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13 Jan

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PC servers will be taken offline Tuesday, January 14, 2019 at 4:30am PT for an extended downtime to bring you the January update below, and to perform important database migrations and maintenance. This downtime is expected to last up to 12 hours. Continent Rotation and Empire Strength Territory now matters at all times, as each empire gains strength when key facilities are captured, and when continent events are won. When a faction reaches 100 Empire Strength or more, a Meltdown alert fires off (provided no other events are currently active,) and the victorious faction will lock the continent. Gaining/losing Empire Strength is as follows:
  • Maintaining a link to an enemy Warpgate is worth 50 strength, (both is 100 strength.)
  • Maintaining ownership of the center base is worth 15 strength (or 30 on Esamir).
  • Maintaining ownership of a major facility is worth 15 strength (or 20 on Esamir).
  • Each continent-event win i...
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15 Mar

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Character Select Screen
  • We've improved the character select and character create screens to elements to bring in more of the in-game UI flavor, while still revitalizing the look.
  • These screens continue to be a work in progress as we polish it for Live.
Continent Stages
  • Unstable Warpgates now operate in 3 tiers: unstable single-lane (as is on Live,) unstable double lane (which adds an additional lane along the edge of the map,) and stabilized.
  • Unstable Warpgates will now check once every 2 minutes for populations on a continent once it's unlocked, and update the stability tier based on current population. (This can also skip tiers and completely unlock the continent at the 2 minute mark if enough players flood onto a new continent at once.) In addition, Unstable Warpgates stabilize over time in stages, if they have been unstable for too long.
  • Unstable Warpgates no longer rely on the alert...
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22 Feb

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NS Operatives
  • Fixed a crash when trying to log in with an NSO character.
  • First logins should now show team color on the first person arms without having to resupply.
  • Voice packs now change correctly if your team changes.
  • Operative loadout base body models are no longer caked in white.
  • Fixed some janky lookin ankles with Operatives on the loadout screen UI.
  • Modified visual FX for spawning, despawning, and changing classes.
Vehicles Sunderer and ANT
  • Tank Shell resistance (type 7) from -50 to -20
Dev Note: We've walked back some of the tank shell resistance reductions for Sunderers and ANTs over concerns of their limited maneuverability as larger, more easily struck targets. These changes equate to only one less shot to kill from the Live values (from Magrider AP,) instead of the two proposed with the last PTS update. MBT and Lightning... Read more

19 Feb

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NS Operatives
  • Changed the visuals on the default melee weapon.
  • Added an Auraxium melee weapon available through the Force Recon directive.
  • Long Rifles Directive master tier completions required from 5 to 4.
  • Launchers Directive master tier completions required from 5 to 4.
  • Updated vehicle Auraxium Trims to visually match infantry Auraxium Armors.
Vehicles Prowler, Magrider, Vanguard, Lightning, Sunderer, ANT
  • Tank Shell resistance (type 7) from 0 to -50
Dev Note: While the original goal of increasing survivability for more casual or inexperienced players was well intentioned, tank versus tank combat became too much of a slugfest to be enjoyable for veterans. This change is a major swing back toward shorter tank versus tank time to kill values to bring back some of the tense, fast-paced gameplay (as well as some of the frustration that gameplay caused.) W... Read more

12 Feb

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New Empire Specific Carbines We've added three new carbines to the arsenal, one for each empire. These weapons are still a work in progress, and lack finished attachments, aesthetic polish, and may receive tuning adjustments prior to release.
  • VE-C Horizon - Vanu Sovereignty - The controllable Horizon carbine fires a horizontal fan of three pellets from the hip, and a tighter, vertical fan of three pellets while aiming down sights.
  • MGR-C1 Charger - New Conglomerate - The Charger has a higher rate of fire than the typical NC Carbine, and has increased damage for the first few shots of every fresh reload.
  • MG-C1 Kindred - Terran Republic - The Kindred is a hard hitting carbine with a short period of increased fire rate every trigger squeeze.
Refine and Refuel - Continent Event
  • The Refine and Refuel continent event has been added to the rotation on Public Test Server. This eve...
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05 Feb

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Known Issues NSO characters aren't currently being sorted into teams properly, resulting many broken elements. Work to repair this functionality continues. Wraith Cloak (Flash)
  • Cooldown from 5sec. to 3sec.
  • Initial energy cost from 25 to 10
Dev Note: These changes made their way to PTS late last year, though notes were never posted. We've also repaired an issue where energy wouldn't drain, that was broken during a fuel bar UI fix around the same time period. End of Continent Precision Strikes
  • Damage over time area of effect from 300m to 50m
  • Detonation area of effect outer radius from 150m to 100m
Dev Note: Reducing the damage over time area of effect here will lets players redeploy from the zone more easily. NC MAX We've decided to increase ammo capacities beyond their current Live values to offset the reduced sustainability of NC MAX shotguns post PTS update. Slugs should ... Read more

01 Feb

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Misc. Changes, Fixes, and Additions Health Bars should once again be visible on spotted targets. Weapon medals are now set up for NSO Sticky Grenades, Proximity Mines, and Frag Grenades. Valkyrie VLG (Valkyrie)
  • Reload speed reverted to 2 sec. from 1.5 sec.
  • Direct damage from 500 to 575
  • Lifespan has been reduced further from 3.5 sec. to 3 sec.
Dev Note: After receiving feedback from PTS, we felt that the reload speed reduced the value of the weapon being wire guided. The damage increase compensates for some of the reverted reload speed, while maintaining the feeling of control. MAX Weapon Adjustments We spoke about a MAX unit revamp in various streams, and while this is not that, we did take a moment to address some of the New Conglomerate MAX' weaponry, and do some touchups on VS and TR MAX weapons. The NC MAX' shotgun weaponry has been heavily revised, not only to ree... Read more

31 Jan

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Nanite Systems Operatives (NSO) Fixes and Changes We've completed much of the remaining functionality for the Nanite Systems Operative faction, and fixed a multitude of reported issues. Please continue to provide bug reports as we move closer to a release date.
  • NSO characters can once again be created.
  • NSO characters are now assigned to the correct factions.
  • Fixed an issue where certain NSO first person animations would cover the screen with the character's shoulder.
  • Grenades and utility objects are now properly purchasable.
  • NSO Construction objects can now be purchased in the depot and from the ANT.
  • NSO characters are now immune to damage in Warpgates.
  • Personal/Squad Waypoints now appear on the map.
  • Radial Menu can now be used.
  • You will no longer start with a spawn beacon in-hand.
  • Sunderer spawns show up correctly now for NSO players.
  • NSO can heal and revive...
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08 Jan

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PC servers will be taken offline on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 6:30 AM PT (1400 UTC) for maintenance. Downtime is expected to last up to 3 hours. Server Performance We've identified and corrected some very specific areas that were causing server performance issues. We will be running a double experience FOR ALL event later in the month, along with the return of most Auraximas items (and fixes for the ones that were broken.) Server Transfers - Connery and Soltech character transfers end Feb. 1st Server Transfers are active once again, and the deadline to move your characters to and from Connery or Soltech has been extended through the rest of January. Additional Fixes
  • MGR-L1 Promise no longer uses the incorrect gold and auraxium tier kill requirements for directive completion.
  • The command list in-game should be updated with recently added commands.
  • Amerish Forest v2 Camo should show correct...
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13 Dec

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PS4 servers will be taken offline on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 6:30 AM PT (1400 UTC) for maintenance. Downtime is expected to last up to 2hours. Misc. Fixes, Changes, and Additions Fixed some incorrect iconography with pending and active alerts and events. Urban Forest, Snow Aspen Forest, and Desert Scrub v2 camos now show the correct colors. Added a mint c*ckpit glow cosmetic for the Valkyrie. Valkyrie Mint Lumifiber now counts toward the Slayride directive. The Little Helper received new muzzle effects, a new optic, and some additional visual polish.
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PC servers will be taken offline on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 6:30 AM PT (1400 UTC) for maintenance. Downtime is expected to last up to 2hours. Misc. Fixes, Changes, and Additions Fixed some incorrect iconography with pending and active alerts and events. Updated the command list, accessible through the Support button in the lower-left hand corner of in-game navigation screen. Urban Forest, Snow Aspen Forest, and Desert Scrub v2 camos now show the correct colors. Added a mint c*ckpit glow cosmetic for the Valkyrie. Valkyrie Mint Lumifiber now counts toward the Slayride directive. Fixed the confirmation string that appears when transfering your character to another server. The Little Helper received new muzzle effects, a new optic, and some additional visual polish.

05 Dec

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PS4 servers will be taken offline on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at 6 AM PT (1400 UTC) for maintenance. Downtime is expected to last up to 3 hours. Auraximas 2018 Each year, the sights of Auraximas stir the spirits of soldiers everywhere; a reminder to take time for one another, and focus not only on the war, but the world in which we fight it. Snowmen abound during the holiday season, and the battlescape is dotted with festive lights and decoration. Snowmen, Cookies, Fruitcake On each continent, you'll find snowmen scattered throughout, which provide progress toward your holiday directive. The rare golden snowman will yield a special holiday hood ornament if killed! In addition, players now have access to deployable snowman bodyguards in the utility slot. These bodyguards can be deployed outdoors, and will soak damage toward your holiday directive. Ammunition packs are now loaded with cookies, ... Read more
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PC servers will be taken offline on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at 6 AM PT (1400 UTC) for maintenance. Downtime is expected to last up to 3 hours. Auraximas 2018 Each year, the sights of Auraximas stir the spirits of soldiers everywhere; a reminder to take time for one another, and focus not only on the war, but the world in which we fight it. Snowmen abound during the holiday season, and the battlescape is dotted with festive lights and decoration. Snowmen, Cookies, Fruitcake On each continent, you'll find snowmen scattered throughout, which provide progress toward your holiday directive. The rare golden snowman will yield a special holiday hood ornament if killed! In addition, players now have access to deployable snowman bodyguards in the utility slot. These bodyguards can be deployed outdoors, and will soak damage toward your holiday directive. Ammunition packs are now loaded with cookies, a... Read more

21 Nov

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Nanite Systems Operatives We've begun our initial testing phase of the Nanite Systems Operatives system, referred to internally as "Black Ops." These mercurial robots will always fight for the lowest populated faction on whichever continent the player zones into. NSO characters can be created on Test Server using the character create system, and selecting the "Secret Stuff" faction. (But shhhh, let's keep this between us.) As an NSO character, you'll have access to common pool weapons and vehicles, and be able to fight alongside the faction you're assigned to. This initial round of testing has some unfinished features and fixes we're still working toward. We've listed known issues below. Please write a /bug report for anything new you discover.
  • NSO characters have no damage immunity in the Warpgate.
  • Many consumable/deployable items are unfinished.
  • Squad/personal waypoints don't appear on the map, but do appear on the HUD.
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10 Nov

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PC servers will be taken offline on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 6 AM PT (1400 UTC) for maintenance. Downtime is expected to last up to 3 hours. "Cortium is in higher demand since the Warpgates went on the fritz. Everyone is fearing the first real death in years. We can probably take advantage of that." - Memo from an unidentified Nanite Systems representative Misc. Changes, Fixes, and Additions
  • Continent events should now rotate more quickly, as was intended in the Aug. 16 update.
  • Pumpkin Pods have returned to their normal Drop Pod selves.
  • Construction Bunker terminals should no longer lose functionality after being destroyed and repaired.
  • Fixed some skinning issues with the Rift Knight armors. Icons still MIA in this update.
  • Magrider's base movement speed has been increased by roughly 5 to 10 kph depending on movement angles and chassis options.
  • Sunderer's Luminous Deflector tires should...
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10 Oct

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PC servers will be taken offline on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 6 AM PT (1300 UTC) for maintenance. Downtime is expected to last up to 3 hours. Nanite of the Living Dead As the sun slips beyond the horizon, an ominous darkness falls upon the denizens of Auraxis. The ground mills and groans as a new threat prepares to burst onto the battlefield. The Space, sorry, Spaaaaaaace Pumpkins have returned. For the month of October, the pumpkins are back and bringing with them a new Halloween directive and themed items to unlock.
  • Tier 1 Reward: 75 Pumpkin Seeds
  • Tier 2 Reward: 100 Pumpkin Seeds, Ectoblaster Event Sidearm
  • Tier 3 Reward: 200 Pumpkin Seeds, Halloween V Profile Banner
  • Tier 4 Reward: 400 Pumpkin Seeds, LB00 Python AP
Pumpkin Seedscan be used to purc... Read more