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• Patch Notes·1 Jun 2026Official

  Metalstorm 20260602 Patch Notes

  Latest update going live Tuesday, June 2nd at 8:30 AM PT. We’ve actually already updated this with no downtime, so enjoy the changes below now!General UpdatesUpgrades 2.0: The future is now, pilots. Our brand new upgrade feature is here, and it’s all about catering and building your aircraft to match your preferred playstyle(s). Here’s a summary of what you can expect to see.Aircraft Upgrades still exist, however once you reach Aircraft Level 6, you’ll unlock access to individual Systems on your plane: Fuselage, Engine, Avionics, and various weapons systems depending on your loadout. Each of these systems has 8 levels which will drastically alter your aircraft’s capabilities like never before.These new system upgrades introduce new resource types: System Parts + Advanced Parts. Don’t worry–your upgrades and power from before will be carrying over. Based on a number of conditions, existing accounts will also receive a number of resources during this migration. Make sure you check your system messages!Developer Note: Upgrades 2.0 is the biggest feature our studio has ever shipped. It’s taken a lot to get this in your hands, and we truly hope you enjoy your time making the most diabolical builds in our skies. Be bold, be brave, and most importantly–have fun with it.Limited-Time Event: Alongside this big new feature is an accompanying new live event! Earn a plethora of new upgrade resources by completing various challenges in matches. Earn your boost of resources, and use it to kickstart your favorite aircraft!New ContentUpgrades 2.0 Flight Pass: You already know we had to tie in the flight pass too! This aptly-named flight pass will go live on Friday, June 5th, 2026, at 9:00 AM PT. We’ve also updated tracks to include the new upgrade resources, so make sure you get yours at http://playmetalstorm.com/shop.Note: Due to the timing, previous flight pass crates will not have updated loot tables featuring new upgrade resources. These will only be available in specifically ma...
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• Announcements·13 Apr 2026Official

  Black Market Debrief: KF-21 Boramae

  The first ever drone-equipped aircraft is set to take flight when the Black Market begins April 15th, 2025 @ 12:00 PM PDT (19:00 UTC). Remember, it's dangerous to go alone--read up on this unique aircraft below:New Aircraft: KF-21 BoramaeWhile the Black Market event is active, you can unlock this plane at Hangar Level 11, afterwards it will return to its normal Hangar Level of 18. Role Type: Medium FighterBase Stats130 hpTop Speed: 1,400 km/hAcceleration: 45 m/s²Turn Rate: 37°/sIdeal Turning Speed: 774 km/hAfterburner Fuel: 16 secondsTraitsLoyal WingmanA loyal wingman drone spawns with you, and flies by your side. It is armed with 2x long-range radar-guided missiles.The drone has two modes, toggled via wing-sweep:AMMO: when locking and firing your long range missiles, your drone will fire first, preserving your ammo.DEFENDER: your drone puts itself between you and the nearest incoming missile, saving you from taking the hit.If your drone dies, it will respawn once you do sufficient damage, or on your next respawn.Loadout2x Short Range IR MissilesRange: 2.8 kmDamage: 75Speed: 3,240 km/hTurn Rate: 15°/sLock Angle: 7°Lock Time: 1.3 seconds4x Long Range Radar MissilesRange: 12 kmDamage: 80Speed: 5,400 km/hTurn Rate: 15°/sLock Angle: 5°Lock Time: 1.8 secondsInternal Assault CannonsMax Damage: 245 dpsIdeal Range:
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• Patch Notes·7 Apr 2026Official

  Metalstorm 20260407 Patch Notes

  Latest update going live Wednesday, April 7th at 8:30 AM PT. We’ve actually already updated this with no downtime, so enjoy the changes below.. today!General UpdatesSpecial Flight Pass Event: Someone call Hannah Montana because with this flight pass you’ll get the best of both worlds. Not only is the “Draw 3 Pick 1” staying from the current flight pass, but we’re bringing back aircrafts to the mix! That’s right, and anytime you obtain aircraft credits–you’ll get that same D3P1 choice as well. There's still a chance to receive a full random aircraft unlock too! These new loot tables will be included in specially marked “Priority Target” crates, and the upcoming flight pass.Priority Target Flight Pass: Speaking of, the new flight pass will go live on Saturday, April 11th, 2026, at 9:00 AM PST. Make sure to grab yours at http://playmetalstorm.com/shop so your squadmates can gain access to bonus Silver, and so you can net yourself some Star Points to boot! Mission Rerolls: Ever get a flight pass mission for a plane you really don’t want to fly? You’ve been asking for it, and we’ve delivered–Mission Rerolls are now live! From your missions tab, you’ll now see a “REROLL” option. Interact with this and you’ll start to see an option to reroll a select number of missions in your list. Once you’ve made your choice, simply interact with that mission and it will be rerolled for you. You can do this up to 5 times per week and nope, you cannot buy additional rerolls. Enjoy!Lobby Codes: Is your friends list full, and having trouble getting a custom lobby together? Well we’ve got good news for you because Lobby Codes are here to help you out! Interacting with the game mode button you’ll now see a “JOIN BY CODE” option. Entering a given lobby code here will bring you into someone else's lobby, without needing to be their friend!Want to know how to share your lobby code to others? Create a Custom Match lobby first, and underneath the player list, select the middle button to reach cus...
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• Patch Notes·31 Mar 2026Official

  Metalstorm 20260331 Patch Notes

  This update is scheduled to go live Tuesday, March 31st. This will require no downtime.Upcoming EventMCS Spring Open Qualifiers: That’s right, the Metalstorm Championship Series is just a few short weeks away. If you weren’t already aware: 50,000 Gold and more on the line, with the Top 8 earning their spot into the Spring Major. Hosted now on Matcherino, get your stack together and join the Spring OQ today at https://matcherino.com/p/metalstorm/series.It’s time to #showusyourmetal Balance AdjustmentsAircraft BalanceA-4 Skyhawk (Nerf)Making this dominant close-encounter beast a little more susceptible to enemy firepower with an ever so slight health decrease.Base StatsHealth decreased from 155 to 145.F-4 Phantom (Shift)Giving this maybe not so friendly ghost some Rocket Pods and more Hunter Manuals for a very unique overall kit.LoadoutReplaced IR Missiles with Light Rocket Pods.Medium Range Manual Missile ammo count increased from 4 to 6.(NEW) Light Rocket PodsAmmo: 76Range: 1.5 kmDamage: 25Speed: 3,420 km/hBlast Radius: 7 mRate of Fire: 8.0/sMedium Range Hunter MissilesLock FOV Start reduced from 8° to 7°.Lock FOV End increased from 8° to 11°.Continuous Guidance FOV increased from 8.5° to 11.5°.F-106 Delta Dart (Buff)This iconic plane got a little love to help it get its popular nuclear weaponry online more consistently. Reducing the passive generation rate to make it more about performance and not time.Base StatsHealth increased from 135 to 150.LoadoutNow has External Fuel Tanks.Ammo Count increased from 4 to 6.Medium Range Manual MissilesLock FOV End increased from 7 to 11°.Special Ability: Nuclear LaunchPassive Generation Rate reduced from 2/s to 1/s.J-20 Mighty Dragon (Nerf)Our lone stealth interceptor has been a tricky skill check for many to overcome. Reducing some of the effectiveness of their long range missile spam behavior, and giving their IR alternatives some quality of life to offset a bit.LoadoutAmmo Count reduced from 6 to 4.Long Range Radar MissilesR...
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• Patch Notes·10 Mar 2026Official

  Metalstorm 20260311 Patch Notes

  This update is set to go live Wednesday, March 11th at 8:30 AM PT. This update will not require a new client download.General UpdatesSpecial Flight Pass Event: We have brand new choice-based opportunities launching with the upcoming First Light Flight Pass. We’ve created 2 new case types: Ability & Mod Cases. When you collect one of these nodes in the flight pass, you will be given up to 3 random options based on your hangar for you to choose from. Developer Note: If you do not have any mods/abilities available you will receive silver instead.Alongside this, we’ve updated our reward tracks with even more Silver + Universal Parts than ever before. Not just that, but this “Draw 3 Pick 1” system will appear for every opportunity you would receive an ability/mod drop from a specially-marked FL crate. This season is all about giving you more control on the things you earn, and where your upgrades go. Enjoy!First Light Flight Pass: Speaking of the flight pass, this new one will go live on Saturday, March 14th, 2026, at 9:00 AM PST. Make sure to grab yours at http://playmetalstorm.com/shop so your squadmates can gain access to bonus Silver, and so you can net yourself some Star Points to boot!New Login Event: For the duration of the First Light Flight Pass, login daily to claim some bonus rewards. In the same spirit of choice this season, these rewards include Silver + Universal Parts to help give you a boost towards whatever upgrade(s) you desire!Exclusive Matcherino Cosmetics: We’re kicking off our partnership with Matcherino to bring you brand new exclusive in-game cosmetic opportunities. Matcherino, for those unaware, is a tournament platform where you create and join Metalstorm events. Play for fun, earn your stripes, and win some cash/prizes. These uniquely-themed cosmetics will be released on a monthly cadence, but if you act fast - they’ll be available for a discount during their launch. As a reminder, each purchase directly contributes to Metalstorm tournament pri...
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