Attention Pilots:
Welcome to S.H.A.D.O.W.! Mecha BREAK will officially launch globally on Wednesday, July 1st at 09:00 PM (PDT). We are delighted to witness this momentous milestone together!
Below are the mission briefs for the official launch. Pilots, please read carefully and get ready for deployment!
#Events#
Christian's Challenge
· Event Period: July 1st, 09:00 PM to July 29th, 1:00 PM (PDT)
· Pilots who accumulate more Mission Tokens than Christian by 1:00 PM (PDT) each Wednesday will receive weekly rewards.
· The challenge runs for 4 weeks. Mission Tokens and rewards are tallied weekly. You can check Christian's progress via the event interface at any time.
· Rewards: Head Accessory Disguise Glasses, Insignia · Christian (also usable on outfits), Leg Accessory Pistol, and Pattern · Christian.
Rally Order
· Event Period: July 1st 09:00 PM (PDT) to August 3rd 1:00 PM (PDT);
· During the event, select a theme—Rainfall, Sinslayer, Tempest, Skyred, Monarch, or Overlord—to form a tactical unit. Using invitation codes, invite other pilots to join your unit. Complete rally missions by recruiting more teammates and earning Mission Tokens. All members will receive stage rewards for their chosen theme.
· Once you've formed a tactical unit, you're unable to switch themes or join other units. If you find yourself as the sole member, you have the option to disband and either select a new theme or accept invitations to join another unit.
· Once you have joined a tactical unit, you cannot leave. Please choose your theme carefully.
· Rewards: Receive an Insignia (upgradable through three stages), and a Striker Design for the 15 Strikers available in Season 0. Options include Rainfall, Sinslayer, Tempest, Skyred, Monarch, or Overlord. Additional rewards include a Head Accessory Fiery Horns, Face Mask Infernal Respirator, and Back Accessory Flameborne.
Ace Conquest
· Complete the Ace Conquest training—featuring daily sign-ins, Striker Design adjustment, Base Exploration, the Test Pilot challenge, and active operations—to earn a full set of S.H.A.D.O.W. skin and substantial Mission Token rewards.
· Rewards: Hat Beret, Chest Accessory Dog Tag, Outfit S.H.A.D.O.W. Uniform, Back Accessory Tactical Jetpack, and Mission Tokens.
Account Linking
· Pilots who first link and verify their email via the designated activity page will receive a Cargo Rocket Beacon I and earn Mission Tokens. Check in monthly to continually claim your Cargo Rocket Beacon I rewards.
· Scan the code on the event page, link up in the Discord community, and score a Cargo Rocket Beacon I and Mission Tokens.
Beta Rewards
· Limited Access Beta and Global Storm Open Beta rewards will begin distribution on July 8th at 9:00 PM (PDT). Pilots, please log in to the platform (official website/Steam/Xbox) you used during testing and the corresponding server to claim your rewards via in-game mail.
#Products#
Ace Recruitment
· STRIKER ARCHIVE: FALCON CUSTOM is offered for a limited time, with sales ending on July 31st at 09:00 AM (PDT). Upon activation, pilots will be able to recruit Pilot Leonie Fèvre and acquire FALCON · CUSTOM, an exclusive design for UBP-R02T FALCON.
· Leonie Fèvre features exclusive boarding animations, finishing moves, and MVP animations. Modification of facial features, makeup, hairstyles, body types, outfits, voice, or tattoos is not permitted for this pilot. However, certain Accessories and Insignias can be customized. Leonie Fèvre is exclusively designated to pilot the UBP-R02T Falcon, without restrictions on Design configurations.
· STRIKER ARCHIVE: FALCON CUSTOM offers exclusive skins for UBP-R02T FALCON and its weapons, with no options for paint job or accent customization.
During the STRIKER ARCHIVE: FALCON CUSTOM sale period, buy Leonie Fèvre's exclusive accessories—Falconer, Chronometer, and Aviator—individually or as a set with Corite. Accessories bind to the pilot once equipped and cannot be transferred.
Seasonal Sets
· Get the Yuliang Classic Attire Banquet Guest. Sale ends July 31st at 09:00 AM (PDT) and will then be unavailable.
· The set includes: Outfit Banquet Guest, Hat Orbital Halo, Ear Accessory Eight Awn Star, Eyewear Monocle, Chest Accessory Subtle Aroma, and Pattern · Banquet Guest. Accessories and Pattern are available separately only after purchasing the Outfit.
· Once the Outfit, Hat, and Eyewear are obtained, pilots can customize their color scheme with Paint.
Matrix Contract
· Get the Season 0: Rain of Fire Matrix Contract! Unlock exclusive seasonal perks. Details below:
· Striker Unlock: Obtain SLM-M143 INFERNO. Pilots who already own SLM-M143 INFERNO will receive 15,000 Mission Tokens as an alternative.
· Token Boost: Earn a 200% increase in Mission Token rewards during Operation VERGE, Mashmak, and Ace Arena operations, as well as weekly missions for Operation VERGE and Mashmak. If you haven't signed the contract, any boosted Tokens that accumulate will be issued at the end of the season. Contract signees receive all accumulated tokens immediately for the current season.
· Subscriber Identity Benefit, receive Cargo Rocket Beacon I free 3 times weekly from the Matrix-exclusive shop; purchase S0 season contract-exclusive area items from the Matrix-exclusive shop; display the Matrix Contract mark on pilot Badge.
Seasonal Cosmetics
· The limited-time appearance shop is now open, featuring weekly updates on 12 Outfits and 15 Styles every Sunday at 1:00 PM (PDT). Use Corite to purchase items, each limited to one per week.
· The Outfit section updates weekly with new outfits and accessories. Meanwhile, the Style section offers a variety of hairstyles, makeup, and tattoos based on the pilot's sex. Customize the color of select items post-purchase for your ideal look.
#Season Info#
Season 0: Rain of Fire
· Period: Starts July 1st 09:00 PM (PDT), lasting 3 months.
Seasonal Items
· Strikers: SLM-M143 INFERNO, MHI-SR00 SERENITH, PGI-T27G STELLARUS
· Outfits: Circulus Sea Racing Suit Racer Helmet Swift Hawk;
· Season Patterns: Pattern · Molten Flow, Pattern · Enchanting Cloud, Pattern · Flashbolt, Pattern · Blazing Flame, Pattern · Misra Matrix, Pattern · PyroGenesis, Pattern · Laughing Emoji
· Weapon Skins: Battle Halberd · Scorching Fire, Lance · Scorching Fire, Support Jetwing · Scorching Fire, Heavy Battleaxe · Scorching Fire, Emergency Support Drone · Scorching Fire, Aerial Assault Form · Scorching Fire
· Drone Skin: Airdrop Support Drone · Box
· Seasonal Frame: Frame · Rain of Fire
Acquisition Methods
· Mission Token Exchange: Pilots earn Mission Tokens through participation in Operation VERGE, Ace Arena, and Operation STORM matchmaking modes; by completing weekly operation missions; and through in-game limited events. Tokens can also be obtained by utilizing seasonal Corite Ore from Operation STORM.
· Seasonal Strikers and Supply Crates can be directly exchanged with Mission Tokens. Other seasonal rewards require signing the Matrix Contract to unlock.
· Items such as Pattern · Blazing Flame, Pattern · Misra Matrix, Pattern · PyroGenesis, Pattern · Laughing Emoji, Heavy Battleaxe · Scorching Fire, Emergency Support Drone · Scorching Fire, and Aerial Assault Form · Scorching Fire from Season 0 Supply Crate · Scorching Fire are exclusive drops and cannot be exchanged with Mission Tokens.
#System#
Striker Bay · Strikers
· S.H.A.D.O.W. is unlocking 12 BREAK Strikers at no cost. Switch freely among any Strikers you already own.
· Enjoy 7-day free trials for SLM-M143 INFERNO, MHI-SR00 SERENITH, PGI-T27G STELLARUS whenever you choose.
· Access the Striker design system to customize your Strikers. Modify Weapon Skins, Paint, Patterns, Insignia, and Accents to create a unique Striker just for you.
· In addition to purchases from Logistics and unlocks with Mission Tokens, Weapon Skins, Paint, Patterns, and Insignias can also be obtained through Achievements, event missions, or Operation STORM.
Striker Bay · Pilots
· You can now fully customize your pilot's appearance, including their face, makeup, hairstyle, body type, outfits, accessories, tattoos, and voice. Set personal animation presets for airdrop entrances, kills, executions, and MVP moments, complete with custom dialogues for each. (Animation adjustments will be available in future versions.)
· Once customization is complete, you can sell the preset on the Matrix Marketplace as a Style, providing a new revenue stream.
· In addition to purchases from Logistics and unlocks with Mission Tokens, Outfits, Accessories, Paint, Insignias, and Animations can also be obtained through Achievements, event missions, or Operation STORM.
· When you have a pilot of the opposite sex or Elite Pilots, you can choose which pilot to deploy with their Striker for any mission.
Operation VERGE
· Operation VERGE Matchmaking and Casual modes are now accessible, with the weekly combat mission system going live. Pilots will maneuver Strikers in intricate 6v6 battles, crafting strategies based on diverse environmental map mechanics and collaborating closely with teammates to achieve tactical objectives and dominate the battlefield.
· Please note that matches in the Casual mode do not award any post-match rewards, will not count towards mission progress, and will not unlock any achievements.
Ace Arena
· Get ready for Ace Arena! Both Matchmaking and Casual modes are now open. Pilots, gear up and form trios to dive into fast-paced deathmatches. Use tight squad coordination and sharp personal skills to break through enemy defenses. The team with the most kills in the allotted time claims victory!
· Casual mode in Ace Arena won't provide any post-match rewards or unlock achievements.
Operation STORM
· Launch into Mashmak with the all-new Free-for-all and Co-op modes, plus weekly missions! Fly solo or in trios, to conquer perilous hotspots and infiltrate vital strongholds within Restricted Zones. Equip Modular Weapons, Auxiliary Devices, and Gliders to secure critical supplies. Outpace the Pulse Storms, make it to the Extraction Point, and safeguard your loot and Combat Data.
Challenge
· Dive into the Challenge System and master each Striker's weaponry through step-by-step tutorials in a virtual environment. Complete the first five Basic Tutorials for each Striker. Once you've honed your skills, take on the next five challenges to put your abilities to the test. Beat the clock to earn exclusive achievements and titles.
Training
· You can familiarize yourself with Striker operations and weaponry in a virtual setting. Customize the simulation by setting different factions' test Strikers for targeted combat training. Switch your Striker or adjust the test Striker's settings to enhance your tactical training.
· Configure airdrops in training to master airdrop weapons and assess their combat effectiveness in a virtual environment.
Custom Room
· Access the Custom Room system to create or join Operation VERGE or Ace Arena battles. Hosts can select specific or random maps, set room passwords, and apply Striker restrictions. There's no limit on participant numbers; hosts can include bots of varying difficulty or opt for no bots at all.
· Note: Custom rooms do not offer battle rewards or achievements.
Matrix Marketplace
· Access the Matrix Marketplace, the resource trading platform using Corite as the standard currency. Trade resources like Striker Designs, Patterns, Paint, Mods, Styles, Outfits, as well as Operation STORM Supplies, Weapons, Gliders, and Devices. Items can be sold directly or auctioned.
· Resources, except for Styles and Outfits which feature special filters, can be sorted by quality (from Ultimate to Common) and price.
Base Exploration
· Base access is now granted. Explore various work and living areas, interact with personnel to learn about the world post-Catastrophe, and get an up-close look at your BREAK Strikers. Invite up to two friends to visit and use the photo function to take snapshots.
· S.H.A.D.O.W. is continually improving the base. Access to certain areas, such as the gym and bar, requires access cards. Stay tuned for more exciting functions and facilities in future updates.
Pilot Report
· Access to the personal profile system is now granted. You can view your highest and current tier scores for Operation VERGE and Ace Arena, along with detailed season data, leaderboards, achievement information, and combat logs. Use Achievement Points to publicly display your season career data.
· A well-decorated Pilot player card featuring prestigious titles and Medals will not only stand out but also earn admiration from fellow pilots.
#Strikers#
Overview
· PyroGenesis has updated Striker combat parameters and added adaptability assessments for underwater, lunar, and space environments.
PGI-X30G1 ALYSNES
· A medium attacker developed by PyroGenesis Industries, featuring balanced weapon setups suitable for medium to close-range engagements. When its armor is damaged, it automatically detaches to release the agile and nimble core unit to continue fighting. Pilots can also summon an Airdrop Pod to re-equip additional armor and other weapons.
UBP-R02T FALCON
· A light attacker developed by Bifrost Industry Corporation, equipped with transformation capabilities. It can switch to Winged Form for free flight and rapid battlefield reconnaissance, using Light Missiles and Heavy Missiles to concentrate firepower and quickly destroy key targets.
SLM-M324C TRICERA
· An ultra-heavy defender developed by Salem Electric, known for its heavy armor and exceptional battlefield survivability. Capable of transformation, it can switch to Fortress Form to hold positions and support the frontline, while using the Howitzer to severely damage opponents.
KMA-D201 NARUKAMI
· A light sniper developed by Kamiya Heavy Industries, equipped with Charged Beam Cannon capable of neutralizing targets beyond the range of most Strikers. It's also equipped with advanced Decoy Drones and Optical Camo Drones to conceal its movement.
PGI-T02 WELKIN
· A heavy brawler developed by PyroGenesis Industries. Its Dueling Forcefield, Jamming Pulse Ejector, and Defense Field provide versatility for various combat situations, while the Heavy Battleaxe it wields in combat fully demonstrates this Striker's ferocious destructive power.
NGL-XR30 LUMINAE
· A light support unit developed by NG Lunar Company. It uses Support Jetwing to operate actively on the frontlines, and instantly repairs friendly units' structure HP through Drone Launchers. It can also switch to Corruption Mode to attack enemy units through overloaded repair weapons.
SLM-M144 HURRICANE
· An ultra-heavy defender developed by Salem Electric. It can deploy Decoy Drones and Defense Field Drones to attract and intercept enemy attacks, while also equipped with powerful Energy Blaster and Focused Emitter to suppress enemy forces.
MHI-XT31 PINAKA
· A medium support unit from Maha Industries, equipped with a diverse repair arsenal including the Rapid Repair Grappler and Emergency Support Drone. It also enhances allied terrain and blocks attacks with large cover airdrops.
NGS-X237A AQUILA
· A heavy sniper developed by NG System Company. It features high mobility and hovering capabilities, allowing it to use Mobile Beam Cannon for long-range sniping from above combat zones, combined with Multilock Radar to provide powerful fire support for allies.
NGS-Y244E SKYRAIDER
· A medium attacker from NG System Company, featuring transformation capabilities. It converts to Aerial Assault Form for rapid battlefield traversal, deploying Energy Missiles and Missile Dispensers for heavy bombardments on enemy clusters.
SLM-M334F STEGO
· An ultra-heavy attacker from Salem Electric, featuring a Turret Form that enhances Lock-on Range and Reticle Size. It employs Rocket Pods, Rapid Rocket Pods, and Micro Missiles for dominating battlefield bombardments.
UBP-A04S PANTHER
· A medium brawler developed by Bifrost Industry Corporation, equipped with defensive technologies such as Complex Shield and Reinforced Complex Shield, balancing mobility with robust damage output. When it charges enemy formations wielding its Lance, it moves with the agility and ferocity of a panther.
PGI-T27G STELLARUS
· A light brawler developed by PyroGenesis Industries, featuring extremely high mobility and advanced Optical Camouflage. It can infiltrate enemy lines while in stealth, using Basic Warblade and Assault Warblade in combo attacks to quickly destroy key enemy units.
SLM-M143 INFERNO
· An ultra-heavy attacker developed by Salem Electric, equipped with various high-output energy cannons including Split Emitter and Focused Emitter. The imposing Charged Splitter can not only clear multiple targets in one sweep but also concentrate energy to deliver devastating Direct Energy Damage.
MHI-SR00 SERENITH
· A light support unit developed by Maha Industries, equipped with Disruption Grappler to hack into enemy units and alter their IFF signals. It utilizes the Orbital Targeting System to guide supercharged beams, severely damaging opponents and showcasing its multi-role battlefield capabilities.
#Operation VERGE#
Gameplay Overview
· Engage in 6v6 battles. The first team to complete the objective wins.
· If a pilot is neutralized, they can strategically time their redeployment to facilitate regrouping and collaboration with teammates.
Maps
· Kraub Sinkhole, Cape Blanc Observatory, Palmbay Harbor, Eye of Misra, Gracelynn Skycity, Poseidon Armory, Stella Observatory Island, Longmen Launch Site, Vigil Imbrium, Babylon Sky Fortress.
Kraub Sinkhole
Unauthorized mining by Windrose Logistics at Kraub Sinkhole has triggered abnormal Corite growth due to reckless excavation, compromising regional security. In response to intelligence reports, S.H.A.D.O.W. has dispatched a squad to shut down the operation. Anticipating the raid, Windrose is now rapidly transferring data and erasing all evidence before withdrawal.
· Squads must capture and maintain control of three Data Nodes to take over the sinkhole. The first to complete data retrieval or lead when the operation concludes wins.
· Special Environment: Underwater
Cape Blanc Observatory
· Oak Biotechnology has established a genetic modification research laboratory in the abandoned observatory ruins of the Elventa Region, impinging on the interests of certain secret entities. In response, these entities enlisted the notorious Theia's Vanguard to deploy Corite Extractors to obliterate the area. S.H.A.D.O.W. swiftly sent a squad to deactivate the Corite Extractors and avert disaster.
· Squads are tasked with dismantling as many Corite Extractors as possible within the area. These devices will activate automatically if not neutralized promptly. The first squad to meet the specified dismantling quota before the operation concludes will be declared the winner.
Palmbay Harbor
· The Corite Cascade Reactor at Palmbay Harbor, a vital power source for the port and nearby cities, requires a core replacement. S.H.A.D.O.W. has been tasked with escorting the new core. Meanwhile, Saint Enos has interfered, planning to infiltrate the Central Workshop and steal warship components by transporting and detonating a bomb disguised as a Cascade Engine, simulating an escort mission to sow chaos.
· Squads must escort the Transport Vehicle along a prescribed route to the Central Workshop. Activating three Signal Consoles en route will expedite the vehicle's progress. The first squad to arrive at the Central Workshop before the operation concludes will be declared the winner.
Eye of Misra
· Misra Matrix, in partnership with the Future Society, has positioned researchers in the long-dormant Corite mining site, Eye of Misra. As their research advanced, Windrose Logistics hired mercenaries to eliminate them. Upon receiving this intelligence, Misra Matrix deployed S.H.A.D.O.W. to secure the researchers' safe evacuation. As both S.H.A.D.O.W. and the mercenaries converge at Eye of Misra, a fierce battle ensues for control of the evacuation rocket's keys.
· Squads are tasked with retrieving launch keys from three data terminals and uploading them to the command module at the Central Launch Site. The first squad to successfully complete the upload or lead at the close of the operation will be declared the winner.
· Special Environment: Corite Pulse Storms
Gracelynn Skycity
· The Federation's intensive Corite excavation for Skycity construction incited conflicts with the Apostles, a faction revering Corite. In retaliation, the Apostles orchestrated an attack on Skycity. To mitigate this threat, S.H.A.D.O.W. confronted the Apostles directly within Skycity, resulting in a fierce firefight that halted an intercontinental cargo rocket launch.
· Your squad is assigned to neutralize enemy Strikers over three rounds in Skycity. Employ repair stations for support during engagements. The first squad to eliminate 8 enemy Strikers wins that round. Achieving victory in 2 of the 3 rounds before the operation ends secures overall victory.
Poseidon Armory
· The Poseidon Armory, an automated Striker factory engineered by Salem Electric Company, utilizes Isles-Vessel technology to navigate secretly in the deep ocean while producing giant Strikers for the Thalassic Federation. Upon discovering the unmanned facility, the Apostles planned to take control by hacking into its nodes to manufacture colossal Strikers for their forces. To counter this, S.H.A.D.O.W. dispatched a squad to safeguard the factory’s three control nodes and prevent the Apostles' scheme.
· Competing squads must capture and hold three Data Nodes to assume control of the armory. The squad that first completes data transmission or holds the lead when the operation concludes will be declared the winner.
· Special Environment: Underwater
Stella Observatory Island
· This island, deserted during The Catastrophe due to volcanic activity and Corite contamination, is now targeted by Theia's Vanguard who aim to deploy Corite Extractors. These devices are intended to initiate Corite Pulse Storms, compelling S.H.A.D.O.W. to intervene. To counteract Theia's Vanguard, S.H.A.D.O.W. has dispatched a squad to disable the Corite Extractors.
· Squads are tasked with dismantling as many Corite Extractors as possible within the designated area. If not dismantled in time, the extractors will activate automatically. The first squad to achieve the dismantling target before the operation concludes will be declared the winner.
Longmen Launch Site
· The Vulturia Alliance has constructed a significant mass accelerator at this location, crucial for its space launch operations. Windrose seeks to exploit this by altering the mass accelerator's automatic launch program to covertly transport bombs, posing as a regular Alliance mission, and coordinating external attacks to destroy the accelerator track. In response, S.H.A.D.O.W. has dispatched a squad to intercept these plans and ensure the correct delivery of the Alliance's space payload.
· Squads must escort the Transport Vehicle along a designated path to the Launch Site. Capturing and activating three Signal Consoles en route will expedite the vehicle's progress. The first squad to successfully reach the Launch Site before the operation concludes will be declared the winner.
Vigil Imbrium
· Vigil Imbrium, an asteroid defense base operated by the Commonwealth of Lunar-mare, is equipped with missiles and artillery for destroying medium-sized asteroids. Theia's Vanguard detected weak defenses at the base and launched an assault to capture its main turret. In response, the under-resourced Mare-Imbrium Autonomous Region sought assistance from S.H.A.D.O.W. Recognizing a strategic opportunity, S.H.A.D.O.W. decided to neutralize the main turret to eliminate a potential threat to Earth-Moon relations. Their mission is to oust the invaders, secure the base, and decommission the main turret before it can be used.
· Squads must retrieve Digital Keys from three Data Terminals and upload them to the Main Turret for control. The first squad to successfully complete the upload or maintain the lead as the operation ends will be declared the winner.
· Special Environment: Lunar Surface, Solar Storms
Babylon Sky Fortress
· To safeguard the orbital elevator, the Thalassic Federation established Babylon Sky Fortress at its midsection, later fortified with airdrop weapons by Windrose under a security contract, escalating regional tensions. S.H.A.D.O.W. is tasked with disarming this threat by swiftly defeating the fortress's garrison forces at each level, neutralizing this heavily fortified position.
· Squads are required to focus on neutralizing enemy Strikers across 3 rounds. Repair stations are available during combat. The first squad to destroy 8 enemy Strikers secures victory in each round. Achieving two round victories before the operation concludes will result in overall victory.
#Ace Arena#
Gameplay Overview
· Combat initiates with each side deploying 3 Strikers. Victory is awarded to the first side to secure 8 kills or hold the lead when time expires. In the event of a tie at the end of regulation, the match proceeds to overtime, where the first team to achieve 2 kills wins.
· Within the Ace Arena, Pilots can strategically switch Strikers after being neutralized, allowing for precise adjustments and rapid counter-strategies in response to the opposing lineup.
· Designed to challenge Pilots' overall combat skills and adaptability, the maps in Ace Arena evolve as the fight progresses. Modular Weapons and Auxiliary Devices will randomly spawn during combat, enhancing tactical diversity.
Maps
Space Carrier: Trailblazer, Xiling Bunker City, Octantis Industrial Zone, Combat Matrix
Space Carrier: Trailblazer
· The Trailblazer, a vast passenger-cargo transport spacecraft, has been operational since the first Earth-Moon migration. Constructed by early Moon Pioneers using lunar resources, it showcases advanced autonomous construction and material printing technologies. The spacecraft has played a crucial role in transporting immigrants, supporting over a million residents on the Moon, and remains vital for importing essential carbon resources and other supplies.
Xiling Bunker City
· Post-Catastrophe, the Vulturia Alliance constructed the Xiling Bunker City near the ruins of Xiling City to shelter survivors and manage Corite contamination from the Wanshan Mountains. This elevating city can lower its core districts underground and seal itself from pulse storms, effectively shielding residents from their harmful effects.
Octantis Industrial Zone
· Situated on the outskirts of Hermes, a central bay port city on the Moon, the Octantis Industrial Zone was developed by NG Lunar Company. Initially a construction base for the lunar orbital elevator, it has evolved into a key logistics and storage hub for the cislunar route, now operating fully autonomously with no human intervention required.
Combat Matrix
· Originally a practice simulation for the early Ace Arena system, the Combat Matrix allowed users to customize terrain, room settings, and combat conditions. Despite its simplicity, it became popular for organizing training exercises and competitions. Scheduled for deletion, it was preserved due to its popularity among test users.
#Operation STORM#
Mashmak
· Mashmak is known as the world's largest and most perilous Marcens Zone, producing high-quality Corite with unique properties. This draws numerous factions to the restricted area, fostering a uniquely chaotic environment. After seizing control of Mashmak, Theia's Vanguard deployed Corite Extractors, triggering several massive Corite Pulse Storms that devastated the island strongholds of various factions. Recent intelligence indicates that Theia's Vanguard plans to leverage these storms to provoke a global crisis, coercing major Earth powers into capitulating to their demands. In response, multiple forces, including S.H.A.D.O.W., have deployed squads to counteract this threat. As a S.H.A.D.O.W. operative, remain vigilant of Corite pulse storms and hostile squads while neutralizing Theia's Vanguard and facilitating evacuations.
Gameplay Overview
· Engage and neutralize enemy forces in Mashmak, collect their dropped weapons and supplies, and secure extraction via the designated Extraction Point.
· Introducing the new combat mission mode in-game. S.H.A.D.O.W. evaluates your squad's performance, difficulty level, team capabilities, airdrop setup, and past missions to assign random combat tasks. Complete these missions to earn rewards such as Matrix Credit, Supply Crate · Scorching Fire, or activate an Extraction Point for evacuation.
Restricted Zones
Explore the new Restricted Zone feature in co-op mode. Squads must complete specific mission objectives or defeat area bosses within the given time frame. The difficulty of the Restricted Zone and target completion rates determine the variety of loot available.
To enter a Restricted Zone instance, squad members must airdrop a Locator Beacon (equipped with the corresponding Restricted Zone Key) to pinpoint the exact coordinates before heading to the instance entrance. Squads dropping Beacons of the same level may find themselves in the same Restricted Zone, where all competing squads have equal rights to claim loot from the supply crates available in the area.
Modes
· Free-For-All: Pilots face off individually. The Summoning Beacon enables reentry to the battlefield after a Striker is neutralized, with available uses depending on difficulty (3 in Normal, 2 in Hard, none in Extreme).
· Co-op Mode: Teams of three Pilots collaborate to overcome challenges. The Summoning Beacon allows for unlimited respawns of neutralized teammates. As the difficulty increases, the scale and number of accessible Restricted Zones also expand.
Difficulty Levels
· Normal: Requires Combat Readiness below 2,000. Enemies are easy and few, with 5 Extraction Points. Mercenary mod drop rate: 30%.
· Hard: Requires Combat Readiness below 6,000. Enemies are tougher and more frequent, with 3 Extraction Points. Mercenary mod drop rate: 60%.
· Extreme: No Combat Readiness cap. Enemies are highly challenging and numerous, with 2 Extraction Points available. Includes extra Extraction Beacons and Supply Crates. Mercenary mod drop rate: 100%.
· Combat Readiness depends on the Pilot's Airdrop setup and the mods on their Striker.
· In all modes and difficulty levels, eliminating a mercenary halts their mission in Mashmak, blocking their respawn via the Summoning Beacon.
Airdrop Settings
· Pilots have access to 7 customizable airdrop slots. Apart from the standard Summoning Beacon, all deployed Beacons and Auxiliary Devices are single-use and cannot be reused.
· Weapon Airdrop Beacon, Ammo Airdrop Beacon, and Locator Beacon become available for airdrop configurations only when Pilots equip the corresponding Modular Weapons, ammunition, and Restricted Zone Keys.
· If a teammate picks up and successfully exits with a Glider from your airdrop, it is automatically returned to you via mail.
· You can customize your Modular Weapons, Gliders, and various Beacons with paints and Insignias.
Supplies
· During exploration, Pilots can determine the value of weapons, supplies, and materials by checking either the sellable price in Matrix Credit or Corite.
· Collecting different quality materials for Gliders and Auxiliary Devices allows you to research and assemble these items for future airdrop configurations upon successful evacuation.
· Weapons and Gliders acquired or carried during exploration can be kept for future use if successfully evacuated.
· If a Pilot's Striker is neutralized, all equipped Modular Weapons and ammo are destroyed, but supplies in the Cargo Space may be retrieved by other Strikers.
· Materials, Gliders, Auxiliary Devices of Superb quality and above, and Modular Weapons of Rare quality and above can be sold or auctioned in the Matrix Marketplace.
Mods
· During Operation STORM, you can collect Mod Boxes of varying qualities. Successfully evacuating with these allows you to open them for random mods of the corresponding quality.
· Mods possess both beneficial and detrimental effects, applicable only in Operation STORM. Pilots should equip mods based on their specific needs and Striker configurations.
· Mod Boxes and mods of Rare quality or above can be sold or auctioned in the Matrix Marketplace.
Matrix Supplies
· Weapon Airdrop Beacons, Ammo Airdrop Beacons, Locator Beacons, and all types of ammunition for Modular Weapons can be purchased using Matrix Credits at Matrix Supplies.
· Matrix Supplies also automatically updates its inventory every 2 hours with 2 random Auxiliary Devices of Fine quality or below and 6 random Modular Weapons of Rare quality or below. Pilots may use Matrix Credit to refresh the inventory as needed.
This summary provides all necessary information for official launch missions. Thank you for your attention, Pilot. Your BREAK Strikers are prepared for deployment. Godspeed!
—S.H.A.D.O.W. Command HQ