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Biathlon Challenge PlaytestNewsReload System Overhaul & Active Powerups
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Reload System Overhaul & Active Powerups

Biathlon Challenge Playtest · published 15 Jan 2026, 04:08 UTC · build 21504083

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Reloading system changed:

  • Previously you would press reload key -> release. With correct timing that you complete a perfect reload. I have changed this to function like Gears of War, where you would press the reload key -> Press again for a perfect reload.

All cigars now have active powerups in addition to their passive use:

  • Experiment with them and let me know which you like/dislike. Some are likely very OP. The addition of active cigar abilities will inform future changes to character perks. (Looking at Gogo ːsteammockingː).

Bugs fixed:

  • Fixed shotgun Pellet hit registration

  • Fixed Ammy getting stuck on the lodge 2nd floor

  • Fixed animation player not detecting animations on certain NPCs

Small Stuff:

  • Slowmo renamed to bullet time because it's cool and familiar

  • Bullet time fade out SFX added

  • various improvements to gun animations

I am starting to regularly stream my work on Biathlon Challenge on Twitch. Tune in on Wednesdays around 8pm EST and say hello. Thank you guys for all your support! Progress has been steady and I am tireless.

-jc

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Game update30 Sep 2026World Menu ImprovementsThe world selection menu got an overhaul! I may have improved other little things here and there. Almost done.... -jcGame update16 Sep 2026Tutorial Rework & Other ImprovementsTutorial Level reworked - now with its own leaderboard! · Grab stunts will show how long they were held while in the air · Performance improvements · Hand animation improvements · Ricochet sfx added · Fixed bugs where certain dialog would be stuck on the screen or game state would not advance Please let me know if I've broken anything else in my endless iteration upwards. -jcGame update3 Sep 2026Lil Patchy Patch- Added journal button to clear existing sesh markers. - Improved sesh marker performance - Fixed scene transitions to be more consistent - Fixed bug where loading tutorial would leave players unarmed. I'm still chopping away at a much larger update in preparation for the official demo drop! -jc