Phase 1 of the long awaited "Sandstorm" update is finally here.

"Over 30 New Weapons, including a Combat Jetpack (shoot while flying), new melee devices for each class and many more…
A whole new loot, token, weapon and armor system adding thousands of unique device/stat combinations and improving the rewards for play.
New Dome City Stores, including Weapon shops for each class, Cybercuts for hair customization and Genolab for facial reconstruction.
Fully revamped Agency-vs-Agency gameplay, now with a single world map.
More ways to experience Special Ops PvE, including a new Solo PvE mode, the ability to join matches with a teams from 2 to 4 players, and a new Ultra-Max Security level.
New PvP maps
New 10v10 Arena PvP, which allows pre-made teams of up to 10 players to compete.
and much more...
"

So in some ways, sadly we are being tied to a loot-like system like EVERY OTHER MMO which sucks (I preferred a more Planetside type approach), but it gives people something to work towards.

But it's not just weapons and a new loot system, oh no... A new AvA system has been introduced as well as several new PVP maps and the ability to (finally) play missions solo.
Even better is that you still don't HAVE to subscribe to the game unless you want to play every part so there is still the free bit if you aren't the paying for MMO's type, though we all know the fun is had by people that do pay.

As an additional bonus those that pre-subscribe before official subs kick off some time in the summer will get awarded daily, whether you log on or not, conquest and mec tokens to buy new shineys with.

To find out more read the full patch list

I know what I'm doing this weekend!

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