Update 9 - Hotfix 1 Live Now!

✦AI summary3d

Update 9 - Hotfix 1 focuses on critical bug fixes for MG aiming, deployment states, map collisions, and technical stability, while reverting a sprint-to-fire mechanic.

▲Buffs3

Machine GunsFixed an issue where MGs fired offset from the aim point when braced or deployed on a surface.offset→

EngineerBarbed Wire:Disabled the vault mechanic on barbed wire and prevented players from climbing on the wooden ends, making fortifications more effective.allowed→disabled

▼Nerfs1

Machine GunsSprinting:Reverted the feature allowing bullets to travel where the barrel was pointing when exiting the sprint animation to prevent aiming bugs.barrel-point→Removed

✚Bug fixes7

MapsFixed aggressive LoD and billboard issues on SMDM and Utah that caused trees and buildings to appear low quality at close distances.
General
- Deployment:Fixed an issue where players could deselect spawn points but remain in a 'Deploying' state without a timer.
- Fixed the VCRUNTIME140_1.dll launch error; the required runtime is now installed automatically upon launch.error→auto-install
- Fixed a material issue that caused weapons and character assets to render completely dark when in shadows on SME.dark→fixed
- Uniforms:Applied correct LoD and materials to the Support’s US & GER Summer uniforms.incorrect→correct
- Server List:Fixed the server list not correctly updating when using sorting options.broken→fixed
- Fixed a rare server crash caused by client connections.crash→fixed

◆Other changes3

MapsRemoved a non-existent map from the map rotation.invalid map→Removed
General
- Deploy Screen:Reimplemented the server welcome message on the deploy screen, now using separate tabs for the welcome message and map key.single→tabs
- Added Japanese localization to the game.→Japanese