CCP Games's free-to-play first-person shooter is tied to the EVE Online MMORPG

Mar 6, 2014 09:26 GMT  ·  By

Dust 514's next update will offer the free-to-play first-person shooter's fans an expanded arsenal to assist them in the everlasting struggle for control and domination.

CCP Games' PlayStation 3 exclusive shooter is loosely tied-in with the massively multiplayer online science fiction role-playing game Eve Online, taking place in the same persistent universe, with player actions in one game having an effect in the other and vice versa.

Although initially previewed with much anticipation, the full release never gained the traction the developers had hoped for; nonetheless, it still has a devoted and steady fanbase and CCP is continually releasing new updates with fresh content and tweaks.

The last release introduced the Combat and Rail rifles, which have instantly become fan-favorites inside Dust 514, as such the developers decided to release not two, but three exciting weapons with the launch of Uprising 1.8.

The Caldari Bolt Pistol is a high-impact handgun firing kinetic projectiles with pinpoint accuracy. Being the result of years of R&D, the pistol is the finest refinement of technology, delivering the most powerful handgun on the market.

The Bolt Pistol is currently available in a single variant, an automatic charge-shot version that requires a short pre-fire charge for each shot. It comes with high damage per shot and great accuracy, but the small clip requires skill and premeditation in order to make every shot count.

The Caldari Magsec SMG is a semi-automatic firearm with a range well beyond what other conventional sidearms possess, with a state of the art feeding system allowing sustained fire with deadly accuracy, making it a formidable kinetic weapon.

The weapon's modular design means that the magsec is available in a multitude of combat configurations, including silencers and optical sights, and its reliability has made it see widespread use throughout the cluster.

The Magsec SMG will only be available as a fully automatic variant initially, and will require a short pre-fire charge, similar to the rail rifle. It is characterized by high damage per round and increased range, but it features a lower rate of fire and smaller clip size than other SMGs.

Gallente Ion Pistol
Gallente Ion Pistol
The Gallente Ion Pistol is a supremely efficient close quarters weapon, capable of rupturing shields and scorching armor with its high-density plasma slugs. However, its immense power comes with a drawback, as the excessive heat generated can make the weapon seize if the rate of fire is not carefully controlled.

The weapon is capable of overcharging to produce a focused discharge that can instantly neutralize most soft targets, but the overriding of internal temperature controls will shut down internal systems until the excess heat can be flushed from the weapon's core.

The Ion Pistol will currently come in a single variant capable of semi-automatic and charged shot fire, with lower damage than the Scrambler pistol but larger clip and higher rate of fire. The charged shot does not consume additional ammo, allowing players to maximize the efficiency of their ammunition when at close range.

A number of different balance tweaks have also been implemented in Uprising 1.8, and the complete list of changes can be found on the Dust 514 website.

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