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Facepunch Studios · Facepunch Studios·$39.99
Sep 14, 2017 · 107mo ago

Devblog 177

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Devblog 177 focuses on performance optimizations, lighting improvements, and critical bug fixes for EAC and server connectivity.

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Buffs2

  • Vending MachinesVending machines now have 25% more health, making them harder to destroy.100%125% %
  • GeneralSkins are now downloaded in the background, reducing time spent on the loading screen.Loading ScreenBackground

Nerfs1

  • Vending MachinesVending machines no longer drop loot when destroyed, preventing players from farming them.YesNo

Bug fixes3

  • AutoturretsFixed a bug where autoturrets maintained an unnaturally long range after a target was acquired.BuggedFixed
  • General
    • Updated EAC API and SDK to resolve the frequent 'EAC Disconnected' error.BuggedFixed
    • Fixed an issue where the official server list would occasionally appear empty.EmptyFixed

Other changes4

  • General
    • The combat log now explicitly indicates when a player has been killed or wounded.Added
    • Direct light is now softer and ambient lighting is less saturated for a more natural look.SaturatedSofter
    • Improved shadow casting to reduce light leaking and floating shadows.LeakingFixed
    • Added new sound effects for tanks.OldNew

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  4. July UpdateJul 4, 2019 · 85mo

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  5. Chippy ArcadeJun 21, 2019 · 86mo

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  7. The Smol UpdateMay 2, 2019 · 87mo

    A smaller update focusing on memory optimizations, map improvements, weapon tuning, and various exploit fixes.

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