2024-01-24
Dear players,
To bring you an improved gaming experience, we will undergo online maintenance on January 25 (UTC+8). Top-up and matching features may be unavailable during this time. Please note you must quit the game and download the update patch afterward to enjoy the newest additions!
VIRTUAL ARENA CHAPTER 2 EXTRATERRESTRIAL STAR NOW AVAILABLE
1. New chapter unlocked
Attack Test Phase 2 of Virtual Arena Mode is now available. New chapters, new systems, and lots of new content are here!
Extraterrestrial Star is the name of a new chapter in Mecha City. The events of this chapter take place on a planet called Akashic, and the players selected by the system will be granted mecha and the power to pilot them. You will play the part of a mysterious character who traverses through a wormhole, pilots unique mecha that have different styles and abilities in tense battles, and fights alongside them to defeat powerful enemies and recover lost fragments of history while gradually learning the truth of Mecha City at the same time.
Clear Chapter 1 at any difficulty to unlock new adventures in Chapter 2!
2. New usable mecha
The Mighty Dragon shows its might! Ventorus is now available in the Virtual Arena!
Blasting enemies with pinpoint precision, Raven descends into the Virtual Arena!
More Mechas will join the battle in the future, so stay tuned!
3. New Energy Boosts
Added the new Photon Energy Boost, which provides lots of penetration damage. Exclusive attributes: Light Explosion, Explosive Blast.
Light Explosion: Fires a direct beam that hits critically, dealing damage based on the single-shot damage of the primary weapon.
Explosive Blast: Multiple homing light missiles burst out near the target, dealing damage based on the single-shot damage of the primary weapon.
Added the new Extreme Ore Energy Boost, which increases the damage and DEF at the same time. Exclusive attributes: Rock Core, Rock Shield.
Rock Core: Fires missiles that deal damage. The damage dealt is doubled when hitting the target consecutively.
Rock Shield: Gains significant damage reduction. Stacks are lost after taking damage.
Up to 3 types of elements can be possessed in a round of adventures. Players will need to carefully consider which combination of elements to select.
There are currently 5 types of boost elements: Melt, Electromagnetism, Cyclone, Photon, and Extreme Ore. More Energy Boosts are coming soon.
4. Pets now available in the Virtual Arena
Various pets have learned new unique skills in the Virtual Arena to give players various buffs to help them clear stages!
Mini Arthur—Upon dealing damage, special skills have a certain chance to reduce the enemy's HP by percentage.
Sakurako: Mini Zengo—Increases damage vs. Elite/Boss enemies.
Sakurako—Restores Shield when a stage is cleared.
Trick or Treat—Increases the mecha's Movement Speed.
Cluck—Increased the pick-up range.
Up to 3 pet effects can be effective at the same time in the Virtual Arena. The pet in the main battle slot will take action with the mecha.
In the Virtual Arena, pets' maximum skill level is determined by the pet's quality. Players can level up their pets to unlock more advanced skill effects.
5. Rankings now available
Each chapter has a Speed-Clear Rankings and Mecha Rankings. Ranked players will be able to claim limited titles and resource rewards!
6. Gallery system now available
Added a new Monster Gallery, Energy Gallery, and Breakthrough Gallery. Fight battles to unlock more detailed information!
7. Achievement system now available
Battle in the Virtual Arena to unlock many achievements and claim many rewards!
Doomlight's "Scarlet Nightmare" appearance is now available as a Chapter 1 achievement reward. Complete all achievements of Chapter 1 to get it!
SEASON COLLECTION: IZUMO ANECDOTES NOW AVAILABLE
Dark clouds rise, swallowing the setting sun and shrouding the sea with shadows.
Mountains and rivers tremble from the sounds in the air as a dance of claws and teeth creates an absurd scene!
SS-level "Yamata no Orochi" appearance for Ventorus, S-level "Ootakemaru" co-pilot for Shin, S-level "Kingyo" co-pilot for Serena, plus many other appearances for weapons and vehicles are here!
The prize pool comes with Premium Pack, Premium Rebate, and Collect for Reward promotions.
Use Rising Cloud Tokens to redeem for the S-level co-pilot appearances "Red Twilight" and "Ootakemaru Evolved" for Shin in the Premium Redemption. Collect them to unlock their S+ version!
After the pool launches, players of Lv. 10 or higher can get Tickets on the Premium Pack page for the first three days when you log in and play!
NEW EVENTS
1. Mecha Carnival
Complete missions and connect the lines to get the A-level "Red Alert" appearance for Mobius and many other rewards!
2. Lingering Departure
From January 25 to February 15, top up to get Animated Avatar: Shiranui, Avatar Frame: Shiranui, and other exclusive rewards!
MECHA ADJUSTMENTS
Shiranui
Reduced the "Boundless" primary weapon's damage vs. mecha from 180 to 169.
Doomlight
Increased the DUR of the "Set Photon Turret" secondary weapon from 110 to 130.
Increased the "Set Photon Turret" secondary weapon's damage vs. mecha from 56 to 64.
Increased the "Set Photon Turret" secondary weapon's damage vs. pilot from 12 to 15.
Ventorus
Adjusted the effects of the "Mighty Dragon" core module: The secondary weapon in Berserk Dragon form can now trigger the air sphere radius and explosion range bonuses.
ADJUSTMENTS & OPTIMIZATIONS
1. Fixed an issue that caused Serena to act abnormally when receiving gifts.
2. Optimized the melee damage determination logic of Shiranui's Fan Dance attack and Neutron Star's secondary weapon to make the hit range of these attacks more reasonable.
3. Optimized the stun logic of Neutron Star and Moon Rabbit after landing to make the duration more reasonable.
4. Adjusted the action logic of Aurora, Skyfall, Dreadwolf, Twilight, and Shiranui so that these mecha can reload while their tactical skills are in effect.
5. Fixed an issue that caused Shiranui to be able to move through air walls in extreme situations.
6. Fixed an issue that caused the advertisement text to appear in the wrong place in Shiranui's pop-up ad.
VIRTUAL ARENA - MECHA ADJUSTMENTS
Firefox
Exchanged the Lv. 4 and Lv. 5 effects of the "Hail of Bullets" Mecha Breakthrough.
VIRTUAL ARENA ADJUSTMENTS & OPTIMIZATIONS
1. In the new team-up battles, teammates can give elemental Energy Boosts to each other.
2. Added Boss entrance animations for Chapter 1 and Chapter 2.
3. Adjusted the values of many Energy Boosts to balance their effects in battles.
4. Fixed an issue that caused the damage bonus of the Data Amplification Energy Boost to become abnormal when the player has a negative number of Data Coins.
5. Fixed an issue that caused large monsters to get stuck on the floor of scenarios in extreme situations.
6. Adjusted the description of the "Quick Battle" Energy Boost: Restores 8% of max Shield for every enemy you help defeat.
7. Optimized the performance of the announcement that is played in the chat channel after clearing a stage.
DECLARATION OF FAIR PLAY
We're dedicated to creating and maintaining a fair, harmonious environment for competition. We prohibit hacking, scripting, cheatware, and other illegal third-party software, as well as adhering to a zero-tolerance policy regarding any behavior that could adversely affect the gaming experience, such as maliciously teaming up with others. We will regularly release and update the list of offenders for any transgressions related to the issues above, and we welcome reports from any player so we can keep this a fair game for everyone.
The regularly updated banned list will be announced at the end of every month and can be viewed on official platforms, such as the official channel or communities.
Finally, thank you for following and supporting Super Mecha Champions. We look forward to seeing you on the field!