We have pushed an updated build of Entropy : Zero 2 to a new release branch for testing. (Release-2.0)
The 2.0 release carries a higher risk of breaking saves. While this release is not published to the default branch yet, please be advised that we may push other save-breaking changes in subsequent updates on the upcoming branch so that any potentially broken saves are confined to the next public release.
Mapbase 8
The 2.0 release updates Mapbase from 7.3 to 8.0. This version of Mapbase adds many features that will be helpful for Entropy : Zero 2 modders as well as some features for the base game. For regular players, the most notable feature is the ability to see yourself in mirrors or certain spotlight shadows, as well as the optional ability to see your body in first person.
ModDB: https://www.moddb.com/mods/mapbase/news/mapbase-v8-0-released
Notion: https://www.notion.so/mapbase-source/Mapbase-v8-0-Content-Article-19482f14428480a39b79ce54ca6a9935
Visible first person legs
Player reflections and shadows
Protagonist system for custom maps
Changelog
Code Changes
Full Changelog on GitHub:
https://github.com/entropy-zero/source-sdk-2013/compare/ez2_release-1.10.0...ez2_release-2.0.0
Mapbase 8 merged into EZ2 (https://github.com/entropy-zero/source-sdk-2013/pull/345)
Added EZ2 specific parameters into Mapbase 8 protagonist system (https://github.com/entropy-zero/source-sdk-2013/pull/326)
Added EZ2 specific third person player animations (https://github.com/entropy-zero/source-sdk-2013/pull/320)
Fixed bug causing Wilson to repeat "Don't forget about those Xen grenades" line endlessly (https://github.com/entropy-zero/source-sdk-2013/pull/357)
Calling All Testers
The Mapbase 8 upgrade comes with a lot of under the hood changes to Vscript alongside other features. To properly ensure the stability of the game, we will need to thoroughly retest all of the maps.
If you find a bug while playing on the upcoming or release-2.0 beta branches, please let us know! There are three main ways to report a bug.
The Bug Report Form: Feel free to submit bugs through a Google Form here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSct7yb52Sby8nrEulNIXo79V1JbOq-R7X_cExIq90VOoAQscA/viewform
When submitting a bug report on the form, don't forget to include the exact version you are playing on as listed on the main menu and as much supplementary detail as possible.
GitHub Issues: Our source code is available on GitHub. If you suspect a bug has to do with the game code rather than assets or maps, you can open a code issue here:
Our Discord Server: Feel free to join our Discord server to chat about bugs in the #ez2-troubleshooting channel. Don't forget to read the rules!
How to get the update
If you would like to test out this new update, please set your Entropy : Zero 2 beta branch to "upcoming". For more information about beta branches, please check out our Entropy : Zero 2 version guide.
1.10.10 is now public
Alongside the new build on the upcoming branch, the previous testing build 1.10.10 is being published to the default branch. Overwatch is requesting all units refresh and resolve. Update is live. Acceptance is mandatory.
Changelog
Merged workshop addon "Flare/"Portal" Gun Muzzleflash Attachment Fix" by JarinerView game page
Merged workshop addon "Zombigaunt Redux" by Crash_Trooper, Danskart, and Khult
Disabled Wilson's dialogue lines for reminding the player about Xen grenades (To be restored in 2.0.2)