UPDATE NOTICE: OCTOBER 17

[p]Attention Pilots:[/p][p][/p][p]Mecha BREAK will undergo maintenance on October 17 at 12:00 AM (UTC+8) for approximately 8 hours, though it may be extended. Please check our official announcements for updates. As thanks for your patience, all pilots will receive a Maintenance Supply Drop (1,000 Mission Tokens, not counted toward season totals). Log in within 14 days to claim it via in-game mail.[/p][p]In this update, the colossal foe MORENA is now open for challenges! Additionally, Covert Operation Mode no longer has a team size requirement, offering more flexibility. We've adjusted Striker balance based on Season 1 feedback and resolved several key issues. Finally, the elite pilot Rui is now unlockable through STRIKER ARCHIVE: WELKIN CUSTOM.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you for your continued support and feedback! Here are the full details of this update:[/p][p][/p][p]#Store#[/p][p][/p][p]Ace Recruitment[/p][p]The STRIKER ARCHIVE: WELKIN CUSTOM limited-time sale is now live! Unlock elite pilot Rui and the exclusive Striker Design: WELKIN CUSTOM.[/p][p]Rui, a 19-year-old from the Yuliang region, grew up traveling with her mechanic father, gaining an extraordinary understanding of machinery. Often seen working with the maintenance crew, Rui stands out as a BREAK Striker pilot for her independence and resilience. Now, as she embarks on a new journey, she's ready to make her mark.[/p][p]Piloting WELKIN, Rui brings her own flair with exclusive boarding, execution, and MVP animations. You may customize your elite pilots' accessories, insignia, and voice lines (unlocked through achievements).[/p][p]Striker Design: WELKIN CUSTOM comes with exclusive weapon skins and combat effects. You can customize the paint job, patterns, insignias, and accents. Note that PGI-T02 WELKIN must be unlocked to use this design.[/p][p]During the limited-time sale, the following Rui-themed accessories are also available for purchase:[/p][p]Striker Machinist · Bear Ears (Headpiece)[/p][p]Striker Machinist · AR Glasses (Eyewear)[/p][p]Striker Machinist · Toolkit (Waist Accessory)[/p][p][/p][p]These accessories can be purchased individually with Corite or as a three-piece set at a 10% discount. While not exclusive to Rui, once equipped, they become bound to her and cannot be worn by other characters.[/p][p][/p][p]Seasonal Sets[/p][p]The Marcens Zone Wraith set is now available for a limited time! The set includes:[/p][p]Marcens Zone Wraith (Outfit and Pattern)[/p][p]Bonewing (Back Accessory)[/p][p]Soulrest Torch (Waist Accessory)[/p][p]Psionic Aura (Headpiece)[/p][p]Trickster (Leg Accessory)[/p][p][/p][p]All items can be purchased individually using Corite, or preview and purchase the complete six-piece set for a 10% discount.[/p][p]All items, except Marcens Zone Wraith (Pattern), can be customized with Paint for personalized color schemes.[/p][p][/p][p]#Strikers#[/p][p][/p][p]General[/p][p]Minimum activation time for cooldown refunds is now standardized to 1 second.[/p][p]Activation/deactivation intervals for the following weapons are also standardized to 1 second:[/p][p]Multilock Radar (AQUILA's Aux 3)[/p][p]Jamming Haze Diffuser (STEGO's Aux 1)[/p][p]Booster Kit (INFERNO's Aux 3)[/p][p]Corite Jammer (SERENITH's Aux 2)[/p][p][/p][p]Independent hotkeys can now be set for:[/p][p]Optical Camo Drone (NARUKAMI's Aux 3)[/p][p]Drone Launcher (LUMINAE's Main Weapon and Sidearm)[/p][p]Emergency Support Drone (PINAKA's Aux 3)[/p][p]Defense Field Drone (HURRICANE's Aux 1)[/p][p]New hotkey setting for Executions (default "F" Key) to prevent accidental activation during interactions.[/p][p]Executing a target creates a 6-second, 20m-radius Corite Haze, applying the following effects to both friendly and enemy Strikers:[/p][p]1. Energy and Fluid Armor Regen boost[/p][p]2. Lock-on Immunity[/p][p]Improved Energy consumption display for:[/p][p]Airborne Kit (AQUILA's Aux 2)[/p][p]Rapid Assault Mode (ALPHARD's Aux 2)[/p][p]Fixed an issue where hotkey settings did not transfer to newly unlocked Strikers.[/p][p][/p][p]SLM-M324C TRICERA[/p][p]Gatling Gun (Main Weapon): Magazine capacity increased from 300 rounds to 360 rounds.[/p][p]Heavy Gatling Gun (Sidearm): Magazine capacity increased from 240 rounds to 300 rounds.[/p][p]Howitzer (Aux 3): Magazine capacity reduced from 3 rounds to 2 rounds.[/p][p]Reload Time adjusted from 16 seconds/3 rounds to 8 seconds/2 rounds.[/p][p][/p][p]MHI-XT31 PINAKA[/p][p]Rapid Repair Grappler (Main Weapon): Lock-on Range increased from 100m to 160m. Lock-on range for pull initiation increased from 200m to 300m.[/p][p]Repair Drone (Aux 1): Added directional indicators to the fire control system interface. Auto-destruction range increased to 800m when out of range.[/p][p]Cover Airdrop Kit (Aux 2): Cover can no longer be penetrated by Energy Damage with the Direct Damage effect.[/p][p][/p][p]MHI-SR00 SERENITH[/p][p]Air Energy Regen reduced from 2,300 points/second to 1,600 points/second.[/p][p]Energy consumption for aerial jumps increased from 1,800 points to 1,900 points.[/p][p]Energy consumption for aerial boosts increased from 460 points/second to 580 points/second.[/p][p][/p][p]PGI-T27G STELLARUS[/p][p]Energy capacity increased from 30,000 points to 33,000 points.[/p][p]Ground Energy Regen increased from 7,100 points/second to 7,900 points/second.[/p][p]Energy Regen during depleted state reduced from 36% to 32%.[/p][p][/p][p]NGS-X241T ALPHARD[/p][p]Fixed an issue where switching to Heavy Sniper Cannon in sniper mode while using Rapid Assault Mode (Aux 2) improperly inherited the Striker's lock-on effect.[/p][p][/p][p]Striker Designs[/p][p]The livestream-exclusive designs Mapledawn and Moonwell can be unlocked via Mission Tokens for ALPHARD and HEL.[/p][p][/p][p]Mods[/p][p]Fixed an issue where FALCON and SKYRAIDER failed to apply aerial mobility-related stats when transitioning from the ground into Winged Form and Aerial Assault Form, respectively.[/p][p][/p][p]#Tactical Station#[/p][p][/p][p]General[/p][p]Ranked Mode matchmaking has been adjusted: squads with a Tier gap greater than 3 between the highest- and lowest-ranked members are ineligible. (For example, if a squad includes a Bronze pilot, other members must be Platinum or lower.)[/p][p][/p][p]Operation VERGE[/p][p]Ranked Mode matchmaking is now limited to teams of 1, 2, 3, or 6 members to ensure fair competition.[/p][p][/p][p]Challenge[/p][p]Map Challenges now offer 2–4 additional Strikers as selectable options, allowing pilots to use more familiar Strikers.[/p][p][/p][p]Custom Room[/p][p]The room host can now toggle Observer Mode on/off in Room Settings, with the following changes applied when enabled:[/p][p]Eight spectator slots will open, allowing non-participating pilots to watch the match via free camera view or pilot perspective.[/p][p]The room will only allow real pilots; bots cannot be added, and any configured bots will be automatically removed.[/p][p]In addition to the existing room settings, the host can edit team names and initial scores, which auto-update after each match.[/p][p][/p][p]Hosts can enable Striker Ban Rules, customizing:[/p][p]1. Ban order and number of bans.[/p][p]2. Ban lists.[/p][p]3. Time limits for banning and selecting Strikers.[/p][p][/p][p]Maps[/p][p]The air-drop system above Longmen Launch Site has been fixed to prevent Strikers from redeploying far from the combat zone.[/p][p][/p][p]#Operation STORM: Mashmak#[/p][p][/p][p]General[/p][p]The Colossal Striker MORENA is now available for challenge. Use Locator Beacon III to find its Restricted Zone entrance and form squads to face it in Mashmak Co-op (Extreme) or Covert Operation.[/p][p]The minimum team size for Covert Operation Mode has been removed. Squads of 1–2 pilots can now enter Mashmak Covert Operation Mode, with the same environment, foe difficulty, and Restricted Zone access as 3-player teams.[/p][p]The default shortcut key for Secure Cargo Bay has been changed to L. Pilots can now drag and drop items directly between Cargo Storage and Secure Cargo Bay for depositing, swapping, or retrieving items.[/p][p]Cargo Rocket activation rules in all stronghold areas have been updated. Countdown timers for activated facilities are now visible on the mini-map for easier route planning. The number of rocket facilities per mode has been reduced.[/p][p]The Armored Supply Crate reward from Restricted Zones will no longer include Cargo Rocket Beacons.[/p][p]The result screen now shows equipped Mod losses when missions fail.[/p][p][/p][p]Stronghold Forces[/p][p]Theia's Vanguard has redeployed its Exile-class frigates, with some docked for defense and others assigned as stronghold reinforcements.[/p][p]HELLCAT can no longer perform stationary pivot-turn attacks due to lacking the required thrusters.[/p][p]With upgraded targeting systems, HELLCAT's scatter attacks during high-speed movement are harder to evade.[/p][p][/p][p]Modular Weapons[/p][p]Fixed an issue where equipping Modular Weapons caused the Q-key weapon to switch to them automatically during use.[/p][p][/p][p]#System#[/p][p][/p][p]Mission Briefing[/p][p]Mission interface layout upgraded for clarity, with background lore descriptions added to all missions for enhanced immersion.[/p][p][/p][p]Inventory[/p][p]Inventory expansion is now available! Use Matrix Credits to purchase up to 5 expansions, each adding 5 slots, for a total of 25 extra slots.[/p][p][/p][p]Base Exploration[/p][p]Base facilities now include new interactive operations and enhanced pilot interaction visuals. Break Room mini-games have been further optimized.[/p][p][/p][p]System Settings[/p][p]Added 165 FPS and 240 FPS options to the Frame Rate Limit settings for both In-Match and Out-of-Match.[/p][p][/p][p]Interface[/p][p]Chat panel display rules have been optimized to prevent blocking key interface interaction.[/p][p]Scrollbars in all system interfaces are now always visible and highlight during interaction.[/p][p][/p][p]Other[/p][p]Improved the cursor size for screens using lower resolution settings.[/p][p][/p][p]—S.H.A.D.O.W. Command HQ[/p]