APB Reloaded

The introduction of the Joker C9S ‘Prototype’ Legendary Weapon on March 27, 2026, marked a significant content drop for APB Reloaded, alongside the launch of the EMP Grenade and new contacts, Zombie and LaRocha. Players also experienced a rank cap increase to 290, providing new progression opportunities.

• New Legendary Weapon: The Joker C9S ‘Prototype’ launched on March 27, 2026, designed for close-quarters combat.
• New Tactical Gear: The EMP Grenade debuted on March 27, unlocking at Grenadier Rank 3, and aimed to disable vehicles and electronic systems.
• New Contacts: Zombie and LaRocha became available on March 27 in the Financial District, offering new career paths.
• New Weapons: A variety of new weapons were introduced on March 27, including the FAR NFCP 2 and OCA ‘Silverado’.
• Streamer Mode Features: An official 'Streamer' mode launched on December 18, 2025, allowing players to hide specific details during streams.
• Compensation Event: From December 18, 2025, to January 7, 2026, players could earn up to 1500 G1C by completing missions or minigames.
• Christmas Mega Event: This event included Beacon Minigames and new roles and rewards from December 18, 2025.
• Balance Changes: Significant adjustments occurred on June 18, 2026, including experimental changes to pistols to refine the secondary weapon meta.

• Network Upgrades: A networking provider swap and routing upgrades were implemented on December 18, 2025, to enhance game stability.
• Quality of Life Improvements: Players saw an increase in inventory limits and management improvements on March 27, 2026, allowing better organization of gear.

• ARMAS Marketplace Sale: A 20% discount was applied to all items in the ARMAS Marketplace during the Heatwave Event starting June 18, 2026.

Revamped Premium Service launched on August 16, 2025, introducing a new subscription model that offers additional rewards and benefits to players. This update also marked the beta launch of the Leaderboard System, which began its first season on the same date. Other significant additions included the Legendary Weapon VBR 'Enchantress', a new sniper rifle released on December 18, 2024.

• New Gameplay Mechanics: The Epidemic 2025 event introduced new mechanics where players transported toxin barrels and protected captured areas, launching on October 16, 2025. The End Game Battle for Havalynd Central Memorial Park also debuted on this date.
  • Epidemic Daily Activities provided players with random side tasks and rewards during the event, enhancing engagement.
  • The Joker M9S 'Pulse Check', a modified weapon for stealth gameplay, was introduced alongside these updates.

• Seasonal Events: The Holiday 2024 Event launched on December 18, 2024, featuring new titles and weapon unlocks. The 15-Year Anniversary Event was celebrated on August 16, 2025, offering exclusive titles and Joker Tickets.
  • The Easter 2025 Egg Hunt Event on April 16, 2025, invited players to gather eggs in themed locations.

• Gameplay Enhancements: A new Anti-Cheat System named GFAC was introduced on August 16, 2025, to combat cheating. Cross-district matchmaking was implemented on December 18, 2024, increasing the player pool for matches.

• Balance Changes: The Epidemic Role Advancement Changes on October 16, 2025, simplified progression by allowing players to advance through matches rather than daily tasks.

• Shop Updates: The 15-Year Anniversary ARMAS Sale began on August 16, 2025, offering discounts on various items.

Version 1.31 'New Horizon' launched on August 14, 2024, introducing significant new content including two mid-game contacts, Lucas Van Rooyen and Lynette Casey, along with the ISSR-C 'Kingdom' Legendary Burst Rifle. This update also expanded inventory options and added new vehicles and clothing items. Notably, the game introduced a new anti-cheat system called SARD.

• New Contacts: Lucas and Lynette, new mid-game contacts with 15 levels each, were added, providing players with new missions and rewards.
  • Their respective outfits and additional weapons were unlocked by maxing their contact levels.
• New Gameplay Features: The game introduced a new matchmaking system with dedicated servers and cross-district matchmaking, improving match stability and performance.
  • A mission escalation option allowed team leaders to increase player counts in evenly matched missions.
• Seasonal Events: The Halloween 2024 Epidemic event returned, allowing players to compete in spreading infection across San Paro, along with various rewards.
  • Players could earn new titles and rewards during the holiday events and the Horizon Hero title for logging in during August.
• Balance Changes: The OBIR and DMR-AV sniper rifle received range and damage adjustments to improve game balance.
  • The Norseman weapon series underwent significant buffs, enhancing accuracy and reducing reload times.
• Quality of Life Improvements: Enhancements to the first-time user experience were planned, including a tutorial upgrade and a shooting range mode for new players.

Valentine's Week Massacre Weapons launched on February 8, 2023, introducing new items like the STAR 556 'Love-Gun' for the event. Additionally, the Halloween Mayhem 2023 Event featured seasonal challenges from October 25 to November 8, providing players with unique objectives and rewards. Notably, the game underwent significant matchmaking improvements, transitioning to a world-based system and enforcing equal match sizes.

• Major Content Drops:
  • Valentine's Week Massacre Weapons introduced new weapons during the event.
  • Halloween Mayhem 2023 Event announced with challenges and rewards.
• New Content:
  • Summer Titles Bundle launched on August 3, offering 13 new summer-themed titles.
  • Shredder SB received a 30-day rental option in the Joker Ticket store on May 16.
  • The Butcher minigame began awarding Joker Tickets as of May 10.

• Gameplay Changes:
  • Unopposed missions were removed on November 28, making all missions instantly opposed.
  • Matchmaking transitioned from a district-based to a world-based system, improving match equality on November 15.
  • Equal size matchmaking enforced for all player matches starting November 10.

• Seasonal Events:
  • Valentine's Day Event began on February 8, featuring new missions and rewards.
  • Summer Birthday Bash celebrated APB's 13th birthday with special offers on June 29.
  • Gun Games Event took place on June 30, offering players a day-long event with GMs and staff.

• Balance Changes:
  • Various adjustments made to weapons and vehicles, including the Colby RSA 'Hunter' and Apocalypse Pistol, enhancing gameplay dynamics throughout the year.

APB Reloaded launched APB 2.1 on January 22, 2021, marking a significant upgrade with the new engine. This update also introduced various new items in the Joker Store, including cars, guns, and clothing, as well as new contacts that offer unique rewards.

• New Matchmaking System: The matchmaking system received significant fixes and upgrades to enhance player experience.
• Enhanced New Player Experience: Improvements were made to the onboarding process for newcomers to make it more accessible.
• Legendary Gun Rental System: A new system was introduced that allows players to rent Legendary guns using Joker Tickets.
• Revamped Joker Store: The in-game Joker Store was relaunched, featuring hundreds of purchasable items and bundled pricing adjustments based on owned items.
• Cross-Play Enabled: The game introduced cross-play functionality, allowing players from different server regions to interact.
• District Management System: A new system was implemented to dynamically manage server distribution across platforms.

Open Beta for the new engine launched on June 27, 2020, allowing players to experience the revamped Social and Asylum districts. This period also introduced a rental system for Legendaries, enabling players to rent these powerful weapons for seven days using Joker Tickets. Additionally, the character Anne Partridge was introduced as the Joker Store Liaison, facilitating black-market deals and Legendary rentals.

• Free Premium Access: All players enjoyed free Premium access until further notice starting March 15, 2020.
• Guaranteed Permanent Drop System: Players had a chance to permanently unlock Legendaries after multiple rentals without a drop, enhancing the rental experience.
• Nutcracker Prince: A new character, the Nutcracker Prince, debuted during the Holiday Cheer event, featuring a unique 'snow ball' launcher.
• Holiday Cheer 2019 Event: This seasonal event ran from December 23 through January 15, offering new rewards and a drug called 'Holiday Cheer'.
• Removal of Joker Mystery Boxes: The game retired Joker Mystery Boxes, shifting focus to the new rental system for Legendaries.
• Updated Snowman Marker Visibility: The visibility of the Snowman marker was improved, allowing players to see it from greater distances.

The introduction of Joker Tickets as Mission Rewards on September 18, 2019, marked a significant enhancement to gameplay in APB Reloaded, allowing players to earn these tickets through opposed missions. Alongside this, the update also included the addition of Weapon Prototype Boxes that grant temporary random Legendary weapons. Other notable changes included the addition of over 80 permanent guns to the Joker Store and the implementation of Two Factor Authentication for account security.

• New Rewards System: Joker Tickets became available as rewards for players in Regular Mission Districts and Weapon Prototype Districts.
  • Weapon Prototype Boxes launched, offering temporary Legendary weapons.
• Content Additions:
  • Over 80 permanent guns were added to the Joker Store.
  • Alienware Promotional Vehicle was introduced.
  • Razer Customs launched customizable phone cases featuring APB Reloaded designs.
• Gameplay Balance:
  • Daily caps for Joker Tickets were established in both Weapon Prototype and Regular Mission Districts, varying by player threat level.
  • Adjustments were made to various weapons, including RFP and OCA, affecting their damage and fire rates.
• Seasonal Event: The Slay Bells Christmas event was held, introducing seasonal gameplay elements before its removal in early January 2019.
• World Changes: A significant world consolidation occurred, merging the Jericho and Citadel servers for improved cross-region play and reduced latency.

APB Reloaded introduced a new Trade System on September 19, 2018, allowing players to swap items with one another. This update coincided with the addition of the BattlEye Anti-Cheat System, enhancing security against cheating. Players also received a new login reward system featuring Epidemic Skins or Joker Tickets as incentives.

• New Trade System: A tool for players to swap items, launched on September 19, 2018.
• BattlEye Anti-Cheat System: Added on June 8, 2018, to improve game security.
• Showstopper: A new weapon introduced on August 9, 2018.
• Login Reward Update: Players could choose between new Epidemic Skins or Joker Tickets starting November 7, 2018.
• Future Content Plans: Announced on May 31, 2018, detailing new modes, maps, and vehicles.

• Gameplay Changes: Ammo is now fully resupplied upon spawning, effective October 3, 2018. The ability to use the /abandonmission command in Epidemic was removed on November 7, 2018, and player-spawned vehicles are now despawned at match start.
• Balance Adjustments: On November 1, 2018, friendly fire damage to barrel stacks was disabled, and damage taken in enemy-controlled zones was reduced. The Prototype A shotgun received tuning on September 19, 2018.

• User Interface Improvements: Hit notifications were improved on September 19, 2018, while account messaging was rewritten on June 8, 2018.

• Quality of Life Updates: The 3-day trade lock was removed on October 3, 2018, and several improvements to functionality were implemented, including friend list optimizations.

• Transition to Unreal Engine 4: Announced on May 31, 2018, this major upgrade involved a significant rewrite of core systems and art migration.

The Christmas 2015 Event launched on December 15, 2015, introducing various activities and rewards for players, including the 12 Deaths of Christmas Event, a free-for-all competition to earn prizes. Additionally, players gained access to Secret Santa Boxes, allowing them to give away random weapons as prizes.

• New Content:
  • Androvald's Appearance in Action Districts: Androvald appeared in action districts on April 26, 2016, offering rewards for players who found him.
  • New Baseball and Basketball Sports Packs: Released on March 24, 2016, these packs included themed clothing items.
  • Vehicle Selector Loyalty Reward: Players received a Vehicle Selector for spending 3,000 G1C, introduced on December 29, 2015.

• Gameplay Changes:
  • Player Egg Mechanics: Introduced on March 26, 2016, players could lose half their collected eggs upon death and gain eggs from mugging others.
  • Ladder Climbing Cancellation: Players could cancel climbing a ladder by pressing a movement key, implemented on May 3, 2016.

• Seasonal Events:
  • Valentine's Massacre Event Returns: This event returned unchanged on February 10, 2016, featuring new daily missions and rewards.
  • Easter 2016 Event Launch: The Easter event returned on March 26, 2016, with new gameplay mechanics and rewards.

• Balance Changes:
  • Giftmas Weapon Selector Reward: Players completing objectives for at least 11 days received a Weapon Selector, launched on December 12, 2015.

• UI/UX Improvements:
  • Introduction of Event Tracker System: Launched on December 11, 2015, this system allowed players to easily find daily missions and rewards.

Pack of Revelations Pass - Phase 3 launched on September 24, 2015, bringing exclusive weapons and skins to the ARMAS Marketplace. This update marked a significant expansion in content, alongside the release of the Juggernaut Strike Pack Phase 4, which introduced new weapons and clothing sets. Additionally, the launch of the new EU server, Citadel, provided a fresh environment for players.

• New Weapons:
  • Pack of Revelations Pass - Phase 2 introduced the 4 Horsemen Kits: PLAGUE (SMG), WAR (SHOTGUN), FAMINE (AR), and DEATH (SNIPER RIFLE).
  • Introduction of the SWARM LMG Series featured the Locust LMG with unique variants.
  • Death and Taxes Weapons included new automatic long-range rifles like the CORONER and IRS.

• Gameplay Updates:
  • Heat Penalty for Killing Own Faction Members was implemented to encourage team play.
  • Weapon Drop Mechanic Removal limited weapon drops to the Weapon Prototype District.
  • New Progression System for 4th of July Event allowed players to earn Kill Points through dropped weapons.

• Seasonal Events:
  • Easter Egg Hunt 2015 featured unique gameplay mechanics for collecting eggs and earning rewards.
  • Valentine's Massacre Event provided special roles and rewards from February 11 to February 25.
  • Christmas 2014 Event introduced new gameplay elements and activities in the Beacon district.

• Balance Changes:
  • Significant weapon balancing adjustments across Assault Rifles, SMGs, and Sniper Rifles enhanced competitiveness and diversity.
  • Graduation of Weapons from Prototype District indicated improved balance for several weapons.

• Quality of Life Improvements:
  • Inventory Expansion increased capacities for various items, enhancing player experience.
  • Consumables Delivery Improvement ensured items were sent directly to players’ inventories when possible.

The Key to the World Pack launched on November 27, 2014, bringing exclusive items and lifetime account benefits to players. Additionally, the High Roller Pack released on September 10, 2014, introduced new clothing items, a unique weapon, and a flashy sports car.

• New Weapons: The AAEPD Volcano JC, a lightweight RPG launcher, was introduced on August 20, 2014, along with several other new weapons, including the Shredder DF R&D III shotgun and the Obeya SLR762 'Spartan'.
• Dynamic Events: The game introduced Dynamic Events on April 16, 2014, providing players with objective-based gameplay options, along with the Egg Scramble Event, where players competed to find and deliver eggs for prizes.
• Gameplay Mechanics: New deployable items and consumables were added, enhancing tactical gameplay options. Players also gained access to Open Conflict Districts, where matchmaking was based on available players rather than skill level.
• Seasonal Events: The Halloween 2014 Horseman Event launched on November 4, 2014, allowing players to assume different roles with unique objectives, while other events like the Valentine's Week Massacre offered special rewards for kills.

Joker Mystery Box 7 launched on October 28, 2013, introducing the limited edition Colby Commander weapon, commemorating the 125th Anniversary of the last War of San Paro. This period also saw the addition of new clothing assets for Halloween and the introduction of the STAC 10 weapon as a military-grade alternative to existing options.

• New Weapons:
  • STAC 10: A primary weapon introduced as a military-grade alternative to the Joker SR15.
  • Machine Gunner Role Pack: Released on October 11, included SHAW556 'First Blood' PR3, N-SSW74 'Kraken', N-FA 9 ‘Quick Draw’, and Colby RSA 'Hunter'.
  • Silencer Role Pack: Released on October 11, featured N-HVR 762 Silenced PR1, OCA-EW 626 'Whisper' PR2, N-HVR 243 Scout Silenced PR2, and Obeya FBW-SD PR1.

• Gameplay Enhancements:
  • Asylum 'Fright Club' Mission Progression: Added mission progression with rewards, launched on October 23.
  • Evil Purple Pumpkin Hunting Activity: Introduced as a unique character-based activity on October 23.
  • Pumpkin Smashing Role Rewards: New role with titles unlocked through pumpkin smashing activities.

• Seasonal Events:
  • Halloween '13 Event: Launched on October 23, featuring missions, daily challenges, and unique activities.
  • Blood Money Event: Held on November 20, allowing players to earn G1C for unique kills.

• Balance Changes:
  • Shotgun Spread Mechanics Overhaul: Revised on November 22 for improved balance and consistency in hits.
  • Colby Commander Receiver Modification: Adjustments allowed bullets to pierce through three targets with damage reductions.

- Quality of Life Improvements: - True Hunter Title Awarded: Granted to players who did not exploit bugs during the Halloween Event on November 22. These updates brought significant new content and gameplay improvements, enhancing the overall player experience in APB Reloaded.