Update log
Full Metalstorm update
The complete published notes, normalized for clean reading and source attribution.
Extracted changes
- Gameplay
- Events
- Balance
- Performance
- UI and audio
- Fixes
Latest update going live Wednesday, February 11th at 8:30 AM PT. This update will not require a new client, but there is an optional client going out with some additional fixes.
General Updates
Special Flight Pass Event: Launching with the upcoming flight pass are some limited and unique opportunities to earn new rewards - potentially even a full plane unlock! Updated reward tracks, lucky chance loot, brand new Case drops, and more! Specially marked crates now have the ability to grant permanent unlock progress to planes regardless of their Hangar Level! The new Case rewards feature enhanced drop rates and are available in limited quantities.
Developer Note: The crates available in the shop will have already been updated with these new loot tables once the update goes live. Rewards earned from the previous flight pass however, will still reflect the older loot tables. Full drop rate information may be found within the information button for Crates in the shop.
New Login Event: In addition to the event flight pass is a login event to get you started! Make sure you log in daily when the flight pass goes live to claim some Silver and some new Cases on the house! This event will be active for the duration of the flight pass.
Year of the Fire Horse Flight Pass: The next Flight Pass will launch on Saturday, February 14th, 2026, at 9:00 AM PST, coinciding with the start of the associated Flight Pass event. Make sure to grab yours at
http://playmetalstorm.com/shop so your squadmates can gain access to bonus Silver, and so you can net yourself some Star Points to boot!
Gone But Not Forgotten: Recently, our team learned of the passing of some honorable pilots within the community. To commemorate them, we’ve added “Sakura” + “Cirta” to the bot names list so they may fly forever. We’ll see you in the skies, pilots.
Quality Improvements
Aircraft Credits: Alongside the Flight Pass Event are newly redesigned Aircraft Credits. The credits you’ve been used to will still exist, but we’ve added and updated some things to match their functionality (mirroring how we handle parts):
Aircraft Credits will serve for plane-specific unlock progression.
Universal Credits will be usable towards any plane’s unlock progression.
Developer Note: A new multi-color art style is being used to help differentiate Aircraft Parts/Credits from their “Universal” variations.
Bug Fixes
Improved hangar performance on high and low devices.
Fixed an issue where the HUD colors could not be reset individually.
Fixed an issue with special ability color changes.
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.
Happy Lunar New Year!
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