Metal Slug: Awakening Update Announcement
Dear Commander,
"Soaring Skies, Thunderous Changes" The new version arrives with exciting features and gameplay, ready for you to challenge!
We are scheduled for a maintenance update on 2024.02.10 14:00 - 20:00 (UTC-5). Once the update is complete, you will receive New Version Invitation *1 (redeemable only once for Sapphires *500) when logging into the game.
In the new S3 season, commanders will be able to experience updated gameplay and explore the Sky City alongside Ame, the princess of a mysterious kingdom! What exactly does this update have in store? Join Rumi to find out!
New Gameplay
[New Abyssal Rift]
Time: 2025.02.11
1. New map "Sky City" - The Floating Riftland
2. New Season Skill unlocked - Atmospheric Barrier. Employ the barrier to face the new "climate attacks" challenges, granting your squad substantial buffs. As you encounter different harsh weather conditions in each zone, remember to use the "Atmospheric Barrier" for effective defense!
[Master Weapon Fragment Exchange]
Time: 2025.02.11
The weapon system in the S3 season introduces a new exchange feature. You can access the Weapon Star Up-Exchange interface to trade Master Weapon Fragments of the corresponding quality for existing weapon fragments to facilitate weapon star upgrades. Tip: The S3 Season Store will offer some Master Weapon Fragments for commanders to exchange.
[New Joint Operation - Abyss]
Time: 2025.02.11
In the S3 season's Joint Operation - Abyss gameplay, commanders will venture to the Sky City, soaring high above the earth, to begin a brand-new adventure! The island's protective barrier has shattered, resulting in frequent extreme weather.
Commanders can utilize the Empyreal Wings to absorb the meteorological energy from the extreme weather, charging up weather machinery to destroy enemy battleships and fortresses.
[Abyssal Cruise]
Time: 2025.02.17
1. Two new companions are on board, each bringing a new Expertise Style!
2. Encounter new enemies, mechanics, and stages for a fresh set of challenges;
3. Daily quiz added—correct answers provide all-day buffs.
[New Core Parts]
Time: 2025.02.11
S3 Season introduces new Core Parts - equip them to explore endless possibilities:
- Gaea Tower Core
Ideal for characters with WOUND weapons, offering maximum DMG bonuses when using character skills. Repeated skill use can refresh the buff duration.
- Dybbuk Manifestation Core
Suited for characters with WEAK weapons, granting a Summons DMG bonus with each summon generated, enabling summons to deal significant damage.
- Amadeus Core
Perfect for characters with FREEZE weapons. To maximize benefits, commanders need to focus on increasing CRIT rate to quickly gain the Core's advantages.
- Unyielding Warrior Core
Best for characters with IGNITE weapons, where flexible movement or aerial combat abilities will maximize this Core's potential.
[Joyful Treasure Basin]
Time: 2025.02.11
Treasure Basin, grab ingots! The "Treasure Basin" event is now open. Join the challenges during this period and collect ingots for a chance to receive Powerball Fragments, Epic Gears, Limited Titles, Alloy Pickaxes, Ruby Pickaxes, Legendary Weapon Fragments, and other exciting prizes.
[Season Settlement and Reward Exchange]
1. Season Settlement: With the season update, it's time for reward settlement! Based on your performance in the S2 season, rewards for Season Mark and The Merit Leaderboard will be settled, and your Abyss Score will be converted into Abyss Coins. Log in to the game to claim your S2 season settlement rewards.
2. Season Exchange: The S2 season Ultimate Exchange is open for a limited time. Use your Abyss Coins to exchange for items, including character-exclusive Gem Rewards, Mythic Weapon Fallen Star Fragments, and other ultra-rare items.
[Growth Acceleration]
With the start of the new season, lower-level commanders will experience accelerated growth:
1. Earn additional resources when participating in activities that provide item resources.
2. Icons of item resources with growth acceleration will have an acceleration mark; click them to view the current acceleration rate.
[Level Boost]
Time: 2025.02.11
Concerned about lagging behind due to your current level? Don't worry! The S3 season presents a new growth system that lets you "instantly boost your level to quickly catch up with the main pack"! Kick off the season perfectly and easily tackle the new space adventure challenges!
1. When the server's highest level is 130, players below level 122 will be boosted to level 122.
2. When the server's highest level is 125, players below level 117 will be boosted to level 117.
[Warzone Regroup]
Time: 2025.02.11
The new S3 season, Warzone Regroup, is coming soon! We aim to enhance the competitive gaming experience for commanders in the new season by grouping several servers into a single warzone based on criteria such as commanders' combat power, server launch dates, and active player counts. For more details, please check the official community content.
New Content
[New Character - Ame]
New Rare Quality in S3 Season
Time: 2025.02.11 - 2025.02.17
Available from: Character Special Treasure Dig
Princess of the Armer Kingdom, the queen of aerial combat! The first character with flight capabilities, gaining a shield and immunity to most control effects while flying. Fire in tandem with weapons and unleash area bombardments after charging.
[New Weapon - Chakram Launcher]
Time: 2025.02.11 - 2025.02.17
Available from: Weapon Special, Weapon Treasure Dig
Using blades as tongues of fire, the infinite chakrams dominate the battlefield. This weapon represents the perfect fusion of cold and hot weaponry, utilizing a modern firearm propulsion system to launch circular blades. The high-temperature blades cause deep burns that are hard to heal.
[New Character - Alessio Limited-time UP]
Time: 2025.02.14 - 2025.02.20
Alessio, once a nobody from the outer city of Navenia, unexpectedly accepted a mission from the legendary "Captain Red Hawk" in a moment of crisis. Donning a mask, he became a hero. A hero should be seen and respected by the world!
[Lilith’s New Outfit - Fish Dragon Dance]
Time: 2025.02.18 - 2025.02.24
Available from: Djinn Wish
As an inheritor of the "Fenghua Dragon Cloth" intangible cultural heritage, her overall attire reflects the unique charm of the dragon dance culture.
[New Vehicle - Raynor]
Time: 2025.02.22 - 2025.03.01
Available from: Blind Box
The new vehicle, Towering Raynor, is coming soon. The powerful Towering Raynor is sure to help commanders overtake competitors on sharp turns and support your Metal Slug adventure!
New Events
Repair Navenia to Get Alessio
Time: 2025.02.09 - 2025.02.26
Commanders are tasked with helping Alessio complete repair missions. By completing missions like the Alessio Trial Stage and watching Alessio's video, you can earn Repair Points. These points can be exchanged for Alessio's Token *50, as well as a variety of valuable in-game rewards!
Rare Weapon - Flameborne Chainblade Rifle available for FREE
Time: 2025.02.11 - 2025.02.26
Log in cumulatively to receive fantastic rewards such as the new version's weapon - Rare quality Flameborne Chainblade Rifle Fragments (which can be exchanged for a complete rare quality Chainblade Rifle), and Maze Raid Vouchers.
Chocolate Battle
Time: 2025.02.11 - 2025.02.26
Commanders can obtain chocolates by completing the stages. These chocolates can be used in a gacha for a chance to win Scarlett's Token, Sapphires, Raid Vouchers, and other generous rewards!
Joyful Treasure Basin
Time: 2025.02.11 - 2025.02.17
Participate the event to earn exciting rewards like Sapphire Surprise Bags and Legendary Coupons. Don't wait—begin your Treasure Hoard challenge now!
Get Snow Prep Field for FREE
Time: 2025.02.15 - 2025.02.26
With spring plum blossoms stirring and chilly frosty nights behind us, a new preparation field is arriving to support commanders on their adventures in the new year! Join the event and light up Snowflakes to obtain the Snow Prep Field!