Release 1.8.1 published to beta branch for testing

We have pushed an updated build of Entropy : Zero 2 to a new release branch for testing. (Release-1.8)

1.8.1 does not change very many things that would be visible in the main game. It is mostly under the hood changes that will be useful in the episodes and for Workshop mappers.

Mapbase 7.3

The 1.8.1 update includes Mapbase version 7.3, which brings many improvements and changes for mappers to use. You can read more about Mapbase 7.3 here:
https://www.moddb.com/mods/mapbase/news/mapbase-v7-3-released

Changelog

Code Changes

• Fix overflow in constant arithmetic error in npc_lost_soul by @Blixibon in https://github.com/entropy-zero/source-sdk-2013/pull/291
• fix: Vortigaunts and zombigaunts clean up env_physexplosion entity by @1upD in https://github.com/entropy-zero/source-sdk-2013/pull/287
• Vort barrel propdata interaction (explode_zap) by @Blixibon in https://github.com/entropy-zero/source-sdk-2013/pull/282
• weapon_oicw by @Blixibon in https://github.com/entropy-zero/source-sdk-2013/pull/276
• Player dual wielding support by @Blixibon in https://github.com/entropy-zero/source-sdk-2013/pull/277
• Alternate infinite sprint which doesn't disable other aux power devices by @Blixibon in https://github.com/entropy-zero/source-sdk-2013/pull/288
• Enemy memory cvar for citizen suppressive fire + readiness aim fix for sound investigation by @Blixibon in https://github.com/entropy-zero/source-sdk-2013/pull/289
• Wilson looks at targets through cameras by @Blixibon in https://github.com/entropy-zero/source-sdk-2013/pull/283
• Mapbase v7.3 in E:Z2 by @Blixibon in https://github.com/entropy-zero/source-sdk-2013/pull/293

Full Changelog on GitHub: https://github.com/entropy-zero/source-sdk-2013/compare/ez2_release-1.7.1...ez2_release-1.8.1

Other Changes

• ez2_c2_3 - Combine soldiers (including Scar Zero) will pick up weapons more quickly on the map ez2_c2_3 only
• Updated ez2_op_xmas_lapland
• Subtitles should be on by default
• Add labels for OICW and sniper rifle
• Fix aux power HUD element colors
• Dual viewmodels and icons for pistol and pulse pistol
• Integrate E:Z2-style icons on unused weapons
• weapon_oicw scripts (No assets)
• point_detonatable in FGD
• Husk gift outputs in FGD
• Stukabat flying and baby KV/inputs in FGD

How to get the update

If you would like to test out this new update, please set your Entropy : Zero 2 beta branch to "upcoming". For more information about beta branches, please check out our Entropy : Zero 2 version guide.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2861987007