Hey Loners,
JD’s back from the workshop. We’ve rebuilt his entire kit from the ground up to make every reload count. This update refines his rhythm, cuts the noise, and turns him into the precise, tempo-driven powerhouse he was always meant to be.
Alongside JD’s overhaul, you’ll find new SFX, visual polish, and a handful of key fixes to keep the picnic running smoothly.
Jade
Simplified for clarity and performance. Effects are easier to read mid-fight, with less visual clutter and smoother triggers.
Core Galore
- Fully reworked to link Overburden and Jade Cores generation directly to Fast Reloads.
- Your reload rhythm now fuels JD’s entire gameplay loop, feel the reload beat for better curio sinergy.
Tech Master
Now scales from Jade Cores pickups instead of reloads. Encourages smart positioning and tighter map flow instead of double-dipping on reloads.
Overall Kit Adjustments
More reload-based synergy, less random overlap with Devices. JD’s flow is now leaner, more reactive, and more rewarding for mechanical skill.
🗣️ Developer note: JD should now feel like a disciplined tinkerer; every reload is a calculated moment of power, not just a background animation.
Evolutions SFX
Interlocked Chains
Lotus Rhythm
Melted Light
Weather Cycle
Curios SFX
Late Rage
Lightning in a Bottle
Enemy buffs SFX for Burn, Chill, Freeze, and Shock
Improvements
Better decal rendering: fixed gloss, darkness, and incorrect display issues.
New condition icons: Blaze Rotation & Fire Devil
Stats micro-buff drops on Deposits
Completing a Hijinks with no Curio available now grants a minor upgrade.
Shop image and description updated on Discoveries.
Removed the permanent shop ping; it’s now visible via the compass instead.
Fixed Impostor rendering issues on some AMD GPUs.
Lotus Rhythm VFX no longer lingers after despawn.
Charger SFX no longer loops on the level-up screen.
Adjusted enemy teleport distance logic (affecting Willson and Camille).
Fixed Unlocking Skills background not displaying in Loadout.
Burn VFX for Weather Cycle Evolution is not being displayed.
Some sound effects are still undergoing adjustments and polishing.
JD has always been a tricky one to balance. He’s fast, technical, and built around reload timing, but over time, his kit got noisy.
This update strips away that clutter. JD now plays with intent. Every reload matters, every pickup connects to his flow, and his power curve feels steady instead of spiky.
After Ash's update, this is the second step toward making every character’s identity stronger and their builds more distinct.
See you in the Zone,