What changed in Crossout in 2021
128 updates · 11 main milestones · Jul 30, 2021 to Dec 24, 2021
- 1 eventNew Year Daily Giftsseasonal event
Receive small New Year gifts daily from December 24 to January 2, including cosmetic surprises and useful items.
Steam - 4 eventsEnhanced Scope Modulesgameplay
Existing scope-modules will enhance the built-in cabin scope, increasing magnification and highlighting vulnerable parts of enemy vehicles.
SteamBuilt-in Scopes for All Cabinsnew contentAll cabins in the game receive a built-in scope of small magnification for improved mid-range combat.
SteamPublic Test Server ScheduleotherDetails on the schedule for the public test server where players can test the new features.
SteamNew Weapon Group for ScopesgameplayA new weapon group is added specifically for the scopes, allowing players to use them without compromising other weapon modules.
Steam - 1 eventRebuild in Crossout! New Year Stage Contestseasonal event
Players are invited to build a car based on an old magazine image, with a New Year's theme, for a chance to win rewards.
Steam - 4 eventsMinor improvements for the map 'Mountain village'worldSteamImproved server stabilityperformanceSteamImproved in-game text stringslocalizationSteamJormungandr shotgun included in damage challengegameplay
Now the 'Jormungandr' shotgun counts towards the challenge of dealing 25000 damage with shotguns of special rarity or higher.
Steam - 2 eventsWho's the best Mandrake shooter? Snowstorm Eventseasonal event
Participate in a game variation of Battleship to locate raider bases and units for rewards.
SteamRewards for Target Hits in Snowstorm Eventseasonal eventRewards include 'Holy motors' pack for ringleaders, 'New Year's Junior' pack for bases, and 'Present Hunter' pack for mobile units.
Steam - 8 eventsTriad: The Rascal Standard Edition Releaseddlc release
Includes unique armoured vehicle blueprint, new weapon, new defence module, character portrait, paint can, and in-game coins.
SteamNew Character Portrait: Nogitsunenew contentUnique character portrait included in the Triad: The Rascal packs.
SteamTriad: The Rascal Lite Edition Releaseddlc releaseIncludes unique armoured vehicle blueprint, new weapon, new defence module, paint can, and access to new structural parts.
SteamNew Armoured Vehicle Blueprintsnew contentIncludes blueprints: 'Animal grin', 'Charming predator', and 'Scratches'.
SteamMaximum Number of Parts IncreasedgameplayMaximum number of parts increased to 60 for Deluxe edition, 50 for Standard edition, and 30 for Lite edition.
SteamTriad: The Rascal Deluxe Edition Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneIncludes unique armoured vehicle blueprint, new weapon, new defence module, character portrait, paint cans, and in-game coins.
SteamNew Defence Module: Interceptornew contentNew defence module available in the Triad: The Rascal packs.
Steam - 19 eventsRocket Launcher 'Pyralid' Buffbalance change
Perk bonus increased from 12% to 15%, duration increased from 5 sec. to 8 sec.
SteamShotgun 'Parser' Efficiency Reductionbalance changeMilestoneReload time increased from 2 sec. to 2.6 sec., max range decreased by 25%, optimal firing range reduced by 20%.
SteamDrone 'Yaoguai' Durability and Efficiency Buffbalance changeDurability increased from 173 pts. to 223 pts., activation and targeting times significantly reduced.
SteamCabin 'Favourite' Perk Duration Changebalance changePerk duration now depends on the minimum heating time among all mounted weapons.
SteamMelee Weapons Damage Zone Displaybalance changeDamage zone now displayed in assembly mode, mounting other parts in damage area is no longer allowed.
SteamRevolver 'Emily' Projectile Changesbalance changeExplosion radius increased by 7%, projectile speed increased by 33%.
SteamEx Machina Anniversary Giftseasonal eventPlayers receive 1 day of premium subscription and 2 'I love Ex Machina' stickers for the anniversary of 'Ex Machina'.
SteamGrenade Launcher 'Thresher' Speed and Spread Changesbalance changeProjectile speed increased by 33%, maximum spread reduced by 17%.
SteamCabin Flip Time Reductionbalance changeTime before car flips without using a car jack reduced from 30 to 20 sec.
SteamCabin 'Machinist' Durability Bonus Changebalance changeBonus to weapon durability is now determined once at the beginning of the battle.
SteamCannon 'Elephant' Perk Duration Increasebalance changePerk effect duration increased from 3 sec. to 4 sec.
SteamAutocannon 'AC80 Stillwind' Perk Duration Increasebalance changePerk duration increased from 2 sec. to 3 sec.
SteamNailgun 'Summator' Rotation Speed Changebalance changeRotation speed increases as shot is charged.
SteamNail Gun 'Argument' Damage and Rotation Speed Buffbalance changeDamage increased by 8%, rotation speed increases as shot is charged.
SteamAutomatic Shotgun Spread Changesbalance changeSight now shows current spread, changed from square to rectangular, turning weapon doesn't increase spread, max range reduced from 100 to 60 m.
Steam - 5 eventsReturn of the updated map 'Fortress'new contentMilestone
The updated map 'Fortress' will be reintroduced with new visual designs and improved environmental objects.
SteamVisual redesign of 'Fortress' mapvisualsOld assets on the map will be replaced with new ones, enhancing the visual quality and introducing semi-transparent silhouettes for vegetation.
SteamIntroduction of a new legendary rocket launchernew contentMilestoneA new rocket launcher with unlimited horizontal aiming angles and a unique projectile flight mechanic will be added.
SteamNew rocket launcher perk mechanicsbalance changeThe rocket launcher's perk will increase damage and explosion impulse with each subsequent rocket in a burst.
SteamMap layout changes in 'Fortress'gameplayThe map's edges have been reduced and passages expanded for better vehicle movement, addressing player feedback.
Steam - 14 eventsPhantom Pack Availablenew contentMilestone
Elite version of the Phantom pack available until November 4, includes unique armoured vehicle and items.
SteamFixed Parser Shotgun Bugbug fixFixed a bug where the Parser shotgun lost scatter when fully charged with bonuses.
SteamFixed Vegetation Display Bugbug fixFixed a bug with incorrect display of vegetation on maps when using AMD graphics cards with MSAA anti-aliasing.
SteamCrossout Scary Stories Contestseasonal eventCelebrate Halloween by sharing your spooky stories related to the Crossout universe for a chance to win rewards.
SteamBumper Spike Durability Increasedbalance changeDurability increased from 55 to 68, mass increased from 58 to 72, PS increased from 28 to 35.
SteamImproved Firing Effects for Laser DrillsvisualsEnhanced visual effects for the Trigger and Destructor laser drills.
SteamWitch Hunt Event Returnsseasonal eventMilestoneThe Witch Hunt event is back, featuring a special version of the Abandoned town map and new thematic rewards.
SteamDay of the Dead Pack Availablenew contentMilestonePack available for crosscrowns until November 4, includes unique armoured car and items.
SteamNew PvP Mode: Trick or Treat!gameplayA new PvP mode where players capture the base or defeat opponents to earn Tricky treats.
SteamImproved Blueprint Scroll Bar Navigationquality of lifeImplemented switching between segments of the blueprints scroll bar using the gamepad’s D-pad.
SteamMasked Reaper Personalization PackstoreA special thematic pack available for purchase, includes unique portrait and profile customization options.
SteamNew Thematic Rewards in Witch Cauldronnew contentNew stickers, paints, and a hologram projector available for crafting in the Witch cauldron.
SteamHalloween Garage DecorationsvisualsAll in-game garages have been decorated for Halloween celebrations.
SteamFrontal Protection System Durability Decreasedbalance changeDurability decreased from 68 to 47, mass decreased from 72 to 50, PS decreased from 35 to 25.
Steam - 20 eventsMachine Gun 'Punisher' Damage Increasedbalance change
Damage increased by 9% and spread increase from shots reduced by 15%.
SteamGrenade Launcher 'Thresher' Spread Reducedbalance changeMaximum spread reduced by 15% for improved accuracy.
SteamHover 'Icarus VII' Power Score Increasedbalance changePower Score increased from 480 to 550 to balance its efficiency.
SteamCannon 'ZS-46 Mammoth' Cooldown Increasedbalance changeCooldown increased by 10% to reduce its efficiency.
SteamExtended Custom Battle Map Rotationcustom matchNew maps added to the rotation for various brawls.
SteamDrone 'Annihilator' Durability and Damage Reducedbalance changeDurability reduced by 15%, damage reduced by 10%, and power reduction perk adjusted.
SteamCrossbow 'Toadfish' Reload Speed Increasedbalance changeReloads 15% faster to improve usability.
SteamCrossbow 'Spike-1' Damage Increasedbalance changeDamage increased by 8% to improve combat efficiency.
SteamRapid-fire Machine Gun 'M-37 Piercer' Damage Reducedbalance changeDamage reduced by 7% to balance its effectiveness.
SteamCannon 'Prosecutor 76mm' Shell Piercing Increasedbalance changeNow pierces 2 cells of the armored car construction.
SteamMap 'Bridge' UpdatedworldNew passageways added and height adjustments made for better gameplay.
SteamSeason 'Enemy of my enemy' Launchedseasonal eventMilestoneThe event features 49 levels with unique rewards and lasts until November 21.
SteamNew Parts Introducednew contentMilestoneNew weapons and structural parts added, including Nailgun 'Argument', Laser drill 'Destructor', and Shotgun 'Parser'.
SteamIn-Game Store Appearance Updatedui uxUpdated the appearance of the in-game store for better user experience.
SteamNew PvE Mode IntroducedgameplayMilestonePlayers can test themselves in a special PvE mode with new challenges.
SteamKapkan Minelayer Adjustmentsbalance changeReloading time increased to 15 seconds; mine self-destruct time reduced to 45 seconds.
SteamReduced Stuck Locations in Environmentquality of lifeImproved environmental objects to reduce stuck situations.
Steam - 22 eventsHarpoon 'Skinner' Changesbalance change
Harpoon holds enemy car for 4 seconds with a new release scale.
SteamNew Special Mode IntroductiongameplayA special mode related to the new season will be introduced.
SteamLaunch of 'Enemy of my enemy' Seasonseasonal eventMilestoneA new season titled 'Enemy of my enemy' will be launched next week.
SteamMachine Gun 'Punisher' Perk Activation Changebalance changePerk activation now requires 30 precise shots instead of 40.
SteamAutomatic Weapon 'Caucasus' Rotation Speed Reductionbalance changeRotation speed reduced by 25%.
SteamImproved Player Matchmaking in Clan Battlesquality of lifeChanges to reduce waiting time for rivals in higher leagues.
SteamUpdated PvP MapsgameplayUpdated versions of the maps 'Old Town', 'Bridge', and 'Founders Canyon' will be introduced.
SteamGrenade Launcher 'Yongwang' Changesbalance changeMaximum bonus damage reduced to 95% and projectiles no longer destroyed by 'Spark III' and 'Flash I'.
SteamKapkan Minelayer Changesbalance changeCooldown increased to 15 seconds and self-destruct time reduced to 30 seconds.
SteamChanges to Map 'Bridge'gameplayNew passageways and adjustments to hill heights for better gameplay.
SteamShotgun 'Spitfire' Durability Reductionbalance changeDurability reduced by 7% from 165 to 153 pts.
SteamPulse Accelerator 'Scorpion' Changesbalance changeDamage reduced by 7%, durability reduced by 10%, and mass reduced by 20%.
SteamCannon 'Prosecutor 76mm' Shell Piercing Changebalance changeShell now pierces 2 cells of the armoured car construction.
SteamHover 'Icarus VII' Changesbalance changeAcceleration reduced by 10% and PS increased from 480 to 580.
SteamCannon 'ZS-46 Mammoth' Reload Time Increasebalance changeReload time increased by 10% from 6 sec. to 6.6 sec.
SteamDrone 'Annihilator' Changesbalance changeDurability reduced by 15%, power reduction perk changed to 4%, and damage reduced by 7%.
Steam - 1 eventRebuild in Crossout Contestseasonal event
Players are invited to assemble a car similar to one depicted in an old magazine, with rewards for the best entries.
Steam - 26 eventsRefinement of Environmental Elementsbug fix
Refinement of many environmental elements that caused armoured vehicles to get stuck.
SteamCabin 'Aggressor' Charge Accumulation Changebalance changeCharge accumulates for every 25 meters passed (instead of 30).
SteamCabin 'Ghost' Bonus Damage Increasedbalance changeBonus damage from the perk increased from 1.5% to 2.5%.
SteamCrossbow 'Toadfish' Projectile Size Reducedbalance changePhysical size of the projectile has been reduced by 75%.
SteamIntroduction of First Frontal Wheelnew contentThe appearance of the first frontal wheel in Crossout.
SteamPulse Accelerator 'Scorpion' Projectile Size Reducedbalance changePhysical size of the projectile has been reduced by 75%.
SteamGrenade Launcher 'Retcher' Damage and Radius Changesbalance changePulse from blast radius reduced by 20%; damage reduced by 10%; perk bonus changed to 230%.
SteamCrossbow 'Spike-1' Projectile Size Reducedbalance changePhysical size of the projectile has been reduced by 75%.
SteamRolling-Based Movement Part 'Omni' Power Penalty Reducedbalance changePenalty to the movement part’s power is now 12% (instead of 16%).
SteamDefence Module 'Argus' Cooldown Reducedbalance changeModule’s cooldown is now 14 sec. (instead of 17 sec.).
SteamPlasma Gun 'Pulsar' Blast Radius Increasebalance changeBlast radius from the perk now increases by 0.28 m (instead of 0.25 m).
SteamGrenade Launcher 'Thresher' Ammunition Increasedbalance changeAmmunition increased by 53% (115 pcs. instead of 75).
SteamMachine Gun 'Sinus-0' Minimum Spread Increasedbalance changeMinimum spread in motion increased by 66%.
SteamAuger 'Meat Grinder' Power Penalty Reducedbalance changePenalty to the movement part’s power is now 28% (instead of 35%); improved surface grip.
SteamLighting Improvements on In-Game MapsperformanceImprovement of the lighting on a number of in-game maps.
SteamDrone 'Yaoguai' Attack Time Reducedbalance changeTime before the drone starts attacking is reduced by 50%.
SteamSmall Caliber Cannon 'Median' Projectile Size Reducedbalance changePhysical size of the projectile has been reduced by 75%.
SteamPlasma Gun 'Quasar' Projectile Size Increasebalance changeSize of the flying lightning ball increases with time.
SteamCabin 'Machinist' Durability Bonus Changesbalance changeDurability of the weapon mounted on the cabin increases by 8% for every 1000 pts. of durability; max bonus is now 25%.
SteamCabin 'Omnibox' Effect Changesbalance changeReduced mass effect on acceleration; power bonus reduced from 50% to 20%; mode switching time reduced to 1.25 seconds.
SteamShotgun 'Thunderbolt' Damage Changesbalance changeDamage reduced by 8%; perk damage increase changed from 25% to 33%; stacks reduced from 4 to 3.
Steam - 1 eventReduced Upgrade Cost for Weapons Eventseasonal event
Upgrade your weapons with a discount this weekend, requiring only one additional identical part.
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