Hey, everyone,
We have deployed Patch 0.4.3.0 to the live servers. If the update does not appear automatically, please restart Steam to trigger the download.
Read the full CHANGELOG below.
Overview
Patch 0.4.3.0 introduces Long-Term Contracts (LTCs for short) as a new activity for players. LTCs are extensive assignments that require players to search for specific items, investigate remote locations, or eliminate targets across regions. They are unlocked by discovering new world regions and are displayed in a separate panel on the map, unlike other task types.
We are also making improvements to the tactical map itself. Regions are now clearly highlighted with a border when hovered over. The improved region widget shows more details, such as the most common enemy type and how much of the region has already been explored.
The patch also includes various fixes, for example, improving handguard durability for the Mossberg M590 and several fixes related to mounting and using magnifiers.
Changelog
Animations
Fixed an issue where the Type 51 was misaligned in AI NPC hands during a stun animation
Fixed an issue where the left hand was placed incorrectly during the weapon check animation for the SA Vz. 58
Fixed an issue where changing the fire mode on the M14 while aiming down sights caused the rifle to move erratically
Fixed an issue where players could briefly appear to be floating in the air during the jump animation
Audio
Fixed an issue where the mysterious ambient sounds in Ban Pa played constantly at night
Fixed an issue where players could hear ambient sounds at a specific underground location in YBL-1
Fixed an issue where the noise-canceling effect of the construction earmuffs persisted after the earmuffs were lost due to disconnection
Fixed an issue where the tinnitus effect could be removed by equipping headphones
Fixed an issue where landing sounds were not played after falls from small and medium heights
Gameplay
Fixed an issue where AI NPCs respawned at COPs despite players being in range
Fixed an issue where soft point ammo could not penetrate wire mesh gates
Fixed an issue where switching to a grenade while changing stances could fail, causing the equipped weapon to become invisible
Fixed an issue where players might appear invincible to other players
Fixed an issue where the player's hitbox could get misaligned during character rotation or sprinting
Fixed an issue where players could get pushed underground if they were lying prone on a helicopter landing zone when a helicopter landed
Fixed an issue where the Rangefinder scope displayed multiple distance values simultaneously when targeting objects at different ranges
Tasks and Tutorial
Added new task type: long-term contracts (48 in total)
Fixed an issue where the healing tutorial prompt failed to update if players opened the settings menu
Fixed an issue where the task “Echoes of Exposure” provided players with unnecessary sample kits
Adjusted the logic for repeating tasks to prioritize tasks completed the least often
Added region information to task overview descriptions
Removed an obsolete reputation loss warning icon from tasks that cannot be failed
User Interface
Fixed an issue where the options icon was pushed outside of the visible screen area in specific languages
Fixed an issue where medical items in the quick action menu were not sorted by importance if a splint was included
Fixed an issue where player visibility was incorrectly reported in the UI while standing within specific biomes
Fixed an issue where dragging items from the locker did not highlight equipped containers and displayed the message "No space to add item"
Fixed an issue where the death screen showed incorrect text after a fall death
Fixed an issue where players could get stuck on an infinite loading screen after comparing stats with another player if the statistics screen was closed
Fixed an issue where the statistics menu overlapped the character menu screen under specific circumstances
Fixed an issue where the “new vendor available” notification appeared outside safe areas where vendor interaction is unavailable
Fixed an issue where players could not unblock blocked friends after adding them as Steam friends
Fixed an issue where the player marker could be covered by the area info widget when fully zoomed out on the map
Fixed an issue where task icons on the map could not be clicked if they overlapped with a location name
Fixed an issue where some task marker outlines were duplicated after each reconnect to the server
Fixed an issue where some task marker outlines were duplicated after accepting a task
Fixed an issue where the "Invite to squad" button in the squad menu could become inactive
Fixed an issue where the icon for unavailable squad features overlapped the field manual button
Removed obsolete vendor restock timers
Visual and Rendering
Fixed an issue where the TSR upscaling method was incorrectly selected while running the game for the first time in 4K resolution
Fixed an issue where the Vudu 3.5-18x and Razor 1-6x scopes could render the crosshairs in an incorrect position outside the character model when viewed from a third-person view (3PV)
Fixed an issue where an empty bullet casing appeared on the screen after shooting and switching weapons
Fixed an issue where infrared (IR) lasers and flashlights were visible on distant vegetation without night-vision goggles
Fixed an issue where some resolutions on the secondary monitor could not be used
Weapons and weapon parts
Fixed an issue where collimator mounts could not be attached to the Unity Optic Raiser
Fixed an issue where the reticle on the FDE Acog variant completely disappeared when switching reticles
Fixed an issue where Mossberg handguards broke completely after a single shot
Fixed an issue where attaching a mount and a magnifier separately could bypass weapon part compatibility checks
Fixed an issue where magnifiers attached to high mounts could be connected to low-mounted collimators, causing the collimator to malfunction
Fixed an issue where the camera position was too far back when using magnifiers
World
Fixed an issue where water in YBL-1 West sometimes did not drain properly and remained visible
Fixed an issue where players could vault through a glass door in UNLRA Headquarters in Tiger Bay
Fixed an incorrect collision on a staircase at a wooden house in Ban Suk (159, 125)
Fixed an area between a boat and a rock at Old Pier where players could get stuck (206, 137)
Fixed an issue where some loot spawns in the Midnight Sapphire Hotel could not be looted
Fixed an invisible collision on a road in the starter towns
Fixed an invisible collision at a house near the doctor's office in the starter towns
Fixed an issue where an incorrect corpse model was placed in the Radio Station
Enemy faction starter regions are now hidden on the map
Other fixes and tweaks
Fixed various client and server crashes
Fixed an issue where players could remain in the same squad after one of them wiped their character and changed faction while the other was loading into a server
Fixed an issue where multiple actions from different control categories could be bound to a single key
Fixed an issue where the Motel Owner's diary asset did not display the actual password
Fixed an issue where spamming the spectator key could result in disconnection from the server
Fixed an issue where the main menu character did not reflect gear changes in real time after abandoning a session
What's Next - More Patches and 25% Sale
Several more patches are planned to further improve the overall experience through balancing, fixes, optimization, and additional gameplay enhancements. You can also expect support for squad play.
There's also 25% Steam sale on all editions of GZW running until May 25 at 8 AM PDT / 5 PM CEST. It’s the perfect opportunity to upgrade your edition or get your friends on board to play with you.
If you encounter any issues, please report them to our support team.
Thank you for your feedback. We are deeply grateful for your support!
Every Move Matters,
MADFINGER Games Team