Red Teaming
Hit the neon streets of Sunset Bay in Season 7 Vice!
The wait for the next Season is over! Check out what we have in store, you might be in for a welcomed surprise!
JXoaT,
Dec 30
2024
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The sun sinks beneath the horizon, casting a warm glow over the sprawling streets of Sunset Bay. As night falls, the city transforms into a vibrant, neon-lit playground where dreams are made and shattered in the same breath. Palm trees sway under the heavy bass of distant clubs, while the shadows hide secrets that could bring the entire city to ruin.
Detective Vega: “You’re stepping into a world that plays by its own rules. Sunset Bay is a paradise on the surface, but you dig deep enough, and you’ll find the rot.”
Vega, a veteran PI with a knack for finding trouble, tosses you a folder as you lean against a classic convertible. Inside are photos, each one telling a story of power, corruption, and the allure of the underground.
The faces belong to the key players in Sunset Bay’s underworld—gang leaders, corrupt officials, and the enigmatic figure known only as Eclipse.
Your job is to work with Detective Vega to uncover Eclipse and to blow this case sky high.
Season 6 recap
This was another one of our busiest Seasons on the books! Nearly 24k people joined to test themselves, to claim the top spot on the board, or to scoop up some prizes while they breezed through some boxes.
That’s more than an NBA stadium can hold! 🏀
Let’s close out Season 6 with a walk-through of our champions and some information you might need.
Big 3 of Season 6
I’ve gotta hand it to NLTE; they are getting close to a hattrick—closing out the last two Seasons at the top! Mad respect for the dedication you’ve put into ending up in this spot time and time again.
Does anyone think they can stop them from being the first challenger to score 3 Seasons in a row?
Let’s not forget we also have a new face on the board. Welcome to the top three l1nvx! It is always great seeing new faces climb high and grab a spot at the top—also, great job getting that blood on University!
Taking up spot number three is a past champ and absolute top 3 monster, xct. By far, one of the most dedicated Seasonal players since we started.
We all have lives outside of Seasons, and it is inspiring to see people make it to the top in such a busy world. Congrats!
TheATeam remains the dominant team in Season 6
It’s like they say, “There Is No Plan B...They Don't Need One.” TheATeam continues to reign supreme on the Team Leaderboard.
It’s an official challenge to take these diehard competitors from this spot, but head to their page and throw them some respect—they deserve it.
Season 6 swag
Just a reminder for those who hit silver and above this Season, you’ll see something in your reward email. It is a hidden link for the Season 6 limited edition swag.
This will not show up for our general audience and only has a limited quantity. It’s our first run doing swag like this, but there will be more in the future!
Just be sure to check the link and use your Seasonal discount code.
What's new in Season 7
Every Season is an opportunity for us to give new ideas and user suggestions a shot!
We try to gauge what is and isn’t working. Sometimes, there’s something so universally beloved that it is hard to ignore. Often, those can take a bit more time to implement.
So, we got one major change this Season…
Cubes are making their way into the prize pool 🎉
It is here. It is finally happening.
Users have been asking and waiting patiently for this, and now—it’s here. Cubes are now going to be prizes for those who participate in Seasons! This makes participation far more valuable for those looking to continue their learning in Academy. The further you push into a Season, the more Cubes you’ll be rewarded. Easy deal.
So, start up those machines and keep your sights on a module you’ve been looking to learn.
Prize pool
Prizes shift until we think we’ve found the perfect equation for you. This Season, I think we have got it down.
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TOP 5 🏆
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6-10 🏅
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10-25 🎖️
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HOLO 💎
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PLATINUM 🟣
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RUBY 🔴
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SILVER ⚪
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Tips for new Season challengers
For those who are very new to our platform's competition, welcome! If you decide to sink your teeth into these Machines, we recommend some of the following tips below!
Mind you, Seasons is designed to challenge the best of the best but don't let that stop you from testing your hand and learning on the go.
Joining a team
We have a new Seasons section on Discord! In the announcements channel, you’ll find Machines releases, Seasonal coverage, Season-related surveys, and more to come!
Most importantly, our find-a-team forum has been taking off! People have been centering teams around:
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Geography
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Interests
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Experience levels
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HTB goals
Release Arena
Are you free-to-play users looking to gain an edge? Switch over to our Release Arena!
For those unfamiliar, Release Arena operates on a dedicated VPN, allowing users to engage with machines in an isolated performance-efficient environment!
You can make the switch by toggling to Release Arena in your VPN settings.
Remember, access is live from Saturday to Wednesday and has limited pre-spawned machines. Be sure to make the switch and try it for yourself!
Learn with HTB
If tackling your first Machine feels a bit fuzzy, we got you. We all start somewhere. Check out this series to help you start building a foundation.
Get to the bottom of this case and grab some cubes on the way!
This Season is your opportunity to harness your hard work and turn it directly into fuel for new learnings. With the addition of cubes, we hope to kickstart a cycle of active learning throughout all of HTB!
Now, dive into the streets of Sunset Bay and track this elusive figure. Fast boats, explosions, and high-octane action sold separately.
