Hello there,
Update 5.2.0 is rolling out next week and includes a wide range of balance changes, fixes and other areas of improvement.
Here is an overview of whatâs new:
- Map Rework: Hourglass
- Vault Weapons: All-Out Warfare attachments for SMGs, LMGs, and Sidearms
- Squad Management: Squad Orders, Lock/Remove functionality
- Ammo Crate improvements
- Dispersion tweaks to SMGs and LMGs
Areas of Improvement
Hourglass Rework
Letâs take a look at what's new with the reworked version of Hourglass.
We have reduced the overall size of Hourglass to keep combat focused, while having more opportunity to defend yourself through added cover along the primary routes where youâll find the action. Youâll also notice remnants of combat that has taken place over time and throughout the map alongside increased military presence and new fortified positions.
Village
The once quiet Village area at A1 is now a fortified military base, and the new starting location for Breakthrough matches.
Al Wadha Arches
The Al Wadha Arches at Flag B1 have received a complete overhaul in this now wartorn zone. The bridge has collapsed, creating a crater in this combat intense area. A new underground section has been added to keep you secure as you prepare for the assault.
You can also take combat to the new underground section below the Al Wadha Arches to find momentary relief from the ongoing battle outside.
Youâll also find the updated Rush layout will now take the combat to these new and updated underground areas.
Bridge
As you make your way from the Arches towards the downtown area, youâll notice the once pristine skyscrapers are engulfed in flames. The underpass has also been claimed by heavy combat and is littered with destroyed vehicles. Expect heavy resistance from the enemy as you face them in close-quarters-combat.
Security Checkpoint
Fight your way downtown across the main road with new fortified military positions. We have updated this area to make it ripe for vehicle gameplay. The areas leading further into the downtown area have also received new areas of cover which will help you during the assault.
Burj Al-Kahlej, Burj Alsamaha, SIB Building (Downtown area)
While the downtown area might look familiar, youâll find intense combat with plenty of new opportunities for the enemy to take advantage from new positions of cover.
Vault Weapon Attachments
With SMGs and LMGs as the final Vault Weapons to receive All-Out Warfare Attachments, the rollout is now complete across all weapon categories.
The P90, AKS-74U, PP-2000, M60E4, XM8 LMG, M240B, Type 88 LMG and the RPK-74M have also had their damage curves, dispersion, recoil behavior and accuracy tweaked to feel more consistent with All-Out Warfare counterparts as viable and competitive options.
In addition, Vault Sidearms have also received All-Out Warfare Attachments, where possible.
Since this is a large rebalance injection into the game, we will be monitoring the feedback and data post-update and we are ready to make further changes. We hope youâll enjoy discovering new ways to play as you interact with moment to moment engagements!
Squad Orders & Lock/Remove for Squad Management
Through Squad Orders leaders can now issue attack or defend orders towards objectives. Collaborate with your squad and earn additional XP (Squad Order Bonus) for successfully completing the orders.
Is your Squad Leader not up to the task? You will now be able to take leadership duties from them if your order requests are not being acted upon.
Lock Squad functionality is also enabled as part of this update, allowing Squad Leaders to lock and unlock squads as they see fit, as well as removing players.
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