Attention Pilots:

Mecha BREAK will undergo scheduled maintenance starting May 26 at 12:00 (UTC+8). Login and gameplay will be unavailable during this period. Estimated downtime: 8 hours (subject to change—check official announcements for updates). All Pilots who log in within 14 days after maintenance will receive routine compensation via mail.

The main changes in this update include:

Season 3 Extension Compensation

To make up for the inconvenience caused by the season extension, all Pilots will receive the following via mail once Season 4 launches:

• Compensation: Supply Crate · Rhythm (Untradeable) ×20, Matrix Credits ×50,000, Mission Tokens ×5,000.

• Eligibility: All Pilots who registered and created a character before the Season 4 season maintenance on May 26.

New Season Starter Pack

Season 4: Rising Embers is here! To help you get up to speed with the upcoming new mode, we'll be distributing a PyroGenesis Combat Pack after Season 4 launches.

Eligibility: All Pilots who log in within 2 weeks of the Season 4 update.

Pack Contents:

Modular Weapons

[Gatling Gun IV] ×2, [Induced Sword IV] ×1, [Complex Shield IV] ×1

Rare Custom Mods (Fixed stats & values)

[Max Energy ↑ / Energy Reactivation Threshold ↑] ×3

[Max HP ↑ / Repair Intake ↓] ×3

[Evade Energy (Ground) ↓ / Boost Speed (Ground) ↓[/b]] ×3

[Evade Energy (Air) ↓ / Boost Speed (Air) ↓] ×3

[Overall Damage ↑ / Landing Rebalance Delay ↑] ×3

[Cooldown ↓ / Lock Reset Delay (Obstructed) ↓] ×3

Modular Weapon Upgrade Modules

Usable after Season 4 launches to upgrade Modular Weapons and boost their overall stats.

[Modular Weapon Upgrade Module IV] ×3, [Modular Weapon Upgrade Module V] ×2

Spectral Nexus – Beta

The Spectral Nexus is a virtual combat training system built by S.H.A.D.O.W. using live combat data. The system features multiple enemy types, incorporating dynamic Striker enhancement on top of prototype BREAK Strikers to push Pilots' overall skill to the next level.

• How It Works:

  • Fight through consecutive waves of enemy Strikers in a virtual arena. Push for higher levels and earn scaling rewards. Each run is time-limited—neutralizing targets earns you an in-run currency called Virtual Tokens.

  • After each level, choose one Upgrade to equip, or spend Virtual Tokens on supplies and upgrade modules to power up for the next wave.

  • You can exchange Credits for Virtual Tokens after each level.

  • Modular Weapons, Gliders, and Airdrop devices can be used freely during runs without being consumed.

  • Usable Airdrops: Weapon Airdrop, Ammo Airdrop, Glider, Repair Beacon, Decoy Beacon, Recon Beacon.

  • Restricted Airdrops: Cargo Rocket, Lockdown Zone Beacon, Extraction Beacon.

  • Enemies do not drop bonus loot during the run. Rewards are calculated based on the highest level reached.

  • The run ends immediately if your Striker is neutralized, the timer runs out, or you manually exit.

  • A new Spectral Nexus leaderboard (Top 100) is now available. Rankings are based on highest level reached; ties are broken by fastest clear time. Resets every two weeks on Monday at 04:00 (UTC+8).

• Rewards: Based on level cleared—includes Supply Crates, Mission Tokens, Mod Boxes, Corite Ore, Modular Weapons, Glider parts, and more.

• Availability: Permanently available after Season 4 launches.

• Access: Via Operation STORM → Spectral Nexus tab.

Shop Updates

New Addition

• [STRKER ARCHIVE: ALPHARD MK-I] goes on sale after the update. 20% off for the first two weeks.

  

  a. [STRKER ARCHIVE: ALPHARD MK-I]

  Unlocks Pilot Chiara Murphy and Striker Design ALPHARD MK-I.

  • Pilot Chiara Murphy comes with an exclusive boarding animation, execution animation, and accessories.

  • Striker Design ALPHARD MK-I features a unique model, movement, and weapon special effects.

  b. [Chiara Murphy] Themed Set

  Available after the update. Includes Mask [Eve of Evolution · Mecha Soul], Back Accessory [Eve of Evolution · Ascend], and Waist Accessory [Eve of Evolution · Transcend]. Items can be purchased individually with Corite for 20% off.

• New outfit: [Trendsetter] is available for individual Corite purchase or 20% off as a full set.

  [Trendsetter] includes: [Trendsetter] outfit, Eyewear [Idol Presence], Earpiece [Star of the Stage], Leg Accessory [Debut Memento], and Back Accessory [Flying Boombox].

Ace Recruitment

• Striker Archive Returns & Discounts

  

  Once Season 4 goes live, all previous Striker Archives will return to the Ace Recruitment.

  All Archives are 20% off for the first two weeks. After that, a rotating discount cycle begins every two weeks, with two randomly selected Archives offered at 20% off.

• Striker Designs & Elite Pilots Updates

  Updated the movement and weapon VFX for the FALCON CUSTOM, and improved the visual quality of Leonie Fèvre.

  

• Striker Archive Perks

  • Mission Token Bonus: When deploying a Custom Striker, end-of-match Mission Token earnings are increased by 50%, and teammates receive an additional 25% bonus.

  • Important Notes

    • The bonus does not stack with multiple Custom Strikers on the same squad.

    • If a Pilot has both their own bonus and a teammate's bonus active, only their own bonus applies.

    • The bonus is determined by the Striker Design equipped at the time of match settlement. (Example: If you enter with a Custom Striker in a casual mode but swap to a standard Design before the match ends, you will not receive the bonus.)

Shop Overhaul

After the update, the shop structure will be completely reorganized. Several existing tabs will be retired, and a new [General Store] tab will be added for streamlined browsing and purchasing.

• Tab Changes

  [Matrix Selections], [Seasonal Sets], and [Seasonal Cosmetics] will be removed after the update. Some items from those tabs will be consolidated into the new [General Store], sorted by category.

• [General Store] Breakdown

  a. Recommended

  New outfit set, Trendsetter is now available.

  New seasonal weapons: [Split Emitter · Rhythm], [Recon Kit · Rhythm], [Pulse Claw · Rhythm], plus new seasonal [Pattern · Rhythm] — purchasable with Mission Tokens or Corite.

  New seasonal [Supply Crate · Rhythm] now available for Mission Tokens.

  

  The New Arrivals shop is no longer gated by [Matrix Contract] and does not require accumulated Mission Tokens to unlock purchase eligibility.

  [Supply Crate · Rhythm] (10/week limit): Guaranteed to contain a random themed Pattern and random-quality [Corite Ore · Rhythm]. Additionally has a chance to drop one of the following:

  [Pattern · Rhapsody] or [Pattern · Resonance] (guaranteed within 160 opens).

  Seasonal weapon skins [Bastard Sword · Rhythm], [Dueling Forcefield · Rhythm], or [Complex Shield · Rhythm] / [Shield Blade · Rhythm] bundle (2-piece set) (guaranteed within 300 opens).

  b. Limited Edition

  Rotates weekly from the following two pools:

  • Past seasonal weapon skins (formerly in [Matrix Selections]) — 2 random skins per week, purchasable with Corite or Mission Tokens.

    • Scorching Fire Series: [Battle Halberd · Scorching Fire], [Lance · Scorching Fire], [Support Jetwing · Scorching Fire]

    • Pulse Light Series: [Winged Form · Pulse Light], [Decoy Drone · Pulse Light] (NARUKAMI), [Mobile Beam Cannon · Pulse Light], [Charge Splitter · Pulse Light]

    • Eternal Void Series: [Drone Launcher · Eternal Void], [Long-Range Emitter · Eternal Void], [Airdrop Kit · Eternal Void], [Airborne Kit · Eternal Void]

    • Radiance Series: [Sling Grappler · Radiance], [Sniper Bow · Radiance], [Rapid Assault Mode · Radiance], [Turret Form · Radiance]

  • Past seasonal Outfit Sets — 3 sets rotate every two weeks. Items can be purchased individually, or buy the full set for 20% off. Includes all sets from previous events, Matrix Selections, and limited-time offers.

  c. Strikers

  All Striker-related content from Season 0 through Season 3 will be available, including:

  • All Strikers.

  • 6 mythic event-exclusive Striker Designs (Skyrend, Monarch, Overlord, Rainfall, Sinslayer, Tempest).

  • All past season-limited Patterns, plus all Patterns from limited sets.

  d. Pilots

  Accessories now available for Corite or Mission Tokens, including:

  • All Pilot accessories previously obtainable via the random shop or [Ace Conquest].

  e. Supplies

  All supply items in this section are weekly purchase-limited and can be bought with Mission Tokens. Includes:

  • Supplies: Collector's Crates*, [Mod Box · Superb], [Mod Box · Rare], [Mod Box · Flawless], [Modular Weapon Upgrade Module I], [Black Box].

  • Devices: [Restricted Zone Key I/II/III], [Rocket Beacon I/II], [Solo Extraction Beacon], and [Squad Extraction Beacon].

  • [Collector's Crates]: The Supply Shop will stock four varieties — Collector's Crate · Scorching Fire, Collector's Crate · Pulse Light, Collector's Crate · Eternal Void, and Collector's Crate · Radiance — each limited to 20 per week.

  • Collector's Crate · Scorching Fire

    • [Pattern · Fierce Flames], [Pattern · Misra Matrix], [Pattern · PyroGenesis], [Pattern · Laughing Emoji]

    • [Emergency Support Drone · Scorching Fire] (PINAKA)

    • [Heavy Battleaxe · Scorching Fire] (WELKIN)

    • [Aerial Assault Form · Scorching Fire] (SKYRAIDER)

  • Collector's Crate · Pulse Light

    • [Pattern · Ingenuity] [Pattern · Zephyrvane]

    • [Complex Shield · Pulse Light] (HURRICANE)

    • [Howitzer · Pulse Light] (TRICERA)

    • [Rocket Pod · Pulse Light] (STEGO)

    • [Orbital Targeting System · Pulse Light] (SERENITH)

  • Collector's Crate · Eternal Void

    • [Pattern · Turbulence] [Pattern · Shadowlight]

    • [Charged Beam Cannon · Eternal Void] (NARUKAMI)

    • [Assault Warblade · Eternal Void] (STELLARUS)

    • [Energy Blaster · Eternal Void] (HURRICANE)

  • Collector's Crate · Radiance

    • [Pattern · Scars] [Pattern · Shadow Mirage]

    • [Reflector Drone · Radiance] (HEL)

    • [Energy Autocannon · Radiance] (SERENITH)

    • [Energy Autocannon · Radiance] (SKYRAIDER)

    • [Cover Airdrop Kit · Radiance] (PINAKA)

  Opening a Collector's Crate guarantees one random Pattern (random quality and theme). You also have a chance to receive a bonus drop of either a seasonal Pattern or a seasonal weapon skin. Seasonal Patterns are guaranteed within 160 opens; seasonal weapon skins are guaranteed within 300 opens. Pity counters are tracked independently per crate type and do not carry over from previous seasonal crates.

  f. Other

  All Access Cards and Holo Backgrounds previously sold in the [Matrix Selection] tab across all past seasons will be available here.

System Adjustments & Upgrades

Matrix Contract Revamp

This season, we've done a full overhaul of the Matrix Contract's reward structure and progression pacing. The new contract follows a "51 + 9" tier layout, with rewards more focused on practical progression and seasonal combat needs. Paid track value has been significantly increased, and the overall progression curve is much clearer.

Upon signing the [Matrix Contract], you'll immediately receive 400 Corite, 15,000 Mission Tokens, and 50,000 Credits. The remaining 800 Corite unlocks gradually through later tiers.

• Rewards:

Contract holders receive roughly 3× the free track rewards. Building on previous seasons, this season adds 1,200 Corite, Modular Weapon Upgrade Materials (Tier I–IV), a cumulative total of 235 Supply Crates · Rhythm, plus a season-exclusive Frame and Escort Drone.

• Contract Perks

  • End-of-match rewards boosted to 200% in all combat modes.

  • Combat Mission and Storm Mission completion rewards boosted to 200%.

  • Exclusive title "Contractor" active for the duration of the contract.

  • Unlocks 2 extra Secure Cargo Bay slots in Mashmak.

• Tier Breakdown

  Tiers 1–51: Contract holders earn a total of 1,200 Corite, the season-exclusive frame, and escort drone across this entire stretch. Within that, Tiers 1–11 require only 3,000 Mission Tokens per tier and offer quick access to growth materials and combat resources. Tiers 11–51 are the standard reward track at 4,000 Mission Tokens per tier.

Matchmaking Changes

Operation VERGE: Solo queue players will now only match against other solos. Duos and trios can match into each other's games. The six-stack queue has been removed.

Ace Arena: Solos match exclusively with solos. Trios match exclusively against trios. Duos are no longer eligible for Ace Arena matchmaking.

Casual Modes: No squad size restrictions.

Modular Weapon Upgrade

A new weapon upgrade system has been added. In the [Inventory] tab, Pilots can use same-type Tier I–VI weapons or Modular Weapon Upgrade Modules as fodder, along with a Credit cost, to feed enhancement XP into a target weapon. Enhanced weapons gain stat increases and a corresponding boost to your Combat Readiness score.

Tier I–IV weapons can be enhanced up to Level 10. Tier V weapons cap at Level 15. Tier VI weapons cap at Level 20.

Note: Upgraded Modular Weapons cannot be listed on the Marketplace.

Pilot Customization Shop Changes

All Pilot appearance customization items previously found under Store → Seasonal Cosmetics → Styles have been moved to Striker Bay → Pilot → Pilot Appearance.

• Under the Alter Style tab, the Makeup and Hairstyle sections no longer display items randomly — everything is now browsable and unlockable with Corite. New item categories added under Makeup include: Facial Details, Eyebrows, Eyelashes, Eyeshadow, Eyeliner, Iris, and Lip Makeup.

• The [Tattoos] tab remains fully intact with all sections: Face, Torso, Left Arm, Right Arm, Waist, Left Leg, and Right Leg.

Season 4 Season-End Rewards — Major Buff + New Ace Arena Rewards

Season 4 season-end rewards for both Tier milestones and leaderboard placements in Operation VERGE have been significantly increased compared to Season 3. Additionally, Ace Arena now has its own Tier and leaderboard rewards for the first time.

• Operation VERGE (Operation VERGE and Ace Arena share the same title rewards — each title can only be earned once.)

• Leaderboard Rewards (Operation VERGE and Ace Arena share the same medal rewards — each medal can only be earned once.)

Loadout slots expanded — Custom & Proprietary Design tabs now separated

After the update, Custom Design and Proprietary Design will be split into their own tabs. Custom Design slots can now be expanded up to 9 total.

Unlocking Slot 2 and Slot 3 costs 2,000 Mission Tokens each. Every slot after that costs 200 Corite. Already-unlocked slots are unaffected.

The following designs have been moved to the Proprietary Design tab: Custom Striker, Moonwell, Onyxgold, Mapledawn, and 6 mythic Designs (Skyrend, Monarch, Overlord, Rainfall, Sinslayer, Tempest)

Mission Token reset

All existing Mission Tokens will be wiped when Season 4 launches. Plan accordingly and spend them before the update. Going forward after Season 4, Mission Tokens will no longer reset between seasons.

In-Match chat removed

To combat collusion, match-fixing, and toxic behavior, all in-match chat functionality has been removed across all modes.

Mods

A new Perfect-quality mod tier has been added. Perfect mods roll with 2 positive stats and 1 negative stat, following the same randomization rules as existing mods.

Compared to Flawless-quality mods, Perfect mods have significantly higher negative stat values, but their positive stat ranges are wider in both directions — lower floors, higher ceilings — opening up more build potential and a higher power ceiling for min-maxers.

[Mod Box · Perfect] drops from Mashmak in-match loot and Spectral Nexus end-of-match rewards.

[Mod Box · Perfect] can be listed on the Marketplace; opened Perfect-quality mods cannot.

Striker Calibration

A new Striker Calibration system has been added. Note: Calibration boosts do not apply in Operation VERGE or Ace Arena.

After completing matches in Operation VERGE Ranked, Casual, Ace Arena Ranked, Casual, or Operation STORM (including Spectral Nexus), Pilots earn Calibration XP for the Striker they used. Once enough XP is accumulated, you'll progressively unlock that Striker's exclusive upgrade nodes, which buff base stats like HP and Damage.

At launch, each Striker will have 20 upgrade nodes available. Future updates will add more nodes and Striker-specific upgrades targeting ability damage, area of effect, cooldowns, and effect mechanics.

Permanent Events

Daily Login Rewards (adjusted): Logging in for 7 cumulative days now grants: Supply Crate · Rhythm ×1, Mod Box · Rare ×1, Modular Weapon Upgrade Module II ×2, Paint Kit ×1, and 2,000 Credits.

Sortie Missions — "Achieve victory in Operation VERGE," "Achieve MVP in Operation VERGE," and "Conduct Extractions from Mashmak," along with Combat Missions and Storm Missions, will continue to reset after this update.

[Good to See You Again, Pilot], [Weekly Free Trials], [Weekend Clash], and [Link and Claim Your Reward] will operate as normal during Season 4.

[Weekly Free Trials] now includes [FREYR].

Balance Changes & New Stats

New General Stats (Currently Spectral Nexus Only)

• [Crit Damage]: Determines the damage multiplier when a crit is triggered. All Strikers start at 150% Crit Damage.

• [Crit Rate]: Determines the chance of landing a critical hit. All Strikers start at 0% Crit Rate.

• [Evasion Rate]: Gives a chance to dodge incoming enemy attacks entirely. All Strikers start at 0% Evasion Rate.

Modular Weapon Balance

• War Hammer

  • You can now jump during charged heavy attacks.

  • Energy Regen lockout after charged heavy: 1.5s → 1s.

• Thermal Saber

  • You can now jump and dash during the charged projectile release.

• Hex Missile Launcher

  • Missile flight speed increased.

  • Missile tracking slightly reduced.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where FALCON and SKYRAIDER would regenerate evasion charges abnormally under certain conditions.

• Fixed [Mod Box II] dropping incorrectly.

• Fixed FREYR's Aux 3 (Phantom Jetwing) causing abnormal reticle size and lock-on duration.

• Fixed an issue where cluster munitions fired by the Hex Missile Launcher and SKYRAIDER's Aux 3 (Missile Dispenser) were still being intercepted by certain hostile NPCs in Operation STORM.

• Fixed an issue where LUMINAE (Aux 2), INFERNO (Aux 3), and FREYR (Aux 3) would not immediately begin Energy recovery after activation during an Energy depletion state.

• Fixed deployed drones not inheriting their parent Striker's bonus damage attributes.

• Fixed FREYR's Buzzsaw Shield continuing to attack an enemy Striker's main body after destroying that Striker's drones.

• Fixed PINAKA's War Hammer (Modular Weapon) spin attack clashing against its own Cover Airdrop Module.