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Riftwake Guide: Headquarters, Sweet Headquarters

X-Isle might have a ship-wrecking storm surrounding it, but GRAIL has the Riftwake. There’s no need to weather a storm if you can just go under it, and the submarine sails beneath the crashing waves carrying everything a Renegade needs to plan their hunts and explore the mysterious island beyond the tempest.

As the headquarters of GRAIL’s operations, the Riftwake is fitted with plenty of areas to prepare, upgrade, and hone your Renegade skills before putting them to the test. From Vendors where you can purchase and upgrade your equipment to the fully equipped Shooting Range, and even your cozy Quarters, this guide takes a look at all the Riftwake has to offer.



[h3]SHOPS AND VENDORS[/h3]
There are plenty of vendors around the Riftwake. On the Ground Floor of the deck, you’ll find the Renegade Pass Rewards Vendor and the In-Game Shop to purchase GE-0 Cash and Customizations for yourTraverser, Hoverboard, outfits, weapons, and more.
[h3]GE-0[/h3]


GE-0 is GRAIL’s robotic Quartermaster and the personification of the Riftwake itself. He moves faster than a flash between his two stations, but you’ll never have a hard time catching him. Renegades will find him a useful vendor to cash in their Artifacts and Trinkets in exchange for Wonderium and Hawks. He sells Gears, Boosters, Cosmetics, and Artifacts, while also upgrading Gears and Artifacts for a fair price!
[h3]QUARTERS[/h3]
On the left side of the Ground Floor, is the entrance to your Quarters, where you’ll find a bunch of useful features to help you prepare for your next hunt.



The Customization Station stores all your styles and appearance options. It’s where you change your character features, as well as switch out your Outfits, Weapon Patterns, Hoverboards, Traversers, and Backpacks.

Here, you can also replay the Tutorial to refresh your memory on Renegade basics along with a quick bite at the launch table

The Loadout Station stores all your Gear, Artifacts, and Boosters. Prepare your Loadout to make sure you’re good and ready for the hunts ahead.

Not up to anything specific? We still recommend visiting your Quarters even if it’s just to jam out some guitar riffs while watching the sharks swim by.
[h3]SHOOTING RANGE[/h3]
There’s plenty of firepower to go around. The Shooting Range is the best place to familiarize yourself with the specifics of each weapon while also getting in some practice before you head to X-Isle. Every weapon in HAWKED is available to try out here, including a complete selection of Foods, Mods, and ammo stations.



Targets are propped up near and far throughout the Shooting Range at 10m, 30m, 50m, 75m, and 100m distances. You’ll also find targets with varying HP to measure up and balance out your weapon damage output. 

Though there are plenty of stationary targets, combat on X-Isle is rarely motionless, so there’s plenty of movement variety between different targets. You’ll also find a few swinging blade traps around the Range to test on surrounding targets.

Target Trial is perfect for a bit of competition. Press the yellow button at the center front of the weapon station to summon a variety of targets in waves. Shoot them down as fast as you can, and compare your score with your friends and fellow Renegades.

Vantage Points are also set up around the Range. You can grapple up to them by using your Traverser above the Exit, or by climbing up from the left or right side of the Arena.



On a final note, besides acting as a base of operations for Renegades, the Riftwake also features the perfect set-ups to chill after a hunt. With high-up parkour courses around the deck with plenty of vantage points. There’s also a disco floor and poolside lounge complete with a lifeguard chair (bet you can’t jump into it!).

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 Hotfix Notes (December 2, 2023)

The following changes are available in HAWKED on Windows PC as of Friday, December 2, 2023. The fixes have been applied during maintenance—download a small update to play the latest version.

[h2]BUG FIXES[/h2]
  • Improved how ping is displayed in server selection.
  • Disabled splash screens in the Riftwake.
  • Fixed an issue with stuck doors during a Ritual encounter.
  • Fixed an issue where players would fall under the Riftwake.
  • Fixed an issue where Artifacts and Gear did not display correctly on the debriefing screen.
  • Fixed an issue where player information (including rank, banner, and GRAIL+ status) did not display correctly in various interfaces.
  • Fixed the statistic counter display on player profiles.
  • Applied further improvements to dedicated server and client performance optimization.

If you're experiencing issues with the latest update on Steam, first try to verify the integrity of your game files.
[hr][/hr]All details in this article are accurate as of the time of publication. Follow HAWKED on Discord and via social channels for up-to-date information.

HAWKED: Early Access Hotfix Notes (December 1, 2023)

The following changes are available in HAWKED on Windows PC as of Friday, December 1, 2023. The fixes have been applied client-side—restart your game and download a small update to play the latest version.
[h2]BUG FIXES[/h2]
  • Fixed several instances that caused crashes.
  • Fixed players getting stuck after the intro cutscene due to an authentication issue.
  • Fixed an issue where players would Hoverboard over the ground incorrectly.
  • Fixed URLs on splash screens.
  • Fixed an issue that caused players to see an empty list of servers.

We want to give a shout-out to all the Renegades who joined the hunt in Early Access and submitted feedback so far—because of you we can act on these issues swiftly, and keep working to constantly improve HAWKED. As thanks, all Renegades who played before the hotfix will receive a free 3-day GRAIL subscription. Distribution details will be announced soon, so stay tuned to Discord and our social channels.

If you're experiencing issues with the latest update on Steam, first try to verify the integrity of your game files.
[hr][/hr]All details in this article are accurate as of the time of publication. Follow HAWKED on Discord and via social channels for up-to-date information.

Hawked is the rare extraction shooter not trying to copy Escape From Tarkov, and it's out today




The PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted is here to spotlight our most anticipated games of 2024 and beyond, but not everything in the show today is far off. A new multiplayer shooter promising to be "the most accessible extraction shooter" to date, Hawked, launches today in early access. It's free-to-play, sports a massive map out of the gate, and seems more focused on quick, simple fun than laborious looting...
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Play HAWKED for Free in Early Access Today!

Traverser? Check. Hoverboard? Check. A knack for puzzle-solving, treasure-hunting, and beating up a bunch of evil lizards? Check, check, check. Looks like you’re ready for X-Isle.

HAWKED is now available in Early Access on PC! Download and play for free from MY.GAMES Launcher and Steam to join the hunt for X-Isle’s ancient Artifacts as you outgun rival Renegades, outfox monstrous Disciples, and race for the best loot!

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[h3]ISSUE #1: RENEGADES AND RENEGADE PASS #1[/h3]
Buckle up for HAWKED’s first seasonal chapter: Issue #1: Renegades. Full of seasonal events, unique Quests, and storylines, complete with its own Renegade Pass. Get ready to meet a dynamic cast of characters aboard the Riftwake, and do your part as one of GRAIL’s Renegades by getting to the heart of X-Isle’s mysteries. 

Rise through the Renegade ranks by completing Quests to progress the Free or Premium tracks of the Renegade Pass. There are over 60 rewards to unlock throughout Issue #1: Renegades, from Outfits and Emotes to new Gear, Weapon Skins, Backpacks, Traversers and Hoverboards, and the Aztec Spirit Avatar.


[h3]GAME MODES[/h3]
There’s more than one way to loot an island! Squad up or, now available by popular demand, go lone wolf in two game modes:
  • Treasure Hunt (Squads): Group up with fellow Renegades and compete with other teams for loot. Hunt down Glyphs and battle through hordes of Disciples in a hunt royale to extract hidden Artifacts.
    Feeling daring? Switch off “No Fill” to test your skills against truly challenging odds by yourself or with an invited friend against groups of three.
  • Lone Hunter (Solo): Here’s one for those who prefer to work alone. It’s just you, your wits, and the dangers of X-Isle with Glyphs to hunt and Artifacts to find. Oh, and other lone-wolf Renegades—you’re not the only one with your eyes on the prize!
[h3]TWITCH DROPS[/h3]
It wouldn’t be a celebration without ‘em. Tune in to HAWKED streams until December 7 at 16:00 CET to rack up your view time and earn the Tyrian Color Scheme and Purple Reign Traverser Twitch Drops.


[h3]RENEGADE RALLY[/h3]
Don’t pass up on easy loot. There are rewards to claim and prizes to win in the Renegade Rally! You only have until December 7 at 14:00 CET to sign up and push for community rewards. The more Renegades rallied, the more rewards unlocked, including a week of GRAIL+ and the following exclusive cosmetics:
  • GRAIL Token Souvenir
  • Dryad Color Scheme
  • Forest Guardian Weapon Pattern
  • Chloris Bloom Traverser

Also, follow HAWKED on social media to get the chance to win Raider Packs and a lifetime supply of GE-0 Cash!


[h3]RAIDER PACKS[/h3]
What’s the phrase, the ready raider gets the glyph? 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. 

Dress for combat in the Disciple Hunter/Huntress Outfit, grab a Predator Hoverboard and Rended Claws Traverser for a look that’ll make Disciples turn tail and run.

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[h3]CROSSPLAY OPEN BETA (PLAYSTATION, XBOX & STEAM)[/h3]
HAWKED is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in early 2024! If you can’t wait to start the hunt, how about some reconnaissance?

HAWKED will be available to play the free Crossplay Open Beta from December 7-11. This special event will let you earn exclusive rewards from the Renegade Pass #0, and help us test crossplay across console and PC. 

Players on PS5 and PS4 will be able to download the build directly from PlayStation Store, and Xbox Insiders can join the party on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. If you want to play on Steam, look out for the Crossplay Beta on the game page. We’ll have more details available before Crossplay Open Beta starts, so stay tuned!
[h3]JOIN THE HAWKED COMMUNITY![/h3]
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Times and dates are target estimations and may be subject to change. Follow official HAWKED social media channels, including Discord, for up-to-date information.

Look alive, Renegades. Catch you on X-Isle!