Airdrops

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Airdrops are a game mechanic added in the v0.13.0 "Terminal Velocity" update. Two Airdrops spawn naturally in each game, but more can be called on demand using the Radio. Airdrops contain a randomized selection of high-value loot. Airdrops are dropped from a plane that flies over the map, and the location of where the airdrop will land is revealed to all players in the game using a ping alert after the airdrop is dropped from the plane.

Location and Spawning

Two Airdrops naturally spawn each game at a random location within the safe circle. However, it is possible to call additional Airdrops using the rare Radio.

The normal Airdrop is the most common. The Gold Airdrop is significantly rarer, replacing a normal airdrop 5% of the time (see obstacles.ts), but drops powerful weapons such as the ACR and Barrett M95, which are exclusive to the Gold Airdrop and the Flint Stone.

Loot & More

Airdrops contain rare and useful loot, including powerful weapons, large scopes, medical supplies, and exclusive skins. The loot table can be found here. Very rarely, a Gold Airdrop will spawn with a G19.

Tips

• Airdrops are a source of high-value loot but are also a source of danger. Be careful when approaching an Airdrop, as other players may be waiting in ambush.
  • Thus, if you see an Airdrop nearby, you can wait for other players to approach it and then attack them.
  • If you are pursuing this strategy make sure to have a good CQC weapon such as the Flues.
  • Conversely, make sure to check your surroundings when approaching an Airdrop, as well as bushes and other areas nearby where players may be hiding.
• Unopened Airdrops with their cover on ("Airdrop" in the sidebar) are indestructible and reflect bullets, providing a good source of temporary cover.
  • However, they can easily be opened by interacting with them so be cautious of relying on them for cover.
• Once you loot an Airdrop, you can hang around it and wait for other players to approach it, then attack them with your new loot.
  • However, if you are not confident in your ability to win a fight, it may be better to leave the area as soon as you have finished looting it.

Trivia

• The Airdrop was designed by scared_penguin
• Airdrops were reskinned to be Christmas-themed during the 2023 Winter event
  • The plane was replaced with a sleigh (and its accompanying sound was also replaced to sound like bells) and the Airdrop itself was retextured to look like a present
  • They were reskinned by emeraldneo and A
• The silhouette of the plane that releases Airdrops is that of a Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules

History

• v0.14.0 (2023 Winter)
  • Reskinned airdrops to be Christmas-themed
  • Fixed airdrops spawning in the gas
  • Fixed airdrop pings not showing up sometimes
• v0.13.0
  • Added Airdrops