If the last update was about porting the game to Unreal 5, this one is about refining the core experience.
That means improved performance, better motion controls, and a more fluid gameplay loop.
Big thank you to everyone on Discord that helped me play-test this version and gave me their valuable feedback (theloneranger, livid, valor_fall, Thayden, WavformVR, ThaAnimalOne, droneattack, Samuri, bootleg, chaunteuse, Nick, and TROJENxxMCDANK).
- Big performance improvements (especially in later game segments with many NPC enemies)
- New vehicle motion controls
- New reload mechanic
- New map locations
- Added more realistic red dot, holographic, and reflex optics
- Added many interactive physics objects
- Added visual notifications for full inventory slots
- Improved gripping and locomotion
- Revised Item Wheel
As always, I love to hear from people playing the game, so please reach out if you want to talk about your thoughts about it.
I hope everyone enjoys the improvements in this new update!
Xtian
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