Happy December Onward Community,

We're thrilled to see the excitement building around the new Downfall Remastered map. This month in The Dev's Desk, we'll be addressing some of your questions about it.

As part of our Holiday Sitrep tradition, we have a special gift for you. Unfortunately, it won't be ready in time for Winter break, but it's something many of you have been asking for, and we're excited to share more details with you. We also have additional announcements in the Community Center, which we'll get to later.

For now, let's talk about that gift of information most of you have been asking for!


Completely NEW weapons are being added in addition to the graphically updated ones. The next update will include the largest amount of new weapons for the largest variety of classes in both factions. These will include some firsts for Onward, like the first ever Pump Action Shotgun and first ever …. Oh wait, we don’t have clearance to talk about that yet.
The list of new weapons being added are:
MARSOC

• M870 (Specialist)
  
• Kriss Vector (Specialist)
  
• HK416 (Rifleman)
  
• HK45T (All Classes)
  
• M45A1 (All Classes)
  
• M27 (Marksman, Support)

Volk

• AK103 (Rifleman)
  
• Saiga 12 (Specialist)
  
• APC9 (Specialist)
  
• MP443 Grach (All Classes)
  
• Stechkin APS (Specialist, Support)
  
• RPK-74 (Support with drum magazine, Rifleman with molot magazine )

That’s the biggest drop of new weapons Onward has ever seen! This is sure to shake up your standard loadouts and give you a lot of exciting new experiences when out on the battlefield. For the weapon enthusiasts, we wanted you to know that the Stechkin APS & Saiga 12 will have automatic modes.

We wanted to provide some extra details about the upcoming changes to our arsenal. We've also been listening to your questions and concerns about Downfall Remastered, and we're happy to address the most commonly asked questions we have received.

Our hope is that this information will help answer your questions, alleviate concerns, and get you even more pumped up for what's to come!


The updates to the weapons extended to more than the graphics and interactions. We have also taken the time to address how bullet drop works. Including updates that make weapons more consistently and reliably zeroed to their effective range.

Bullets will follow a more realistic trajectory meaning, bullet speed and thus bullet travel time is more realistic. This means you will be able to see a tracer shoot right beside you. This should make it easier to identify the direction shots are coming from.
We understand this may take a bit of getting used to and change how you currently aim and account for accuracy. We believe this is the better, more realistic approach. We recommend taking some time on the shooting range with your new favorite weapon(s) to get you used to this new system.

In order to provide so many new weapons, we had to make some balancing adjustments to the loadouts that are being offered. Some of the new weapons will be replacing previous weapons in the game.

MARSOC

• M16 being replaced with M27 on Support & Marksman Class
  
• 1911 being replaced with M45A1

Volk

• G3A3 being replaced with RPK-74

The next update will bid farewell to two iconic firearms that have been a part of our Onward loadouts. These trusty guns have served us all well, providing countless hours of intense action and epic firefights. A salute to the 1911 and G3A3 for their service and acknowledge the significant contributions they've made to our gaming experience.

There were a lot of the same questions being asked after the announcement of Downfall Remastered. We wanted to answer them quickly so you're not left wondering.

Have spawnpoints and objective locations been changed?
Yes. When redesigning the map,we reviewed spawnpoints and objectives and also looked into the community feedback. Additionally, because of some of the updates to the terrain types, some changes were required. New tactics and plans will be required for this map.

What exactly did you mean by “interactable objects throughout the map”?
Ladders. There will be climbable ladders that will allow you to get to new locations and use new vantage points when looking to take down your enemies.

Is there a Downfall Remastered - Night?
Yes. Please see provided images of what to expect when it becomes nighttime in this new environment.

Amidst all the exciting news, we do have a special holiday treat available for you now. The Holiday Pen is live in-game! Take this opportunity to unleash your creativity and spread some festive cheer in your lobbies.

Grab your Holiday Pen and get creative - draw something merry, brighten up the atmosphere, or simply add a personal touch to your gaming experience (without getting reported for inappropriate drawings).

As the holiday season approaches, our Support Center will be taking a temporary break to allow our team members to spend time with their loved ones. From December 16th, 2024, - January 5th, our Support Center will be closed, including:

• Email Support Team
  
• Community Custom Map Reviews

We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time. Our team will work diligently to respond to inquiries and requests upon our return to the office.

We wish you a wonderful holiday season and look forward to reconnecting with you in the new year!



Stay Frosty