Howdy Runners,
New playtest live means that gameplay updates AND a new trailer in this instance! Go check it out below if you haven't watched it yet - then what are you event waiting for!
For those of you curious of our tinkerings, you can find a full outline of our updates since the most recent playtest. We've added a lot more firepower, more puzzles through the world and plenty more loot to fulfil your quota - you can thank us by dropping a wishlist!
More soon, and good luck out there, you'll need it!
-- Disruptive Games
PATCH NOTES
PLAYER CHARACTER
Added Charms - find hidden plushies to equip buffs, with progress tracked at the Gumball Machine™ in the store
You can now hold your breath longer underwater
C4 now causes knockback (if someone wants to test how far that knockback is that would be great)
Players are now briefly immune to damage after being revived by a teammate
You can now throw players through weak doors
Improved HUD clarity for knocked down and dead players
Fixed numerous animation issues
Fixed TV face getting stuck in “dead mode” after respawn
Fixed zoom issues while gesturing with a gun
ORCA
Updated tutorial video on TV set
Improved clarity of driver’s seat control icons
Smoother switching between drive, fly, and sub modes
Throwing salvage into and out of the Orca is now smoother
Added new radio stations with custom music
Players can now remove others from the driver’s seat or vehicle Scrapjack
Trustwell gift boxes now provide a wider variety of loot
Fuel doesn’t drain while hovering anymore
Fuel slowly recharges when parked on the ground
Fixed an issue where the menu could not be opened while in the driver’s seat or Vehicle Scrapjack
GADGETS & WEAPONS
Rocket Launchers may now appear for sale
Anti-gravity grenades may now appear for sale
Updated the Mass Reducer with new model, VFX, and audio
Store aisles have been rearranged
Shotgun buffed
Weapons now give more of a “kick”
Fixed an issue where players could not swap to weapon slots with empty ammo
WORLD
The world map has been heavily updated
Added new Wrecks in new locations
Improved visuals across all Wrecks
Updated lighting and weather
Clouds no longer pop in as you approach
Added new puzzles throughout the world
Underwater Wrecks are now discoverable
Geysers can launch the Orca into the air (a truly majestic sight)
It is now easier to reach the Barge in earlier rounds
More salvage caches across the map
Trustwell gift boxes can now be found in Bunkers
Fixed numerous terrain issues
Fixed various visual issues in Wrecks
SALVAGE
Later rounds now contain more Paranormal Salvage
New Paranormal curses added
More Plushies and Paint Cans throughout the world
Increased overall salvage density
Salvage in the Orca now glows at the Barge
Mass Reduced salvage now correctly weighs less
Improved visuals on many salvage objects
ENEMIES
Earlier rounds should feel easier, with difficulty ramping up in later rounds
Mass Reducer can now shrink enemies (except Fogwailer), making them easier to kill
Floaters should now be significantly easier to fight
Fogwailer valves updated
Giga-Gullum received updated animations and VFX
Limited the number of Gullums that can attach to the Orca
Added lots of new enemy sound effects
GENERAL UPDATES
Smaller package download, less waiting
Added Discord account linking with an integrated Friends list in the settings menu
Steam Deck should work better now
Players will no longer be disconnected after an hour
LOBBY / STORE
Added TV sets to the lobby and tutorial videos to all TV sets
Added more stuff to throw at your friends
End-of-round summary screen should actually be correct now
Cashier behavior has been updated
Added new round completion bonuses
Updated stationary gun UI
Added a bunch of new paint colors for the vehicle
Added the Gumball Machine™ for tracking charms
Moved the Depart anchor lever
Fixed players sometimes not respawning in the store
KNOWN ISSUES
(We're not perfect)
Rejoining a match may break voice chat
The Orca can ragdoll players who are swimming too close to it
Host may keep loading briefly after entering the world map
Opening Trustwell gift boxes while the vehicle is moving may cause loot to fall out of the Orca
Some animation issues with Mass Reduced enemies
Salvage that is Mass Reduced inside the Orca must be removed and re-added for vehicle weight to update correctly
Some salvage does not glow at the Barge
Several more minor bugs are in the queue; we are still in beta!
For any bugs or issues please drop them in the forums or join our Discord so you can specifically pick on one of the devs.