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New update and the WAR LOOT event in Hired Ops.

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1522d ago

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/26564083/5c67b019223a651a469ccb29352453225a4e1595.jpg Mercenaries! We're happy to announce a new big update 1.0.3151 in Hired Ops, featuring a daily reward system, clan supplies, and a new map PARKSIDE. Along with the update begins the new operation WAR LOOT. Complete contracts and win games to gain operation points and earn unique rewards such as reward weapons, as well as a chance to get other unique weapons. The operation will be active until July 10, 2022. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/26564083/cd9ebe0beb4aca56e819dcf48a1706c9d7fa5c3d.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/26564083/5a1fa0dba2b92ccfcf10bcbb17be62733fd5f2aa.jpg List of changes: Disabled the server list, fixed the issue with finding players through matchmaker. Added a daily reward system. The reward value increases with each start of the game. The counter doesn’t reset if you skip a day. Added Clan Supplies for clans - by completing clan contracts, you receive supply crates, similar to Mercenary Supplies. Clan members with access to clan progression can activate special weekly deliveries that unlock access to clan crates with special weapons inside. Rewards change sequentially every week. The current list of rewards is:

Masterkey crate - main reward: Serbu Shorty shotgun;
Ranger crate - main reward: M40 sniper rifle;
Judge crate - main reward: Old Judge revolver shotgun;
Sandman crate - main reward: MP5SDX submachine gun;
Lightning crate - main reward: AN-94 assault rifle;
Defender crate - main reward: Enforcer machine pistol;
Vihlop crate - main reward: VSSK sniper rifle.

The Medical unit in clan bases is replaced by the Supply Center - upgrade this building to receive discounts on the activation of special supplies. Added voiceover while using gadgets. Consumables:

Stimulant (Stormtrooper), Blocker injector (Scout) - increased equipment cost to 80, increased repurchase time to 80 seconds.

Perks:

Iron health (Stormtrooper, Destroyer): reduced base health bonus to 5;
Toxin (Sniper): reduced base intoxication bonus to 2 seconds;
Thermal charge (Scout): reduced burning duration bonus of the affected target to 0.5 seconds per grade;
Improved stimulant (Scout): changed the recoil reduction bonus with the active stimulant. Now the base bonus is 15% and 3% per grade.

Weapons: Added a mechanic of counting the cartridge in the chamber for weapons with tactical reload (considering the features of the real weapons).

SMGs - increased the range of most the submachine guns;
Evo3 - increased the damage to 39;
Sawed-off - increased the optimal distance to 10 and maximum distance to 20;
XCEED - increased the aiming speed;
HCAR - increased the penetration to 80, increased the mobility to 42, increased the aiming and sprint recovery speed;
SA58 - increased the damage to 54;
PDR-C - increased the reload speed to 81;
HK416c - increased the optimal distance to 45 and maximum distance to 90;
HK417 - increased the mobility to 40;
SR2M - increased the penetration to 70, increased the damage to 43, increased the reload speed to 75;
X95 - increased the damage to 41, increased the stability, increased the reload speed to 76;
UZI - increased the damage to 36, increased the mobility to 75, increased the stability and hip fire accuracy;
G18 - increased the damage to 34, increased the stability;
M40 - added tactical reload;
VSS - added tactical reload and weapon inspect, remade all animations;
Saiga 12 - added tactical reload;
DE - added tactical reload, increased the rate of fire to 34, adjusted the overall weapon behavior;
SW - increased the penetration to 80.

Ammo:

RIP - reduced penetration penalty to 15%, added 10% damage bonus;
Match - reduced penetration penalty to 15%;
Slidecase - reduced reload speed bonus to 8%.

Added new ammo:

Vampire - assault rifle ammo for KIBA reputation level 5;
Nightfall - assault rifle and LMG ammo for RTW reputation level 5;
Surefire - assault rifle ammo for TIS reputation level 2.

Other:

BEAR Scout - made some changes to the default camouflage;
Legendary corporation crates - changed the 20000 CR reward to 10 MP.

Patch 1.0.2945

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1690d ago

Mercenaries! We’re happy to announce a release of the new big update 1.0.2945 for Hired Ops. It includes contract and in-match store reworks, updated mercenary equipment, and a new tutorial mission for new players. Together with the update, a new operation “Code of Silence” also starts in the game. By completing contracts and winning matches you will gain operation points and earn unique rewards, such as the new weapon, the G3SD assault rifle for the Scout class. Besides that, a new map, Construction, already awaits you in the game. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/26564083/95c665be90eb344fff38e93f445e682d07144116.png We also haven’t forgotten about pleasant gifts for you. Every player that enters the game from December 16 to 19 will receive a 7-day premium status as a gift. Read the detailed description of the update below: › Added a tutorial mission introducing new players to the basic mechanics of the game. You can always replay the tutorial mission in the game settings. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/26564083/4ba3a1ebf01d47da4e10cf6b0651cb4dfd17912a.jpg › Reworked the in-match store. Removed special equipment and mechanics, which showed low efficiency in battle. First-aid kit and medkit are now given out each time you start combat or die. Ammo is moved to weapon customization. Choice of armor is moved to global progression. › Changed perks layout and global progression logic. You can now seamlessly switch between perks in the global progression, the selected perks are in the class loadout. Also, a free global reset of spent experience in the progression has been made, so that you can redistribute it according to the new iteration. Now when you reach level 5 of a class you get a free loadout for that class. (Unless all available loadouts have already been purchased). If you already have an operative at class level 5 or higher you also get a free loadout. The choice of ammo is now in the weapon customization, and is not available in combat. Ammo is unlocked for Weapon Mastery levels, class levels, and corporate reputation levels. › The interface and logic of corporation contracts has been redesigned. You now have 2 slots for corporation contracts, as well as 2 additional slots if premium status is active. Once you have a contract in a slot you can't refuse it, and it continues to occupy a slot until you fulfill it. (similar to clan contracts) Contract slots are cleared on daily reset. Increased earnings of corporation reputation from contracts by 2 times. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/26564083/52f52c41d501d750846042c7f8f339d5d42d60cf.jpg › Added weekly task “Mercenary's Outfit”. By completing 10 contracts per week you can collect the weekly reward. If premium is activated you can collect an additional reward. › Added changes to the gameplay geometry of the following maps: Loading Zone, Evacuation, Port 5, Industrial Zone. › Changed the following perks and mechanics:

all stimulators - give protection against bioreagent and gas;
“Ammo crate” - now when you pick it up the tracers of shots become red. If the crate has been enhanced by the Stormtrooper “Improved Ammunition” perk - the tracers will be green;
pyrotechnic - if this perk is selected, the grenade launcher will fire thermal charges;
“Improved Morphine” - now this perk additionally gives a reduction of incoming head damage when using morphine;
“Iron Will” - replaced by the perk "Triton” System;
changed the mechanics of the acoustic sensor - now it works all the time, but breaks when you get shot in the head, as well as replacing the helmet slot for the sniper class;
added perk to the scout's progression - Agility.

› Various sound enhancements have been made, including:

improved vertical sound positioning;
improvement of sounds of steps and shooting at a distance;
new sounds for planes, point takeover, flashlight/laser activation, and others;
refinement of environment sounds.

› Fixes:

fixed situations when glare of enemy's optics prevented from aiming at him;
fixed situations when Z-blur was interfering with aiming;
fixed a bug that caused the bonus from the “Tactical Shooting” skill to be 100% more than specified.

› Changes:

legendary corporation crates - increased mod drop chance to 50%;
added tactical reloads for the following weapons: AKMS, Oracle, AKS74U (added preview animation);
shotguns (except cutoff version) - increased maximum range to 30 meters, optimal range to 16 meters;
AS VAL - decreased spread;
VSS - reduced dispersion while aiming, simplified recoil;
AK-12 - changed the shooting sound;
HK417D - damage increased to 62;
DT MDR - speed of aiming and stopping sprint has been increased;
X95R - decreased spread;
SCAR-H - decreased recoil to 67, decreased sway;
DRS - visibility through the sight glass has been improved;
Halo - increased sight range significantly;
Blade - accuracy bonus increased to 11%, reworked aiming mark and scope magnification.

Operation White Feather

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1770d ago

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/26564083/38e0b65a465afe83c68e28df09a33be6e8a9a6a5.png The new operation White Feather starts today. By completing contracts and winning matches you will gain operation points and earn unique rewards, such as the new weapon, the TTS Xceed sniper rifle. There are also weapon mods and camouflages for the Sniper class in the operation crates. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/26564083/0c5494222a025d675d4548437fcec25dc880d108.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/26564083/7e0e8482d7ac859b0b6c7b719bae07d7ba77f004.png The operation will last until October 31, 2021, inclusive. With the release of the operation, we have also made some changes in the game.

Improved the arsenal interface
Added new currency - Mastering Point. With this currency, you can unlock weapon tasks without needing to complete them. You can earn this currency in the next game modes:

GunGame DM - 1st place gets 20 MP, second - 5 MP, third - 3 MP
Team GunGame - Every member of the winning team gets 10 MP, every member of the losing team gets 3 MP
Team Skirmish - At the end of the game, you get 1 MP for each round won
[Target Designation - At the end of the game, you get 2 MP for each round won, and also 5 MP for winning the game
Team GunGame - removed the point penalty on the last level if a teammate dies from anything except the knife.

Improved the logic of equipment refill crates - now, when pressing the interaction button, the equipment refills without opening the in-game shop, and when pressing the in-game shop button, it opens the store for purchasing the items straight to inventory.
Improved the player respawn protection - now the player is invincible for 1 second, and then has damage resistance that fully dissipates to the 3rd second. Now, shooting does not disable the respawn protection. In the future, we might readjust these settings.
Improved the respawn logic - now you respawn when pressing the Space button, and the auto respawn option can be enabled/disabled at any time.
Improved the thermite grenades - now they detonate on impact, same as the impact grenades.
The countermeasure to gas and thermite grenades - now, if there is an explosion in the radius of these grenades, the fire and gas dissipate.
Fixed several bugs related to in-game shop equipment.

Sound improvements:

Improved the overall sound balance and the distant gunshot sounds.
Improved the ambient sounds.
Fixed various issues related to automatic fire sounds.
Added sounds when going through foliage.
Added new sounds for footsteps on concrete, broken glass, broken tile, sand, dirt, gravel.
Added a unique movement sound for the IRONCLAD.
Overhauled the radio command style.
Fixed bugs related to incorrect positioning of allied shouts.
Overhauled the grenade and mortar sounds in the distance.

Balance and mechanics changes:

Added tactical reloads for the next weapons: M4A1, 90two, RPK-74, SVD-S, MP5K(added an inspect animation), USP(remade all animations), P226(added an inspect animation), ISR, SOPMOD, Ace-31, HCAR, Petra, SMG-45, KS-7, LAMG.
LAMG - increased the damage to 47, reduced the aimed fire spread.
HCAR - increased the recoil smoothness, reduced the visual muzzle recoil while aiming, reduced the hip fire spread.
SMG-45 - increased the aiming speed, reduced the vertical recoil and hip fire spread.
Petra - increased the reload speed to 55.
USP - increased the damage to 67, reduced the reload speed to 76.
DE - increased the damage to 115.
Sawn-off - reduced the spread to 60, increased the optimal and maximum distance to 2 meters, increased the hip fire recoil, reduced the aimed fire recoil.
5-7 - reduced the damage to 45, increased the hip fire spread.
OTs-33 - increased the hip fire spread.
Reduced the aiming speed bonus from a switched-on LAM to 10%.
MAWL-DA - reduced the passive aiming speed bonus to 10%.
A-Type - increased the recoil reduction to -38%.
Changed the RIP ammo stats (the second SMG ammo for Scout). Now they give the next bonuses: -15% recoil, 40% injury chance, -35% penetration.
Changed the AP-HS ammo stats (the third SMG ammo for Scout). Now they give the next bonuses: +25% recoil, +10% damage, +200% armor damage.
Changed the rarity of unique mods (that can only be equipped on one weapon) for completing Weapon Tasks, to legendary.
Tactical shooting (all classes) - reduced the default aiming speed bonus to 10%, for grade - to 2%.

Q&A Live: Developer answers

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1815d ago

Mercenaries! We're happy to present you the answers to some popular questions from Hired Ops players. Q: Are there any plans to change or refine the Weapon Mastering system, through which new weapons are unlocked? A: The system of unlocking W-Tasks for currency is in active development, which will be awarded for successes in game modes in which it is difficult to complete W-Tasks: GunGame, Team GunGame, Team Skirmish, Target Designations. We’re also planning to replace all the tasks that require you to kill players in the back. Q: Is the further development of clans planned? A: In the future, there will be functionality for obtaining special equipment (weapons/mods/camouflages) via clans, but not in the nearest updates. Q: Are you planning to add tactical reloads in the future? A: The task related to tactical reloading requires a lot of work, and its result brings little new to the gameplay, so this task is not top priority. Nevertheless, we have this planned, and the first weapons with tactical reloading may appear in the nearest updates. Q: Are you planning to move the ammo selection to customization and increase its variety? A: It’s planned in future patches, but currently, we have many more priority tasks. Q: Are the tutorial mission and weapon testing range planned? A: The tutorial mission design document is in the works, the location for which will also be a testing range at the same time, but currently, it’s difficult to tell when it will be added. Q: Is the Steam achievement rework planned? A: There are plans to rework Steam achievements and provide a possibility for their visualization in combat, we’ve already written 50 new achievements. But at the moment there are still many more priority tasks. Q: Did the COVID-19 situation affect the development of the game? A: Yes, the working conditions during the pandemic had a negative impact on the speed of development. In cases where one of the developers gets sick, progress on their tasks completely stops for a week or even more. Q: Are there plans for a HARDCORE game mode, similar as it was in CW? A: It is planned, but not in the near future. Q: When will KS7 be available for purchase? A: Reward weapons for participating in Operations will have an “exclusivity” period, during which it will not be available to purchase and receive it. The duration of this period is one Operation. For example, in the KS7 case, it will be available for purchase in the next Operation. Q: Will the Barter system be improved? A: An improvement of the barter system is planned, but currently, we are not working on it. Q: Will the gas and thermite grenade mechanics be adjusted, since they are currently extremely effective in the Target Designation game mode? A: A counterplay for those types of grenades is already in the works. Q: Will there be an ability to change teams in the game? A: This functionality has already been implemented, you can change the team by clicking the button to the left of the deployment button. It is available only if there are fewer players on the enemy team than yours by 2 or more players. We've also change the matchmaking on Hired Ops servers. Now server requirements are tied to player levels as follows: 11-40, 25-70, 41-100 lvl.

New event - Operation «Ringing of Shell»

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1829d ago

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/26564083/cf75e018b869532f24b5a5c99ac3a476edc37931.jpg The new operation «Ringing of Shell» starts today. By completing contracts and winning matches you will gain operation points and earn unique rewards, such as the new weapon, the Knight's Armament LAMG machine gun for the Destroyer class. There are also new weapon mods and camouflages for the Destroyer class in the operation crates. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/26564083/ee6cfc1e6a7091f95a056fc76898c954fb15fc98.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/26564083/36a45aecc48cfdad71fd0d77d51ca79060e9f032.jpg The operation will last until September 3, 2021, inclusive. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/26564083/ef9b8e76edb00be86484dd449e1427ea69ad0ba8.jpg With the release of the operation, we have also made some changes in the game.

Fmod sound system - introducing the first iteration of the completely new sound system. We have transitioned from the standard Unity sound engine to the Fmod engine.
Team GunGame game mode readjusted - now the weapon progress is synced for the whole team. Enemy kills will give the team points for the next level, while deaths in the team will take points away. Teams will get IronClad in turns, killing which will instantly move the team to the next level.
Revamped the respawn system for the Team Elimination game mode - now the players respawn simultaneously every few seconds. The respawn location will be closer to teammates whenever possible.
Added the ability to purchase reward weapons from the previous operations for WB.
Adjusted the visual effects of laser sights, added a 15% aiming speed bonus with a laser sight enabled.
Added a display of the effect on aiming speed for weapon modules.
Magnum buckshot (Stormtrooper shotgun ammo) - reduced the range penalty to 15%, increased the damage bonus to 25%.
AP-HS ammo (Scout SMG ammo) - reduced the range penalty to 20%.
ACR - increased the ammunition to 3 magazines.
PDR-C - reduced the recoil of the first shot, reduced the shooting spread.
EVO3 - reduced the shooting spread.
UZI PRO - increased the damage to 35.

Operation “BLOODSHOT”

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1886d ago

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/26564083/55670a3f40cdf1dab91a4c436760049eee967d1d.png The new operation “BLOODSHOT” starts today! By completing contracts and winning matches you will gain operation points and earn unique rewards, such as the new KS7 shotgun for the Stormtrooper and Destroyer classes. There are also new weapon mods and camouflages for the Stormtrooper class in the operation crates. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/26564083/34c5faee95fd0d6e8046fcc41c8439bcc2524c76.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/26564083/e1804cea39b1256a13aee6280e04415e96bdf4c5.png We have increased the operation point gain rate by 30% for the corporation contracts (depending on the difficulty) and have doubled the earned operation points for the experience gained. The update also contains various bug fixes on all locations. These adjustments affect the possibility of going beyond the map borders, respawning in unsuitable places, disappearing items and invisible walls. Because of these changes, the patch size will be significantly increased. The operation will be active until July 7, 2021. With the release of the operation, we have also made some changes in the game. Balancing and mechanics changes:

Team Skirmish game mode – increased the amount of required wins for the victory to 12
Shotguns spread – fixed the stats in weapon characteristics. Fixed the inability of mods to influence this characteristic.
Helmet – reduced the cost to 50, reduced the damage required to penetrate the helmet to 45 (with the “Assault Helmet” perk – to 75). Added the hit marker when you penetrate other players' helmets.
Ammo/Armor crate – reduced the pick-up time to 1.5 seconds.
AP-OFM ammo (the second sniper ammo for DMRs) – bleeding damage increased by 30%, bleeding time reduced to 3 seconds.
VSSK – increased hip fire accuracy, increased rate of fire, increased the base ammo capacity to 10, reduced the next purchase limit to 2 minutes.
Secondary weapon (special Sniper SMGs) – reduced the cost to 70, reduced the next purchase limit to 1 minute.
Standard first-aid – reduced the cost to 15.
Medical kit – reduced the cost to 150.
Ceramic armor – removed the mobility penalty, reduced the incoming penetration to -10%.
Saiga 12 – reduced the shooting sway.
SKS – increased the damage to 72.
QBU – increased the damage to 75.
Python – increased the damage to 76.
MDR – increased the damage to 54, increased the penetration to 75.

Bug fixes:

The bonus from building the clan base now functions correctly.
Fixed the incorrect display of weapons needed to complete clan challenges.
Fixed a bug causing the last weapon shot to be silent in 3rd person point of view.
Fixed a bug that didn’t allow players to pick up someone else's weapon.

Hired Ops news & patch notes

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Mercenaries! The unique weapon boxes have been updated in the store. Masterkey crate (Serbu Shorty), Defender crate (Enforcer), Judge crate (Old Judge), as well as a set of these crates became available. Lots will be relevant for 2 weeks.

Mercenaries! The unique weapon boxes have been updated in the store. Vihlop crate (VSSK) and Sandman crate (MP5SDX), as well as a set of these crates became available. Lots will be relevant for 2 weeks, after which a new offer will follow.

Mercenaries! By popular request, the store added the ability to buy crates of unique weapons. Ranger crate (M40) and Lightning crate (AN-94), as well as a set of both these crates are already available. Lots will be available for 2 weeks, after which a new offer will follow.

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