If you have been grinding the Bank HQ Escalation mission specifically for Targeted Loot, you are not alone in your frustration. Reports from the community confirmed that despite the UI indicating the Core Strength Gear Set should be dropping, the loot pool was effectively empty for that specific set. For a game where every stat roll counts toward survival in D.C.'s crumbling streets, a broken drop rate is a major roadblock for progression.
The developers have confirmed that the fix is already prepared. However, rather than a quick hotfix, this repair is bundled into the larger Title Update arriving on May 12. This means players aiming to complete their Core Strength builds will need to pivot their farming strategies for a few more days or focus on other gear sets while the team prepares the deployment.
While it is disappointing to see a core progression element bugged during an Escalation mission, the quick turnaround on an official fix date provides some much-needed clarity. Once the update lands, the loot tables should correctly reflect the Targeted Loot icons, allowing agents to finally optimize their setups for the endgame challenges ahead.
Keep an eye on the official channels for the exact maintenance window on May 12. Until then, you might want to save your Bank HQ runs for after the patch drops to ensure your time spent translates into actual gear upgrades.
Soren