Instead of charging for maps, 343 will sell «Requisition Packs» that include cosmetic items for your character as well as
weapon loadouts for Warzone mode.
As upgrades are unlocked, players will also be able to customize
weapon loadouts for their vehicle.
In a weird choice, you can't pick
your weapon loadout for each mission, it's a very odd choice for Codemasters to have made, and it's frankly irritating as you often find yourself using a gun you don't like.
Not exact matches
For every kill and match played, you'll earn experience points that will increase your character level, awarding you with various perks and
weapon loadouts.
Up to four of you team up and then, after deciding on which of the four
weapon loadouts you each want to play with, you're dropped into a spooky environment and must survive
for as long as possible against increasingly tough waves of undead.
Once you unlock enough different outfits and
weapons, you'll get a feel
for different
loadouts that you can use to go in quiet, loud or a little of both.
You can make the game remember your favorite
loadouts for items (and armor /
weapons!)
The Create - A-Class option
for weapon loadouts has been swapped out
for Divisions.
I selected my
loadout (least accurate, most powerful
weapon, please), voted on which sections of the map we'd be playing on (we'll get to that), and waited
for the game to start.
The game will have a preorder edition called the «Rapid Dominance» Day One Edition which will include three
loadouts with different
weapons and perks
for multiplayer so hopefully this will be available to everyone post release, and will not throw out the balance of the game
for those who do not preorder.
For one,
weapon loadouts have changed pretty dramatically.
Things get worse still as finding the right
weapons and mech
loadouts for a mission is a matter of trial and error.
This makes
for a far more customizable experience in which players can cater their favorite
loadouts to their needs, whether they prefer a fast shooting sidearm as their kinetic
weapon or a heavy burst pulse rifle
for their arc damage.
If the Lancer was retired there could be a fuss given the
weapon's iconic nature in the series, but the exact same
loadout used and presented in the same way on the same units versus the same opponents in a mode fans have been using
for years with no change?
There are countless ones available and whilst many will provide a positive trait such as quadruple jump, or infinite ammo
for the current floor, there are equally as many that bring a negative impact, replacing your entire
weapon loadout with random new ones and even one which made me chuckle to myself as it presented me with the statement «Shit!
Once you are inside of your titan, then you have to learn how to make the most of your various
weapon loadouts, which gives you tools
for both ranged and close combat.
While the metagame of PVP will still shift focus to a few select
weapons that get the most work done, there's still enough room
for strategy with your
loadout going into a multiplayer game.
Loadouts and
weapons are, of course, locked down from the outset — that's integral
for the game's meticulous balance, you should always be aware of what your rival has to hand before you engage.
Weapon loadouts for your character have been simplified to allow one kinetic, energy, and power
weapon combination of your choosing.
Monsters follow pre-set paths with next to no AI and while you can choose 4 different guns in your
loadout, I found that just choosing 4 of the same gun made
for the easiest
loadout and many earlier
weapons just become useless as you unlock more powerful variants.
You'll have a
loadout to assign to Danner in Mercenary so this means you'll get one primary
weapon, a secondary plus grenades and gadgets which are probably some of the best devices
for killing you'll find in the game.
Teamed up with AI - controlled allies, you'll arm yourself with your favorite assortment of
weapons and abilities, carefully tailoring your
loadout for the battle ahead.
The default
loadouts are pretty sparse at the start, but if you stick with one
weapon over time, it'll accumulate experience that feeds into a leveling system that governs special unlocks
for that gun, such as suppressors, sights, extended magazines, and other useful
weapon boosts.
The
loadout system
for Warhammer 40k: Eternal Crusade will consist of the character progression tree, post-battle rewards,
weapons, modifications, accessories, and consumables.
Select Piers
for a slightly different
weapons loadout than Chris including a sniper rifle with thermal scope.
This includes selecting
weapon loadouts, and hiring the right marksmen and drivers
for the job (where the cheaper options will be lousy, but the most skilled will require a fair bit of investment.)
When changing
weapon loadouts, players will now only see a list of compatible
weapons for that slot
You'll earn squad points by playing the game, and you can use them to unlock new
weapons, attachments, perks, additional
loadout slots — just about anything except
for the cosmetic stuff.
Basic attachments may go
for a couple of squad points, but new
weapons or
loadout slots will cost you a lot more.
Choosing an agility - based
loadout from a selection of pre-leveled characters, my character came equipped with an interesting
weapon — a one - handed sword with an alternate mode that split the blade into two swords
for dual wielding.
Nerf power - ups produce a strategic advantage when utilised appropriately during race and elimination events, while every vehicle has its own unique
weapons loadout and abilities which come into their own during free -
for - all events including a primary
weapon, two abilities and an ultimate ability which needs to be recharged after using it, but recharges faster from damaging enemies.
The new upgrades
for weapons were pretty neat though — especially
for those who like fully customising their
loadout.
I quickly learned the benefits of keeping a variety of
weapons in my
loadout — thanks to our own «Dictionary of Destiny,» Bender — as you never know when you're going to need to pull out the Truth rocket launcher (because the Short Pause Guardians are on Gjallahorn's «Do Not Reward» list apparently)
for some void damage, or when you'll require Red Death's healing factor.
The second part of the tutorial focuses on battle arenas in which you must drive through 4 marked areas on the map, then utilise your police vehicle's equipped shotgun to destroy 5 evading enemy vehicles that will not fire back; followed by looking at the
weapon loadout and abilities available
for your vehicle before charging up your vehicle's ultimate ability and using it on enemies.
You'll quickly gain the ability to create custom
loadouts for both your pilot and your titan, and each has its own set of
weapons and perks.
For every kill and match played, you'll earn experience points that will increase your character level, awarding you with various perks and
weapon loadouts.
The multiplayer is well worth a visit too as all the
weapons are unlocked from the start meaning you can tailor your
loadout to your finest desires from the start and not have to grind
for ages to compete.
One thing that was glazed over quite well, at least
for those of us watching the stream who haven't had a chance to play the game yet, was the new
weapons and
loadout system.
Unfortunately, there's not a lot different about the
weapon choices; once you figure out the
loadout that's right
for you, it's just a matter of waiting through missions until you get a more powerful version of that same
weapon.
The
loadout system added in Halo 4 has been dropped from the game, marking a return to what once made the Halo series» multiplayer so unique — competing
for the control of power
weapons.
The customization options
for YOUR Inkling also adds to the fun factor as you can add a little bit of personal flavor, from what your Inking wears to its
weapon loadout, to tackle on your friends and foes.
This limitation is not a deal breaker by any means, but
for those that prefer or are accustomed to player flexibility when it comes to your
weapon loadouts, this may take awhile to get accustomed to.
Each of the
weapon types has these subtle differences, allowing you to create
loadouts that compliment your character's armor stats or Exotic abilities
for the best efficiency possible.
Varying my
loadout gave me a unique experience
for a map I had already played countless times, and I still feel there are plenty more power - ups and
weapons left
for me to play with.
What Last Man Standing lacks in vehicles, it more than makes up
for in
weapons and attachments, even giving PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds a run
for its money where
loadout options are concerned.
The change in class was really cool, I played mainly as Operator, but found Mechanic to also be quite good, I like the money earning system too, great
for buying new
weapons for your
loadout, and a huge gratification at the end of each match, especially if you didn't make the top ten players of the match.
For both PVE and PVP, your
weapon loadout should generally consist of a long range gun (Pulse Rifle, Scout Rifle) and either a mid-range gun (Auto Rifle, Hand Cannon) or short range gun (SMG, Sidearm).
Introduced with patch v4.2, the Perk Recombobulator is an unlockable item that allows players to choose the upgrade and perk
loadout for their
weapons.
INTENSE ONLINE MULTIPLAYER ACTION * Epic team - based matches with up to 8 players: 1v1, 2v2, 3v3 and 4v4 * 11 customizable match types: Annihilation, Bio Mode, Shotgun Shower & more * 9 PVP maps * Take part in multiplayer qualifier matches
for bonus XP and Gold HUGE SELECTION OF
WEAPONS AND GEAR * Over 40 upgradeable weapons: pistols, assault rifles, sub-machine guns, sniper rifles and the awesome Gatling Gun * Upgrade your armor and kit including helmets, body armor and grenades * 10 configurable loadouts for tactical superiority * Stand out from the crowd with rare weapons and equipment, including the limited edition \» Jack O \» Lantern \» disguise * Stunning 3D graphics with incredibly detailed weapon models EXTENSIVE MULTIPLAYER RANKING AND CLAN FUNCTIONALITY * Sophisticated social and clan management systems including Clan v Clan battles * Chart your progress in the global rankings * Take part in daily rewards and challenges to win prizes TEST YOUR SKILLS OFFLINE * Hone your skills offline with single - player combat VS bots across 16 fully customizable stages * Unique maps exclusive to single - player modes * How long can you last in wave - based target practic
WEAPONS AND GEAR * Over 40 upgradeable
weapons: pistols, assault rifles, sub-machine guns, sniper rifles and the awesome Gatling Gun * Upgrade your armor and kit including helmets, body armor and grenades * 10 configurable loadouts for tactical superiority * Stand out from the crowd with rare weapons and equipment, including the limited edition \» Jack O \» Lantern \» disguise * Stunning 3D graphics with incredibly detailed weapon models EXTENSIVE MULTIPLAYER RANKING AND CLAN FUNCTIONALITY * Sophisticated social and clan management systems including Clan v Clan battles * Chart your progress in the global rankings * Take part in daily rewards and challenges to win prizes TEST YOUR SKILLS OFFLINE * Hone your skills offline with single - player combat VS bots across 16 fully customizable stages * Unique maps exclusive to single - player modes * How long can you last in wave - based target practic
weapons: pistols, assault rifles, sub-machine guns, sniper rifles and the awesome Gatling Gun * Upgrade your armor and kit including helmets, body armor and grenades * 10 configurable
loadouts for tactical superiority * Stand out from the crowd with rare
weapons and equipment, including the limited edition \» Jack O \» Lantern \» disguise * Stunning 3D graphics with incredibly detailed weapon models EXTENSIVE MULTIPLAYER RANKING AND CLAN FUNCTIONALITY * Sophisticated social and clan management systems including Clan v Clan battles * Chart your progress in the global rankings * Take part in daily rewards and challenges to win prizes TEST YOUR SKILLS OFFLINE * Hone your skills offline with single - player combat VS bots across 16 fully customizable stages * Unique maps exclusive to single - player modes * How long can you last in wave - based target practic
weapons and equipment, including the limited edition \» Jack O \» Lantern \» disguise * Stunning 3D graphics with incredibly detailed
weapon models EXTENSIVE MULTIPLAYER RANKING AND CLAN FUNCTIONALITY * Sophisticated social and clan management systems including Clan v Clan battles * Chart your progress in the global rankings * Take part in daily rewards and challenges to win prizes TEST YOUR SKILLS OFFLINE * Hone your skills offline with single - player combat VS bots across 16 fully customizable stages * Unique maps exclusive to single - player modes * How long can you last in wave - based target practice mode?
Lastly, the Hammerburst will no longer be a
loadout weapon, but available as a secondary
weapon in Core
for pickup.