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Hello everyone, this is the Ironsight Team.

The Halloween event will take place between October 18th and November 1st.

During the event, players will have a chance to drop a new collectible item, a Wisp. Collect Wisps and complete a variety of new challenges to earn new Halloween themed rewards.

The in-game store has a brand new Revenant package, as well as Halloween items from previous seasons. Don’t miss out on obtaining them this time!

[h3]Maintenance Schedule:[/h3]

[KST] 14:00 ~ 16:00 October 18th
[CEST] 07:00 ~ 09:00 October 18th
[PDT] 22:00 ~ 24:00 October 17th

[h3]Event Ending Schedule:[/h3]

[KST] 14:00 November 1st
[CEST] 06:00 November 1st
[PDT] 22:00 October 31st

Please make sure to disconnect from the servers in advance in order to avoid any issues.

Read more about the 2023 Halloween Event below!

[h2]Collection Challenge Event[/h2]

Collect Wisps during the Halloween Event.

When defeating a player, there is a chance that a Wisp will spawn at your location for you to pick up. Collect as many as you can and complete the special achievements before the season ends!

Wisps only drop in matchmaking lobbies.




New Halloween products are available for purchase along with products from previous Halloween seasons. This is a great opportunity to get any items that you missed in previous seasons!

[h3]‘Revenant’ Package[/h3]
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[h3]‘Ghost Ship’ Package[/h3]
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[h3]‘Devil Jester’ Package / Halloween 2020 Package / ‘Skeleton’ Costume Package[/h3]
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[h3]'Ghost' & 'Phantom' Packages[/h3]
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[h3]Halloween Box[/h3]

The new Revenant items have been added to the Halloween Box, as well as the Skeleton Mask.

[h2]2023 Halloween Coupon[/h2]

We have prepared a free coupon for all users to enjoy. Dress up for the season and become a part of the spooky atmosphere!

[h2]Coupon Code: EVCPHW2310[/h2]

[h3]Contents:[/h3]



• Phantom P90 [14 Days]
  
• Hell M1014 [14 Days]
  
• Ghost House Ultimax [14 Days]
  
• Candy Pumpkin M4 [14 Days]
  
• Pumpkin Helmet [14 Days]
  
• Trident Hairband [14 Days]
  
• Bat Hairband [14 Days]
  
• Halloween Firefly [14 Days]
  
• Halloween Blade Drone [14 Days]
  
• Halloween Box

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/783770/view/5348612868500909690

[h2]Bug Fixes and Improvements[/h2]

• [Search and Destroy] Your teams current side (Attack/Defense) is now displayed.
  
• [Search and Destroy] The amount of players spectating you is now displayed.
  
• [UI] When using the in-game loadout hotkey, the loadout's name is now displayed.
  
• The Incendiary Grenade effects have been improved
  
• [Map] Lighting on the Titan map has been reworked.
• [Weapon] Fixed a bug that caused the Ghost Blaser R93 to be invisible.
  
• [Lobby] Secondary Weapon statistics are now viewable in a players Weapon Records tab.
  
• [Lobby] The main lobby has been changed for the Halloween Event.
  
  

[h3]Maintenance Schedule:[/h3]
[KST] 14:00 ~ 15:00 October 4th
[CEST] 07:00 ~ 08:00 October 4th
[PDT] 22:00 ~ 23:00 October 3rd

Please make sure to disconnect from the servers in advance in order to avoid any issues.

[h3]End of Pistol Match Event[/h3]
We hope you have enjoyed the Pistol Match Event!
Unfortunately, the event concludes with maintenance on the 4th of October.
All rewards will be distributed after maintenance, following the processing of the final rankings .

For more information regarding the event and it's rewards, please refer to the following announcement.

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/783770/view/3745361739575063588

[h3]Maintenance Schedule:[/h3]
[KST] 14:00 ~ 15:00 September 26th
[CEST] 07:00 ~ 08:00 September 26th
[PDT] 22:00 ~ 23:00 September 25th

Please make sure to disconnect from the servers in advance in order to avoid any issues.

[h2]Bug Fixes and Improvements[/h2]
[AFK Prevention System] We have received numerous reports that the AFK Prevention System is too strict and needs improvement. The system has been updated to monitor all input devices during a game (including chat) to determine whether or not a user is active. If there is no input for 40 seconds, the connection to the server will be terminated.
[Maps] Lighting for the map 'Broadcast' has been reworked.
[Weapons] Fixed an issue with level/experience not correctly being applied to the Glock18c, causing attachments to not be equippable.
[Added 09.26] Pistol CTF has been removed from the Pistol Match event mode.

Server maintenance will take place on Wednesday, September 20th.
Please make sure to disconnect from the servers in advance in order to avoid any issues.

Schedule
[KST] 14:00 ~ 15:00 September 20th
[CET] 06:00 ~ 07:00 September 20th
[PDT] 22:00 ~ 23:00 September 19th


[h2]Pistol Match Event (Ranked)[/h2]
Participate in the event to not only test your skills, but also earn items through new achievements and ranked rewards.

Event Schedule: September 20 ~ October 4

[h3]Challenges[/h3]


[h3]Rank Rewards[/h3]

[h3]Galaxy Tactical Laser[/h3]
Complete all Pistol Match Event challenges to unlock the Galaxy Tactical Laser scope.

[h3]Galaxy Pistol Selection Coupon[/h3]
At the conclusion of the event, hold a rank of 200 or higher on the leaderboards to be eligible for the Galaxy Pistol Selection Coupon. Use the coupon to choose your favorite pistol and receive it’s animated Galaxy skin!

[h3]Galaxy Pistol Silencer[/h3]
Users who place in the top 10 ranks will earn a Galaxy Silencer for use on pistols!

[h3]Pistol Event Charm[/h3]

The Pistol Event Charm will be awarded to the top 100 players on the leaderboard.


Additionally, whilst the charm is equipped, a medal will also be seen by enemies you slay, next to your Dog Tag.

Note: Users who earned this [Pistol Match Charm] in the previous [Pistol Match Event] will not receive a duplicate.

[h3]Pistol Match Mode[/h3]

• Pistol Match can be selected in the Mode Settings, or via the dedicated Pistol Match button.
  
• Pistol Match will be removed from the Mode Settings tab once the event conclude's but will still be available in Custom Lobbies.

• There will be a new Pistol Match Event leaderboard for the duration of the event
  
• Your rating will be updated as you participate in the Pistol Match Event
  

[h3]Rules[/h3]
When a Pistol Match lobby is created, the game mode is selected randomly between Team Deathmatch, Secure Point, and Capture the Flag

• Pistols only (If the loadout selected does not have a Pistol, you will spawn with a random one)
  
• 6 vs 6 Team Match
  
• Drone (X)
  
• Non-pistol Secondary Weapon (X) (The KARD and Glock are also restricted)
  
• Melee (X)
  
• Lethal/Tactical: Flashbangs only
  
• All enemies drop ammo on death

[h3]Rank Points[/h3]
All players begin the season at 0 points.

Pistol Match ranked points are calculated as [Player Score / 1000 * Match Result].
Match result bonuses are as follows:

• [Victory] x2
  
• [Draw] x1
  
• [Defeat] x1
  
• [Abandon] x0
  
  
  

[h3]Boost Event[/h3]
A GP/XP boost will take place on the weekend.

Boost : 50%
Schedule :

[KST] 10:00 September 23 ~ 10:00 September 25
[CET] 02:00 September 23 ~ 02:00 September 25
[PDT] 18:00 September 22 ~ 18:00 September 24

[h3]Maintenance Schedule:[/h3]
[KST] 14:00 ~ 15:00 September 6th
[CEST] 07:00 ~ 08:00 September 6th
[PDT] 22:00 ~ 23:00 September 5th

Please make sure to disconnect from the servers in advance in order to avoid any issues.

[h2]Bug Fixes and Improvements[/h2]
[Killcount Charm] This charm is now compatible with the Ballistic Shield and Secondary Weapons.
All Game Servers have been changed to Google Cloud (GCP) Servers. We will continue to monitor server latency.