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The Blade of the Brave: The Story of Mythic FFAR 1
Greetings Call of Duty: Mobile Community! Season 5 - Get Wrecked! has been out for a while now - have you tried the new FFAR 1? Or better yet, the Mythic FFAR 1? We have a special Community Behind the Scenes post for you all today because we wanted to get you all a behind-the-scenes look at the process of creating this one-of-a-kind weapon. Below we have our design team talking about their inspiration around designing the new Mythic weapon and their creative process. Time to get a glance behind the curtain! We hope you enjoy!
Ben (timi designer) -
The whole design team has made a great effort in designing each Mythic weapon and we always strive to release weapons our players will love. Now that Call of Duty: Mobile has entered its 4th year and we have released a variety of Mythic weapons, because of these our players’ expectations of weapon design have increased, and along with it comes an increased difficulty of design. So, we are here to introduce our design philosophy behind the Mythic FFAR 1 – Bright Blade.
The Sealed Sacred Sword, The Honed Sword Spirit
When we first considered designing a Mythic weapon for the FFAR 1, we first needed to experience its power in-game. We found its high fire rate suitable for close to medium-range combat. When encountering opponents with this weapon, victory or defeat is determined in an instant, much like two ancient swordsmen meeting on a narrow path.
We wanted to take that feeling and bring it to the weapon itself, hoping the weapon's wielder can transform into a swordsman who obtained a sealed sacred sword. Through countless duels, players can hone their skills and forge a tenacious spirit, winning recognition with their indomitable courage and unlocking the seal to obtain an invincible power. To accurately convey this concept, we considered the weapon's appearance, material texture, actions, and special effects to achieve our desired look.
Mysterious Metal Bismuth, Symbolizing Tenacity, and Energy
In terms of material and texture, we went for ancient bronze with a sense of vicissitudes and unique patterned Damascus steel. We even searched for similar famous swords and their materials, but all of them were missing the power and mystery we wanted. After exhaustive research and exploration, we discovered the magical metal Bismuth. Bismuth is a mysterious silver-white when first excavated, and after heating, melting, and cooling, it forms Bismuth crystals with complex patterns. Its color also changes with different oxidation levels.
In terms of material, the various forms of bismuth show the different states of the weapon:
- Black gold Bismuth symbolizes tenacity and the power of the seal.
- Golden Bismuth represents the bond of energy transfer.
- Red gold Bismuth symbolizes the gathering and explosion of energy.
In the honing process, it becomes more perfect and radiant, in line with our theme.
In terms of texture, the unique square maze-like pattern of Bismuth crystals matches the streamlined body of the sword, adding sharpness and mystery, symbolizing the endless energy trapped in the maze, perfectly fitting the "sealed sacred sword" theme.
The Sacred Sword Sheathed, Only for the Moment of Glory
Having found the right material, we began to work on the weapon's shape. At first, we wanted to design the weapon as a sharp sacred sword. However, during the design process, we found that players firing with a sword was too fantastic. Moreover, when swordsmen duel, the most revealing moment is when the sword is drawn from its sheath.
Therefore, we designed the weapon as two parts: the sacred sword and the sheath. The sacred sword is the energy core and the source of courage, which we named "Sword – Bright Blade”.
Sword – Bright Blade Concept Art
The sheath is the seal of the sacred sword and can externalize the energy from it. This sheath is the "FFAR 1- Bright Blade." As a sheath, we mainly used a black gold Bismuth metal core, supplemented with a small number of golden patterns to conduct energy. This design aims to tell warriors that only by honing their skills and defeating more enemies, can they gain the recognition of the sacred sword, draw more energy from it, and ultimately obtain its awesome power and glory.
FFAR – Bright Blade Concept Art
The Pleasure and Surprise of Shattering the Boundaries of the Void
The inspection, reload, and special weapon-switching animation are three ways to unseal the Bright Blade.
In the inspection animation - to better show the endless energy of the sacred sword after the seal is removed - we added a scene that shatters the void.
The reload animation is also centered around the scene of unsealing. When reloading, the sheath opens, and the sacred sword's energy is briefly released. The wielder inserts the magazine into the weapon, and the energy just released by the sacred sword reconnects with the sheath through the golden patterns - ready for battle once again.
When switching between the FFAR 1 and the Sword - in addition to trying to show the wielder's ease with the weapon in hand - we let the character perform a gorgeous sword flourish when switching to the secondary weapon in-game.
In summary, the design process of the FFAR 1 - Bright Blade was a continuous process of experimenting and rebuilding. We hope that the FFAR 1- Bright Blade can not only become a powerful weapon in the hands of warriors but also a symbol of courage and strength.
In the future, we will continue to listen to player feedback and suggestions, optimize and improve the design of weapons and equipment, and strive to bring more exciting and innovative content to the game. We hope that players can enjoy the thrill of battle and the joy of victory with the FFAR 1- Bright Blade and other weapons in the game.
Thank you for your support and love for our game. Please stay tuned for more exciting updates and new content in the future.
Details of FFAR 1 - Bright Blade
We hope you all enjoyed reading about the inspiration of the design process for the FFAR 1 – Bright Blade and the Sword – Bright Blade. Below we outlined each of the upgrades and unique features of the Mythic FFAR 1 so you all can see the inspiration and design in action!
Design Features
Multiple Iron Sights Options
The iron sight of FFAR 1- Bright Blade is composed of blonde lines, you can experience various iron sight styles after upgrading.
Weapon Switching Function
After reaching the completely upgrading the mythic weapon, when the player equips FFAR 1- Bright Blade along with Sword - Bright Blade in the same loadout and switches from the FFAR 1 to the Sword, the stock in the owner's hands will shift into the hilt and the core energy of FFAR-1 Bright Blade will emerge as the blade.
Weapon Effects
Elimination Effects on Frame
Each elimination benchmark will alter the look of the Bright Blade. The weapon shows energetic fluctuation and the veins gradually spread, which form an energy maze consisting of countless cubes. This energy maze is the power source of the gun core that converts its energy.
Death Effect
After enemies are defeated by the FFAR-1 Bright Blade, the sword falls from the sky, completing the unique elimination.
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Mythic Weapon Upgrade Path
Level 1\*
Unlock upgraded appearances for all attachments.
Level 2*
Core reward: upgraded elimination effect.
The Bright Blade will transform into three flying swords falling from the sky when the player accumulates 2 kills; for 4 kills, the Bright Blade will transform into several flying swords, and the vigorous sword volition will break enemies into pieces
Level 3*
Core reward Mythic shroud Helios Heart
A Mythic shroud will be unlocked at level 3 and the appearance of the weapon will upgrade; the shield formed by the sheath will protrude to highlight the gun.
Level 4*
Core reward: Tracer Rounds - Eternal Dazzle
Tracer rounds will be unlocked at level 4. The mythic weapon has a new muzzle flash, a unique bullet line, a hit effect, unique bullet holes, and more!
Level 5*
Core reward Mythic Shroud - Helios Blades
The highest level Mythic Shroud “Helios Blades” will be unlocked at level 5, the weapon appearance changes with various styles.
Music Design Concept
The theme music of FFAR-1 Bright Blade resonates with the resounding power of grand brass instruments, complemented by a crafted rhythm that has a sense of unwavering consistency. This music embodies the journey toward triumph, capturing the essence of every swordsman's noble quest for glory.
The core of this theme music is the melodic elements heard throughout the song. The fearlessness and determination conveyed by the music are worthy of every charge into the battlefield and live up to the trust placed in your team.
The tone and rhythm of music after upgrading the weapon will change and – like the upgraded weapon - become more vibrant and radiant.
The various music changes highlight infinite energy. Just like the soldiers who reach the battlefield with FFAR 1 - Bright Blade in hand, who move forward through each battle growing, training, and fighting countless soldiers all with the same purpose as themselves.
We hope you enjoyed this behind-the-scenes look at the new Mythic FFAR 1 – Bright Blade and the inspiration that brought it to life. The weapon is part of the Bright Gold Mythic Drop which is live in the game now and will be available until 7/8!
-The Call of Duty: Mobile Team
* MYTHIC WEAPON UPGRADES SOLD SEPARATELY
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