‘Onward’ Mercenary Mode Update 1.14 Available Now
Fans of Quest’s quintessential tactical shooter are in for a treat, as Onward’s Update 1.14 launches now. With a brand-new game mode, graphical updates to a fan-favorite map, and more, it’s a great time to dive back in. And if you’re new to Onward, you can pick up the game for 24% off, now through February 26!
Mercenary Mode
A multi-mission PvE operation, Mercenary Mode lets you attempt to complete a contract and compete for the highest score. You’ll choose from a variety of missions with various objectives, some of which are completely new to Onward:
- Eliminate: Kill all the enemies
- Escape: Get out before the enemy gets you
- Extract: Find the hard drive and make your escape
- Sabotage: Transmissions are interrupted—disable the jamming device
- Transmit: Find the uplink location and send the code
Alone or with friends, you’ll start with the bare minimum supply kit and earn rewards by completing missions. Choose wisely to craft an optimal loadout as the missions increase in difficulty.
And keep an eye on your six: Defeat in a mission means your contract resets.
Scoring is based on your performance for each mission, with points awarded for your survival rating, time, objective completion, and enemy kills. Complete the seven-mission contract and you’ll unlock Infinite Mode, so you can compete on a second global scoreboard.
Bazaar: Better than Ever
The fan-favorite Bazaar map gets a major overhaul, with updated textures, new palm trees (complete with fronds that sway in the breeze), several higher-quality vehicle assets, updated environmental audio, and improved lighting throughout.
Rally your unit, charge that headset, and prepare to enter Mercenary Mode today.
