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Additional Updates on Week 2

Hello Contractors. With the start of Week 2 of the Closed Alpha Test scheduled for today, we would like to share several additional changes applied for this week, aside from the previously announced strengthened anti-ch

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changedWith the start of Week 2 of the Closed Alpha Test scheduled for today, we would like to share several additional changes applied for this week, aside from the previously announced strengthened anti-cheat measurements.
changedMatchmaking Improvements Matchmaking accuracy and overall stability have been improved. Improved Matching accuracy based on Party Type Matchmaking logic has been updated to better pair players with others who have selected the same number of participants (Solo, Duo, or Squad) ensuring more consistent and accurate matching conditions. Enhanced Skill-Based Matchmaking Logic Skill-based logic has been refined to more accurately reflect player skill levels. Optimized Region and Ping-Based Server Selection The server selection logic has been improved to prioritize lower ping servers for the player’s region. In particular, matchmaking quality for players in the MENA region has been improved and should now provide a smoother gameplay experience.
changedCrash Issue Improvements Several fixes have been applied to reduce the frequency of crashes observed in the 1st week. However, due to the nature of an Alpha version, various technical issues may still occur. If you encounter any technical issues, please report them via the official Discord channel.
changedIf crashes persist, try lowering the in-game FPS limit through the following path. System Menu (Esc) → Settings → Graphics → Max FPS (Slider)

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changedWith the start of Week 2 of the Closed Alpha Test scheduled for today, we would like to share several additional changes applied for this week, aside from the previously announced strengthened anti-cheat measurements.
changedMatchmaking Improvements Matchmaking accuracy and overall stability have been improved. Improved Matching accuracy based on Party Type Matchmaking logic has been updated to better pair players with others who have selected the same number of participants (Solo, Duo, or Squad) ensuring more consistent and accurate matching conditions. Enhanced Skill-Based Matchmaking Logic Skill-based logic has been refined to more accurately reflect player skill levels. Optimized Region and Ping-Based Server Selection The server selection logic has been improved to prioritize lower ping servers for the player’s region. In particular, matchmaking quality for players in the MENA region has been improved and should now provide a smoother gameplay experience.
changedCrash Issue Improvements Several fixes have been applied to reduce the frequency of crashes observed in the 1st week. However, due to the nature of an Alpha version, various technical issues may still occur. If you encounter any technical issues, please report them via the official Discord channel.
changedIf crashes persist, try lowering the in-game FPS limit through the following path. System Menu (Esc) → Settings → Graphics → Max FPS (Slider)

With the start of Week 2 of the Closed Alpha Test scheduled for today, we would like to share several additional changes applied for this week, aside from the previously announced strengthened anti-cheat measurements.

  • Matchmaking Improvements

    • Matchmaking accuracy and overall stability have been improved.

      • Improved Matching accuracy based on Party Type

        • Matchmaking logic has been updated to better pair players with others who have selected the same number of participants (Solo, Duo, or Squad) ensuring more consistent and accurate matching conditions.

      • Enhanced Skill-Based Matchmaking Logic

        • Skill-based logic has been refined to more accurately reflect player skill levels.

      • Optimized Region and Ping-Based Server Selection

        • The server selection logic has been improved to prioritize lower ping servers for the player’s region.

        • In particular, matchmaking quality for players in the MENA region has been improved and should now provide a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Crash Issue Improvements

    • Several fixes have been applied to reduce the frequency of crashes observed in the 1st week.

      • However, due to the nature of an Alpha version, various technical issues may still occur.

      • If you encounter any technical issues, please report them via the official Discord channel.

Lastly, for a more stable test environment, we recommend the following.

  • Update your graphics drivers to the latest version.

  • If crashes persist, try lowering the in-game FPS limit through the following path.

    • System Menu (Esc) → Settings → Graphics → Max FPS (Slider)

Thank you.

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Steam News / 19 December 2025

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