Ctrl+Alt+Defeat Zero Humanity · published
## Highlights- Added the new **Field Protocols** system, optional events that appear during non-boss waves and create temporary objectives in the middle of the arena.- Each region now has its own protocol profiles, with title, description, thematic color, objective sequence, and rewards aligned to the chosen continent.- Introduced **Protocol Chips**, permanent run rewards that improve attributes such as damage, fire rate, armor, pickup range, speed, max health, regeneration, and invincibility.- The results screen now shows how many protocols were completed and how many Protocol Chips were obtained during the match.## New Protocol Objectives- **Sync Zone / Hack Relay:** stay within the indicated area until completing the system breach before time runs out.- **Sabotage Tower:** destroy the enemy tower while enemies enter an overdrive state.- **Collector Drone:** escort the drone to the extraction point to secure the cargo.## Visual and Feedback Improvements- Protocols now have stronger visual readability in the arena, with glow, inner and outer rings, radial marks, animated pulse, and region-specific colors.- Relays, beacons, zones, towers, drones, and extraction points received new sprites and dedicated animations.- Sabotage tower gained a halo, pulsing ring, visual damage/destruction states, and a progress label.- Protocol drone received a more detailed visual, with core, wing, escort ring, and route line to the extraction point.- Objective labels now show name, progress, and time remaining.- When time is running out, protocol elements switch to a reddish alert visual.- The HUD banner now uses the protocol/region color instead of always being orange.## Gameplay and Balancing- The player now automatically applies Protocol Chip bonuses in the normal attribute calculation and weapon refresh.- During the sabotage protocol, enemies may receive a temporary damage boost, making the objective riskier.- The gameplay camera received a slight zoom increase to improve action readability.- Added the option to choose between returning to the main menu or starting a new game.## Localization- New Field Protocols text was added to the PT, EN, ES, RU, and ZH translations.