Freedom Wars Remastered plunges players into a dystopian future where they battle monstrous Abductors as Sinners. To bolster their combat prowess, weapon and accessory upgrades are crucial. These upgrades enhance base stats and allow for module additions, providing significant combat advantages.
Early-game weapon upgrades are readily available, eliminating reliance on mission rewards or enemy drops. This guide details weapon and accessory upgrade procedures in Freedom Wars Remastered.
Weapon upgrades unlock upon reaching Level 002 Code Clearance in the main storyline. CODE 2 Sinners access the Facility Management Function via the Personal Responsibility Portal. The Weapon Development Facility allows for comprehensive weapon management. Upgrades demand resources and Entitlement Points, but costs decrease with the assistance of Citizens, each offering varying reduction rates based on their aptitude. While initially complex, the system is intuitive in practice.
A pre-upgrade screen displays stat changes. The facility also enables Element addition and Module/Module Slot experimentation. Higher Grade weapon upgrades necessitate permits purchased from the Claim Entitlement tab in the Window of Liberty.
Early missions yield limited high-Grade weapon rewards. Zakka in The Warren offers Grade Level 1 weapons, making upgrades almost mandatory. A CODE 3 Exam requires higher Grade Development Facility Permits, encouraging weapon upgrades and the subsequent donation of lower-Grade weapons for sentence reduction and additional Entitlement Points.
The initial Weapon Development Facility upgrade unlocks the "In Search of the Strongest Weapon" trophy/achievement, with further achievements tied to the upgrade system. The substantial damage difference between weapon Grades emphasizes the importance of gear improvement.
The Ability Development Facility, accessible within Facility Management, unlocks later in the game.