Welcome to Friday Devlog!
Modding support
We made every effort to have modding support ready for the launch of this update, but unfortunately, we couldn't complete all the desired features. We also didn't want to delay the update any further, as server progress was wiped due to update requirements. We saw that many players were eagerly awaiting the wipe more than the update itself. We apologize for the issues encountered at launch and are working diligently to address them. In the coming weeks, we'll be resolving the remaining significant issues and adding modding support. Let's also address some other concerns that have been raised. In the meantime, we encourage players to start preparing by installing the required source build of Unreal Engine 4.26. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to work towards delivering the best possible gameplay experience for our community.
Currently known issues
We've received reports of a bug that emerged since introducing controller support. This issue causes characters to halt their movement when eating or interacting with items in the inventory. We have already taken steps to mitigate this problem and will continue working to resolve all instances where it occurs.
Another significant concern you've shared is related to gun recoil while moving. In version 1.10b, we transitioned to a new character model using Unreal Engine's skeleton, simplifying the animation process. Previously, movement recoil was solely managed through animation. We decided to switch to a random spread calculation for better control over recoil. While we intend to maintain a slight accuracy reduction when moving to give retreating players a better chance of survival, we plan to adjust the recoil next week. We'll closely monitor your feedback and continue fine-tuning until we reach a satisfactory balance for all players.
Results of Player Survey on Official Server Wipes
Recently, we conducted a survey to gather feedback from players on server wipes. We received 197 responses, and here are the key results regarding the server wipes:
Do you want all official servers to have wipes?
Yes: 54.8%
No: 45.2%
Would you rather have:
All official servers wiped: 38.1%
All PVP and monthly wipe servers wiped: 9.1%
All PVE and monthly wipe servers wiped: 16.2%
Only separate monthly wipe servers: 36.5%
How often should the Normal servers be wiped?
Every month: 18.6%
Every 3 months: 41.5%
Every 6 months: 39.8%
After analyzing the results of the player survey, we are thinking about making some changes to our wipe policy. We would be keeping the Monthly wipe servers, which will reset every month, and we would be wiping the other official servers every 6 months.
We believe that this approach strikes a good balance between the desires of our player base and the need to maintain a stable and fair gaming environment. Players who enjoy the frequent reset of progress and the challenge of starting fresh can continue to play on the Monthly wipe servers, while those who prefer a longer-term experience can enjoy the other official servers.
We appreciate the feedback and input from our players and are committed to providing the best possible gaming experience for all. Thank you for your continued support!