APB Reloaded News

[p]Hi everyone,
[/p][p]Yesterday, we took the game down for standard maintenance and to switch Anti DDoS providers.[/p][p]This was supposed to be a pretty simple procedure... but like all things APB, it quickly unraveled and turned into a cluster.

Our fiber connection in Amsterdam has had some issues, and it went out midstream.[/p][p]They got in back online, but an issue with other hardware prevented the EU World from fully functioning.[/p][p]We sorted out those issues, only to have the optic fiber connection go bad again.[/p][p][/p][p]At this point, we have worked with our Amsterdam host to replace all the hardware giving us issues. The goal is get EU back online as soon as possible.[/p][p][/p][p]To be clear, no player data was lost. The outage has been a cascade of fixing underlying network issues that were missed when we put Amsterdam online, or came up during our Anti DDoS cutover. I'll give updates here until that happens.[/p][p] [/p][p]Then over the next week, we will replace all of the other hardware that has been not been 100%.[/p][p] [/p][p]To be continued..[/p][p][/p][p]Thanks,[/p][p]Matt[/p]

Starting April 16th, dive into our wild Easter-themed chaos in special versions of Financial and Waterfront. Your mission? Gather as many eggs as possible before time runs out by targeting bunnies, chickens, and other players! Complete challenges to earn new titles and valuable Joker Tickets.

Watch for animals roaming the streets - mug bunnies for one egg, or chickens for up to five. The real excitement comes from player encounters: perform a full mugging to steal all their eggs, or take them down for half their stash (rounded up).

To protect your precious eggs, deliver them to contacts throughout the district. Here's everything else you need to know:

• It's a full-on free-for-all - no teams, no alliances.
  
• Each match runs for 20 minutes.
  
• Mugging any target - chicken, bunny, or player - gives you a temporary speed boost and brief invulnerability. You'll see eggs floating around your character when this shield is active.
  
• While shielded, you can't use weapons, and the protection disappears if you enter a vehicle or use certain mods.
  
• Players can't interrupt your mugging, so snatch those eggs in peace.
  
• If you're in the top 20% of egg carriers in the district, you must deposit your haul before returning to the lobby.
  
• Collect the most eggs to become the Egg Lord - but watch out! Everyone will see your location on the map, making you the prime target.
  

Additionally, running from the 16th of April until the 30th April is a login reward campaign awarding every character that logs in during that period with the “A New Me” player title.

Happy hunting, and may the most egg-crazed player win!

[h2]ACHIEVEMENTS[/h2]


[h2]New Role: Bun On The Run![/h2]


[h2]EASTER ITEMS IN ARMAS[/h2]
Along with our in-game event, we’re bringing back our classic Easter items in one convenient bundle – and that’s not all! Enjoy a 15% discount across the entire ARMAS Marketplace during the event. Don’t miss out!

We're back online and ready to roll!

After some unexpected downtime due to unplanned maintenance, we worked behind the scenes to get everything running smoothly again. It took some extra effort, but now the servers are live, and it's time to jump back into the action!

[h4]Back In The Streets Event[/h4]
The Back In The Streets Event is part one of our downtime compensation and aims to get players 2000 Joker Tickets rather quickly by just playing 10 missions with an additional 500 Joker Tickets awarded for a total of 30 missions played during the Event. In addition to Joker Tickets, each level of the Back In The Streets role also awards unique Titles that will be unobtainable after the Event ends.

• 1 Mission (Total): 500 JT + Back In The Streets Title
  
• 4 Missions (Total): 500 JT + Connecting to World Server Title
  
• 7 Missions (Total): 500 JT + Back Online Title
  
• 10 Missions (Total): 500 JT + 404 Aim Not Found Title
  
• 30 Missions (Total): 500 JT + Certified SPiN Technician Title

Additionally, upon logging in, players will receive the following login rewards:

We appreciate your patience, and to thank you for sticking with us, we're offering the following login rewards. Also, don't miss the ARMAS sale details at the end of this article!

• Viper Weapon Skin
  
• Cut The Wrong Wire Title
  
• Lost The Path Title
  
• Touched Grass Title
  
• Valentines Day Quiver Backpack

To make up for lost time, we're rolling out an event packed with rewards! Players will receive the STAR 556 'Love Gun' and the Colby SNR 850 'Cherub' upon logging in, allowing them to jump into the ongoing roles from previous events. Get ready to hit the streets, complete missions, and earn exclusive rewards!

[h4]Valentines Day 2025 Titles[/h4]
Log in every other day to obtain one of the 7 new Valentines Day Titles!

• XOXO Title - March 6th 9 AM UTC Until March 8th 9 AM UTC
  
• Secret Admirer Title - March 8th 9 AM UTC Until March 10th 9 AM UTC
  
• Lovebird Title - March 10th 9 AM UTC Until March 12th 9 AM UTC
  
• Matchmaker Title - March 12th 9 AM UTC Until March 14th 9 AM UTC
  
• Smitten Kitten Title - March 14th 9 AM UTC Until March 16th 9 AM UTC
  
• Heart Thief Title - March 16th 9 AM UTC Until March 18th 9 AM UTC
  
• Date Dodger Title - March 18th 9 AM UTC Until March 20th 9 AM UTC

[h4]"Someone's favourite"[/h4]

• Rank 1 (50 Total Kills) = Title: "Someone's favourite"; 500JT
  
• Rank 2 (150 Total Kills) = Title: "Is very soft"; 500JT; OSCAR 'Sweetheart' (7-Day Lease)
  
• Rank 3 (300 Total Kills) = Title: "Love-struck"; 500JT; STAR 556 'LCR "Love-gun" (7-Day Lease)
  
• Rank 4 (500 Total Kills) = Title: "Pookie Bear"; 500JT; OBIR 'Heartache' (7-Day Lease)

Also presented simultaneously, is the Valentine's Massacre role from previous years, which will earn you these sweet rewards if you haven't got them already!

• Rank 1 (50 Total Kills) = Death Theme: Romance
  
• Rank 2 (150 Total Kills) = Clothing: Love Heart Glasses
  
• Rank 3 (300 Total Kills) = Death Theme: Pizza Guy
  
• Rank 4 (500 Total Kills) = Colby M-1922 'Chopper' (10-Day Lease); Clothing: Pink Police Hat; Unlock: STAR 556 'Love-Gun'
  
• Rank 5 (750 Total Kills) = Title: "Casanova"; Valentine's Weapon Skin

[h4]Snubbed Love[/h4]
Lastly, the Snubbed Love role from the previous years is also returning, requiring you to give Cupid a taste of their own medicine and rack up kills with the Colby SNR 850 'Cherub' secondary weapon. Upon logging in during the Valentine's Event, this weapon is gifted to players.

• Rank 1 (25 Total Kills) = Unlock: Ophelia - Blond Decal
  
• Rank 2 (75 Total Kills) = Enforcers: Prentiss Tigers "Violet Valentine" Symbol; Criminals: Bloodroses "Rose-Heart" Symbol
  
• Rank 3 (150 Total Kills) = Unlock: Ophelia - Redhead Decal
  
• Rank 4 (250 Total Kills) = Unlock: Colby SNR 850 'Cherub'
  
• Rank 5 (375 Total Kills) = Title: "Cherub Chaser"

[h4]Back in the Streets ARMAS Sale[/h4]
Now that the servers are live, we're kicking off a sale, offering a 15% Bonus G1C on every G1C purchase and introducing these event-themed items!

• Colby M-1922 'Big Chopper'
  
• Colby CSG-20 'Speed-Dater'
  
• N-HVR 243 'Cupid's Arrow'
  
• STAR 556 'Love-Gun' R&D III
  
• Obeya CR762 'Heartbreaker'
  
• Joker SR15 'Casanova'
  
• Valentines Classic Bundle
  
• Leather and Lace Bundle
  
• OSCAR 'Sweetheart'
  
• STAR 556 'LCR' "Love-gun"
  
• OBIR 'Heartache'
  
• Valentines Marksman Bundle
  

Thank you for being a part of our community and for your patience. Jump in, enjoy the action, and make the most of the rewards while they're here!

Hello everyone,

For players who may have missed our updates on social media and updates on our Steam Forums, we want to provide a full recap of what has been happening behind the scenes over the past few weeks and share the latest progress on restoring our servers.

On February 2nd, all three of our world wide data centers went dark and all our servers went offline without notice. We were informed by our primary network hosting provider they had encountered a serious issue requiring an unspecified amount of days to fix. This forced APB:Reloaded and GamersFirst offline. Unfortunately, we were not provided with an ETA at the time, but we immediately began working with our provider to resolve the issue.

After ongoing discussions, we were initially told services would be restored by Friday, February 7th. However, as delays continued, and deadlines were missed, we made the very difficult decision to terminate all services and implement an entirely new hosting solution to regain control over our infrastructure and ensure long-term stability.

This process has involved quickly securing all of our existing servers, acquiring new servers to meet player demand, and kicking off multiple network colocation and transit contracts around the world. Once we secured new servers, our team began working on restoring services. At the same time, we finalized development for what would have been our Valentine's Day event. As promised, this event will be launched for APB Reloaded once the game is back online.

As of right now, here is what we have accomplished for APB Reloaded, Fallen Earth, and GamersFirst:

• 2/21 (Friday): Network circuits were scheduled for provisioning and activation.
  
• 2/24 (Monday): Hosting cabinets were finalized and handed over for setup.
  
• Server Racking Begins: We moved and racked all the necessary hardware for both NA and EU data centers.

All servers in North America have been set up, and we are currently waiting for one final part before going live.

In Europe, hardware has been moved to Amsterdam, racked, and plugged in. We are now waiting on circuit activation. Our CEO is currently in Amsterdam, tirelessly overseeing everything to ensure a smooth transition. Our team is actively working on-site in both locations to complete the setup as quickly as possible.

We truly appreciate the patience and support from our dedicated players. This transition has been a massive undertaking, and we are doing everything possible to ensure that APB Reloaded and Fallen Earth return stronger than before.

We are posting regular updates on our Discord, and we welcome everyone to join us there for the latest news and discussions: discord.gg/littleorbit


We will continue providing updates via Steam, Discord, and social media as we approach the final stages of this process.

Thank you for being patient with us and we'll see you back in-game soon!

As the year draws to a close, APB Reloaded v1.32 "Mobilize" delivers a wide range of improvements, new features, and seasonal content. After the significant New Horizon update in August and a return of the 2018 Halloween festivities in October, the focus now turns to refining matchmaking, strengthening anti-cheat measures, and celebrating the holidays in style.

Below are the key highlights and additions included with the "Mobilize" update and the upcoming Holiday 2024 event starting December 18th.

[h2]Cross-District Matchmaking[/h2]
What’s New:

• Removal of Threat Districts: Traditional threat-based district segregation has been eliminated. Players can now be matched with others across all instances of a specific district type.
  
• Easier Access to Matches: Instead of waiting for a full district, players can relax, explore, socialize, or engage in faction-based gameplay. Once a suitable match is found, participants will be seamlessly moved to a new server.
  
• Expanding the Player Pool: Previous district caps limited opponents to a small pool. With cross-district matchmaking, the entire player population in the same type of district is now available for match creation, greatly increasing the chances of balanced matches.
  

Future Plans:
The development team intends to enable cross-type district and even cross-world matchmaking, further broadening the player pool and enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

[h2]SARD Anti-Cheat Enhancements[/h2]
Multi-Layered Protection:

• Real-Time and Daily Detections: All three modes of the new SARD anti-cheat system are now fully online. Some methods provide immediate detections, while others run daily analyses to catch less obvious issues.
  
• Refined Ban Policy: Players identified with 100% cheating confidence are subject to discretionary bans. Those with lower-confidence detections accrue “Cheat Points.” These points may lead to restricted matchmaking or limited features until they expire, reducing exposure to suspected cheaters while minimizing false-positive impacts on regular players.
  

Monitoring and Adjustments:
The system will be closely observed, with prompt adjustments made as needed. The goal is to maintain a fair, enjoyable environment for all players.


[h2]Holiday 2024 Event: Starting December 18th[/h2]
This year’s holiday festivities return to the classic spirit of APB: Reloaded’s Christmas events. Progression roles have been tweaked so players can grind at their own pace. New titles, Joker Tickets, and unique weapon unlocks await participants who engage with the various activities and challenges.

[h3]The Beacon Festivities:[/h3]

Five Rotating Minigames: Two new gun games join the rotation

• “Blast from the Past” Gun Game: Experience legacy weapons with original stats, including minimal sprint delays for high-speed combat.
  
• “Redhill Experiments…?” Gun Game: Experiment with absurd weaponry, from the PMG-SD ‘Staple Gun’ to the N-SPiN 3310, and even a Redhill attempt at “Snowparo.”
  

Returning favorites include:

• Prototype Testing Grounds – A fan-favorite pushing the limits of regular APB weapon rules.
  
• 12 Deaths of Christmas – Classic Gun Game with adjusted mods for smoother play.
  
• Snowball Fight! – Faction-based snowball skirmishes using a buffed HohohoPGL.
  

[h3]Elfin’ Around Role:[/h3]
Participating in Beacon minigames levels the new “Elfin’ Around” role. Progression grants six new titles, 2400 Joker Tickets, and permanent access to lease the DOW Stock NFCP 2 shotgun.


[h3]Mission District Mayhem:[/h3]

• Seasonal weapons (HohohoPGL and Snowball grenades) will be sent via in-game mail. Use them to progress the returning “Snowball Fight!” Weapon Role in Mission Districts and earn Joker Tickets, new titles, and the Candy Cane weapon skin.
  
• Look out for special community-wide Snowball Fights and Gun Games organized by Staff and GMs throughout the holiday season, offering additional Joker Ticket rewards.
  

[h3]Seasonal Vendors:[/h3]
The Elves have refreshed their stock, allowing players to earn five titles from previous Christmas events and purchase all six Christmas-themed weapon skins for Joker Tickets.


[h2]Joker Ticket Store Additions[/h2]
Wilde at the Joker Distribution Store is expanding the lineup with permanent weapon additions, including:

• CBMP-45 ‘Arrow’
  
• Norseman ‘Hel’
  
• Norseman ‘Tyr’
  
• Norseman ‘Hoenir’
  
• Joker RFP-9-SD “Talon”
  
• S-AS PDW “Hotfoot”
  

These additions are timed perfectly with the surge in Joker Ticket rewards from holiday activities, giving players more options to spend their earnings.


[h2]New Legendary Weapon: VBR ‘Enchantress’[/h2]
The VBR ‘Enchantress’ is a high-mobility, fast-firing, two-shot-to-kill sniper rifle with limited range but superior accuracy on the move. Inspired by the original N-HVR 243 ‘Scout,’ it enhances the jump-shooting dynamic without recreating past balance issues. To fully leverage its mobile accuracy, Hunting Sight 3 is required, ensuring that this Legendary remains balanced and skill-oriented.

[h2]Holiday 2024 ARMAS Sale & New Items[/h2]
From December 18th, all ARMAS items will be discounted by 15%. Additionally, a variety of permanent and limited-time seasonal items will be available, including:

New Permanent Additions:

• Future Tech Weapon Skin
  
• CBMP-45 ‘Arrow’
  

Limited-Time Christmas 2024 Items:

• Stocks out Bundle (N-TEC 5 Dvah Stock, OCA-EW 626 NFCP 3 Stock, JG-1140 Tactical)
  
• Christmas Classics Bundle (Six Christmas-themed weapon skins: Candy Cane, Christmas Holly, Snowflake, Santa Sleigh, Sugar Plum Fairy, Nutcracker)
  

Returning Limited-Time Christmas Items:

• Christmas Symbol Bundle
  
• Holiday 2019 All Items
  
• Holiday Symbol Bundle
  
• Slay Bells Decal Sheet
  
• Ugly Holiday Sweater Bundle
  

[h2]Looking Ahead[/h2]
The APB Reloaded team appreciates the community’s dedication and support throughout 2024.

The changes and additions introduced this year are intended to set a strong foundation for 2025, aiming for improved fairness, more frequent matches, and fresh content that caters to a wide range of playstyles. Whether participating in epic firefights, enjoying minigames in The Beacon, or spending time in the Social Districts designing new outfits, there’s something for everyone.

Enjoy the holidays, the new matchmaking system, the anti-cheat enhancements, the Legendary VBR ‘Enchantress,’ and the wide array of new Joker Store items that players can earn for free.

Here’s to making the remainder of 2024 enjoyable and setting the stage for a fantastic 2025.