Attention Pilots:
Welcome to S.H.A.D.O.W.! Big things are coming—Season 3 is almost here! Maintenance begins Friday, Jan 30, 12:00 AM (UTC+8) and the servers will be down for 10 to 12 hours (subject to change). As a thank-you, all pilots will receive a Maintenance Supply Drop. Stay tuned!
With this update, Season 2: Echoes of the Void officially ends. Ranked Mode tiers and leaderboards will be finalized, and some Season 2 items and features will be adjusted. Check the Season 2 Finale Announcement on the official website for details.
After maintenance, Season 3: Radiance of Sanctuary begins, featuring a new Striker FREYR!
Pilots, take a moment to review the Season 3 intel below and gear up for the new season!
Information Brief
Season 3: Radiance of Sanctuary runs from Jan 30 to Apr 23 (UTC+8). The new heavy Attacker FREYR is here. 8 seasonal weapon skins, STRIKER ARCHIVE: PANTHER CUSTOM, and STRIKER ARCHIVE: LUMINAE CUSTOM are now available, along with new Pilot outfits Nightstalker and Heartstrings.
Season 2 has been finalized. Operation VERGE tier and leaderboard rewards will be distributed. MIKILLJA, NORNE, and Holo Background: Eternal Void are added to Previous Seasons in Matrix Selections. Matrix Contracts, Mission Tokens, and Mashmak Cargo Space will reset, and some seasonal items will expire. This week's VERGE missions and rewards will reset.
Beginning with Season 3, Supply Crate · Radiance introduces updated rules. A seasonal pattern is guaranteed within 160 draws, while a seasonal weapon skin is guaranteed within 300 draws. Furthermore, each draw will prioritize granting unowned seasonal weapon skins. These rules are effective starting from Season 3.
Season 3 weekly mission rewards have been updated: Mission Token rewards are increased and Supply Crates · Radiance are added. After purchasing Matrix Contract, earn up to 12,000 Mission Tokens and 36 Supply Crates · Radiance weekly via VERGE Missions, and 8,000 Mission Tokens and 24 Supply Crates · Radiance via STORM Missions.
Colossal Target MORENA's HP in Mashmak Restricted Zone is lowered by 15%. You can now buy up to 2 Restricted Zone KeysⅠ/Ⅱ/Ⅲ per week from Matrix Selections.
To help pilots navigate more easily, Matrix Marketplace is renamed to Marketplace, and Logistics is renamed to Store.
The expiration period for CUSTOM Striker Trial Agreements and pilot outfit Trial Cards sold in Matrix Selections has been extended to 7 days, while the trial duration upon activation remains unchanged at 1 day.
Inventory max slots increased from 265 to 285.
Events
Special Supply Drop
To thank you for supporting Mecha BREAK, HQ is sending a Special Supply Drop for Season 3's launch! This drop will include:
- 3 Trial Permits · FREYR V
- 10 Supply Crates · Radiance
Log in after Season 3's launch to claim via in-game mail.
Protocol Zero
Get ready to test the new Striker in the Protocol Zero event launching with Season 3! Claim 2 Trial Permits · FREYR V via the event interface. Use them in battle to earn bonus Mission Tokens for your first win or completing Mashmak missions.
If FREYR is already unlocked, Trial Permits · FREYR V can be exchanged for Matrix Credits.
Weekly Free Striker Trial
Try MIKILLJA and NORNE for free. S.H.A.D.O.W. unlocks a past seasonal Striker from Matrix Selections for unlimited test runs. Take it into battle, dominate the field, and earn Mission Tokens by securing First Victories or completing Mashmak missions!
Already unlocked the Striker? No worries—you can still use it to complete tasks and claim rewards.
Good to See You Again, Pilot
Haven't logged in lately? Jump back in after Season 3 launches and tackle the "Good to See You Again, Pilot" mission series!
Complete tasks like daily sign-ins, Operation VERGE or Ace Arena matches, and Mashmak extractions to earn Seasonal Supply Crates and Mission Tokens!
Supply Crates are given based on the season you returned in. If you return before Season 3 starts, you'll still get Supply Crates · Eternal Void for those missions in Season 3.
Yuliang Spring Festival
The Yuliang Spring Festival event will start after the Feb 6 maintenance. Stay tuned!
Season Info
Season 3 Striker
A new seasonal Striker, FREYR, has joined S.H.A.D.O.W.! Unlock it permanently in Matrix Selections with Season 3 Mission Tokens or test it with Trial Permits · FREYR V. Check the #Strikers# section for weapon details.
The Striker is now available for testing in Tactical Station: Training and Custom Room. Jump in and see them in action anytime!
Note for Test Drives:
- Trial Strikers can't have their settings adjusted.
- Trial units can't join Tutorials, Challenges, or exclusive Achievements.
- Striker Archives, weapon skins, and cosmetics are unavailable for trial units.
- Mods are auto-unequipped when the trial ends.
Matrix Contract
Season 3 Matrix Contract is now in the Store with an exclusive 15% discount for direct purchases. After purchasing Matrix Contract, enjoy the following benefits in Season 3. All benefits end after the season ends:
Earn 200% Rewards in Operation VERGE, Mashmak, and Ace Arena.
Complete VERGE and STORM Missions for 200% extra Rewards.
Unlock access to seasonal exclusives in Matrix Selections.
Gain the exclusive title: Contractor.
Unlock 2 extra Secure Cargo slots in Mashmak.
Get 15,000 Season 3 Mission Tokens.
Get Mission Token progression rewards (Bonus Contract).
Season 3 Mission Token tiered rewards updated. Basic rewards (require no Matrix Contract) now have:
- Frame · Radiance of Sanctuary
- Tier Protection Card · Radiance I
- Tier Protection Card · Radiance II
Contract rewards (Matrix Contract needed) now have:
- Airdrop Support Drone · Shuttle
- Supply Crate · Radiance
Striker Archive
STRIKER ARCHIVE: LUMINAE CUSTOM is now available for purchase in Matrix Selections. Earn Mission Tokens in Season 3 and sign the Matrix Contract to unlock it. Redeemable once per pilot.
Unlocking the Archive requires access to LUMINAE. Once redeemed, you'll recruit the elite pilot Shally and unlock the custom Striker Design LUMINAE CUSTOM.
Shally is a young Pilot from Vulturia Alliance. In daily life, she's a beacon of optimism, a sweet, approachable girl-next-door. But inside the cockpit of LUMINAE, she transforms into a pilot with iron-clad resolve, capable of maintaining flawless composure in any environment. Shally's path wasn't easy; an accident left her disabled, yet she faces the world with a determined smile, moving forward on prosthetic limbs. The person she holds closest in the world is her half-sister, Chiara.
As LUMINAE's elite pilot, Shally comes with:
- Exclusive boarding animations
- Custom Execution moves
- MVP animations
Shally only pilots LUMINAE.
Shally can be customized with limited Accessories, Insignias, and voice lines (unlockable via achievements).
The LUMINAE CUSTOM Striker Design includes fully customized weapon skins, exclusive motion, and weapon effects.
Paint, Patterns, Insignia, and Accents are fully customizable for LUMINAE CUSTOM.
In addition, the Expanded Domain Outfit Set is now available, featuring:
- Expanded Domain · Perception (Headpiece)
- Expanded Domain · Vision (Eyewear)
- Expanded Domain · Frame (Leg Accessory)
The Expanded Domain Set has the same unlock conditions as STRIKER ARCHIVE: LUMINAE CUSTOM and is also limited to one claim.
These Accessories aren't limited to Shally, but once equipped to a pilot, they can't be reassigned.
All parts of the set can be customized with paint for unique color combos.
STRIKER ARCHIVE: PANTHER CUSTOM is available in Store > Ace Recruitment for a limited time during Season 3, with an exclusive 20% discount in the first two weeks.
Unlock PANTHER to access the Archive. Redeem it to recruit Werner Ernst and unlock the custom Striker Design PANTHER CUSTOM.
Werner Ernst, a Pilot from Cygnia Union. Since joining S.H.A.D.O.W., he has been distant and unapproachable, speaking only when necessary. Those who knew him before remember a different man: a noble icon, his family's pride, his cousin's hero, and a gifted pilot destined for greatness.
As PANTHER's pilot, Werner Ernst comes with:
- Exclusive boarding animations
- Custom Execution moves
- MVP animations
Werner Ernst only pilots PANTHER.
Werner Ernst can be customized with limited Accessories, Insignias, and voice lines (unlockable via achievements).
The PANTHER CUSTOM Striker Design includes fully customized weapon skins, exclusive motion, and weapon effects.
Paint, Patterns, Insignia, and Accents are fully customizable for PANTHER CUSTOM.
In addition, the Sacred Resolve Outfit Set is now available for a limited time, featuring:
- Sacred Resolve · Lone Wolf (Mask)
- Sacred Resolve · Fang (Arm Accessory)
- Sacred Resolve · Phantom (Back Accessory)
Purchase items individually with Corite or get the full set at a 20% discount via the Outfit Set Preview feature.
After buying a full Sacred Resolve outfit set at discount, you can still get 20% off on single Sacred Resolve pieces bought later.
These Accessories aren't limited to Werner Ernst, but once equipped to a pilot, they can't be reassigned.
All parts of the set can be customized with paint for unique color combos.
Weapon Skins
The Seasonal Weapon Skins Group I is available in Matrix Selections. Unlock it by earning Mission Tokens during Season 3 and signing the Matrix Contract. Redemptions are unlimited.
Seasonal Weapon Skins Group I includes:
- Sling Grappler · Radiance (MIKILLJA)
- Sniper Bow · Radiance (NORNE)
- Rapid Assault Mode · Radiance (ALPHARD)
- Turret Form · Radiance (STEGO)
Once equipped in a loadout, these skins grant seasonal-themed appearances and exclusive effects.
After redemption from Group I, each weapon skin receives a unique, server-exclusive serial number based on the redemption order. Equipping or trading the skin won't change its number.
Supply Crate · Radiance may drop a weapon skin from Group II (guaranteed within 300 draws). Each draw will prioritize granting unowned seasonal weapon skins.
Group II includes:
- Reflector Drones · Radiance (HEL)
- Energy Autocannon · Radiance (SERENITH)
- Energy Autocannon · Radiance (SKYRAIDER)
- Cover Airdrop Kit · Radiance (PINAKA)
Equipping these skins in a loadout adds seasonal-themed appearances and exclusive effects.
Each weapon skin obtained from Supply Crate · Radiance is assigned a unique, server-exclusive serial number based on acquisition order. Equipping or trading the skin won't change its number.
Seasonal Patterns
The seasonal dynamic Pattern · Radiance of Sanctuary is available in Matrix Selections. Unlock it by earning Mission Tokens during Season 3 and signing the Matrix Contract. Redemptions are unlimited.
The season-exclusive Patterns · Scars and Shadow Mirage are dynamic and can be randomly obtained from Supply Crate · Radiance (guaranteed within 160 draws).
Holo Background
Seasonal Holo Background: Radiance is available in Matrix Selections. Earn Mission Tokens during Season 3 and sign the Matrix Contract to unlock it. Limited to one redemption.
Once obtained, Holo Background: Radiance lets you change the scene during Striker photo shoots, placing your Striker in a themed holographic projection for stunning visuals.
Outfits
The Circulus Sea combat suit Nightstalker is available in Matrix Selections. Earn Mission Tokens during Season 3 and sign the Matrix Contract to unlock it. Redemptions are unlimited.
The set includes:
- Nightstalker (Outfit)
- Nightstalker Helmet (Headpiece)
- Breach Axe (Leg Accessory)
- Flashbang Grenade (Waist Accessory)
All items support full paint customization.
The Outfit is exclusive to the protagonist, but Accessories can be equipped to any pilot and cannot be reassigned once equipped.
The Heartstrings Outfit Set is available in Season 3 Store > Seasonal Sets with a 20% discount on full-set purchases via the preview feature.
This set includes:
- Heartstrings (Outfit)
- Plush Cat Ears (Headpiece)
- Regal Bloom (Shoulder Accessory)
- Poise & Charm (Eyewear)
- Jetpack Kitty (Back Accessory)
- Pattern · Heartstrings (Dynamic)
Buy the full Heartstrings set at a discount and keep enjoying 20% off on individual items after.
Other than Pattern · Heartstrings, all items support full paint customization.
The Heartstrings (Outfit) is exclusive to the protagonist, but Accessories can be equipped to any pilot. Once equipped, they cannot be reassigned.
Supply Crates
Earn Supply Crate · Radiance through events like login attendance, tasks, Operation STORM: Mashmak, or achieving specific Tiers in Season 2 Ranked Mode. Alternatively, redeem up to 5 crates weekly in Matrix Selections with Mission Tokens.
Opening a crate may grant the following items:
Patterns (random quality and theme): 100% guaranteed drop, excluding season-exclusive and achievement/event rewards.
Corite Ore · Radiance (random quality): 100% guaranteed drop. Usable in Season 3 to exchange for Mission Tokens; converts to Matrix Credits after Season 3.
Covert Operation Plans: 2% drop rate, guaranteed within 20 crates. Grants extra weekly attempts for Operation STORM: Mashmak Covert Operations Mode.
Seasonal Patterns: 0.2% drop rate, guaranteed within 160 crates, including Scars and Shadow Mirage.
Seasonal Weapon Skins (Group II): 0.12% drop rate, guaranteed within 300 crates. Each draw will prioritize granting unowned seasonal weapon skins. Group II includes:
- Reflector Drones · Radiance (HEL)
- Energy Autocannon · Radiance (SERENITH)
- Energy Autocannon · Radiance (SKYRAIDER)
- Cover Airdrop Kit · Radiance (PINAKA)
FALCON Model Voucher: 0.01% drop rate, redeemable for 1 Illustrious-Class Movable Alloy BREAK Striker Model: UBP-R02T FALCON
Use the Supply Crate's preview to check out the seasonal weapon skins and patterns.
Crates from Mashmak are tradeable, but those from supply drops, events, tasks, or the season finale are non-tradeable and cannot be listed on Marketplace.
All rewards from Supply Crate · Radiance are tradeable, except the FALCON Model Voucher.
Tier Protection Card
Season 3 introduces Tier Protection Card: Radiance I and Tier Protection Card: Radiance II. Usage rules and rank preservation effects remain unchanged.
Season 2 Tier Protection Card · Eternal Void I and Tier Protection Card · Eternal Void II will expire after the update. Exchange them for Matrix Credits in Matrix Supplies.
Seasonal Cosmetics
A new selection of Outfits and Styles is now in Seasonal Cosmetics under the Outfit and Style sections.
Strikers
[UBP-A05S FREYR]
A heavy Attacker by Bifrost Industries, equipped with versatile weapons and capable of breaching fortified positions:
Beam Cannon (Main Weapon): Fires plasma rounds that deal Energy damage. Hold to charge and fire a plasma shot dealing massive Direct Damage.
Complex Shield (Sidearm): While raised, this shield blocks all frontal attacks. The shield won't regenerate while active.
While the shield is active, charge and fire plasma for continuous Energy damage.
When the Striker is hit by a melee attack, raise the shield within 2 seconds to parry and knock back enemies.
Bastard Sword (Aux 1): Switch Main Weapon to Bastard Sword, bypassing Fluid Armor and dealing Direct Physical Damage and causing Knockback. Use mid-air while locked onto a lower target to perform an unblockable downward slash.
Buzzsaw Shield (Aux 2): Switch Sidearm to Buzzsaw. Lock onto an enemy and throw the shield to pursue the target, the attack can bypass Fluid Armor, dealing Direct Physical Damage and Stagger. Press again to recall the shield early.
Use alongside the main weapon to unleash various powerful combos, including Saw Strike, Spinning Throw, and Force Slam. In Spinning Throw, the shield blocks all ranged attacks.
Phantom Jetwing (Aux 3): Cancels Immobilization and Stagger. While activated, the Striker is also immune to Stagger. It also restores Energy, boosts Energy Regeneration, Movement Speed, Reticle Size, Lock-on Speed, Lock Reset Delay, and Bastard Sword attack speed. Manual deactivation reduces cooldown. When the Jetwing is activated, evades create afterimages that cancel and draw enemy lock-ons.
Striker Adjustments
PyroGenesis will review FREYR based on early Season 3 performance data. Expect future adjustments to their weapons and combat parameters—stay tuned.
Tactical Station
Operation VERGE
In Season 4: Rhapsodic Resonance, rewards will be distributed based on your Season 3 Ranked Mode Tier:
- Supply Crate · Rhapsody (Awarded to Silver tier and above, with bonus crates for the top 999 players.)
- Season 3 Title: Radiance of Sanctuary (Awarded to Legendary tier and above)
- Season 3 Insignias & Medals:
Unrivaled Feather · Radiance (Top 100)
Eternal Plume · Radiance (Top 50)
Undefeated Wings · Radiance (Top 10)
Basic Tutorial
FREYR Basic Tutorials are now available. Unlock them after acquiring the Strikers to master their weapons and earn Achievement Points.
Challenges
Challenges for FREYR are now live. Complete all 5 Basic Tutorials to unlock them. Finish all 5 Challenges to earn the title Gladiator.
Mission Briefing
General
Mission List optimized. Completed and locked missions will no longer be shown.
Supply Crate rewards for Rookie · Striker Challenge, Rookie · Map Challenges, and Sortie Missions · Daily Sign-in have been updated to Supply Crate · Radiance.
VERGE Missions
VERGE Mission rewards changed from 100/200/300 Mission Tokens to 500/500/3 Supply Crates · Radiance. With Matrix Contract, these rewards are doubled to 1,000/1,000/6 Supply Crates · Radiance. Complete all 6 weekly VERGE Missions for 12,000 Mission Tokens and 36 Supply Crates · Radiance.
STORM Missions
Storm Mission rewards changed from 300/300/300 Mission Tokens to 500/500/3 Supply Crates · Radiance. With Matrix Contract, these rewards are doubled to 1,000/1,000/6 Supply Crates · Radiance. Complete all 4 weekly Storm Missions for 8,000 Mission Tokens and 24 Supply Crates · Radiance.
Inventory
General
Inventory slot cap increased from 265 to 285. After 265 slots, every extra 5 slots cost 50,000 Matrix Credit;
Maintenance List
Strikers
Fixed an issue where MIKILLJA's attack sound effects could go missing when using Rocket Fist Launchers (Sidearm) while initiating a Boost Attack with Brawl Kit (Main Weapon).
Fixed an issue where NORNE's shooting animations could sometimes play incorrectly when switching between High-Explosive Arrow (Aux 1) and Impulse Arrows (Aux 2).
Fixed an issue where ALPHARD's movement could occasionally become stuck while performing consecutive jumps in mid-air.
Fixed an issue where the bullet visual effects for SERENITH's Energy Autocannon (Main Weapon) could fail to display upon execution.
Modular Weapons
Fixed an issue where activating Modular Weapon Defense Field would cause abnormal arm animations when it entered an Immobilized state.
Gliders
Fixed an issue where an afterimage could appear after dismounting from a Melee Combat Glider when Energy Booster Kit (Aux 2) was active and both Induced Sword (Main weapon) and Great Sword (Sidearm) had been used.
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