Ghost Recon: Phantoms August Phantom Heist Event Revealed
Ghost Recon: Phantoms is getting a massive event for the month of August!
Ubisoft announced yesterday the "Phantom Heist" event for its online mutliplayer shooter. The event will take place the entire month of August and will feature a Steam Giveaway this weekend, as well as the launch of a web comic August 6th. In addition to those two events, massive loot weekend will be held where up to $25,000 of in game merch and prizes will be given away to players.
Details on the events of the month are below:
STEAM GIVEAWAY WEEKEND
Following the success of the Steam giveaway weekend, Ghost Recon Phantoms will offer a free downloadable package from 6pm UK Time on August 1 to 5am UK time August 4 that rewards players with a 30-day 100 percent boost. This will help players speed up their progression and increase their in-game income which can be used to purchase new weapons and gear.
LOOT WEEKENDS
Every weekend, Ghost Recon Phantoms will increase the amount of mystery boxes that are awarded at the end of every round. All tiers of boxes will appear more frequently, with the Gold box appearing 60 times more often. Each box has a chance of containing a limited edition weapon or one of the legendary weapons which are only available through boxes.
GHOST RECON PHANTOMS WEB COMIC SERIES
To delve further into the story behind Ghost Recon Phantoms, a new eight-part comic series will reveal the untold backstory and identity of the Phantoms. Starting on August 6 and running through September 24, a new chapter will be released every Wednesday that details the events that took place on each map and how they shaped the battle between the Ghosts and the Phantoms.
The Phantom Heist event seems like a great chance for those who haven't tried the game to try it and give new players a leg up on those who have been playing. You can download Phantoms for FREE by clicking here.