build28_10_2026

general changes

• added button for opening item shop to the HUD (only shows after its unlocked)
• added hotkey (O) to open item shop directly (only works after its unlocked)
• added indicator that shows what items in inventory can be combined with currently held item
• added creep elite type "small"
• added creep elite type "splitting"
• added weapon "over range" mechanic allowing projectiles to travel farther then base range
• changed the way the railgun weapon works to be more railgun-y
• changed item tooltips to be slightly wider to better fit item stats and names better

bug fixes

• fixed being able to open pause menu during vending machine dialogue (this causes unintended issues with the dialogue)
• fixed weapons combined with into tower being prefixed with "special" incorrectly based on turret
• fixed wave tooltip giant worm drawing sprite facing the wrong way
• fixed towers drawing upgrade badge after its been sold
• fixed beam projectiles drawing after tower has been sold
• fixed priority target lifebar target hp/shield text being slightly cut off

item balance

• changed freeze ray buildcost to 10 from 8
• changed railgun firerate to 1 from 2 seconds
• changed railgun damage to 15 from 25
• changed railgun range to 110 from 150
• added over range to railgun
• added over range to navy cannon
• added over range to shotgun

creep balance

• creep shields now scales correctly with "big" elite type
• creep shields now scales correctly when creep is elite