Classic FPS games distributed by Tencent"Crossfire"nostalgic mode inOfficially launched today (April 21, 2025). This mode is based on "Return to 2012 and previous versions" and aims to allow players to relive the classic gunfight experience.
Tencent Games said: “For every CFer who loves CFer, the FireWire Shootout journey that started in 2008 carries countless youth and passion. In response to CFer If you want to relive the beautiful appeal, "Cross Fire" Nostalgic Mode 1.0 The game came into being, and through four major measures, including the return of classic halls and music, the return of classic multi-mode maps, the return of classic firearms without hero levels, and the sincere gift of classic rare props, time can be traced back here. "
1. Core features: authentic classic reproductions
Version restoration: gameplay props return to the 2012 and earlier versions, abandon hero-level weapons and permanent weapons, and return to the GP (in-game base currency) economic system.
Classic elements:
Music and interface: Classic BGM, game lobby and UI interface are reproduced to recreate the nostalgic atmosphere.
Maps and modes: About 40 classic maps (such as transport ships, desert-grey, research and development bases, etc.) and classic modes such as team competition, blasting, biochemical, ghost, and challenge return.
Map features are retained: The special mechanisms of some maps (such as taking the ladder to go upstairs in "R&D Base") are retained, but the official has made it clear that historical bugs will not be deliberately restored unless the player's voice is extremely high and it does not affect fairness.
2. Limited time opening and update plan
Opening time: Nostalgic mode is a limited-time event that lasts for 3 months until July 21, 2025.
Phased updates:
1.0 first version: includes basic modes such as team competition and blasting, as well as the first batch of classic maps.
June update: Unlock more gameplay and maps, details to be announced.
3. Rare props and fairness adjustments
SEAL Team: This prop is permanently out of print and will no longer return, but players who already own it can use it in the nostalgic mode.
Fairness design: There are no hero-level weapon settings to ensure that players’ skills dominate the outcome; GP can be used between the main line mode and the nostalgic mode to reduce the gap between new and old players.
4. Player response and official attitude
Player expectations: Old players expressed their expectation to relive the pure gunfight experience, while new players regarded it as a window to understand the history of the game.
Official response: Tencent emphasizes that this mode is a "response to players' feelings" and will adjust the content based on feedback in the future, such as fixing specific bugs or adding special gameplay.
In addition, in order to prioritize the fairness and stability of the normal gameplay content, the official will not deliberately restore the old bugs for the time being, but still retain some map features, such as "R&D Base" where you can take a ladder to go upstairs. Follow-up, if there are specific BUG calls are very loud, and the official will also consider making special designs as long as it does not violate the fairness of the game.
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