High Command Demands Results — Demo Update

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Massive feature updates across controls, combat, base building, and new content with quality improvements and new enemy types.

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▲Buffs25

Control
- Full controller support added, expanding input options for players using gamepad.→Added full controller support (except haptics)
- Aim assist for controllers introduced to improve precision with gamepad.→Added
Scourgeborn
- Scourgeborn Gladiator:New capturable enemy type introduced alongside existing variants.→New capturable enemy type
- Scourgeborn Gunfighter:New capturable enemy type introduced alongside existing variants.→New capturable enemy type
- Scourgeborn Musketeer:New capturable enemy type introduced alongside existing variants.→New capturable enemy type
- Scourgeborn Blaster:New capturable enemy type introduced alongside existing variants.→New capturable enemy type
- Inventory now shows prisoner attributes for quick reference.→View prisoner attributes directly from inventory
Base
- Expanded soldier interactions improve immersion and dynamics within bases.→Added greeting, complaints, eating together, mocking, apologizing, breaking up
- Construction height adjustments added for more flexible base design.→Adjusted building height in construction mode
- Drag-to-build enables placing multiple structures; snapping and default modes improved for faster base layout.→Drag-to-build for multiple structures; foundations/barracks/slopes default to continuous; snapping improved
- Larger foundation footprint available for quicker base setups.→5x5 foundation size
- Base interface now shows broader soldier data for easier management.→Overview information added for all soldiers in base main interface
- Labor actions can be held without holding the action button, streamlining micromanagement.→Labor does not require holding action button
Combat
- Control bindings adjusted for smoother movement and combat actions.→Adjusted key bindings for sprinting, walk/run toggling, weapon switching, melee attacks, skill usage, capturing enemies
- Dashing now grants a short invulnerability window for safer mobility.→Brief invulnerability window during dash
- Battle encounters feature more varied enemy rosters for freshness and challenge.→Increased randomness of enemy types in battle
- Allied units contribute more actively, increasing Leader survivability and tactical options.→Allied units more actively support the Leader in battles
- Withdrawal preserves progress by not counting as a death or losing drops.→Withdrawing terminates campaign but does not count as a death or drop loss
- Massive Fortress (Scourgeborn Flashpoint Warzone):Final encounter updated to a three-phase fight with new mechanics on the fortress legs.→Redesigned into three phases with new fortress legs abilities
New Content
- Ensures a floor for damage, preventing extreme under/over-performances.→Added minimum damage guarantee for both dealt and received
- Enemy markers provide clearer situational awareness in combat.→Enemy unit markers shown during combat
- Medical support is now available mid-combat for Leader durability.→Medics can treat the Leader during combat
Improvements & Adjustments
- Refinements to defensive/offensive stats and elite modifiers for better balance.→Adjusted shield values, critical damage calculations, elite enemy modifiers
- Loot and resource rewards boosted to reward completing difficult encounters.→Improved reward drops for elites/bosses and resource drops in cleared sectors
- Weapons feel more responsive and satisfying to use.→Improved handling and feel of certain weapons

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Mission
- The Order Behind Bars mission becomes a side quest in this patch cycle.→Converted into side quest
- Initiate Capture Operation is now a side quest; future update may display multiple missions on screen.→Converted into side quest

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MissionStory progression redesigned; some missions moved to side quests to diversify content.→Main storyline progression reworked
Base (New Content)
- More ships available for fleet management and space operations.→Added multiple new ships
- Enhanced data visibility in soldier management to aid decisions.→Key data displays in soldier management interface
- Unbuilt-state visuals added for major base structures to preview layout.→Unbuilt-state models for Victory Square and Command Center
- Buildings aligned vertically by default for easier base setup.→Default buildings vertically aligned
Universe
- Campaigns now feature gift events, adding opportunities for rewards.→Gift events added during campaigns
- Core Fragments can be browsed via a new access option.→Access option added in Core Fragments selection
- Random events during space resource gathering add unpredictability and flavor.→Gang pursuit events may randomly trigger during space resource gathering
- Introduces a new Floating Data Capsule event in universe content.→New Floating Data Capsule event
Improvements & Adjustments
- Movement feedback visuals and feel enhanced for smoother traversal.→Improved visual and gameplay feedback for running, sprinting, and sliding
- UI tweaks to Core Fragments selection for easier choice.→Improved presentation of Core Fragments selection
- Results screen improved with paused base time for clarity after battles.→Improved battle results screen; base time pauses during results
- General enhancements to the pacing and feedback of combat.→Overall improvements to combat flow, responsiveness, and impact feedback
- Space interaction events UI polished for clarity.→Improved UI and presentation of space interaction events
- Milestone choices rebalanced to provide more meaningful options.→Adjusted available choices when reaching milestones in Unification progress
- Movement control enhanced with a dedicated fly mechanic using Space key.→Hold Space to fly
- General performance and audio quality improvements across the game.→Improved performance, sound effects, and overall volume balance
- Save menu interface refined for easier navigation.→Improved Save Menu UI presentation
GeneralPatch notes confirm all changes have been reviewed and approved.→All corrections have been verified and authorized