Global Agenda Version 1.35, dubbed “Sandstorm Phase Two”, has been released to the Public Test Server for initial testing over the weekend of July 2 through July 5.  Among many other great new features, this release introduces the Sonoran Desert Open PvE Zone, 10-Person Defense Raids, and Consumables.

Version 1.35 represents the second phase of major new features and content being added to Global Agenda as part of the free Sandstorm expansion. The first phase was released in early June.

Public Testing for Version 1.35 will unfold over multiple test weekends, with each weekend having specific test goals. The final date for live deployment of Version 1.35 will be determined based on Public Test Server results and feedback. For the full Version 1.35 Week One Public Test Server Guide, see the article on the Answer Center.

Once released, Version 1.35 will be free to all players that have purchased Global Agenda. Players should be reminded that Global Agenda no longer requires a subscription to access any game content. For those still considering a purchase of Global Agenda, the game is on sale through July 5 on Steam for 33% off.

Major Highlights

• SONORAN DESERT ZONE: Players may step outside Dome City into the Sonoran Desert open PvE zone. Designed primarily for those between Levels 5 and 15, players within the Zone may accept missions from NPC’s in order to progress a story-arc, learn more about the neighboring Desert Dweller and Recursive Colony factions, and earn loot and experience.

• 10-PERSON DEFENSE RAIDS: Facilities around Dome city are key targets of the Recursive Colony faction. When the Recursive Colony attacks, alarms sound within Dome City and the RAIDS mission type will become activated on your MISSION screen. Join the Raid queue solo, or as a pre-made team of up to 10 players, to be matched into a ten-person defense team and transported to an area that needs to be defended. Note that these missions are designed to be difficult and are available only to players Level 30+.

• CONSUMABLES: Players may now craft Consumable items that can be used once while in a combat mission to give a short-term boost. Once used, that item is consumed. In order to equip a consumable, you must have a Consumable in your inventory, and fill the Consumable slot on your Equip screen. Only one consumable may be equipped at a time.

• SALVAGE: Weapons and Armor that you do not desire to keep may be salvaged by clicking the Salvage button while the item is selected on your Inventory menu. When a weapon or armor piece is salvaged, you will receive a component loot drop put into your inventory (many of the components gained through salvage are useful when crafting consumables).

Additional Sandstorm features, such as PvP Tournaments and significant improvements to the token system, among others, will be in upcoming updates to the Public Test Server.