New Necrolancer Blackburn Skins and Ability Effects
Necrolancer Blackburn Skins available Nov. 21!
Necrolancer Blackburn Skins
Embrace the darkness with the all new Necrolancer Blackburn skins out today! Pick your favorite skin style to match your team of Necrolancers or even unlock the new skins freely from loot matrices. The Master version for the Necrolancer Blackburn skin will be available after 2 weeks.
Necrolancer Aurora and Boxing Glove Khita Ability Effects
Feel Aurora’s wrath with the new black lightning Necrolancer Ability Effects added for each of her abilities. Getting a little too dark for you? Khita will give you a hand with her new Boxing Glove Ability Effect for her Warped Arrow primary ability. Take a look in the Collection to unlock these Ability Effects and equip them in the VFX section within the Abilities/Mods screen.
Freelancer Balance Changes
Magnus is now available in Ranked, plus Quark, Zuki, and PuP have received some balance changes! Check the full patch notes for details and bug fixes going in.
-The Atlas Reactor Team
Patch Notes: 11/21/2017 Necrolancer Blackburn and Ability Effects
This patch will go live on 11/21/17.
Servers will be down from 7:50 am PST for about 30 minutes.
Join the community on Discord!
Ranked
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<*> Magnus is now available in Ranked Mode.
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General
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<*> The New Blackburn Necrolancer skin has been added to the game! Acquire it from either the store or a loot matrix.
<*> A new VFX swap has been added for Khita that causes her to shoot a boxing glove when using her Warped Arrow.
<*> A full set of VFX swaps for Aurora have been added that match the Necrolancer Aurora skin!
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Balance
[B]PuP[/B]
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<*> The Playtime mod for Pounce has had its range reduced from 3 to 2
<*> Subwoof damage has been reduced from 45 to 40
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[B]Quark[/B]
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<*> Atomic Bond healing has been reduced from 14 to 12.
<*> Rapid Mutation mod for Radiate shield reduction now 6 (previously 4).
<*> Positronic Surge now heals for 28, down from 32.
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[B]Zuki[/B]
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<*> The Aoe damage from Bombard has been increased from 22 to 25
<*> Extra Shrapnel mod for Bombard has had its added damage reduced from 3 to 2.
<*> The Big One is now a free action. Cooldown has been increased from 4 to 6.
<*> The Peekaboo mod now has the effect of reducing the cooldown of The Big One by 2 turns if no enemies are hit.
<*> The Shock and Awe mod now causes The Big One to become a full action, but reduces the cooldown by 2 turns.
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Bug Fixes
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<*> Fixed an issue where players could be briefly revealed when they use the Fade catalyst to teleport out of camouflage.
<*> Fixed an issue where a Celeste player with the “Cover of Darkness” mod could have their location revealed.
<*> Fixed an issue where players would sometimes not be properly revealed when the enemy team has the X-Ray power-up.
<*> Fixed an issue where Magnus’ Horns Up ability would have its cooldown reduced by 2 turns when the Brain Juice catalyst was used.
<*> Fixed an issue where Magnus’ Horns Up dash could cause him to end in the incorrect spot when dashing past a wall.
<*> Fixed an issue where Magnus’ Horns Up dash could stop short of an enemy in the path dashed out of the way.
<*> Fixed an issue where Isadora’s Doom Ray could show the incorrect amount of energy gain when previewing an attack.
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New Freelancer Magnus the Kingpin and Bonus Flux Weekend
Magnus the Kingpin and Bonus Flux Weekend (Nov. 10 - 12)
Magnus the Kingpin - Frontline Freelancer
Magnus the Kingpin is the latest and greatest Frontline Freelancer to arrive in Atlas Reactor! As the leader of the Evolution Solutions (EvoS) Trust, Magnus rules with an iron fist. Like a boss, Magnus packs a punch with his Power Drive primary ability that increases in size each turn until used. He also has a variety of crowd control abilities to boss the enemy team around and setup strategies with your colleagues. It's finally time to take this Dinolancer into your own hands!
New Skins – Bloodlust, Camouflage, Counterfeit
Magnus looks even more magnificent in his Syndicate business suit with matching monocle. Some stylish skins are available for purchase, including the epic Bloodlust, Camouflage, and Counterfeit skin variations. Check out in game and find your favorite, also check out the patch notes here
Bonus Flux Weekend Nov. 10 - 12
Enjoy a colossal bonus to Flux this upcoming weekend from November 10 to 12! Earn double Flux with every match played and unlock Freelancers, mods, skins, overcons, banners, and more with your Flux.
-The Atlas Reactor Team
Patch Notes: 11/7/17 Magnus the Kingpin
This patch will go live on 11/7/17.
Servers will be down from 7:50 am PST for about 30 minutes.
Join the community on Discord!
New Freelancer: Magnus! AKA the Kingpin
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<*> Magnus is the leader of EvoS, capable of controlling any crowd with an iron fist.
<*> He employs a variety of movement impairing effects to control the battlefield, making him an invaluable Frontline for any team.
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Ranked
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<*> Fixed an issue with pick/ban order. It should now be ABBABAAB for picks.
<*> Second ban period is now 30 seconds (down from 60).
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General
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<*> Halloween banner pieces are available for ISO purchase from 11/7-11/14 8:00am Pacific
<*> Probe’s targeter and vfx are now consistent with the size of probe.
<*> The outer edges of hyperforge now work as walls. This affects some freelancer abilities such as Lockwood’s Trick Shot.
<*> Fixed a few second pause in resolution that could happen when NEV:3 dies mid-movement with a Mouse Trap out.
<*> Fixed an issue where some maps had a reddish tint on certain computer setups.
<*> Fixed an issue where the X-Ray vision powerup base was not showing correctly after taunts.
<*> Fixed an issue where Celeste - with the 3 smoke bomb mod - could get in a situation where there was no valid square for the 3rd smoke bomb, preventing her from locking in.
<*> Fixed a rare edge case where Rampart’s shield could get energy from a Khita arrow it did not actually block.
<*> Damage preview numbers for Phaedra’s Putrid Spray are now displayed like Kaigin’s Void Marks.
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Hot Fix: 10/18/2017
This patch will go live on 10/18/17.
Servers will be down from 7:50 am PST for about 30 minutes.
Join the community on Discord!
Ranked
Head's up Lancers, Season 4 Ranked will go live Tuesday 10/24 with 2 bans!
Patch Notes
General
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<*> Fixed an issue where Fourlancer was not counting as a “non-deathmatch” match for missions
<*> Fixed an issue that could sometimes cause friends list to not work on login
<*> Fixed an issue that could cause emojis to not show in non-English languages
<*> Fixed an issue where the Fourlancer UI could stay on screen in a non-fourlancer game
<*> Fixed an issue where players could make character changes in a fourlancer game after the match was found
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-The Atlas Reactor Team
Update Glyph Account with Email to Unlock Rewards
Hello Lancers,
We got awesome loot just for updating your Steam account with your email, instructions appear when playing through Steam. If you have a Glyph account with an email, the Lockwood's Steeled Skin and the Isadora Hiss Emoji will be unlocked in game! Providing an email makes it easier for our support team to contact should an issue come up, and please opt in to receive these promotional items and so you don't miss out on news and events in the future.
Enjoy!
-Mobi
Season 4 and Holo Haunt Are Here!
Season 4: Power Grab and Holo Haunt Event Begin Oct. 10
Season 4: Power Grab
The War Games have ended with Season 3, but the fight goes on with Season 4! Chapters have been revamped into week long events with Trust themes. Take a look into the lore each week with Season 4 Stories in game or in the World section on the website. Lookout for the new in-game ALERT system with bonuses and loot you can earn by actively playing. October also brings the return of the Holo Haunt and new Halloween theme skins and emblems. A new powerup, X-Ray Vision, comes into view along with Freelancer balance and Ranked changes.
Holo Haunt: Oct. 10 – Nov. 7
Time to show off your favorite skins for Halloween with the new Holo Haunt event! Missed out on loot from last year? Enjoy the return of Rask, Quark, Juno, Titus Halloween skins along with new styles, emblems, and new Reaper Meridian skins! Holo Haunt Loot Matrices are available as bonuses to normal Loot Matrix purchases and may be earned through Missions and Alerts in game. Holo Haunt skins and emblems will be available for ISO purchase Nov. 1 – 7 (8:00am PDT) as the event ends.
New System: Alerts
All-new Alerts have been added to Atlas! Earn loot matrix drops and Flux, XP, ISO bonuses throughout the week with special Alerts. Upcoming Alerts will appear in-game when it starts and then complete the challenge to unlock rewards.
New Powerup: X-Ray Vision and Gameplay Changes
A new purple powerup called X-Ray Vision provides increased vision range by 2 squares and enemies behind walls or in camouflage (invisible are still hidden) are shown. X-Ray Vision spawns around turn 10, and lasts for 3 turns when picked up. Ranked will now have 2 bans per team when Season 4 Ranked starts in a couple weeks. Isadora, NEV:3, and Quark have received some balance changes and details are available in the Patch Notes.
Celebrate and log in Oct. 4 – 9 for FREE 1 Year Anniversary Rewards
Atlas Reactor 1 Year Anniversary – Oct. 4 to 9
Lancers, we are excited to share epic rewards with you to commemorate 1 year of Atlas Reactor! Celebrate by logging in between October 4 to 9 (ends 8:00am PDT) to receive lots of epic loot for FREE.
7 days of Lancer Enhancer (2x Freelancer experience)
Double Flux Weekend: Gain 2x Flux currency from matches October 6 to 8
Anniversary Sale - 50% off Store Prices
That’s not all! Enjoy these awesome offers and receive 50% off nearly everything! Packs, Loot Matrices, GG Boosts, Skins, and even Lancer Enhancers are half the dollar price for a limited time only.
All Freelancer Packs – 50% off!
All Loot Matrix packs – 50% off!
All GG Boosts packs – 50% off!
All purchasable skins – 50% off!
Lancer Enhancer (including the 1 year Ultimate Enhancer) – 50% off!
1 Year of Fun Facts and Stats
Time for some fun facts over the past year! Let’s take a look at the kills, heals, damage deals, and all the impressive data for our 1 year Anniversary!
7,905,690 kills in PvP/Ranked matches.
24,380,288 takedowns.
112,128 entire days of Atlas Reactor played.
4,523,882 times players taunted each other.
5,287,519 GG Boosts used.
3,599,385,041 damage dealt.
879,396,064 units of healing done.
40,973,175 power-ups picked up.
581,960 games went to overtime.
49 extra turns in the longest overtime game.
1,663,471 overcons used.
4,188,603 Freelancer levels gained.
123 on Kaigin: highest Freelancer level attained.
88,042 Lockwood Trick Shot: most taunted ability.
1,491,324 Zuki Big One hits.
0 messes left on the rug by PuP. Good boy!
1 cigar unfinished by Lockwood, nobody touches his cigar!
Season 4 and Halloween Event Oct. 10
Atlas Reactor has evolved so much over the past year, now with 30 unique Freelancers and the roster continues to grow with a Dinolancer on the horizon! Fourlancer 1v1 game mode has been a HUGE hit so far, plus all the other game modes this year have been a blast. Season 4 and the Holo Haunt begins October 10th, with new Halloween skins and returning ones to look forward to.
Mastermind Orion skins and Double XP Weekend (Sept. 22 – 24)
Mastermind Orion Skins
Kneel before the mighty Mastermind Orion skins that are out now! Prepare to show off your Cosmic Flare in this very villainous ensemble. The Master version for the Mastermind skin will be available in 2 weeks (Oct. 5).
Double XP Weekend Sept. 22 – 24
KAPOW! We got Double XP heading your way this weekend (September 22 - 24)! Earn experience twice as fast with every match you play. Plus, with each level you get a loot matrix to open with awesome items inside.
Chapter 5 – War Games is Live
In case you missed it, Chapter 5 is now live with the all new 1v1 Fourlancer game mode where you control the team and all the action! Isadora the Furyball frontline is available for play and so much more. Check out the Chapter 5 article for full details.
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<*> Fixed an issue where using GGs during a Fourlancer match could sometimes break the end of match screen
<*> Fixed an issue where sometimes queuing for both Deathmatch and Fourlancer could put the player in a bad state
<*> Fixed an issue where players could get an error after forming a group with Fourlancer selected
<*> Fixed issue with tooltip on Quark’s Radiate ability and mod
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