WINTER UPDATE IS COMING SOON
Consider this update as the prelude to the big Winter Update that's coming in December. We've added some features here to test the waters for bigger things coming in the next update. To find out what's coming in the Winter Update, be sure to tune into our Devstream next Tuesday, November 19th on Twitch.
SQUAD SYSTEM REVAMP
The Squad system has received a major overhaul that includes many new features. There is now a dedicated UI for Squad Management which can be used to manage Squad members across any region. Squads can now be named, support voice chat, and Squad members are uniquely coloured on the HUD.
There is also a new Squad Leader functionality. Squad Leaders have a unique colour designation on the HUD and there is also a special marker on the compass that will always point to the leader if he/she is nearby.
For a full list of new Squad features, please read the release notes.
COVER & SUPPRESSION
The new cover and suppression system is designed to make combat more tactical and encourage more teamwork in general, but specifically to make cover more valuable in the game in preparation for some new base building features coming in the Winter Update.
When a player is behind cover now, they will receive a chance to mitigate incoming gunfire and their aim will also steady much faster than if they were out in the open. Players can also be suppressed by nearby gunfire, which will negate the bonuses given by cover and will also make steadying aim slower for players that are out of cover.
A shield icon will appear on your HUD when you are cover and it will being to turn red when you are getting suppressed.
For more details on the cover and suppression system, please read the release notes.
RELEASE NOTES
There other improvements, changes, and bug fixes in this update. Read the full release notes for the details.
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I SAW A BEAR VIDEO
For a detailed video walkthrough on all the changes in Update 29, watch this video from community member I Saw A Bear: