GET YOUR BEARINGS
About Metal Slug: Awakening
Metal Slug: Awakening expands with the Adventure Begins season, adding new zones, modes, and gear for its multiplayer RPG experience. Players can explore the Treasure Cave rift, tackle Joint Operation Abyss Mode, and boost lagging progress with Growth Boosting. The update also introduces a Laser Gun, a new commander named Eiserner, and a crossover character Kyo Kusanagi, all available on Windows.
01 / THE GUIDE
Treasure Cave Rift
The Adventure Begins season adds the Treasure Cave, a rift where ocean and land coexist. Commanders venture into this area with clubmates to seek treasure while facing danger.
This zone is part of the Abyssal Rift and offers a new journey distinct from existing maps.
- Team up with clubmates to cover more ground in the rift.
- Focus on exploring both land and water sections for hidden loot.
02 / THE GUIDE
Joint Operation Abyss Mode
Joint Operation Abyss Mode sends commanders to the newly introduced Morden Army Base, now controlled by a Curse Demon. The curse spreads among soldiers and armor.
Players unlock mysterious powers to break the curse and defeat enemies in this cooperative challenge.
- Activate the new mysterious powers early to counter the curse.
- Coordinate attacks to clear cursed armor efficiently.

03 / THE GUIDE
Growth Boosting System
Growth Boosting helps commanders who fall behind earn extra development resources through daily gameplay. It also provides level boosts to catch up with the main group's average level.
The system is designed to reduce gaps between players' progress.
- Log in daily to maximize resource gains from Growth Boosting.
- Use level boosts strategically when nearing the group average.
04 / THE GUIDE
Laser Gun Weapon
The Laser Gun combines stable firepower with the potential for an energy explosion. Its high‑pressure pulses surge within an energy core, making it a destructive option.
The weapon is described as always ready to wreak havoc.
- Employ the Laser Gun against clustered enemies to maximize explosion damage.
- Maintain steady fire to benefit from its stable output.
05 / THE GUIDE
New Characters: Eiserner & Kyo Kusanagi
Eiserner, once an ordinary girl, rose to become Blackfire's youngest senior commander, emphasizing minimal‑cost attacks. Kyo Kusanagi appears via a crossover, teaming with Marco to defeat villains in the World of Fighters.
Both characters expand the roster and bring distinct backstories.
- Leverage Eiserner's strategic focus for efficient assaults.
- Use Kyo Kusanagi's combat experience in crossover events.





COMMUNITY
Player discussion