Version beta 18 is now available for internal testers! It will appear as "d_1.9.0" as we are preparing Demo Two for release soon. If you are just keeping up with development from the outside. thank you for your support. Make sure to join the Discord to be a part of the conversation.
Content
New weapon: Slag Launcher
Shell category, Short range/Projectile style
Fires an unpredictable spray of bouncing slag particles.
Particles bounce up to three times.
New gold event: "Gold Box"
The Gold Box will parachute on to the map, protected by a shield
Destroy the shield to pickup the box
Score Gold by picking up the box and continuing to carry it around
Primary fire to melee attack with the box
Features
Contest Mode has been expanded with "Gold Events"
Earn Points in rounds, and then cash them out with Gold Events!
There will be a variety of events. In beta 18, there is just one, the Gold Box
Gold is the new victory condition for Contest Mode
Rounds 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 are unchanged
In a standard 7-match Contest, rounds 3 and 7 contain a Gold Event, which will be shown in the lobby and match preview
ArenaBot got a facelift! (and a lot of other work, taken literally.)
Added a new "major alert" UI element. Currently only used for Gold Events.
The Announcer has been expanded with barks for every match medal.