update · July 25, 2024
Star Conflict Update 1.12.8 Unknown Horizons Stage Two Patch Notes
Star Conflict launches the second stage of the Unknown Horizons event alongside weapon balancing tweaks and conquest reward updates. Players can tackle 40 new progression levels, earn temporary Xenochips, and unlock the Tier 17 guard frigate Shrike.
Stage Two of the Unknown Horizons event arrives in Star Conflict, bringing a new 40-level progression track, a suite of balance adjustments to weapons and modules, and overhauled conquest rewards.
Event Structure and Rewards
Unknown Horizons Stage Two runs for three months and features 40 levels. All players can access reward milestones on the first level and every fifth level, while pass owners unlock the entire track. Participants earn Xenochips as a temporary currency through active tasks, which must be spent before the event ends or they are removed. Key progression rewards include the Tier 17 guard frigate Shrike, pirate weapons, and specialized resource bundles. Deluxe and standard event passes offer immediate level unlocks and premium license durations.
Weapon and Module Balance
Combat parameters see multiple adjustments. Energy discharger damage increases by 15 percent. Conversely, IFG-4622 burning damage drops from 750 to 450 points per second, MIRV launcher segment damage falls by 50 percent, and heavy repelling drones see maximum repel speed reduced from 550 to 500 meters per second. Boarding charger pull speed decreases from 440 to 330 meters per second, and crystal reflex active radius shrinks from 900 to 700 meters. Recovery times for swarm control and crystalline suppressor increase from 93 to 134 seconds, while destabilizing crystal recharge time rises from 45 to 60 seconds.
Conquest Rewards and Trading Rotation
Conquest mode locations drop new parts while retiring old ones. Salamander, Baphomet, and Albireo parts are no longer available in Conquest zones, replaced by Seeress parts at the North West portal, Confessor parts at Devil's Jaw, Typhon parts at Terminal D, Kirishima thermal diffusers at Control Post, Emperor landing platform parts at Processing Rig, Tornado magnetic hinges at Threshold, and Dyrnwyn central processors at Dreadnought Debris. Concurrently, player-to-player trading lists rotate, removing Cor Vulnus and Relic parts while adding components for the Salamander, Hadrian, Seeress, Kirishima, Emperor, Mole, Gungnir, Tornado, Custodian, Dyrnwyn, Wolfhound, and select blueprints.
Store Additions
New character bundles featuring portraits, decors, patterns, taunts, and credit or experience bonuses are now available for galactic standards under names like Seeker of Hope, Jericho Brotherhood, Imperial Legion, Sandra's deal, and Jose's agreement. A classic pirate weapons pack is also added to the official store.
Why this patch matters
Stage Two introduces substantial content alongside targeted nerfs to crowd-control and high-burst weapon modules, requiring pilots to adapt their active loadouts.