The v0.29 update is now out, and as promised it adds in bots and a matchmaking system!
It has taken a little longer than usual to get this update out because implementing bots has been a lot of work. But I hope you find that the wait has been worth it :)
My aim with the bots was not to make them too smart, but to be good enough to help fill out games and make them more fun. Their main goal is to provide basic cover for the human players. And if all the human players die, then to try and keep the game going long enough for the human players to respawn.
And the new matchmaking system should make it much easier to get a game going. You just need to specify your preferences for the type of game you want, and it will take care of the rest. You will be connected to the most suitable game based on your preferences, the progress you've already made, network latency, and many other factors. If there are no suitable games available, then a new game will be automatically hosted with bots enabled.
There were also several other changes and fixes. For the complete list, check out the changelog.
As always, please feel free to share your feedback and suggestions with me. It is always appreciated! The best ways of reaching me are on the forums, Twitter, or Discord.
I hope you enjoy the update! :)
Cheers,
Mike