[New Gameplay: Nightmare Trial]
1. The all-new Nightmare Trial gameplay and nighttime Shutter Island are coming to War Tide! Join the Trial and enjoy the hunt!
2. Searching or fighting will earn you Giggle Coins! The Clown will reward players who rank high in Giggle Coins.
3. After a certain amount of time, the player ranked No. 1 in total Giggle Coins will be chosen as the Clown's spokesperson and receive his chainsaw.
4. Special hunting missions are also coming to War Tide. Happy hunting!
[Map Update]
1. New Map - Graffiti District: Graffiti District will be added to [SF - Strike Map Pack], [Hot Zone], [Arms Race], [Weapon Master], [Team Deathmatch], and [Free For All] on November 5. This vibrant graffiti-filled neighborhood is home to residents who love graffiti culture and soccer. Watch out for the small connecting pipes around the map—use them well in battle for surprisingly effective results!
2. Apex Arena has been added to Weapon Master Mode.
3. Night maps are coming to Big Head Mode and Nightmare Trial Mode.

[Weapon Adjustments]
MP7
Moderately increases reload speed
Heavy Trigger: +1 Damage to all body parts
AUG
Upper Chest Damage: 23 → 25
DMG Distance Dropoff Reduced
Bzion
Reload Speed slightly increased
Bizon - 32-Round R.I.P Drum: Increased headshot damage; added reload speed boost
QBZ95
QBZ95 Armor-Piercing Magazine: Headshot damage increased; chest, abdomen, and limb damage reduced

[Striker Adjustments]
VOX's gunfight advantage and disruption capabilities are a bit too strong in the current version. Sonic Overdrive's delayed damage application gives him a significant edge in gunfights, while the sustained disruption and slow from Sonic Grenade, along with LV5 Distortion Pulse's restriction on camera movement, also limit opponents' room to counterplay.
This adjustment will reduce Sonic Overdrive's delayed damage ratio, shorten Sonic Grenade's disruption duration, and lessen the slow and camera movement restriction, giving opponents more opportunities to respond. We will continue to monitor its performance in live matches and player feedback after these changes.
VOX
[Sonic Overdrive]
Delayed damage resolution ratio: 30% -> 25%
[Sonic Grenade]
Interference duration per wave: 3s -> 2s
Slow effect: 30% -> 25%
[Distortion Pulse (LV5)]
View rotation speed reduction: 50%->20%

[Benefits Event]
The holiday is almost here—take part in Nightmare Trial and enjoy even more rewards!
1. 10/20 [Halloween Free Draws]: The Eternal Striker skin ZERO - Odashadow returns for a limited time! Take part in the event to get 150 draws guaranteed, plus Sedan - Odashadow, Katana - Ronin, Execution rewards, and more!
2. 10/20 [Nightmare Trial Leaderboard]: The all-new Nightmare Trial Mode is here! Take on the trial and climb the leaderboard to claim the new Limited Emote - Don't Be So Serious, ranking Titles, and more!
3. 10/23 [Halloween Rally Rewards]: The all-new weapon skin Spear - Blossom, featuring an exclusive reload animation, is here! Invite friends to join the event, rally your squad, and claim this brand-new gun skin for free!
4. 10/29 [Starting Gift]: MP155 - Hotblast returns for a limited time! Play one match in any Mode each day to get it, with Dirt Bike skins, Loot Crate skins, and more up for grabs!
5. 10/30 [Pumpkins? Gold!]: Log in from 10/30 to 11/1 to claim up to 999 Gold! Log in during the holiday to claim surprise Gold rewards!
6. 10/30 [Big Head Challenge]: Big Head Gameplay returns! Complete the Big Head Challenge to claim the brand-new Playpal - Gravity Malfunction! Come toss Emma in the palm of your hand!
7. 11/7 [Ranked Sprint]: Starts during the final week of the current season in BR Mode. Participate in matches to earn Rank Coins and special signature rewards.

[New Arrivals]
1. The all-new EVO-tier melee weapon Skin [Raze] will officially launch in the [Raze Valor] prize pool on October 20! Phantom code flows as the blade, sharp as fangs, lies ready to strike, embodying a lethal edge with a cold, high-tech aura. The code awakens, and the fangs are unsheathed!
2. The all-new EVO-tier weapon Skin [Kar98k- Shuriken ] will officially launch in the [Spiral Thousand Blades Valor] prize pool on October 23! Silver-white blades coil around the gun body as blue-violet energy gathers into a fierce vortex, showcasing the mystery and Swiftness of Phantom ninjutsu. The spiral builds, and a thousand blades pierce the air!
3. The all-new Eternal-tier weapon Skin [MP7 - Netherflame] is coming to the [Ascension Gacha] prize pool on October 25! Silver-and-black blades interlace as eerie green energy runs through the gun body, like a deadly Phantom tearing its way out of the nether realm. Spend 50 Gold to start one round of Gacha, then rank up for free and challenge for grand prizes tier by tier!
4. The all-new Eternal-tier weapon Skin [GALIL- Fright ] will officially launch in the [Ghostfire Terror Saw Valor] prize pool on October 30! Its razor-sharp saw teeth radiate ferocity and menace, making it a Halloween Eternal-tier weapon Skin.
5. [M82 - Pumpknight] will return to the [Pumpknight Valor] prize pool on October 31! Bones awaken, and the pumpkin grins wickedly. Gunfire cuts through the long night, with terror following like a shadow. It brings a chilling chainsaw-roar presence to the battlefield—ghostfire ignites, and the Terror Saw arrives!
6. The Eternal-tier Striker Skin [Ran - Rave] returns to [Rave Eternal Valor] on November 6! Echoes surround you, with phantoms at your side.
7. The all-new Ultra-tier Weapon Skin [AR97 - Starry Hymn] will officially launch in the [Starry Hymn Stash] prize pool on October 22! A deep starry galaxy is fused into the weapon, while golden sacred emblems shine with radiant light. It brings the order and power of the cosmos to the battlefield, playing a grand hymn of victory. The galaxy is boundless, and the hymn resounds!
8. The all-new Ultra-tier Weapon Skin [Bizon - Mind Calculation] will officially launch in the [Mind Calculation Stash] prize pool on November 3! Futuristic technology is concentrated within it, and holographic data flows with radiant hues. Every shot is a precise calculation, sweeping across the battlefield with a storm of numbers. Divine thought descends, leaving nothing uncalculated!

[SYSTEM OPTIMIZATIONS]
1. New Player Optimization: The New Player Academy is now live. Replay out-of-match guidance with one tap, view illustrated tutorials, and get up to speed fast.
2. Custom Rooms: Added the "Only Room Owner Can Invite" feature. When enabled, only the room owner can invite players to join the room in Custom Rooms.

[In-Game Optimizations]
1. Fixed an issue with incorrect inspection audio for the melee weapon - Slippers
2. Fixed an issue with incorrect SF round phase transitions
3. Added a close-range fade effect in TPS Mode. When the camera gets close to your Striker, the character, weapon, and charms will automatically fade out to reduce obstruction of the crosshair and combat view
4. Optimized the controller [Auto Sprint] setting: When enabled, pushing the left stick into the trigger range will automatically activate Tactical Sprint
5. Optimized the model visuals for Strikers' default skins on low graphics quality.
6. Optimized the performance of HANK, JET, and VOX's skill indicators on Low graphics quality, improving frame rate performance when using skills.