HAWKED News

Wide brim hat and long overcoat to keep the dust off, because when it settles, sure as the sun rises it’s the gunslinger still standing. Get 20% off the Gunslinger Outfit until December 12.

Check out the latest arrivals with newcomers Tropical Lifesaver Hoverboard, Kraken Weapon Pattern, Bubblegum Weapon Pattern, and more new additions to the Shop!

Visit the Shop to find the full collection of cosmetics, stop by the lower deck of the Riftwake and chat with GE-0, or access it via the navigation menu.

Dashing through the snow, in Bjorn’s latest high-tech sleigh. O’er X-Isle we go, looting all the way. Happy holidays, Renegades!

The following changes are available in HAWKED as of the latest update on Thursday, December 05, 2024. Update your game to play the latest version of HAWKED for free on your platform of choice.
[h2]Riftwake Changes[/h2]
You better watch out, you better not cry, you better loot more, I’m telling you why. Holiday vibes are coming to the Riftwake!
[h2]Reality: The Disciple’s Kingdom[/h2]

• • Fortune Rifts have been removed (but are still available in Treasure Hunt, VEKTR's Invasion, and Corrupted Heartland). 
  • The number of required glyphs has been reduced from 4 to 3. 
  • The average path length from the spawn point to the Vault has been shortened. 

• The mission timer has been decreased from 50 to 40 minutes.

[h2]Reality: The Corrupted Heartlands[/h2]
Corruption spreads across X-Isle, infecting new areas of the map: Flooded Chamber, Broken Banks, Festering Heights, Crumblebridge, Rancid Roots, and Lost Outpost.
[h2]PvP: Treasure Hunt[/h2]
When an opponent team opens a Vault, players within 350 meters will be notified of its location by a special map marker. Players can only enter an opponents Vault within 5 minutes after it being opened, indicated by a reverse progress bar on the marker.
[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]

• Fixed incorrect disclosure of crystals, quest switching, and incorrect distribution of difficulties in the Broken Path Encounter.
• Fixed a bug where players could not interact with the Journal in the Quest “By air, By sea.”
• Fixed a rare crash when opening the Synthesis menu.
• Fixed the light from the buds not turning off in the Wilting Blossoms Encounter.
• Fixed a bug where players would sink under the map after completing the Rotating Runes Encounter.
• Fixed a bug with crystals not working in the Disciple Altar Encounter.
• Fixed an issue allowing access inside the base of the Pressure Pillar.
• Enemies now exit through portals during the Vault drill Encounter.
• Fixed an issue with the Wrath Raven Class Card description.
• Fixed the "Old Friends" Quest description.
• Eclipsa now summons the correct number of illusions for each enemy player.

[h2]Balance Changes[/h2]

• Players can now equip two identical weapons in different slots.
• New players now receive the Hardtack pistol and Muldoon shotgun as starter weapons.

[h2]Minor Changes[/h2]

• Improved readability in the Broken Path Encounter.
• Improved visuals in the Crystal Prison Encounter

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

• Maintenance Start: 05/12/2024: 08:00 CET / 23:00 PST
• Expected Downtime: 1 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!

Stomp, shake, and bring out the cheers with the Drill Team Bundle now available in the Shop alongside a selection of discounts with 20% off the Lost Civilization Outfit (Headwear, Legwear, and Body), 30% off the Sahara Color Scheme, and more deals in the Shop this week until December 5!

Visit the Shop to find the full collection of cosmetics, stop by the lower deck of the Riftwake and chat with GE-0, or access it via the navigation menu.

[Incoming Transmission: Bjorn Bjornsson] “Did I hear reports of Treasuries containing portals to Vaults? We must test this theory by replicating the phenomenon, exactly 10,000 times will do!”

• Objective (Easy): Unlock 10,000 Treasuries 
• Community Reward: 7-day GRAIL+ Subscription
• Golden Bounty (Top Renegade): 75 GE-0 Cash
• Golden Bounty (1 Random Renegade): 75 GE-0 Cash
• Time Limit: November 22, 16.00 CEST/07:00 PDT – November 29, 16.00 CEST/07:00 PDT

Bjorn’s been following reports on the new Realities, but he’ll need your expertise to test his theories. This week, it’s Treasuries and their Vault portals. Crack open 10,000 Treasuries, check if there’s a Vault portal (optionally running through it), and earn a Bounty 7-day GRAIL+ Subscription!

To those most devoted to the science, the top Treasury cracker of the week and one randomly chosen participant will receive a Golden Bounty of 75 GE-0 Cash!

*The Terms & Conditions for this Golden Bounty can be found here.
[h2]What are Bounties?[/h2]
Bounties are a new weekly challenge system in HAWKED. Keep an eye on the official website and social channels to take on the latest Bounty, then play HAWKED, work together as a community, and smash the objective within the time limit to get an exclusive reward.

If the objective is reached, Bounties will be awarded to all Renegades who fulfil the following criteria:

• Clicked “PARTICIPATE NOW” on the Bounties hub.
• Logged in and played at least one match in HAWKED during the Bounty period. 

Bounties vary by difficulty. While one Bounty might be a breeze, certain Bounties need an extra push to nail the objective. 

Special Golden Bounties, including physical and real-world prizes, may also be awarded to top bounty hunters and random Renegades, so check back often for opportunities to win big prizes.