honor Warrior vote bonuses, and completing games without leaving. This will enable you to enjoy the game in a proper gaming environment.

- On September 14th (Thursday), <Substandard> grade accounts will have their Honor Points reset to 0.
- On September 14th (Thursday), the Low Priority Matchmaking System will be updated.
- By the end of September, in-game UI improvements related to Low Priority Matchmaking will be implemented.


To ensure fair operation, with the update on September 14th, the Honor Points of Warriors in the Substandard or lower grade will be reset. Warriors with a score of 0 or higher will not be affected by this reset. However, if your Honor Points fall to the Substandard grade after the reset, you will be subject to Low Priority Matchmaking penalties.


Our team will do our best to provide the best possible gameplay environment.

Thank you.

虫友们好！

今天发布了一个小更新，内容如下：

1. 修复虫友回赠蟋蟀在进补后有部分属性可能不正常的bug。
   
2. 调整了部分文案，修改一些错别字。

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Look no further than Naughty Beach. This is the place where the summer vibes and lewd fun are endless. We’ve got a spot in the sun for every smutty desire you can imagine. So join our sun-kissed babes for thrilling adventures!

And that’s not all - there’s a wave of surprises waiting for you in the Shop. Dive in and load up on goodies that’ll make your beach day even better.

Don’t miss out! This event is only available from September 5th ~ 9th.

The Booty Calls team

Dear lords,

To make sure the stability of the game operation and to improve the service quality and experience, Blood of Steel will update from 1:00 to 5:00 on September 7, 2023, UTC. The game world will be closed at that time.

We will close the game match and the login entrance at around 00:45. The account database will be under additional maintenance and backup to ensure the stable and smooth operation of the servers!
It does not rule out the possibility of opening ahead of schedule or delayed due to specific conditions. Please arrange your time reasonably.

Patch Notes:

I. Efficiency Optimization
1. Optimize the storage of client art resources and reduce the client's occupation of local storage

II. Competitive Mode Update
1. Fixed the bug that Alexander could not raise the shield when using a one-handed sword on a horse
2. Fixed the bug that Godfrey's HP will be abnormal when using the skill [Zeal] under special circumstances;
3. Fixed the bug that Victoria would not gain rage when attacking with a spear
4. Fix the bug that the [ESC] function key will cause the client to close abnormally in some scenarios
5. General adjustment
a. Qin Liangyu
1) Reduce the basic defense of generals and their legions
2) Pointed Cone Formation: the effect of reducing the damage received by soldiers is reduced from 20% to 15%
b. Gemanicus
1) Reduce the basic defense of generals and their legions
2) Heavy Shielder Line: Changed soldier existence time to 30 seconds
3) Horizontally Form Up: the effect of reducing the damage received by soldiers is reduced from 20% to 15%
c. Xiao Qiao
1) [Fire Arrows]'s burning damage is reduced from 7 points to 5 points, and the burning damage of infection remains unchanged
2) [Fire Arrows]'s infection range is reduced
d. Stephanie
1) Stephanie and her legions add blue armor
e. Victoria
1) Slightly increased the rage Victoria gains from attacks
2) The total HP restored is increased from 1200 to 1500, and the maximum HP restored by a single target is increased from 280 to 300.

If you have any questions about the game, please contact us in discord or Steam community.

I want to preface this by saying we are always listening to the community. We have for the last 4 years, and that itself won't change.

We've been reading all the feedback on various platforms since the release of v1.2 and have re-evaluated some of the changes we made to the Township Trader boxes.

This update aims to add more Tasks to the base game, bring back Herbs to Herb boxes, and slightly reduce the amount of Tasks required to obtain T2/3 Boxes (allowing you to skip many more tasks you don't enjoy).

The Task requirements themselves will remain, as it is an important requirement to balance the power of the boxes.

We appreciate the feedback we have received on this matter, and will continue to monitor it over the coming days/weeks.

New

• Added 10 new Tasks to the base game, 2 per difficulty up to Elite, increasing the total amount of Tasks available in the base game to 110.

Township Trader Boxes

• Reminder that there is now a total of 110 tasks in the Base game, up from 100.
  
• Tier 2 Boxes now require 85 Task completions out of 110 total Tasks available to you in the Base Game, down from 95 out of 100 available Tasks.
  
• [TotH only] Tier 3 Boxes now require 110 Task completions out of 130 total Tasks available to you with Throne of the Herald, down from 115 out of 120 available Tasks.

Herb (Seed) Box
We've heard your feedback regarding Herb boxes and how the new requirements were too harsh for a box of seeds. We're changing this box back to Herbs now that it has the task completion requirements.

• Herb Boxes now provide Herbs again instead of Seeds, up to 75 per box.

Fixed

• Fixed an issue where the building repair cost modifiers were not applying correctly during certain seasons, causing 100% reduced repair cost.

Revise
1. The following dropped items are changed to drop corresponding treasure chests
Equipment, Inscriptions, Gems, Sigils
2. Increase the drop probability of mythical inscriptions

Commanders!

As you know, we have recently released the AbramsX Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank and while the machine was very well received, the launch didn’t go as smoothly as we’d have liked. Most issues have since been addressed but one of the matters left to resolve is that of the autocannon behavior.



Simply put, right now, the autocannon generally fires using the main gun’s reticle. Its shells are flying from the autocannon’s barrel but due to the limitations of the engine, it’s possible to aim the reticle below the autocannon’s maximum depression (since the reticle follows the main gun) and when that happens (typically at short distances), the shells “bend” and start flying below the autocannon barrel axis. This leads to an effect where the tank is standing behind an obstacle with just the autocannon peeking out but the shells hit the obstacle even though they should definitely fly over it.



To fix this problem, we have devised a new aiming system where switching to the autocannon makes a new reticle appear above the standard one.





On one hand, this will make switching between the autocannon and the main gun a bit harder because you will need to re-align your shots. On the other hand, this will give the tank the ability to fire over obstacles with most of its hull and turret safely in cover, which was something that was promised at its launch. You can see a demonstration of the system below.







But this isn’t the final iteration of the system. Remote-controlled weapon stations are appearing on more and more vehicles and we’d like to introduce this mechanic properly. That is why we are currently working on a system where, in the future, “mini-turrets” such as the AbramsX’s one will work independently on the main turret and will effectively add as a second turret.

We hope that you’ll enjoy this change and, as always:

See you on the battlefield!