# APB Reloaded APB Reloaded v1.32 'Mobilize' goes live! - Product: APB Reloaded (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/apb-reloaded) - Vendor: Little Orbit - Date: 2024-12-18 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/113400/view/532085271111401689 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/apb-reloaded/releases/2024-12-18-apb-reloaded-v1.32-mobilize-goes-live What's New is an index, not a publisher: every entry below links to the vendor's own release notes, which are the authoritative source. Entries are labelled where they are hand-curated sample data, pre-releases, or drawn from a secondary source such as a developer blog. Reuse: the summaries, labels and curation here are © What's New. Quote freely with attribution and a link back; wholesale republication of the corpus is not permitted — terms: https://whatsnew.fyi/terms. The vendors' own release notes remain their publishers'. --- - **changed** — Eliminated threat-based district segregation and enabled cross-district matchmaking so players can be matched with others across all instances of a specific district type - **changed** — Players can now explore, socialize, or engage in faction-based gameplay while waiting for a suitable match and will be seamlessly moved to a new server once one is found - **changed** — Expanded the player pool for match creation by removing previous district caps, making balanced matches more likely - **changed** — SARD anti-cheat system now fully online with real-time and daily detection methods across all three modes - **changed** — Refined ban policy to apply discretionary bans to players identified with 100% cheating confidence and accrue Cheat Points for lower-confidence detections that may lead to restricted matchmaking or limited features - **added** — Added two new gun games to Beacon Festivities: Blast from the Past Gun Game featuring legacy weapons with minimal sprint delays and Redhill Experiments Gun Game with absurd weaponry - **added** — Added new Elfin' Around role that grants six new titles, 2400 Joker Tickets, and permanent access to lease the DOW Stock NFCP 2 shotgun - **added** — Seasonal weapons HohohoPGL and Snowball grenades will be sent via in-game mail for progression in the Snowball Fight Weapon Role - **added** — Added five new weapons to Joker Ticket Store: CBMP-45 Arrow, Norseman Hel, Norseman Tyr, Norseman Hoenir, Joker RFP-9-SD Talon, and S-AS PDW Hotfoot - **added** — Added new Legendary weapon VBR Enchantress, a high-mobility fast-firing two-shot-to-kill sniper rifle with limited range but superior accuracy on the move - **added** — Seasonal vendors allow players to earn five titles from previous Christmas events and purchase six Christmas-themed weapon skins for Joker Tickets - **changed** — Holiday 2024 event progression roles have been tweaked so players can grind at their own pace - **added** — Holiday 2024 ARMAS sale runs from December 18th with all items discounted by 15% - **added** — New permanent ARMAS addition: Future Tech Weapon Skin - **added** — Limited-time Christmas 2024 ARMAS items available including Stocks out Bundle and Christmas Classics Bundle with six themed weapon skins As the year draws to a close, APB Reloaded v1.32 "Mobilize" delivers a wide range of improvements, new features, and seasonal content. After the significant New Horizon update in August and a return of the 2018 Halloween festivities in October, the focus now turns to refining matchmaking, strengthening anti-cheat measures, and celebrating the holidays in style. Below are the key highlights and additions included with the "Mobilize" update and the upcoming Holiday 2024 event starting December 18th. ##### Cross-District Matchmaking What’s New: - Removal of Threat Districts: Traditional threat-based district segregation has been eliminated. Players can now be matched with others across all instances of a specific district type. - Easier Access to Matches: Instead of waiting for a full district, players can relax, explore, socialize, or engage in faction-based gameplay. Once a suitable match is found, participants will be seamlessly moved to a new server. - Expanding the Player Pool: Previous district caps limited opponents to a small pool. With cross-district matchmaking, the entire player population in the same type of district is now available for match creation, greatly increasing the chances of balanced matches. Future Plans: The development team intends to enable cross-type district and even cross-world matchmaking, further broadening the player pool and enhancing the overall gameplay experience. ##### SARD Anti-Cheat Enhancements Multi-Layered Protection: - Real-Time and Daily Detections: All three modes of the new SARD anti-cheat system are now fully online. Some methods provide immediate detections, while others run daily analyses to catch less obvious issues. - Refined Ban Policy: Players identified with 100% cheating confidence are subject to discretionary bans. Those with lower-confidence detections accrue “Cheat Points.” These points may lead to restricted matchmaking or limited features until they expire, reducing exposure to suspected cheaters while minimizing false-positive impacts on regular players. Monitoring and Adjustments: The system will be closely observed, with prompt adjustments made as needed. The goal is to maintain a fair, enjoyable environment for all players. ##### Holiday 2024 Event: Starting December 18th This year’s holiday festivities return to the classic spirit of APB: Reloaded’s Christmas events. Progression roles have been tweaked so players can grind at their own pace. New titles, Joker Tickets, and unique weapon unlocks await participants who engage with the various activities and challenges. ##### The Beacon Festivities: Five Rotating Minigames: Two new gun games join the rotation - “Blast from the Past” Gun Game: Experience legacy weapons with original stats, including minimal sprint delays for high-speed combat. - “Redhill Experiments…?” Gun Game: Experiment with absurd weaponry, from the PMG-SD ‘Staple Gun’ to the N-SPiN 3310, and even a Redhill attempt at “Snowparo.” Returning favorites include: - Prototype Testing Grounds – A fan-favorite pushing the limits of regular APB weapon rules. - 12 Deaths of Christmas – Classic Gun Game with adjusted mods for smoother play. - Snowball Fight! – Faction-based snowball skirmishes using a buffed HohohoPGL. ##### Elfin’ Around Role: Participating in Beacon minigames levels the new “Elfin’ Around” role. Progression grants six new titles, 2400 Joker Tickets, and permanent access to lease the DOW Stock NFCP 2 shotgun. ##### Mission District Mayhem: - Seasonal weapons (HohohoPGL and Snowball grenades) will be sent via in-game mail. Use them to progress the returning “Snowball Fight!” Weapon Role in Mission Districts and earn Joker Tickets, new titles, and the Candy Cane weapon skin. - Look out for special community-wide Snowball Fights and Gun Games organized by Staff and GMs throughout the holiday season, offering additional Joker Ticket rewards. ##### Seasonal Vendors: The Elves have refreshed their stock, al _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/113400/view/532085271111401689]_