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1 patcheslast touched 104mo ago▲ +3

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Nov 2, 2017·Devblog 184+3
- ▲✨Newcrate spawn—→Basic Crate
  Basic crates have been added to supermarkets, gas stations, and warehouses.
  Increased loot availability
- ▲📊NumericElite Crate count—→2
  Military Tunnels now spawn 2 elite crates.
  Increased high-tier loot
- ≈🔁Reworkcomponent chance—→40% WB
  Crates now always spawn one component with a 40% chance of being a Weapon Bench item.
  Loot table standardization
- ▲🔁ReworkAirdrop contentsVariable→2 weapons + ammo, 2 armor
  Airdrops now consistently drop 2 weapons with ammo and 2 pieces of armor.
  Guaranteed high-value drops