Year 8 Season 2: Operation Dread Factor Reveal Megathread

This post will serve as a megathread for information about Year 8 Season 2: Operation Dread Factor.

You can re-watch the reveal here: https://youtu.be/QmI8_FqV0j4

General

• Test Server launch: Monday, May 15
• Live Server launch: TBD
• Gameplay overview trailer: https://youtu.be/XG_D5VqLnUM

New Defender: Fenrir

• 2 speed Operator from Sweden
• Gadget: F-NATT Dread Mine
  • Throwable device that sticks to surfaces and releases fear-inducing gas when nearby opponents are detected & gadget is activated
  • Restricts vision for attackers when in gas to a few meters
  • Only 3 of a total of 5 mines can be actived at once
• Countering
  • Bulletproof when inactive but can be exploded
  • Can be shot when active
  • EMPs deactive gadget and open bulletproof shielding
  • Can be zapped by Twitch Drones and Zero Cameras when active
• Primary weapons:
  • MP7
  • SASG-12
• Secondary weapons:
  • Bailiff .410
• Secondary gadgets:
  • Bulletproof Camera
  • Barbed Wire

Map Rework: Consulate

• Completely built from ground up
• Reduced spawn peak opportunities, easier to approach building
• Added exterior wall to front balcony
• Reworked garage gameplay loop

Gameplay Updates, New Features & Other Changes

Permanent Arcade Playlist

• Permanent playlist for Arcade Modes
• Select which mode to play throug matchmaking preferences
• Custom Games available

Balancing

• Added Observation Blocker secondary gadget
  • Deployed to the ground
  • Creates wall that blocks vision of attacker observation tools
  • Destroyed by bullets and explosions, hacked by Brava
• Grim buff: Increased deployment speed, area of effect, and duration

Shooting Range

• Added new lane for customizable aiming programs like moving targets & more

Player Comfort

• Added free cam to Match Replay
• Improved defuser pickup, re-added (optional) automatic pickup

Accessibility

• Improved controller layout presets