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** After a backlash from players that was caused by the extremely unbalanced card [[frequency|frequencies]] of the {{1 Part - B Box}} during the [[Research & Development/Aston Martin Vantage 2018|Aston Martin Vantage 2018 R&D]] (it only granted around {{nobr|{{1 Part - B Box (20190623-20190627)|#sdrivetrain2}} %}} Drivetrain and {{nobr|{{1 Part - B Box (20190623-20190627)|#sexhaust2}} %}} Exhaust), Gameloft has changed the internal drop rates of the box on June 28, 2019, to a more balanced distribution. Players can now open it for all four kinds of B-Class Parts. The {{1 Part - A Box}} has been corrected as well. It is probable that the other yellow 1 Part Boxes now also have a fairer card distribution. |
** After a backlash from players that was caused by the extremely unbalanced card [[frequency|frequencies]] of the {{1 Part - B Box}} during the [[Research & Development/Aston Martin Vantage 2018|Aston Martin Vantage 2018 R&D]] (it only granted around {{nobr|{{1 Part - B Box (20190623-20190627)|#sdrivetrain2}} %}} Drivetrain and {{nobr|{{1 Part - B Box (20190623-20190627)|#sexhaust2}} %}} Exhaust), Gameloft has changed the internal drop rates of the box on June 28, 2019, to a more balanced distribution. Players can now open it for all four kinds of B-Class Parts. The {{1 Part - A Box}} has been corrected as well. It is probable that the other yellow 1 Part Boxes now also have a fairer card distribution. |
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Revision as of 16:40, 19 July 2019
The Showdown Update, also known as the 2019 Summer Update, is the 33rd update for Asphalt 8: Airborne.
Announcement
WHAT'S NEW
Gear up for the future with the next generation of racing challenges and technology!
SHOWDOWN MODE
We are proud to introduce a new action-packed, all-out brawl of a game mode! Strategically harness the might of high-tech tools to come out on top. Showdown Mode is available in the TLE section now, and may make more appearances soon!
ASPHALT TOURNAMENT SUMMER 2019
This July, take part in Asphalt Tournament Summer 2019, our first competitive season inspired by eSports competitions! Are you ready for the ultimate skill-driven rivalry?!
3 ABSOLUTE BEASTS
Koenigsegg is back with the CCXR Trevita! The Ford GT finally joins our ranks, together with the Aston Martin Vantage. But wait till you see what we've got up our sleeves for July...
A CENTURY OF BENTLEY
Happy 100th birthday, Bentley! Celebrate a century of excellence in Asphalt 8 by joining our anniversary Special Event. Unlock the Bentley Continental GT3 and play anniversary events this July!
INVENTORY REQUIREMENTS
In our constant quest to improve your experience, you can now manage all of your free upgrades and boosters in a new upgrade section.
Read the full list of changes at https://gmlft.com/UPNotes
New Vehicles
Class D
- Infiniti Project Black-S (R&D)
Class B
Class A
- Bentley Continental GT3 (Championship)
- Ford GT 2017 (R&D,
-only upgrades)
Class S
TBA
The new vehicles will need the following engine cards:
- V6 Engine
- Ford GT 2017 (x80)
- V8 Engine
- Aston Martin Vantage 2018 (x48)
- Bentley Continental GT3 (x56)
- Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita (x64)
- Hybrid Engine
- Infiniti Project Black-S (x??)
- Koenigsegg Regera (x??)
Game Changes
Gameplay Changes
- New Game Mode: Showdown
- Pro Kit Boxes:
- The drop rates of Pro Kit Boxes with mixed content have changed, probably due to a redistribution of common and rare part cards: Common: ~ +5 % | Rare: ~ –5 % | Legendary: ~ ±0 %
Not affected: - The Finish Line Box does not grant i3 and V12 MPI Engines any more. This means that there is currently no way of obtaining these engine as the Finish Line Box was the only one to grant them.
- The Specialist Kit Box does not grant a guaranteed Mid-Tech card any more. Contrary to other boxes, its drop rate of rare cards has been reduced by around 10 % instead of 5, which might reflect the abolished Mid-Tech rule.
- After a backlash from players that was caused by the extremely unbalanced card frequencies of the 1 Part - B Box during the Aston Martin Vantage 2018 R&D (it only granted around 0.83 % Drivetrain and 2.50 % Exhaust), Gameloft has changed the internal drop rates of the box on June 28, 2019, to a more balanced distribution. Players can now open it for all four kinds of B-Class Parts. The 1 Part - A Box has been corrected as well. It is probable that the other yellow 1 Part Boxes now also have a fairer card distribution.
- The drop rates of Pro Kit Boxes with mixed content have changed, probably due to a redistribution of common and rare part cards:
- The Blueprints that have been made unavailable during the Holiday Update are now available again, but solely in the Exclusive Deals section. They take the slot that formerly offered additional Pro Kit Boxes. However, the prices have been doubled:
- Common: 230
- Rare: 900
- Legendary: 2,200
- Common:
- Until July 18, 2019, completing Daily Tasks now only rewarded Credits; the Optimal Shuffle Box and Optimal Split Box rewards had been removed.
- This has been changed on July 19, 2019: Optimal Boxes are granted again, together with new rules (the Vehicles task can now grant boxes, too) and new tasks (for example, "Open 5 boxes").
- The base Nitro stat of all Class D and C cars have been reduced to 6 mph (10 km/h) in line with the base Nitro stat of the more recent cars added to the game (e.g. Rezvani Beast X, McLaren 600LT).
- Most Class D and C vehicles have had certain stats or properties rebalanced. The most common change is a decrease in the Nitro stat with an equal increase in Top Speed or vice versa. The following vehicles are affected:
| Model | Increased | Decreased |
| Audi R8 e-tron | Top Speed | Nitro |
| Tesla Model S | Top Speed | Nitro |
| Cadillac ATS | Top Speed | Nitro |
| Cadillac XTS | Top Speed | Nitro |
| Suzuki GSX-R750 | Top Speed | Nitro |
| Ford F-150 | Top Speed, Nitro efficiency | Nitro |
| Mini Cooper S Roadster | Top Speed | Nitro |
| Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA | Nitro | Top Speed |
| Cadillac ATS | Top Speed | Nitro |
| Renault CLIO R.S. 200 EDC | Top Speed | Nitro |
| Audi S4 | Nitro | Top Speed |
| DS 3 Racing | Top Speed | Nitro |
| Nissan 370Z | Top Speed | Nitro |
| 2015 Ford Mustang | Top Speed | Nitro |
| Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2016 Veloce | Top Speed | Nitro |
| Cadillac ATS | Top Speed | Nitro |
| Hot Wheels Rip Rod™ | Top Speed | Nitro |
| Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X | Nitro | Top Speed |
| Alfa Romeo 4C | Top Speed | Nitro |
| Mazda RX-8 | Top Speed | Nitro |
| Hyundai i30 N | Top Speed | Nitro |
- With a handful of exceptions, the Top Speed-Nitro rebalance of the above vehicles result in no net gain or loss of total speed at MAX+PRO. However, the vehicle's rank increase per upgrade, as well as its MAX+PRO rank, is modified as a result, thus affecting all multiplayer tunes.
- The ranks for the following Class D & C vehicles were changed:
| Model | Original ranks (Stock | MAX | MAX+PRO | Tuning Kit) |
New ranks |
| Dodge Dart GT | 505 | 778 | 802 | | | 981 | 992 | |
| Audi R8 e-tron | 527 | 821 | 847 | | | 1030 | 1048 | |
| Tesla Model S | 551 | 877 | 938 | | | 1036 | 1069 | |
| Cadillac ATS | 586 | 921 | 983 | | | 1056 | 1090 | |
| Cadillac XTS | 638 | 965 | 1065 | | | 1079 | 1137 | |
| Suzuki GSX-R750 | 770 | 925 | 1031 | | | 1068| 1139 | |
| Scion FR-S | 684 | 995 | 1091 | | | 1094 | 1150 | |
| Ford F-150 | 506 | 938 | 1071 | | | 1105 | 1198 | |
| Mini Cooper S Roadster | 736 | 1039 | 1175 | | | 1118 | 1207 | |
| Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA | 789 | 1075 | 1201 | | | 1139 | 1214 | |
| Kawasaki Z800 | 774 | 1029 | 1183 | | | 1121 | 1223 | |
| Renault CLIO R.S. 200 EDC | | | | | | 1120 | 1236 | |
| Volkswagen Beetle Turbo | 527 | 977 | 1230 | +84 | | 1082 | 1252 | |
| Audi S4 | 870 | 1136 | 1295 | | | 1178 | 1281 | |
| Citroën DS3 Racing | 828 | 1119 | 1289 | 61 | | 1160 | 1285 | |
| Peugeot RCZ R | 1011 | 1166 | 1276 | 41 | | 1180 | 1285 | |
| Renault DeZir | 514 | 1153 | 1262 | | | 1210 | 1288 | |
| Nissan 370Z | 893 | 1150 | 1306 | | | 1185 | 1293 | |
| Camaro Z/28 | 543 | 1041 | 1309 | | | 1114 | 1303 | |
| 2015 Ford Mustang | | | | | | | | |
| 1967 Chevrolet Impala | | | | | | | | |
| Nissan Juke NISMO | | | | | | | | |
| Ferrari 308 GTS | | | | | | | | |
| Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2016 Veloce | | | | | | | | |
| Hot Wheels Rip Rod™ | | | | | | | | |
| BMW M3 Sedan | | | | | | | | |
| Geely GC9 | | | | | | | | |
| Mazda 6 | | | | | | | | |
| Porsche 959 | | | | | | | | |
| Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X | | | | | | | | |
| Honda S2000 | | | | | | | | |
| Alfa Romeo 4C | | | | | | | | |
| Mazda RX-8 | | | | | | | | |
| NanoFlowcell QUANTINO | | | | | | | | |
| SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI | | | | | | | | |
| Donkervoort D8 GTO | | | | | | | | |
| Hyundai i30 N | | | | | | | | |
| Buick Avista Concept | | | | | | | | |
| Ariel Atom V8 | | | | | | | | |
| Audi RS 3 Sportback | | | | | | | | |
| Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive | | | | | | | | |
| Audi TTS Coupé | | | | | | | | |
| Chevrolet Camaro GS | | | | | | | | |
| Ford Focus RS | | | | | | | | |
| KTM 1290 Super Duke R | | | | | | | | |
| Lamborghini Urus | | | | | | | | |
| Datsun 280Z | | | | | | | | |
| Infiniti FX50 | | | | | | | | |
| Range Rover Evoque Coupe HSE Dynamic | | | | | | | | |
| Hot Wheels Bone Shaker™ | | | | | | | | |
| Lotus Exige S Coupe | | | | | | | | |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe | | | | | | | | |
| Yamaha YZF-R6 | | | | | | | | |
| Audi RS 4 Avant | | | | | | | | |
| Ferrari 612 Scaglietti | | | | | | | | |
| BMW M1 | | | | | | | | |
| Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | | | | | | | | |
| Acura NSX 2005 | | | | | | | | |
| Porsche 718 Boxster S | | | | | | | | |
| Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG | | | | | | | | |
| Dodge Challenger SRT8 | | | | | | | | |
| Jaguar F-Type R | | | | | | | | |
| BMW M2 | | | | | | | | |
| Cadillac ATS-V Coupe | | | | | | | | |
| Volkswagen Golf Design Vision GTI | | | | | | | | |
| Felino cB7 | | | | | | | | |
| Lamborghini Miura | | | | | | | | |
| ED Design Torq | | | | | | | | |
| Vencer Sarthe | | | | | | | | |
| McLaren M14A | | | | | | | | |
| Buick Riviera | | | | | | | | |
| Renault Trezor | | | | | | | | |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse | | | | | | | | |
| AC 378 GT Z | | | | | | | | |
| Toyota Supra RZ (Mark IV) | | | | | | | | |
| Honda Civic Type R | | | | | | | | |
| Jaguar F-TYPE Project 7 | | | | | | | | |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG Racing Series | | | | | | | | |
| Nissan 370Z Special Edition | | | | | | | | |
| Renault Alpine Celebration | | | | | | | | |
| Sbarro Sparta | | | | | | | | |
| Sbarro GT1 | | | | | | | | |
| Maserati Alfieri | | | | | | | | |
| MV Agusta F4 1000 R | | | | | | | | |
- All Class A cars have their starting ranks increased by 50; their MAX+PRO ranks remain unchanged.
- The following vehicles are no longer Blueprint-buildable and are instead purchasable from the garage or obtainable through special events. Players who own some BPs of these vehicles get a discount off the garage cost that varies depending on the number of BPs owned:
- The inventory now has an "Upgrades" tab displaying the number of boosters and free upgrades accumulated.
- Double Credits and Extra Tanks can be applied from this tab.
- Some vehicle-specific upgrades can be fused for if the vehicle is at MAX. Due to this, the game does not give the option to fuse a certain number of upgrades and will fuse all free upgrades for that vehicle.
- The amount of gained upon fusion varies depending on the vehicle and is as follows:
- 500
- 750
- 1,000
- 1,250
- 1,500
- The amount of
- Players are now given up to 4 methods to apply free upgrades when they choose to apply one.
- Players can now purchase missing Pro Kit cards with tokens.
- This is currently only available for the new events.
- "Open 5 Boxes" has been added as a vehicle Daily Task.
Cosmetic Changes
- New app icon of a Ford GT (2017).
- The speed modification for the following cars has been removed:
- The Ford 2006 GT has been renamed to Ford GT 2006.
- New loading screen of two DS Survolts in a Showdown race.
- The buttons for free and Credits upgrades on the upgrade screens have been swapped. The Credits button is now at the bottom.
- When players obtain a Pro Kit Box and have their inventory full, the "Inventory" and "OK" buttons on the following screen are swapped.
- The VIP icon on the menu bar now also shows the player's current VIP Level.
Exclusive Vehicles
- July 10-11, 2019
- Mazda RX-8 Special Edition: 7,500
- Kawasaki Ninja H2R: 7,600
- Arash AF10: 16,200
- Mazda RX-8 Special Edition:
Events
- Aston Martin Vantage 2018 R&D June 20, 2019
- Grill Multiplayer Season June 27, 2019
- Ford GT 2017 R&D July 4, 2019
- Showdown Festival July 4, 2019
- Bentley Continental GT3 Championship July 18, 2019
- McLaren MP4-31 Championship July 18, 2019
TBA
- Koenigsegg Regera R&D
- Infiniti Project Black-S R&D
- Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita Championship
Bugs / Glitches
- Buffed Ford GT 2006: If the player has the Ford GT 2006 at MAX+PRO, the top speed and nitro are improved. This is most likely the performance stats of the Ford GT 2017 being erroneously applied on Ford GT 2006.
- This was fixed shortly after.
- Incorrect Upgrade Ready Screen: If the player has a Championship car that has 10 Pro Kit levels and a free Class Upgrade, the Upgrades tab of the inventory will show said Championship car as being ready to be upgraded.
- VIP Level & Licenses Bug: VIP levels, Mastery Licenses and free fuel cans for Time-Limited Events were removed or reset.
- The following glitches still persist from the preceding updates:
- Unavailable booster ads: Some players experience a vanished Play ad! button for Nitro Starters when starting races while the Tuning Kit button is still displayed. Workaround: Playing a Tuning Kit ad first lets the Nitro Starter button reappear (Android).
- Pro kit inventory doubled
