This update focuses on improving networking stability, refining Plasma weapon behavior, and adding onboarding elements for new players, along with a number of fixes and optimizations.
Gameplay
Plasma Gun updated: Burst size set to 3. Damage per burst set to 90. Reduced reload time. Increased burst knockback. Increased projectile magnetism. Added first-person muzzle flash effect. Adjusted audio.
Service / Other
Added back server info to the Server Browser (ping, IP/Port, player count).
Added fixes to client-side prediction to reduce warping and rubberbanding, especially at higher ping.
Updated server settings to allow for higher bandwidth usage and increased network update rate.
Added welcome/tutorial widget to the main menu and tutorial entry under “Extras”.
Added a tutorial level to introduce core gameplay concepts.
Fixed loadout issues related to owned skins not loading correctly.
Fixed crash when selecting a locked voice pack.
Fixed infinite object creation issue related to friend avatars.
Added potential fix for hitching when a new player joins a team.
Optimized IFF updates to reduce CPU load.