Patch Notes/v15.1.0.1

Hey Survivors!

Farlight 84 is scheduled for an awesome tune-up at 01:00 on October 26, 2023 UTC. The downtime will be approximately three hours. We apologize for the inconvenience, but on the bright side, you'll be compensated with Gold x4,000! Survivors can head to the App Stores to update the game when the new patch is available. Feel free to explore the new features, including the new hero - Maychelle, the new vehicle - War Falcon, the new weapon - Ancient Star, and the new Conquest Mode!

## What's New

### New Hero

* New Capsuler: Maychelle
	+ Ultimate - Ongoing Show: Maychelle's chosen location will raise a rock stage, and teammates on the stage can freely shoot bullets under the protection of electronic screens. Of course, the strong waves of sound surrounding the stage will carry everyone onto it! Enjoy the show!
	+ Tactical Skill - Bass Blaster: Mini speakers thrown by Maychelle can automatically attach to surfaces. The speakers emit continuous soundwaves that damage enemies on both sides.
	+ Passive - Rabbit Monitoring: Maychelle can tell the enemy's location by listening through her headphones when spotted by the enemy.

### New Vehicles and Weapons

* New Vehicle: Hover Vehicle - War Falcon
	+ War Falcon: The revolutionary hover vehicle from Sorollar Auto - the War Falcon - takes to the skies! This remarkable vehicle is armed with a built-in Cluster Missile system, delivering a visually stunning and powerful missile salvo. What's more, it can transform mid-air using its Fury Wings and execute nimble aerial maneuvers with Hawk-Eye Dodge.
* New Weapon: Shotgun - Ancient Star
	+ Ancient Star: The Energy shotgun has high single-shot damage with low error tolerance rate.

### New Mode

* New Mode: Conquest Mode (Beta)
	+ Introduction: The Nova Corp is under threat from invaders. Both sides must capture territory in this area to earn points, with the side achieving the higher score claiming dominance. Rally multiple squads to form a 16-player faction, seize territory, and strive for victory for your team!
	+ Rules: A 16v16 dual-faction duel where players can revive infinitely and freely change heroes and weapons after being knocked out. Capturing areas on the map adds points to your faction. The faction that reaches 100% points first wins.

### New Events

#### Battle Pass - Beatopia

* Phase 9 Battle Pass - Beatopia is here! Rewards include:
	+ SSR Hero Skin Ceanna - Acid Rocker
	+ SSR Hero Skin Maychelle - Violet Funkster
	+ SR Weapon Skin UMP-99 - Sonic Spree
	+ SR Vehicle Skin Air Beast - Bass Blaster
	+ And a ton of other SR Items, loads of Diamonds and Gold, just begging to be unlocked!
* This new Battle Pass will last from [2023/10/26 06:00:00 UTC] - [2023/11/30 05:59:59 UTC], during which you can get awesome rewards by completing Missions to upgrade your Battle Pass level!

### Lottery Wheel - Hop n' Draw

* Lottery Chest includes:
	+ SSR Hero Skin Momoi - Cheerful Tint
	+ SSR Trail - Playful Graffiti
	+ SSR Avatar Frame - Graffiti Expert
	+ SSR Sticker - Wronged
	+ More SR Items just waiting for you to unlock!
* Event Duration: [UTC 2023/10/26 06:00:00] - [UTC 2023/11/30 05:59:59].

### Lottery Wheel - Punkaholic!

* Lottery Chest includes:
	+ SSR Hero Skin Yong - Metal Rush
	+ SSR Weapon Skin M4 - Fuzz Bass
	+ SSR Loot Box - Vinyl Locker
	+ SSR Trail - Dynamic Pulse
	+ SSR Avatar Frame - Dynamic Stage
	+ SSR Sticker - Cool
	+ SSR Profile Background - Dynamic Roadshow
	+ SSR Profile Frame - Spray n' Pray
	+ SSR Chat Bubble - Metal Audio
	+ More SR Skins just waiting for you to unlock!
* Lottery Duration: [UTC 2023/10/26 06:00:00] - [UTC 2023/12/28 05:59:59].

### Sign-In Event

* 7-Day Sign-in Event - Sunset Boulevard
	+ Event Reward: SR Pod Skin - Sunset Boulevard
	+ Activate the 1st Fragment within the designated time to participate in the event. Log in for 7 days within 14 days after the event starts, and you can claim the limited skin!
	+ Event Duration: [UTC 2023/10/26 06:00:00] - [UTC 2023/11/30 05:59:59].
* 15-Day Sign-in Event - Military Tech
	+ Event Reward: SSR Jetpack Skin - Military Tech
	+ Activate the 1st Fragment within the designated time to participate in the event. Log in for 15 days within 30 days after the event starts, and you can claim the limited skin!
	+ Event Duration: [UTC 2023/10/26 06:00:00] - [UTC 2023/12/28 05:59:59].
* New 30-Day Sign-in Event - Flaming Heart
	+ Event Reward: UR Skin Mad Rat - Flaming Heart
	+ Activate the 1st Fragment within the designated time to participate in the event. Log in for 30 days within 60 days after the event starts, and you can claim the limited skin!
	+ Event Duration: [UTC 2023/10/26 06:00:00] - [UTC 2024/01/25 05:59:59].

### Recycling Plan

* Event Rewards:
	+ SSR Trail - Hidden Companion
	+ SSR Avatar - Eighth Note
	+ SSR Avatar Frame - Lively Party
	+ SSR Sticker - Humming
	+ SSR Profile Background - Melodic Waves
	+ SSR Emote - Down for the count
* Players can get the event items through missions or looting. Use to obtain the designated rewards in the Recycling Plan.
* Event Duration: [UTC 2023/10/26 06:00:00] - [UTC 2023/11/30 05:59:59].

### Ranked Match

* The new season starts after the update!
* S13 Season duration: [2023/10/26 06:00:00 UTC] - [2023/11/30 01:00:00 UTC]. Reach Platinum or above to get the SR Ember Skin - High-Energy Music. Reach Silver or above to get the S13 Avatar Frame. Other rewards include Trails, Emotes, Profile Backgrounds, etc.

### New Features and Optimizations

#### Battle Adjustments

##### Heroes

* Added Hero Free Trial. Players can now experience some heroes for free for a limited time. The heroes available for free trial will be periodically rotated.
* Adjusted the crouching height of male characters when not holding weapons.
* Ceanna:
	+ Ultimate - Medi-Ex
		- Increased the effective range of the Rescue Drone from 60m to 200m.
		- Reduced the time required to aid players with the Rescue Drone.
		- Reduced the skill's cooldown from 100s to 70s.
* Beau
	+ Ultimate - Cluster Grenade
		- Adjusted the speed of grenade deployment.
		- Reduced the post-throw animation time for grenade.
	+ Tactical Skill - Frenzy Blast
		- Adjusted the speed of grenade deployment.
		- Reduced the post-throw animation time for grenade.
* Syfer
	+ Ultimate - EMP Shock
		- Reduced the continuous shield damage enemies receive within the EMP radius.
		- Reduced the shield damage caused by EMP Shock after the explosion.
* Lucinda
	+ Passive - Shotgun Assault
		- The passive no longer grants Lucinda extra shotgun Ammo Capacity.
* MK.R
	+ Ultimate - Sky Roaming
		- Added extra visual effects to Mr.R during the ascent and airborne phases.
		- Added the transition animation during the parachute phase of the skill.
		- Reduced the landing recovery time during the parachute process of the skill.
		- Adjusted the camera animation when casting the skill.
	+ Tactical Skill - Fatal Volley
		- Reduced the damage dealt by the skill.
		- Hitting enemies with the skill will temporarily slow them down.
* Momoi
	+ Ultimate - Hoarder Drop
		- The skill will generate items based on the materials the current team needs.
* Yong
	+ Tactical Skill - Blinding Mark
		- Expanded the skill range.
	+ Ultimate - Divulge
		- Enemies detected by the skill will temporarily lose their ability to visualize movement information.
* Ember
	+ Ultimate - Vision Erosion
		- Enemies affected by the skill will display a visual indicator above their heads to show their impaired vision.
* Ducksyde
	+ Tactical Skill - Wrecking Duckball
		- Ducksyde gains a speed bonus during jumps while the sill is active.
		- Optimized the animation of the Ducksyde's jumps while the skill is active.

##### Vehicles

* Blazing Infantry:
	+ Optimized the damage judgment for Blaze Gun. The overlapping flame areas of Blaze Gun now deal higher damage.
	+ Reduced the cooldown of Shockwave. Adjusted the skill's mechanics, making the jump heights based on the camera angle.
	+ Reduced the cooldown of Transform and optimized its animation performance.
	+ Optimized the passengers' animation performance.
* Mobile Turret:
	+ Increased the transformation speed when using Artillery Mode.
	+ Reduced the vehicle's weak spot durability.
* War Spider:
	+ Reduced the vehicle's weak spot durability.
* Gunboat:
	+ Reduced the charge interval for Multi-Rocket Launcher.
	+ Increased the ammo reserve for Multi-Rocket Launcher.
	+ Reduced the damage dealt by Multi-Rocket Launcher.
	+ Reduced the vehicle's weak spot durability.
* Rocket Tarantula:
	+ Slightly increased the field of view in the attack mode.
* Single-Pilot Mecha:
	+ Reduced the vehicle's weak spot durability.
	+ Slightly raised the driver's seat.
* 4-Legged-Lizard:
	+ Adjusted the method for obtaining the vehicle to be through Airdrop.
	+ Reduced the charge time for Rechargeable Laser Cannon.
	+ Increased the projectile width for Rechargeable Laser Cannon.
	+ Reduced the firing interval for Rechargeable Laser Cannon.
* Air Beast:
	+ Adjusted the method for obtaining the vehicle to be through ground spawns.
	+ Reduced the damage dealt by Laser Cannon.
	+ Optimized the driving and firing performance.
* Optimized the feel and performance of some vehicles.
* Optimized the handling experience of driving vehicles on PCs.
* Optimized the animation performance when vehicle weak points are hit.

【Weapons】

* Balances and Adjustments
	+ Mods
		- Removed Gold-quality scopes. Only Green-quality scopes will be available in the game now.
		- Increased the ADS speed of Green-quality scopes.
		- Reduced the reload speed bonus from Stocks.
	+ Controller
		- Nerfed the Controller's Aim Assist.
	+ Overall Weapons
		- Increased the bullet flight speed for all weapons (except for Jupiter-6).
		- Optimized the algorithm for Aim Assist when picking targets.
		- Reduced the weapon draw speed.
		- Weapons carried by players will now be hanged on both sides of the character's jetpack.
* Assault Rifle
	+ Porcupine：Increased the bullet damage of Porcupine.
	+ Mad Rat：Added a Grip.
	+ VSS：Reduced the spread of VSS.
	+ Jupiter-6：Reduced the bullet flight speed of Jupiter-6.
* SMG
	+ MF18：Added a Grip.
	+ White Dwarf：Nerfed the extended magazine for the White Dwarf.
* Sniper Rifle
	+ Stellar Wind：Increased the bullet damage of Stellar Wind.
* Reload Mechanism
	+ Added full magazine reload/tactical reload for weapons. Reloading a non-empty magazine will be faster than reloading an empty magazine.
	+ Added full magazine reload Emotes for some weapons.
* Weapon Skins
	+ Added exclusive knockdown effects for the following UR Weapon Skins. Using these weapon skins to kill enemies will trigger advanced kill effects and sounds.
		- UR Skin Mad Rat - Flaming Heart
		- UR Weapon Skin M4 - Feral Beast
		- UR Weapon Skin AK77 - Gold Coronation
		- UR Skin Defender - Thunder Clap
		- UR Weapon Skin Invader - E.T. Enforcer
		- UR Weapon Skin Jupiter-6 - Slipspace Travel
		- UR Weapon Skin Generator - Clairvoyant Radiation

【Modes】

* Battle Royale
	+ Players can now change heroes during the preparation stage.
	+ Players can now tell their teammates in advance which hero they'd like to play when selecting a hero.
	+ Improved the victory celebration animation. Winning teams can now celebrate their victory for a while in the match.
	+ Optimized Airdrop collision animation.
	+ The style of combat visual information has been simplified. It will now only display enemies within a certain range centered around the character and will not display enemies in high places. The detection distance for visual information has been reduced.
* Solo Mode
	+ New Feature: Players can invite their opponents to another match from the tally page. If both players agree, they will automatically enter the next Solo match.
* Deathmatch
	+ In the weapon selection interface, players can now choose Scopes or not. Once confirmed, the system won't change the weapon configuration.
* Progressio
	+ Optimized movements when upgrading shields.

【Locations】

* Optimized certain awning structures in the Sunset City map to prevent wall-running issues.
* Optimized the rock climbing experience in the Sunset City and Lampton maps.

【Battle Adjustments】

* Settings
	+ Added separate graphics settings for the PC version.
	+ Added "FOV Field of View" settings.
	+ Added "Quick-switch scope" settings.
	+ Added "Mini-Map Rotation" settings.
	+ In the custom interface, it's now possible to set loot/Sticker buttons and lists separately.
* Other Changes
	+ Optimized the UI performance effect and locations for the PC version.
* Jetpack
	+ PC Players can now open the jetpack to loot items around.
	+ Optimized the performance effect of jetpack button.
* Hit Effects
	+ Optimized the hit effect color when hitting Summons.
	+ Optimized the hit text display when hitting enemies off-screen.
* Footsteps
	+ Optimized the enemy footstep audio effects when they were around.
	+ Optimized the enemy footstep audio effects when they were on the upper floors.
	+ Optimized the enemy footstep audio effects when they were on lower floors.
* Custom Settings
	+ Added a Custom Settings tab in the settings, allowing players to choose ally projection colors, enemy outline colors, and hit effect colors.
* Hit Feedback
	+ Optimized the directional blood display.
* The Mini-map will display the positions of nearby teams during the parachute phase.
* Optimized the logic for recommending the consumables.
* Added a squadmate downed icon and a rescue reminder button if a squadmate needs help.
* Optimized the Respawner's respawn effect.
* Mobile Controller
	+ Now supports playing with XBOX controller on mobile devices. The controller function needs to be enabled before use.
* PC Controller
	+ Optimized the controller's sensitivity algorithm.
	+ Added support for the PS5 DualSense controller.
	+ Added support for traditional trigger key control of wheeled vehicles and the ability to control it in settings.
	+ Optimized default button mapping for controllers.

【System Adjustments】

* New Feature: Custom Servers
	+ Added a new Custom Servers tab in the Custom Rooms and Modes menu, which displays the currently available servers.
	+ Players can choose and join any server to enter the corresponding match.
	+ Players can use specified items or Diamonds to open their own Servers and customize the server's duration, number of players, Modes, and more.
	+ Servers currently support the Conquest Mode.
* Custom Room
	+ Supports creating Dual Battle Royale mode.
	+ Added a one-click "Random Team" and "Fill Team" feature for the room host.
	+ Added advanced settings for Damage, HP, Movement Speed multipliers, and more in custom room settings.
	+ Observer mode now supports automatic commentary (BETA).
* Downloading Resource
	+ Added a resource download entrance in the lobby. If there are map resources that haven't been downloaded, players can click on the download entrance to enter the download interface and download map resources.
* Matchmaking
	+ Added a transition animation after successful matchmaking.
* Warehouse
	+ Added demonstration videos for hero skills.
	+ Supports choosing Emotes and Stickers for each hero in the Warehouse.
	+ Optimized the sorting order of Weapon Skins.
	+ Added demonstration videos for special Weapon Skins.
* Other Changes
	+ Iterated the overall in-game music.
	+ Added Chat Bubble backgrounds that can be switched in Custom Chat.
	+ Added exclusive hero voices for players to customize voices for different heroes.
	+ Optimized the in-game pop-up images function, adding a "Do not show again today" option. Enable to prevent the pop-up images from appearing again for the day.
	+ Remade the mode selection interface and optimized the interaction logic.

Farlight 84 Operation Team