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Expansive Worlds · Avalanche Studios·-90%$1.99
Nov 28, 2018 · 91mo ago

GEMSBOK RELEASE

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The Gemsbok release introduces a new free animal to Vurhonga Savanna, a major networking overhaul, animal animation improvements, and various mission and UI fixes.

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Buffs5

  • Waterfowl
    • Decoys/Blinds:Fixed issues with dismantling duck decoys and waterfowl blinds, especially in multiplayer.
    • Decoys/Blinds:Decoy and blind icons are now always visible on the map regardless of distance.LimitedAlways Visible
  • User Interface
    • Store:Added the ability to see compatible items for a selected item in the store.Added
    • Equipment Screen:The number of owned stackable items is now visible in the equipment screen.Visible
  • GeneralDLC should now work correctly in offline mode on PC.

Bug fixes8

  • Animals
    • Fixed an issue where animals' 'look at' animations would snap unnaturally.
    • Fixed an issue where canines would play their hit reaction animation twice.
  • Waterfowl
    • Canada Goose:Fixed an issue where Canada Geese would not land.
    • Ducks:Ducks no longer teleport up cliffs or away if not harvested quickly.
    • Mallards:Fixed an issue where Mallards were unable to find a landing position.
  • Missions
    • Traffic Jam:Fixed an issue where progression could become stuck on the Traffic Jam mission.StuckFixed
    • Brother's side mission:Fixed an issue blocking players from completing the Brother's side mission arc in Vurhonga Savanna.BlockedFixed
    • Flip's Naked Eye Challenge:Fixed the objective to check what was equipped when the animal was shot, rather than when it was harvested.Harvest equipShot equip

Other changes8

  • GemsbokGemsbok have been added to the Vurhonga Savanna reserve as a free update.Added
  • Animals
    • Overhauled animal animations, specifically improving transitions for all animals.
    • Hit wounds are now visible on animals, providing better feedback on shot placement.Added
  • Multiplayer
    • Overhauled networking to provide a more stable and reliable multiplayer experience.
    • Added status popups when joining or creating games and provided more detailed error codes.Added
  • User Interface
    • Major overhaul of UI menus for a tighter layout and improved store functionality.
    • General improvements made to how item stats are displayed.
  • GeneralBlue Wildebeest:Added stampede sounds for Blue Wildebeest packs.Added

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