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Ready to put your treasure-hunting skills to the ultimate test in pursuit of exclusive rewards, Renegades? Load up and get ready to duke it out in Ranked Mode, an all-out PvP extravaganza coming to HAWKED with Issue #2 on May 23.

This has been a long-requested feature, and we’re proud to bring it to the fore with the launch of Issue #2! We’ve always had a long-term goal to introduce a full Ranked Mode to HAWKED to offer even more exciting, competitive matches and provide more meta-level, endgame content for pro Renegades. Ranked players can look forward to priority matchmaking with other Ranked Renegades, and no bots to contend with. So get out there, prove yourself among the best of the best, and earn all-new and exclusive cosmetic rewards every Issue as a testament to your progress and improved skills.

Do you have what it takes to be one of the 100 Renegades to reach the title of Legend?
[h2]Welcome to Ranked Mode[/h2]
Treasure hunting is a very competitive line of work. That’s why Renegades should feel right at home in the new PvP-focused Ranked Mode.

It’s the Treasure Hunt mode that you know and love, but this time around, winning gets you closer to exclusive rewards, and losing hurts just a little more. The stakes have never been higher!

To queue up for Ranked, simply switch between CASUAL and RANKED in the Game Modes selector.


[h2]Ranked: Key Features[/h2]
The moment-to-moment gameplay of Ranked Mode is quite similar to your standard Treasure Hunt, but with some notable distinctions.

• Rankings and Rewards: Winning in Ranked Mode improves your ranking and unlocks exclusive rewards, so you can show off your treasure-hunting prowess to other Renegades out on the hunt. Let everyone know how much of a legend you really are!
• Played with Trios: Ranked is played exclusively in Treasure Hunt (Squads). Competition is always more fun as a team!
• Separate Queue: Ranked matches will generally only include players who’ve also queued up for Ranked. If you need more players, we’ll pull Renegades from the regular non-Ranked matchmaking queue (these players will not have their rank affected and will not be able to squad up with Ranked players).
• No Bots: To the disappointment of our AI overlords, Ranked Mode will not feature any bot Renegades (though Disciples and other foes are still very much kicking about).

[h2]Ranking System & Rewards[/h2]
The ranking system in HAWKED contains six ranks: Rookie, Prospect, Respected, Iconic, Notorious, and Legend. Each rank (with the exception of Legend) contains five divisions (e.g. Rookie I, Prospect III, Iconic IV, etc.).

All Renegades start at the rank of Rookie (I) with 0 Rating Points. After every successfully completed match, you’ll gain Rating Points and rise through the divisions to reach the next rank. Once a new rank is achieved, you can unlock an exclusive Banner and Weapon Pattern that’s only accessible to other Renegades of the same rank.

The highest rank awarded is Legend. This most prestigious title can be held by a maximum of 100 players at a time, so you’re in for a challenge. From there, ranking is determined solely based on Rating Points.

Find out more about each rank below, including how many Rating Points you need to attain each Division.
[h3]ROOKIE[/h3]
This is the rank all Renegades start out with. There are no rewards for Rookies, but it’s onwards and upwards from here!

• Rookie I: 0 Rating Points
• Rookie II: 1,000 Rating Points
• Rookie III: 2,000 Rating Points
• Rookie IV: 3,000 Rating Points
• Rookie V: 4,000 Rating Points

[h3]PROSPECT[/h3]
The only way is up! Your prospects are looking good, Renegade. Keep at it!

• Prospect I: 5,000 Rating Points
• Prospect II: 6,000 Rating Points
• Prospect III: 7,000 Rating Points
• Prospect IV: 8,000 Rating Points
• Prospect V: 9,000 Rating Points

Rewards: Prospect Banner & Prospect Weapon Pattern
[h3]RESPECTED[/h3]
You’re turning heads at GRAIL, Renegade! You’ll be hitting the big leagues in no time.

• Respected I: 10,000 Rating Points
• Respected II: 11,000 Rating Points
• Respected III: 12,000 Rating Points
• Respected IV: 13,000 Rating Points
• Respected V: 14,000 Rating Points

Rewards: Respected Banner & Respected Weapon Pattern
[h3]ICONIC[/h3]
Your meteoric rise is the stuff of legends. Show them how far you can go, Renegade!

• Iconic I: 15,000 Rating Points
• Iconic II: 16,000 Rating Points
• Iconic III: 17,000 Rating Points
• Iconic IV: 18,000 Rating Points
• Iconic V: 19,000 Rating Points

Rewards: Iconic Banner & Iconic Weapon Pattern
[h3]NOTORIOUS[/h3]
Fortune favors the bad, and you’re one of the baddest of the bunch. Got what it takes to become a Legend, Renegade!

• Notorious I: 20,000 Rating Points
• Notorious II: 21,000 Rating Points
• Notorious III: 22,000 Rating Points
• Notorious IV: 23,000 Rating Points
• Notorious V: 24,000 Rating Points

Rewards: Notorious Banner & Notorious Weapon Pattern
[h3]LEGEND (TOP 100 RENEGADES)[/h3]
They’ll still be singing songs about you in 1,000 years, Renegade! Hold steady, revel in the spoils and glory, and don’t let anyone take your crown.

• Legend: Reach Notorious V, then continue earning Rating Points to rank in the top 100 players, and hold your position.

Rewards: Legend Banner & Legend Weapon Pattern


[h2]Earning Rating Points[/h2]
There are several ways to earn Rating Points and rank up in Ranked Mode:

• Eliminate another Renegade (the points you receive depend on the rank difference)
• Assisting in the elimination of another Renegade (the points you receive depend on the rank difference)
• Extract a Rare Artifact
• Extract a Common Artifact

[h2]How Ranking Works[/h2]
All you need to know about playing Ranked Mode and how to become a Renegade Legend.

• Once Account Level 10 is reached, you will be eligible to queue up for a Ranked match. There are no other prerequisites.
• You start with 0 Rating Points at the rank of Rookie (I).
• After accumulating 1,000 Rating Points, you will advance to Rookie (II) and will be required to wager some of your Rating Points every time you queue up for a Ranked match.
  • The amount of Rating Points required to wager depends on your rank and division.
• If you wager on and win a Ranked match, you will receive Rating Points and continue to ascend the ranks.
• Upon losing a ranked match, you lose the wagered Rating Points and your division may drop should your Rating Points drop below the threshold.
• To give you a decent head-start, you won’t drop divisions until you reach Iconic.
  • For example: If you have a bad losing streak while you’re on Respected V, you won’t drop to Respected IV.
• You can only drop divisions, not rank.
  • For example: If a player reaches Notorious rank, the lowest rank they can drop to is Notorious I.
  • Even if your head’s not in the game, you won’t lose everything you’ve achieved in Ranked Mode and still have a chance to make a comeback.

With every rank, you can earn exclusive cosmetics that tell everyone how much business you mean. For all Renegades looking for a little more than friendly competition, Ranked Mode will definitely provide the rush of adrenaline you’ve been looking for.

Issue #2: Dark Arrival is finally here alongside a new Ranked Mode, Class Cards, sinister changes to X-Isle, new enemies, Gear, and Artifacts! Tune in now on Twitch to celebrate the launch and watch what’s new with Twitch Drops.

• MY.GAMES Content Creators: May 23, 16:00 CEST/07:00 PDT to June 1, 16:00 CEST/07:00 PDT
• Content Creators + All Drop-Enabled HAWKED Streams: June 1, 16:00 CEST/07:00 PDT to June 10, 09:00 CEST/12:00 PDT

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Collect pieces of the Neon Ninja Outfit, claim the VEKTR Heart Souvenir, rock a new Emote, and bag a GRAIL+ sub, Hawks, Wonderium, and a bunch more rewards. Get a look-see for yourself!
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[h2]How to link your account and claim Twitch Drops[/h2]
To claim your items, make sure you link your HAWKED account with your Twitch account:

• Go to PlayHAWKED.com/TwitchDrops.
• Log in using the correct account where you’d like to receive the items. If you play on MY.GAMES Launcher, Epic Games Launcher, Steam, PlayStation, or Xbox, you’ll connect that way. No need to create a new account, you already have one! Note: HAWKED players on new platforms will have to start fresh.
• Select ‘Link with Twitch,’ and make sure you confirm the connection.

When you’ve racked up enough viewing time, claim your loot from your Twitch Drops Inventory to receive it in-game.

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[h2]Where to Watch[/h2]
New to X-Isle’s streaming shores? Check out HAWKED on Twitch and the following channels participating in our Content Creator Program. Don’t forget to follow or subscribe to the streamers you enjoy!

Dabble in streaming? Check out the MY.GAMES Content Creator Program and become a HAWKED Creator!

You know the drill: tune in, tally up time, and watch the rewards roll in!

Has anyone else looked up lately? That’s just a new kind of Recon Raptor, right?



Calling all Renegades! A new faction has descended upon X-Isle, wasting no time launching a ferocious attack on the Riftwake that has left the storm-breaking submarine in ruins and GRAIL’s finest to pick up the pieces… It’s up to you to head to X-Isle and do what you do best!

As the countdown for Issue #2 ticks towards its May 23 release, finish off the story of Issue #1: Renegades with new Quests and a finale event in Venture 4. Find out who’s behind this attack so you can take the fight to them – chat with Cynthia to get started.

Nobody messes with the Riftwake.

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Stay frosty, Renegades. The HAWKED servers will soon be undergoing scheduled maintenance. The game will not be playable during this time.

• Maintenance Start: 16/05/2024: 10:00 CEST / 01:00 PDT
• Expected Downtime: 2 hours

Find out what’s new by checking out the latest patch notes while you wait.

Follow HAWKED on Discord and via social channels for up-to-date information. See you back on X-Isle soon!

A lot has happened aboard the Riftwake since X-Isle was discovered, but have you nabbed all the loot so far? Issue #1: Renegades ends May 23, 2024—with the Renegade Pass #1 and Ruby, Amethyst, and Diamond Raider Packs, and all their rewards disappearing along with it—so don’t delay! 
[h2]Renegade Pass: Smells like Renegade Spirit![/h2]
It’s not too late to start rising up the Renegade ranks. With over 60 rewards to earn, slapping its roof, we can say the Renegade Pass #1 is bursting with 50 Levels of Backpacks, Traversers, Color Schemes, Outfits, GRAIL+, and an entire range of Aztec Spirit Avatar variants!

We’ll let Bodhi tell you the rest.

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[h2]Raider Packs: Show off your Claws![/h2]
Give your hunts that extra edge with Raider Packs. There are three tiers to choose from, each stuffed to the brim with in-game content like currency, consumables, and exclusive cosmetics. With these goodies, you’ll fit right in with the Renegade rabble—see for yourself!

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Purchase the Premium track of the Renegade Pass in-game for 150 GE-0 Cash to start looting, and get Raider Packs from the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, HAWKED website, and Steam. Make sure to grab ‘em soon before Issue #1 ends on May 23, 2024!