Update 20250510 - May Update and NextFest Preview

JUNK! (Playtest) · build 18415257 · published

On SteamNotes only · this build shipped before we watched the app

1. Added new Pickup System:
- Empower (3x ranged damage, large arenas only)
- Invincibility (Large arenas only)
- Cloak (same as normal cloak ability, all arenas)
- Repair (+10pts health, all arenas)
- Recharge (+10pts energy, large arenas only)
2. Renamed LOADOUT menu to BUILD
3. Overhauled TUSK robot, added wireframe thumbnail to BUILD menu
4. Fixed issue with abilities not displaying correctly in LOBBY/BUILD menus
5. Updated BUILD menu to accurately show selected robot name
6. Refined movement speeds for all robots (MOTH: 500, HOPPER: 400, TUSK: 300)
7. Refined melee attacks for all robots, should be easier to land a hit now
8. Added targeting outline when robots are within melee range, also should make it easier to land a hit
9. Renamed medium sized arena to "The Silo"
10. Adjusted arena obstacles for all arenas
11. Added full screen hit indicator effect
12. Fixed issue with Pellet ability taking an extra second to fire after ability has been triggered
13. Rocket/Mortar attacks now cause AOE (area of effect) damage and knockback
14. Robots now begin to spark when they're below 25% health
15. Robots now cry out (SFX) when damaged
16. Robots now lament (SFX) when losing a round/match

Update 20250510 - May Update and NextFest Preview · JUNK! (Playtest) build 18415257 · SteamPeaks