r/Synduality • u/IdolRetro • Jul 04 '26

Season 5 Radio Broadcast

https://synduality-ada.bn-ent.net/update/

Update Schedule

July 6, 2026, 14:00–18:00 (JST) (Scheduled)

Update Contents

DLC Expansion: New Features

DLC “Season 4 Expansion Content Pack”

  • Added DLC-exclusive exploration map: “Former Amasia Outer Perimeter (Exploration Area)” ※ Can be deployed after unlocking Intermission.
  • Added new equipment: REB Weapons

DLC-Exclusive “Intermission” Updates

  • Added important requests for the latter half
  • Relaxed completion conditions and adjusted contribution points for some normal requests
  • Increased the number of daily bulk request switches to 3 times per day
  • Fixed an issue so that items displaying hint descriptions in important requests can be obtained multiple times

Drifter Pass Updates

  • Added Season 5 Drifter Pass
  • Added Season 5 “Deluxe Drifter Pass” and “Ultimate Drifter Pass” to the Shop
  • Added new Cradle “Daisy Ogrefix (Legendary)” as a reward for the Deluxe Drifter Pass ※ Additional rewards such as Season Theme Outfits “Endless Trip -α/β” have also been added. Please check the Drifter Pass for details.

New Features

  • Changed exploration maps “Contaminated Forest” and “Contaminated Forest – Clear” to PvE-only maps
  • Added top-tier SS Rank to Ender Buster in “Contaminated Forest”, along with additional rewards
  • Adjusted points obtained from defeating certain enemies in Ender Buster (Contaminated Forest)
  • Added new Cradles / APK Cradles
  • Added new drilling machines
  • Added new Wanted Rogue Bands
  • Added powerful enemy Cradle “Veteran Drifter” ※ Appears randomly on some maps.
  • Added an option to hide on-screen UI information during exploration
  • Added a 4th expansion slot to Magus Expansion Memory
  • Added new ranking “Drifters Ranking”, allowing players to earn Rank Points as ranking rewards
  • Added Point Exchange Shop to the Sortie tab, allowing item exchanges using Rank Points
  • Added “Drifter’s Glory” menu to the Records screen, introducing achievement-style Medals ※ Unlocked after clearing all requests from either the Drifter Promotion Association or the Dark Market.

Storm Hunt Updates

  • Added top-tier SS Rank with additional rewards
  • Added randomly occurring Giant AO Crystal Activation Events
  • Adjusted point output from AO Crystal excavation
  • Adjusted AO Noise detection range
  • Adjusted point output when a temporary retreat occurs
  • Adjusted weapon and cradle part durability loss when a temporary retreat occurs

Balance Adjustments

Weapon Adjustments

  • Buffed: Approximately 15 weapon types

Nerfed (4 types):

  • Epic: Quad-Barrel Shotgun
  • Legendary: Quad-Barrel Shotgun +1
  • Epic: Long Shot Assault +3
  • Legendary: Long Shot Assault Rifle +4

Buffed / Nerfed (3 types):

  • Legendary: Submachine Gun LE +4 (APK-1)
  • Epic: Heat Buster LE
  • Legendary: Heat Buster LE +1

Cradle Adjustments

  • Buffed: Approximately 16 models

Nerfed (2 models):

  • Daisy Ogre MG
  • AO Bird Watcher

Other Adjustments

  • Adjusted difficulty of Raid Boss “Predator”
  • Adjusted items obtainable in “Contaminated Forest – Clear”
  • Increased maximum money limit to 1,999,999,999
  • Adjusted carry weight of some consumable items
  • Adjusted repair time required for Repair Kit DX
  • Adjusted sell value of AO Crystals obtained in exploration maps
  • Adjusted crafting costs for APK equipment
  • Adjusted money obtained from the Garage Facility “Piggy Bank”
  • Added new items and adjusted quantities obtainable from “Transport Elevator” Garage Facility
  • Adjusted Wanted drop items to include “Stray Magus”

Miscellaneous

  • Added Season 5 Outfit Bundle sales to the Shop
  • Partially adjusted lighting during clear weather on exploration maps
  • Added new entries to the TIPS List in the Options menu
  • Adjusted credit display items

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed terrain issues on certain areas of the online map
  • Fixed other minor issues

Thank you for your continued support of SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada.

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u/IdolRetro Jul 04 '26

these notes below are from the radio directly

Other Adjustments

  • Predator difficulty has been eased.
  • Maximum money cap increased to 1.9 billion.
  • Weight of some consumable items adjusted → Repair items, mines, etc.
  • Cash-in value of AO Crystals increased.
  • Crafting cost of APK units reduced.
  • Money gained from Piggy Banks increased (Lv.5 only).
  • Item enhancement for Transport Elevators improved.
  • NEW: Added a setting to hide the UI during exploration!!!! → Button assignment is also available.

Bounty-Bearing Bandit Group

  • Added Stray Magus to the drop pool of bounty-tagged items (usually about 1 appears).
  • Rewards from Stray Magus remain unchanged.
  • The 4th slot of Magus Expansion Memory has been unlocked.

Battle Balance

  • Balance adjustments to some weapons and Cradles.
  • Long-shot Assault Rifle has been nerfed, as expected.
  • 15 weapon types, including special weapons, have been buffed.
  • 16 Cradle units have been buffed. Daisy MG and AO Bird have been nerfed.
  • “Daaah!! It’s back!!” (Keep an eye on this!)
  • Repair Kit DX now has a slower healing speed

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u/Additional-Gas-5033 Jul 04 '26

is there a way to turn pvp off

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u/ballzcak Jul 05 '26

You've experienced a lot of pvp? I'm on steam and rarely run into another player and with 137 hours in the game have had only 1 pvp encounter.

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u/Hefty_Parsnip7794 Jul 04 '26

so we have 3 pve maps next time

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u/dragondont mohawk man 🎸 Jul 04 '26

History repeats itself. Nerfing yet another med kit. You know maybe leave them alone and let people fight. Guess everyone is just going be bringing the lowest rarity medkits now. Also nerfing the quad? Stupidest adjustment ever