Game update

Patch 21 - Optimizations, New animation system, tweaks and fixes

DarkSwarm Closed Alpha · published 18 Feb 2025, 13:44 UTC · build 17406703

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NEW THINGS
- The all new animation system for the player character. Recoil animation will be added later
- Visual updates on Infiltrator's scanning ability on the sidearm
- Pickup mines and gas canisters

TWEAKS
- Support class now only has healing abilities
- Weapon tweaks. More damage on Engineer shotty and PlasmaBeam.
- SteamDeck serverlist improvements
- Various map updates to infiltration and planetary maps

FIXES & OPTIMIZATIONS
- "E" key fix when trapped in Trapper now supports controller
- General GPU optimization and rig optimizations on crawler enemies
- Various small bug fixes
- Fixed CryoGun no longer hurts yourself

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