Hi all,
Having looked at a number of game sessions from our awesome community of early-early access players, we've been able to nail down the first big set of changes we want to make in order to balance the game, and ensure it has the suspense and tactics it deserves. Here is what we're currently planning for Friday's update (some may be introduced before that, we want to get this stable ASAP so we make a big noise about the game!):
• Update to CCTV death cams (works in all cases, follows targeted players, make the UI clearer)
• Exit game early button when you've been eliminated (you will see what XP you receive at this stage)
• Camera Buff: Slow/root for longer
• Knife Buff: 3 shot rather than 4, and reduce time between swipes
• Look into lethal injection distance (it's currently too big)
• Down time reduction to 8 seconds , still +5 for objective downs
• Voice chat in game
• Open up swimming pool area on the ground floor
• Split up spawns: everyone will now spawn separately
o Objectives not active during 30 second setup period
• Armour Changes
o Doesn’t regen
o Terrors must slash away at armour before executing
• Third slot item (e.g. inspection kit, lethal injection) displayed on nametag
• Ability to steal from downed people by pressing ‘E’
o Steals key first, third slot item second
o Can't steal some items (e.g. camera, armour)
• The Antidote (NEW item)
o Stop throwing Innocent backwards during Terror execution animation
o When killed there needs to be a 8 second period where you can have an antidote used on you
• Tracking Device (NEW item)
o See a blinking light of their location that speeds up when they’re closer
• Key on top floor
o Unlocks a selected exit door, similar to other floors
o Can be used early (before last 30 seconds) but starts enrage period
o If exit door isn’t unlocked before last 30 seconds it automatically starts unlocking
On top of this we're continuing work to make sure it's easier to get in and out of games (such as fixing issues with the party system). We really look forward to our update on Friday, and hope you'll join us for it! :)