Update 1.13 brings one of the most requested features of all-time: FULL cross-platform controller support! Take control of how you want to play on iOS, Android and Steam (PC/Mac) by using any of today's most popular controllers (see the full compatibility list below).
Get your screenshots ready and claim 'MVP' status of your team in the new Squad Showcase during the end of round sequence! And don't forget to take our newest pilot, Ruthless, on a rampage—now available in packs!
If you're enjoying Armajet, remember to please leave us a review!
Update 1.13 is expected to land on ALL App Stores on Monday, March 23rd, 2020 -- stay tuned!
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FULL CROSS-PLATFORM CONTROLLER SUPPORT
Armajet is now compatible with the most popular controllers per platform with a growing list of unofficial (but supported) controllers updated frequently. Check out the official list below and refer to in-game Settings for the default static mapped buttons per controller.
- Windows PC: Xbox One, PS4, Razer Raiju Mobile, Razer Wolverine -Steam
- Mac OS: PS4
- Android: Xbox One, PS4, Razer Raiju Mobile (wired and wireless), Razer Junglecat
- iPhone / iPad (iOS 13+): Xbox One, PS4
Unofficial controller support, but working:-Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (PC/Android)-Steel Series Stratus Controller (Android, Razer Phone, Samsung S9)
SBM Commentary: It's been a hot minute since you've all asked for controller support and we're incredibly happy to roll this out for all platforms in 1.13! No more screen-mapping or non-seamless switching between Mouse-Keyboard-Controller... play as you want and keep your controller attached like they should be. Rebinding isn't in yet, but feel free to let us know as a community if you need to see a static binding update!
SQUAD SHOWCASE WITH PILOT MVPs
- Be the Most Valuable Player of the squad during the UI-free end of round sequence! Take a screenshot of your squad during the post-game with 1st through 4th place FFA rankings by kills and MVP highlights by score in every other game mode
NEW DYNAMIC NEWS FEED
Our in-game newsfeed is now capable of featuring our amazing content creators, competitive community tournaments, and in-game events!
- Real-time updating of in-game newsfeed with link that takes you straight to the information (or livestream, VOD, meme... you name it!)
- Armajet Newsfeed now includes the official Armajet Discord and Twitter links
- Any new News will refresh the newsfeed with a red "!" indicator so don't miss out on any events if you see a new notification!
SBM Commentary: We admire and appreciate our content creator and tournament organizer communities for their amazing livestreams, VODs, competitive events and handsome memes! This feature goes out to the Pilots who would love to gain more visibility right through our game. We'll mix up your content alongside our official patch notes, in-game events, and upcoming leeks! Our content creator guidelines will absolutely change as in-game featuring will be available for community members who can provide positive, meaningful content to Pilots eager to learn more about Armajet. Join us on Discord to inquire about being an Armajet Content Creator.
1.13 WEAPON BALANCE UPDATE
Check out these HUGE balance changes just in time for Update 1.13 and many of you have these listed as your favorites! We're excited to see what you'll do with them in upcoming competitive events and public matches in general... especially as most of these are buffs and mechanical changes!
PRIMARY WEAPONS
Venom (Overall Buff)
- Now with more goo! 3 Goobabies now deal 8dmg each (up from 2 Goobabies dealing 10dmg each)
- Direct 'Goo' damage increased to 25 (up from 20)
- Increased burst interval by ~28%
Leviathan (Overall Buff)
- NEW Incendiary Rounds on contact dealing 2 ticks of 8 dmg each (total 16) on top of the 70dmg direct bullet (down from 80) = Total of 86 dmg if hit!
- Increased weight and cooldown per shot by 10% (cooldown to 2.2s per shot from 2.0s)
Lycan (Overall Buff)
- Clip size increased to 10 from 6
- Faster burst interval by 25% (.3s from .4s)
- Knockback removed
Havoc (Slight Nerf)
- Increased cooldown to match Badger (1.8 up from 1.6s)
Ripper (Major Rework and Overall Buff)
- Ripper Blades have been sharpened and now fly faster, longer and with more bounce!
- Reduced damage per blade to 12dmg (down from 35) but...
- Increased Clip Size to 10 (from 3)
- Burst and Cooldown reduced by 50% (.5s to .25s, respectively)
- Slight range reduction (~6%)
- Knockback reduced by 50% (2 from 4)
SBM Commentary: Not sure which one of these buffs are your favorite? Good news! You'll be able to earn a majority of these weapons just by playing Armajet and progressing through Valor Road!
ULTIMATES
Drones in general receive a slight buff with increased Speed!
- Up to 20 Speed from 16
- Up to 10 Acceleration from 7
SBM Commentary: Since the 'EXO' update, we didn't want our lovely drones of death lagging behind the curve. They should be speedier as we look into other ways to balance Ultimates in the future.
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Phantom lovers, we haven't forgotten about you! We're taking a deep breath after the above changes and will see what we can do to make Phantom a bit more fun.
INVITE FRIENDS FOR PARAGON REWARDS
- Get rewarded for inviting NEW players to Armajet—invite three friends for 200 Paragon and Buster Pack rewards! Note: Only new device installs count with your friend code (Hit 'Invite' in the Social Screen to copy your link)
VALOR ROAD OVERHAUL
- Major adjustments including currency, packs, new weapon rewards and more!
SBM Commentary: After listening to even more feedback on player rewards, Valor Road has no received a big buff! Currencies including Gold and Paragon checkpoints now reward larger amounts both below <5K and >5K Valor. 5000 Valor will be an important marker in the coming future as we explore Season resets. Exclusive weapon items of different rarities and types have been moved to Valor Road in hopes that players can explore even more playstyles. Reminder: Only SKILL can get you there—increasing weapon rarities only lead to MORE SITUATIONAL gameplay—TEAM UP with more Pilots to claim all the items through 5000 Valor!
GENERAL UPDATES
- QoL Home Screen UI Update: Pilot Profile and Valor Road Progress have been split up for greater clarity and access to specific notifications
- Various network and cellular data updates
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We're hoping Update 1.13 gives all of our current and future pilots the MOST accessibility and control options to date and highlights our goal to bringing more parity on all platforms! Don't forget to share Armajet with friends that have been waiting for these features and, as always, we'll see you in the skies!
-Super Bit Machine