Attention Pilots:

Welcome to S.H.A.D.O.W.! Big things are coming—Season 2 is almost here! Maintenance begins Friday, Nov 21, 12:00 AM (UTC+8) and the servers will be down from 10 hours to 12 hours (subject to change). As a thank-you, all pilots will receive a Maintenance Supply Drop. Stay tuned!

With this update, Season 1: Pulse of the Indigo Stone officially ends. Ranked Mode tiers and leaderboards will be finalized, and some Season 1 items and features will be adjusted. Check the Season 1 Wrap-Up Announcement on the official website for details.

After maintenance, Season 2: Echoes of the Void begins, featuring new Strikers MIKILLJA and NORNE!

Pilots, take a moment to review the Season 2 intel below and gear up for the new season!

#Events#

Special Supply Drop

To thank you for supporting Mecha BREAK, HQ is sending a Special Supply Drop for Season 2's launch! This drop will include:

- Trial Permit · NORNE V

- Trial Permit · MIKILLJA V

- 10 Supply Crates · Eternal Void

Log in within 14 days of Season 2's launch to claim via in-game mail.

Protocol Zero

Get ready to test the new Strikers in the Protocol Zero event launching with Season 2! Claim your Trial Permit · MIKILLJA V and NORNE V via the event interface. Use them in battle to earn bonus Mission Tokens for your first win or completing Mashmak missions.

Weekend Clash

To support your weekend battles, Misra Matrix and Lunar-mare have updated weekend Mission Token rewards! From Saturday 12:00 AM to Sunday 11:59 PM (server time):

- Earn 100% extra Mission Tokens for your first 10 wins in Operation VERGE (any map).

- Earn 100% extra Mission Tokens for your first 10 wins in Ace Arena (any map).

Please note: Weekend Clash rewards do not stack with Matrix Contract.

Also, if you're flagged as AFK during a match, the battle won't count toward the event.

Weekly Free Striker Trial

The Weekly Free Striker Trial is live! Each week, S.H.A.D.O.W. unlocks a past seasonal Striker from Matrix Selections for unlimited test runs. Take it into battle, dominate the field, and earn Mission Tokens by securing First Victories or completing Mashmak missions!

Already unlocked the Striker? No worries—you can still use it to complete tasks and claim rewards.

Good to See You Again, Pilot

Haven't logged in lately? Jump back in after Season 2 launches and tackle the Good to See You Again, Pilot mission series!

Complete tasks like daily sign-ins, Operation VERGE or Ace Arena matches, and Mashmak extractions to earn Seasonal Supply Crates and Mission Tokens!

#Season Info#

Season 2 Strikers

Two new seasonal Strikers, MIKILLJA and NORNE, have joined S.H.A.D.O.W.! Unlock them permanently in Matrix Selections with S2 Mission Tokens or test them with Trial Permits · MIKILLJA V and NORNE V. Check the #Striker# section for weapon details.

Both Strikers are now available for testing in Tactical Station: Training and Custom Room. Jump in and see them in action anytime!

Note for Test Drives:

- Trial Strikers can't have their settings adjusted.

- Trial units can't join Tutorials, Challenges, or exclusive Achievements.

- Striker Archives, weapon skins, and cosmetics are unavailable for trial units.

- Mods are auto-unequipped when the trial ends.

Matrix Contract

Season 2 Matrix Contract is now in the Store with an exclusive 15% discount for direct purchases. It still includes Mission Token progression and comes in two versions: Basic and Bonus. This season adds 20 new reward tiers and bonus items; all other perks are unchanged.

Mission Token rewards (Basic) require no Matrix Contract. Just earn Mission Tokens in Season 2 to unlock:

- Frame · Echoes of the Void

- Tier Protection Cards · Eternal Void I & II

- Secure Cargo Expansion Permit

- Supply Crates · Eternal Void

You'll also earn daily essentials like Paint Kits (tradeable), Cargo Rocket Beacons I, Mod Boxes · Rare (tradeable), Covert Operation Plan (tradeable), Matrix Credit and Restricted Zone Keys I (tradeable).

Mission Token progression rewards (Bonus) are unlocked by purchasing and signing the Bonus Contract. Instantly receive 15,000 Mission Tokens and the Season 2-exclusive Secure Cargo Expansion Permit. As you earn Mission Tokens and reach milestones in Season 2, unlock all Basic Edition rewards plus these exclusives:

- Airdrop Support Drone · Arrow

- Supply Crates · Eternal Void

- Mod Boxes · Rare (tradeable)

- Solo Extraction Beacons

- Squad Extraction Beacon

- Restricted Zone Keys II & III (tradeable)

- Covert Operations Plans (tradeable)

- Matrix Credits

Striker Archive

STRIKER ARCHIVE: TRICERA is now available for purchase in Matrix Selections. Earn Mission Tokens in Season 2 and sign the Matrix Contract to unlock it. Redeemable once per pilot.

Unlocking the Archive requires access to TRICERA. Once redeemed, you'll recruit the elite pilot Charles Bell and unlock the custom Striker Design TRICERA CUSTOM.

Charles Bell is a grizzled veteran from the Thalassic Federation, he's as battle-hardened as his TRICERA. Once a trusted commander and feared drill instructor in the Kestock Army, his dream was to run a diner with his adopted kids. But when his daughter Anka, an Immunis, became a target, their hometown was destroyed, driving Charles back to the battlefield.

As TRICERA's elite pilot, Charles comes with:

- Exclusive boarding animations

- Custom Execution moves

- MVP animations

Charles only pilots TRICERA.

Charles Bell can be customized with limited Accessories, Insignias, and voice lines (unlockable via achievements).

The TRICERA CUSTOM Striker Design includes fully customized weapon skins, exclusive motion, and weapon effects.

Paint, Patterns, Insignia, and Accents are fully customizable for TRICERA CUSTOM.

In addition, the Redwood Hero Outfit Set is now available, featuring:

- Redwood Hero · Tactical Mask

- Redwood Hero · Plushy (Waist Accessory)

- Redwood Hero · Tactical Helmet

The Redwood Hero Set has the same unlock conditions as STRIKER ARCHIVE: TRICERA CUSTOM and is also limited to one claim.

These Accessories aren't limited to Charles Bell, but once equipped to a pilot, they can't be reassigned.

All parts of the set can be customized with paint for unique color combos.

STRIKER ARCHIVE: INFERNO X-2 is available in Store > Ace Recruitment for a limited time during Season 2, with an exclusive 20% discount in the first two weeks.

Unlock INFERNO from Season 0 to access the Archive. Redeem it to recruit Sailaja and unlock the custom Striker Design INFERNO X-2.

To surpass the Immunes and meet her father's expectations, Sailaja underwent augmentation by the Albert Institute, becoming an Ascendant capable of piloting the latest Strikers equipped with the MindBridge System. The cost was steep: she lost all memories—her name, past, relationships, and dreams—irretrievable even by top doctors. Now, her team only knows her by her codename, Sailaja.

As INFERNO X-2's pilot, Sailaja comes with:

- Exclusive boarding animations

- Custom Execution moves

- MVP animations

Sailaja only pilots INFERNO.

Sailaja can be customized with limited Accessories, Insignias, and voice lines (unlockable via achievements).

The INFERNO X-2 Striker Design includes fully customized weapon skins, exclusive motion, and weapon effects.

Paint, Patterns, Insignia, and Accents are fully customizable for INFERNO X-2.

In addition, the Dark Bastion Outfit Set is now available, featuring:

- Dark Bastion · Neural Link (Eyebrow Accessory）

- Dark Bastion · Witch (Eyewear)

- Dark Bastion · Dragonborne (Waist Accessory)

Purchase items individually with Corite or get the full set at a 20% discount via the Outfit Set Preview feature.

Buy the full Dark Bastion set at a discount and keep enjoying 20% off on individual items after.

These Accessories aren't limited to Sailaja, but once equipped to a pilot, they can't be reassigned.

All parts of the set can be customized with paint for unique color combos.

Weapon Skins

The Seasonal Weapon Skins Group I is available in Matrix Selections. Unlock it by earning Mission Tokens during Season 2 and signing the Matrix Contract. Redemptions are unlimited.

Seasonal Weapon Skins Group I includes:

- Drone Launcher · Eternal Void (LUMINAE)

- Long-Range Emitter · Eternal Void (HEL)

- Airdrop Kit · Eternal Void (ALYSNES)

- Airborne Kit · Eternal Void (AQUILA)

Once equipped in a loadout, these skins grant seasonal-themed appearances and exclusive effects.

After redemption from Group I, each weapon skin receives a unique, server-exclusive serial number based on the redemption order. Equipping or trading the skin won't change its number.

The Supply Crate · Eternal Void may drop a weapon skin from Group II.

Group II includes:

- Charged Beam Cannon· Eternal Void (NARUKAMI)

- Assault Warblade · Eternal Void (STELLARUS)

- Energy Blaster · Eternal Void (HURRICANE)

Equipping these skins in a loadout adds seasonal-themed appearances and exclusive effects.

Each weapon skin obtained from a Seasonal Supply Crate is assigned a unique, server-exclusive serial number based on acquisition order. Equipping or trading the skin won't change its number.

Seasonal Patterns

The seasonal dynamic Pattern · Eternal Void is available in Matrix Selections. Unlock it by earning Mission Tokens during Season 2 and signing the Matrix Contract. Redemptions are unlimited.

The season-exclusive Patterns · Turbulence and Shadowlight are dynamic and can be randomly obtained from Supply Crate · Eternal Void.

Holo Background

Holo Background · Eternal Void is available in Matrix Selections. Earn Mission Tokens during Season 2 and sign the Matrix Contract to unlock it. Limited to one redemption.

Once obtained, Holo Background · Eternal Void lets you change the scene during Striker photo shoots, placing your Striker in a themed holographic projection for stunning visuals.

Outfits

The Passionate Dancer Outfit Set is available in Matrix Selections. Earn Mission Tokens during Season 2 and sign the Matrix Contract to unlock it. Redemptions are unlimited.

The set includes:

- Passionate Dancer (Outfit)

- Crown of Cards (Headpiece),

- Tinted Lens (Eyewear)

- Golden Whip Tail (Waist Accessory)

All items support full paint customization.

The Outfit is exclusive to the protagonist, but Accessories can be equipped to any pilot and cannot be reassigned once equipped.

Exo-Hunter, a Thalassic Federation Special Forces combat suit, is available in Season 2 Store > Seasonal Sets with a 20% discount on full-set purchases via the preview feature.

This set includes:

- Exo-Hunter (Outfit)

- Emerald Wings (Back Accessory)

- Venomous Stinger (Waist Accessory)

- Insectoid Headgear (Headpiece)

- Reactive Arm Shield (Hand Accessory)

- Pattern · Exo-Hunter (Dynamic)

Buy the full Dark Bastion set at a discount and keep enjoying 20% off on individual items after.

Other than Pattern · Exo-Hunter, all items support full paint customization.

The Exo-Hunter (Outfit) is exclusive to the protagonist, but Accessories can be equipped to any pilot. Once equipped, they cannot be reassigned.

Supply Crates

Earn Supply Crate · Eternal Void through events like login attendance, tasks, Operation STORM: Mashmak, or achieving specific Tiers in Season 1 Ranked Mode. Alternatively, redeem up to 5 crates weekly in Matrix Selections with Mission Tokens.

Opening a crate may grant the following items:

Patterns (random quality and theme): 100% guaranteed drop, excluding season-exclusive and achievement/event rewards. New Patterns include Vulturia Alliance and Commonwealth of Lunar-mare.

Corite Ore · Eternal Void (random quality): 100% guaranteed drop. Usable in Season 2 to exchange for Mission Tokens; converts to Matrix Credits after Season 2.

Covert Operation Plans: 2% drop rate, guaranteed within 20 crates. Grants extra weekly attempts for Operation STORM: Mashmak Covert Operations Mode.

Seasonal Patterns: 0.2% drop rate, guaranteed within 200 crates, including Turbulence and Shadowlight.

Seasonal Weapon Skins (Group II): 0.12% drop rate, guaranteed within 400 crates, includes:

- Charged Beam Cannon · Eternal Void (NARUKAMI)

- Assault Warblade · Eternal Void (STELLARUS)

- Energy Blaster · Eternal Void (HURRICANE)

FALCON Model Voucher: 0.01% drop rate, redeemable for 1 Illustrious-Class Movable Alloy BREAK Striker Model: UBP-R02T FALCON

Crates from Mashmak are tradeable, but those from supply drops, events, tasks, or the season finale are non-tradeable and cannot be listed on the Matrix Marketplace.

All rewards from Supply Crate · Eternal Void are tradeable, except the Falcon Model Voucher.

Tier Protection Card

Tier Protection Cards have been updated to the Season 2 versions: Tier Protection Card · Eternal Void I and Tier Protection Card · Eternal Void II. Usage rules and rank preservation effects remain unchanged.

Tier Protection Card I · Pulse Light and Tier Protection Card II · Pulse Light will expire after the update. Exchange them for Matrix Credits in Matrix Supplies.

Seasonal Cosmetics

A new selection of Outfits and Styles is now in Seasonal Cosmetics under the Outfit and Style sections. Starting November 24 at 4:00 (UTC+8), items will follow the store's weekly random refresh schedule.

Previous Seasons

Season 1 Strikers HEL and ALPHARD, along with Holo Background · Pulse Light and the base's Office and Break Room Access Passes, have been added to the Matrix Selections' Previous Seasons section. Unlock them with Season 2 Mission Tokens.

#Strikers#

PGI-T06 MIKILLJA

An ultra-heavy Attacker by PyroGenesis, capable of transforming into an armed chariot and excelling at breaching fortified positions.

Brawl Kit (Main Weapon): In Biped Form, MIKILLJA charges targets, bypassing Fluid Armor to deal Physical damage, Knockback, and Stagger. In the air, it performs an unparryable diving smash with similar effects.

In Chariot Form, MIKILLJA surges across long distances, ramming enemies, bypassing Fluid Armor, and dealing Physical damage and Stagger. During the surge, MIKILLJA parries melee attacks and Staggers the attacker. Charging increases both range and damage.

Rocket Fist Launchers (Sidearm): In Biped Form, MIKILLJA fires a six-shot plasma burst, locking onto up to six targets and dealing Energy damage.

In Chariot Form, MIKILLJA launches flying fists, bypassing Fluid Armor to deal Physical damage, Knockback, and Stagger.

Rocket Fist Launchers (Sidearm): In Biped Form, MIKILLJA fires a six-shot plasma burst, locking onto up to six targets and dealing Energy damage.

In Chariot Form, MIKILLJA launches flying fists, bypassing Fluid Armor to deal Physical damage, Knockback, and Stagger.

Sling Grappler (Aux 1): In Chariot Form, MIKILLJA charges and captures a nearby unit, deploying a stasis field that renders the target Immobile, invulnerable, and unable to be repaired while blocking frontal attacks.

Reuse to throw the target, bypassing Fluid Armor and dealing Physical damage with shockwaves based on weight. Allies take no damage, and throw distance scales with weight.

Chariot Form (Aux 2): Cancels Stagger, deploys a shield to block all attacks, and transforms into a high-mobility hover vehicle (including water traversal). Parries melee attacks and Staggers attackers for 2 seconds.

Refraction Field (Aux 3): Deploys an energy-immune field that reflects non-area Energy attacks. Usable while Immobilized or Staggered and can be manually deactivated to shorten cooldown.

UBP-D08E NORNE

A lightweight Sniper, developed by Bifrost, specializes in stealth operations and ballistic sniping:

Sniper Bow (Main Weapon): In Close-Range Mode, fires high-velocity arrows with Ballistic damage. Charged shots release up to 3 arrows in rapid succession. Ammo type is switchable.

In Sniper Mode, it fires high-velocity arrows with significantly increased Ballistic damage. Charged shots release 3 arrows in rapid succession. Ammo type is switchable.

High-Explosive Arrow (Aux 1):

Loads a high-explosive arrow into the Main Weapon, dealing massive Blast damage on the next shot.

Impulse Arrow (Aux 2):

Loads an Impulse Arrow into the Main Weapon, triggering an EMP on the next shot that Immobilizes enemies and destroys drones.

Optical Camouflage (Aux 3):

Activates Stealth Mode, canceling Stagger and making the Striker invisible and immune to lock-ons. Stealth disables temporarily when attacking or taking damage and can be manually deactivated to shorten cooldown.

Striker Adjustments

PyroGenesis will review MIKILLJA and NORNE based on early Season 2 performance data. Expect future adjustments to their weapons and combat parameters—stay tuned.

Weapon Fixes

Fixed an issue where ALYSNES' Battle Halberd (Aux 1), WELKIN's Heavy Battleaxe (Main Weapon), or War Hammer (Modular Weapon) missed downward strikes on exposed Exile-Class Frigate cores.

Fixed a camera jitter issue during high-speed ascension or descent maneuvers by FALCON or SKYRAIDER.

Fixed an issue where PANTHER froze mid-air after performing a thrust attack with the charged Lance (Main Weapon).

Fixed an issue where PANTHER bypassed parries or shields by combining Shield Blade (Aux 1) with charged Lance (Main Weapon) thrusts.

Fixed an issue where LUMINAE's Drone Launcher (Main and Side) couldn't lock on or launch beyond the default 320-meter range with extended lock-on parts.

Fixed NARUKAMI and STELLARUS breaking stealth when dashing with Induced Sword or War Hammer (Modular Weapons).

Fixed STELLARUS' Optical Camouflage stealth duration being too short after downward strikes with Induced Sword or War Hammer (Modular Weapons).

Fixed STELLARUS being unable to activate Optical Camouflage (Aux 2) to cancel Stagger after Fast Landing.

Fixed SERENITH losing its anchor cable or failing to disconnect Disruption Grappler (Aux 1) during turns.

Fixed SERENITH's Energy Autocannon (Main Weapon) bypassing TRICERA's shields with max charged area attack.

Fixed HEL being unable to switch weapons after toggling Deception Kit (Aux 3)

#Tactical Station#

Operation VERGE

In Season 3: Radiance of the Sanctuary, rewards will be distributed based on your Season 2 Ranked Mode Tier:

- Supply Crate · Radiance (Awarded to Silver tier and above, with bonus crates for the top 999 players.)

- Season 2 Title: Echo of the Void (Awarded to Legendary tier and above)

- Season 2 Insignias & Medals:

Unrivaled Feather · Eternal Void (Top 100)

Eternal Plume · Eternal Void (Top 50)

Undefeated Wings · Eternal Void (Top 10)

Basic Tutorial

MIKILLJA and NORNE Basic Tutorials are now available. Unlock them after acquiring the Strikers to master their weapons and earn Achievement Points.

Challenges

Challenges for MIKILLJA and NORNE are now live. Complete all 5 Basic Tutorials to unlock them. Finish all 5 Challenges for MIKILLJA to earn the title Crusher, and for NORNE, the title Ranger.

#Operation STORM: Mashmak#

Modular Weapons

Two new Modular Weapons, Thermal Saber and Hex Missile Launcher, are now available. Obtain them as Mashmak loot or purchase them from Matrix Supplies with Matrix Credits:

The Thermal Saber is a single-handed melee Main Weapon. It uses a Boost Attack to close in on targets, bypassing Fluid Armor to deal Physical damage and Stagger. Charged attacks unleash a 3-hit ranged combo with the same effects. In the air, it performs an unparryable downward strike, dealing Physical damage and Stagger.

The Hex Missile Launcher is a one-handed weapon using Light Missile magazines. It locks onto targets to fire 6 missiles per attack, dealing Blast damage.

#System#

Interface

Pilots featured on any Career or Season Leaderboard will receive a congratulatory notification from S.H.A.D.O.W.

—S.H.A.D.O.W. Command HQ