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The Coalition says the number of players disabling cross-play is affecting matchmaking times, so players will no longer have the option of opting out come the release of Operation 7.
The world is crumbling. The Swarm has corrupted the Coalition’s robot army and is descending upon human cities. With danger closing in, Kait Diaz breaks away to uncover her connection to the enemy and discovers the true danger to Sera – herself.

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