Excited for a Meta Shake Up? So are we! We’ve been monitoring intently how everyone put their own spin into Xandata, and well, change was bound to happen. We know which classes and weapons seemed to be unstoppable in the right hands and which ones needed a little love. These changes are just teasers to an even bigger patch coming soon. So be on your toes, Xandats!
And as a last side note: Have fun with your new toys ;)
Overview
What we’ve done:
Buffed all Marksman Classes
Faster Cooldowns
Better Movement
QoL improvements
Ice Agent Nerfs (Here comes the reckoning)
Improved cooldowns for Juggernaut Classes
Rebalanced accuracy and recoil values for Amorsolo Pistol, Splinter Burst Rifle, and Ironbark DMR
DPS changes to Askal SMG, Splinter Burst Rifle, and Amorsolo Pistol
Big changes to Birang Buster
Class Balancing
Neutral Marksman
Despite being the poster child, Marksmen have seen little success in the proving grounds. We’re improving their cooldowns to ensure that they’re “Always ready and never outgunned.”
Utility - Disengage
Cooldown reduced from 25 to 15
Damage increased from 55 body, 100 crit to 75 body, 115 crit
Power - Explosive Grenade
Decrease cooldown from 50 to 40 secs
Wind Marksman
Movement - Galura Stance
For someone embodying the power of wind, using the Hover passive tends to leave you an easy target. Now you can fly like an eagle and strike like a proper bird-of-prey. Let’s face it, no one ever looks up… until they get shot.
Hover Max Speed improved from 500 to 750
Hover acceleration improved by 100%
Utility - Hurricane Step
Decrease cooldown from 25 to 15 secs
Ultimate - Storm Chaser
The old Storm Chaser used to feel like a janky vacuum cleaner. Now you can strike terror and show them who’s the storm that is approaching.
Damage increased from 200 every 0.25 secs to 150 every 0.15 secs
Cooldown decreased from 240 to 225
Lightning Marksman
The Lightning Marksman’s strengths weren’t very apparent, and we’ve improved them to push it to a cut above the rest. You’ll now have access to your movement passive more often, and your magic hands now ensure you’re at the ready faster than the rest. Who said Lightning can’t strike the same place twice?
Movement - Storm Run
Cooldown improved from 3.0 to 1.5 seconds
Duration decreased from 3.0 to 2.5 seconds
Passive - Lightning Reflexes
Reload speed boost increased from 20% to 35%
Swap speed boost increased from 20% to 50%
ADS speed boost increased from 20% to 40%
Utility - Flash Dive
Cooldown reduced from 20 to 15
Power - Electrostatic Bomb
Explosion effect now better displays its explosion radius
Ice Agent
Let’s be real here, the Ice Agent’s kit was more than a “little” overloaded. Extremely high mobility packed with skills that can kill in one hit? Yeah, chill out, hot shot.
Power - Frost Shuriken
Yeah you’ve got one too much one-hit-kill potential for too little effort.
Initial damage decreased from 300 to 200
Shard damage decreased from 75 to 50
Ultimate - Suimuran Edge
The sound of the Suimuran Edge activation strikes fear into the hearts of the enemy team. For such a fearsome skill, it was in play way too often. This time, you’ll have to work harder for it. (Spoilers: A rework coming out next patch makes it more engaging and skillful to use)
Cooldown increased from 240 to 270
Neutral Juggernaut
We’ve found that Juggernaut players often took all Fire or all Water skills, and found the Neutral line lacking. We’ve tweaked some Neutral Skills so you can use them more often, and actually give you an option when playing the powerhouse class.
Power - Cluster Bombs
Cooldown reduced from 60 to 45
Ultimate - Missile Storm
Cooldown reduced from 270 to 255
Fire Juggernaut
Ultimate - Fist of Bathala
Decrease cooldown from 270 to 255 secs
Water Juggernaut
Water Juggernauts, while being strong, felt very clunky to use due to their high cooldowns. We’ve re-tuned some of that power down to allow you to have them up and available more often. Now, you’ll still be a tanky turtle, but you’ll be a turtle in water instead.
Special Melee - Leviathan Barrier
Cooldown reduced from 60 to 45
Damage reduced from 250 to 200
Utility - Defender Mine
The Water Juggernaut’s original identity was a tanky behemoth that protected themselves and their allies. You’ll now have the Defender Mine’s power at your side more often, so you and your allies can relish in its protective waters before a fight, or while holding down a point.
Cooldown reduced from 60 to 25
Damage reduced from 400 to 200
Power - Water Trident
Cooldown reduced from 60 to 40 secs
Weapon Balancing
SMG - Askal
Time to stop shooting blanks. Let’s pump those numbers up.
Base
Increase damage from 38 to 40
Crit damage stays the same at 50
Hipfire accuracy increased from 25 to 26
ADS accuracy increased from 27 to 29
Pistol - Amorsolo
Amorsolo had too much Amor and could Solo entire teams. See what we did there?
Base
Remove perfect pattern accuracy for the second bullet
Decrease ADS Accuracy from 35 to 32
Decrease Damage
Base damage from 120 to 115
Crit damage decreased from 210 to 196
Burst Rifle - Splinter
Something that shoots in short bursts should be easier to control. Now you get to focus on fighting your enemy instead of a weird recoil pattern.
Base
Changed pattern for easier recoil control
Rate of Fire slowed from 0.4 to 0.425
Recoil reset after every burst changed to be more consistent and controllable
Perks
On A Roll: Decreased damage bonus from 15% to 10%
Hollow Point Explosives: Remove base bonus flinch
DMR - Ironbark
The Ironbark was all bark and no iron. Even the easiest shots tended to miss, despite being a Designated Marksman Rifle.
Base
ADS accuracy increased on longer ranges from 24 to 36
Long range = 50m
Perks
Trueshot: Adjusted total accuracy on longer ranges to 42
Zen Contemplator: Adjusted total accuracy on longer ranges to 48
Bolt Capacitor: Activates faster from 0.7 to 0.5 secs
Buster - Birang
The Birang was good, but it can be better! The Lemon shots are juicier and the Ultimate Perks in Column 3 will help serve up some ownage lemonade onto your enemies.
Base
Damage increased from 80 to 100
Perks
Surprise Combo: Charge bonus increased from 0.17 per stack to 0.2 per stack
Master Buster
Reload bonus increased from 0.3 to 0.5
Duration increased from 5 to 15 secs
Rebuster
Damage decreased from 400 to 360
Splash Radius increased
Damage falloff improved
Others
And a little sprinkling of general improvements
[Lore] Fixed Text Formatting issues for some Lore Entries
[Store] Updated some Store Entries that were using the wrong art
[Armors] Implemented a special reward for the Novice Armor sets for all classes
Known Issues
[Lore] Some newer Lore entries still have formatting issues
Season 0 - Hotfix v0.8.13.24a
Hey there, Xandats! We’re currently working our way to our first Major Patch Update, but we’ve got another round of hotfixes coming your way first! We fixed an issue with some of the Prestige Weekly Challenges either being too hard, or not outright tracking your progress, so it should help you with your Prestige Pass progress. Also, we’ve made a change with the footstep audio that should help you be more aware of any lurking enemies.
Fixes
[Store] Enabled Tooltip on Store Items
[Store] Implemented the "Right Click to Inspect" function for all items listed in the store
[Rewards] Fixed the "Invalid Items" on some of the later Lore Levels for some armors
Unintended Sneak Peek - Removed some of the Lore Level rewards that weren’t supposed to have been there in the first place
[Challenges] Fixed Challenge description texts with multiple numbers that have their number values swapped around.
Already Challenging Enough - Challenge descriptions now accurately display the intended objective
[Challenges] "Silang Works Contract" Prestige challenge now properly tracks kills using the Askal SMG, Splinter Burst Rifle, Debt Unpaid Assault Rifle, Guillotine Shotgun, and Haribon Missile Launcher
Contract Killer - Challenge can now be completed by using the above-mentioned weapons.
[Challenges] "Post Mortem Contract" Prestige Challenge now properly tracks kills made with the Amorsolo Pistol, Ironbark DMR, Birang Buster, or Favorhouse Sniper Rifle
Contract Killer 2 - Challenge can now be completed by using the above-mentioned weapons.
[Lore] Fixed some lore text not displaying correctly
[Audio] Adjusted enemy footsteps volume to be louder
Sneaky Lurkers - Enemy Footstep sounds increased and allied footstep sounds lowered to help increase awareness of enemy presence
Disclaimer
[Lore] Some Lore Text for specific weapons and armors still have text issues
[Store] Some items will display an incomplete “Acquired From” text in their tooltips
Season 0 Hotfix v0.8.13.18a
Another round of hotfixes coming your way!
Fixes
[Prestige Pass] Kalabasteel Red Amorsolo is now properly rewarded after unlocking it.
[Store] Item texts have been fixed.
[Store] Armor set thumbnails have been fixed.
[Store] Previewing animations for the first time is now set at the proper distance. It was too close for comfort.
[Store] Previewing color schemes now correctly applies the color onto your Xandat.
[Store] Wild Gunman Intro now properly shows Hard Light Pistols.
[Store] Hydrophis Armor set no longer gives a duplicate of the same helmet. Who needs two helmets?
[Store] Warp Blade Kick’s Kunai no longer disappears randomly.
[Items] Lore has been included for all weapons. The archives have been… completed. :<
[Items] Equipped items now properly gain XP for their progression tracks (juicy lore included).
Season 0 Hotfix v0.8.13.14b
To pair with our hot tips is a hotfix. This is just a small patch to correct some items in the game.
Fixes
[Appearance] Visual armor fixes applied to First Wave Juggernaut and Banakon
[Appearance] Fixed animation hiccup for Salute intro. Your Xandat no longer has the hiccups.
[Prestige Pass] Previews and thumbnails were updated to show the correct reward.
[Store] Previews and thumbnails were updated to show the correct item.
[Custom Game] The custom game card will now be grayed out as it is not yet open for the public. Interested tournament organizers may still approach the dev team through pxd-mktng@secret6.com.
[Weapons] Fixed ADS for Thaltan Descent Red Splinter Skin. You are no longer able to no-scope.
[Challenges] Fixed Prestige Challenges not progressing properly.
[Overcharge] Fixed battery issues when two players simultaneously pick up the battery. Sharing is caring but this is ridiculous.
[Voice Chat] Fixed a bug where you can still talk to teammates outside a match that just finished. That’s too friendly.
Balancing
These were supposed to be added together with the Season 0 launch, and not a reaction to the current meta. Don’t worry, though! We’re currently monitoring the gameplay and do agree with some of y’all. Rest assured, a bigger balance patch will be rolled out down the road. So, enjoy for now ;)
Sniper - Favorhouse
Base Putting a little more Favor in the Favorhouse
Damage increased from 300 to 325
Perks But wait, there’s more!
Power Rounds: Damage bonus decreased from 50 to 45
Stop Shot: Damage bonus increased from 150 to 175
Disclaimer
[Prestige Pass] Some Weekly Prestige Challenges are not progressing properly.
We’ll be fixing/replacing some of these challenges so that they progress in the next hotfix. Don’t worry as previous Weeks will remain open, and you’ll be able to claim their XP Rewards once you complete them.
Affected Challenges:
Post Mortem Contract
Silang Armory Contract
Crowd Pleaser
Project Xandata Early Access - Out Now!
It’s here! It’s finally here!
This is the moment we’ve all been waiting for.
It’s time for you, Xandats, to show us what you’ve got!
The team has been working hard to give you an unforgettable experience which comes with a lot of changes to PXD. In terms of balancing, we wanted to streamline how each class and weapon feels. We want our players to play with intent, and make meaningful decisions with their loadouts and playstyle.
The patch notes are pretty long but you can see the full list of changes on our website.
See you in-game, Xandats!
LFG! Project Xandata Launch Show
We are so close to launch day March 22, 2022, and we prepared something EXCITING for all of you!
LFG! The Project Xandata Launch Show! Starting @ 6:00 PM (PH Time) via live stream on the Project Xandata Facebook Page
Here’s what we have in store:
Showmatch: Watch your favorite FPS streamers go head-to-head on a sweaty 3v3 Showmatch
Raffle: Win awesome prizes from Lenovo Legion, Elgato, and Logitech
Content Reveal: See what's in the Season 0 Prestige Pass
Who will be the superstars of the 3v3 Showmatch? What prizes can you win from Lenovo Legion, Elgato, and Logitech?
We’re almost there Xandats! We are so excited for all of you to play the game we’ve poured our blood, sweat, tears —and a whole lot more sweat— into.
Mark your calendars and tune in on launch day! LET’S FREAKING GO!
Sumimasorry!
Hey Xandats,
We’re thankful for all the excitement and support you’ve shown for Project Xandata to launch this January, so it pains us to inform you that we’re forced to delay the Early Access launch date to March 22, 2022.
After the Open Beta debugging, we discovered that the optimization issues that caused FPS drops were bigger than expected and need more work. Spectator mode and other quality of life features need additional work as well. These features need more time so that we can deliver an experience befitting modern FPS titles.
The team is also facing challenges with the recent surge of the COVID-19 Omicron variant. We’re a small team, and having our members sidelined has impacted our progress. This ultimately led us to our decision of moving the launch date. Regardless, we’re making sure everyone is safe and doing our best to deliver an enjoyable experience.
We were just as excited as all of you to see Project Xandata launch this January and deeply apologize for the delay. We truly appreciate your patience and understanding.
So Xandats, until launch day comes, your orders are to stay safe, stay healthy, and be ready to get sweaty.
PXD Team
PXD Updates: Open Beta and a Peek into Early Access!
Greetings, Xandats!
We are so hyped up to share a lot of things with you, so let’s dive right in!
To start, we recently concluded our Open Beta Test. We are so happy to say that this has been one of our most significant milestones to date - it’s even bigger than the G.Round Test back in 2020! We hope you enjoyed Clip It and Ship It, Squad Game, and Xandat Bounty Stream! After all, we want you to be an integral part of PXD and have a great time playing the game. We are forever thankful for all the clips, streams, memories, and moments that you’ve shared with us.
Of course, we would not make it this far without the content creators and players who helped spread the word and make Open Beta a resounding success!
Thank you to Ramenstyle, AnnChan, Narpim, Tatz, Phaister, Hama, Atlas, and all of our awesome xandat’s for playing and sharing your PXD experience. Also, special shout-outs to our Xandat Bounty Stream Winners, franticpatatas, and Tank Daddy TV!
We have learned a lot about balancing, features, and optimization thanks to your detailed feedback. We’re doing all we can to have the most important features in time for the January Early Release because we want you to enjoy the best PXD experience possible with your friends.
NEW EARLY ACCESS FEATURES
Here are some of the things you can look forward to during PXD’s Early Access on January 26, 2022:
New map: Wellspring Biotech
New but familiar game mode: Free-for-All (FFA)
A mode that pits you against each other with the ultimate goal of finishing at the top. This mode is going to test your aim, speed, and skills for sure!
In-Game Store & Prestige Pass
Customize your battle-hardened Xandats and show them off to your friends with awesome armor sets, weapon skins, respawn effects, flashy taunts, and many other items of varying rarity via the In-Game Store or by completing Prestige Pass Challenges.
Other Updates: localization, item reward tracking, anti-cheat systems, and more!
We hope that these features will make you excited for Early Access.
Thank you very much for your unending support throughout all these years, including the times we’ve interacted with each other at ESGS - we wouldn’t have reached this point without you.
Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and join our Discord channel for the latest news and updates.
See you at the Early Access launch, Xandats!
Project Xandata Open Beta
Armor up for Open Beta!
The long-awaited event is here — for the first time ever, Project Xandata is having an Open Beta from November 12 - 28, 2021!
Servers go live 8:00PM GMT +8 on Friday, November 12 and will be up 24/7 until November 28 8:00PM GMT +8.
We've been working on Project Xandata for over 5 years now and we're excited to have you join us for this milestone. As a thank you for your patience and support, all Open Beta participants can earn Prestige Pass content exclusive to this event! Just play throughout the 2 weeks and everything you earn is yours to keep for our full release.
Open Beta will be freely available to download, so squad up with your friends, enjoy the game, and maybe even join some of our community activities!
Check out our Open Beta FAQs for everything you need to know!
Join our Community Activities!
Clip It and Ship It! (View Full Mechanics) Post an epic, awesome, or funny gameplay video of PXD via Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok, or Twitter and use the hashtag #PXDClip! There will be 5 winners a week!
Xandat Bounty Stream! (View Full Mechanics) Live stream anytime (via FB or Twitch) from November 12-28, 2021 for at least 1 hour per day and use hashtags #PXD #ProjectXandata #XandatBountyStream #XBS! There will be 2 winners, 1 per platform!
"Squad Game"! (View Full Mechanics) Play PXD with a full party of friends and win a match and post a screenshot of your full party in the post-game podium in FB, IG, or Twitter with the hashtag #PXDSquadGame! 2 parties will be randomly chosen every week.
All activities are for Philippine residents only.
Project Xandata - Limited Testing Phase!
Project Xandata is finally opening its doors to a worldwide limited testing phase!
From December 17, 2020 until January 14, 2021 (4PM GMT+8), we are opening access to Project Xandata to anyone with a Steam beta key! Simply follow the steps HEREto get your Steam beta key to play now!
Don't forget to join our Discord server and group up with other Xandats!
