Fixed crash after hardcore mode is enabled.

Happy Holidays, Kingpin fans!

Here is yet another patch of fixes and QoL improvements for your gaming pleasure!
Ho ho ho-ld on to your seats!

• Increased brightness and contrast ranges and scale
  
• Sky box textures fixed
  
• Spark particle performance improved
  
• Explosion particle performance improved
  
• Flamethrower flames performance improved
  
• Reduced size of some explosions
  
• FOV mode option localised
  
• Fixed a blood render bug
  
• Darkened all blood renders

We hope you enjoy it!

Hello again, Kingpin-ers!

Here is another patch full of fixes and improvements.

• Removed errant work texture causing original to show in enhanced mode
  
• Identified and fixed another texture with errant work texture overriding enhanced version
  
• Fixed coil quest. Player now gets 20 bullets for the coil if they already have the pistol, up from 10
  
• Fixed Pump quest
  
• Crosshair setting fixed
  
• Pawn-o-matic now shows full HUD
  
• Fixed weapon switch for pistol / silencer
  
• Enhanced menu button is always active
  
• Weapon wheel no longer 'stains' background
  
• Fixed tommygun not always firing when tapping the fire button
  
• Bosses & hired guys now flinch less when the enhanced flinch check is used.
  
• Rebalanced accuracy over time method mostly so that hired guys are specifically more accurate
  
• Fixed some blending issues when using the original mode flashlight
  
• Loading state information on-screen (temporary)
  
• Fog is now switchable globally. Sky fog is subservient to the Fog enable setting.
  
• High contrast slime
  
• Shader blending fixes
  
• Added vertical/horizontal FOV menu option. Useful for ultrawide monitors. Needs localisation
  
• Removed water distortion as it didn't work correctly
  
• Optimised some shaders

We hope you enjoy it! Keep an eye out for the next update coming soon!

We're back with another big update!

Fixes In This Build

• Flamethrower active flame fixed
  
• Light flare intensity removed
  
• Fire intensity angles reduced. Must now be looking more directly at fire before bloom
  
• Neon and constant emissive surfaces now have unique emission values
  
• Generic emissive surfaces now have emission calculation clamped
  
• Created missing emissive texture
  
• No longer able to buy the crowbar for $0
  
• Player's crouching state is now saved and loaded properly
  
• Stat display adjustment in Pawn-o-Matic
  
• Fixed shotgun reload sound
  
• Fixed player weapon placement at different FOVs
  
• Pawn-o-Matic now shows player health
  
• Fixed Pawn-o-Matic menu reacting if the inventory is opened
  
• Command wheel no longer uses the 'A' button
  
• Localisation fixes
  
• Analogue stick can now navigate the Pawn-o-Matic
  
• Fixed controller glyph errors in menu
  
• Radio City station texture fixed (spelling error)
  
• Some skyboxes fixed (some still outstanding)
  
• Gibbing corpses now works better

Thank you for you support and patience! We'll see you soon for the next round of fixes and improvements!

We're going live with KIngpin: Reloaded once again.

Jared is gonna be testing out the latest build with a lot of fixes.

Find it here: http://twitch.tv/3DRealms

We at 3D Realms and Slipgate Ironworks wanted to take a moment to address some of the reported issues related to Kingpin: Reloaded and share with you our plans to fix them.

Below we’ve listed a variety of issues we’re aware players are experiencing with the game. In the meantime, we have already released the first patch that went live some hours ago and includes the below fixes:

Patch 1.01

• Fixed crash / black screen with some languages.
  
• Fixed credits taking time to appear on some screen resolutions.
  
• Adjusted mouse input
  
• Fixed enhanced menu when using gamepad

Known Issues

• Weapon view model sitting lower than in Life of Crime
  
• Ultrawide resolutions seem to be displaying at Vert- and are cutting off larger portions of the viewable space
  
• Models popping up in cutscenes shortly after loading an empty room
  
• Look of the blood effects in the game, difficulties gibbing enemies/corpses, and having trouble telling the difference between the various blood settings in the menu.
  
• Explosion from explosive barrels is too large and fills the entire screen
  
• Blood decals are remaining after loading. If you die, when you reload, the blood decals from before are still present.
  
• Shotgun pump sound not registering
  
• SSAO affecting performance
  
• Stuttering in game
  
• Rats, enemies, and teammates getting stuck and spinning in circles
  
• FOV changes cutting off weapon model
  
• Turning off bloom not working on certain light sources
  
• Vertical & Horizontal Mouse Sensitivity issues
  
• Long load times

Watch for patches in the coming weeks as we work to address these issues and other player feedback as soon as we can.

Thank you again for your patience, and all the feedback on the game you’ve shared with us over Steam, social media, and Discord. We are sorry for that and our team is working hard on fixing them and improving the overall quality of the game

Kingpin: Reloaded, the remastered, enhanced version of the classic criminal-themed first-person shooter, makes its long-awaited return to a life of crime on PC via Steam today thanks to developer Slipgate Ironworks and publishers 3D Realms and Interplay. Dish out revenge as a thug hellbent on taking down the Kingpin!

Featuring tons of quality of life improvements, enhanced visuals, and handcrafted up-scaled textures, Kingpin: Reloaded is the definitive experience for both fans of the original game and newcomers alike.

Tune in to 3D Realms Live![www.twitch.tv] at 7pm Central European time today to check it out!
Notes/FAQ

- The game will launch at $19.99 with a 25% discount, 30% off for those who already own Kingpin: Life of Crime.

- Supported languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Simplified Chinese

- Does it work on Steamdeck? Yes, we have tested it and it works. We are still awaiting the official checkmark :)

- The original Cypress Hill soundtrack is included as well as the CD versions of each song

- Added Secret Mode: Unlocked when completing the game on Hard or Real. The new mode is called Hardcore Mode where you can play the game without any HUD or inventory.

- Quest Journal: To help you remember who you're working for and what you're doing in between dodging bullets

Kingpin: Reloaded, the remastered version of the classic criminal-themed first-person shooter, makes its long-awaited return to a life of crime today! Dish out revenge as a thug hellbent on taking down the Kingpin.

Featuring tons of quality of life improvements, enhanced visuals, new quests system, and handcrafted up-scaled textures, Kingpin: Reloaded is the definitive experience for both fans of the original game and newcomers alike.

Check out the launch trailer here!
Tune in to 3D Realms Live![www.twitch.tv] at 7pm Central European time today to check it out!
Those of you who have been following the project since it was announced may already know that it has been quite a journey to get it done and the team behind it has made a tremendous effort to bring this project to completion! They had to face several technical challenges (the source code of the original IP had been lost, which meant that they had to write a new engine- combining Unity and the original game- in order to reverse engineer and interpret the entirety of “Life of Crime”) and also make some sacrifices to what was initially planned. But despite the difficulties, we didn't want to disappoint you, and decided no matter the cost that we must keep our promise.

We hope you will all enjoy the game, whether you are an old fan of the original IP and want to revisit your childhood memories by playing it on modern day machines, or a younger fan who didn't have the chance to play it when it came out in 1999.


- Added Secret Mode: Unlocked when completing the game on Hard or Real. The new mode is called Hardcore Mode where you can play the game without any HUD or inventory.

- New Quest Journal: Added a new interface to help you keep track of who you're working for and what you're doing in between dodging bullets

- Controller Support: Controller support, complete with auto-aim is featured for those who want to give the keyboard and mouse a rest

- New Menus and UI: Better readability and interactivity indicators. We’re also pretty fond of the new inventory screen.

- New Weapon and Dialogue Wheels: In addition to the above-outlined improvements to UI, we’ve also included weapon and dialogue wheels. This impact will be better appreciated for players using a controller, but the utility is present for keyboard and mouse as well.


- How much does the game cost?
The game's price is $19.99 with a 25% launch discount during the first week (each copy comes with a copy of the original “Kingpin: Life of Crime”). There is also a 30% discount for those who already own the original.

- Supported languages?
English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Simplified Chinese

- Does it work on Steam Deck?
We have tested it on our machines and it works, however we are still awaiting the official checkmark :)

- How about consoles?
Our priority has been on releasing the game on PC right now. We'll have an update regarding consoles after that.

- How about Multiplayer?
Players will be able to experience Kingpin Multiplayer through the original 1999 Life of Crime version. We realize that this is unideal for everyone involved, but our team did their best to make it work. Unfortunately, due to the technical challenges that are mentioned above, it wasn’t possible to happen before the launch. We might revisit this post-launch, but we don’t want to make any promises as it’s been a big challenge for the team to complete.

- Will it launch on GoG?
Yes! As soon as we get approval.

- Does Kingpin: Reloaded have the original music?
The original Cypress Hill soundtrack is included as well as the CD versions of each song

- Why do the rats no longer hurt the player?
We made an executive decision that the game is more fun without the rats being so annoying. Kingpin is about gangbanging, not pest control.

- Available for Mac / Linux?
We'd like to support both Mac and Linux, but that will depend on various technical aspects. We don't want to promise anything yet, but it's something we will check post launch

- Has Kingpin: Reloaded been censored in any way?
Nothing is censored! Kingpin: Reloaded has all the cursing and violence from the original game