Faction Warfare is a new gamemode introduced in 22/10/2021 in SAS : Zombie Assault 4.
Editor’s note: These may be subject to change.
Faction Warfare
Faction Warfare was introduced in version 1.10. The goal is to compete and conquer various planets amongst various factions. Each planet has different milestones to achieve. Conquering a planet gives players in a faction benefits such as planet related credits and faction credits.
Official In-game description
The Morlok Mining Co is hiring competing groups of SAS agents to secure their interests on lucrative mining worlds. Mercenary Factions within the system are offering temporary contracts to join and fight alongside your teammates to complete milestone objectives on each world. The first faction to reach each milestone will gain control of the planet and earn planetary favours for as long as they hold it. Other factions can take control of the planet by being the first to reach the next milestone. Your performance on missions will also earn you credits. Credits and planetary favours can be traded in the Morlok Armory for exclusive gear, packs of equipment, or cash.
New Mechanics/Features
Faction Warfare Store
The Faction Warfare Store is one of the mechanics introduced alongside the initial Faction Warfare mode. It uses Faction Creds and Planet Creds as its main currency. Said store offers: Strongboxes (From Promethium up to Nantonium/Black and its keys.), Weapons (Usually 10**/10*** [RED].), Armor Pieces from the Dynamo, Overwatch, Mastadon, Vulkan or Mako sets and Instant Revive Tokens from varying Faction/Planet cred prices.
Rewards
Rewards are split into two. Faction creds and Planetary Favours. These rewards can be used to purchase items from the armory.
Faction Creds
Participating in missions will reward players with faction creds based on their performance.
Planetary Favours
Completing missions on planets will reward the faction with planet creds. The higher the faction's contribution the better rewards are for the faction. Each planet rewards different creds.
Armory
With faction and planet creds obtained, one can spend them on various items in the Armory, the Faction Warfare store. Level 5 and higher strongboxes, 10’’’ red weapons, cash, black strong boxes and keys, a consumable pack, new Faction Warfare weapons exclusive to the Armory, and as of now, an elite augment core are all things seen in the Armory so far that can be purchased.
Weapons and Armours
Weapons and armours available to be purchased in the armory.
Weapons
GG17(pistol)
Thundershock(shotgun)
Avalanche(flamethrower)
Depth Charge(rocket launcher)
Exterminator(disc thrower)
Krakatoa(laser)
Havoc(rocket launcher)
Factions
Players are split into 4 different factions which may be the following:
-Guardians.
-Nomads.
-Outlaws.
-Spartans.
-Centurions.
-Corsairs.
-Rangers.
-Vanguard.
Planets
Zeta
A volcanic planet that holds precious minerals and metals. Prior to the invasion it served as a mining platform to Morlok. Due to its precious minerals and resources, Morlok is wiling to sacrifice whatever they have to regain this planet. Zombies here have 25% extra damage due to adapting to such harsh environments.
Epsilon
This looks to be a lush vegetative planet (based on looks) that Morlok has set their headquarters in. This planet is where the base of operations and the main company of Morlok resides (at least within this system). To secure operation within the company remains smoothly this planet is required to be defended. Zombies here have extra 15% health and 10% extra speed.
Sigma
Sigma is an oceanic planet. Zombies here are reported to be more healthy than normal. Zombies here have extra 15% health and 10% extra speed.
Xi
Xi is a frozen planet. Zombies here have adapted to the freezing cold, resulting in slower speeds but heavier defenses. Zombies here have 30% extra health.
Omicron
Omicron is a gas giant planet. Omicron's gas is harvested and used by Morlok for various industry applications prior to the infection. Zombies on Omicron have extra 20% speed after adapting to the gassy and less dense planets.
Patch Notes
The following are all patch notes relating to the Faction War Update.
Version 1.10.1 Patch Notes
- Faction War
- Players can join a quick or private match with players of the same faction. (You don't have to be in a matching war)
- General performance and stability improvement.
- Bug Fixes
- Bug Fix: Fixed players returning to the faction war planet selection screen after playing normal games.
- Bug Fix: Fixed players ending up in an empty faction if they try and join a full faction using a invite code.
- Bug Fix: Worms now have the correct texture again.
- Bug Fix: Fixed the Devastator using its ground slam while moving.
- Bug Fix: Fixed player names and icons not always appearing in the faction leaderboard. (no more pink boxes)
- Bug Fix: Fixed some zombie pathing issues in Faction War
- Bug Fix: Level 4 Sniper Mastery now correctly applies a 25% damage bonus to critical hits.
Version 1.10 Patch Notes
- All out FACTION WAR!
- Mercenary factions are offering temporary licenses to team up and fight alongside others for the Morlok Mining corp.
- Complete milestone objectives on each of the five new mining and three new game modes.
- Morlok offer access to their Armory. Including new and exclusive weapons and armor. For anyone brave enough to join up.
- Bug Fixes
- Bug Fix: Health Bonus from armour now applies correctly. Fir example Titan MEM Trooper was 0.1% health increase now 10%
- Bug Fix: Players no longer move faster than intended when running dragonfly using a keyboard.
Gallery
Trivia
- Omicron seems to be based on Jupiter, albeit purple in color.
- This is based by the eye storm and the stripy appearance of Omicron.
- Faction Warfare is the first major update since 2017. Marking a 4 year gap in between updates.
- If the Store is offering 3 Black Keys, its art will still show 5 keys instead of 3.
- The Store still says "Inventory" on the item selection scroll as of November 1st, 2021.
- All planets in the first system are named after letters in the Greek alphabet.
- Each planet's stations are cosmetically different. (The current planet's landscape showing in some areas, certain rooms having different background props in them and etc.) The middle reactors are also different colours that correspond to some planets.
- The art for Xi and Omicron implies that Xi is a moon of Omicron.