Game update
Overheat Protocol v0.4.1 – Systems & Polish Patch
OVERHEAT PROTOCOL Playtest · published · build 25551315
OVERHEAT PROTOCOL v0.4.1
This focused patch improves combat effects, Protocol build progression, interface readability, and crosshair customization.
FONT AND UI IMPROVEMENTS
- The font system has been rebuilt with a cleaner role-based structure.
- Text overlap and spacing issues affecting some languages have been significantly reduced.
- Fixed dropdown text occasionally appearing blank or incorrectly positioned.
SHRAPNEL REWORK
- Shrapnel now uses physical launch forces, gravity, directional spread, and controlled target tracking.
- Fragments can distribute across multiple directions or converge on a focused target depending on the selected behavior.
- Enemies now enter the normal death and ragdoll sequence when both legs are severed.
PROTOCOL SYSTEM UPDATES
- Effect activation and target acquisition distances have been doubled.
- The Protocol trigger selection has been updated with Critical Hit and Opening Shot.
- Opening Shot activates after not firing for 1.5 seconds.
- After completing the first three-card build, players can now begin constructing a second build instead of being forced to replace the original one.
CROSSHAIR CUSTOMIZATION
- Added a new dot crosshair profile.
- Improved crosshair settings localization and interface readability.
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