The first of two updates we're releasing in November is now live. Patch notes and some extra detail below:
- New Game + mode (Random extra enemies and enemy respawns)
- Can use Firefight mutator unlocks in Campaign mode
- Gravity Gun arm cannon mode
- Lots of new small objects in world to throw around with the Gravity Gun
- 13 new Steam Achievements tied to Campaign
- Workshop levels can have Campaign objectives
- Overhauled 'Apartments' Campaign level
- Clearer enemy and objective outlines
- Lobber and RPG rounds now have tracer effect
- Level editor now supports user made props
- Reduced frequency of NPCs crouching in combat
- Update UE4 to 4.27.1
- Updated DLSS to latest
- Added hidden debug cam for content creators
- Fixed issue where kicking a door would sometimes hit door frame
- Fixed enemies hiding too well in lower admin campaign
- Fixed toilet shattering
- Fixed issue where NPCs would spawn without squad orders
- 'Estate' level can now also be damaged by explosives
- Option to disable camera roll
- Can no longer pickup empty weapons
- Added wffle to firefight unlocks
NEW GAME+
Completing Campaign mode now unlocks New Game + on the Main Menu. As well as keeping you on your toes by remixing enemy placement, NG+ gives you the chance to play through Campaign with any unlocked Mutators switched on, and lets you choose which arm cannon you want to equip.
NEW GRAVITY GUN ARM CANNON
Unlocked by completing 10 Firefight challenges, this new arm cannon lets you pick up, hold, and throw a variety of objects, enabling even more opportunities for gameplay experimentation. For example, you can grab and hold enemy shields to provide on-the-fly cover, and you can pluck rockets mid-air and reverse their trajectory for an explosive sucker punch, like so:
NEW ACHIEVEMENTS
There are 13 new achievements to grab, which doubles the overall total to 26. The full list can be found on the Achievements page, but here are a couple of the new ones to give you a taster of what to expect:
FIRE IN THE HOLE: Beat the 'Greens' campaign level with the 'Floor Is Lava' mutator
OFF THE HINGES: Beat the 'Corridor' campaign level while equipped with the 'Gravity Gun' arm cannon
AND THERE'S MORE TO COME
There's a second update coming later this month and, as previously mentioned, there will also be updates next year, which will include new and extended Campaign levels. We'll have more info closer to the time. For now, have fun with New Game + and getting acquainted with the Gravity Gun!
Matt | Digerati
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