The Red Moon transforms the Arena and unleashes the Lunar New Year event

The Arena’s atmosphere is completely transformed with the arrival of Update 9.9.0, a patch that dyes the sky with a towering Red Moon and kicks off the Lunar New Year celebrations. If you thought you’d seen every possible scenario in Embark Studios’ competitive shooter, get ready to rediscover them under a brand-new light.

Throughout the event, maps will be filled with thematic decorations, featuring floating lanterns that cast a warm glow over the battlefield. The contrast between the chaos of the firefights and the festive aesthetic creates a unique ambiance, turning every match into a fresh experience.

The event introduces a special Lunar New Year collection, where you can collect rewards directly from lanterns scattered across the Arena. This dynamic adds an extra incentive to every round, blending intense combat with the strategic hunt for prizes. Will you focus solely on the win, or will you also try to secure your event rewards?

As part of this update, Bank It—one of the community’s most beloved modes—makes its return for a limited time. Its comeback is the perfect opportunity to relive frantic matches and test new strategies in an environment that many players already master… or think they do.

Furthermore, the Store is getting a refresh, new free Twitch Drops are now active, and balance adjustments have been applied to several weapons, including the CB-01 Repeater. These changes aim to maintain competitive integrity and freshen up the meta—a crucial element in a title where every tweak can shift the pace of play.

With the Blood Moon shining over the Arena, the message is clear: it’s time to jump back in and take advantage of everything this update brings. The celebration has begun. Are you going to just watch… or will you claim your place under the moon? More information here.