A issue that caused clients to go offline has been resolved.

Added:
~ Freeze Tag Map Hex.
~ You can now view a players' ping in the social tab.

Bug Fixes:
~ Fixed a bug where a player could spectate and start a game by themselves to which the room would freeze up.
~ Players no longer get a free win or loss if you join an on-going game.
~ Removed a race exploit.
~ Fixed a Bug where a spectator could be it in infection.
~ Fixed an issue where a player would have no team and could walk around in a match.

Vertical Shift is BACK with our first content update of 2023! This update adds NEW MAPS and patches bugs reported by the community.

Try out the new Maps and be sure to let us know what you think!

NEW CONTENT
New Freeze Tag Map “THE QUAD”
New Infection and Hot Seat Map “TRASH PARK”
Added “Save Spree” voice lines to Freeze Tag


PATCH NOTES
Fixed issue where Players spawn on the wrong side of Freeze Tag if they switch teams during countdown.
Fixed issue where Zips were not resetting between rounds.
Fixed issue where Audio settings reset when a player joins a room.
Fixed issue an issue with the hitbox of the moving practice bot.
Fixed issue with HUD settings resetting between rooms
Fixed issues in the Training Room

~Added a useful feature for Vertical Shift league where match results are posted to a database.

We hope everyone has enjoyed the new Tag Map - DOUBLE HELIX - which rolled out with update 2.6. This week, we've put in a new patch with quality-of-life updates!

The patch includes the following:

• Spatial audio for voice chat, so you can tell what direction players are talking to you from.
  
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• A live mic indicator that shows when the game is detecting your voice.
  
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• Increased Max Turn speed options in the game settings.

Let us know what you think! As a community-based game, we love player feedback! Please report any issues you find or ideas you have on our forum:

Bugs: http://verticalshift.net/bugs
Suggestions: http://verticalshift.net/suggestions

Welcome to Vertical Shift, Update 2.6! This is our most significant update since the launch of Beta. You won't want to miss what we have in store!

NEW Freeze Tag Map

Same great game mode, a new great arena! Check out Double Helix, the first alternate map for Freeze Tag!

NEW Training Grounds
Time to test your reflexes and hone your skill! We've added a new room built to train and improve your tag timing and swinging efficiency. Multiplayer is enabled on the training grounds, so train with your friends!

NEW Avatar Outfit Options
Green shirts are so last season. Check out the Vertical Shift Store in the menu to find a brand new variety of hair, shirt, and pants options for your avatar!

In-App Purchases are now available on the Meta (Oculus) Quest!
Now, all users can grab the latest looks! All purchases fund the continued development of Vertical Shift.

NEW Furniture in Resistance HQ
Home base just got an upgrade. Take a look around next time you log in!

NEW Quality of Life Upgrades
The rooms board now lets you know which games are in progress or about to start, and lobbies now include a countdown to the end of the game. Before joining a room, you will now have the option to disable voice chat.

Log in and let us know what you think! Is there something you'd like to see in the next update? Let us know on our Canny board! Suggestions [vs.canny.io]| Bug Reports[vs.canny.io]

Purchase Mints, Win Merch!
To celebrate the launch of Mint Purchases on Quest, we will be hosting a Raffle! Anyone who purchases Mints before 8:ooPM ET Sunday, September 25th, will be entered to Win. Each purchase will count as 1 entry into the drawing. After the raffle closes, we will randomly select one winner from all purchasers!


The raffle winner will receive a FREE Vertical Shift T-Shirt and a Poster signed by the development team.


See you in the arenas!

-Corrupted Media Productions

Hello Shifters!

Corrupted Media is excited to announce that PATCH 4 IS LIVE!

This patch is packed with improvements to player comfort and game stability.

Fixes include:

• Patched a hole in Freeze Tag map, there will be no more escape.
  
• Fixed issues with grapples sometimes not firing.
  
• Improved player latency, specifically addressing an issue with lag spikes.
  
• Fixed joystick dead zone settings
  
• Fixed issue where game spectators can only talk when team only voice chat is on.
  
• Fixed minor issues in the Tutorial.

Hop in and let us know what you think!

Keep an ear out, we've got bigger updates on the way!

🟡 bHaptics Support Update 🟡
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| Just a few minutes ago we released Version 2.5.44
| This Introduces bhaptics support into Vertical Shift
| Vertical Shift Supports Arm, Head, and Suit Haptics!
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIO4r22VuLE&feature=youtu.be
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Patch Notes:

Added dynamic announcement board to communicate with players
Added additional Radio Tower Content