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Arena Breakout Infinite is about to get its biggest refresh yet! Season 1: Ignition officially launches with a new map, tons of game mode changes, new weapons, system updates, and balance adjustments. Here’s everything you need to know:
Server Downtime Schedule
- Matchmaking Disabled: April 28, 21:00 UTC
- Servers Offline: April 28, 22:00 UTC
- Estimated Reopen Time: April 29, 10:00 UTC
(Note: Times may change. Stay tuned to official announcements.)
Compensation:
- 150,000 Koen
- 1 Advanced Coupon Set
(Claim rewards at the [Event Center > Update Gift] after the patch.)
Update Size:
- 36 GB (update through the game launcher)
New Content and Features
New Map: Northridge
- Vast outdoor map north of Onotos City.
- Snow-capped mountains, lush vegetation, a large hotel controlled by a new boss, Fred.
- Available in Lockdown and Forbidden Zones.
New Game Modes
- Secure Ops (May 9): No gear loss on failed extract; successful extract converts loot into Koen.
- Team Elimination: Choose a preset loadout, eliminate all enemies.
- Team Deathmatch: Fast respawns; first team to reach elimination goal wins.
- Solo Ops (May 23): Solo raids with minimum gear value requirements.
Season 1 Events
- Season Launch Celebration:
- Log in daily, complete missions, earn skins, Supply Passes, and coins.
- Road to Victory:
- Reach level milestones to unlock exclusive weapon skins and rewards.
- The Battle is Back:
- Complete missions to earn an AKM exclusive skin and a 30-day Basic Elite Trial Card.
- Double Prosperity Draw:
- Twice-a-week Lucky Loot draws every Monday and Friday.
- Weapon Master:
- Complete challenges to unlock new weapons like AK-12 and MCX.
- Team Elimination and Deathmatch Challenges:
- Collect Arena Coins for special rewards like charms and Universal Keys.
- Squad Channel:
- Team up to complete missions and earn Tactical Quick Kits and Koen.
- Storm Warning Event (May 1–15):
- Farm map experiences torrential rain; limited-time challenges and rewards.
- Secure Ops Challenge (May 9–end of Season 1):
- Secure Ops missions rotate between Farm, Armory, TV Station every two weeks.
- Treasure Hunt Fest (May 16–June 6):
- Collect Treasure Hunt Coins, exchange for exclusive SVTU skins and stickers.
New Weapons
- AK-12 (5.45x39mm)
- MCX (5.56mm)
- SVTU Carbine (7.62x54mm)
- G17 Pistol (9x19mm)
- M45A1 Pistol (.45 caliber)
- F57 Pistol (5.7x28mm)
Weapon Accessories
- Tactical Red Dot Scope
- M1 Tactical Red Dot
- 6.5x/20x Scope
- New suppressors, stocks, and many other attachments.
Map Updates
Northridge
- Brand-new outdoor raid area, filled with natural scenery and hidden dangers.
TV Station
- 3 new bosses: Kurt, Rolf, Bernard.
- 3 random extraction points added (Photography Area, Interview Room, Freight Elevator).
- Extraction timing updated for Elevator, Main Entrance, and Warehouse.
Armory
- Vegetation optimized.
- More lootable items outdoors.
- New extraction point: Secret Passage.
Valley
- New encrypted safes added.
- Helicopter Extraction Point always open.
Farm
- Vegetation optimized.
- New encrypted safe on a bus in the Loading Area.
- Normal difficulty now grants rank points.
Mode Availability After Update
- Normal: Farm, Valley
- Lockdown Zone: Farm, Valley, Northridge, Armory, TV Station
- Forbidden Zone: Northridge, Armory, TV Station
Major System Updates
- New Hero Rank (below Legend).
- Military Supply Optimization: Combo bundles available.
- Elite Privileges Merge:
- Basic Card ($500 Bonds/30d): Bulletproof Case unlocked.
- Premium Card ($1,000 Bonds/30d): Composite Case and Standard Keychain unlocked.
- Skin System Overhaul: Quick skin changes from inventory.
- Custom Weapon Appearance Updates: Skins now apply to added mods.
- Character Gesture System: Entry and usage gestures added.
- Kill Cam Updates: Kill cam history accessible in Battle Records.
- New Main Screen Layout: Easy team joining with Team Codes.
- Mission System Optimized: Quick access to active missions.
- Battle Pass Rework: Higher pass levels mean better next-season rewards.
- Mod Gun System: Recommended builds, build sharing, and shooting range testing.
Balance Changes
- AI shotgun damage reduced.
- Armor buffs vs. grenades.
- Reduced grenade splash damage through walls.
- Stamina consumption during running/jumping slightly reduced.
- First-shot recoil for automatics reduced.
- Faster reloads, item searches, pistol switches, ADS speed boosts.
- Bolt-action and marksman rifles now drain ADS stamina faster.
- Weapon-specific buffs:
- M24: Faster recoil drop and better ergonomics.
- T85, AEK bolts: Better horizontal recoil control.
- H416: Increased fire rate (850 → 900).
Other Improvements
- Quick weapon unloading for cylinder and chamber weapons.
- Valuable loot inspection gestures added.
- Valuable items auto-placed into safes (can toggle).
- In-raid announcements about bans for cheaters.
- “Single Raid Items” added — usable only in the current raid.
- Spanish and Thai language support added.
- Faster weapon switching after throwables.
- In-raid item icons optimized for clarity.
This new patch completely refreshes Arena Breakout Infinite, balancing competitiveness with major quality-of-life improvements and a ton of exciting seasonal content. Whether you’re a solo hunter or squad leader, there’s something for everyone starting April 29, 2025!
