Hi Miners,
Thanks to everybody for the feedback, both on the Experimental build, but also in general for the expectations for Update 25. This update is by far our biggest yet, and it even grew so big that we had to chop it up into two updates. This has created some confusion, questions, and speculations on what the experience will be and specifically for how to get the Overclocks. To sort this out, we’ve created a FAQ just on the topics around Deep Dives and Overclocks.
So Update 25 is not the complete Endgame?
In short: no. It’s more like Endgame: Part 1.
Update 25 will not release with the complete system for giving out Matrix Core rewards. Specifically, it will not include Blank Matrix Cores and Machine Events, which will be part of Update 26. Therefore, the total amount of rewards for Deep Dives is a bit less until Update 26 releases.
The time from Update 25 to Update 26 should be considered a transition phase, where you’ll be able to get a feel for Deep Dives and a taste of the Overclocks. And we, the developers, can get some valuable feedback while we finish and refine the system.
How many Overclocks will I be able to get in Update 25?
Each Deep Dive (Normal and Elite) will reward you with a random Matrix Core infused with a specific weapon Overclock. On top of this, you will get a weapon Overclock for completing the Weekly Core Hunt assignment. So in total, 3 weapon Overclocks per week. On top of this, you will be able to get Matrix Cores from the Forge Mastery, so some weeks you’ll get an extra Overclock.
And to get you started, there will be a new one-time Assignment for Promoted Dwarves - called Breach the Core - that will reward you with a generous amount of infused Matrix Cores, including 3 Overclocks.
Obtainable Matrix Cores:
New One-time Assignment: Breach the Core
- 3x Infused Matrix Cores: Weapon Overclocks
- 3x Infused Matrix Cores: Cosmetics
- Completion Unlocks Weekly Core Hunt Assignment
New Assignment: Weekly Core Hunt
- 1x Infused Matrix Core: Weapon Overclocks
- 1x Infused Matrix Core: Cosmetics
Deep Dive
- Stage 1: 1x Infused Matrix Core: Crafting Materials
- Stage 2: 1x Infused Matrix Core: Weapon Overclocks
- Stage 3: 1x Infused Matrix Core: Cosmetics
Elite Deep Dive
- Stage 1: 1x Infused Matrix Core: Crafting Materials
- Stage 2: 1x Infused Matrix Core: Weapon Overclocks
- Stage 3: 1x Infused Matrix Core: Cosmetics
Forge Mastery Level Reward (forge 5 Matrix Cores to increase level)
- 1x Infused Matrix Core (Either Weapon Overclock or Cosmetic)
ATTENTION: The way we reward Matrix Cores will change when we introduce Blank Matrix Cores!
So to sum it up: First week you engage with the system in Update 25, you will be able to obtain 8 WEAPON OVERCLOCKS: 3 (Breach the Core) +1 (Weekly Core hunt) + 1 (Deep Dive) + 1 (Elite Deep Dive) + 2 (From Forge Mastery if you forge everything).
Okay, so how many Overclocks will I be able to get in Update 26?
At the time of writing, 6 per week. 2 from doing Deep Dives, 1 from Core Hunt assignment, and up to 3 that you’ll be infusing yourself through doing Machine Events during normal missions.
In Update 26, we’ll introduce Blank Matrix Cores, and you will get these on top of the other rewards. We have not decided on a final amount, but it should at least double the weekly output, so in addition to your 3 Infused Matrix Cores, you’ll get at least 3 Blank Matrix cores (if you complete both Deep Dives and the Weekly Core Hunt). Furthermore, when you infuse the Blank Cores by completing a Machine Event, you’ll get some influence on the outcome. This is still in development, so we can’t say exactly how this will work yet.
How many Overclocks will there be in Update 25?
Update 25 will release with more than 90 weapon Overclocks (around 5-6 per weapon).
Will you release more Overclocks in the future?
Probably, but as always, we’ll weigh it against other features and content.
How often will the Deep Dives reset and when?
In Update 25, the two Deep Dives (Normal and Elite) will get a new seed each week (7 days), starting on the launch day (26th of September), and then the first new seeds on the following Thursday (3rd of October) and so on...
When will Update 25 and Update 26 release?
Update 25 releases on Steam on Thursday 26th of September at 1 PM CEST. And then followed by hot-fixes as needed. We hope to get it out on Xbox about two weeks later.
Update 26 does not have a release date but could be early November.
Remind me what a Matrix Core is?
Matrix Cores are basically a sort of item container. They can contain either a blueprint for a Weapon Overclock, a blueprint for a Cosmetic Item, or a hefty chunk of Resources (Crafting Materials). When you own a full, or “Infused” Matrix Core, you can go directly to the new Forge on the Space Rig and craft the reward if you have the prerequisite Crafting Materials. In Update 26, we’ll start rewarding you Blank Matrix Cores as well, which you’ll bring with you into normal missions and Infuse yourself by completing Machine Events (a new system of random events in normal missions, also introduced in Update 26). Infusing Matrix Cores manually is going to give you some choice in what exactly you’ll be infusing it with.
I’m still confused about Update 25 and Update 26! Help!
If you haven’t already seen it, we’ll advise you to watch the Update 25 Status Report video - most of what is said in the video is still true! You can also check the patch notes on the Experimental build. Again, they are not final but could help you find some more info.
We hope this FAQ has been able to answer most of your questions. And as always, we encourage you to discuss these things with your fellow miners (and us), on Discord, Steam, and Reddit.
Till next time,
Rock and Stone!
- The Ghost Ship Crew