Hey everyone!
First things first, hope y'all got through this year and kept your sanity. Secondly, thank you so much for being patient with us this whole time. This update is taking super long. Much much longer than we expected but I got some good news for you.
The estimated release of the Combat Update is mid-January 2021. HOWEVER, as we do realize that the update is taking too damn long already, it is possible to play it right now!
Combat Update on Preview Branch
The Combat Update is available on the Preview Branch and you can play it right now! Just keep in mind that this is a testing branch so not everything is going to be working optimally yet.
What's the Preview Branch?
The Preview Branch is where we will post upcoming updates (like this one) before they get officially released on the Main Branch so you can help us test the new features if you want to.
How to Switch to Preview Branch?
It's really simple actually, here's how:
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Got more questions regarding the Preview Branch?
You might find your answer in the frequently asked questions here. If not feel free to ask below.
What to Expect
Reworked Combat
We basically reworked combat from the ground up since it was the weakest point of the game. Bullet drop, recoil, aiming down sights, better sound effects, and much more have been added to make combat more immersive and fun.
New Weapons
A lot of you requested something for long-range as well as something light with a high fire rate. So check out the brand new sniper rifle and SMG!
Reworked COG Units
New visuals, weapons, voices, sound effects, and behavior. The only thing we didn't change is their name.
New Turrets
You will be able to secure your precious base with 6 different types of turrets.
Armor
Armor up with 3 different types of armor.
Co-op Features
Last but not least, the ability to armor up, heal, and even revive crewmates is also coming.
Full Patch Notes
You can find the full patch notes on the "Preview Branch" forum here.
Estimated Release
The current plan is to polish the Combat Update during the holidays based on your feedback from the Preview Branch. And if things don't completely fall apart, the official release of the Combat Update will be mid-January 2021.
That being said, the team and I would like to wish you Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Your support this year was nothing short of amazing and as we often say in our private dev group (to keep y'all humble), you are the best community we could ever ask for.
~ Rich and the other weirdos
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