SEPTEMBER Update Note

Mercenaries!!

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** [Additional Notice] **

We are writing to inform you about the end date of the 4th Anniversary Commemorative Medal sales promotion.

We have confirmed that the promotion period was set to conclude on September 20, 2026.

We sincerely apologize to those who were unable to make a purchase.

We will review the circumstances surrounding this error and make arrangements to hold the promotion again in the future.

We will also take steps to ensure that such a mistake does not happen again.

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We are excited to share news about an upcoming update!!

We have prepared this update announcement to help you fully immerse yourselves in Black Market operations, so we hope you look forward to it!!

Please see below for details.

*Please note that the schedule may be subject to change.

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1. Quick Match Map Rotation & Change

-Death Valley V1.0 is being replaced by Death Valley V2.0 (Normal Mode)

2. Custom Channel Demolition Map Added

• Showdown, Radar, Staccato, Balcony, SlimFox, StoneTemple Adv. Added.

3. Addition of Quests for Titles and Name Cards

• To enhance the immersion of operations, new title and name card exclusive quests will be added.

Title Challenge

Title

Brave Warriors (Permanent)

Natural Vitamin (Permanent)

Recruit (Permanent)

Name Card Challenge

Name Card

E-BOAT (Permanent)

C4 (Permanent)

COLD CASE (Permanent)

4. Skin Combination Update

• Along with new unique skins, the list of items that can be combined will be updated.

[D-10G Dragon Kui]

[X4A1 Dragon Kui]

[G93 Dragon Kui]

5. Changes & Adjustments

• Capsule Shop Jackpot changes

• Shop inventory adjustments

Added: Healing Injector

Removed: 4th Anniversary Box, 4th Anniversary Medals

• Lobby background change

• Currency change for Ma-96 MP purchase

6.Other bug fixes

• Fixed an issue where mouse wheel scrolling did not work in the "My Info" section.

• Fixed an issue where the "Locker" indicator in the inventory was not displaying correctly.

• Fixed a bug affecting modifications for M1903 skin variants.

• Fixed a discrepancy in the reload time for the TM8 Gallop.

7.New GM Blessing and Events

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8.Information on TM8 Gallop Performance Data Analysis

We are sharing the results of our internal review regarding the item in question, following up on our previous communication.

We have conducted an internal data analysis and balance review of the TM8 Gallop firearm based on recent feedback from players. Here are the results:

Data Analysis and Review Results

Comparison Data Review: We compared and analyzed combat performance metrics against other 5.56mm "Ultimate" series firearms of the same type.

Increased Proficiency and Impact: We confirmed that as players' proficiency with the weapon increased—including the use of its grenade option—its impact in actual combat naturally rose as well.

Alignment with Design Intent: Actual usage rates and performance metrics accumulated since launch have remained stable within the performance parameters originally envisioned by our team.

Balance Adjustment Direction (No Adjustments Planned)

Decision to Maintain Performance: As the analysis revealed no factors causing critical in-game imbalance, we have decided not to make any specific performance adjustments to the TM8 Gallop at this time.

Immediately buffing firepower or lethality—given the weapon's already high ease of aiming—could risk disrupting weapon balance and causing an excessive shift in player preference toward this specific firearm.

Adjustment Criteria: While our development team promptly addresses clear balance issues that significantly impact the combat environment, we have determined that this item does not fall into that category.

Future Monitoring Plan

A firearm's value and performance evolve continuously based on player proficiency and shifts in the game's meta.

We plan to continue tracking and accumulating data for a more precise assessment and remain open to re-evaluating the weapon should any anomalous metrics appear in the future.

Sincerely,

Your AVA Operations Team