Unfortunately the next update is not yet ready for release. However, it is getting really close. We hope to have it ready for Tues/Weds next week. As this is a large update, we'd like to be closely monitoring it after it's release in-case of any patch that may be needed as the code base has changed considerably. We will be doing full server wipes on the update, so keep that in mind for mid-next week.
The next update will contain shields, throwing axes, interaction overhaul, optimizations, crash fixes, and more.
Sorry about some of the servers going down this week, we were experiencing some issues with our console. They should all be up again.
Think I'll keep this progress report short as it's best to release the full list when the update comes out next week. In the mean-time the past 2 progress reports cover very well what we've been working on leading towards the update:
Progress Report A.18 #1
http://steamcommunity.com/games/344760/announcements/detail/781723028201457691
Progress Report A.18 #2
http://steamcommunity.com/games/344760/announcements/detail/781723662286458010
Have a great weekend of gaming,
- The Code}{atch Team