Operation System Override launched on June 2, introducing a major Dokkaebi rework, the new Calypso Casino map, and a competitive overhaul with Ranked 3.0. Now, the mid-season update brings additional Operator balancing, mouse and keyboard support for consoles, a limited-time event, a Ranked map rotation, and rotating Operator trials.
1v1 Arcade Returns Today
The fan-favorite limited-time event, 1v1 Arcade, is back. This mode offers intense, fast-paced duels focusing on gunplay, movement, and gadget skill. Based on community feedback, gameplay features shorter matches, less downtime, and more variety. Key changes from the last iteration include:
- Updated map pool: House has been removed, with Coastline, Consulate, and Outback added. There are 5 total maps (up from 3).
- Bomb sites are now automatically revealed.
- Reduced prep phase duration.
- Attrition replaces Operator bans – winning players can no longer select the Operator they used in the previous round.
- Now uses Ranked skill table for matchmaking (instead of Quick Match data).
- New players without a Ranked rating will receive an initial skill estimate.
The 1v1 Arcade is available now and runs for two weeks.
Operator Balancing Updates
Several Operators have received rebalances to improve competitive fairness, increase versatility, and solidify their roles.
- Dokkaebi
- Global cooldown removed.
- Cooldown is now specific to the target Dokkaebi sent the Jegeo Payload to.
- Cooldown is now 14 seconds (increased from 7).
- Wamai
- Reduced Mag-NET activation time from 1.5s to 0.5s for faster projectile interception.
- Increased Mag-NET charge regeneration rate from 40s to 20s per charge.
- Added a deployable shield to secondary gadget options.
- Retained Proximity Alarm as a secondary gadget option, but replaced Impact Grenades with a Nitro Cell (C4).
- Total maximum Charges 7 (was 5).
- Jäger
- Changed to 3 Speed / 1 Armor (from 2 Speed / 2 Armor).
- Zofia
- Increased KS79 Lifeline Ammunition.
- Concussion Grenades: 3 (up from 2).
- Impact Grenades: 3 (up from 2).
- Lesion
- Reduced GU Mine refill time to 25s (from 30s).
- Twitch
- Reduced Shock Drone shot recharge time to 28s (from 30s).
- Melusi
- Increased Banshee area of effect to 4.3m (from 4m).
- Rauora
- Reduces cooldown between gadget shots to 1s (from 3s).
- 416-C Carbine
- Improvements to vertical recoil, horizontal recoil, & Recoil evolution.
Mouse and Keyboard Support for Consoles
Native mouse and keyboard support is now officially available on consoles, covering gameplay, UI, and system interactions. Text chat is also enabled for squads with mouse and keyboard players. To ensure competitive fairness, the game will automatically detect input, placing mouse and keyboard players in the PC crossplay matchmaking pool. Mousetrap enforcement remains active for players attempting to bypass these rules.
Ranked Map Rotation
A mid-season update means a refresh for the Ranked map pool to keep the competitive experience varied.
Maps Added
- Kanal
- Villa
- Theme Park
Maps Removed
- Coastline
- Outback
- Emerald Plains
The Pro League maps and Showcased maps remain unchanged.
Rotating Trial Operators
Players can now test Operators they don’t own with Rotating Trial Operators. Each week, 3 Attackers and 3 Defenders will be available for free use in Enlisted, Quick Match, Team Deathmatch, Unranked, Ranked, and Siege Cup matches.
This week’s Operators are:
- Gridlock
- Montagne
- Flores
- Ela
- Azami
- Caveira
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