• Added inbox system that will have news, and important communication and also will be the place players will get rewards/compensations from;
  
• Improved weapon sway and jumping with weapons animations;
  
• Added barter wishlists logic (you can select items in barter that will highlight components for barter in game);
  
• Mutants are now shown on the motion detector;
  
• Preparation for Halloween event.

• Potentially fixed most of the instances where monster attacks could be triggered several times;
  
• Several minor ui/ux bug fixes;
  
• Fixed several death tips using incorrect death reasons;
  
• Fixed several animations that could break during melee attacks;

We plan on conducting a comprehensive marketing campaign in December. Before attracting new players, we need to ensure that everything is working well. So rest assured, the influx of new players will definitely happen, but a bit later. This week, we may also start testing some gameplay changes.

• New optical sights: We will add optical sights of various magnifications and thermal scopes. This will allow players to choose the optimal tools for combat at different distances and in challenging visibility conditions.
  
• Stamina mechanics for melee weapons: A stamina system for melee weapons will be introduced. Now, strikes and swings will consume stamina, adding a tactical element of resource management during close combat.
  
• Economy rework: We will adjust the economic system to ensure that progression in the next wipe is more extended and balanced.
  
• Exploit fixes and anti-cheat improvements: We are actively working on fixing remaining vulnerabilities that allow players to exploit bugs in the game. Additionally, we continue to improve the anti-cheat system for a fairer gameplay experience.
  
• Lumen player balance: We are still working on balancing players with and without Lumen. We have some ideas, but they require prototyping. Hopefully, we can show you something soon.
  
• Inbox system: A message system will be added to the game, which will send notifications about rewards and other game events directly to the interface. This system will allow players to receive critical information without leaving the game.
  
• Improved weapon animations while moving: We are continuously improving character animations to make weapon movements look more natural.
  
• Contract visibility on the map: Contracts will now be displayed on the map with an approximate area, making them easier to locate and complete, especially for new players.
  
• Continued UI rework: We are improving the UI in both the main menu and in-session to make it more cohesive, understandable, and user-friendly.
  
• Leaderboard: In upcoming patches, a leaderboard will be introduced, allowing players to track their achievements and compare their results with others.
  
• New weapon types: New types of weapons will be added to the game, offering more tactical possibilities in combat and diversifying the players’ arsenal.
  
• Laser mines: In upcoming updates, we’ll introduce a new type of trap — laser mines, which players can place to defend strategic points or ambush enemies.
  
• Halloween event: We are preparing a festive Halloween event with themed activities and rewards to bring a fun and celebratory atmosphere to the game.
  
• A dedicated in-game news page. All important changes and events will be accessible directly within the game client.

• In-session progression for mercenaries: Session progress will directly impact your game progression. Contracts will be divided into difficulty tiers, and as your reputation increases, more complex tasks will unlock. These contracts will require visiting dangerous zones with special survival conditions, pushing players to stay longer in sessions and take greater risks, but with higher rewards to match.
  
• Research Facility map rework: The map will be significantly expanded and divided into zones with varying danger levels. Each zone will have unique conditions for entry and survival. The further you venture into the map, the harder it becomes to survive, but the loot found in these areas will be far more valuable. This approach will give players more strategic choices — risk it all for better rewards or stay in safer areas. Lower-difficulty zones will be tailored for newer players.
  
• Cave map rework: The gameplay will significantly differ from the Research Facility map in terms of rules and extraction mechanics. We’re experimenting with new gameplay concepts to deliver a unique experience.
  
• Mutations for aliens both in-session and meta-game: Like mercenaries, aliens will now have meta-progression, and mutations will allow them to change their abilities during the session, influencing gameplay strategies.
  
• New contract type: A new contract type will be introduced to the game, designed specifically for new players who prefer to avoid high-risk situations.
  
• Regional matchmaking: We have already set up regional matchmaking for improved match quality. However, we’ll implement this feature with the major update when we expect a larger influx of new players. This will prevent the player base from being split too early.
  
• New grenade type for mercenaries: A new type of grenade will be added to the game, expanding tactical possibilities in combat.
  
• New weapons and sights: New types of weapons and optical sights will be introduced, offering players new ways to engage in combat.
  
• New perks for mercenaries: Unique perks will be added, enhancing character abilities and providing more strategic options in gameplay.
  
• New devices for mercenaries: We plan to update gadgets both visually and in terms of gameplay.
  
• Storage crates: Players will be able to organize their inventory using crates for more convenient item storage. Crates will need to be purchased and unlocked through trader reputation.
  
• New high-tier mercenary character: A new premium mercenary character will be added with deep customization options available for progression.
  
• Prestige levels for mercenaries: We will introduce a prestige system for those who reach the maximum level, allowing players to continue developing their characters after the next wipe.

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• 📌 Blocked Display Gamma settings unintended range edit through game files;
  
• 📌 Increased mutants explosion resistance;
  
• 📌 Added additional rarity level for high-tier weapons;

• Holding melee weapon attack now drains stamina;
  
• Melee attack that is being held now automatically happens if a merc is out of stamina;
  
• Readjusted melee weapons stamina attack cost;
  
• Right mouse button can now cancel charged melee attack;
  
• Reduced Tryzub’s damage from 33 to 25;
  
• Improved merc jump animation from first person perspective when holding firearms;
  
• Motion Detector target position is now updated every 2 seconds (was 0.5 seconds);
  
• Increased the amount of cash that spawns in safes;
  
• Removed motion detector barter for alien heads [This change was done through a server hotfix earlier];
  
• Removed Tryzub from sale from Gunsmith [This change was done through a server hotfix earlier];
  
• Moved shotgun and shotgun attaches further in merc progression [This change was done through a server hotfix earlier];
  
• Increased Malyuk and its suppressor price [This change was done through a server hotfix earlier].

• Removed stagger when exiting invisibility;
  
• Aliens no longer take increased damage when invisibility breaks;

• Fixed an issue where aliens would not be able to use attack while using abilities;
  
• Fixed an issue with “Use flare to damage aliens” tutorial step would not count correctly for merc tutorial;
  
• Fixed an issue with Alien tutorial step “Kill a mercenary”;
  
• Fixed an issue where setting master volume to 0 would endlessly skip tracks;
  
• Fixed an issue with the Brightness counter that would visually go to more than 100% without changing the actual brightness.

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• Added the weapon token that is only barterable during the current weekend event.

• Fixed an issue that caused other alien abilities to duplicate melee attacks;
  
• Fixed an issue that allowed mercs to skip standing-up animation after being revived;
  
• Fixed several exploits related to graphic settings;
  
• Potentially fixed a bug that caused mercs to gain increased movement speed through sprint/ADS interactions;
  
• Fixed an issue with weapon show/hide animation that caused elbows to move unnaturally.

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• Added Fill in Queue in the previous state; please keep in mind that it can still rarely fail to find a team for a solo player and send him to the raid alone. We’re still working on improving matchmaking to solve those cases. Sorry for the inconvenience;
  
• Updated a few tutorial voiceovers;
  
• Added death tips for incendiary grenades and flamethrowers.

• Added two more vertical vents between floors in sectors A and B.

• Redesigned light switches and light areas in Caves of Turion completely: Light areas are now smaller, and it’s much easier to EMP light switches near light sources now;
  
• [WEEKEND EVENT (see more info below)] Reduced the number of land mines in Caves of Turion by 50% for the weekend;
  
• [WEEKEND EVENT] Removed flying combat drones in corridors between sectors for the weekend;
  
• [WEEKEND EVENT] Moderately increased drop rates of weapons in Caves of Turion for the weekend;
  
• [WEEKEND EVENT] Doubled the REP and cash rewards for Turion contracts for the weekend.

• Fixed an issue that allowed clipping through walls to abuse loot in locked rooms and visibility through doors;
  
• Fixed an issue that allowed aliens to attack faster through canceling egg trap placement;
  
• Fixed an issue that allowed to swap items during Scream Wave;
  
• Fixed an issue that allowed to pick up two active flares;
  
• Fixed an issue that caused fps drops during extensive pings sent by aliens;
  
• Fixed an issue that could break hands animations when selecting the holomap.

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• Blocking item swaps during the Scream Wave ability.
  
• Reworking the character to prevent the head from clipping through walls.
  
• Fixing the occasional slowdown of attacks when playing as the alien.
  
• Addressing FPS drops when experiencing high ping.
  
• Fixing various exploits such as rapid movement, alien attack spamming, etc.
  
• Allowing random players to fill in squads when the "Fill" box is checked.
  
• Improving animations and fixing animation-related bugs.
  
• Enhancing the game's rendering to make it more visually comfortable. We are also exploring a solution to make gameplay feel the same with and without Lumen (this may take some time).

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A word from the Dev Team

Hi community, we won’t be doing an event this week as we’ve shifted our focus on fixing issues.
We’ll be back with a new event and a new item next week! Have a great weekend!

• Temporarily reverted blackout music change, we’ll think how to improve that later on;
  
• Minor UI improvements;

• Flashlights are off by default when selecting them through quickslots;
  
• Temporarily removed two melee (fists) animations that allowed clipping through walls to interact with boxes;
  
• Reduced Speed Syringe duration from 120 to 60 seconds;
  
• Increased price for health syringes to 2800 (3 syringes in starter kit remains unchanged);
  
• Increased price of 7.62mm and 7.62mm NATO ammo by 50%;
  
• Fixed a few issues with incendiary grenades;

• Reverted heal change that reduced the healing effectiveness by 30%;
  
• Removed spread from Slime Spit (it now hits where you aim, holding will improve distance);
  
• Reduced Alien stagger time after breaking invisibility from 4 to 2 seconds;
  
• Reduced flare’s max damage in melee range by 10% (damage at longer range than a meter is not affected);
  
• Introduced light stacking damage limit, so that light DPS does not go beyond max damage received from one flare in melee;

• Fixed issue with Switcher distance being lower then intended;
  
• Fixed an issue with Caves of Turion spawners where players could spawn in locked rooms;
  
• Fixed an issue where Tutorial could not be skipped when in matchmaking;
  
• Fixed the Who Wants To Be A Mercenary achievement so it now correctly completes on 1,000,000 credits;

• Animations have been improved across the board to provide better visual feedback;
  
• Holomap no longer shakes in hands;
  
• Devices no longer shake in hands (removed idle sway);
  
• Jump animations allow shooting better precision while shooting;
  
• Weapon sway animations are improved depending on weapon weight;
  
• Better blend for crouch animations;
  
• Smoothed up third-person animations with weapons;
  
• Straightened weapon aim tilt.

• TRYZUB bullpup semi-auto assault rifle
  
• 7.62 NATO SKAR-R
  
• Incendiary grenade
  
• Smoke grenade
  

• Sprint Speed (temporarily boosts running speed)
  
• Load Capacity (temporarily increases load capacity, which means your stamina bar won’t be cut)
  
• Temporary Poison Resistance
  
• Passive Healing (a slower and cheaper version of the Instant Heal Syringe, this one heals you over time)
  

• Improved spawners on both maps for squads to spawn further away;
  
• Improved aliens hit registration;
  
• New Alien UI in the lobby—abilities have video previews now.
  
• In solo mode, main elevators can only extract one merc at a time.
  
• Cheater Report Reward - players whose report will lead to a successful ban of a cheater will receive a compensation reward;
  
• Added ammo and weapon attachment sounds;
  
• Added a media player to the main menu where players can select tracks/randomize, etc;
  
• Added 3 new ambient tracks to the main menu.

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