Playtest Update 0.6.1 Is Now Available
Thank you for taking part in the AT THE READY Playtest! This update introduces the new Shadow Challenge mode, improves the presentation of match-winning shots, and redesigns several parts of the in-game HUD. Now you are not only fighting another gunslinger—you are trying to outdraw your own best performance.
New Mode: Shadow Challenge
Your first effective hit creates your personal Shadow. A Shadow records your:
Draw timing
Aiming path
Shot timing
Shot direction and hit location
On the next attempt, your Shadow reproduces your personal-best performance. Beat it, and your improved run becomes the new record. The better you become, the faster your next opponent becomes.
Friends and Global Fastest-Time Leaderboards
Shadow Challenge is now connected to the Steam leaderboards. You can:
View the fastest times among your friends
Browse the global fastest rankings
See the global top three from the main menu
Challenge Shadows left by other ranked players
Right-click a player marked with “◆” and select “Challenge Shadow” to begin. The other player does not need to be online. Their Shadow is downloaded through Steam and replayed locally on your device. Steam Cloud must be enabled to upload and download leaderboard Shadows. Your own locally saved Shadow remains playable if Steam Cloud is unavailable.
Final-Kill Cinematic
The shot that decides the overall match can now trigger a short cinematic sequence:
The draw and firing moment is replayed
The defeated opponent falls
The camera then returns to the normal view
The complete sequence is reserved for the decisive final kill, so ordinary rounds are not repeatedly interrupted.
Redesigned In-Game HUD
This update refreshes several HUD elements:
A new top scoreboard
New preparation, draw, and fire phase prompts
A lighter and more transparent subtitle area
Adjusted holster and status indicators
Reduced overlap between gameplay information
The new HUD is designed to stay readable without drawing attention away from the duel.
Shadow Challenge Result Improvements
Creating your first Shadow no longer asks whether you want to continue
Failed attempts no longer repeatedly display a confirmation prompt
After setting a new record, you can challenge the updated Shadow again
You may leave the challenge through the menu whenever you are ready
Send Us Your Feedback
This is the first Playtest release of Shadow Challenge. Its rules, rankings, Shadow playback, and presentation will continue to evolve based on player feedback. Please share your thoughts in the Community Discussions or complete the feedback form: Complete the Playtest Feedback Form Thank you to everyone helping us test the game. Draw fast—but remember: next time, your Shadow will be faster.