Live Update 1.33.0 — Forgotten Relics Event & Full Changelog
Patch 1.33.0 launches the Forgotten Relics event and its companion Converging Paths community project, both built around collecting Merits from relics scattered across the maps. Alongside the event, the Rocketeer's loot table changes from Heavy Ammo to Launcher Ammo, the Queen and Matriarch get terrain-navigation fixes, and free loadouts are temporarily disabled on Night Raid and Close Scrutiny to push players toward higher commitment.
New Content
Forgotten Relics Event
Earn Merits through normal gameplay and by collecting relics scattered throughout the maps. Relics found in containers grant additional Merits based on rarity, but must be successfully extracted to claim the reward — dying with an uncollected relic in your bag costs you the payout. The event unlocks the Saltwalker Outfit and other cosmetics as Merit milestones are reached.
Converging Paths — Community Project (June 16 – July 27)
A collaborative Raider Project running alongside Forgotten Relics. Raiders work together to secure safe passage for the Nomads, gather vital supplies, and recover forgotten relics from Topside. Completing stages progresses a shared display case, with final-stage rewards including the red-black Saltwalker variant and 300 Raider Tokens total.
New Cosmetics
The Reaver Set
New cosmetic bundle available now in the shop.
Saltwalker Outfit
Forgotten Relics event reward, including a red-black variant tied to the Converging Paths final stage.
Loadout Changes
No Free Loadout on Night Raid / Close Scrutiny (3 Weeks)
Free loadouts are temporarily disabled for the Night Raid and Close Scrutiny map conditions for three weeks. Embark's goal is to increase commitment to these higher-risk scenarios rather than letting players enter with a zero-cost fallback kit.
Weapon Balance
Rocketeer — Now Drops Launcher Ammo
The Rocketeer's loot table now drops Launcher Ammo instead of Heavy Ammo. If you've been relying on Rocketeer kills to stock Heavy Ammo for other weapons, plan your resupply route accordingly — you'll come away with launcher rounds instead.
Aiming Down Sights — Accuracy Correction
Corrected aiming down sights behavior that was affecting weapon accuracy.
ARC & Gameplay Changes
Queen & Matriarch — Terrain Navigation Improved
The Queen and Matriarch can now plant their feet on varied terrain and moving surfaces, reducing inconsistent footing behavior during boss encounters.
Firefly — No Longer Drops Incendiary Grenades Without Being Destroyed
The Firefly no longer leaves behind incendiary grenades unless it's actually destroyed, closing an unintended source of ambient fire damage.
Map Fixes
Bug Fixes
Additional fixes across general gameplay, animation, audio, and map systems.