In order to polish the game and make what already exists even more functional, the developers have refined various elements of the gameplay allowing a better immersion. Go rest assured, there are a few new things!
General
- [New] Steam accounts are now used by default by the game when you first log in.
- [New] Private messaging is available in the main menu. Click on a contact's options to access this feature.
- Sounds have been improved on Arksahan and Svandia.
- Some skill effects passed through walls like the Slimy trail of Xeruud or the Magnetic way from Saga. This is no longer the case !
- Fog of war has been improved.
Arkashan
- The credit gain goes from 2 to 2,5 points per second: more money therefore more equipment!
- Victory points remove 6 health points instead of 8 from the Core when the force field has been destroyed.
- [New] The force fields are gradually destroyed in the game.
Character balancing
Ragnar
- L'Ice shard becomes a skillshot.
- New visual effects on theIce shard and Avalanche.
Byorn
- Increased damage from Grenade Flash in addition to having a bell launch (and more instantaneous).
- New visual effects on the Grenade Flash, L 'Position inverter and Medpack.
Saga
- Magnetization no longer has an effect in a circular area but in a cone.
- New visual effects on Magnetization.
Molly
- New visual effects on Proximity mine.
Grendel
- Slowing down Sticky spit has been reduced.
- The duration of Carnivorous has been increased.
Arms
- As announced during the interview at Gamescom, the speed of propagation of flamethrowers has been increased (up to 90% at first).
Bots
- Bots now follow players when they can.
- Bots make better use of their skills, including allied support skills as well as gap closer skills.
Whether or not you liked the changes, you can give your opinion in 15 seconds in this little official poll! The full patch notes are available on the game's blog.