Iron Offensive: Helmet Cam Extraction Shooter Playtest · published · build 26294422
New Playtest Build is Live!
As the sole developer behind the project, I am continuing to fine-tune every aspect of the game ahead of tomorrow's official launch. I have just deployed a new build focusing on performance, gunplay feedback, and HUD clarity.
Important Note: Please keep in mind that during this playtest, you are currently playing against the AI set to Very Easy mode.
What’s New in This Build (Live Now):
Performance Optimization: General improvements to game stability and frame consistency across maps.
Enhanced Weapon & Directional Audio: Increased the volume of your own weapon fire and boosted incoming enemy gunfire audio, making it much easier to pinpoint firing angles.
Intensified Bullet Hit Feedback: Visual impact response has been significantly enhanced: incoming shots now display a clear red bullet tracer indicating direction, accompanied by dynamic camera shake (direct headshots remain fatal and instantaneous with no reaction time).
HUD Adjustments: Moved the "Kill Confirmed" notification and all hit/kill markers higher up the screen to keep your central line of sight completely unobstructed.
Magazine Scavenging: Eliminating any target (AI or player) now drops a physical magazine at the kill site. You can move up and scavenge it to replenish ammo up to the maximum reserve limit.
Coming Tonight (Pre-Launch Update):
The following mechanics will be deployed in a final update dropping tonight, heading straight into tomorrow's launch:
AI Damage Balancing: Tuning down bot damage output slightly so you can survive an initial hit or two and react tactically under fire.
Ammo Weight & Movement Penalty: Introducing an encumbrance mechanic; the more magazines and ammo you hoard, the heavier and slower your operator moves.
Dog Tags & Dynamic Loot Drops: Slain enemies will drop military dog tags that grant bonus rewards upon retrieval, alongside dynamic loot on the body (optics, attachments, and gear), making sweeping kill sites essential.
Thank you all for testing and supporting this solo development journey. Stay tuned for tomorrow’s launch featuring the first operation!