Squaddies, prepare yourselves for our newest update. In v7.2.2, a new force has descended. Brace yourselves for the arrival of the “Sphere”.
The Sphere is Here
A monumental structure now looms above the battlefield. The Sphere has materialized in the skies, casting a shadow on the land below it. Its presence is both awe-inspiring and foreboding. The Sphere's mere presence has altered our capture point system on various layers, in addition to bringing a multitude of other changes to Squad.
Map Updates
Sphere has arrived in the following maps:
- Skorbo
- Sanxian Spherelands
- Talil Outspheres
- Yehorbrivka
- Ballaya
- Sumari Balla
- Chorba
- Globular Destruction
- Advance and Sphere
- Spherevasion
- Circular Control
- Grenades have received a new spherical model and texture.
- We have doubled the amount of grenades from their kit specific amount.
- All grenades now act as anti-tank grenades.
For better or for worse, the Sphere’s shadow is now a presence all Squaddies need to be aware of, as it will constantly move around the map and can impact minute to minute gameplay within a match. Squaddies must sit unsheltered within the Sphere’s presence for its effects to take place.
- The Sphere is capable of giving life to those who are incapacitated under the Sphere’s shadow. Squaddies will be resuscitated as if a bandage was used after 90 seconds. You will be healed to full over 10 seconds after resuscitation.
- The Sphere is capable of taking life. Friendly fire on those in the shadow will be returned to the soldier dealing damage. If a friendly takes lethal friendly fire damage you will find yourself instantly incapacitated.
- The Sphere is capable of providing energy. Stamina consumption is 50% lower within the Sphere’s shadow and you regain stamina 25% faster.
- The Sphere is capable of aiding the dispensing of freedom. Rifleman ammo bags will now refill at 1 ammo per second after 30 seconds of sitting in the Sphere’s shadow.
- The Sphere is capable of protection. Vehicles and their armaments cannot enter where the shadow lies. Handheld armaments however, can.
- The Sphere is capable of providing intel. Those who are within the shadow will be able to hear all communications regardless of team.
- Added “Praise the Sphere” emote.
- Added “Sphere juggling” gesture.
- Added the SPHR-146 to the Canadian Armed Forces. A new circular flight model.
- The Sphere may occasionally deal damage and incapacitate players based on distance, dealing more damage the closer you are to it. We don’t know why but are actively investigating.
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