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Arena Breakout: Infinite officially launches on Steam (and Epic Games) on September 15. The free-to-play tactical extraction shooter builds on its mobile roots to deliver a fast-paced, realistic FPS experience. In this full release the game includes five distinctive maps – Farm, Valley, Armory, TV Station, and Northridge – each with its own tactical flavor. Players must adapt to ever-changing conditions: a dynamic weather system now cycles through sunshine, rain, fog and even violent storms, turning every raid into a dangerous. The update also expands existing areas (for example, the Farm map gains a new Grain Trading Zone and Stables) and adds new mission types (Solo Ops, Covert Ops, lockdown modes and more) for varied gameplay.
Expanded Trophy Room & Crafting
In Arena Breakout: Infinite the old hideout is now a fully expanded Trophy Room 2.0, serving as an off-field stronghold and crafting hub. The revamped Trophy Room now has multiple wings – the Intelligence Dept., Living Area, and Workbench – plus a new progression system. High-tier gear and red ammo can only be crafted here or looted in raids, not bought on the market. Seasonal tasks let you unlock better upgrade stations and rewards as you play. Notably, the game grants every player a free Titanium Secure Case (a 9‑grid pouch) via seasonal missions, so even casual players can keep their best loot safe without spending real money.
New Weapons and Tactical Gear
The September update adds a slew of new hardware. Three new primary weapons – the PP-19 Vityaz SMG, the CZ 807 assault rifle, and the AN-94 assault rifle – are now available for customization alongside the existing arsenal. In total the game boasts 72 weapons and hundreds of attachments after this release. Dozens of new tactical accessories and gadgets also arrive, including new medical items like the Experimental Physique Enhancing Pill and a multi-purpose First Aid Kit Set. For example, you can now use supply stations placed on maps to buy essential ammo or repairs mid-raid, giving squads new options to sustain combat without extraction. These additions, plus a new boss enemy and fresh seasonal missions (“Breach” is the Season 3 theme), pack the full release with content for new and veteran players alike.
Fair Play and No Pay-to-Win Pledge
A major highlight of the full release is the studio’s “no pay-to-win” philosophy. Developers have rebalanced the in-game economy so that players can’t simply buy the best gear. Certain top-tier items and high-end ammo have been removed from the in-game market and can now only be crafted in the Trophy Room or found as loot in raids. Likewise, Arena Breakout: Infinite uses a single free currency (Koens) that cannot be purchased with real money. To reinforce fairness, every player gets a free 9-grid Titanium Case (secure pouch) by completing seasonal challenges, ensuring even casual players have access to endgame storage. In other words, power comes from playing, not from your wallet. The developers explicitly confirm that in-game currency “cannot be purchased with real-world money”, and high-tier items are no longer on sale – you have to grind or craft them. This commitment to balance is also backed by a robust anti-cheat system and Killcam reports to keep raids fair.
Cyberpunk 2077 Collaboration Phase 2 (Sep. 16 – Oct. 16)
Starting the week after launch, Arena Breakout: Infinite kicks off a limited-time Cyberpunk 2077 crossover. From roughly mid-September through mid-October, Night City’s high-tech style comes to Kamona Island. Official announcements promise a “neon-drenched makeover” – players can earn Cyberpunk-themed cosmetics and gear via special tasks and a themed Battle Pass. For example, the game already teased earning V’s iconic Samurai jacket as an in-game item. While this event is temporary (a one-month run), it adds unique loot and missions inspired by Cyberpunk 2077. As CD Projekt Red and MoreFun Studios note, “the gritty, high-tech world of Cyberpunk 2077 is crashing into Arena Breakout: Infinite again”, and exclusive rewards let you “carry Night City’s spirit into every raid”. Players should jump in during Sep.16-Oct.16 to grab the Cyberpunk crossover items before they vanish.
Extraction Shooter Comparison: ABI vs. Tarkov
Arena Breakout: Infinite is often compared to other hardcore looter-FPS games (most famously Escape from Tarkov). Early players note that ABI offers a similar high-stakes feel – intense firefights where “every decision matters” – but with smoother, more modern design. One veteran Tarkov player on the Steam forums wrote that ABI’s quality-of-life is a game-changer:
“I’m a long-time Tarkov player… Now, after playing Arena Breakout Infinite, I realize the pain in Tarkov is because the developers were lazy. Simple features like auto-build, sorting, link search… are brilliant in this game”.
They praised ABI as “a very strong Tarkov competitor” with fast-paced gunplay and user-friendly tools, admitting Tarkov still has its place for ultra-brutal realism. Another fan pointed out that matchmaking is lightning-fast: “30-second match times at most, not… 5+ minutes to get into a match”. In short, Arena Breakout: Infinite aims to capture the thrill of extract-and-escape combat while stripping away some of the frustration. Being completely free on PC (via both Steam and the Epic Games Store) also sets it apart, giving it a broad reach that no paid game could match.
Community Reception
Feedback from early players has been positive. Many community members highlight ABI’s balance and accessibility. For example, streamers and Redditors have marveled that the developers “finally listened” by removing pay-to-win elements and giving out free loot cases in Season 3. On social media and forums users comment on the crisp gunplay and fair economy: one reviewer noted, “Looseness in Tarkov is replaced by speed and fun here,” and praised the anti-cheat that bans thousands of cheaters every month. As one Steam user put it, Arena Breakout: Infinite offers the extraction-shooter intensity “with fun gunplay elements” and robust matchmaking, making it appealing even to non-hardcore players. In short, the community is excited to have a Tarkov-like experience that’s free, polished, and not tied to a mobile launcher. The full Steam launch will be the ultimate test, but so far early impressions suggest ABI is carving out its own niche on PC.
Final Thoughts
Overall, Arena Breakout: Infinite’s September 15 release brings a wealth of content – five dynamic maps, new gear, and improved systems – and a guarantee of fair play. Available on both Steam and Epic Games, it’s positioning itself as the go-to free extraction shooter on PC. With its “no pay-to-win” pledge, community-driven updates, and even a Cyberpunk crossover, Arena Breakout: Infinite offers a fresh take on the looter-FPS genre for 2025.
