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

1.0 Release Candidate Update notes - Part 3

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A comprehensive update focusing on a massive overhaul of the equipment unlock system (Book of Weapons), a new player onboarding tutorial, map refinements for Lawson Delta and Stillwater Bayou, and the introduction of a 'Gunslinger' control scheme.

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Buffs11

  • Book of Weapons
    • Nagant M1895 is now available much earlier at Rank 1.41
    • Hand Crossbow unlock rank significantly reduced from 51 to 4.514
    • Vetterli 71 Karabiner unlock rank reduced from 35 to 6.356
    • Caldwell Pax unlock rank reduced from 19 to 10.1910
    • Machete unlock rank reduced from 20 to 12.2012
  • Bounty HuntPlayers inside an extraction zone are now safely extracted immediately when the mission timer expires.Instant
  • World
    • Bear traps can now be disarmed from further away while standing, though it now requires a 1-second hold.Standing
    • Animals now track escalation per Hunter rather than globally, allowing teams to follow each other without triggering animals.GlobalPer Hunter
  • ControlsControl sensitivity can now be adjusted in much finer increments.0.10.01
  • Tutorial
    • Added a dedicated offline tutorial mission with predefined Hunters and a reduced map to help new players learn the basics.Added
    • New players in Trainee mode (first 10 ranks) no longer permanently lose their recruit Hunter upon death.10 Ranks

Nerfs2

  • Book of WeaponsDusters now require a higher rank to unlock, moving from 7 to 20.720
  • Bounty HuntDark Sight Boost:Dark Sight Boost duration reduced when carrying bounty tokens, increasing tension during extraction.105 s

Other changes6

  • Book of WeaponsA vast number of weapons and tools (including Lebel, Nagant, Winfield, and various bombs) are now unlocked via the Book of Weapons rather than traditional rank requirements.Rank/LevelBook of Weapons
  • Weapon UI
    • Weapon stats in the menu have been reworked to provide true damage values for specific hit zones and a percentage-based handling rating.Reworked
    • Added a 3D Weapon Viewer in the store allowing players to rotate models and preview gunshot sounds at distances up to 1000m.Added
  • Bounty HuntMaximum player count per match increased from 10 to 12.1012
  • WorldAdded a poison barrel variation that releases an insect swarm and a 30-second poison cloud when damaged.Added
  • ControlsIntroduced 'Gunslinger' control scheme, allowing for hipfire by default and a dedicated melee button, catering to classic FPS players.HunterGunslinger

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