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Riftwake Guide: Introducing GRAIL’s Finest

Sailing beneath the storms surrounding X-Isle, the Riftwake is home to GRAIL’s most determined and most effective Renegades.

Don't let this ragtag bunch fool you—these specialists are the best of the best and hand-picked to uncover the island’s mysteries. They can show you the ropes for everything from Disciple hunting to getting away with your hard-stolen treasure. Join us for a closer look at the cast of Characters aboard the Riftwake.

PEOPLE OF THE RIFTWAKE

GRAIL doesn’t shy away from recruiting outcasts, and there’s a cast of resident Renegades to help you prepare for your hunts on X-Isle. You’ll find cutthroats, survivalists, and an overall madder sort of crowd around the Riftwake—everyone wants a piece of the fame and fortune X-Isle’s mysteries promise!

CYNTHIA KEENE

Cynthia Keene is a senior member of GRAIL’s ranks, and in charge of the organization’s operations on X-Isle. While there’s a lot of work to do and much more to prove, Cynthia has always loved adventure and mystery, even if she’s not out exploring new shores herself.

Renegades are introduced to Cynthia in the Tutorial, where she shows newbies the ropes on how to brave X-Isle… and turn a profit from their adventures there. She’ll be the first to inform you of any events, quests, and happenings about X-Isle.



BODHI HOGAN

GRAIL has space for all walks of life. Naturally, a criminal of Bodhi’s caliber is the perfect fit. When the rest of his crew were captured during a heist, it was only a matter of time until the law caught up with him. That is, until GRAIL offered him an alternative sentence—join the hunt. For Bodhi, it was a new beginning. After all, he always felt like fortune particularly favored him.

To the surprise of no one, Bodhi swiftly gained notoriety as a Renegade. And not just for his skills in treasure-hunting, but for his cutthroat approach to eliminating the competition. He’s happy enough to impart knowledge and experience to Renegades who have the stomach for it… just be sure to keep an eye on your haul when you do.



BJORN BJORNSSON
Once ridiculed by the scientific community for his support of fringe theories, Dr. Bjorn Bjornsson is a prime example of GRAIL’s knack for unleashing unrecognized genius. When he’s not admiring his rock collection, he can be found studying the Artifacts of X-Isle and the mysterious properties of Wonderium—and if you think he’s a crackpot, just know that many of his wild theories have proved to be true!

He’s close to a breakthrough—he’s sure of it—buried somewhere within the hoards of treasure he tinkers with. Surely, it won’t be long now until his name is dredged up from the pit of unachieved promise and revered throughout the scientific community.

Brash, loud, and a little rough around the edges, bear with his ramblings, and you’ll find Dr. Bjornsson a valuable source of information on X-Isle’s treasures.



NELLIE RUFFIN

Born with a knack for fighting her way out of trouble, Nellie Ruffin’s career as a pro hunter started with her teen job at the Wonder Grove Glade theme park in Florida. It just so happened to be the site of the only known Disciple incursion outside of X-Isle. Overrun by Disciples, Nellie had naught but her wits and her rescue monkey, Princess Clementine, to survive the theme park disaster. 

She’d soon hunt, trap, and sabotage her way to fame as a skilled Disciple hunter. Naturally, as soon as GRAIL heard of her exploits, they extended an invitation.

Today, Nellie Ruffin is the Riftwake’s resident Disciple hunter and a great source of information on their vulnerabilities. 



GE-0

GRAIL’s robotic Quartermaster and the personification of the Riftwake itself. Renegades will find him a useful vendor to cash in their Artifacts and Trinkets for Wonderium and Hawks. He sells Gears, Boosters, Cosmetics, and Artifacts, while also upgrading Gears and Artifacts for a fair price!



Pop over and say hi. You might learn a thing or two! While you’re here, make sure to check out the vendors and locations of the Riftwake; there’s plenty to do on board!

IMPORTANT: All details are accurate at the time of writing but are subject to change and expand as we discover more about X-Isle’s mysteries. Play HAWKED to discover all this and more for yourself!

HAWKED: Early Access Patch Notes (December 7, 2023)

The following changes are available in HAWKED on Windows PC as of Thursday, December 7, 2023.
[h2]IMPROVEMENTS & ADJUSTMENTS[/h2]
  • Improved several instances of text within the game.
  • Updated the voice-overs for Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, German, and Brazilian-Portuguese.
  • Improved the visual display of ping in the Server Selection screen.
  • Added the ability to Reroll Quests underneath the Quest list in the Quest interface. This will cost 5 GE-0 Cash per reroll.
  • Adjustments were made to the Hoverboard effect based on the selected Color Scheme.
  • Adjusted sensitivity drop when zooming in while scoping with any type of Sniper Rifle.
  • Improved upon the visual effects when fully restoring your shield.
  • Updated visuals and text display within loading screens.
  • Improved the probability for X-Isle to become daytime upon first arrival to the island.
  • Increased Nellie's Cache search area on the mini-map, it now corresponds fully with the search area with the Traverser.
  • Added 3 new items to the Shop:
    • Fang Hat Headwear
    • Belayer Trident Max Weapon Skin
    • Wavy Weapon Pattern
[h2]BUG FIXES[/h2][h3]RIFTWAKE:[/h3]
  • Fixed an issue where Steam Achievements were not able to be obtained when completing objectives.
  • Fixed an issue where the GRAIL+ button in the Quest interface did not send players to the GRAIL+ Store page.
  • Fixed an issue when selecting a character's Voice Type in the Character interface.
  • Fixed an issue where Cynthia kept changing her pose during dialogues.
[h3]X-ISLE:[/h3]
  • Fixed some issues with client stability.
  • Fixed an issue where players game would crash when pursuing someone who travers up a waterfall.
  • Fixed a spawn location bug for the Fanatic disciple.
  • Fixed an issue where disciples would twitch when disorientated.
  • Fixed an issue where players would be launched far into the sky when attacking the Caravan or Knuckleheads in mid-air. 
  • Fixed an issue where players would separate from the camera when rotating while aiming.
  • Fixed a bug where grenades and grenade launchers did not deal damage to disciples wearing armor.
  • Fixed an issue where 2 players could pick up a glyph at the same time, making it so the item could not be picked up by anyone.
  • Fixed an issue where the light effects would get stuck in the treasury.
[h3]BOTS:[/h3]
  • Bots no longer freeze in place if downed targets are in pools of poison or anti-shield AOEs.
  • Bots no longer get stuck in one place when trying to revive their downed bot squadmates.
  • Bots no longer shake up and down while walking.
  • Bots no longer try to revive squadmates simultaneously.
  • Removed the Trident MAX weapon from bots item pool until true recoil is fully implemented.

Scheduled Maintenance and Downtime (December 7, 2023)

Stay frosty, Renegades. The HAWKED servers will soon be undergoing scheduled maintenance. The game will not be playable during this time.
  • Maintenance Start: December 07: 07:00 CET / December 6: 10:00 PST
  • Expected Downtime: 1 hour
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Follow HAWKED on Discord and via social channels for up-to-date information. See you back on X-Isle soon!

Traverser & Hoverboard Guide: A Renegade’s Best Friends

Traversers are multi-tools provided by GRAIL to every Renegade they hire. Created using advanced tech, they are perhaps one of the most diverse pieces of equipment you’ll encounter in HAWKED. Like an amped-up Swiss army knife, Traversers act as your all-in-one weapon and useful tool. Renegades are also supplied with a water-surfing Hoverboard, perfect for a swift catch-up or quick escape along X-Isle’s rivers.

Let’s take a closer look at the various capabilities of Traversers and Hoverboards, and what exactly makes them the best tools for exploring X-Isle.


[h3]TRAVERSER BASICS[/h3]
Renegades always have their trusty Traverser handy, making it the starter weapon of every hunt on X-Isle. Capable of dealing both melee and ranged damage as a blade or slingshot respectively, Traversers are particularly useful in close combat and for striking targets such as puzzle icons without using up any weapon ammo.

As a tool, Traversers can be used to mine valuable Wonderium from deposits found around X-Isle.

Traversers allow Renegades to, well, traverse the terrain of X-Isle by swinging up to higher ledges and ziplining across the map (extra parkour points for cool form).

Fitted with built-in detectors, your Traverser will also alert you to any hidden stashes and even any enemies nearby while you complete your main objectives.

While Traversers are standard issue Renegade tools, there’s no reason they can’t be unique to you. 

Throughout your treasure-hunting career, you’re sure to stumble upon various cosmetic customizations for your Traverser. There are a lot of unique designs and a bunch of ways to unlock them. Either through regular gameplay, spending Hawks or GE-0 Cash, progressing your Renegade Pass, collecting rewards throughout Issues, or from special events such as Twitch Drops, marketing campaigns, newsletters, and more. Keep hunting for Artifacts and your wardrobe will be stocked in no time!



Ever been in a Hoverboard chase?Whether you’re catching up with a rival team or rushing to an extraction point, the natural waterways of X-Isle make your Hoverboard the quickest way to get around the island. Just summon the gadget whenever you’re in contact with water and watch the world rush by!
[h3]HOVERBOARDS COSMETICS[/h3]
Skim rivers in style by adding some flair to your Hoverboard with unique cosmetics. There are plenty of styles available, and you can unlock them by completing various activities, purchasing them with GE-0 Cash or Hawks, progressing your Renegade Pass, or as rewards from special events, campaigns, newsletters, and more.



To apply a cosmetic style you’ve collected, head to your Quarters on the Riftwake. You’ll find all your customization options readily available there to use and switch up at any time!

IMPORTANT: All details are accurate at the time of writing, but are subject to change and expand as we discover more about X-Isle’s mysteries. Play HAWKED to discover all this and more for yourself!

Crossplay Open Beta: Play on Xbox, PlayStation & Steam December 7–11!

Got you in our crosshairs, Renegade. Hang on—we mean CrossPLAY! HAWKED is coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Steam for a limited-time Crossplay Open Beta playtest from December 7-11. 

No matter which platform you’re on, join your friends on the hunt for ancient treasures to earn your stripes as a Renegade! For details about how to access the Crossplay Open Beta on each platform, read on.

CROSSPLAY OPEN BETA DATES & TIMES
  • Start: Thursday, December 7th, 16:00 CET (15:00 GMT / 07:00 PT / 10:00 ET)
  • End: Monday, December 11th, 10:00 CET (09:00 GMT / 01:00 PT / 04:00 ET)
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HOW TO PLAY HAWKED ON XBOX SERIES X|S AND XBOX ONE

HAWKED Crossplay Open Beta is exclusively available as a Preview to Xbox Insiders on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One

If you’re not an Xbox Insider, follow these steps to get started. If you’re already an Insider, skip ahead to the next set of steps.
  • Start up your Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One.
  • Go to Store on Home, or select Store in the guide.
  • Select Search.
  • Enter ‘insider’ in the box, then select the Xbox Insider bundle.
  • Select Get or Install. This will install both the Xbox Insider Hub and the Report a Problem app.

If you’re already an Xbox Insider, follow these steps to get set up.
  • Sign in on your Xbox Series S|X or Xbox One console and launch the Xbox Insider Hub app (install the Xbox Insider Hub from the Store first if necessary).
  • Navigate to Previews > HAWKED - Beta.
  • Select Join.
  • Wait for the registration to complete, and you should be directed to the Store page to install the Preview.
HOW TO PLAY HAWKED ON PLAYSTATION 5 AND PLAYSTATION 4

HAWKED Crossplay Open Beta is available to all PS5 and PS4 players. Follow these steps to get started.
  • Start up your PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 4.
  • Go to the PlayStation Store.
  • Select Search, and enter ‘HAWKED’.
  • Select HAWKED and add the game to your Library.
  • Download and play from December 7.
HOW TO PLAY HAWKED ON STEAM

HAWKED Crossplay Open Beta is available to all Steam players. Follow these steps to get started.
  • Go to the HAWKED game page on Steam.
  • Scroll down and find the HAWKED Crossplay Beta.
  • Select ‘Add to Library’.
  • Download and play from December 7.
IMPORTANT: The Early Access version of HAWKED is also available to download and play for free on Steam. This is an entirely different build from the Crossplay Open Beta. If you want to take part in this Crossplay Open Beta, ensure that you choose the right build.

JOIN THE HAWKED COMMUNITY!

Follow HAWKED on TikTok, Reddit, Twitch, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest videos, and sign up for the official newsletter to stay on top of the latest news, updates, special offers, and more via email. Also, whether you’re looking for a plunder partner or just a place to chill after a round of shooting and looting, Discord is the pulse of our growing community of Renegades!

Happy hunting!

IMPORTANT: Cross-progression between platforms is not available.