[img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//41581512/138b1b869c1f7c5b735e9842c968c5268ba2a70a.png[/img] The traditional temporal event is back in STALCRAFT. The confrontation between the people and the mysterious adepts of the "Blizzard" flares up with new force now on the expanses of the Shevchenko State Farm. Protect the heating installations and do not allow the adepts to spread the anomalous frost! Also the storyline will send you to new adventures with familiar faces. And of course, all heroes are entitled to unique themed rewards! [hr][/hr] [h2]Blizzards at State Farm[/h2] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//41581512/c47bcbf10d20f3ce9c3fd6c8eade7f08fad4aca9.png[/img] [h3]Preparation for the Blizzard[/h3] Anomalous frosts, accompanied by a regular local cataclysm - "Anomalous Blizzard" fell on the location "Shevchenko State Farm". A detailed description of the game event can be found in the [url=https://support.exbo.net/help-center/articles/16/2/296/#][b]Support Center article[/b][/url]. [hr][/hr] [h2]The storyline[/h2] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//41581512/c25c48a7d2a0aa75602845880e5c82d030647170.png[/img] The Frost fighters, led by Horilka, have once again united in their fight against the Blizzard creatures. Read the Frost fighters' agitational poster at the Bar for details. [hr][/hr] [h2]In-game store[/h2] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//41581512/e5bfa56d3b9cec114f3fe418d2b997beaa490f42.png[/img] There will be new bundles available in the store during the "Anomalous Blizzard" as well as active promotions on cases and keys! [h3]3D-Skins[/h3] 3D-Skins are a special type of skins that change the appearance of armor or weapons without affecting the characteristics of the item. [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//41581512/8d7eeaec4fdd1de4a6395a46c87fd5e8cacdc413.png[/img] Like the camos, the 3D-Skins are used in the gear modification window. But just like the armor attachments, they can be freely removed anytime. [b]Without the attachments/With customized attachments:[/b] [expand type=spoiler][img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//41581512/e5edaf7060e6c5c1583ce8d231ec119ee1e50984.png[/img] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//41581512/fc68585e4fcc00cf2f1200d96eb0f958e04ce765.png[/img][/expand] [quote=author] [b]The 3D-Skin of the weapon[/b] can also modify the applied attachments: handguard, magazine, receiver cover, etc. [/quote] [b]All 3D-Skins are personal upon receiving.[/b] [h3]The case with the 3D-Skins of the "Anomalous Blizzard"[/h3] [b]In the in-game store[/b] you can find limited edition cases with themed 3D-Skins. Cases are available for purchase in both personal and transferable types. [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//41581512/51ee0fbd8c0f84964ee63f92cdab858250eb54d2.png[/img] This is the first case on which we decided to test the system of guaranteed rewards and clearly show the chances of obtaining prizes. [b]Time to purchase the case is limited.[/b] The Anomalous Blizzard 3D-Skins are only available in this limited case. [h3]Battle Pass[/h3] [b]Participating in Blizzard awards[/b] you Battle Pass points based on the amount of points you earn. [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//41581512/b5844c30291c68b04b120f97cccf7f2e4a66d4e2.png[/img] [b]On some levels[/b] you will receive Battle Pass currency - "Frozen Bones". You can spend them on any safe zone at a themed merchant. As usual, you can purchase a Battle Pass both as a personal and as a transferable one. [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//41581512/4810114baa48679da163cdc0d5598ae1cfe9e8b4.png[/img] Unused Battle Passes will automatically expire 30 days after purchase in the in-game store. [hr][/hr] [h2]Weekly quests[/h2] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//41581512/368ba7cf27b7df0a6911827a3a1e5e955b7c5b69.png[/img] [b]Some quests are combined into one.[/b] If before there was a random quest to kill dogs, boars or bloodsuckers, now there is one quest to kill several mutants of each species. [i]There is also a small reward for each step of the weekly quest.[/i] Reduced the number of required quest items from events. Now you need to bring two items of each type to complete a stage. [h3]Quests[/h3] [table] [tr] [td][b] "Anomalous Formations"[/b][/td] [td][list] [*] You can now complete in any location. [*] Items drop from the events "Anomalous Rift" and "Defending Anomalous Installation". [/list][/td] [/tr] [tr] [td][b] "Cat and Mouse"[/b][/td] [td][list] [*] Changed the title to "Limansk Raid". [*] Now instead of three chimeras you need to eliminate three Limansk bosses. [/list][/td] [/tr] [tr] [td][b] "Equipment Procurement"[/b][/td] [td][list] [*] Packs can be obtained from airdrops in any location in the North. [*] Reduced number of necessary packs: 3 → 2. [/list][/td] [/tr] [/table] In the old Equipment Deliveries quest, you had to bring 3 packages from Yanov or RLS, now you have to bring one package to a Partner. [quote=author] Old weekly quests remain for players until they are completed or canceled [/quote] [h3]Daily quests[/h3] Some quests have been removed from the game. If such quests were taken before the update, they will be automatically completed and a reward will come in the mail. [b]• World event clearing tasks[/b] [table] [tr] [td]"Zombies in Limansk"[/td] [td]The number of spots required for clearance has been reduced. 4 → 2[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]"Dogs in the North"[/td] [td]The number of spots required for clearance has been reduced. 6 → 3 [/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]"Boars in the North"[/td] [td]The number of spots required for clearance has been reduced. 6 → 3[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]"Flesh in the North"[/td] [td]The number of spots required for clearance has been reduced. 6 → 3[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]"Bloodsuckers in the North"[/td] [td]The number of spots required for clearance has been reduced. 4 → 2[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]"Zombies in the North"[/td] [td]The number of spots required for clearance has been reduced. 5 → 2[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]"Monolith in Limansk" and "Military in Limansk"[/td] [td][list] [*] Merged into one quest. [*] The required number of spots for clearance is 2. [/list][/td] [/tr] [tr] [td][b]"Rodents in the North"[/b][/td] [td]The quest is automatically completed and deleted.[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td][b]"Installations in the North"[/b][/td] [td]The quest is automatically completed and deleted.[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td][b]"Pseudogiant in the North"[/b][/td] [td]The quest is automatically completed and deleted.[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td][b]"Chimera in the North"[/b][/td] [td]The quest is automatically completed and deleted.[/td] [/tr] [/table] [b]• Item gathering quests[/b] [table] [tr] [td][b]"Order: Limansk Wax"[/b][/td] [td]The number of items needed to complete the quest has been reduced. 6 → 2[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td][b]"Order: Tooth Powder"[/b][/td] [td]The number of items needed to complete the quest has been reduced. 7 → 2[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td][b]"Order: Processed Limboplasma"[/b][/td] [td]The number of items needed to complete the quest has been reduced. 7 → 2[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td][b]"Order: Army Tokens"[/b][/td] [td]The number of items needed to complete the quest has been reduced. 7 → 2[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td][b]"Order: Pig Apples"[/b][/td] [td]The number of items needed to complete the quest has been reduced. 8 → 4[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td][b]"Order: Modeling Clay"[/b][/td] [td]The number of items needed to complete the quest has been reduced. 10 → 3[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td][b]"Order: Relay Station Modules"[/b][/td] [td]The number of items needed to complete the quest has been reduced. 5 → 3[/td] [/tr] [/table] [b]• Mutant Assassination Quests[/b] [table] [tr] [td][b]"Clear-out: Limansk Fanatics"[/b][/td] [td]The number of enemies required to complete a mission has been reduced. 30 → 15[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td][b]“Clear-out: Limansk Bloodsuckers"[/b][/td] [td]The number of enemies required to complete a mission has been reduced. 9 → 5[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td][b]"Clear-out: Special Forces"[/b][/td] [td]The number of enemies required to complete a mission has been reduced. 15 → 10[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td][b]"Clear-out: Limansk Mongrels"[/b][/td] [td]The number of enemies required to complete a mission has been reduced. 20 → 12[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td][b]"Clear-out: Limansk Wild Boars"[/b][/td] [td]The number of enemies required to complete a mission has been reduced. 20 → 10[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td][b]"Clear-out: The Walking Dead"[/b][/td] [td]The number of enemies required to complete a mission has been reduced. 25 → 15[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td][b]"Clear-out: The Living Dead"[/b][/td] [td]The number of enemies required to complete a mission has been reduced. 25 → 15[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td][b]"Clear-out: NATO Soldiers"[/b][/td] [td]The number of enemies required to complete a mission has been reduced. 30 → 15[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td][b]"Clear-out: Northern Boars"[/b][/td] [td]The number of enemies required to complete a mission has been reduced. 25 → 12 [/td] [/tr] [tr] [td][b]"Clear-out: Wild Pigs"[/b][/td] [td]The number of enemies required to complete a mission has been reduced. 25 → 12[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td][b]"Clear-out: Wild Dogs"[/b][/td] [td]The number of enemies required to complete a mission has been reduced. 25 → 12[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td][b]"Clear-out: Northern Bloodsuckers"[/b][/td] [td]The number of enemies required to complete a mission has been reduced. 9 → 6[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td][b]"Clear-out: The Great Bear"[/b][/td] [td]The quest is automatically completed and deleted.[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td][b]"Clear-out: Big Brother"[/b][/td] [td]The quest is automatically completed and deleted.[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td][b]"Clear-out: Psi Dogs"[/b][/td] [td]The quest is automatically completed and deleted.[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td][b]"Clear-out: The Night Beast"[/b][/td] [td]The quest is automatically completed and deleted.[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td][b]"Clear-out: Northern Giant"[/b][/td] [td]The quest is automatically completed and deleted.[/td] [/tr] [/table] [table] [tr] [td][b]"Apparatus Assembly"[/b][/td] [td][list] [*] High Tension [*] Ravine Lowland [*] Ravine Tip [*] Yanov [/list][/td] [td]Now given out only to stalkers.[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td][b]"Apparatus Assembly"[/b][/td] [td][list] [*] Duga [*] Forestry [*] Pebble [*] Deserted Bunker [/list][/td] [td]Now given out only to bandits.[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td][b]"Equipment Assembly"[/b][/td] [td][list] [*] Southern Yanov [/list][/td] [td]Changed title to "Equipment Installation: Top of the canyon".[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td][b]"Apparatus Assembly"[/b][/td] [td][list] [*] Zaton [/list][/td] [td]The quest is automatically completed and deleted.[/td] [/tr] [/table] [hr][/hr] [h2]Daily quests of the official factions[/h2] [quote=author] “Stoners”, “Sinners”, “Fanatics”, and “Reds” quests are automatically completed and deleted. [/quote] [h3]Other[/h3] [list] [*] Daily quests and delivery contracts now display the correct amount of reward. [*] Bases reputation has been added to the rewards of all side quests and story quests. Those who have already passed the story, reputation will be credited automatically later. [/list] [hr][/hr] [h2]Animations, sounds, models[/h2] [h3]Cases[/h3] The visual roulette in cases was often misleading to users, so we decided to completely redesign the visual opening of the case. [previewyoutube=isbka7U9Fe0;full][/previewyoutube] Now when you open any case or crate, an animation of opening the case is played. Depending on the rarity of the item, the color of the opening light changes. [h3]Weapons[/h3] [previewyoutube=oRzF347ANvs;full][/previewyoutube] • Updated Spectre M4 animations and interaction sounds. [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//41581512/c301558406f8d673e9412ae80b490653d98e7eab.png[/img] [b]Variations of the Mosin rifle and carbine[/b] • Updated model of Mosin rifle and carbine, Shaman's "Thunderstick" has a unique visual now. [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//41581512/22ca1daa98e5ac971025935d99478a41fbc708b5.png[/img] [b]Saiga-12K[/b] • Saiga-12K model was updated [h3]Armor and backpacks[/h3] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//41581512/24ac29fd42f11c55fc39f125a1eaf677ea824812.png[/img] [b]Gorka 3[/b] • The Gorka 3 model has been updated [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//41581512/552b1e003aa5018fcca205c5d042f12050244f3f.png[/img] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//41581512/173127e1fbf40caa9c75fbbe22367294b3499f79.png[/img] • Updated models of MBSS backpacks, sports bag [hr][/hr] [h2]Other changes[/h2] [list] [*] The "Exchange Coins" icon in the currency list has been updated. [*] You can now buy "Candle" and "SAC-1" NRD from bar merchants. [*] Updated icons for all backpacks and containers. [*] Adjusted the position of many items in the previews. [*] Paint preview returned. This time for sure. [/list] [hr][/hr] Thank you for your attention, And good luck hunting the humans!