Steam News 16 December 20255mo ago

Metalstorm 20251216 Patch Notes

Latest update going live Tuesday, December 16th at 8:00 AM PT. There will be a new client to download so keep in mind it may take some time before appearing on your app store. General Updates Black Market Event Update T…

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addedLatest update going live Tuesday, December 16th at 8:00 AM PT . There will be a new client to download so keep in mind it may take some time before appearing on your app store.

addedBlack Market Event UpdateThe time has come. The most requested plane in Metalstorm, the JAS39 Gripen is set to take off when the Black Market begins December 24th, 2025 at 12:00 PM PST. This brand new LIGHT FIGHTER will be available for the duration of the Black Market event at Hangar Level 10!

changedBlack Market Event UpdateStay tuned for a deeper dive into the JAS39 Gripen in a plane debrief set to go out later this week.

changedPVP Season UpdateDue to release timing of the JAS39 Gripen, we are going to be ending the current PVP Season a bit early (12/23). This is to give the Gripen’s initial season a full duration to compete on the leaderboard. Happy hunting!

addedDeath From Behind Flight Passplaymetalstorm.com/shop for bonus silver for your squadmates, and you’ll also earn Star Points to use! We have some sneaky new deals for you there too!

changedLimited-Time Gripen CosmeticsRepresent the highly anticipated JAS39 Gripen in style with these slick profile cosmetics, available exclusively on playmetalstorm.com/shop . Starting December 20th, these items are only available via Star Points in the following amounts:

Latest update going live Tuesday, December 16th at 8:00 AM PT. There will be a new client to download so keep in mind it may take some time before appearing on your app store.

General Updates

Black Market Event Update

The time has come. The most requested plane in Metalstorm, the JAS39 Gripen is set to take off when the Black Market begins December 24th, 2025 at 12:00 PM PST. This brand new LIGHT FIGHTER will be available for the duration of the Black Market event at Hangar Level 10!

Stay tuned for a deeper dive into the JAS39 Gripen in a plane debrief set to go out later this week.

PVP Season Update

Due to release timing of the JAS39 Gripen, we are going to be ending the current PVP Season a bit early (12/23). This is to give the Gripen’s initial season a full duration to compete on the leaderboard. Happy hunting!

Death From Behind Flight Pass

Watch your six pilots - the Death From Behind Flight Pass goes live Saturday, December 20th, 2025 at 9:00 AM PST. Purchase your Flight Pass from our web shop over at

playmetalstorm.com/shop for bonus silver for your squadmates, and you’ll also earn Star Points to use! We have some sneaky new deals for you there too!

Limited-Time Gripen Cosmetics

Represent the highly anticipated JAS39 Gripen in style with these slick profile cosmetics, available exclusively on playmetalstorm.com/shop. Starting December 20th, these items are only available via Star Points in the following amounts:

Gripen Pilot Icon: 300 Star Points
Gripen Banner: 600 Star Points
Gripen Decal (colorizable): 875 Star Points

Quality Improvements

Bug Fixes

Fixed an issue with the Su-27 831st Tactical Aviation Brigade paint preview showing a misleading red star in it.

Issues & Feedback

Please report any issues or bugs you might be experiencing in our Discord or contact us at support@starform.co. Your feedback is welcome and appreciated as it helps us make Metalstorm the best it can be.

Tis the season!

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Steam News / 16 December 2025

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