Metalstorm News

[p]Latest update going live Wednesday, November 5th at 8:00 AM PT.  There will be a new client to download so keep in mind it may take some time before appearing on your app store.[/p][p][/p][h2]Quality Improvements[/h2][p]To kick off Metalstorm’s Anniversary month, we’re celebrating with a ton of improvements to your in-game experience and under the hood. In previous updates we had made it clear we were on a mission to get Metalstorm up to your standards in terms of performance and quality of life. Below is a list of improvements that will be in this build:[/p][p][/p]

• [p]Overall performance improvements. These should benefit everyone, but older mobile devices should benefit the most.[/p]
• [p]Fixed several client errors, especially ones that happened during matches, and joining lobbies[/p]
• [p]Fixed some issues that would occasionally cause match disconnections[/p]
• [p]Improved back-end logging and network tracking, preparing us for the next round of network, disconnect, and crash-rate fixes.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Important to note here is that we’re not done with this initiative by any means. We will still continue to make improvements, dig through errors recorded in-game, and use new tools and techniques to make impactful changes. This is a massive update that has been in test for quite some time, and we want to thank all those who showed up in playtesting as this was by far our biggest turnout in participation yet. Playtesting like this not only gives you all hands on with early access content and change, but it also provides our team with data and confidence in releases like this.[/p][p][/p][p]If you’d like to join us in future opportunities, be on the lookout for signup information in our PTS on Discord![/p][p][/p][p]Getting Metalstorm feeling smooth and stable is really important to us, so we will be keeping a close eye on things after this update. And you can help us by contacting our support team if you hit any new issues, or if your performance gets worse in any way.[/p][p]
[/p][h2]New Content[/h2][p]New Ace Challenge: Things are starting to really heat up, pilots! Get ready for your next assignment as Operation Heat Wave begins Monday, November 10th at 12:00 PM PT. You’ll be going up against DIRECTOR, a veteran pilot with decades of experience in their legendary F-15. Get your squad together, and get ready for anything![/p][p][/p][p]Issues & Feedback
Please report any issues or bugs you might be experiencing in our Discord or contact us at [email protected]. Your feedback is welcome and appreciated as it helps us make Metalstorm the best it can be.
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Renewed, recharged, refocused.[/p][p]


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[p][/p][p]Latest update going live Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025 at 8:00 AM PT. No client download required for this update, but there will be an optional client going out alongside this.
[/p][h3]New Content[/h3][p]Bogey and Bandits Flight Pass: This spooktacularly-themed flight pass jump scares its way to Metalstorm on Saturday, October 25th, 2025 at 9:00 AM PT. Want to give your squadmates some extra Halloween treats? Purchase your Flight Pass from our web shop over at playmetalstorm.com/shop for bonus silver for your squadmates, and you’ll earn Star Points for yourself as well![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]CARVER Cosmetics | Web Shop Offers: Speaking of Star Points–we’re dropping some seasonally-exclusive cosmetics on our web shop themed around these special festivities, and our newest Ace, “CARVER”. You can find these available for a limited time (Nov 22):[/p]

• [p]CARVER Pilot Icon for 300 Star Points[/p]
• [p]CARVER Banner for 600 Star Points[/p]
• [p]CARVER Aircraft Decal for 875 Star Points[/p]

[p][/p][p]Find out more about Operation Night Stalker next week.[/p][p][/p][p]Miscellaneous[/p]

• [p]Added a “Do Not Show Again” to the out of tickets Ace Challenge popup.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Bug Fixes[/p]

• [p]Fixed various top recurring errors affecting players.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Issues & Feedback
Please report any issues or bugs you might be experiencing in our Discord, or contact us at [email protected]. Your feedback is welcome and appreciated as it helps us make Metalstorm the best it can be.
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Happy Haunting! [/p]

[p][/p][p]Latest update going live Tuesday, September 23rd at 8:00 AM PT.  No client download required for this update. [/p][p][/p][h2]New Content[/h2][p]New Ace Challenge: In case you missed the update from last week, we made a bunch of changes based on your feedback from the first Ace Challenge. Below is a list of those changes:[/p]

• [p]Improved descriptions for scoring post-match results as well as additional information in the loading screen and help screen[/p]
• [p]Tuning adjustments to bot behaviors and difficulty, including bot skill in flaring.[/p]
• [p]Trophy Case will be viewable on other player profiles to view acquired Mementos.[/p]
• [p]Ace Challenge Memento’s will be featured in a variety of tiers:[/p]
  • [p]Common for 3-star Easy completion.[/p]
  • [p]Uncommon for 3-star Medium completion.[/p]
  • [p]Rare for 3-star Hard completion.[/p]
  • [p]Epic for placing in the Top 100 on the Ace Challenge leaderboard.[/p]
  • [p]Legendary for placing 3rd, 2nd, or 1st on the Ace Challenge leaderboard.[/p]
  • [p]Note: You will receive the Memento for your highest tier/accolade reached.[/p]
• [p]Ace Challenge Memento’s will also show aircraft as well as teammate information.[/p]
• [p]Made some adjustments to certain star thresholds.[/p]
• [p]Leaderboard entries will now include Aircraft used and Level.[/p]
• [p]Upon defeat, the Ace will now eject.. who knows when they may return! 🫣[/p]
• [p]Some Art and UI tweaks to various screens and menus related to Ace Challenges.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue that had Ace Challenges contributing to player win rates in PvP.[/p]

[p]Alongside these changes, our newest Ace Challenge is going live TODAY, and you’ll be tasked against: RICOCHET 🎯[/p][p][/p][p](New Map) Countdown: We know you’ve been counting down the days for this, and we’re happy to announce that both Countdown \[Day + Night] will be entering the rotation September 23rd alongside this deployment. This brand new map had more points of interest and ways to find cover unlike any sandbox we’ve created for Metalstorm. There’s fun to be had for all roles and playstyles, so have fun exploring and make sure you #showusyourmetal 💪[/p][p][/p][p]Countdown Flight Pass: This coincidentally themed flight pass comes flying into Metalstorm on Saturday, September 27th at 9:00 AM PT. As a reminder, purchasing the Flight Pass bundle through our web shop earns you Star Points to redeem for rewards, as well as extra silver for your squadmates.[/p][p][/p][h2]Miscellaneous[/h2][p]Bug Fixes[/p]

• [p]Fixed a bug where players were receiving the wrong Memento tier based on their first Ace Challenge performance.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Issues & Feedback Please report any issues or bugs you might be experiencing in our Discord or contact us at [email protected]. Your feedback is welcome and appreciated as it helps us make Metalstorm the best it can be.

The final countdown![/p]

[h3]Attention pilots![/h3][p][/p][p]There are new threats arriving in Metalstorm, and you’re going to have to bring your best efforts if you want to survive and maximize your rewards. Allow us to introduce Ace Challenges![/p][p][/p][p]Ace Challenges are a new beta feature set to go live on September 1st, 2025 at 12:00 PM PT. This is a brand new 3 player co-op PvE (player versus environment) mode which will have you go after unique and powerful Aces. These Aces will not be so easy to get to as you will first have to get through waves of enemies including Basic enemy aircraft, more deadly Elite variants, and maybe some things you haven’t seen before. We’ve adjusted our matchmaker a bit to help make sure you’ve got the backup you need as well. Trophies will not be considered, you’ll be paired with people up to 6 levels away from your equipped aircraft, and a reduced matchmaking time to get you back in the action quickly.[/p][p][/p][p]As you attempt an Ace Challenge run, your score will increase based on eliminations, medals, time, and damage taken. Efficiency and coordination are key if you want to earn the maximum rank of 3 stars. There are 3 difficulties to choose from with increasing rewards but be wary of biting off more than you can chew. Speaking of rewards, Ace Challenges provide a unique way of building up and claiming a variety of parts, silver, and cosmetics! Each day you’ll have 3 Reward Tickets which will reset at 12:00 PM PT. Ticketed runs will grant you free parts based on your performance, Silver which gets added to a bounty, and you’ll also still earn Pilot Level XP, Mastery XP, Flight Pass and Squad Event progress. If you’re out of tickets you can still compete for leaderboard positions, but keep in mind that the Leaderboard is only for runs completed on the Hard difficulty level.[/p][p][/p][p]That’s not all there is to fight for either! Each Ace Challenge comes with an Ace Bounty with unlocked Silver rewards, a unique Pilot Icon, and a Memento that will be added to your Trophy Case for 3 Star completionists (any difficulty). The Silver from this works retroactively as well so you’ll see your bounty increase over the course of the event based on ticket-runs.[/p][p][/p][h3]Your first Ace target: RUNWAY 🎯[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p]This first Ace Challenge will be available for one week. As mentioned previously, this is very much a “beta” event. We know there are many pilots wanting a PvE experience in Metalstorm, and we want to make sure we get Ace Challenges right. There will be a survey message in-game after the event, and we encourage all to provide feedback to help make Ace Challenges the best PvE experience possible.[/p][p][/p][p]We look forward to seeing your best runs, and we encourage you to share clips or content you make from Ace Challenges with us. [/p][p][/p][p]Happy hunting![/p]

[p]Latest update going live Wednesday, August 27, 2025 8:00 AM PT.  There will be a new client to download with times varying by storefront.[/p][p][/p][h3]New Content[/h3][p](New Mode) Ace Challenges: We’re pulling back the curtain on our long-anticipated PvE (Player vs Environment) mode, Ace Challenges. Beginning Monday, September 1, 2025 12:00 PM PT, this new 3-player cooperative mode will have pilots taking up bounties to go after powerful Aces. We will have a follow-up post specifically detailing Ace Challenges closer to launch.[/p][p][/p][p]Turbo Crashers Flight Pass:[/p][p] The latest flight pass comes crashing into Metalstorm on Saturday, August 30, 2025 9:00 AM PT. As a reminder, purchasing the Flight Pass bundle through our webshop earns you Star Points to redeem for rewards, as well as extra silver for your squadmates.
[/p][p]Additional Note: 2 returning sets of icons and banners will be exclusively available for Star Points when this goes live![/p][p][/p][p]New Map Rotation: We’re happy to announce that all night map variants will now be live in the regular map rotation. You can expect to see day, night, and all other variations mixed in throughout each day. Enjoy![/p][p][/p][h3]Miscellaneous[/h3][p]Currency Tooltips: With this update, we’ve added some additional detail for all currencies at the top of the screen. Just tap or click each type to see the new information.[/p][p][/p][p]Bug Fixes[/p]

• [p]Fixed a visual bug when unlocking a plane.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Issues & Feedback
Please report any issues or bugs you might be experiencing in our Discord, or contact us at [email protected]. Your feedback is welcome and appreciated as it helps us make Metalstorm the best it can be.

Happy Hunting![/p][p]
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