HAWKED News

The ultimate treasure hunt is about to begin. HAWKED is now available to play for free on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC! Squad up with friends on any platform with full crossplay support*, plus localization in English, French, German, Spanish, Polish, Korean, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Brazilian Portuguese, Turkish, and Arabic.

Download and play today on consoles from the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store, or on Windows PC via MY.GAMES Launcher or Steam. Read the latest patch notes to find out what’s new in the Day 1 Update, and check out the Early Access Retrospective to find out how we built a new and improved HAWKED in Early Access.

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[h2]THIS IS HAWKED![/h2]
Embark on the ultimate treasure hunt in HAWKED, a free-to-play online Extraction Shooter full of daring adventures, boundless exploration, and all-out PvPvE action in pursuit of ancient treasures.

• OUTFOX & OUTGUN! Play solo or team up in 2- or 3-player squads to fight monstrous Disciples and rival Renegades in explosive PvPvE combat. 
• EXPLORE AN UNCHARTED WORLD! Traverse X-Isle, a world lush with verdant vistas, dense jungles, gorgeous beaches, and ancient ruins to raid. 
• RECLAIM ANCIENT TREASURES! Collect Glyphs, unlock the Treasury, and claim the Artifact. Get it to an Extraction Point to cash out and upgrade its powers!
• BECOME A RENEGADE! Experiment with different playstyles by combining weapons, Gear, Artifacts, and Boosters in your loadout. You can also change your look with hundreds of customization options!
• FIND FORTUNE IN AN EPIC, EVOLVING ADVENTURE! Join the adventurers guild GRAIL aboard the Riftwake, complete quests to unlock exclusive rewards, and witness X-Isle change and evolve as new threats rise, alliances shift, and adventure calls.

Get started today by reading our Beginner’s Guide.
[h2]BEGIN YOUR RENEGADE ORIGIN STORY IN ISSUE #1: RENEGADES![/h2]
Buckle up for the first Issue of HAWKED, our first seasonal arc full of events, unique Quests and storylines, and exclusive rewards to be earned! Board the Riftwake, grab your Traverser from Cynthia, and meet Bodhi, Nellie, and Bjorn — GRAIL’s ragtag bunch of resident Renegades. They’ll show you the ropes, and enlist your looting and shooting talents to help uncover the mysteries of the Heart of the Island.

Rise through the Renegade ranks by completing Quests to progress your Free or Premium track on the Renegade Pass throughout Issue #1: Renegades. There are over 60 rewards to unlock, including unique customizations such as Backpacks, Traversers, Color Schemes, Outfits, GRAIL+, currency, and your chance to complete the blazing Aztec Spirit Avatar. 

For more details about Issue #1: Renegade and to see more Renegade Pass rewards, check out our dedicated article.


[h2]NEW TOOLS FOR THE HUNT![/h2]
GRAIL has made new advancements as X-Isle continues to shift and change. Drop into the Riftwake for new missions to discover more additions to your Loadout and more ways to earn them:

• 3 New Artifacts: Reduce maximum enemy health with the primordial clutches of Death Grip, dance to a Sacred Beat to enjoy a random buff during Gear or Artifact cooldowns, and succumb to the Heartseal Charm to gradually restore your maximum shield.
• 2 New Gear: Drag yourself closer to friends or foes with the Hunt Claw Exo Gear, or take selfies to anchor yourself to a teleportation point with Snap-Track Ward Gear.
• 3 New Boosters: Enjoy bonuses through legendary Renegades’ comic adventures. Activate Unburdened to freely sprint with treasures, use Hunter’s Ire to deal more damage to healthier enemy Disciples, or tap into your Deep-Sea Sense to ping the closest enemy to you.
• 8 New Glyphs: Complete Encounters to unlock mystical new buffs and bonuses from Glyphs as you seek to unlock the Treasury.
• 2 New X-Isle Encounters: Don your puzzle-solving hat to overcome new Encounters in pursuit of Glyphs!

The Day 1 Update also lands with a host of new features, QOL improvements and adjustments, a full UI revamp to better streamline your Renegade experience, and lots more. Read all about it in the Day 1 Update patch notes.
[h2]RAIDER PACKS![/h2]
Give your hunts that extra edge with Raider Packs. There are three tiers to choose from, each Pack 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.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2523210/HAWKED__Ruby_Raider_Pack/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2523220/HAWKED__Amethyst_Raider_Pack/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2523230/HAWKED__Diamond_Raider_Pack/


[h2]LAUNCH LOOT: TWITCH DROPS & FREEBIES![/h2]
Celebrate the age of plunder with exclusive loot:

• Twitch Drops: Tune in to Drop-enabled HAWKED streams from February 15 (09:00 CET) to February 22 (09:00 CET) and February 22 (09:00 CET) to March 7 (23:00 CET) to collect up to 12 unique rewards, including Hawks, Wonderium, exclusive cosmetics, and Comic Capsules! For more details, check out our dedicated article.
• PlayStation Plus Plunder Pack: Begin your hunt on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 with the Azure Noise Outfit, Blueshift Hoverboard, and Blue Wave Weapon Pattern.
• Steam Welcome Gift: Play HAWKED on Steam any time between now and February 18, 2024 at 23:59 CET / 14:59 PST, and we’ll send the Psychedelic Weapon Pattern to your Steam Inventory. This groovy design works on all firearms, and it’s a great choice for Renegades who want to bring a touch of the abstract to their Loadouts.

[h2]COMPETITION: NAB GOLDEN GAMING PRIZES![/h2]
Fancy your chances at winning a treasure trove of massive gaming prizes? Get in the mood to loot by entering our prize draw to win a top-of-the-line gaming desktop PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X consoles, and custom HAWKED controllers!



Simply enter here before March 6, 2024 at 23:59 CET / 14:59 PST, and check out the full list of all 31 prizes plus terms and conditions.
[h2]CONNECT WITH HAWKED![/h2]
Sign up for the official newsletter and get the edge on other Renegades with news about updates, events, special offers, and more sent straight to your inbox. Subscribe now to receive a FREE Ace Archaeologist Hat!



Follow HAWKED on TikTok, Reddit, Twitch, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest videos. Also, whether you’re looking for a plunder partner or just a place to chill after a round of looting and shooting, Discord is the pulse of our growing community of Renegades.

For those about to loot, we salute you!

*Cross-progression is not available.

Calling all Renegades! If you’re ready to heed adventure’s call in HAWKED on Steam, we’ve got an exclusive surprise for you.

Play HAWKED on Steam any time between now and February 18, 2024 at 23:59 CET / 14:59 PST and we’ll send the Psychedelic Weapon Pattern to your Steam Inventory. This groovy design works on all firearms in HAWKED, and it's a great choice for Renegades who want to bring a touch of the abstract to their Loadouts.



We’ll send out the Psychedelic Weapon Pattern to all eligible players no later than February 20, so keep an eye out. Click here to find out how to access your Steam Inventory.

Have a great first weekend on X-Isle, Renegades. Happy hunting!

HAWKED is now available on Windows PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. To celebrate the launch of your new favorite Extraction Shooter, we’ve got a stash of massive gaming prizes to get you in the treasure-hunting mood!

We’re giving away a top-of-the-line gaming desktop PC, five PlayStation 5 consoles with custom Console Covers, 5 Xbox Series X consoles, 10 custom Xbox Controllers, and 10 custom PlayStation 5 DualSense Controllers. Fancy your chances at winning big? Here’s what you’ve gotta do!
[h2]HOW TO ENTER[/h2]

1. Create an account by playing HAWKED on your platform of choice (including Steam, MY.GAMES Launcher, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X).
2. Subscribe to the official HAWKED newsletter.
3. Fill out the Competition Entry Form.

Then wait and see if you’re one of our lucky winners!
[h2]PRIZES (31 WINNERS)[/h2]

• 1x Top-of-the-line Gaming Desktop PC (with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card)
• 5x PlayStation 5 Consoles (with custom HAWKED Console Covers)
• 5x Xbox Series X Consoles
• 10x Custom HAWKED Xbox Controllers
• 10x Custom HAWKED PlayStation 5 DualSense Controllers

Entries close on March 6, 2024 at 23:59 CET / 14:59 PST. Winners will be drawn at random on March 7, 2024 and informed shortly thereafter. Full terms and conditions can be found here (only available in English). Final designs and PC specifications are subject to change.

Best of luck, Renegades!

Welcome to the prestigious ranks of GRAIL, an adventurers guild dedicated to uncovering the secrets of X-Isle. As a Renegade—a treasure hunter for hire—your job is to explore this brave new world, find its ancient treasures, and extract your plundered loot safely back to base. Before you take your first steps on X-Isle, GRAIL is keen that you brush up on the basics. Nothing personal. We just need to ensure you can get the job done!

We recommend playing the Tutorial before jumping into online battles if you're a new player!

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[h2]THE RIFTWAKE[/h2]
Behold GRAIL’s submersible, sub-aquatic headquarters! The Riftwake is a remarkable piece of engineering and one of the few ways Renegades can visit X-Isle safely. This submarine features plenty of areas to prepare, upgrade, and hone your Renegade skills before putting them to the test.

Check in on your Renegade Pass rewards and visit the in-game Shop, where you can purchase GE-0 Cash and Customizations. You’ll also find your Quarters here, a place wher you can chill out, apply new cosmetics, replay the Tutorial, and adapt your Loadout. Elsewhere, there’s a Shooting Range where you can practice your sharpshooting.



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! Chat with characters to progress Quests, take on Contracts, and discover more about the world of HAWKED.

There’s also a massive, swirling portal called the Moonpool at the far end of the lower deck. Can’t miss it. This is your ticket to X-Isle, so ready up and make the jump!

Bonus Reconnaissance: Riftwake Guide: Headquarters, Sweet Headquarters | Riftwake Guide: Introducing GRAIL’s Finest | Contracts: Tackle Dangerous Missions for Lucrative Rewards!
[h2]FLY SOLO OR SQUAD UP[/h2]
You can play HAWKED in Lone Hunter (Solo Mode) or Treasure Hunt (2- or 3-player Squads).

If you’re playing in a squad, communication is key to victory. Use pings to mark out treasure, dangers, and rival players, or to rally your squad. Be sure to revive allies if they fall, or take defeated Renegades to a Revival Shrine. Focus your fire to bring down big foes, and work together on tricky puzzles to find the solution and get the ultimate treasure!
[h2]LOADOUT (GEAR, BOOSTERS & ARTIFACTS)[/h2]
Adapt your Loadout for the heist at hand before every X-Isle excursion! Check your Loadout menu to maximize your buffs, combat potential, and treasure-hunting prowess with:

• Gear: Coming in two types, Exo Gear allows you to activate a directional tactical ability, while Ward Gear provides a non-directional support ability. Renegades can equip one of each type of Gear in their Loadout. Use Gear to attack enemies, defend yourself, heal allies, grant buffs, and much more.
• Boosters: Available from GE-0, Boosters are comic books filled with daredevil tales of legendary Renegades. Add them to your Loadout to gain passive benefits, as if imbued by the legends themselves! Depending on your GRAIL Loyalty level, up to five Boosters can be active simultaneously. Remember, walking the path of legends is not without its risks. In the case of defeat, any equipped Boosters will be lost to the wilds of X-Isle!
• Artifacts: A golden bounty unlocked from Treasuries on X-Isle. Loot, extract, and upgrade them to add special abilities to your Loadout!

Switch your Loadout on the fly while on X-Isle by adding weapons, ammo, Glyphs, Food, and Mods!

Bonus Reconnaissance: Gear Guide: Tactical Support with Exo and Ward Gear | Boosters Guide: Comics for the Hunt | Artifacts: The Ancient Treasures of X-Isle | Food and Mods: Snack and Adapt
[h2]EXPLORE X-ISLE[/h2]
X-Isle is your mission. This mystical, storm-ridden island was once home to a long-lost human civilization. GRAIL needs you to explore every inch of it, uncover its mysteries, and bring home its treasures for further research. Who knows what you’ll find here?



This new world is lush with verdant vistas, dense jungles, gorgeous beaches, and no shortage of ancient ruins to raid. Get around using your trusty Traverser and Hoverboard, standard-issue GRAIL equipment. Your Traverser is a multitool you can use to whack Disciples, ascend and descend cliffs, cross ravines, ride ziplines, or get out of a tough spot. If you want to make use of X-Isle’s plentiful waterways (and look cool in the process), your Hoverboard is the right tool for the job.

One of the first things you’ll want to do when you land on X-Isle is arm yourself. Loot chests to obtain weapons and ammo, a last resort in case you’re assailed by rivals or monsters.

Bonus Reconnaissance: Traverser & Hoverboard Guide: A Renegade’s Best Friends
[h2]ENCOUNTERS & GLYPHS[/h2]
Keep your eyes on the prize. Waypoints on your minimap will lead you Encounters, events that will reward you with Glyphs once completed. There are many different types of Encounters to be found across X-Isle, and as the island shifts and evolves, more may become available in the future. Follow your minimap to solve puzzles and battle monsters to unlock Glyphs.

Glyphs are mystical symbols that lead to an even greater treasure on X-Isle. Collect five of them to reveal the location of the Treasury, a vault that contains your ultimate prize!

Glyphs will also provide temporary bonuses as you collect them, only available throughout the current match. Collect more Glyphs to discover new ways to assist your treasure hunting!



[h2]ENEMIES[/h2]
You might have heard X-Isle is crawling with monsters. When GRAIL sent the first Renegades to X-Isle, they weren’t entirely sure what they’d find there, but a nation of terrifying reptilian warriors wasn’t at the top of the list. 

GRAIL calls them the Disciples. No one knows what they want, but uncovering their motives should be considered part of your Renegade duties. This invasive, otherworldly species comes in many varieties, all of them hostile. They’ll attack you on sight, so tread carefully and make sure you’ve got enough weapons to take them out if it comes to it.

Rival Renegades are also out for loot; by nature, they don’t deal well with competition! They might be a bit trickier to dispatch than Disciples, especially in a squad. Keep your guard up!

Bonus Reconnaissance: Disciple Guide: The Comprehensive Bestiary


[h2]WEAPONS & COMBAT[/h2]
You can’t face down an island full of loot that’s crawling with hordes of monsters without a little firepower. Renegades land on X-Isle armed only with their Hoverboard and Traverser, but seek and you shall find armory crates dotted about the island. Use them to wield, switch out, and upgrade your arsenal, keeping you firmly locked and loaded. 

There are loads of firearms, armaments, and grenades of varying rarities to suit every strategy and playstyle under the storm! Wield assault rifles, sniper rifles, LMGs, SMGs, shotguns, pistols, or more unique weapons like the mine-flinging Hotstepper or crushing Ultra Hammer. Weapons are also a great way to flex your Renegade style sense thanks to customizable Weapon Patterns (more on that later).

Outfox rival Renegades by securing a formidable Loadout, and ensure you’ve got enough ammo to outgun the Disciples!

Bonus Reconnaissance: Weapons Guide: A Renegade’s Arsenal



[h2]EXTRACT ARTIFACTS & TREASURES[/h2]
Your goal is to overcome Encounters, retrieve enough Glyphs to unlock the Treasury, and then claim the shimmering Artifact that lies within. Take it to an Extraction Point (along with any other treasures you’ve unearthed) for the ultimate payday. Artifacts can even be upgraded as part of your loadout — enhance and wield them to unlock game-changing new powers!

GRAIL’s researchers have found ways to upgrade the Artifacts to Legendary Quality, improving their mysterious effects and making them, well, a bit more legendary. GE-0 can upgrade Artifacts at the cost of Hawks and Wonderium.

Bonus Reconnaissance: Artifacts: The Ancient Treasure’s of X-Isle
[h2]CUSTOMIZATION[/h2]
You can customize your Renegade with countless unlockable cosmetic options and styles. Avatars are full-body options for your Renegade, while Outfits can be worn by the character you’ve created. You can add some extra flair to your Outfits by changing them up using Color Schemes. Apply Weapon Patterns to wrap your arsenal in wild and wonderful designs. Don’t forget about Emotes to express yourself on the Riftwake and X-Isle!

Your Traverser, Hoverboard, Backpack, Exo and Ward Gear, and personal Renegade Quarters aboard the Riftwake can also be customized. 

New customization options can be unlocked via free events by purchasing them in the Shop, from Twitch Drops, via the Renegade Pass, and through certain other methods. Play HAWKED regularly to keep your style options up to date, and be sure to follow the game’s social channels for special distributions in the future.



[h2]ISSUES & THE RENEGADE PASS[/h2]
HAWKED’s story unfolds in Issues, free seasonal events packed with gripping questlines, special missions, and exclusive rewards to earn from the Renegade Pass. Join the ranks of the adventurers guild GRAIL as a Renegade. Work alongside your allied rogues and rapscallions aboard the Riftwake. Witness X-Isle change and evolve as new threats rise, alliances shift, and adventure calls. This story is just beginning, and you’re at the heart of it!



Rise through the Renegade ranks by completing Quests to progress the Free or Premium tracks of the Renegade Pass. With a new one available every Issue, this battle pass features many rewards to unlock, including unique customizations for your Backpack and Traversers, Color Schemes, Outfits, GRAIL+, currency, the opportunity to add new Gear to your Loadout, and so much more. 

Bonus Reconnaissance: Issue #1: Renegades

HAWKED is now available to play for free on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC via Steam and MY.GAMES Launcher. Join the ultimate treasure hunt today!

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

• Maintenance Start: 15/02/2024: 07:00 CET / 14/02/2024: 22:00 PST
  
• 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!