"Season 3 IGNITION" Release Notes [Updated 3/9 10:00PM (PST)]

[Updated 3/8 10:00PM PST]

・Corrected names of certain items included in the Limited EC Pod.
・Issues have been updated. For more information, please see the following:
　・Bug Fixes

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New Unit

	Gundam Heavyarms Custom (EW)

“Season 3 IGNITION” brings Gundam Heavyarms Custom (EW)!
This unit has overwhelming frontal firepower, wielding its Double Gatling Gun with one or both hands in coordination with its G-Maneuver, Hatch Full Open (Barrage).

Please see the "Unit" page on the official website for more details.  

Balance Adjustments

We will be making adjustments to various units as well as to the matchmaking system.
Please refer to the announcement posted below for further details:  

"Season 3 IGNITION" Balance Adjustments

https://gundamevolution.com/en/news/147

Series of Major Updates - "HYPER UPDATE"

The "HYPER UPDATE" that began at the start of Season 3 is continuing with even more events and campaigns.

Limit Over Event

Event Period (PDT)

March 8 (end of maintenance) - March 22 (07:59 AM)

Overview

During the event period, players will be able to earn Limit Over Points when joining a Casual or Ranked Match.
The amount of points earned will vary depending on the number of rounds won, and Limit Over Tickets will be awarded for points accumulated.
Limit Over Tickets can be exchanged for Limit Over Supply Pods, from which players can obtain limited time custom items.  

Some of the Custom Items

▼Unit Skins
・【Legendary】Annihilator(Gundam Heavyarms Custom [EW])
・【Legendary】Radiant Stream(Turn A Gundam)  

▼Weapon Skins
・【Legendary】Annihilator(Gundam Heavyarms Custom [EW])
・【Epic】Color Splash Gundam Barbatos(Gundam Barbatos)  

▼Ornaments
・【Normal】Orange G Heavyarms Custom [EW] Charm
・【Normal】Blue Gundam Charm  

Event Challenge

Event Period (PDT)

• Event Challenge 1: March 22 6:00 PM - March 29 5:59 PM
• Event Challenge 2: March 29 6:00 PM - April 5 5:59 PM

*An issue has been confirmed in which the remaining time is not displayed on the Event Challenge screen in-game.

Overview

• Players can obtain a number of custom items, including unit and weapon skins for Gundam Heavyarms Custom (EW), by completing challenges that are only available during the event period.

Rewards

Event Challenge 1

Challenge Requirements	Rewards
Get a total of 30 kills	"Trowa Barton" Portrait
Use the G-Maneuver a total of 20 times	"Clown Mask" Ornament
Play 15 matches	"Plain: Blast" Unit Skin for Gundam Heavyarms Custom (EW)

Event Challenge 2

Challenge requirements	Rewards
Get a total of 5 repairs	"Gundam Heavyarms Custom (EW) Sticker" Stamp
Win 3 matches (casual and/or ranked)	"Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Astray" Ornament
Deal a total of 100,000 damage	"Plain: Blast" Weapon Skin for Gundam Heavyarms Custom (EW)

Beginner Campaign "IGNITION"

Event Period (PDT)

March 8 (end of maintenance) - April 12 (start of maintenance)

Overview

During the campaign period, when a new player reaches a certain Player Level, they will receive Capital Points, which they can use to unlock new units.

Campaign Eligibility

• The player must login for the first time during the campaign period.
• The player must reach Player Level 6 during the campaign period.

Reward

• 1,980CP

How to Collect your Reward

• The reward can be collected by clicking on "Player" → "Present Box" in the game.
• The Capital distribution date will differ depending on the date and time at which the player reaches Level 6. Please refer to the following:
  　・March 8 ~ 12
  　　・Level 6 reached between end of maintenance on Wednesday, March 8 ~ 6:59 PM Thursday, March 9: Reward will be distributed around 10:00 PM on Thursday.
  　　・Level 6 reached between 7:00 PM Thursday, March 9 ~ 7:59 PM Sunday, March 12: Reward will be distributed around 11:00 PM on Sunday.
  　・March 12 Onward
  　　・Level 6 reached between 8:00 PM Sunday ~ 7:59 Tuesday: Reward will be distributed around 11:00 PM on Tuesday.
  　　・Level 6 reached between 8:00 PM Tuesday ~ 7:59 Thursday: Reward will be distributed around 11:00 PM on Thursday.
  　　・Level 6 reached between 8:00 PM Thursday ~ 7:59 Sunday: Reward will be distributed around 11:00 PM on Sunday.
  

Gundam Heavyarms Custom (EW) Login Campaign

Event Period (PDT)

March 8 (end of maintenance) - March 15 (5:59 PM)

Overview

During the campaign period, players can obtain one Supply Pod Ticket per day by logging in to the game.
Logging in every day for the duration of the event will allow players to earn up to 7 Supply Pod Tickets.  

How to Collect your Reward

Log in to the game during the event period to receive the reward from the Present Box.

Item Set

Unit Pack "IGNITION"

Unit Pack "IGNITION" unlocks the new Gundam Heavyarms Custom (EW) unit, as well as a unit skin, weapon skin, and portrait.

Price

1,980EC

Sales Period

March 8 (end of maintenance) - May 10 (5:59 PM)
※The sales period may be subject to change.  

Item Set Contents

■Unit Unlock
・Gundam Heavyarms Custom [EW]

■Customization Items
▼Unit Skins
・Silent Dark(Gundam Heavyarms Custom [EW])  

▼Weapon Skins
・Silent Dark(Gundam Heavyarms Custom [EW])  

▼Portrait
・Trowa Barton Ver. 2  

Supply Pods

What is a Supply Pod?

Supply Pods provide players with random customization items.
To purchase a Supply Pod, players need the currency specified for each Supply Pod, which could be EVO Coins, Capital Points, or Supply Pod Tickets.  

EC Pod Discount Campaign

Event Period (PDT)

March 8 (end of maintenance) - March 15 (5:59 PM)

Overview

During the campaign period, the first EC Pod purchase of the day will be half priced.
This campaign will be held for both the EC Pod Limited and the EC Pod. Players can purchase one of each at half price per day.  

EC Pod Limited

The new EC Pod Limited will be called "EC Pod IGNITION."
"EC Pod IGNITION" offers limited time customization items for units including Gundam Heavyarms Custom (EW) and DOM Trooper!  

Sales Period

March 8 (end of maintenance) - April 12 (start of maintenance)
※The sales period may be subject to change.  

Introducing some of the new items  [Updated 3/8 10:00PM (PST)]

▼Unit Skins
・Gold Tempest(Gundam Heavyarms Custom [EW])
・Dawn Breaker(DOM Trooper)
・Doom Order Trooper(GM)
・Doom Order Blazer(DOM Trooper)  

▼Weapon Skins
・Gold Tempest(Gundam Heavyarms Custom [EW])
・Dawn Breaker(DOM Trooper)
・Doom Order Trooper(GM)
・Doom Order Blazer(DOM Trooper)  

▼MVP
・Moonsault A Moment's Neglect(Gundam Heavyarms Custom [EW])
・Zeon’s Glory(Zaku II [Melee])  

▼Emotes
・Ready when you are!(DOM Trooper)
・Taunt(DOM Trooper)  

▼Portrait
・XXXG-01H2 Gundam Heavyarms Custom [EW]
・Bullet Dealer
・Gundam Heavyarms Custom [EW]
・Gai Murakumo
・Lowe Guele  

▼Player Icons
・Haro Diva Red (Pixel)
・DOM Trooper (Close-up)
・Haro Diva Red (Close-Up)
・G Heavyarms Custom [EW]
・Trowa Barton  

▼Stamps
・DOM Trooper (Pixel)
・Moonsault
・My special move!
・Annihilation!  

▼Ornaments
・DOM Trooper Charm
・Hyperion Gundam Figure Parts
・Silver G Heavyarms Custom [EW] Charm
・Bronze G Heavyarms Custom [EW] Charm  

※Limited time items may be sold again in the future.

EC Pod

Several items have been picked up for the EC Pod. These include the "Neon Light" unit and weapon skins for GM and the "Golden Tyrant" unit and weapon skins for DOM Trooper!

Sales Period

March 8 (end of maintenance) - April 12 (start of maintenance)
※The sales period may be subject to change  

Some of the Pickup Items

▼Unit Skins
・Neon Light(GM)
・Golden Tyrant(DOM Trooper)
・Strengthened Armor(Guntank)
・Desert Camo(Gundam Barbatos)
・Alm Green(Hyperion Gundam)
・White Rooster(Hyperion Gundam)  

▼Weapon Skins
・Neon Light(GM)
・Golden Tyrant(DOM Trooper)
・Desert Camo(Gundam Barbatos)
・Alm Green(Hyperion Gundam)
・White Rooster(Hyperion Gundam)  

▼MVP
・Descent Complete(GM)  

▼Emotes
・Pose (GM)  

▼Portrait
・CAT1-X1/3 Hyperion Gundam
・Head for the Front Lines
・Mahiroo
・Marasai [UC]
・Gundam Barbatos  

▼Player Icons
・Hyperion Gundam Ver. 2
・Canard Pars  

▼Stamps
・It's people like you!
・Cut it out  

Other Supply Pods

• CAP Pods and Ticket Pods have also been updated. Please refer to the "Item Appearance Rate" of each Supply Pod in the game for details.

Other Updates

• Players will be rewarded a Supply Pod Ticket every 5 Player Levels.
  With the implementation of this feature, Supply Pod Tickets will retroactively be provided to each player depending on their level at the time of maintenance on March 8.  
• After matchmaking is complete, if a player drops while moving into the Match lobby, they will have 30 seconds to return to the Match before a no-contest is ruled.
  
• A new function in the game will allow players to toggle different chat types individually (room, team, party, and direct). This can be set in the "Settings" → "System Settings" menu.
  With the implementation of this function, room chat will return for casual and ranked matches.  
  
• The menu UI that appears when a selecting another player's icon has been adjusted to prevent accidental unfriending.
• The titles obtained in the GGGP 2023 tournament will be distributed to the eligible players.
  

Bug Fixes [Updated 3/8 10:00PM (PST)]

・Fixed an issue where G-Maneuvers activated during extra time were not counted towards the number of G-Maneuvers performed for challenges.
・Fixed an issue where Hyperion Gundam's backpack would not return from its deployed state if its Forfanterie was used as the animation for Armure Lumiere was ending.
・Fixed an issue where Hyperion Gundam's backpack would occasionally remain in its deployed state if it canceled its Armure Lumiere immediately after activation
・Fixed an issue where the remaining gauge was not displayed correctly when Hyperion Gundam's Armure Lumiere Lancer was activated for the first time.
・Fixed an issue where the reticle was not displayed when Hyperion Gundam's Armure Lumiere Lancer was activated.
・Fixed an issue where the shield durability value would not recover while Hyperion Gundam's Armure Lumiere Lancer was activated.
・Fixed an issue where other players could not hear the sound effects of Hyperion Gundam's Armure Lumiere Lancer.
・Fixed an issue where GM's shield would not be visible to other players when GM was using its Detonator Bomb while holding the shield.
・Fixed an issue where when a Custom Match was suspended, the chat management screen could not be opened.
・Fixed an issue where when a Custom Match was suspended, players could not leave the room immediately after selecting "Exit Room."
・Fixed an issue where when a Custom Match was suspended, the countdown outside the combat area would not stop.
・Fixed an issue where when a Custom Match was suspended, the radial menu would continue to be displayed even after it was released.
・Fixed an issue in Custom Matches where the operator's voice would not play when introducing a map.
・Fixed an issue in Custom Matches in Colony Trading Post, where the opened/closed state of the shutters was not being displayed correctly for spectators and coaches.
・Fixed an issue in Custom Matches in Colony Trading Post, where containers would not be displayed correctly for spectators and coaches.
・Fixed an issue in Custom Matches where projectile models would not be displayed correctly for spectators and coaches.
・Fixed an issue in Custom Matches where Hyperion Gundam's shield was not being displayed correctly for spectators and coaches.
・Fixed an issue where the mute function could not be disabled even when pressing the mute button.
・Fixed an issue where on the EVO Coin expiration page, display order was based on "how coins were obtained" instead of "date obtained."
・Fixed an issue with incorrect customization item names.
　■ Portraits
　"GM Weapon Silhouette" → "Weapon Silhouette GM"
　"DOM Trooper Weapon Silhouette" → "Weapon Silhouette DOM Trooper"
　■ Emotes
　GM: "Special 1" → "Ready when you are!"
　Hyperion Gundam: "Special 2" → "Ready when you are!"

Please check the "Response Status List" for details on the currently confirmed problems.
If you still find any of the above problems after the fixes, please report them to us via the "Contact Us" page.