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Season 2—The Dark Underworld——Squad Warfare

[h3]Driftmasters, welcome to Season 2—The Dark Underworld![/h3][p][/p][p]A new chapter in the war begins. Across every planet, a realm of eternal night awaits. One untouched by the surface world and built as the ultimate battleground for your squad.[/p][p]Gather and transport resources, raid and fight alongside your squad, and carve your legend in the dark.[/p][p][/p][h2]So, what's coming in Season 2?[/h2][p]The Dark Underworld will span the entire duration of Season 2 (around three months). The season itself will be divided into three shorter sub-seasons, each lasting roughly one month. As before, each sub-season will include the usual phases for team formation, matchmaking, and end-of-season results.[/p][p]The war is ETERNAL![/p][p][/p][h3]Season 2.1—Deep Dive into the Dark Veins![/h3][p]The Dark Veins are vast fissures deep beneath the surface of Athas, where dense concentrations of Dark Exergy have spawned a unique subterranean ecosystem. This realm has become the ultimate battleground for every faction seeking control of this precious resource.[/p][p]Here, you'll encounter a new tribe, the Mushren. Trade Dark Exergy with them to harness the hidden powers of the underground world![/p][p]Your mission in this shadow-shrouded realm is simple: plunder, plunder... and PLUNDER some more![/p][p][/p][h3]Season 2.2 Core Theme—The Pit of Champions[/h3][p]Form a squad of 10 and enter the Pit of Champions, where you'll face off against other elite teams in fierce, all-out battles.[/p][p]But it's more than just a fight between a few squads. Victory in the championship not only earns you rich rewards, but also contributes Conquest Rating to your Warband![/p][p]Whether you're a lone wolf who thrives on independence, a seasoned strike team that dominates the wilderness, or a commander leading your Warband to glory, this is one challenge you won't want to miss![/p][p][/p][h3]Season 2.3 Core Theme— The Seventh Faction: Ironjaw Crew[/h3][p]The Ironjaw Crew is a ruthless raiding fleet that prowls the Dark Veins. Once enslaved miners under the rule of the great factions, they rose up after years of oppression and plunder, ultimately winning their freedom through blood and fire.[/p][p]Now, they bow to no one. They fight only for themselves. In their world, only the law of the strongest decides who survives.[/p][p]Think the Ironjaw Crew is just another faction? Think again. They have no permanent base, no rigid rules, and survive on their own terms. Join their ranks and carve your path across the stars. Wild. Free. Unstoppable![/p][p][/p][p]That wraps up the story of Season 2! Of course, this is just the tip of the iceberg. We'll continue to share more preview information in the future before the seasons go live. Trust us, the fun and excitement of Season 2 will exceed your expectations. Gather your squad and dive into the action![/p][p][/p][p]Next, let's take a closer look at Season 2.1—Deep Dive into the Dark Veins.[/p][p][/p][h2]Season 2.1—Deep Dive into the Dark Veins[/h2][p]If you're tired of the constant conflicts between surface-world Warbands, the Dark Underworld may be the perfect battleground for you.[/p][p][/p][p](Entrance to the Dark Underworld)[/p][p][/p][h3]1.All-new Map—The Dark Underworld[/h3][p]Starting Notes:[/p][p]Be aware: the Dark Underworld belongs to no faction whatsoever. Drifters, Nomad Posts, and Warband structures are all off-limits. Don't expect your faction affiliation to give you any advantage, for in this lawless realm, all you have are your weapons and your squadmates watching your back.[/p][p][/p][p]Once your party reaches eight members, you will become visible and marked on the map. Each map is connected via Umbra Portals, which allow passage between them. Each portal permits one-way passage for up to seven people within a limited time.[/p][p][/p][p]The native inhabitants, the Mushren, are far from welcoming to invading Warbands. Gather like-minded squadmates and carry out stealthy assassinations and raids in the shadows of this underground world![/p][p][/p][h3]2.New Feature:[/h3][p]1) Shadow Nests[/p][p]How they work:[/p][p]Exclusive to the Dark Underworld, this feature lets you hunt monsters from the depths below. Defeat them to enrage the Hive Lord, which, when defeated, grants a blessing of the underground: Shadow Sigils.[/p][p]Shadow Sigils: Increases certain Driftmaster attributes (these effects only apply while in the Dark Underworld).[/p][p]Boss Rewards: The Shadow Scorpid has a chance to drop Scorpid Hatchlings when defeated, which are essential materials for crafting the new Warband vehicle: Shadow Scorpid.[/p][p][/p][p]2) Assisting the Mushren[/p][p]How it works:[/p][p]Originally surface-dwellers of Athas, the Mushren fled the wars to seek refuge in the underground fissures, becoming the natives of the Dark Veins.[/p][p]In the Dark Underworld, the Mushren will often call for your aid. They provide three challenging event types, and you'll need to coordinate with your squad to face the various underground threats:[/p][p]· Rescue Mushren Gatherers Surrounded by Monsters: Survive for the required time. After all, survival is everything in the Dark Underworld.[/p][p]· Clear Aberrant Nests: Eliminate all umbra creatures you encounter within the time limit. You have but one goal: wanton slaughter.[/p][p]· Assist the Mushren with Fungal Cultivation: Protect their Fungal Pillars from filthy monsters. Defend and protect to master combat.[/p][p][/p][p]3) Dark Exergy Ore[/p][p]How it works:[/p][p]Transport Dark Exergy Ore that spawns at random locations to Dark Exergy Extractors and earn generous Dark Exergy rewards! If you've transported Energy Cores before, you'll feel right at home in this mode, where the stakes are just as intense.[/p][p][/p][h3]3.New Progression System—Runes[/h3][p]We've emphasized before that Dark Exergy Shards are a key objective in Season 2. And here's why.[/p][p]Use Dark Exergy Shards to find Mushren Elders in the Dark Underworld and craft your very own set of Runes! The bonuses from Runes apply across both the surface and underground worlds, giving you an edge as you divide and conquer.[/p][p](Images are for reference only. Final content and values in the official release prevail.)[/p][p][/p][h3]4.All-new Drifter, Equipment, Items, and Fortification[/h3][p][/p][h3]New Strength Drifter—Tayana[/h3][p][/p][h3]New Equipment[/h3][p]Sanguine Shardblade—Legendary Strength Weapon[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Paladin Mace—Legendary Strength Weapon[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Twilight's End—Legendary Intelligence Weapon[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Swiftguard Hood—Epic Intelligence Helm[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Coat of Purification—Epic Agility Chest[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Shadowmarch Boots—Legendary Strength Boots[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]New Warband Vehicle—Shadow Scorpid[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]New Consumables[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]New Fortification[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Descriptions，mechanics and values mentioned are from the test version, and may be subject to change in the final version.[/p][p][/p][p]That wraps up our introduction to Season 2. These are just a few of the new features; we'll announce adjustments to Season 1 content at a later date![/p][p][/p][p]If you want to learn more, check out the video below:[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Forget last season's wins and losses—war will erupt anew, and you have another chance to make your mark![/p]