HUD now shows held object info
Each player's currently held item and it's traits are now show in the HUD. For weapons this also includes a bar showing the amount of ammo left in the weapon. This information will definitely help players understand more about the enemy and object synergies of items they pick up.
There are many relevant effects on objects and synergies to take advantage of:
Every enemy destroyed by a thrown object / collision scores a bonus point pickup. This includes bosses, and their bonuses can be pretty big.
Small Station Modules (5 different types) - drop additional bonus when thrown.
Cargo Boxes and Tooth (boss objects) Deal heavy damage
Auto Drones and Scout Drones - Fire on nearby targets
Watchers - Fire 15 spread shot volleys
Interceptor - +2 Player Speed Bonus
Heavy Laser & Vulcan Cannon - Now shows ammo bar and "Charge Up" trait
Asteroids, etc. - none, these are basic objects
Last but not least - Durable objects like the new Bouncing Ball which are devastating.
Mastering the rebound-catch flow can allow the player to continue volleys through the stage (and remember these collisions add bonus points!)
Other notable changes
Overall Grapplin Hook Cooldown has been slightly reduced.
The minimum velocity that an object can be thrown has been raised significantly. Less wimpy throws (You can still charge up throw for more speed and damage!)
A major correction to both Missile types has been made
Lock-On indicators no longer stick around if the player holds the Focus fire button down.
Lock-On Missiles now fire with auto-fire as intended
Power Level 1 - One Lock
Power Level 2 - Two Locks
Power Level 3 - Four Locks
The splash damage zone of Lock-On missiles has been corrected down 50%
The splash damage zone of the Dumbfire missiles have been corrected up 50%
Energy Ammo for the Heavy Laser has been increased.
Additional Scoring Screen bugs have been corrected