What is a Default Weapon?
Default Weapons are predefined Weapons that come with the specific Mech you acquire.
You will receive them for free if you acquire the Mech from the Market, the Mech Constructor in the Hangar, or in an Event Crate Rush, unless you have already bought them in another way or received them with another Mech.
The default Weapon Rank corresponds to the Rank of this Weapon in the Market.
There is no option to change the Default Weapons before the Mech is acquired.
After you get a Mech with its Default Weapon, you can change that Weapon to any with an Energy Cost that does not exceed Mech's Energy Consumption.
Does the Market have separate Tiers for Mechs and Weapons?
Every Tier contains both Mechs and Weapons. They're just displayed in different Tabs.
Thus, you can access a Mech in Tier III by upgrading Mechs or Weapons in Tier II.
Detailed descriptions of how to unlock Tiers properly can be found here.
What is the difference between Gear Hub and Progress Path?
The Gear Hub gives players access to all Mechs and Weapons, whereas the Progress Path provides Resources, Crates, and Boosters.
Extending the Progress Path by adding new content to it would not have been satisfactory, as the concept of the Path implies that the further along it you move, the more powerful the Mechs and Weapons you receive will be.
With the new content release, we aim to introduce greater variety into the gameplay, not necessarily more power.
At the same time, any Mech or Weapon you've acquired in any way (either from the Progress Path, an Event Crate Rush, any other Event, or from a Shop Offer) can be upgraded and used in Battles, even if it's in a locked Tier.
Does matchmaking take into account the player's current Tier?
No. A player's Tier does not affect how they are matched with other players.
Does the Market provide access to EVERY Mech and Weapon in the game?
Every Mech and Weapon in the game is available through the Market, apart from the Cryo Javelin 6, which you can get via the Referral Program.
The Cryo Javelin 6 appears in a specific Tier in the Market and will earn you Tier Stars when you acquire it or increase its Rank.
Will the Market contain Pilots and Implants?
No. The Market is only for Mechs and Weapons. You can find helpful information on how to get Pilots and Implants in a dedicated article.