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Crytek · Crytek·-60%487 руб.
Aug 21, 2019 · 82mo ago

1.0 Release Candidate Update notes - Part 2

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A massive 1.0 Release Candidate update introducing a new Ping system, weapon dirtiness, a complete wall penetration overhaul, and a new premium currency called Blood Bonds.

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Buffs13

  • Frag BombDamage increased to 200 to make the bomb more reliable against AI enemies.150200
  • Spy GlassImproved usability with a larger screen image and increased zoom.Increased
  • Weak Vitality ShotHealth restoration increased from 50 to 75.5075 HP
  • Poison Bomb
    • Damage radius increased from 2m to 2.4m.2m2.4m m
    • Increased the damage dealt per tick while standing in the cloud.Increased
    • The duration of the poison cloud has been increased to 5 minutes.5 mins mins
  • Hunter
    • Reduced upgrade points required to replenish health chunks (25hp now 1, 50hp now 3).3/71/3 points
    • Ping System:Introduced a ping marker system to temporarily mark locations, objects, or enemies for teammates.Added
  • Traits
    • Poacher:New trait: Place and disarm traps more silently.Added
    • Dauntless:New trait: Defuse live explosives with an interaction.Added
    • Iron Repeater:New trait: Repeater rifles stay in iron sights between shots.Added
    • Bulwark:Cost of Bulwark reduced from 6 to 2 upgrade points.62 points
  • MetaPrestige:Maximum Prestige level increased from 50 to 100 with new reward options.50100 level

Nerfs3

  • Flash BombThe full stun effect of flash bombs has been reduced from 8 to 5 seconds.8s5s s
  • ProjectilesLong Bullets:Max headshot range for long bullets is now capped at 250m.250m m
  • HunterXP reward for Hunter kills halved to better balance weapon unlocking between PvP and PvE.500250 XP

Other changes6

  • Flash BombFlash bombs now cause an additional ear-ringing effect lasting up to 5 seconds after vision returns.Added
  • Spy GlassRemoved cracks from the lenses for better clarity.crackedclean
  • Projectiles
    • Normalized projectile lifetime to 300m.300m m
    • Complete rebalancing of wall penetration to make cover more relevant and align with era-appropriate projectiles.Rebalanced
  • HunterBurning Hunters can now ignite AI, other Hunters, and flammable objects by proximity or contact.Added
  • MetaBlood Bonds:Introduced Blood Bonds, a premium currency for cosmetics and convenience features like re-spec'ing.Added

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