"Season 4 BALLISTA" Release Notes[Updated 4/13 0:00AM PDT]

[Updated 4/13 0:00AM PDT]

・Issues have been updated. For more information, please see the following:
　・Bug Fixes

New Unit

	Gundam Dynames

The new unit Gundam Dynames takes aim in "Season 4 BALLISTA"!
Wielding its two main weapons, the GN Sniper Rifle and the GN Beam Pistol, this mobile suit can take on enemies at any range.  

New Ruleset & New Map

	Buried City

"Season 4 BALLISTA" will feature the new Headquarters ruleset!
Seize victory in this latest game mode on the new map, Buried City!  

For more information on the new ruleset, please refer to the "Headquarters" game mode in the Play Guide.
https://gundamevolution.com/en/playguide/headquarters

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 4 BALLISTA" Balance Adjustments

https://gundamevolution.com/en/news/158

New Achievements Feature

We will be implementing a new Achievements feature where players can earn rewards by accomplishing certain goals.
※Some achievements will become available again in future updates.  

Series of Major Updates - "HYPER UPDATE"

The third and final installment of the "HYPER UPDATE" will feature Half Anniversary events and campaigns, along with the addition of a new unit.

"Half Anniversary" New Player Support Campaign

Campaign Period

April 12 (end of maintenance) - May 24 (start of maintenance)

Overview

During the campaign period, when a new player reaches a certain Player Level, they will receive enough Capital Points to unlock one unit.

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 (PDT)

• The reward can be collected by clicking on "Player" → "Present Box" in the game.
  
• The reward distribution timing will depend on the date and time at which the player reaches Level 6. Please refer to the following:
  ・Level 6 reached Sunday 8:00 PM ~ Tuesday 7:59 PM: Reward distributed around 11:00 PM on Wednesday.
  ・Level 6 reached Tuesday 8:00 PM ~ Thursday 7:59 PM: Reward distributed around 11:00 PM on Friday.
  ・Level 6 reached Thursday 8:00 PM ~ Sunday 7:59 PM : Reward distributed around 11:00 PM on Sunday.  

Welcome Back Campaign for Returning Players

Campaign Period (PDT)

April 12 (end of maintenance) - June 28 (5:30 PM)

Overview

Players who fulfill the following conditions during the campaign period will receive enough Capital Points to unlock one unit.

Campaign Eligibility

Players who have fulfilled both of the following conditions are eligible for this campaign.

• Played at least one game during Season 1 or Season 2.
  
• Didn't log into the game during Season 3.  

Reward

• 1,980CP

How to Collect

The reward can be collected by clicking on "Player" → "Present Box" in the game.

Half Anniversary Login Bonus

Event Period

April 12 (end of maintenance) - May 24 (start of maintenance)

Overview

During this period, players can log into the game to obtain various rewards, including the "White Lines" unit and weapon skins for Gundam Dynames, player icons, CP, and Supply Pod Tickets.

Acquisition Conditions and Rewards

Number of Days Logged in	Reward
Day 1	Player Icon "Half Anniversary 2023"
Day 2	1 Supply Pod ticket
Day 3	150CP
Day 4	1 Supply Pod ticket
Day 5	"White Lines" Unit Skin (Gundam Dynames)
Day 6	1 Supply Pod ticket
Day 7	150CP
Day 8	1 Supply Pod ticket
Day 9	150CP
Day 10	"White Lines" Weapon Skin (Gundam Dynames)

How to Collect

Rewards can be collected from the in-game Present Box by logging into the game during the event period.

"Season 4 PASS BALLISTA"

What is a Season Pass?

In GUNDAM EVOLUTION, every player has a Season Pass that corresponds to the current season.
Players can gain Season Pass EXP by playing various matches, completing challenges, etc. By earning Season Pass EXP, players can level up their Season Pass and earn rewards.
A Season Pass can be upgraded to a Premium Pass with EVO Coins. Premium Passes offer more rewards.

Premium Pass rewards for "Season 4 BALLISTA" include the Gundam Dynames Legendary Unit Skin "God Ray", up to 990 EVO Coins, and other customization items.
For more details about the rewards and the description of the Season Pass, please check the "Season Pass" page on the official website.  

"Season 4 PASS BALLISTA" Period

During Season 4

Item Shop

New Shop Items for Season 4

Special customization items commemorating the Half Anniversary will be available in the item shop.

Sales Period

April 12 (end of maintenance) - June 28 (start of maintenance)
The sales period is subject to change  

Sales Contents

▼ Unit Skins

・1,980 EC: "Prototype Gundam" (Gundam)
・1,980 EC: "Zaku II Recon Type" (Zaku II [Ranged])
※ These unit skins have unique specifications that change the audio and visual effects of certain actions when they are equuipped.
※ The name of "Zaku II Recon Type" will be changed to "Zaku II S [Recon]" in the future. For details, please click here.  

▼ Portraits

・580 EC: "Lacus Clyne"
・580 EC: "Nena Trinity"
・580 EC: "Miorine Rembran"
・580 EC: "Suletta Mercury"
*There is a known issue regarding a mistake with the image for "Suletta Mercury" in the console version, which will be corrected at a later date. The above is the correct image.

▼ Stamps

・480 EC: "Meer Concert"
・480 EC: "Do it!"
・280 EC: "Heero Yuy"
・280 EC: "You're risking your life over a possibility!"
・280 EC: "I can't shoot!"  

▼ Player Icons

・280 EC: "The Asticassia School of Technology Holder"
・280 EC: "The Asticassia School of Technology"
・280 EC: "Jeturk House"
・280 EC: "Peil House"
・280 EC: "Grassley House"  

Unit Pack "BALLISTA"

Unit Pack "BALLISTA" unlocks the new unit Gundam Dynames along with customization items, including unit skins, weapon skins, and portraits.

Sales Price

1,980EC

Sales Period

April 12 (end of maintenance) - June 28 (start of maintenance)
※The sales period is subject to change.  

Sales Contents

■ Unit Unlock
・Gundam Dynames  

■ Customization Items
▼ Unit Skin
・"Bright Gun"  

▼ Weapon Skin
・"Bright Gun"  

▼ Portrait
・"Lockon Stratos Ver. 2"  

Unit Packs on Sale Again to Celebrate the Half Anniversary!

To commemorate the Half Anniversary, past Unit Packs will be on sale again for a limited time.

Sales Price

1,980 EC each

Sales Period

April 12 (end of maintenance) - May 10 (5:59 PM)
※The sales period is subject to change.  

Sales Contents

■ UnitPack "Mobius"

■ UnitPack "Defencer"

ITEM Pack "Platinum"

There are three ITEM Pack Platinum" types: A, B, and C. Each item pack includes unit and weapon skins for Gundam, Sazabi, and Pale Rider, respectively.

Sales Price

1,480 EC Each

Sales Period

April 12 (end of maintenance) - June 28 (start of maintenance)
※The sales period is subject to change.  

Sales Contents

■ITEM Pack"Platinum A"

▼Unit Skin
・"Lord of Crucis" (Gundam)  

▼Weapon Skin
・"Lord of Crucis" (Gundam)  

■ITEM Pack"Platinum B"

▼Unit Skin
・"Divine Shield" (Sazabi)  

▼Weapon Skin
・"Divine Shield" (Sazabi)  

■ITEM Pack"Platinum C"

▼Unit Skin
・"Glorious Knight" (Pale Rider)  

▼Weapon Skin
・"Glorious Knight" (Pale Rider)  

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 Limited

EC Pod Limited will include the new "EC Pod BALLISTA".
"EC Pod BALLISTA" offers limited time customization items for units including Gundam Dynames and Pale Rider!  

Sales Period

April 12 (end of maintenance) - May 24 (start of maintenance)
※The sales period is subject to change.  

Some of the Newly Added Items

▼ Unit Skins
・"Banishment" (Gundam Dynames)
・"Obsidian Armor" (Pale Rider)
・"Doom Order Archer" (Gundam Dynames)
・"Doom Order Hunter" (GM Sniper II)  

▼ Weapon Skins
・"Banishment" (Gundam Dynames)
・"Obsidian Armor" (Pale Rider)
・"Doom Order Archer" (Gundam Dynames)
・"Doom Order Hunter" (GM Sniper II)  

▼ MVPs
・"Snipe From Above" (Gundam Dynames)
・"The Cyclops" (ZAKU II [Ranged])  

▼ Emotes
・"Let’s go!" (Gundam Dynames)
・"Taunt" (Gundam Dynames)  

▼ Portraits
・"RX-75-4 Guntank"
・"Seems there's no rust to be seen"
・"Lockon Stratos"
・"Setsuna F. Seiei"  

▼ Player Icons
・"Gundam Heavyarms Custom [EW] (Pixel)"
・"GM Sniper II (Close-up)"
・"Haro Shooting Orange (Close Up)"
・"Graham Aker"
・"Earth Federation Peacekeeper Forces"  

▼ Stamps
・"Gundam Dynames (Pixel)"
・"As I Am Now"
・"I am Gundam!"
・"I won't die!"
・"Eliminating targets."  

▼ Ornaments
・"Gundam Dynames Charm"
・"Silver Gundam Dynames Charm"
・"Bronze Gundam Dynames"  

※ Limited time items may reappear in the future.

EC Pods

Several items are available in the EC Pod, including the "Golden Archer" and "Mountain Camo" unit and weapon skins for Gundam Dynames!

Sales Period

April 12 (end of maintenance) - May 24 (start of maintenance)
※The sales period is subject to change.  

Pick Up Items

▼ Unit Skins
・"Golden Archer" (Gundam Dynames)
・"Mountain Camo" (Gundam Dynames)
・"Violet Gun" (Gundam Dynames)
・"Lavendar Grey" (Gundam Dynames)  

▼ Weapon Skins
・"Golden Archer" (Gundam Dynames)
・"Mountain Camo" (Gundam Dynames)
・"Violet Gun" (Gundam Dynames)
・"Lavendar Grey" (Gundam Dynames)  

▼ MVPs
・"You can’t run!" (Gundam)
・"No Mercy!" (Gundam Dynames)  

▼ Emote
・"Greeting" (Gundam Dynames)  

▼ Portrait
・"Gundam Dynames"  

▼  Player Icons
・"Gundam Heavyarms Custom [EW] Ver.2"
・"Lockon Stratos"  

▼  Stamps
・"Can't be shot down"
・"Gundam Dynames Head"  

▼ Ornament
・"Green Gundam Dynames Charm"  

※ The name of "Lavendar Grey" will be changed to "Lavender Grey" in the future.

Items that can be Purchased with Material Points

"Season 4 BALLISTA" introduces the "Gundam Heavyarms [EW]" unit skin for Gundam Heavyarms Custom [EW], and the "GM Sniper II (WD)" unit skin for GM Sniper II.

Unit Skin "Gundam Heavyarms [EW]" Gundam Heavyarms Custom [EW]	Unit Skin "GM Sniper II (WD)" GM Sniper II

Available Period

During Season 4
※Period is subject to change.
※Items that have already been been offered previously may be re-offered in the future.  

Other Supply Pods

• CAP Pods and Ticket Pods will be updated as well as EC Pods, so please check the "Item Appearance Rate" of each supply pod in the game for details.

Other Updates.

• Players who disconnected during a match will now also be listed in the "Recent Players" page.
• Service Regions Added.
  ・Steam Version: Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Argentina, & Chile
  ・Console Version: Brazil, Argentina, & Chile
  

Campaign Information

GUNDAM EVOLUTION Drops

Campaign Period

■ GUNDAM EVOLUTION Drops #1
・April 12 (end of maintenance) - April 26 5:00 PM (PDT)

■ GUNDAM EVOLUTION Drops #2
・April 26 10:00 PM - May 10 5:00 PM (PDT)

■ GUNDAM EVOLUTION Drops #3
・May 10 10:00 PM - May 24 5:00 PM (PDT)

■ GUNDAM EVOLUTION Drops #4
・May 24 10:00 PM - June 7 5:00 PM (PDT)

Overview

During the campaign period, you can receive various rewards by watching the GUNDAM EVOLUTION category livestreams on Twitch and reaching a certain total viewing time.

How to Participate

In order to participate in GUNDAM EVOLUTION Drops and earn rewards, you will need to link your game account to your Twitch account on the account linkage page.
Once you have linked your accounts, you will be able to receive rewards by watching channels in the categories specified by the game for a certain amount of time on Twitch.  

https://twitch.gundamevolution.com/en/

Acquisition Conditions and Rewards

Duration	1 Hour of Viewing	＋1 Hour of Viewing (2 hours total)	＋1.5 Hours of Viewing (3.5 hours total)	＋2 Hours of Viewing (5.5 hours total)
GUNDAM EVOLUTION Drops #1	1 Supply Pod Ticket	150CP	2 Supply Pod Tickets	Player Icon "Violet Square"
GUNDAM EVOLUTION Drops #2	1 Supply Pod Ticket	150CP	2 Supply Pod Tickets	Weapon Skin "Rose Lines" (Gundam)
GUNDAM EVOLUTION Drops #3	1 Supply Pod Ticket	150CP	2 Supply Pod Tickets	Portrait "Violet Square"
GUNDAM EVOLUTION Drops #4	1 Supply Pod Ticket	150CP	2 Supply Pod Tickets	Unit Skin "Rose Lines" (Gundam)

How to Collect

• Rewards can be collected from the Twitch site's inventory by completing the viewing time requirements.
  Rewards will be distributed to the Present Box of your game account.
  ※Rewards distributed to the Present Box will expire after 30 days.
  ※Please note that if you have reached the viewing time requirement but have not received a reward during the relevant period, you will not be able to receive the reward after the period ends.
• Please click the "Claim" button to receive your Drops one at a time as you reach each viewing time milestone.
  Please note that if you do not claim the Drops at each viewing time milestone, you will not be able to achieve the next viewing time milestone.  

Bug Fixes

・Fixed an issue in which Pale Rider's EMP Grenade cooldown did not reset when it used its HADES G-Maneuver.
・Fixed an issue where the damage dealt to shields by Marasai [UC]'s Sea Snake (Ensnare) differed from the damage it dealt to a unit's main body.
・Fixed an issue in which using Gundam Exia's GN Sword (Rush & Slash) and performing certain actions such as placing/disarming Megacharges while it was on cooldown would result in a 4 second cooldown.
・Fixed an issue in which when Turn A Gundam was destroyed while using its Overhead Throw, the Overhead Throw would still be on cooldown when it relaunched.
・Fixed an issue where Zaku II [Melee]'s Large Heat Hawk (Slash) and (Shockwave) could penetrate Hyperion Gundam's Armure Lumiere.
・Fixed an issue in which Asshimar's Napalm Grenade, Zaku II [Melee]'s Large Heat Hawk (Shockwave), and Hyperion Gundam's Forfanterie would not damage enemies if the unit was destroyed right after using the ability.
・Fixed an issue in which Hyperion Gundam's Forfanterie would fire directly under the unit the first time it was used after recovery if it was used just before being disabled.
・Fixed an issue where Hyperion Gundam's Armure Lumiere could not be used after recovery if it was used just before being disabled.
・Fixed an issue where the large backpack behind Hyperion Gundam would remain deployed if it was stunned immediately after its Armure Lumiere was activated.
・Fixed an issue in which missiles fired by Gundam Heavy Arms Custom [EW] would remain for a period of time if the unit was changed immediately after using its Hatch Full Open (Barrage).
・Fixed an issue with Gundam Heavy Arms Custom [EW] where its gun barrel would not rotate when equipped with the "Plain: Blast" weapon skin.
・Fixed an issue with Nu Gundam where its "Fin Funnel" skin would not appear correctly on its Fin Funnels.
・Fixed an issue where the voice chat would continue even if the player left the room after leaving the voice chat in a Custom Match.
・Fixed an issue in Custom Matches where the chat limit would be applied after the 6th message during a timeout, regardless of the interval between messages, and the limit would not be lifted until the timeout was completed.
・Fixed an issue in which voice chat could not be used during the Round 2 Preparation Phase in a match, even after switching to the Team Channel via the Mute option.
・Fixed an issue in which results were not displayed under certain conditions when a player was disconnected from a match and the match had ended before the player returned.
・Fixed an issue where the relay area icon could not be clicked when launching from the second relay area of the "Ministry of Defense" map if text chat was open.
・Fixed an issue where, when moving to the Title List screen immediately after obtaining a Ranking Title at a season reset, the new title could not be equipped because it overlapped with the already acquired title.
・Fixed an issue in which some system messages were also hidden when the chat display was turned off.
・Fixed an issue in which the Enter key would not open and close chat when the chat display was set to OFF and a channel was selected as the destination.
・Fixed an issue in the console version where the display information on the Battle Member Interface was incorrect.
・Fixed an issue in the console version where if matched while the cursor was over User Information, a player could only enter the Match after returning to the Home screen.
・The following customization item names have been corrected:
　・Ornament "Red Turn A Gundam Charm" → "Orange Turn A Gundam Charm"
　・Ornament "Red Sazabi's Charm" → "Orange Sazabi's Charm"
　・Stamp "G Heavy Arms Custom [EW] Sticker" → "GHA Custom [EW] Sticker"
　・Player icon "G Heavy Arms Custom [EW] Ver.1" → "G Heavy Arms Custom [EW]"
　・Unit Skin "Hyperion Gundam" → "Hyperion Gundam (Unit 2)"
　・Unit & weapon skin "Golden Tempest" → "Gold Tempest" *English only
　・Unit & weapon skin "Dawnbreaker" → "Dawn Breaker" *English only
・Other minor typos and mistranslations have been corrected.

For details on the currently confirmed problems, please refer to the "Issues" page.
If you still find any of the above problems after the fixes, please report them via the "Contact Us" page.