Defiance 3.4: Dark Metamorphosis - Patch Notes

The Dark Metamorphosis update adds new missions, a new single player instance, new pursuits and new arkfalls.

NA: 3/1/16 @ 8:00 AM PST | EU: 3/1/16 @ 4:00 PM GMT

Source: http://forums.defiance.com/showthread.php?234827-Defiance-3.4-Dark-Metamorphosis 

FEATURES

Dark Metamorphosis

The Neo Votanis Front have emerged from hiding, and are utilizing the power of the Shrill to further their dangerous agenda. Travel to Port Bruno, and eventually to the Monterey Peninsula, to stop them if you can!

New Missions

Who are the Neo Votanis Front and what is their connection to the Shrill? Battle through all new missions to learn more!

• First mission, "Dark Metamorphosis: Dark Shadows" starts in Port Bruno.
• This mission chain is available to players of all EGO Levels.

New Single Player Instance

Explore the dusty streets of Old Monterey and the secrets they contain upon reaching the end of the Dark Metamorphosis mission chain!

• Challenge the Neo Votanis Front and Shrill through a single player instance in Monterey. Dig deeper into the secrets of the Shrill with all new cutscenes and story content!

New Pursuits

New pursuits have been added for Dark Metamorphosis. Complete Shrill Slayer 3 for a special reward!

Arkfalls

* New Shrill minor arkfalls “Invasive Species” are showing up in Silicon Valley. Defeat the Shrill in time or face the consequences!

GAME UPDATE

WEAPON CHANGES

• Increased the base damage of the Berzerker shotgun to be more competitive with other shotguns.
• All variants of FRC SAWs and VBI Assuault Rifles have had their aim accuracy improved

NEW STORE LOCKBOX

• The new Synergy Lockbox, "Miasma: Epidemic Supply Crate" is now available on the Bit Store! It contains the brand new synergy Epidemic, and contains 1 epic or better weapon and 3 mods from rare to legendary (at least 1 epic or better), all with the limited time Epidemic mod synergy!

Epidemic Mod Synergy

1. +10% Mag
2. +10% Rate of Fire
3. +10% Crit
4. On hit Infect enemies with shrill for 5s increasing damage taken by 7% (Cooldown: 5s) Enemies that die while infected spawn a shrill feeder which will infect targets they attack

• Weapon types included in the crate:
  • Shrilltech Quick Repeater
  • Shrilltech Assault Rifle
  • Shrilltech SAW
  • Shrilltech Pulser
  • Shrilltech HP-6 Wolfhound
  • Shrilltech Berserker
  • Shrilltech Nano Fragger
• Lucky individuals may receive the Jackpot weapon “Miasma” HP-6 Wolfhound
  
  

 

NEW BUNDLE: SHRILL HUNTER PACK

• Lay waste to the Dark Matter and Shrill of Monterey with this new bundle! This limited time pack will contain the following items:
  • Shrilltech Blast Rifle Epic weapon
  • "Shrill Hunter" Outfit and Headgear
  • Vehicle: TMW Hannibal 800R "Shrill Seeker"
  • 30-day Patron Pass
  • Unique Title: 'Shrill Hunter'