Combat Arms Content Update: New Map and New Toys

Nexon America released a slew of new content for their first-person shooter, Combat Arms, today.

A room within Sector 25. Photo courtesy of Nexon America

The content includes a new map called Section 25, three new weapons, two new helmets, and a vision gauge listing a targeted player’s kill-to-death ratio and their current hit points along with a new recruitment program that will run through Aug. 25.

Section 25 is a laboratory facility shaped in an oval circuited by long hallways with a central corridor leading to the outer halls.  Players will be able to find cover behind large pillars in the core of the map with an incredibly high ceiling.  The map is also littered with boxes providing for ample cover and hiding places.  Though the facility is sans scientists, the lights and automated doors are still active.

A hallway corridor of Sector 25. Photo courtesy of Nexon America

The Ultimax 100 Machine Gun is a beast of an addition with enough firepower to turn the tide in any firefight.  With a drum magazine loaded to the teeth with ammunition, the Ultimax 100 light machine gun chews through enemies like a rabid wolverine.  Though it’s firing speed is lower than most machine guns, the Ultimax 100 has incredible accuracy for a lead-slinger with a high mark of precision due to it’s rate of fire.  If you find yourself starring up the barrel of this monster, duck and cover quickly.  30 days of use will cost 4,900 NX, 90 days of use will cost 8,900 NX, while permanent ownership will soak up 19,900 NX.

The Ultimax 100 slinging some lead. Photo courtesy of Nexon America

A bolt-action sniper rifle has been added as well.  Dubbed the DSR-1, this rifle is a bit shorter than you might expect; but don’t let it’s length fool you.  The DSR-1 has enough kick to stop a Grizzly mid-rush, no joke.  Due to it’s portability and bull-pup configuration, the DSR-1 will provide an asset for sniper-prone players in run-and-gun situations.  1 day will cost 1,600 GP, 7 days will cost 7,840 GP, while 30 days and 90 days of use will cost 31,200 GP and 86,400 GP respectively.  The DSR-1 is restricted to First Lieutenants.

The DSR-1 sniper rifle has serious kick. Photo courtesy of Nexon America

Every Baron needs a pimp cane, and the new m416 CQB (Epic) assault rifle is just that.  Obtainable only through MYST-N supply crates, the Baron M416 CQB is as beautiful a weapon as it is deadly.  Though a smaller assault rifle (and thus lighter with more portability) the Baron M416 boasts a lethal increase in damage over other M416 models with remarkable rate of fire and accuracy.

The Ballistic Helmet has a wonderful aesthetic while offering multiple benefits to the wearer. Photo courtesy of Nexon America

The Ballistic Helmet may turn out to be the most useful addition to gear.  Offering players 40% headshot protecion with 80% flash protection, the helmet also increases speed by 5% while increasing sprint stamina by 20%.  The Ballistic helmet will cost players 2,500 NX for 30 days of use and 5,900 NX for 90 days of use.  It is restricted to Specialists.

Clan members will also be able to purchase the new Clan Helmet.  Limited to clan members, the helmet will place a picture of your clan’s logo on the sides of the helmet.  Featuring an integrated headset for faster communication during the heat of battle, the helmet will also offer 35% headshot protection.  The helmet is limited to level 3 clan members and Specialists.  A single day of use will cost 500 GP, a week will cost 2,450 GP, a month will cost 9,750 GP, with three months costing 27,000 GP.

The Clan Helmet will sport your clan's logo on each side above the ear pieces. Photo courtesy of Nexon America

KDR/HP Vision will show a targeted player’s current hit points along with their kill-to-death ration in the gauge’s reticle.  A day’s use will cost 1,500NX, with one month and three months of use costing 2,900 and 6,900 NX respectively.

The recruitment plan will incentivise players to recruit friends into the Combat Arms arena.  New recruits will be given a starter kit with a week’s worth of guns and gear with access to a training program that will reward them with 3,000 GP.  Recruits that reach the rank of Sergeant will be rewarded with additional GP, while their friends will receive rewards based on the number of recruits they bring into the fray.

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_Jester PC Guru, Jesus Look-Alike | Patrick Cowles began playing video games on black-screen green-tint Apple 2E traversing the Oregon Trail. Since then his tastes for games have spread to all genres and systems. Yet true to his beginnings Cowles has never strayed too far from his computer roots. Cowles is now a college graduate and writer, but his avid thirst for games has yet to be quenched.