This patch is a minor hotfix primarily to resolve several server and client crashes and performance issues. NOTE: If you are hosting your own dedicated server, your server will stop appearing in the server list until you shut it down, let Steam patch Formicide, and restart the server. General Bug Fixes · Fixed a server crash that could occur while initializing data for a player that had recentl…
Formicide has hit 1.0! Gameplay Updates · Added a tutorial window explaining the game objective that's shown when joining a server or a new match starts. · Updated the respawn timer. Players are now spawned every 3 seconds, by default 7-9 seconds after they die. If their team controls no beacons, the time is reduced by 3 seconds. If their team has more players than the other team, the time is i…
UI Updates · Players are now shown a team selection window to choose which team to play on after joining a server by default. A team can only be joined if it doesn't currently have more players than the other team. See the Server Manager Updates section for more details. · Added a new hotkey to change teams. Like changing classes, this can be used either while dead, or while standing in the hom…
Formicide Is Free · Formicide is now completely free! For more details, see our previous announcement here . Class Updates Engineer · Added secondary ultimate Shield Wall: Creates a shield wall in front of a turret to block incoming projectiles. · Increased pulse missile movement speed. Biomite · Added secondary ultimate Gas Trail: Creates a trail of deadly gas behind the Biomite, while also ha…
That's right. Very soon, Formicide will be completely free. Does this mean new classes or maps need to be purchased? No. It will be completely free. There's nothing to purchase. The game is just free. Why are we doing this? We feel that this is the best thing to do for the game. We originally set out to make a game that people could enjoy playing with their friends. Over the years of its develo…
Balance Changes Sniper · Gauss Gun level 2 charge damaged lowered to 250 from 500. · Gauss Gun level 3 now dissipates if target has more than 250 hit points, still deals 500 damage. · Mega Cannon cooldown increased to 48 seconds from 42. Hunter · Bloodseeker dash damage lowered to 100/150 (normal/crit) from 150/225. Shock Trooper · Thunderclap shockwave max damage lowered to 250 from 300. Engin…
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