Arena Breakout Season 13 Guide: 3rd Anniversary Rewards, New Modes and Everything You Need to Know

Season 13 brings limited-time anniversary rewards, double drop rates, and exclusive skins — and having Koen ready means you can focus on raiding instead of grinding. Stock up on Bonds with an Arena Breakout top-up at Topuplist through the official Topuplist storefront, and dive into the Mystic Fog with a full wallet.

Introduction: Season 13 Is Here

Arena Breakout Season 13 — officially titled "Mystic Fog" — launched on July 16, 2026, and it is one of the most content-packed updates the game has ever received. The season introduces a fog-shrouded Valley with PvE co-op extraction, a hidden Liminal Space dimension, a punishing Hardcore Farm mode, an 8v8 Team Trial, rebuilt Tactical Abilities, eight new weapons, and a full 3rd Anniversary celebration with dozens of free rewards.

Whether you are here for the free Crowbar melee weapon, the double drop rates, or just trying to survive the monsters lurking in the mist, this hub covers every major feature, every reward, and every deadline you need to know.

Season 13 at a Glance

The season runs throughout S13 with specific events having their own end dates. Key deadlines: Mystic Fog Valley and Liminal Space close on August 6, 2026. Anniversary rewards and the Bandit T951 event run through September 17, 2026.

3rd Anniversary Rewards: Everything Free

Arena Breakout is celebrating three years with its most generous free reward track to date. Here is every confirmed free reward, how to get it, and the deadlines.

Core Anniversary Rewards

According to the official patch notes published on the Arena Breakout website, the Anniversary Treasure Hunt Exchange Store is the central hub for claiming the Crowbar, Molten Gold H416, and outfits. You earn a 3-Year Anniversary Redemption Card through event participation and exchange it for your chosen reward.

Phase 2 Rewards (August 6)

Phase 2 launched on August 6 with an additional wave of cosmetics:

• Weapon skins: Cocoa Bean, Sunburst, Overwhelming Fire AUG, Overwhelming Fire MP5

• Character outfits: Royal Guard Uniform, 3-Year Hoodie

• Equipment skins: 3-Year Medium Camping Backpack, 3-Year Infantry Chest Rig

• 2,400 Appearance Vouchers

• 3-Year Anniversary Spray (limited collectible)

• Limited Free Weapon Skin Trial (returning event)

How to Claim Anniversary Items

1. Log in during Season 13 to claim the AKM skin, Vouchers, 10-draw, and Koen immediately.

1. Participate in the Anniversary Treasure Hunt event to earn Redemption Cards.

1. Exchange Redemption Cards at the Treasure Hunt Exchange Store for the Crowbar, H416 skin, or outfits.

1. Complete Daily and Weekly missions for additional Vouchers.

1. For Daybreak 20x Draws: log in for 10, complete missions for the other 10 before July 30.

1. For Bandit T951: collect chests through raids, missions, and friend gifts; accumulate tokens to exchange before September 17.

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Mystic Fog Valley: The New PvE Mode

The centerpiece of Season 13 is Mystic Fog Valley — a reworked Valley map blanketed in supernatural fog, available from July 16 to August 6, 2026. It introduces a PvE co-op mode called Valley: Fogbound Companions, alongside traditional PvP modes (Lockdown Zone and higher difficulties).

In Fogbound Companions, you form a 4-player squad with friendly fire disabled. All operators share a common faction against the monsters in the fog. According to the full Season 13 update announcement, the mode requires an entry fee of 15,000 Koen and a gear value between 30,000 and 500,000 Koen.

Fog Mechanics and Sanity System

The fog is more than atmosphere — it is a gameplay system:

Sanity drains while you remain inside the fog and recovers when you leave it. Managing sanity is the core survival mechanic — stay in the fog too long, and the environment itself becomes your enemy.

The Three Monster Types

Three supernatural entities inhabit the valley. None can be seen without your camera. All are vulnerable to bullets and melee attacks once revealed.

Refractive Entities: Nearly invisible monsters that leave white footprints on the ground as they move. They charge at high speed on detection and deal significant damage. Red Refractive Entities are an elite variant — faster, more aggressive, and far deadlier. Use your camera to reveal them, then shoot before they close distance.

Impostors: The most psychologically disturbing enemy. Impostors copy the appearance and behavior of a separated teammate. They lurk silently until they reveal their true form and pounce — dealing high physical damage and a massive Sanity hit. Warning signs: a "teammate" who acts strangely, growling sounds when close, or any squad member who splits off without communication. Use your camera to verify identity instantly.

Puppets: Wooden dolls scattered throughout the valley. They remain static when observed but move rapidly behind you the moment you look away. They emit a distinctive creaking sound when moving — your only warning. Any attack destroys them in one hit, but they attack in groups and exploit blind spots in tight interiors.

Camera: Your Essential Tool

Every operator entering Mystic Fog Valley receives a custom camera. This is not optional — it is survival equipment.

The camera:

• Reveals the outline of invisible Refractive Entities

• The shutter makes them temporarily visible for targeting

• Penetrates obstacles to detect panicked hostile operators

• Identifies Impostors by highlighting them as anomalies

• Photographing anomalies contributes to the Mystic Fog Archive missions, which unlock the free Mist Travel Set appearance

Key Locations and Loot

Mystic Fog Military Boxes: High-value containers locked by number codes. Listen to nearby objects — abandoned TVs, record players, phones — that broadcast number sequences. Input the correct code within 30 seconds to unlock. The box self-destructs if you fail. Solo success rate is approximately 38%; four-player squads improve to 65%.

Sacrificial Stones: Interact to trade HP for loot. Each interaction deducts health capacity. Higher HP sacrifice = higher rare loot probability. The optimal trade is 30% HP or less, at which rare item probability stabilizes around 42%.

Hope Machines: Vending machines that dispense Nut Drinks and supplies. Activation causes a loud noise audible within a 5-meter radius — clear the area first.

Illusion Cores: Floating spatial distortion nodes. Shoot to destroy them for guaranteed loot drops, but note the 10-meter explosion radius.

Battlefield Merchant: In-raid trader. Cumulative squad trade value unlocks premium purchase permissions, including Gold Loot items.

Liminal Space: The Hidden Dimension

The Liminal Space is a separate dimension accessible through randomly spawning teleportation points in the Valley map. These appear as "?" markers on the map, with positions randomized each match.

According to the official Liminal Space guide, the sequence works as follows: portals open after the match has progressed for a set time, announced globally by Evita. Once triggered, a portal remains open for 3 minutes before closing. Inside, the tactical map is disabled — you navigate by memory and landmarks alone.

Inside the Liminal Space:

• Sanity drains continuously and faster than in the Valley

• All three monster types appear, with Red Refractive Entities being extremely aggressive

• Mystic Fog Safes and Military Boxes provide premium loot

• Redundant Keys found in boxes unlock locked rooms

• Floating balloons drop items or surprises when shot

• Nut Drinks are the most critical resource — carry as many as possible

Exiting the Liminal Space:

• Unstable Point: Same as the entry portal. Returns you to a random Valley location.

• Nightmare's End: A dedicated extraction point. Completing the countdown extracts you directly from the raid.

A dedicated Loot Run: Liminal mode is also available (Jul 16 – Aug 6). No ticket required, unlimited entries, no hostile operators, and up to 4-player squads. Collected supplies are placed in a recycling box; extraction value converts to Koen.

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Hardcore Farm Mode

Hardcore Farm is a permanent S13 mode on the Farm map designed for players seeking maximum tension:

• No soundprints — audio cues become your only information

• No crosshairs — hip-fire accuracy depends entirely on feel

• No impostors — what you see is what you fight

• Manual ammo loading only — no quick reload crutch

• In-raid proximity voice chat enabled

This mode removes the UI safety nets that experienced players rely on. Strategy, communication, and map knowledge determine survival.

Team Trial 8v8

Team Trial is a new 8v8 competitive mode debuting in Season 13:

• Infinite respawns — no early elimination

• Cooperative point scoring — team performance, not individual K/D, determines victory

• Designed as an accessible entry point for players who want competitive play without the high stakes of extraction raids

New Weapons and Equipment

Season 13 introduces significant new armaments:

Additionally, the Experimental Squad Syringe Kit provides team-wide shared enhancement effects — a new tactical option for coordinated squads. Seven new Gold Loot items have been added, including "Dawn," Phaethon's Bell, and Inertial Reference Sphere components, plus upgrades to the Collection system.

The Tactical Abilities system has been rebuilt into four families: information enhancement, survival improvements, mobility upgrades, and combat adjustments. Abilities can now be customized per loadout, and the optimal choice varies by map — information abilities excel in the fog of Mystic Valley, while combat and survival abilities dominate in close-quarters Port.

Double Drop Rates and Other Bonuses

Season 13 features a limited-time double drop rate across all Mystic Fog Valley modes. Every container opened rolls twice for high-value items. This applies to:

• All Mystic Fog Valley difficulties (from Tactical Ops to Lockdown Zone)

• All container types

• PvE Fogbound Companions mode (also at double rate)

• Liminal Space containers

The Port map has also been reworked with redesigned close-quarters layouts, returning as a high-risk urban combat zone that contrasts deliberately with the slow, information-driven gameplay of Mystic Fog Valley.

Conclusion: Make the Most of Season 13

Season 13 is stacked. Free Crowbar and multiple gold skins from the anniversary. A PvE co-op mode with horror elements. A hidden dimension with premium loot. Double drop rates across the board. Hardcore Farm for veterans. Team Trial for competitive players. And a rebuilt Tactical Abilities system that rewards map-specific loadout planning.

The Mystic Fog Valley and Liminal Space events close on August 6. The anniversary rewards run through the full season. Bandit T951 closes September 17. Plan your calendar, claim every free item, and don't leave Koen on the table.

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FAQ

When did Arena Breakout Season 13 launch?

Season 13 "Mystic Fog" launched on July 16, 2026, after a scheduled maintenance from 00:00 to 10:00 UTC+0.

How do I get the free Crowbar melee weapon?

The Crowbar is obtained through the 3-Year Anniversary Treasure Hunt event. Participate in anniversary activities to earn a Redemption Card, then exchange it at the Anniversary Treasure Hunt Exchange Store during Season 13.

What is Mystic Fog Valley and is it PvE?

Mystic Fog Valley is a reworked Valley map with a fog and sanity system. It includes both PvP modes (Tactical Ops, Lockdown Zone) and a dedicated PvE mode called Valley: Fogbound Companions, where 4-player squads cooperate against monsters with no friendly fire.

How do I enter the Liminal Space?

Teleportation points marked with "?" spawn randomly on the Valley map each match. After the match progresses, these portals activate. Enter before the 3-minute timer expires. Inside, Sanity drains continuously and there are two ways to exit — an unstable portal or the Nightmare's End extraction point.

What monsters are in Mystic Fog Valley?

Three types: Refractive Entities (nearly invisible, leave white footprints), Impostors (copy teammate appearance), and Puppets (wooden dolls that move when not observed). Use the custom camera to reveal them all.

When do Mystic Fog Valley and Liminal Space end?

Both the Mystic Fog Valley event and Liminal Space end on August 6, 2026. Anniversary rewards run throughout Season 13, and the Bandit T951 event runs until September 17, 2026.

What is Hardcore Farm mode?

Hardcore Farm is a permanent S13 mode on the Farm map with no soundprints, no crosshairs, manual ammo loading only, and in-raid proximity voice chat. It is designed for players seeking maximum tension and realism.