Survive the Dead Tide Rising

[Recom'd Events]
<Infected Expulsion>
High-Risk Infected and Infected Hordes have been spotted in the open world and safe zones. Calling all Survivors to drive them out and reclaim our space!
Participate in any of the following expulsion activities to earn [Expulsion Operation Payment], which can be exchanged in the Bounty Shop for rare rewards like the [Mutation Core - Blazing Wildfire (cannot trade)]!
1. Infected Expulsion: From September 12 to September 26 at 3:00, the Federation has prepared generous rewards for Survivors. Team up with fellow Survivors across the server to defeat a set number of the Infected and upgrade shop rewards for richer operation payouts.
2. Sentry Inspector: From September 12 to September 26 at 3:00, the Federation has established safe zones in the wasteland to ensure everyone's safety. As a Sentry Inspector, it's your duty to examine belongings, documents, and physical traits of those passing through—ensure no Infected enter the safe zone! Participate to earn substantial Expulsion Operation Payment and exclusive event emojis!
3. Battle Boost: From September 12 to September 26 at 3:00, unleash your survival potential through continuous battles! Each day, claim operation boosts with 100% durability cost reduction (effective only in Area Operations) and 15% increased damage against the Infected. Activate these boosts in a row to claim expulsion rewards!
4. Today's Expulsion Targets: From September 12 to September 26 at 3:00, the High-Risk Infected and Infected Hordes will appear in the open world for a limited time. From Monday to Friday, a different High-Risk Infected appears randomly. On weekends, all of them show up at once. Rewards are tied to the Mystic Creature mode and share its limits. During this event, earn a special first-kill bonus: defeat a High-Risk Infected for the first time to receive Gene Capsules (cannot trade) and Expulsion Operation Payment. Conquer all infected types to unlock the exclusive Elite Hunter dynamic title!
5. Strike Back: From September 12 to September 26 at 3:00, defeating any Infected in any scenario grants Counterstrike Points which can be used for event draws. Collecting all points guarantees the limited avatar - Hunter's Supremacy, event-limited avatar frame, card frame, and substantial Expulsion Operation Payment.
<Training Recommendations>
1. Variation of Youth: From September 12 to October 11 at 8:00. The Youth series outfits return! Participate in Variation of Youth to choose your grand prize from the pool, with a chance to win rare outfits like Vanilla Memory, Strawberry Cream, Grape Bubbles, and other rare rewards.
2. Limited Core Development: From September 12 to September 26 at 8:00. In Limited Core Development, every two SSR Mutation Cores obtained will include at least one SSR Mutation Core - Lightning Blades.
3. Starlit Serenade: From September 18 at 8:00 to October 2 at 3:00. Spin the Starlit Serenade wheel for a chance to win the outfit: Starlit Serenade, headwear: Dream Stardust, weapon skin: Oblivion Starry, Stardust Coins, and other rare items. Stardust Coins can be used in the Exchange Shop to purchase the Starlit Serenade Palette and other awesome items.
4. Limited Chip Selection: From September 18 to October 2 at 3:00. The new Premium Defense Chip - Revitalize debuts! Within the first 170 rewards obtained in limited research, you are guaranteed to receive a Premium Chip Optional Chest. The chest contains two Premium Chips: Revitalize and Explosive Harvest. During the event, the cost for limited researches is discounted for a few times!
5. Consumer Squad: From September 12 to September 26 at 8:00. Form a squad and participate in events like Variation of Youth and Starlit Serenade to accumulate squad points and unlock great rewards!
<Other New Content>
1. Mall Update: On September 12, limited-time sale packs will be available in the mall. Check them out! The 24/7 Shop also introduces a new Headwear: Gemini.
2. Secret Store: From September 12 to October 6 at 0:00, the Autumn Maple-themed collection is now live. "Refresh" to find your favorite items!
<More Benefits>
1. Duo Training: From September 12 to September 25, Survivors can invite a friend to train with them. Complete the designated quests to get Red Maple Leaves. Survivors can also get extra rewards from Caravan Support.
2. Caravan Market: From September 12 to September 26 at 8:00, participate in the training event and collect Training Tokens to exchange for items such as Formula Shards, Enhancement Serums, and more.

[Training Arena Back-to-School Special Season]
The new Training Season, launching on September 15, will bring exclusive season benefits and features, including:
1. Trial access to faction voice chat, allowing Survivors to communicate tactical plans directly with matched teammates.
2. Try out the new coin feature! If you think a teammate did well, don't forget to toss them a coin for encouragement. When you receive coins from teammates 5, 10, or 20 times in a week, you'll earn a <Training Trial Card>.
3. After a match, Survivors can invite teammates for another round on the results screen (teammates must be on the same server).

[Drone Hangar Officially Removed]
1. The Drone Enhancement Hangar is now officially removed, replaced by a new hangar level system. Hangar effects and Armed Force ratings remain unchanged.
2. Resources you spent in Hangar Enhancement will be converted and refunded upon entering the drone system. Don't forget to check your mailbox and collect them.
3. Any extra Aviation Wrenches in your backpack will be converted as soon as you open your backpack. Don't forget to check your mailbox and collect them.
4. After you collect the Crystal Coins converted from Aviation Wrenches, they will be placed in the "Other Items" section of your special items backpack.
5. The Aviation Shop can be accessed via Crystal Coins or through the drone system interface.

[Zone Gold Raid Optimization]
1. We've updated the rewards for Survivors opening safes. Now, when you open a safe, you have a chance to receive serum, enhancement materials, and Reconstituted Molecules.
2. When your Potential or Accessory Development Materials reach maximum capacity, those specific materials will no longer drop.
3. These changes will take effect after the next server map rotation.

[Other Improvements]
1. Fixed an issue where the weapon skill cooldown for the Mutation Core - Duel Moment was abnormal in the new minimalist PC interface.
2. Event Merge: The rewards from the original [Home Upgrade] event have been integrated into the [Upgrade Gift]. The original Lv. 20 and Lv. 45 rewards in the Upgrade Gift have been merged into Lv. 25 and Lv. 50 rewards.