If you have been waiting for the right moment to power through the new Emergence content, this is it. Wildgate has activated a Double XP event alongside a new trial system that lets you test premium hardware without spending your currency.
Accelerating the Emergence Grind
The Double XP event is active right now across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, running until December 1, 2025. While XP boosts are standard fare for live-service shooters, the timing here is critical. With the recent launch of the Emergence Adventure, many crews are still working to unlock the mid-to-high tier rewards. This multiplier applies to all Adventures, effectively halving the time required to hit those late-stage milestones.
What are Free Item Weekends?
Perhaps more interesting than the raw XP is the introduction of "Free Item Weekends." This appears to be a new initiative to shake up the meta by temporarily unlocking specific hardpoints for the entire player base. It solves a common issue in tactical shooters: players hesitating to unlock niche gear because they aren't sure if it fits their playstyle.
For this inaugural weekend, two specific hardpoints are available for everyone to equip:
- Force Wave: A crowd-control staple. If you typically play a close-quarters brawler ship, this is excellent for disrupting enemy positioning or shoving boarders off your deck.
- Fire Suppressor: With incendiary builds currently popular in the rotation, this utility item provides crucial damage mitigation, extinguishing fires before they eat through your hull integrity.
Both the XP boost and the free access to these hardpoints are available until December 1. If you haven't finalized your loadout for the current season, use this time to test if the Force Wave offers enough utility to replace your current defensive slot.