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Update Sept 10th (Casual Mode, Hardcore)

New Features and Content

  • New difficulty level - Casual Mode. You can switch between Normal and Casual modes at will
  • New character creation option - Hardcore. Hardcore characters use separate stash and become normal characters when they die

Hammer

  • Hammer Pound attack now inflicts collateral area damage
  • Increased the area of hammer Smash attack to match the visual effect
  • Disabled camera movement during hammer Smash attacks to make targeting easier
  • Added prediction and improved targeting of hammer Smash attacks

Balance

  • Pull projectiles now ignore Dazed enemies and pass through them on their look-about for a viable target

Other User Requests

  • World Map and local Map now show the number of active Treasure Hunts/Bounties
  • Added option to disable camera shake
  • Added `Menu` option in the Chat interface; Select someone in the Chat then click on `Menu` to quickly send him/her a friend request or game invitation
  • Whispers are now marked more clearly in the Chat
  • You can reply to the last received whisper with /r or /reply
  • You can invite users to your game with /i or /invite
  • Steam Virtual Keyboard is available in Steam Big Picture Mode for `redeem key` and `chat`

General Fixes

  • The inventory sorting is now faster
  • Fixed several connectivity issues and breaking of camera in MP games
  • Fixed reopening of chat interface on map change when chat is turned off
  • Fixed wrong colorization of Outfits in the UI when only Legendary Dye has been applied
  • Fixed rare issue which can cause item deletion during Transmutation
  • It is now possible to send chat whispers to users with space symbol in their names
  • You can now share more Treasure Keys in the chat without getting banned
  • Fixed constant respawning of Apocalypse in MP games