Side Note: We have some minor backend maintenance incoming August 12, 2025. This will not require a new client download. We will be ending the current PVP season a little ahead of schedule to accommodate for the newest arrival you’ll read about below.
Event Updates
Night Flights Weekend Event: You all embraced the darkness last weekend, and we’re happy to say–you’ll get to do it again! Expect to see Night Flights back for a second weekend in a row, but this time, we brought you a little company. Speaking of..
Black Market Event Update: The time has rafinally come pilots! On August 13, 2025 12:00 PM PT, gear up and get ready for one of the most highly anticipated planes to enter the Metalstorm airspace. Introducing..
New Plane: Rafale F3-R
While the Black Market event is active, you can unlock this plane at Hangar Level 10, afterwards it will return to its normal Hangar Level of 17. Role Type: Medium Fighter
(Max scaling in parenthesis)
Base Stats
130(260) hp
Top Speed: 1,350km/h
Acceleration: 45m/s²
Turn Rate: 39°/s
Ideal Turning Speed: 792km/h
Afterburner Fuel: 13s
Traits
Delta Wing
Increased turn rate while braking by +20.
Look And Shoot
Target enemies by centering your camera on them. Activate this by using Cursor Aim, Camera Padlock, or Free Look. Max Target Angle: 110°
Loadout
6x Medium Range IR Missiles
Range: 7.0km
Damage: 80(160)
Speed: 4,680km/h
Turn Rate: 45°/s
Lock Angle: 10°
Lock Time: 1.1s
Dev Note: These IR missiles have a longer lock time up to 2.0s at max range. This reduces down to 1.1s the closer you are to your target.
Internal Precision Cannons
Max Damage: 192(384)dps
Ideal Range: < 0.8km
Reticle Range: < 1.0km
Spin Up Time: n/a
Spread: Very Low
Overheat Time: 3.4s
Ammo: ∞
Armor Piercing: None
3 Flares
Special Ability: Arc Pulse
Free-look to highlight a target, then activate Active Radar Cancellation (ARC) to prevent that target from seeing you on radar for 10 seconds. The target will lose all HUD indications of your presence and won’t be able to gain lock with radar-guided missiles, but if they get close enough they will still have cannon and rocket lead indicators.
Cooldown: 25/15/5s
Miscellaneous
Bug Fixes
Fixed an error that was occurring for some players in the tutorial.
Issues & Feedback
Please report any issues or bugs you might be experiencing in our Discord, or contact us at [email protected]. Your feedback is welcome and appreciated as it helps us make Metalstorm the best it can be.
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