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Session Battles update

While casually strolling through the office building, a figure emerged from the shadows and called out to us. It was our game designer, WWtddw.

He handed us a document and said, “This will be the update for Session Battles. Show it to the people — they'll love it!” Before we could ask anything, he vanished, probably going back to his own tasks.

Monthly cheaters ban lists [03.02.2024]



[h3]Hello to all inhabitants of the Zone![/h3]

We continue to publish the list of banned players fo January 2025 (15.01.2025 – 31.01.2025). You can find it below:

• EU-server:

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  1. SOFT_WARE
  2. Shuheiq
  3. DNHAMNT
  4. Gutsoshi
  5. Ivan_Garifov
  6. Spongepop_
  7. Spongewbob
  8. Ihatemyselff
  9. ISmokeCrack_
  10. Katoxi
  11. Black_Coconut
  12. Beerserk
  13. StonedToHell
  14. Blokkfighter
  15. JKLEET
  16. XAOSITE
  17. Miassrus
  18. SickAim
  19. IIc_ux_
  20. ENWERD
[/expand]
• NA-server:

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  1. DraMaKinG
  2. Bar_r
  3. LEESERS
  4. LEESUS
  5. SnowMaidenBounce
  6. POP_HOBO
  7. Sussylee
  8. XbadonX
  9. KALANGUINHO
  10. COMEDORDEVEIA
  11. Truthteller
  12. ElevatedMiiind
  13. DrRoxo
  14. SSBUBBLE
  15. MWMWM
[/expand]
• SEA-server:

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  1. Apart
  2. Lavanda
  3. PakKad
  4. Donking_
  5. Axum
[/expand]
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On guard of your safety,
EXBO Team

Patchnote [29.01.2025]

The temperature on the thermometer has stabilised and risen above zero. Severe storms have passed the Exclusion Zone. It's time to pick up the toys from the Christmas tree and put everything away until the next New Year's holiday. The zone glowed with green colours again, and the plants were covered with young leaves.


New Year's radio, game menu and guitar tunes have been replaced with the standard set.

Spanish language

We are striving to update the game and make it accessible and playable for a wider audience. Finally, new localisations are being added to the game and as of today, Spanish is being added to the language change menu.

A few details:
  • Everything except the narrative component has been translated. All quests, when switched to Spanish, will be in English;
  • The localisation version is not final and will be gradually updated in the future.


We would like to thank the Spanish-speaking community for their support!

Arsenal

In the Zone appeared mechanic Arsen, known in narrow communities as Arsenal.



You can get to the Arsenal by searching for signals in the Labyrinth and Stillwaters locations. When the signal leading to the Arsenal workshop is found, a teleporter will appear, and it will transport the player to the mechanic.

Arsenal is a pretty busy man, and he has his own list of projects. The player must gain the trust of the Arsenal to take on the task of improving certain weapons, and this is done by raising their reputation in the Arsenal's eyes.

Every day, the mechanic has an updated list of items that are required to raise the Arsenal's reputation. You can find out how much reputation you currently have on the Labyrinth and Stillwaters location maps.

Note: the “Buyer” property (if present) will be lost when upgrading a weapon.

Announcement board task changes
  • Helping allies.
    Reduced the number of documents required from 2 to 1.
  • Outpost capture.
    Keeping own outpost with a contribution percentage of 6 or more now counts.
  • Killing enemies.
    ZIVCAS and enemy faction NPCs are now included in the task count


Balance changes

[h2]Weapon retraction time[/h2]
The retraction time of fire and cold weapons has been significantly reduced.



[h2]Weapon changes[/h2]



[h2]Artefact changes[/h2]



[h2]Other gear changes[/h2]



Audible identification of running out rounds in the magazine

Low ammo in the magazine is now accompanied by an audible hint when firing. For example, if there are five rounds left in the magazine, you will hear a clicking sound from the striker.

The sound is not explicit and is not considered a complete mechanic, which aims to immersive addition to the sounds of gunshots.

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

Underbarrel grenade launchers

Added the ability to change the ammunition of the underbarrel grenade launcher in the same way as changing the ammunition of the main weapon.

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

Added the ability to discharge an equipped underbarrel grenade launcher from a weapon using RMB.



Fixed some technical problems in the performance of underbarrel grenade launchers.

Subdivision Battles changes

[h2]Brawls[/h2]
Reduced the time for all stages from 25 minutes to 20 minutes.



[h2]Tournaments[/h2]
Changes to stage times and map pool.



Other changes and fixes
  • Removed the damage from Trampoline, now the damage is only from falling;
  • Updated the models of some knives;



  • Updated the model of the Transformer Bag backpack;



  • When installing the modules on the top rail of the AK-15 with the ZIVCAS Hornet style, the front sight is removed;



  • Added new animation presets to some melee weapons;
  • Keys are no longer lost when the key holder is improved;
  • Changed smoke grenade model to RGD-M;



  • Added the ability to paint Shorty 590;



  • Updated textures and paint masks for Gauss Rifle, CR-380, АК-308, AK-12 and RPK-16;


    Gauss Rifle



    CR-380



    АК-308



    АК-12



    RPK-16


  • Updates paint masks for HK417, HK XM8, HK XM8S, VSK-94 and 9А-91;



    HK417



    HK XM8



    HK XM8S



    VSK-94



    9А-91


  • Reduced the volume of hitting sounds on surfaces;
  • Updated the audio of the following anomalies: Discharge, Whirlpool, Blender, and Stasis.

Server Maintenance [29.01.2025]



We will be performing server maintenance in the EU, NA, and SEA regions:

📆 [Scheduled date and time]

29 January, 2025

07:00 - 12:00 (CET);
AM 01:00 - AM 06:00 (EST);
PM 14:00 - PM 19:00 (GMT +8).

❕Schedules may change due to unexpected problems.

🚧 STALCRAFT: X servers will be unavailable during maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, and we thank you in advance for your understanding and patience.

Respectfully,
EXBO Team

Server Maintenance [22.01.2025]



We will be performing preventive server maintenance in the EU, NA, and SEA regions:

[Scheduled date and time]

22 January, 2025

08:00 - 11:00 (CET);
AM 02:00 - AM 05:00 (EST);
PM 15:00 - PM 18:00 (GMT +8).

Schedules may change due to unexpected problems.

STALCRAFT: X servers will be unavailable during maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, and we thank you in advance for your understanding and patience.

Respectfully,
EXBO Team