- Farlight 84 New Season Update: "Shadow Academy" - 23 April 2026
Dear Lightcatcher: Greetings! The new season, "Shadow Academy", will go live on April 23 at 04:00 UTC. See below for details on the latest update: · New Triumph Tracker "Shadow Academy" added, including Basic Tracker, Advanced Tracker, and Elite Tracker. Rewards include the Legendary skin "Phantom: Star Pupil" and other rare items · New seasonal Tier core reward "Syfer: Eerie Hacker" added · Farlight Collection prize pool updated with new Legendary skins: "Maggie: Sonic Blast," "MK-24: Nightmare Void," "Vector: Soul Eater," "Duelist: Abyssal Maw," and 110 other new items of various rarities · Exchange shop updated with new Legendary magical-themed weapon skins, Epic flame fury-themed weapon skins, and other skins and supplies · Farlight exchange shop updated with new Epic skins "Beau: Shadow Hunter," "Vector: Deep Flame," Epic landscape painting-themed weapon skins, and other skins and…
- Farlight 84 No-Downtime Patch Notes (February 11) - 10 February 2026
Dear Lightcatcher:Greetings!A game update will be released on February 11 at 02:00 UTC. No server downtime will be required. See below for details on update content: · Added the new Marine Commander item pack, containing the Legendary Nightwatch skin Maritime Guard. Available for purchase from 03:00 UTC on February 12.· Added the new Midnight Fairytale item pack, containing the Legendary Syfer skin Full Moon Hunter. Available for purchase from 03:00 UTC on February 26.· New Ducky New Year! event. Complete missions to obtain the Legendary MK-24 skin Scarlet Thunder and other rewards. Begins on February 11 at 07:00 UTC.· New Lucky Ball Machine event. Lightcatchers can receive exclusive item rewards by completing missions. Begins on February 11 at 07:00 UTC.· New Interstellar Drop event. Complete missions to receive Stellar Tickets and open chests to receive amazing rewards. Begins on Febr…
- Farlight 84 New Season Update: "Spring Supreme" - 4 February 2026
Dear Lightcatcher: Greetings! The new season, "Spring Supreme", will go live on February 5 at 06:00 UTC. See below for details on the latest update: 1. Tactical Skill: Ether Springboard· Places a springboard for squadmates to use. Can be destroyed.· Trait 1: Reduces this skill's cooldown.· Trait 2: Springboard enables double jumping.2. Tactical Skill: Ether Cannon· Equips and aims an Ether Cannon while briefly hovering in mid-air. Ether Cannon can fire up to 3 shots which travel in a straight line and explode upon hitting an obstacle, dealing AoE damage.· Trait 1: Hitting enemies directly with Ether Cannon reduces cooldown. Stacks with multiple hits.· Trait 2: Hitting enemies with Ether Cannon removes their shields and inflicts Armor Lock. Can stack.3. Ultimate Skill: Ether Gate· Places an Ether Gate that reduces incoming projectile damage, pulls throwables towards it, and strengthens E…
- Farlight 84 No-Downtime Patch Notes (January 22) - 21 January 2026
Dear Lightcatcher:Greetings!A game update will be released on January 22 at 02:00 UTC. No server downtime will be required. See below for details on update content: · Added the new Strange Tales item pack, containing the Legendary Maggie skin Sinister Shadows. Available for purchase from 03:00 UTC on January 29.· Added the new Project Foresight item pack, containing the Legendary QBX-95 skin Polaris Phaser. Available for purchase from 03:00 UTC on January 29.· New Silver-Clad event. Complete missions to obtain Ember's Uncommon skin Snowy Visitor and other rewards. Begins on January 29 at 07:00 UTC.· New Tracker XP Bonus event. Obtain 2x the Tracker XP from Daily Checkpoints missions for the first 3 matches you play each day, and 3x the Tracker XP thereafter. Event begins after the update and continues until the end of the season. · Fixed model display issues caused by equipping certain…
- Season 2 Update Patch Notes - 24 December 2025
Dear Lightcatchers,The new Season 2, “Mecha Madness,” is scheduled to launch on December 25!A bold sci-fi aesthetic enters the battlefield, featuring the smart-locking Hornet Pistol, upgraded melee combat with the Power Gauntlet, tactical mobility via Buddy Slider, plus plenty of winter rewards to enjoy. Brand-new S2 content is ready for you to explore!Update Schedule (UTC+0)Dec 24, 23:30 – Matchmaking disabledDec 25, 00:00 – Server maintenance beginsDec 25, 04:00 (Estimated) – Maintenance ends, Season 2 goes liveDuring server maintenance, players can head to their respective platforms to update the game. To enter the new season, please make sure your game is updated to the latest version (actual availability may vary by platform).See below for details on the latest update: · The Hornet Pistol is a high-tech smart weapon with an advanced auto aim assist system, allowing you to lock onto…
- Farlight 84 No-Downtime Patch Notes (November 13) - 12 November 2025
Dear Lightcatcher:Greetings!A game update will be released on November 13 at 02:00 UTC. No server downtime will be required. See below for details on update content:New Events· Added limited-time prize pool Light and Shadow. Legendary skins include Ling Bo: Arbiter of Light, Beau: Fallen Shadow, Striker-12: Fiery Judgment, and Ranger: Shadowplay. Event begins following the update on November 13.· Added new weekend mission event Momoi's Megacharge. Event runs from 7:00 UTC on November 14 to 15:59 UTC on November 17.Feature Changes· Icons for extra rewards included with items in the Farlight Collection Exchange Store are now displayed properly.Fixes· Fixed an issue where Beau's Tactical Skill Eye of Detonation would erroneously play Super Petal Peeper's voice line when cast.· Fixed an issue where Aquatic Zones left behind by Ling Bo's Tidal Shield when in dragon form would not grant Accel…
- Farlight 84 No-Downtime Patch Notes (October 30) - 29 October 2025
\]The Halloween Sign-in Event (originally Oct 30) will be postponed—our “Phantom” skin still has a sneaky little bug! 🐛 We’re fixing it fast and will release the event soon via hot update. Thanks for your patience, Lightcatchers—the pumpkin lights are still shining for you. 🎃\Dear Lightcatcher:Greetings!A game update will be released on October 30 at 02:00 UTC. No server downtime will be required. See below for details on update content:New Events· Added battle event Nextara Traveler, beginning October 30 at 07:00 UTC.· Added sign-in-event Mischief Night, beginning October 30 at 07:00 UTC.· Added limited pack Shining Star, available for purchase on October 30 at 03:00 UTC.· Refreshed the Farlight Collection prize pool, adding the Mythic M4 skin Astral Abyss, Legendary Kui Dou skin Crouching Tiger, and more.Feature Changes· Added display videos for high-level weapon skins in the Wareho…
- Looks like Farlight 84 is now broken on Linux with their latest anti-cheat video calling it out - 17 October 2025
Farlight 84 is a battle royale hero shooter that now appears to be fully broken on Linux, thanks to updates to their anti-cheat. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/10/looks-like-farlight-84-is-now-broken-on-linux-with-their-latest-anti-cheat-video-calling-it-out/
- Farlight 84 New Season Update: "Weaver of Wonders" - 15 October 2025
Dear Lightcatcher,Greetings!The new season, "Weaver of Wonders", is set to go live on October 16!Update Schedule:October 15, 23:30 UTC — Matchmaking temporarily disabledOctober 16, 00:00 UTC — Servers offline for maintenanceDuring this time, players can update to the latest version on their chosen platform (update times may vary). Maintenance is expected to last about 4 hours, and the new season will launch once the server reopens.The "Weaver of Wonders" season introduces:The new Lightcatcher Jue ChenThe new Skyland areaThe new Evo Raid Arcade ModeThe new weapon Shuri-CardsThe new Finisher SystemPlus, new mods, Buddies, and eventsThis update also brings balance improvements to Lightcatchers and weapons, bug fixes, and now supports multiple languages (Spanish, Portuguese, and Japanese) as we continue improving localization quality for all players.See below for details on the latest updat…
- Farlight 84 No-Downtime Patch Notes (September 25) - 24 September 2025
Dear Lightcatcher:Greetings!A game update will be released on September 25 at 02:00 UTC. No server downtime will be required. See below for details on update content:\Added Limited Pack Blaze of Glory, available for purchase following the update on September 25.Added Limited Pack Dances With Dragons, available for purchase following the update on September 25.Added sign-in event Pastel Power, available for purchase on September 29 at 07:00 UTC.Added the Triumph Booster event, available following the update on September 25. Complete Daily Missions during the event to double your Tracker XP!\EmberUltimate Skill Nightfall: Changed enemy FOV distance to 10m inside dark areas.Tactical Skill Phantom Drifter: When transforming into ether energy, Ember retains an 80% movement speed buff for the first 2 seconds. Base movement speed after the buff expires has been increased to 8.58m/s.Kui DouUlti…
- Farlight 84 No-Downtime Patch Notes (September 11) - 10 September 2025
Dear Lightcatcher:Greetings!A game update will be released on September 11 at 02:00 UTC. No server downtime will be required. See below for details on update content:\Added a muzzle mod for VSS Assault Rifle, increasing magazine capacity to 23/27/29/31.Increased magazine capacity of the Ranger Assault Rifle to 22/26/29/32.Increased drop rate of the M4 Assault Rifle and Ranger Assault Rifle on the map.Striker-12 Shotgun shell base damage increased from 9 to 10; total impact damage increased from 90 to 100.MK-24 DMR headshot multiplier reduced from 2.0 to 1.8.Bar95 Sniper Rifle base damage increased from 100 to 110; headshot multiplier reduced from 2.0 to 1.85.Bar95 Sniper Rifle base damage attenuation distance increased from 100m to 150m.Improved Buddy distribution on the Nextara map in Respawn Mode; reduced Buzzy drop rate.\Nextara Map Fixed an issue where characters could sometimes be…
- Farlight 84 Syfer's Victory Simulation Issue Notice - 4 September 2025
Dear Lightcatcher: Greetings! Due to an issue with hitbox for Syfer's Victory Simulation Skin on mobile, we are temporarily withdrawing the 8-Bit Bonanza event from sale and disabling this Skin. If you have already obtained this Skin, your assets will not be affected. Please look out for official announcements to be notified when the event and the Skin are available again. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. Thank you to all our Lightcatchers for your understanding and support! F.A.R.L.I.G.H.T.
- September 4 No-Downtime Patch Notes (Ember Returns, Kui Dou Nerfed) - 2 September 2025
Dear Lightcatcher:Greetings!A game update will be released on September 4 at 02:00 UTC. No server downtime will be required. See below for details on update content:Return of the HeroEmberA limited-time trial event for Ember will take place following the update on September 4 and last until September 7 15:59 UTC. The event will allow you to try out Ember for free.New ModeAdded Arcade Mode - Respawn.New EventsAdded the Sugar Rush set, available for purchase after the update on September 4.Added the 8-Bit Bonanza event, available after the update on September 4.Added the Faction Clash event. The event will begin on September 8 at midnight UTC.Added the Epic Ember Skin Inkstained Visitor and Epic Sticker Uh-Oh to the Farlight Store.Feature ChangesImproved ban account notification pop-up content and player report feedback details.Balancing and AdjustmentsBeauUltimate Skill Vengeance Bomb: R…
- Farlight 84 No-Downtime Patch Notes (August 28) - 27 August 2025
Dear Lightcatcher:Greetings!A game update will be released on August 28 at 02:00 UTC. No server downtime will be required. See below for details on update content:Feature Changes1. The Visual Style toggle under Graphics settings on mobile will be temporarily disabled for improvements.2. To improve effectiveness, the world chat channel will be subdivided according to players' devices.Balancing and Adjustments1. Initial HP for Lightcatchers who are rescued after being knocked down will be increased from 25% of max HP to 40% of max HP.2. Initial HP for Lightcatchers who are revived via Loot Box will be increased from 25% of max HP to 40% of max HP.3. Additional HP recovered when revived via Defibrillator will be changed from 26% of max HP to 20% of max HP.4. Reduced the number of Pistols and Shotguns appearing in mobile matches.Fixes1. Fixed bullet collision issues for the Nextara Center S…
- Farlight 84 Violation Report [08/07-08/21] - 22 August 2025
Dear Lightcatchers,Since launch, the official Farlight 84 team has been committed to creating a fair and healthy gaming environment. Any malicious behavior that disrupts this environment will be met with appropriate penalties based on its severity.Action Against ViolationsBased on recent security monitoring, we have issued 954 account bans, including 771 ten-year bans and 810 bans lasting 7 days or longer.Among these, 756 were PC accounts and 54 were mobile accounts, all of which are now prohibited from logging in and have been removed from the leaderboards. Partial List of Banned Players#47***88Using third-party plugins10-year ban#47***37Using third-party plugins10-year ban#47***76Using third-party plugins10-year ban#47***85Using third-party plugins10-year ban#45***43Using third-party plugins10-year ban#18***79Using third-party plugins10-year ban#46***89Using third-party plugins10-year…
- Farlight 84 No-Downtime Patch Notes (August 21) - 21 August 2025
Dear Lightcatcher:Greetings!A game update will be released on August 21. No server downtime will be required. See below for details on the update content:\1. Phantom· Reduced the height of Tactical Skill Origem Trap's trigger and damage range.2. Slightly increased the chances that Time Dominator will appear when a second Archon Buddy spawns.\1. Fixed an issue where Shotgun bullet spread would be immediately reduced during ADS. After the update, when ADS is initiated, Shotgun trajectory will gradually reduce at the same speed as ADS. After reaching full ADS, spread size will not change.2. Adjusted cache time for Striker-12 Shotgun fire commands. Double-tapping the Fire button will no longer cause shots to lag.3. Fixed occasional animation issues with Bar-95 Sniper Rifle fire in Team Deathmatch mode.4. Fixed an issue where enemies could sometimes not be hit in Team Deathmatch mode.5. Fixe…
- Farlight 84 No-Downtime Patch Notes (August 14) - 13 August 2025
Dear Lightcatcher:Greetings!A game update will be released on August 14. No server downtime will be required. See below for details on the update content:\Added the Something Fishy set, available for purchase after the update on August 14.Added the Fall Fest sign-in event. The event will begin on August 19 at midnight UTC.Added item category tags.\Text chat and voice line subtitles added for PC.\Syfer· Improved visual effect when enemies are hit by Tactical Skill Pixel Penetrator.· Increased warning time for Tactical Skill Pixel Penetrator.· Reduced Blink Cube flight speed for Tactical Skill Coords Shift.· Increased Blink Cube flight sound effect volume for Tactical Skill Coords Shift.Kui Dou· Originally, Kui Dou would recover a portion of HP lost after using Gale Stride upon leaving battle. This has been changed to a permanent passive effect.· Kui Dou now gains Damage Reduction when us…
- Steam Server Switch Guide - 8 August 2025
Dear Lightcatchers,Farlight 84's Global Relaunch has started already, with the Steam version going live at the same time.On the login screen, you can choose to enter either the Global Server or the Chinese Server. If you don’t select a server, the default server will be chosen based on your IP address.After selecting a server, the game will ask you to close and restart it.Please note that data between servers is not shared. Progress, rank, items, and events on the Global Server will not carry over to the Chinese Server.You can switch servers anytime via the login screen.When switching to the Chinese Server, you must log in with or create a new Lilith account linked to Steam. After this, you'll return to the server selection screen. If you don’t wish to create a Chinese Server account and want to return to the Global Server, delete the file LastLoginServer.json.Encrypt from your game dir…
- Farlight 84 is now broken on Linux, SteamOS / Steam Deck - 7 August 2025
Farlight 84 has relaunched with a massive new upgrade that brings a first-person mode, but it's sadly now broken on Linux, SteamOS / Steam Deck. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/farlight-84-is-now-broken-on-linux-steamos-steam-deck/
- After a huge relaunch, creature catching battle royale Farlight 84 is flying - 7 August 2025
You probably haven't heard of Farlight 84 - I know I hadn't until two days ago, when it started appearing all over my X feed. In a sea of battle royale games and zoomer shooters all trying to be the next Apex Legends or Valorant, Farlight Games' high-octane FPS simply got lost in the proverbial, bullet-ridden sauce. Having released back in 2023, today marks a brand new dawn for Farlight 84. Fully revamped, with a new character, map, and adorable buddies, August 7 is when the multiplayer game rises or falls, and if its current Steam stats are anything to go by, I suspect it may be the former. Read the rest of the story...
