Driftmasters!
The smoke of the old war still burns, but a new conflict is on the horizon.
The final sprint of Season 1 is still in full swing!
But we want to take a few minutes of your time to share the progress for Season 2 of Warborne!
We will be finalizing S1 settlements around October 13th (specific times may vary by region due to time differences. Please check the in-game season progress for the exact settlement time).
The main event: S2 — The Dark Underworld is coming soon. As you know, S2 will last for about 3 months and will be divided into 3 mini-seasons: S2.1, S2.2, and S2.3; each lasting about 1 month.
After the S1 settlement, Warborne will open a brand-new map area: the The Gate.
All Driftmasters from each major region will gather at this massive orbital station. Here, you can meet, compare skills, and even team up with Driftmasters from other planets to prepare for the upcoming S2.1! (The start date for S2.1 will be announced soon!)
Yes, in S2.1, you will meet new allies, new rivals, and a completely different war. You will team up with them to enter a new battlefield. If S1 was just a brief "training exercise," then S2.1 is where the real war begins.
And we know you're all curious: how can you team up with your comrades to prepare for the next season?
Let us introduce the:
Brand-New Unit: Squad
Start Time: After S1 settlement on October 13th.
Team-up Scope: Driftmasters from all servers within the same major region (Asia, Americas, Europe) can form a Squad. For example, a Driftmaster from Asia's Wrath's Nest can form a Squad with a Driftmaster from Asia's Blazion, but not with a Driftmaster from the Europe region for now. (Of course, we are planning to break down these SEC barriers in future versions, allowing Driftmasters from different continents to fight together!)
Squad Features:
Each Squad has a max limit of 50 members.
Up to 4 Squads can form an Alliance, creating the 200-Driftmaster Warband organization from S1.
In the new season, we will do our best to place Alliances on the same server.
How will we be assigned?
We will conduct a comprehensive evaluation based on data such as your overall combat power and historical performance in S1 to ensure the best possible experience as you begin the planetary war of S2!
Alright, after all that, what's changing on the battlefield in Season 2?
We don't want to keep you in suspense, but the changes are... massive.
After all, we're adding a whole new world...
Welcome to the The Dark Underworld
In Season 2, a hidden realm where sunlight never reaches will be revealed to you Driftmasters. It's the perfect hunting ground for small-scale team skirmishes!
It will be a brand-new, unknown territory. In the sprawling underground labyrinth, elite scout squads will be the biggest winners! It features new monsters, random world events, and endless adventure for Driftmasters. You can gain massive rewards and wealth here, but it's also incredibly dangerous! The underworld also serves as a shortcut to the surface, allowing your squad to quickly reach enemy-occupied maps for surprise attacks!
The native tribes of the Darkvein region—the fungus-infected Mushren—are about to make their debut. Their unique rune abilities can significantly boost the potential of all Drifters—as long as you can pay them enough Dark Exergy.
Yes, Dark Exergy: The most valuable thing in the underworld. It can be found everywhere, but be warned: the more you acquire, the more painful the corrosion from its Dark Exergy becomes, and the easier it is for your rivals to find you!
How will you Driftmasters get what you want in this new world? Strategy, adaptation, and the performance of your elite squad will be crucial...
We will discuss this part in more detail in a dedicated feature later, but I'm confident that Season 2 will not disappoint. Forget the results of the last season; victory is not decided in a day. The war will always continue.
S2: The The Dark Underworld is coming — Prologue S2.1 Dark-Vein Descent will be unveiled soon!
Concept Art:
And one last thing:
S2.1 PTR Announcement:
The S2.1 PTR will officially open after the settlement on October 13th. We sincerely invite all Driftmasters who have obtained access to the PTR to participate actively and provide valuable feedback for the new version!
Activation codes and more details will be sent via in-game mail. Please keep an eye on your inbox.