In Brief
- Snowy Seasonal Event: Off The Grid’s Killmas event adds a wintery twist to Teardrop Island with themed challenges and exclusive loot available from December 23 to January 12.
- Interactive Gameplay: Players enjoy themed scavenger hunts, special Twitch viewer rewards, and community-driven events during the festive period.
- New Features and Mechanics: Introduction of a Ranked Mode, Seasonal Tickets as currency, and innovative rewards systems enhance both casual and competitive gameplay experiences.
Seasonal Festivities on Teardrop Island
Off The Grid’s Teardrop Island has transformed into a winter wonderland for the Killmas event, offering new gameplay mechanics such as a Ranked Mode and special holiday-themed rewards. Launched on December 23, the event immerses players in a snowy setting with unique challenges that run until January 12.
Festive Challenges and Rewards
The highlight for many players this season is the stocking scavenger hunt, where finding all 10 hidden stockings rewards players with the coveted Gold Boot. Additionally, six Christmas Combat DJ Tracks can be unlocked through community engagement on Discord. The event not only rewards gameplay effort but also fosters community interaction with special tasks managed by the Community Manager, Aleksa.
Enhanced Twitch Integration
Twitch viewers are not left out of the holiday cheer. By watching streams from affiliated Off The Grid creators, viewers can earn various rewards based on their watch time. Subscription-based support during streams also offers exclusive items like a unique Christmas Sweater.
Introduction of Seasonal Currency
The Killmas event introduces a new seasonal currency, Tickets, obtainable through daily logins, completing challenges, and participating in matches. These Tickets are essential for purchasing seasonal rewards and must be utilized before January 12 when they will expire.
Impact of Event-Specific Map Updates
Teardrop Island’s gameplay dynamics have been altered with updated NPC distributions and modified drop pod configurations. These changes aim to optimize player experience during event-specific tasks like scavenger hunts and further engage players in the themed environment.
Comprehensive Access and Rewards System
Killmas marks a notable integration with the recently updated Ranked Protocol, allowing players to choose their preferred playing mode, be it ranked or casual. An added item conversion system permits players to turn unused blue-tier items into holiday-specific Xmas HEX items.
Event Conclusion
The Killmas event wraps up on January 12, after which all seasonal content becomes unavailable and any remaining Tickets expire. Players are encouraged to fully participate to make the most out of the seasonal offerings.