Crossout Remastered: What Changed in the October Update?
Crossout’s October 22, 2026, update is a major overhaul of the post-apocalyptic vehicle combat game. Called Crossout Remastered: New Graphics, the update introduces redesigned landscapes, denser vegetation, improved lighting, interactive water, upgraded visual effects, and new graphics technologies. It also changes Clan Wars, adjusts several weapons and vehicle parts, introduces limited-time events, and gives players a free reward pack.
The update is more than a visual refresh. Its removal of DirectX 11 support is an important technical change for PC players, while the revised competitive modes affect how clans approach battles and rankings. Meanwhile, several seasonal activities have specific deadlines, so returning players should check what is available before spending time on individual rewards.
Here is what changed, what the new features mean in practice, and which details deserve attention after installing the update.
1. Crossout’s graphics have received a major overhaul
The biggest change is the redesigned graphics engine. The developers have reworked the landscape rendering, vegetation, lighting, shadows, fog, particles, and water systems. All existing locations have also received visual adjustments to make use of the updated technology.
The goal is not simply to add more detail. The update changes how the environment is rendered and how light interacts with objects, giving the Wasteland a different appearance.
More detailed terrain and landscapes
Crossout’s terrain now uses updated geometry and GPU-based processing techniques. The developers have introduced adaptive GPU tessellation, which allows the game to display more detailed terrain surfaces. Material blending has also been improved, helping transitions between different landscape materials look more natural.
Small environmental objects, including rocks, leaves, twigs, and debris, appear in greater numbers. The visual treatment of mountains and rocks has also been revised through updated textures and geometry.
There is a practical detail here: the developers say the physical terrain is designed to remain smoother than its visual representation. This matters in a vehicle combat game because highly detailed scenery should not necessarily translate into more places where an armoured car gets caught on a small surface irregularity.
The landscape changes therefore affect both the appearance of the environment and the way terrain collision geometry is handled.
Grass and vegetation react to the environment
Vegetation has received its own rendering improvements. Grass density has increased, and a revised wind system changes how plants move. Lighting and vegetation colours have also been adjusted to fit the surrounding landscapes.
Grass now flattens when vehicles or other objects interact with it, while large bushes feature dynamic physics. Small environmental objects are also handled through the updated rendering system.
These changes should be especially noticeable when driving through grassy areas or moving across natural terrain. However, more detailed vegetation does not automatically mean better performance on every computer. The actual result depends on the hardware, graphics settings, and how the updated game runs on a particular system.
Lighting, fog, and shadows have been redesigned
The update introduces a redesigned lighting system covering sunlight, atmospheric effects, global illumination, reflections, and shadows. The developers have also changed the fog calculation and adjusted the colour, brightness, and atmosphere of individual locations.
Contact shadows have been improved, including fixes for flickering on thin and distant objects. The game has also replaced its older HBAO+ contact-shading technology with XeGTAO, which is intended to produce more accurate shading and reduce excessively dark areas between objects.
For players, these changes can make vehicles and scenery appear more integrated with their surroundings. The effects of light, shadow, and atmospheric haze should also differ between locations because the developers have adjusted the visual treatment of each map individually.
Water and combat effects are more detailed
Water has been rebuilt around a system that combines different wave scales and responds to wind and water flow. Moving objects and in-game events can create ripples, trails, splashes, and other surface disturbances. Rivers, swamps, larger bodies of water, and even puddles use the updated system.
The particle system has also been revised. Smoke, fire, explosions, and impacts have received updated textures, motion effects, and lighting treatment. The developers have improved particle shadows and simulation stability, while movement-part interactions with surfaces and explosive projectile impacts have been visually reworked.
These changes are particularly relevant to Crossout because combat regularly fills the screen with movement, projectiles, explosions, and environmental effects. The new rendering approach is intended to make those effects more consistent with the updated lighting system.
2. DirectX 11 support has ended
One of the most important changes for PC players is the end of DirectX 11 support. The developers announced this change before the update and confirmed that the newer graphics technology would not remain compatible with the older graphics API.
This is worth checking before assuming the update will run exactly as the previous version did. Players using older hardware or software configurations should verify that their systems can run the updated game.
The developers also recommend updating graphics drivers because driver versions can affect both visuals and performance.
New upscaling and anti-aliasing options
The update changes the available graphics methods and removes FXAA. According to the developers, FXAA was removed because it could introduce significant image blurring without delivering a sufficient improvement in image quality.
The updated options include:
- NVIDIA DLSS 4.5: Supported through NVIDIA Streamline.
- Dynamic Multi-Frame Generation: Available on supported GPUs.
- NVIDIA Reflex: Added as another supported technology.
- DLAA: Available at native resolution.
- AMD FSR 3.1: Added without AMD Frame Generation.
- AMD FSR 4: Supported AMD GPUs may switch from FSR 3.1 to FSR 4 through the driver, depending on hardware and settings.
- FSR 1: Retained as an available option.
- Updated proprietary TAA: Revised to address ghosting, false outlines, and flickering light sources.
These options do not serve exactly the same purpose. Upscaling technologies can render a game at a lower internal resolution and reconstruct the image, while native-resolution anti-aliasing methods focus on smoothing edges without relying on that same upscaling approach. Frame-generation features are separate from ordinary image reconstruction and depend on supported hardware.
Players should choose settings based on their graphics card, display resolution, and preferred balance between image quality and responsiveness. A setting that works well on one system may not be available or suitable on another.
Does the update improve FPS?
The graphics overhaul is substantial, but that alone does not establish that every player will receive higher frame rates. The official update notes describe rendering changes and supported technologies, but they do not provide a universal performance guarantee.
The sensible approach is to check performance on your own system. If the game runs differently after updating, compare settings under similar conditions before deciding whether a graphics option is helping.
It is also worth remembering that visual quality and performance are separate questions. A scene can look more detailed without producing a higher frame rate on every configuration.
3. The free Munch’s Legacy reward pack is available until November 22
The update includes the Munch’s Legacy gift pack, which gives players access to a collection of equipment, cosmetics, and other items.
The pack is available from October 22 through November 22, 2026, inclusive. To claim it, log into the game and look for the gift in the upper-right corner of the Garage screen.
The rewards include:
- Seven days of premium subscription.
- The unique Munch’s Legacy armoured car.
- A Growl cabin with the McCampbell CK.
- Three Mace shotguns.
- Two Shiv ST wheels and two Twin wheels.
- A Hardcore engine and CS Taymyr cooler.
- The Fiercehog portrait.
- Decorations, including Peeper, Muleta Wing, Outer fenders, and Round brake lights.
- Cinnabar, Lemon Smoke, and Yellow Gloss paint cans.
- A set of structural parts.
- An increase in the maximum number of parts to 40.
For returning players, the pack is worth checking even if they are more interested in the graphics update than the seasonal events. It provides equipment and building components that can be useful when assembling or modifying an armoured vehicle.
There is an important reason behind this gift. The developers say Adventure mode is unavailable for technical reasons for an indefinite period. The pack gives players who had not yet claimed the mode’s unique rewards another opportunity to obtain them.
Do not confuse the gift pack’s deadline with the Halloween event deadline. The Munch’s Legacy pack remains available until November 22, while the Halloween workbench closes earlier.
4. Whispers of the Wasteland introduces a new event
The new Whispers of the Wasteland event runs from October 22 to November 18, 2026. Players earn event experience by completing challenges and use that experience to unlock levels and rewards.
New challenges appear daily, and uncompleted daily challenges accumulate. That is useful for players who cannot log in every day, although it is still worth checking the event interface to understand the remaining challenges and available progression time.
Which rewards are free?
The event includes a base reward track available to all players. Its listed rewards include:
- 50 in-game coins.
- A Scout’s container containing a random legendary, epic, or special part.
- Horror Show decoration.
- Epic workbench coupons.
- Resource containers.
- Engineer badges.
Additional rewards marked with a lock are reserved for players who purchase the standard or deluxe Whispers of the Wasteland pack. The deluxe edition immediately unlocks the next ten levels and the rewards associated with the levels already unlocked.
That distinction matters when evaluating the event. The base progression and the paid reward track are not the same thing, so players should check which rewards are available to them before investing time in a particular target.
What is special about Snowfall (cust.)?
The paid event pack provides a workpiece for producing the unique Snowfall (cust.) rocket launcher. It has its own appearance, a unique set of four bonuses, and a perk tied to keeping an enemy in the player’s sights.
After an enemy remains in the sights for two seconds, the projectile speed increases by 180%, while the increase in spread when moving is reduced by 75%. The bonus remains active for 1.5 seconds after the target is lost.
This mechanic makes target tracking an important part of the weapon’s stated design. Players considering the paid pack should read the perk carefully and decide whether its requirements suit their preferred combat approach. The description alone is not enough to conclude that the weapon is universally stronger than other options.
The event ends on November 18, so players interested in its progression should keep that date in mind.
5. Halloween activities have limited-time rewards
Crossout’s Halloween event and its Shaman’s Cauldron workbench are available from October 22 through November 4, inclusive.
Players can earn a special resource called Tricky treats by playing the Drones vs. Reptile and Wild Hunt brawls. Those treats can be exchanged, along with other resources and parts, for event rewards.
Available items include the new Little Witch Ivy decoration, a Cursed Cargo container that allows players to choose an epic part, and selected parts offered at reduced production costs. Some of the discounted options include parts from previous seasons and certain upgraded relic parts.
The most important rule is that unused Tricky treats automatically disappear from storage when the event ends. Players should therefore plan to spend their remaining treats before November 4 rather than assuming they can save them for a future event.
Drones vs. Reptile: October 22–28
Drones vs. Reptile is an asymmetrical brawl involving four survivors and one player controlling a large mechanical reptile. Roles are assigned randomly, and players use preset vehicles.
The survivors must disable five generators before time runs out. Multiple survivors working near a generator can shut it down faster, but the progress stops when the Reptile approaches. The Reptile is invulnerable, has unlimited ammunition, and the players have a maximum of two respawns each.
For the survivors, coordinating around objectives is central to the mode. Simply driving around the map without contributing to generator progress will not achieve the stated win condition. The Reptile, meanwhile, can disrupt the objective by approaching generators and forcing survivors to respond.
The mode is scheduled to run through October 28, making it the earlier of the two Halloween brawls.
Wild Hunt: October 29–November 4
Wild Hunt follows a different format. Players use preset vehicles equipped with boosters and compete to keep balloons attached to their armoured cars while earning 100 points.
Players can take balloons from opponents by crashing into their vehicles. Containers scattered around the map provide additional bonuses, but some can attach a bomb to a vehicle or slow it down. A player carrying a bomb must touch an enemy vehicle to pass it on before the bomb explodes.
Compared with Drones vs. Reptile, this mode centres more on vehicle control, collisions, and maintaining possession of objectives. The updated version also removes battle walkers, introduces new bonuses, changes the map selection, and updates vehicle blueprints for wheeled vehicles and hovers.
Both brawls award Tricky treats, but their different mechanics mean players may prefer one over the other. The shared Halloween deadline is November 4, so rewards earned in either mode should be spent before the event closes.
6. Clan Wars has a new competitive structure
Clan Wars has received one of the update’s most consequential gameplay changes. Its previous mechanics have been replaced by a format familiar to players of Gauntlet of the Survivors.
The updated mode uses two leaderboards and three mission types, each with its own rules and availability. Clan ranking seasons now last four weeks instead of three.
Other changes include faster progression through the personal ranked leaderboard, revised matchmaking logic, and adjustments to how personal ratings reset between seasons. The developers have also changed the availability schedule to better accommodate players in different time zones.
Blueprint restrictions work differently
One notable change concerns blueprint selection. After losing a round, all locked blueprints become available again. This gives players more freedom to choose their next armoured car while still limiting the ability to win multiple rounds in succession using the same blueprint.
For competitive players, this makes it useful to prepare multiple viable builds rather than depending entirely on one vehicle. The change is designed to preserve restrictions on repeatedly winning with the same blueprint while allowing a broader selection after a defeat.
The update also changes clan access and administration. Any clan member can now play the mode, while players with the Veteran role can invite players to the clan and accept or reject membership requests.
Clan War: Leviathans and uranium ore
Clan War: Leviathans has been integrated into the updated system. Its main rules remain the same, but the official notes specify that each member of the winning team receives one uranium ore, subject to their personal ranking limit.
Access to this mode does not depend on the player’s rating. Opponents are selected based on the highest personal ranking among participants in the group, and the result does not affect personal ranking.
This creates an additional route to earn uranium ore within the applicable limit. Players should still check their current ranking and eligibility rather than assuming every victory will exceed that limit.
Clan Confrontation is no longer available during regular Clan Wars, but it remains available during Clan War: Leviathans.
The first season of the updated Clan Wars was scheduled to begin on October 26 following a temporary period of competitive-mode unavailability. Players returning around the update should check the current in-game schedule before planning clan sessions.
7. Balance changes, maps, and interface improvements
The update also includes balance adjustments that may matter to players who use specific weapons, cabins, and movement parts.
The Call perk now applies only when the autonomous weapon is within 100 metres of its owner. This reduces the effectiveness of leaving autonomous weapons far away from the vehicle using the perk.
The Ajax cabin’s protective field lasts four seconds instead of three, but its recharge time has increased from six to eight seconds. The duration of its weapon-damage bonus has been reduced from three seconds to two.
Other adjustments affect parts including MVP Flagship, Hyena, ATGM Cornet, Queen, Triton, Master, Omamori, Shroud, Sovereign, and Thanatos. These changes include modifications to acceleration, durability, perk conditions, projectile speed, damage, cooldowns, and mass. Their effects will depend on the builds in which the parts are used, so players should review the exact changes relevant to their own vehicles.
The Dangerous Cargo mode also receives map changes. Naukograd, Old Town, Ashen Ring, and Peaceful Atom have been added, while Marble Quarry returns to rotation. Abandoned Town, New Fuji, and Chemical Plant have received adjustments intended to balance win rates between sides. Sandstorm logic and spawn locations have also been improved.
The settings interface has been reorganised into a single-column layout with shortcuts for different groups and a search bar. The update adds options for viewing console Exhibition blueprints on PC and PC blueprints on consoles, rotating the minimap relative to the camera, and adjusting scope transparency. Battle history now marks matches in which the player was the best performer, and clan member counts are displayed beside the Clan button.
These smaller changes do not attract the same attention as the graphics overhaul, but they can make vehicle building, settings navigation, and competitive play more convenient.
What should players do first after updating?
Players do not need to explore every new feature immediately. A few checks will help them make the most of the update.
- Check graphics compatibility and settings. Confirm that the PC can run the updated game without DirectX 11 support, update graphics drivers if necessary, and choose an appropriate anti-aliasing or upscaling option.
- Claim Munch’s Legacy. Log in and look for the gift in the Garage before November 22.
- Check event progression. Whispers of the Wasteland ends on November 18, and its free rewards are separate from the paid pack.
- Spend Tricky treats before November 4. Unused Halloween event resources will disappear when the event ends.
- Review builds affected by balance changes. Check the specific parts you use rather than assuming every vehicle has been affected in the same way.
- Check the Clan Wars schedule. The updated season begins on October 26, and the new rules affect rankings, blueprint selection, and clan participation.
Final takeaway
The October 2026 Crossout Remastered update changes several parts of the game at once. Its graphics overhaul is the headline feature, but the end of DirectX 11 support makes compatibility an important consideration for PC players. The revised Clan Wars format changes competitive progression, while the Munch’s Legacy gift pack and seasonal events give returning players several deadlines to track.
The practical priority is to verify that the updated game runs properly, claim the free gift pack, and decide which limited-time rewards are worth pursuing. Players interested in competitive modes should also review the new Clan Wars rules before their next season begins.
The update is a substantial technical and gameplay refresh, but its real impact on performance will vary by system, and the value of individual balance changes will depend on how each player builds and uses their vehicles.