[p]Dear Lightcatchers,[/p][p][/p][p]The new Season 2, “Mecha Madness,” is scheduled to launch on December 25![/p][p]A bold sci-fi aesthetic enters the battlefield, featuring the smart-locking Hornet Pistol, upgraded melee combat with the Power Gauntlet, tactical mobility via Buddy Slider, plus plenty of winter rewards to enjoy. Brand-new S2 content is ready for you to explore![/p][p]Update Schedule (UTC+0)[/p]

• [p]Dec 24, 23:30 – Matchmaking disabled[/p][/*]

• [p]Dec 25, 00:00 – Server maintenance begins[/p][/*]

• [p]Dec 25, 04:00 (Estimated) – Maintenance ends, Season 2 goes live[/p][/*]

[p]During server maintenance, players can head to their respective platforms to update the game. To enter the new season, please make sure your game is updated to the latest version (actual availability may vary by platform).[/p][p][/p][p]See below for details on the latest update:[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]· The Hornet Pistol is a high-tech smart weapon with an advanced auto aim assist system, allowing you to lock onto and trail targets within range. With the Hornet Pistol, you'll move as quick as a hornet, assaulting enemies with a deadly sting.[/p][p][/p][p]· The #1 choice for close combat enthusiasts. Equip the Power Gauntlet to power up your melee attacks, granting incredible stopping power to your every punch and shattering the enemy's defenses.[/p][p][/p][p]· Slider can quickly set up Ziplines across the battlefield, allowing you to move rapidly across long distances and scale heights in an instant. Whether you're traversing terrain, making a hasty retreat, or going in for the kill, Slider can grant you an incredible tactical advantage.[/p][p][/p][p]· New season Mecha Madness, including Basic, Advanced, and Elite Triumph Trackers, with a Grand Prize of Maggie's Flight Suit skin.[/p][p]· New Overclocked item pack, available for purchase from January 1 2026 at 03:00 UTC.[/p][p]· New Hot Shot item pack, including Kui Dou's Legendary skin Spirit Manifest and other rare items, available for purchase on December 25 after the new season update.[/p][p]· New event New Year's Greetings. Complete missions to obtain Momoi's Epic skin Tiger Tycoon and other rewards. Begins on December 30 at 07:00 UTC.[/p][p]· New event Franchise Store. Complete missions to obtain the Epic Trail Winter Brocade, Rare PDW-7 skin Lethal Knit, and other rewards. Begins on December 25 at 07:00 UTC.[/p][p][/p][p]· Sunil[/p][p] 1. Sunil is currently receiving a complete overhaul and has been temporarily removed from the roster. He'll be back again soon.[/p][p] 2. This will not affect any Sunil assets that you already own.[/p][p] 3. If Sunil is your default displayed hero in the lobby, you may find no hero displayed when you enter. Please manually select a hero to display in the lobby.[/p][p]· Jue Chen[/p][p] 1. Tactical Skill Yang Healing: Can now be cast on allies within smoke deployed by friendly characters.[/p][p] 2. Tactical Skill Yin Destruction: Adjusted explosive damage values for first phase. Level 1 increased from 5 to 10; Level 2 increased from 10 to 15.[/p][p]· Ling Bo[/p][p] 1. Tactical Skill Tidal Shield: At Level 1, Tidal Shield durability has been increased from 105 to 120 in human form, and from 125 to 135 in dragon form.[/p][p] 2. Tactical Skill Tidal Shield: Movement speed on Tidal Shield has been increased from 9m/s to 10m/s in human form, and from 18m/s to 20m/s in dragon form.[/p][p] 3. Ultimate Skill Turbulent Realm: At Level 1, skill cooldown has been reduced from 90 seconds to 80 seconds.[/p][p]· Freddie[/p][p] 1. Tactical Skill E-Net: At Level 3, Vulnerability effect inflicted upon enemies increased from 15% to 20%.[/p][p] 2. Ultimate Skill Backup: At Level 2, Acceleration effect increased from 20% to 30%, and reload speed buff increased from 20% to 25%.[/p][p]· Maggie[/p][p] 1. Ultimate Skill Thermal Frenzy: Skill cooldown reduced from 90 seconds to 85 seconds.[/p][p]· Kui Dou[/p][p] 1. Tactical Skill Gale Stride: Skill duration increased from 12 seconds to 14 seconds.[/p][p]· Nightwatch[/p][p] 1. Tactical Skill Sheriff's Patrol: Sheriff's normal attack damage increased from 12 to 15.[/p][p] 2. Tactical Skill Sheriff's Patrol: Sheriff's Level 2 homing attack damage increased from 10 to 12.[/p][p]· Beau[/p][p] 1. Tactical Skill Eye of Detonation: Damage increased from 25 to 35.[/p][p] 2. Tactical Skill Thunder Shockwave: Shrapnel damage increased from 20 to 25.[/p][p] 3. Ultimate Skill Vengeance Bomb: Single-shot damage increased from 20 to 25.[/p][p]· Syfer[/p][p] 1. Tactical Skill Coords Shift: Increased cooldown from 30 seconds to 33 seconds at Level 1, and 25 seconds to 26 seconds at Level 2.[/p][p] 2. Ultimate Skill Constraining Code: Cooldown increased from 90 seconds to 100 seconds.[/p][p]· Phantom[/p][p] 1. Tactical Skill Clearsight Grenade: Cooldown increased from 30 seconds to 33 seconds.[/p][p]Weapon Balancing and Adjustments[/p][p]· Invader Assault Rifle[/p][p] 1. Increased base damage from 28 to 29.[/p][p] 2. Increased damage decay from 70% to 75% at 250m and beyond.[/p][p]· UMP SMG[/p][p] 1. Increased base damage from 25 to 26.[/p][p]· UZI-9 SMG[/p][p] 1. Reduced base magazine capacity from 24 to 23.[/p][p]· MK-24 DMR[/p][p] 1. Increased base damage from 42 to 43.[/p][p]· Duelist Revolver[/p][p] 1. Increased damage decay from 60% to 65% at 250m and beyond.[/p][p]· PV9 Pistol[/p][p] 1. Increased base magazine capacity from 16 to 17.[/p][p][/p][p]· Added Japanese voiceover.[/p][p]· Added confirmation pop-up in the Exchange Store for Farlight Collection.[/p][p]· Changed Maychelle's Ultimate Skill animation in First Person.[/p][p]· Added Knockout Broadcast for M4 skin Astral Abyss. Players who already have this skin will automatically receive the Knockout Broadcast.[/p][p]· Improved visuals for the Match History interface.[/p][p]· Improved visuals for the Invite Code interface.[/p][p]· Improved visuals for Triumph Tracker reward display interface.[/p][p]· Improved maximum values for the New Friends notification icon. It will no longer be stuck at 99.[/p][p]· Improved voice assets.[/p][p][/p][p]· Improved program stability, reducing the chance of crashes.[/p][p]· Improved audio quality.[/p][p]· Improved text accuracy and interface adaptability for all languages.[/p][p]· Fixed an issue on mobile where you could not set markers on items by dragging in the Loot Box looting menu.[/p][p]· Fixed tap calibration issues for the Add Friends window on mobile.[/p][p]· Fixed display issues when tapping "More" in the Highlights interface on mobile.[/p][p]· Fixed button positioning issues on the social overview interface on mobile.[/p][p]· Fixed an issue where you could not exit Free View after ADS on mobile.[/p][p]· Fixed occasional icon display issues for matchmaking progress on mobile.[/p][p]· Fixed icon display issues when knocking out enemies.[/p][p]· Fixed iPad interface adaptability issues.[/p][p]· Fixed an issue where season names would be shown in English on your profile when your language was set to Chinese.[/p][p]· Fixed an issue where your squadmate's user ID would be shown in an item's loot window after a squadmate confirmed your item marker.[/p][p]· Fixed icon overlap issues on the Friends screen.[/p][p]· Fixed text positioning issues in the Squad Summary page in Respawn Mode.[/p][p]· Fixed an issue on PC where item description windows would not display for some items.[/p][p]· Fixed an issue where parts of pop-up windows would display in gray when obtaining duplicate items.[/p][p]· Fixed an issue on the Hero Overview page where clicking Hide UI would still partially display the UI.[/p][p]· Fixed color display issues for character respawn status icons in Solo Deathmatch.[/p][p]· Fixed an issue where unlock status would not update in real-time in the Store interface after purchasing upgradeable skins.[/p][p]· Fixed occasional display issues for notification pop-ups when using healing items in Spectate Mode.[/p][p]· Fixed an issue where purchased items' icons would not display in gray in the Farlight Store.[/p][p]· Fixed an issue where the boundary walls at the edge of the map were blurred.[/p][p]· Fixed an issue on the Nextara map on mobile where the display cabinet on the second floor of the pizza restaurant north of the Skyline could obstruct player movement.[/p][p]· Fixed an issue where hair outlines on character models were excessively bright on mobile.[/p][p]· Fixed computer model positioning display issues for Syfer's Precision, Cyber War, and Restart skins.[/p][p]· Fixed model issues when launching melee attacks for Phantom's Fatal Whisper skin.[/p][p]· Fixed model issues when launching Finishers for Phantom's Witchy Woman skin.[/p][p]· Fixed model brightness issues for Maychelle's Shining Star skin.[/p][p]· Fixed unnatural eye movement animation when launching Finishers for Maychelle's Kraken Party skin.[/p][p]· Fixed guitar model issues when launching Finishers for Maychelle's Lunar Rhapsody skin.[/p][p]· Fixed model brightness issues for Maychelle's Lunar Rhapsody skin.[/p][p]· Fixed model issues in some animations for Jue Chen's True Fire skin.[/p][p]· Fixed model issues in some animations for Ling Bo's Arbiter of Light skin.[/p][p]· Fixed collar model issues for Beau's Vermilion Bird skin.[/p][p]· Fixed incorrect hair color for Beau's Speedy Escape skin.[/p][p]· Fixed hand model issues when launching Finishers for Kui Dou's Noble Youth skin.[/p][p]· Fixed incorrect color issues for Ducksyde's Deep Space Duck skin when in ball form.[/p][p]· Fixed model issues when accessories are equipped for the Ranger skin Shadowplay and Striker-12 skin Fiery Judgment.[/p][p]· Fixed model issues when accessories are equipped for the Duelist skin Excommunicator.[/p][p]· Fixed model issues for Jetpack Signal Jammer.[/p][p]· Fixed model issues for Sticker Gallantry Ribbon.[/p][p]· Fixed missing effects for Thunderhound's explosions.[/p][p]· Fixed an issue where Highlights would occasionally fail to generate.[/p][p]· Fixed an issue where you would sometimes be unable to return to the lobby.[/p][p]· Fixed an issue where an erroneous team-up notification would appear when returning to the lobby from a Custom Room.[/p][p]· Fixed incorrect sound effects when Ducksyde moves through Aquatic Zones.[/p][p]· Fixed incorrect voice lines for Nightwatch.[/p][p]· Fixed incorrect voice lines when marking Splatfish, Super Nimbus and Super Calamurky.[/p][p]· Fixed an issue where upgrading Jue Chen's Tactical Skill Yang Healing then casting her Ultimate Skill Yin-Yang Inversion would leave you unable to minimize the UI after it was expanded by Yang Healing.[/p][p]· Fixed an issue where the barriers of Momoi's Tactical Skill Power Up would obstruct characters' line of sight.[/p][p]· Fixed occasional field-of-view issues while inside smoke released by Smokey.[/p][p]*In-game content may differ[/p][p][/p][p]Farlight 84 Season 2 is here — see you on the battlefield![/p][p][/p][p]F.A.R.L.I.G.H.T.[/p]