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Ghost Ship Games · Coffee Stain Publishing·$29.99
Nov 29, 2018 · 93mo ago

UPDATE 19: GUNS! LOTS OF GUNS!

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Update 19 introduces 8 new weapons, a comprehensive Weapon Modification system, an overhauled Promotion system, and several enemy adjustments including a new Glyphid Veteran Warrior.

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Buffs16

  • Thunderhead Heavy AutocannonNew belt-fed .50-caliber tungsten round weapon with slow fire rate but heavy damage.Added
  • BRT7 Burst Fire GunNew burst-fire weapon offering a balance between SMG precision and shotgun stopping power.Added
  • M1000 ClassicNew precision rifle featuring high damage and a respectable fire rate.Added
  • Zhukov NUK17New twinned micro SMG providing high-volume fire.Added
  • Stubby Voltaic SMGNew SMG that fires electric bullets, dealing arc damage.Added
  • Breach CutterNew weapon firing directional blasts of sonically-charged plasma.Added
  • Cryo CannonNew freeze ray weapon capable of immobilizing enemies.Added
  • Experimental Plasma ChargerNew anti-matter powered gun firing supercharged plasma bolts.Added
  • Weapon Modification SystemImplemented a rotatable 3D model viewer for gear on the upgrade screen.Static Pictures3D Model Viewer
  • Promotion System
    • Increased the level cap for each dwarf from 20 to 25.2025
    • Promoting a dwarf no longer resets weapon upgrades; only the character level resets.Reset UpgradesCarry Over
    • The final mission in a Promotion Qualification Assignment is no longer forced to be solo.Forced SoloNot Solo
  • General
    • Daily special beer buffs are now functioning correctly.BrokenWorking
    • Added ability to spin character to face the map direction while the scanner is active.Added
    • Late-joining players now have a grace period with reduced friendly fire damage.FullReduced
    • Added sound to Exploder footsteps to prevent them from sneaking up on players.SilentAudible

Nerfs1

  • Glyphid PraetorianHealth increased by 50% and headshot susceptibility reduced, making rear attacks more critical.100%150% %

Other changes3

  • GunnerEquipment:Swapped the DET Pack for a Shield Generator that creates a force field to protect teammates.DET PackShield Generator
  • Weapon Modification SystemReplaced static upgrades with a flexible mod system featuring 200+ mods, including 'Blow-through' and 'Fear'.Upgrade SystemModification System
  • Glyphid Veteran WarriorNew enemy variant with 50% more health and stronger armor than normal Glyphid Warriors.Added

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Patch history

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  1. PATCH NOTES - S06.04Mar 2, 2026 · 4mo

    A focused update addressing Pitjaws behavior, lift pod collision/positioning, and various spawning and visual bugs.

    +1
  2. Patch Notes: HOTFIX S06.03.1Feb 12, 2026 · 5mo

    A small hotfix addressing server browser functionality, mission naming, and a specific interaction between the Breach Cutter and Bone Collectors.

    +1
  3. PATCH NOTES - S06.03Feb 11, 2026 · 5mo

    A small update focusing on Season 6 warnings, resinite visibility, and reward adjustments.

    +2
  4. PATCH NOTES - S06.02Feb 4, 2026 · 5mo

    A stability and balance patch focusing on enemy spawn logic, Pit Jaw behavior, and economy adjustments for gold and season rewards.

    +14
  5. PATCH NOTES - S06.01Jan 30, 2026 · 5mo

    Season 6's first patch focuses on balancing enemy spawn rates, adjusting XP and event rewards, and implementing various visual polish fixes.

    +21
  6. PATCH NOTES - S05.11Oct 23, 2025 · 9mo

    A small maintenance patch focusing on profanity filter fixes and photo-sensitivity accessibility options.

  7. Patch Notes: HOTFIX S05.10.2Jul 14, 2025 · 12mo

    A hotfix addressing mod stability and adding a refresh button to the modding menu.

    +2
  8. PATCH NOTES - S05.10.1Jul 2, 2025 · 12mo

    A small hotfix focusing on stability and usability improvements for the mod browser and mod list population.

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