Survive the Dead Tide Rising

[Heartlock Zone]
Kleiven sent Survivors a special invitation letter regarding Lazarov's "funeral." Meanwhile, on the Silent Plain, Infected Hordes that will sweep across the world are about to begin... The Federation, the Imperium, Scientia, and every Survivor—no one can remain untouched...
<New Story>
Infected Hordes spread across the world from Silent Plain. The outbreak is suspected to be highly related to Lazarov, the Source. But what is the truth behind this crisis? Survivors must uncover it step by step.
1. Survivors whose Survival, Combat and Gathering levels all have reached 15 can unlock the [Heartlock Zone] event after completing [Lazarov's "funeral"] quest. This event provides updates on the current world dynamics, and the Federation will also synchronize the active infection zones in real time.
2. This storyline will be updated in four major phases. When the infection zones spread to certain critical points, players can experience the developed key plotlines through the [Heartlock Zone] event.
3. Frontline reporters from HopeAfter Media will compile global news into updates and publish them in the Daily News section of the [Heartlock Zone] event page. Events caused by Survivors during this period will also be recorded as news.
4. Survivors can intercept a random piece of world intelligence about the post-outbreak situation daily. Certain crucial intel, when combined, may hold the key to unraveling the mystery behind this disaster. Visit the [Investigation Intel] tab in the [Heartlock Zone] event page to collect intel.
5. Major global events since the outbreak will be recorded in the [Major Events] section of the [Heartlock Zone] event page, with the timeline updated periodically.
6. Starting July 27th, changes will occur in the [Searching Source] section of the [Heartlock Zone] event page! The mastermind behind the disaster, or a long-lost friend? Monitor or embrace? Obtain special tinctures to fight the Infected Hordes and discover more secrets!
<Rewards Preview>
Survivors can visit the [Heartlock Zone] event page daily to intercept a piece of world intelligence through [Investigation Intel]. Upon collecting a certain amount of intel, they will receive multiple rewards gifted by the Federation, including Dynamic Emoji, Pendant - Snow Land Emblem, Backpack - Snow Land Luggage, and more.

[Zone Gold Raid]
Extreme weather has struck certain areas, making the Infected lethally aggressive! Meanwhile, these areas are laden with precious supplies. Venture into danger to salvage resources and contain the infection. Will you risk your life to reclaim hope for Survivors?
<Game Introduction>
1. Safes containing rare supplies are scattered across the area. Survivors can locate them using the telescopes marked on the map.
2. Supplies in the safes are infected and unusable until evacuated via Signal Tower or helicopter.
3. If a Survivor falls in battle, part of the infected items they carry will drop and can be retrieved later. Dropped supplies remain for 24 hours.
4. Three new gathering tools added: hammer, screwdriver, and chainsaw. Use them to dismantle crates, electronics, vehicles, etc., for resources.
5.Only players whose Combat, Survival and Gathering levels all have reached 15 can participate in the game mode.
6. Gear durability loss, drone durability loss, ammo cost, and Mastery acquirement are reduced by 95% in this mode.
7. Due to the infected environment, Survivors' HP, Shield, damage, and other attributes will be reduced, and they cannot use Tactical Gear or Mimicry.
<Rewards Preview>
1. There is a cap on the total number of supplies that can be salvaged in a single Gold Raid period. Safes exceeding this limit will be placed in Temporary Storage Box and can be retrieved later by consuming quotas.
2. To encourage Survivors to participate in the Zone Gold Raid of Silent Plain, the cap of salvageable safes in this area is increased to 20, while that of other maps is 16.
3. Additional resources can be salvaged after surviving an Infected Horde. These resources also count toward the salvage cap and share the limit with the safes.
4. The rewards in the safe will vary based on the player's character development, providing the most suitable development materials.
5. In addition to the rewards inside the safe, opening safes will increase your Weekly Points and complete daily Schedule objectives.
6. Opening safes has a chance to yield Gold Cores. Additionally, Gold Core rewards from Tide Survival have been removed and transferred to the new game mode.
7. Opening safes and dismantling supplies in the Zone may grant surprise rewards. Continuous participation guarantees exclusive outfit - Snow Land Glory, exclusive Dual Guns skin - Particle Sandstorm and other rewards.
<Map Rotation Guide>
1. There are six Zone Gold Raid maps: Silent Plain, Barren Wilds, Vina Snow Park, Mount Gray Bear, Santopany, and Sand Castle.
2. The first gold raid period of Silent Plain will be extended, running from July 18th to July 27th 3:00. Subsequent map rotations will occur every Sunday at 0:00
3. Survivors who haven't completed the Zone Gold Raid tutorial have no access to other rotated maps. After completing the tutorial, a rotated map will show at 3:00 the next day.
<Infected Lair>
1. The apocalyptic atmosphere and gameplay of the 6 maps have been revamped, featuring higher-quality visuals, richer content, and more immersive environmental storytelling.
2. The redesigned 6 maps contain multiple Infected Lairs and Safe Houses. Players should note their locations during exploration to prepare for Infected Hordes.
3. Some Infected Lairs may reveal hidden entrances, allowing players to uncover the truth behind the Infected Horde.
<Infected Invasion>
1. Infected Invasions can occur at any time in Zone Gold Raid maps. When it happens, outdoor infection threats intensify, and the Infected become highly active.
2. To survive, survivors must take shelter indoors, reinforce doors and windows, and hold on until the Infected Invasion ends.
3. Survivors can craft portable defense traps like TV Pendulum and Blade Washer to fend off hordes of the Infected. Trap blueprints can be found in the safes across the map.
<Infected Horde>
1. In Zone Gold Raid maps, you may encounter Infected Hordes at any time. When it happens, the Infected will spread across the entire map.
2. To survive, Survivors must retreat to the Safe House and join forces with other Survivors to resist the overwhelming Infected Hordes.
3. Before Infected Hordes arrive, Survivors can repair defensive installations near the defense line to fend off the enemy. Blueprints for these installations can be obtained from safes scattered across the map.
4. Each character can only encounter one Infected Horde per day. If it repeats during the cooldown, the Survivor will be relocated to another Branch.
<Other>
1. Due to rising infection levels, the Gathering Team in Zone Gold Raid maps has evacuated and will no longer appear. To facilitate resource exchange for Survivors, the Gathering Team of Desolate Desert has been relocated closer to the aircraft drop point.
2. Infrastructure construction is prohibited in Zone Gold Raid maps, and existing structures such as highways will be dismantled. This doesn't apply to non-Zone Gold Raid maps.
3. Some game modes, including The Bounty List, Mystic Creature, Assistance Quests, and map exploration, will be disabled in the Zone Gold Raid maps after the July 18th update. This doesn't apply to non-Zone Gold Raid maps.

[Recom'd Events]
<New Market Items>
1. Crimson Finality: From July 18th to August 13th 8:00, the first Dual-Color Cycle Outfit - Crimson Finality debuts! Open Crimson Supply Boxes for a chance to obtain Collection Outfit - Crimson Finality, Advanced Projection - Crimson Devourer, upgradable weapon skin - Crimson Crystal, Mutation Core - Spark Flash, Howitzer Skin - Rose Flame Radiance, and other rare items. Crimson Finality supports dual-form switch and can be set in the Wardrobe to toggle between the two colors, representing the interplay of crimson and white night.
2. Premium Collection: From July 18 to August 13 8:00, the Premium Collection will present new additions! Behold Rustfort series vehicles—the first off-road and high-speed dual-mode vehicles adaptable to various driving conditions. New low-altitude glide backpack - Red Dragon Whisper, Electric Arc: Blood Moon Edition, Furniture - Rose Frame are now available in the Premium Shop. Additionally, new Mutation Core - Blazing Wildfire and other rare items join the Rare Shop for a limited time. During the event, spending Astral Gems will also grant you Celestial Keys for lucky draws.
3. Mall Update: From July 18 to August 13 8:00, limited-time Sale Packs will be available in the Mall! During the event, claim a free Shiny Lucky Box every week!
4. Consumer Squad: From July 18 to August 1 8:00, form a squad and participate in events like Crimson Finality, Summer Garden Premium, and Premium Collection to accumulate squad points and unlock generous rewards!
<Version Benefits>
1. Starter Gifts: From July 18 to August 29 8:00, log in to claim a Gold Core Optional Chest (including new Flamethrower Core - Blazing Wildfire: Flamethrower hits can ignite the target and charge up, full charge unleashes Blaze for heavy damage on multiple targets) and an Expansion Supply Pack!
2. Sign-in of the Zone: From July 18 to August 13 8:00, sign in to receive 10 Crimson Finality Raffle Tickets! Sign-in for 7 days during the event to earn a total of 20 Crimson Finality Raffle Tickets and a Cert Reset Ticket (distributed on Day 1, 3, and 5).
3. Zone Gold Raid: From July 18 to August 28, participate in Zone Gold Raid, complete challenges, and earn Gold Title - Wasteland Explorer, Happy Memorial Coins, and other rare items.
4. Trap Builder: From July 18 to August 28, learn trap crafts to better survive in the Zone! During the event, search for Trap Formulas and build traps indoor to defeat the invading Infected. You can also claim trap-style furniture!
5. 24/7 Shop: On July 18, new Headwear - Sweet Bite will be available in the 24/7 Shop.

[New Mutation Core]
1. New Mutation Core: Blazing Wildfire. When equipped, flamethrower hits have a chance to ignite the target, dealing continuous damage and charging up. Once fully charged, it can unleash Blaze to hit more targets with higher-frequency damage. Star-up enhances the damage of ignition.
2. When Blazing Wildfire is upgraded to 5 stars, the Blaze will ignite targets more easily. Each igniting hit will trigger an additional ignition damage, significantly increasing the total hits of ignition.
3. At 9 stars, Blazing Wildfire has a chance to ignite another enemy nearby when dealing ignition damage. A single spark can start a wild fire.
4. When Blazing Wildfire is upgraded to 12 stars, flamethrower hits and ignition kill can boost charge progress (replenish ammo in Blaze mode), increasing the duration and potency of the Blaze.

[Look Related]
1. The first Blood Moon-themed legendary two-handed non-firearms skin "Crimson Crystal" will be available in the Crimson Finality event. At Tier 1, it unlocks a two-handed greatsword attack and an exclusive standby action. It can also interact with Lightning Blades Core to trigger unique slash effects and moves! You can use Astral Gems for two tier-ups, with each enhancing the skin's visual effects. Tier 2 grants an exclusive Blood Moon combat broadcast, and Tier 3 (final) grants a thematic MVP animation that captures your climactic moment in all its glory!
2. After the July 18 update, Shining Mall will feature new arrivals: Footprint - Rosy Steps (30 Days), Dance Material - Summer Sway, Dance Material - Slide, and Dance Material - Bounce.
3. Shiny Lucky Box has been updated with headwear and outfits for five new costumes: Dragon Seeker, Rhythm Storm, Kung Fu Rabbit, Fight to the End, and Scholarly Atmosphere.

[Clash Optimization]
1. Beacon refresh mechanism adjusted: After the update, 1 or 2 beacons will spawn per refresh, with their score value reduced to 2/3 of the original.
2. New Commander mark system: In Clash matches, Commanders can place tactical markers on the map to direct allies.
3.After the update, you can see allies’ classes in Clash matches.
4. Temporary Command Post adjusted: Lasts up to 10 minutes, with up to 80 revives allowed.
5. After the update, camp members can see the position of their Commander on the battlefield map.

[Other Improvements]
1. Flying Vehicle Optimization: Fixed issues such as discrepancies between the actual max speed of flying vehicles and their max speed displayed in the Garage, abnormal speeds under certain conditions, and the inability to use nitro boost.
2. Weapon Skin Optimization: The showcase for weapon skins has been upgraded to better display the details of the skins.
3. Fixed an issue where the [Rematch] of Charles Town gameplay sometimes malfunctions.