Survive the Dead Tide Rising

[Midnight Spark]
<Main Story>
Dark clouds gather as the Infected Horde returns, bringing a new crisis for Survivors. All hopes rest on igniting the massive technological device—the Starfire Tower.
Missing expedition members, scarce ignition fuel... can Survivors muster the courage to pierce through the darkness and overcome the disaster?
<Dawn Break's Signal>
Starting December 7 at 3:00, mysterious signals from the lair are coming through on Radio FM.742! Is it a hero's last words or a trap? Who is the "old friend" from Dawn Break waiting for?
1. Click on the "Midnight Spark" event entry, and under [FM.742 Signal] in the bottom right, start the story quest. After talking to Heider, head to the lair in the Silent Plain to uncover the mystery!
2. After completing the [FM.742 Signal] quest, Survivors can head directly to the depths of the lair via the event interface for a secret "transaction" with the mysterious figure, acquiring the special "Parasitic Bud" to fight the Infected Horde.
<Starfire Campaign>
1. The Federation has urgently summoned an advance team to Santopany to fight the massive Infected Horde. Players can join the match, teaming up with 24 Survivors to face the onslaught together.
2. The Starfire Campaign: First Battle becomes available after the December 5 update, while the Starfire Campaign: Final Battle unlocks at 00:00 on December 27.
3. Completing the Starfire Campaign for the first time grants Formula Shards and Secret Formulas as rewards. Participating weekly offers Weekly Points, Rare Microcrystals and other rewards.
<Truth Investigation>
What exactly happened to the missing Expedition Team? Can their alarm signals and critical data save the world from this catastrophe?
1. Follow the Expedition Team's footsteps into the event map to gather more clues and complete this investigation that holds the fate of all Survivors.
2. Uncover the truth about the expedition members to earn rewards like gold bars, formula shards, and commemorative looks.
<Restart Starfire Tower>
1. Following the disaster, mysterious α substance mixtures have appeared in Silent Plain.
2. Players can collect and submit it to the Starfire Tower, contributing to dispelling the dark clouds. Increased power contribution rewards include Gold Core Optional Chest, Formula Shards, and more.
3. As the energy supply progresses, Survivors will unlock various boosts from the Starfire Tower, aiding in the exploration of forbidden zones.
<New Zone Gold Raid>
1. Due to the infection outbreak, the terrains of Silent Plain, Mount Gray Bear, and Santopany have drastically changed. Players can explore new stories and treasures.
2. The first Zone Gold Raid period of Silent Plain will be extended, running from December 5 to December 14 at 3:00. On December 7 at 3:00, the safe exploration progress in Silent Plain will be reset, allowing players to explore again for rewards. 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.
4. The infection has also altered the zombies in the forbidden zones. Some zombies now have more varied movements, and their hit reactions are significantly enhanced. You can toggle these effects in the settings menu.
<Mysterious Woman and the Crying>
1. Survivors have reported hearing cries while exploring. Following the sound, they found a wounded, beautiful woman... It's said those who help her receive unexpected rewards.
2. Who is she? The answer lies in your next encounter. But be cautious—some truths may come at a cost.

[Events Recommendation]
<Midnight Spark>
1. Ignite the Light of Hope: From December 5 to December 18, complete Midnight Spark-related events to obtain Alpha Substance Lamps. Donate these to Federation staff in Hope 101 to build a Path of Hope, guiding newcomers. Accumulated donations also grant rewards like Starfire Furniture, Gold Core Optional Chest, and Gene Capsules.
2. Shining Dance Party: From December 5 to December 18, as polar night falls over the dance party, add glowing items to brighten it up! Participate and complete specific quests to earn generous rewards.
<New Market Items>
1. Bio Bazooka: From December 5 at 8:00 to December 31 at 8:00, the new formula: Bio Deep-Dive Bazooka arrives! It shares the Special Research progress with the Bionic Howitzer series and features the new weapon Special Skills: Multistage Rocket and Armor Break! Participate to earn skin: Bio Bazooka Collector's Edition, skin: Bionic Venomfang Collector's Edition, and other rare items. The first 75 tries guarantee the formula: Bio Deep-Dive Bazooka! The Weapon Formulas obtained in the event can be dismantled into Data Tokens and exchanged for Weapon Formulas and Mutation Cores of this event in Gear Exchange.
2. Cute Pet: From December 5 at 8:00 to December 18 at 8:00, the Cute Pet furniture series will be available for a limited time! Participate to obtain adorable pet furniture like Lucky Plump, Crying Penguin, Sleepy Hedgehog, Squeaky Mouse, Pink Beaver, and Adorable Panda, along with event-exclusive rare rewards. Additionally, acquiring any Cute Pet will reward you with a dedicated Cute Pet Display Cabinet!
3. Premium Collection: From December 5 to December 31 at 8:00, the all-new Flamethrower Weapon Look: Ancient Dragonbreath debuts alongside the Colorful Collection Outfit: Diamond Dream, Flying Vehicle: Starry Dragon Flame, Drone: Scorpion Strike, Collection Weapon Look: Phantom Scorpion, Vehicle: Crystalline Horizon, Colorful Collection Backpack: Eternal Radiance, Projection: Temporal Rift, Fungus Flamethrower Dragon's Roar Edition, Drone Skin: Golden Feather, and other rare rewards return for a limited time in the Premium Shop. Facewear: Light Year and other items will also be available for a limited time in the Rare Shop. During the event, spending Astral Gems will grant additional Celestial Key lottery items.
4. Season 8 Sale Pack: On December 5 at 8:00, the all-new Season 8 Sale Pack arrives, featuring Alpha Drone Optional, Beta Drone Optional, Custom Weapon Optional Pack, Shiny Lucky Box, and other exclusive offers.
5. Eternal Abyss: From December 11 at 8:00 to December 25 at 3:00, the Prospect outfit: Eternal Abyss is available! Participate in the event and use outfit boxes for a chance to earn the Eternal Abyss outfit, Snakebone Heavy Sword Backpack Box, and other rare rewards. Guaranteed to receive the Eternal Abyss set within the first 60 tries!
<Other Events>
1. Mall Update: On December 5 at 8:00, the exciting new vehicle: Rapid Rescue launches with an exclusive discount in the vehicle shop, lasting until December 18th at 8:00. Visit the new vehicle shop page via [Mall] - [Fashion] - [Vehicle].
2. Shop Update: On December 5, the 24/7 Shop introduces a new toy: Destiny Dice. The Shining Mall adds new dance materials:Get a Little Closer, Charming Moment, and Shattered Illusion.
3. Consumer Squad: From December 5 at 8:00 to December 19 at 8:00, form a squad and participate in events like Bio Bazooka, Cute Pet, Premium Collection, and Eternal Abyss to accumulate squad points and unlock great rewards!

[New Gear]
1. New Weapon: Bio Deep-Dive Bazooka, which is part of the same series as the Bio Deep-Dive Heavy Cannon. Weapons in this series share Special Research progress. Any star-up and upgrade effects on a formula in the series will be applied to all formulas within the series (each expertise bonus from star-up and upgrades will only be earned once). The Special Research effect will take effect after unlocking the formula.
2. The Bio Deep-Dive Bazooka cannot charge but has a higher firing rate, launching rockets that fly in a straight line.
3. Rockets fired by Bio Deep-Dive Bazooka will split after traveling a certain distance. Each split doubles the number of rockets (total firepower remains unchanged), and every rocket hit increases subsequent rocket damage to the target.

[Main Battle Formula Optimization]
1. After profession change, Survivors will have one opportunity to switch their highest-level Main Battle Formula.
2. When switching the Main Battle Formula, if the target formula is not owned, an additional amount of Gold Bars will be required.
3. To help Survivors better choose their Main Battle Formula, we have added recommendation tags based on the Survivor's profession.
4. When Survivors level up to a new tier but haven't set a Main Battle Formula, the system will automatically configure a recommended formula upon their next upgrade in crafting or combat level.

[Vehicle System Optimizations]
To better handle the extreme conditions of [Midnight Spark], Scientia has fully upgraded the vehicle system:
1. Full Preview in Garage: A new feature allows expanded previews in the garage, making it easier to find specific vehicles.
2. Enhanced Vehicle Handling: Most land vehicles have been upgraded for smoother handling with improved turning and joystick controls on mobile. You can switch back to classic handling in the vehicle settings.
3. Upgraded Smart Navigation: Vehicles with smart launch now feature smart navigation, allowing point-to-point routing within a single Pact Zone map. Highways enhance cross-map navigation to reach destinations more intelligently.
4. Vehicle Trade-in Feature: Players with a Lv. 4 garage can trade in owned vehicles at the Premium Shop for discounts on specific vehicles.
5. Quick Mount Optimization: Up to two horses can now simultaneously benefit from the quick mount feature. This update has no impact on players who currently own Blazing Thunder or Red Mane.
6. Optimized title display when driving vehicles. When driving or riding in a vehicle, only the title of the vehicle's owner will be displayed.

[Other Improvements]
1. When harvesting crops in bulk at the manor, you can now directly store them in the cabinet.
2. Optimized the manor furniture placement mechanism, allowing Survivors to arrange items on tables more freely, with more reasonable spacing requirements between furniture.

[Challenge Duel Early Access]
After the update, Survivors can invite friends for a Challenge Duel. Choose your preferred PvP gameplay, set up the combat environment, and engage in a fair and thrilling battle! Fair competition is defined by you! This feature is currently in the testing phase—welcome to try it out and provide feedback.
1. Create a Duel Room: Jump into four thrilling PvP modes—Training, Nancy City, Charles Town, and Charles Town Clash. More modes will be added soon! Customize your room with features like battle entry level, password protection, level balancing, and ability restrictions.
2. Join a Duel Room: Survivors can browse the list of duel rooms and pick one to join. The room owner can also invite other players or share the room link across different channels.
3. Enter the PvP Battlefield: Once in the room, participants need to get ready. After that, the room owner can launch the battlefield, and prepared players will be transported for the duel.