Dear Space Engineers:
In order to bring you a better game experience, Astracraft will be undergoing maintenance on July 29, 2021 while keeping the server online. You can still play during this period, and the system will remind you to update after the maintenance is complete.
Update details:
[All-new "Soaring Strike" Version Inbound]
All new competitive mode: Soaring Strike will begin on Jul 30 at 10:00 sharp! New gameplay, new system, new parties, new modules, new skins, and new events all online simultaneously!
1. ARMS Hunt Mode debuts:
—New mode: 5v5 team versus mode. Destroy enemy ARMS to get scores. First team to reach target score wins! A Bounty Tag will appear after a number of consecutive kills. Destroying the enemy ARMS with a Bounty Tag on top will get you extra score!
—Load to 200: ARMS Hunt will have a 100-load Standard Hunting Ground mode and a 200-load Fierce Struggle Hunting Ground mode. Players can have more intense battles in the Fierce Struggle Hunting Ground mode! (For balance reasons, Fierce Struggle does not allow the following Modules: Transparent Cube, Mechacrus II and III, Booster II and III)
—Ranked mode will be online for a limited time: Ranked Standard and Fierce Struggle Hunting Ground modes will be available 11:00-14:00 and 19:00-22:00 Mon-Fri, 11:00-22:00 Sat-Sun. Rankings for the new mode will be available as well.
—New Maps for ARMS Hunt mode: "Ruins Island", "Hope Mining" are available! The bigger map with a more complex terrain awaits! A new mystery map "Aerial Struggle" and official party "Aerial Arena" are online as well, for a totally different game experience!
2. Elite ARMS and Garage of the Elite system:
—Besides ARMS in players' own ARMS Hunt garages, all players can select 1 of 10 available monthly Elite ARMS for combat in ARMS Hunt. Use the strongest ARMS in this version, hassle free with one tap!
—Entering Garage of the Elite: Combat data will be recorded for ranked ARMS Hunt, for all ARMS in ARMS Hunt and Multiplayer Creation garages. The system will send a request for entry when combat data requirements are met. If the player agrees, the ARMS will be added to Garage of the Elite.
—Selection for Garage of the Elite: The system will pick 10 ARMS with different weapons each month from Garage of the Elite as the monthly Elite ARMS. Creator's avatar and name will appear with the ARMS. All players can use a monthly Elite ARMS in ARMS Hunt.
—Elite ARMS requirement verification: In order to ensure the combat prowess of the Elite ARMS, the system will check all recent combat data of the ARMS in Garage of the Elite every week. ARMS that no longer fulfill Garage of the Elite requirements will be removed.
3. New Modules Inbound!
8 new Modules will become available at 10:00 on Jul 30 along with "Soaring Strike" theme, including 7 Black Tech Themed Modules and 1 basic Module.
—Firefly: Core Module, can shoot itself into the air with downward boosters and start gliding with gliders.
—Hawk-eagle Wings and Raven Small Wings: Provides lift when ARMS moves forward and allows ARMS to fly.
—Black Tail T-Empennage: Use the joystick or turning the camera to steer the ARMS horizontally as it moves.
—Bumblebee Front Propeller: Propeller provides drive for the ARMS when turned on.
—TicToc Aerial Camera Drone: Release a drone that could move freely and record with first-person view.
—Meteor Bomb Throwing Mechanism: Throw a bomb which drops and explodes in a large radius on impact with this skill.
Hunt Seeker Missile: Lock the target directly ahead of the missile to shoot the seeker missile at target.
How to unlock Modules:
—Firefly: Complete weekly missions in themed event "Firefly Trials" to get Vim, then collect it from Vim Chest.
—Hawk-eagle Wings, Raven Small Wings, and Black Tail T-Empennage: Can be redeemed at Module Shop with Star Coins, Module Fragments, or Cinnabar Crystals from themed event.
—Bumblebee Front Propeller: Purchase through Friend's Aid.
Other Modules will be gradually released in the Module Shop, with the following schedule:
—TicToc Aerial Camera Drone: From 10:00, Aug 06.
—Meteor Bomb Throwing Mechanism: From 10:00, Aug 13.
—Hunt Seeker Missile: From 10:00, Aug 20.
Modules will be available in these garages:
—Firefly: All garages.
—Hunt Seeker Missile and Meteor Bomb Throwing Mechanism: King of the Hill, ARMS Hunt, Ball Game Mode, Multiplayer Creation, Solo Wonder, Race Mode, Building Mode.
—Hawk-eagle Wings, Raven Small Wings, Black Tail T-Empennage, Bumblebee Front Propeller, TicToc Aerial Camera Drone: King of the Hill, ARMS Hunt, Ball Game Mode, Multiplayer Creation, Solo Wonder, Building Mode.
[Soaring Strike Events Fully in Session]
Soaring Strike events will become available from 10:00, Jul 30! Prizes include new cores, modules, decals, avatars, frames, and tonnes of skins!
1. New Modules: 6 new Soaring Strike themed Modules will become available in Module Shop. They can be redeemed with Cinnabar Crystals from the event missions or Star Coins. Experience the thrill of battle with the new Modules!
2. Friend's Aid has been upgraded! Invite friends to help reduce prices when getting the new Module, "Bumblebee" Front Propeller! Receive more Aid chances by completing themed missions. Get more friends to aid.
3. Themed missions: All new missions online! Complete the missions and accumulate Vim to claim lots of rewards, including the ultimate prize, "Firefly" Core. There is a chance to trigger "Lucky Packs" when claiming rewards.
4. Super Value Pack awaits you with new Skins: "Large Death Cube" Large Basic Module, "Bloody Blade" Pulse Plasma Blade, "Death Kneel" Energy Cannon, Soaring Strike Frame, and Azrael's audio clip pack. Get it now!
5. Roulette Game: Use Cinnabar Crystals to play and win Soaring Strike theme limited skins. You'll be given Cinnabar Granules if you land a reward that you've already received. Cinnabar Granules can be used to redeem unobtained items at Reward Redemption. All rewards from the Roulette can be obtained within 40 plays!
6. Redeem Reward: Spend Cinnabar Granules to redeem for rewards that you have not obtained from the Wheel. Extra Cinnabar Crystals and Cinnabar Granules can be used to redeem Sourcestones of equivalent value.
[Limited-time Shop Overhaul]
1. Divided to 3 categories: Best Sellers, Luxury Skins, Daily Picks. More items will be displayed simultaneously.
2. Best Sellers will be changed every 7 days; Luxury Skins items will be on display for 3 days, with 2 changed each day; Daily Picks contains Paint, Decals, Avatars, Audio, changed daily.
3. Weekly Star Coins have been replaced with Daily Bonuses. Log in each day to receive a random bonus of up to 10 Sourcestones.
4. Paint Sets will change daily instead of weekly. Modifying paint sets will require unlocking in Garage Skin settings by using Star Coins. Players can unlock Paint Sets as needed.
5. Players' Coupons will be automatically used if players purchase an item that a coupon can be applied to.
[Latest Information]
1. "Variation Dance Steps" Upright Mechacrus is now available on the Module Shop at 80,000 Star Coins.
2. New Festival Madness Treasures
Kamikaze Drone Module Skin "Soul Shrine" will be available on the Super Sale event after the July 29 update. "It is said that the souls of Legion soldiers killed in battle will be kept in the Soul Shrine, only to be released at the next battle. "
3. 5v5 Module Skins have been added to General Supplies Prize Pool at the Shop's Supply Satellite. Full Power Skins have been added to Full Power Themed Prize Pool. Small Spoiler and Lightbox have been added to the Extreme Velocity Themed Prize Pool.
4. 5v5 Module Skins have been added to the Skin Fragment Shop rotation.
5. Black Hawk Module Skin added to the Skin Fragment Shop rotation.
[New Version Video H5]
Share the new version's video H5 to unlock server wide bonus from 10:00 on Jul 30 to 24:00 on Sep 29! Join your friends in the new version "Soaring Strike". Conquer the land and air!
1. Share to get 20 Sourcestones: Tap "share" on the "Soaring Strike" main page and receive 20 Sourcestones when you share it to a friend!
2. Server-wide rewards for sharing: 3 tiers of rewards can be unlocked by the number of H5 shares!
[New Functions]
1. Flying Assist (on by default): Auto adjusts the flying direction from the crosshair and makes flying smoother when turned on.
Lock flight camera (off by default): Flight camera turns when the aircraft tilts when turned on.
[Engine Update]
Players can try the new engine after reinstalling the game from the App Store. Changes involve:
1. Friction system.
2. Wing capability optimization.
Players may still play using the old engine.
[Module Adjustment]
1. "Electronic Goggles" Camcorder, "Giant" Cannon, and skill type of Lightbox has been changed to "entertainment". It is not considered for skill number restrictions under 100-load modes (ARMS that have already have these modules installed will need to have them removed and reinstalled for it to work properly).
2. Rotary Cannon: Bullet speed increased from 1500 m/s to 3000 m/s.
3. Cluster Missile:
" 1) Initial bullet speed dropped from 80 m/s to 40 m/s. "
" 2) Bullet speed is no longer constant; it will accelerate by 30 m/s². "
4. Hover Bullets adjustments:
1) Bullet speed increased from 200 m/s to 300 m/s.
2) Weapon distance changed to 150 m.
[System Adjustments]
1. Spectator mode added for ARMS Hunt. It can be turned on at Custom Room - Advanced settings.
2. Credit Score penalty adjustments
" 1) First offence of the week: penalty increased from 10 to 20. "
" 1) Subsequent offences of the week: penalty increased from 20 to 25. "
3. Refresh time of weekly Module Skins in Limited-time Shop has been changed from 00:00 on Mondays to 00:00 on Fridays, starting on Friday, Aug 06.
4. Match mode will be Competitive Mode by default when Limited-time Tournament Mode is on.
[Map Adjustments]
1. Invisible boundaries removed from the following maps. Player ARMS will be destroyed if the ARMS does not return to the map boundaries within a set time limit.
Single Capture Point: Expedition Hub, Redstone Science Station, Gaia Temple
Capture Point: Asteroid Base, Power Paradise
2. The follow maps have increased height limit. ARMS will be destroyed if not returned into the map boundaries after time limit.
Single Capture Point: Expedition Hub, Redstone Science Station, Gaia Temple
Capture Point: Asteroid Base, Power Paradise
[Gameplay Changes]
1. Star limitations removed for Rumble Mode. Changed Rumble Mode's entry order at the ring entrance.
2. Garage order changed for Rumble Mode.
[Function Adjustments]
1. Gyroscope now has inverted X and Y axis. They can be changed in Settings - Controls.
[Bug Fixes]
1. Fixed damage calculation bug when missiles strike a shield at close range.
2. Position reset into void in Infinite Arena has been fixed.
3. Picture display errors of some audio clip packs were fixed.
4. Whistlewind Core no longer hops on the ground when ARMS with Whistlewind is dismantled.
5. Fixed self detonate button appearing even when the ARMS is undamaged in Test Drive
6. Invisible bullets bug fixed for bullets that are shot to the player from a distance.
Other optimizations are still in the process of being implemented. We hope to hear your suggestions and recommendations in game and on major game forums. We will continue to work hard on making the game better for our players! (Best Wishes)