Defiance 3.1: Midsummer Mutiny

Patch 3.1 brings the new Dark Matter Expedition "Heaven Sent" and the Summer Solstice Event "Midsummer Mutiny".

PS3, PC & Xbox 360 Date:
NA: 6/30/15 @ 10:00 AM PDT
EU: 6/30/15 @ 5:00 PM GMT

Source: http://forums.defiance.com/showthread.php?218674-Defiance-3.1-Midsummer-Mutiny&p=1784845#post1784845

Features

Midsummer Mutiny

• Take on Dark Matter and their Bulwarks in Major Arkfalls during the Midsummer Mutiny Event. Stick around to the end of a Major Event and catch the fireworks show!
• You might even get your own Firework Spike, or titles unique to this event, such as Sol Survivor, Zenith Crusader and Midsummer Knight (Patron only).
• Contribute to the fireworks show or start your own by acquiring your own novelty Firework Rocket Launcher, and collect all 8 in game colors from different Reputation Vendors around Paradise.
• Complete your Tarr Family Daily and Weekly Contracts for a chance at the Emancipator Jackpot weapon.

Expeditions

• A new expedition is available: Heaven Sent. This expedition is the interior of an Arkbreak, and is the most difficult yet! You can access this expedition from Alcatraz island like all other expeditions.
• Expedition loot has gone through some changes. Rewards at high tiers have increased, and new itemization tiers have been added so rewards will continue to improve through Tier 35, round 10.
• End bosses in expeditions are now more generous with loot. In addition, they’ll always drop at least one cyber rig or cyber chip.

Promotions

New Lockbox Available on the Store

• New Synergy Lockbox: "The Emancipator: Sol's Prominence Crate" - This lockbox has the brand new synergy Sol's Prominence, and include a new Jackpot weapon "The Emancipator".  - This rotating limited time lockbox is only available for a short time, and will include 1 epic or better weapon (with a high chance at legendary) and 3 mods for the exclusive synergy (with a chance at a legendary mod!). First jackpot image shown below.

New Patriot Bundle

• This new bundle is available for bits in the Defiance Store, only during the Midsummer Mutiny event! This bundle includes the following:
  • Liberty Infiltrator outfit and headgear
  • TMW Hannibal 800R
  • 30-day Patron Pass
  • Exclusive Red-White-Blue version of the Midsummer Firework Launcher
  • All 8 single color Midsummer Firework Launchers
  • 10 Large Firework spikes
  • Paradise Patriot title for all characters

Game Update

Lockbox Update

• Removed the Corporate Espionage Crate from the Lock Box vendor in game.

Bug Fixes

• The damage infector bugs deal now increases with the power rating of the infector that was used.
• The animation for the reloading of a BMG now syncs up with the duration of the reload.
• Removed the errant manufacturer damage and recoil bonus from the randomized Solstice Blast Rifle.

Perk Changes

• Added a 15 second cooldown for the Detachment perk. This perk was always meant to have a cooldown, as it was too strong without it.