Update 1.42 isn't a maintenance patch. It's a full event drop.

Phantom Targets Part Two adds Glitched Wasps, a new Raider Project, a Merits track, and regional map scheduling that changes how you should be planning raids. Here's everything that matters, stripped down to what actually helps you farm.

What's New in 1.42

Biggest combo: Glitched Wasp farming + regional scheduling. Stack both and you control when and where you grind.

Glitched Wasps: The Core Grind

They fly erratically. They sound different. They're not hard to kill.

That's the whole point — even solo, budget-gear players can farm these efficiently.

Rule of thumb: see a Wasp acting weird, shoot it down, loot immediately. The component inside is the actual reward.

Drops That Matter

Sell or keep? Check project needs first. Selling a rare part before checking the next stage is the classic wipe-your-progress mistake. Don't do it.

Raider Project: Full Breakdown

Yes — fireworks are required, not optional. Stock up before you hit Stage 6.

Rewards: Kanto 3 (attachments), Volcano 3 (attachments), Fireworks Blueprint, Crash Map Blueprint, Anvil Splitter, Anvil 4.

If your gear is thin, run this project purely for weapons. Skip the cosmetics angle entirely if you need to.

Free Anomalia Outfit

Progress by returning with Glitched ARC parts or earning XP during raids. No Raider Coins required.

Strategy: consistent extractions beat risky mega-runs. Farm steady, extract clean, repeat.

Where to Farm

Dam's swamp area = reliable early Wasp sightings, manageable terrain.

If Bird City is active anywhere — go there. More flying ARC = more Wasps = faster progress. This isn't close.

Regional Map Conditions: The Real Meta Change

Conditions used to be global. Now they're offset by region. Europe, NA, and Asia can run different active conditions simultaneously.

Decision table:

Rubber-banding or delayed hits? Don't risk expensive kit. Kill, loot, leave.

Fireworks Objective Prep

Damage flying ARC with fireworks. Sounds silly, gets annoying if unprepared.

• Glitched Wasps — best target, low durability
• Normal Wasps — fine backup
• Larger flying ARC — situational, riskier
• Ground enemies — don't bother, objective needs flying only

Do this: stock fireworks before deploying. Damage multiple Wasps with fireworks first, finish with your gun. Bird City makes this stage go fast — high aerial activity, more targets.

Money Angle

Glitched Wasps are low-risk. That makes them efficient for cash farming too.

Fast money loop: budget gear → target Glitched Wasps → avoid PvP → sell duplicates → recycle only what you need for crafting.

Because these enemies are weak, profit-to-risk stays solid — until everyone starts camping the same spots. Stay mobile.

Best Loadout

Don't bring your good stuff. Wasps aren't the threat — other players are.

Solo Plan

1. Check regional conditions, target Bird City or easy Wasp zones

2. Enter with budget gear

3. Stay in open areas

4. Kill 2-4 Glitched Wasps

5. Extract early

6. Repeat

Found a rare drop? Leave early. Greed kills runs, not enemies.

Squad Plan

Split jobs. Don't stack everyone on one flying target while a rival squad sneaks up on you.

Mistakes That Slow You Down

Stuck on progress? It's usually location or condition choice, not difficulty.

Also in 1.42

• Anti-cheat: continued action against dupes, cheating software, teaming, matchmaking abuse. Skip third-party tools entirely.
• Photoelectric Cloak: now blocks turbine lightning and Matriarch missiles — big PvE upgrade.
• Audio: new Tier 3 magazine sounds, unique plastic footsteps, better foliage/indoor tracking.
• Fixes: Queen/Matriarch stomp issues addressed, surgical trap spawn protection added, quick wheel rebinding enabled.
• Tick Hunter Set: paid Raider Coins bundle. Skip it if you're chasing free progression — Anomalia is the priority.

FAQ

Where do I find Glitched Wasps?

Dam's swamp area has reliable early sightings. Bird City conditions boost spawns anywhere on the map.

Are Glitched Wasps hard to kill?

No. They go down easy with any accurate weapon. Other players are the actual danger, not the Wasps.

What should I do with Glitched ARC parts?

Keep what your current Raider Project stage needs. Sell duplicates, recycle extras for crafting mats like ARC Alloy.

Is the Anomalia outfit really free?

Yes. Unlock it through event progression — no Raider Coins needed.

Can I switch regions for better farming conditions?

Yes. If another region has Bird City and your ping holds up, switch. Skip it if ping tanks your hit registration.

Bottom Line

Farm Glitched Wasps. Chase Bird City. Check regional conditions before you queue. Keep project materials, sell the rest. Save fireworks for Stage 6.

Budget gear, clean extracts, no greed — that's the whole formula. Update 1.42 rewards players who plan the raid before they load in, not the ones sprinting into chaos with a backpack full of hope.