What changed in AirMech in 2018

Don't allow you to spectate a no-show match and update tooltip to match.

Let everyone autoroll in diamond raffles if they are in game and not AFK.

To improve usability on sloped terrain.

A new lower priced way for new players to get VIP status.

Nothing else changed.

Don't allow players to change loadouts while playing a challenge map.

Make minimized chat window take the same number of characters as the big one.

Fixed spots where units could be dropped in the trees on Duel and in the rocks on Storm.

Adjusted base helix fire rate periods for missiles and grenades.

Add option to disable mention sound.

Moved rank/season numbers into actual leaderboards UI.

Set AirMechGndMultDPS to 1.15 for all mechs except for warthog, which remains at 1.0.

Fix target damage scaling for Airmech ability damage output.

Fix wrong map being selected if you lose/quit out of a practice map.

Fix 'BikeSideCar' tire z-spin.

Gangster upkeep increased from 1 to 2

Adding RocketsLifespan setting for helix.

Fix 'LobbyMenuReady' menu position for spectator lobby.

Hide 'BracketsButton' when the daily rewards menu is loaded.

Fix damage scaling against units/forts/outposts for Helix missiles and rockets.

Reenable game balance sheet parsing in AMS.

Hide rank info when in 'Faction Rank Wins'.

Additional cleanup of Ability tool tip text.

Fix overlapping mode labels in lobby.

Adding red void tracer effects.

Reworking Helix ground rockets damage formula for consistency.

Updated RocketsDamage values.

Fix display of countdown timer in spectator lobby.

Helix guided missile buffed with +25% base damage and +18% missile speed.

Clean warthogs' damage increase at range adjusted due to extra work for no effect.

Adding 'noScrap' flag to PetTawnyEagle and VoidEagle.

Fix horns on Blue Skull pet.

Add permanent sg ban message.

Set 'TournamentMasterRefresh' symbol when tournament list is shown.

Remove 'Hammer Throw Enabled' text from ABHammerThrow ability tool tip.

Gangster HP decreased from 1600 to 1375

Fix mode when changing custom room from 1v1/3v3 to 2v2.

Fix reclaimable body destruction piece for Gangster/Jackal.

Tweak 'Faction Rank Wins' tab width in rankings menu.

Adding purple, green and blue versions of void tracers.

Fix damage scaling to target for Paladin Hammer.

Fixup naming of Bomber Variants set.

Fix right click on shop items.

Add a list on the side of sell UI that shows current prices of item on market.

Adding welcome panel back to lobby.

Buffer paladin hammer base damage from 60 to 80 to compensate for fixing MultDPS application.

Fix display of qualifying/round start and end times in tournament list UI.

Adding Void Eagle nanoforge formula.

Buff missile homing damage from 50 to 100 to compensate for fire count change.

Fix spectator tournament title/subtitle getting cut off.

Quit out of a simple group if you kick a player or an invite is declined while in the limbo state.

Update display of rank to show 1v1/2v2 based on what rankings tab you're in.

Fix crash when deploying a unit without a fort/outpost.

Fix damage scaling against units for Saucer Deathray.

Open the simple group if you kick a player while in a ranked 2v2 lobby.

Add right click on market item to list all of that type.

Adjusted scaling against units, forts, and outposts.

Resolved crash issue (AM-10193).

Adjusted to prevent stacking too many missiles.

Armor piercing increased from 50 to 70.

Reworked to auto fire on chargeup, providing a consistent fire rate.

Damage increased from 45 to 60.

Grenades fire rate changed from 1s to 1.2s, rockets from 0.666s to 0.75s.

Fixed damage output scaling for Mantis Strike, Bombs, Power Sword, and Bomber Melee.

Stasis duration adjusted to be level based: 2s, 2.5s, 3s, 4s at Hammer ability levels 1 to 4.

Adjusted to be more consistent with damage output prior to autofire changes.

Continue Tournament work (not player facing yet)

Allow players to opt-out of new player flow early if they are ready (set once per game launch)

Update power shield ability (Warthog & Paladin) to be straight damage elimination: 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%

Some checks before showing head icons for purchasing on endgame screen

Updating tooltip for Hammer Throw to include new stasis property

Update text for 'Dialog Message Nanoforge Not Owned'

Fix 'invite bot' option showing up in 2v2 when switching from 1v1

Paladin Hammer stasis is now level based: 2s > 2s, 2.5s, 3s, 4s at Hammer ability level 1>4

Change how collision works for Helix missiles (half change, half bug fix)

Fix Kudos gear being hidden from Shop sometimes (after using filters on the Market)

Paladin hammer armor piercing increased from 50 to 70

Hide 'power button' when not in fullscreen (Esc key for ingame menu)

Paladin hammer damage increased from 45 to 60

Fix market items showing up in the shop

Cleanup some faction symbols when doing a logout

Rework Helix Missile Launch ability to auto fire on chargeup. Consistent fire rate buff to higher level Missile Launcher ability

More updates to Power Shield ability text

Rocketeer move speed increased from 3.5 to 5.0.

Fix for Angel triggering loop cooldown state without loop actually happening during transformation to air mode.

Rocketeer move speed increased from 3.5 to 5.0.

Lower requirement to get out of new player flow.

Only show 'bad ping' state if the simple group is configured as a LockStep game.

Moneymaker build time decreased from 8.0 to 5.5 as per council request.

Make the 'falling behind' tip take priority over the 'bad ping' tip.

Don't show 'bad ping' indicator in games using the fallbehind networking model.

Moneymaker build time decreased from 8.0 to 5.5.

Gangster carry weight increased from 710 to 1100.

Update Warthog gunstrage damage bonus per council feedback: 15%, 30%, 45%, 60% (from 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%).

Rocketeer HP decreased from 500 to 350.

Make the 'falling behind' tip take priority over the 'bad ping' tip.

Make Ultimate Moneymaker match base unit build speed.

Fix for being put on opposite teams with your friend in unranked games.

New skin available as a reward for beating the average price in the Name Your Price Launch Bundle.

Don't show 'bad ping' indicator in games using the fallbehind networking model.

New skin available as a reward for beating the average price in the Name Your Price Launch Bundle.

Fallback method for pinging servers to fix 'no ping data' cases.

Fallback method for pinging servers to fix 'no ping data' cases.

Make Ultimate Moneymaker match base unit build speed.

Gangster carry weight increased from 710 to 1100.

Lower requirement to get out of new player flow.

Bug fix for Angel triggering loop cooldown state without loop actually happening during transformation to air mode.

Fix for being put on opposite teams with your friend in unranked games.

Update Warthog gunstrage damage bonus per council feedback: 15%, 30%, 45%, 60%.

Only show 'bad ping' state if the simple group is configured as a LockStep game.

Rocketeer HP decreased from 500 to 350.

Displayed if there aren't any buttons.

When no match is selected

To spectate

Make it available to script

On watch menu.

Build time reduced from 8.0 to 5.5 as per Council request.

Indicates more text

Since we removed our Facebook page.

If there aren't any buttons

Applicable in unranked games.

Unable to click 'P' to switch (AM9773).

More details next full update.

When no match is selected.

More details next full update

Preparing for testing

Fixes 'no ping data' cases.

Fix for 'no ping data' cases

Available to script.

Previously hiding minimap.

Indicates more text.

Preparing for testing.

Using the bottom menu shortcuts.

(AM9773)

On watch menu

Moneymaker build time decreased from 8.0 to 5.5 (Council request)

In unranked games

To use new disabled state

Using the bottom menu shortcuts

Double XP and Double Kudos will be active for the coming week to compensate for recent issues.

Excitement builds for the upcoming testing of the Tournament system.

Resolved issues causing delays and problems in chat and other systems due to database interactions.

Identified and prioritizing the fix for the Hong Kong server that has been offline since before launch.

The Hong Kong server is down, with efforts underway to bring it back online.

Announcement of upcoming testing for the Tournament system next week.

Fixed a bug causing delays and problems in chat and other systems due to server hangs and restarts.

Implemented a key fix that has stabilized server performance and reduced delays.

Activated Double XP and Double Kudos for the coming week to compensate for recent server issues.

AirMech officially leaves Early Access after nearly 6 years of development.

Expansion of the game with over 40 new maps, focusing on RPG elements and loot progression.

A new automated tournament system will be introduced, allowing for weekly tournaments in every region.

AirMech officially leaves Early Access after nearly 6 years of development.

A new version focusing on PvP, removing progression-based power and enhancing balance.

A new system for running automated tournaments, with player-created options and built-in tracking tools.

A new version focused on PvP, removing elements that interfered with balanced gameplay.

Expansion of the game with over 40 new maps, focusing on RPG elements and loot.

Initial work on tournament UI setup.

The Gangster is now available as a fast attack vehicle with a chaingun, requiring level 6 to build.

Intro cameras adjusted and all rotation cameras replaced.

Fixed missing checkbox for central asia region.

Resolved issue with overlapping 'Leave the Pit' button.

The Gangster is now available as a fast attack vehicle with a chaingun, requiring level 6 to build.

Resolved tooltip issues for SG member icons while in 'the pit'.

Resolved issues with chat functionality in the lobby.

Possible fix for loadouts getting copied and saved incorrectly.

Introduced a lower quality mode with no shadows for better performance.

Frequently Asked Questions have been updated.

Default quality settings reduced for weaker GPUs to levels 3 and 4.

Introduced a lower quality 4 level mode with no shadows.

Protectorate of Justice and Wisdom Guardian pets designed by Liquidsnake3, and Disco Ball pet designed by ProProProPro.

Default quality settings reduced for weaker GPUs to levels 3 and 4.

Fixed issues with gamepad ability UI not clearing correctly.

Protectorate of Justice and Wisdom Guardian pets designed by Liquidsnake3, and Disco Ball pet designed by ProProProPro.

All rotation cameras replaced and lighting effects adjusted to start after intro cameras.

The background size of the invite list is now dynamic.

Initial setup for tournament join commands, brackets, and qualifiers.

Invite list background size is now dynamic.

Missile Silo Marker HP increased from 3500 to 4500 to prevent destruction by Striker Sword without assistance.

Missile Silo Marker HP increased from 3500 to 4500 to prevent destruction by Striker Sword without assistance.

New tracer cosmetic available for players.

New combat arena mode called THE PIT for testing while in queue.

Cosmetics Pink Heart and Rainbow Heart exhausts are back.

New combat arena mode for players waiting in queue.

Cosmetic exhaust options returning for Valentine's event.

Introduction of Valentine Neo as a timed exclusive Variant.

Timed exclusive Variant for Valentine's Day.

New tracers, Cupid's Arrow, introduced.

Bertha build cost increased from 14500 to 17000; splash range decreased from 6 to 2.

Fix for selected AI bots not being the ones that appear when starting a game.

Fixed Saucer getting stuck facing North when transforming from air mode.

Fixed old Booster Pack bundles appearing in purchase dialogs.

Goliath build cost increased from 14500 to 17000; HP decreased from 3600 to 3400.

Added progress bars when hovering over a Quest.

Gorgon HP decreased from 5000 to 2250; shot damage decreased from 35 to 30; armor piercing increased from 35 to 65; carry weight decreased from 5200 to 3500.

Fixed some floating props on Thar and Salt.

Fixed blank preview tab in AirMech inspect dialog.

Fixed units getting pushed up onto higher ground.

Fixed overlapping Ready button in loadout creation UI when in a lobby.

Fixed hat slot appearing empty in AirMech customization UI.

"Challenge" and "Defeat Pilot" Quests updated and re-enabled.

Neo can now perform a powerful backstab attack while cloaked and has a super-stealth activated mode.

Fix for opening chat links when in a match and chat is minimized.

Fixed highlight on "Destruction Detail" bar in options UI.

Updates and improvements to server browser and latency checking.

Fixed VIP Shop filter getting reset when chat is opened.

Added a melee sneak attack to Neo's Cloak.

Fixed invisible Neo heads.

Fixed practice pilots being ultra weak.

Fixed Paladin guns popping when firing while walking, jumping, and throwing.

In-game AirMail enabled for all players.

AirMech AI will no longer build in the pre-game phase.

Boost Icons added back into menus and game UI.

Fixed Market listing Cancel button overlapping the price.

Improved targeting in ground mode and added lifedrain capability to Osprey's Heal Beam.

Experiment to remove level requirements for powerful units, but will revert back in the next patch.

Neo will now be slightly visible for the local player when cloaked.

Fixed Sets menu overlapping Inventory UI.

Bomber air speed reduced while charging bombs.

Fixed up "drag to remove" in loadout creation UI, use right-click to remove a unit.

Fixed opening the Wastelands Market when the pause menu is opened.

Right trigger now fires Angel's Railgun when using gamepad.

Turtle upkeep decreased from 3 to 2.

Gatty HP increased from 1100 to 1500; shot damage increased from 16 to 24.

Angel sniper shot should be working again.

New options for AirMechs and some cosmetics.

Fix for opening the pause menu during endgame.

Fix for Neo not being able to shoot after using Backstab attack.

Osprey can now disassemble enemy units using a tuned nano tool.

Bomber no longer faces the mouse cursor when bombing.

Fixed "Cancel Invite" for multiple players in a lobby.

T45 build time decreased from 5 to 3; Stinger build time decreased from 5 to 3.

Loadout cycling reduced from 3 to 2 for online and solo matches.

Fixed units not attacking the Fortress on Challenge 3.

Made Neo Cloak an activated ability.

Significant changes to server selection, including improved ping calculations and a revamped region map.

Joker build cost increased from 1000 to 1500.

Fixed price buttons not showing up in unlock dialog.

Pre-game timer is now set to 60 seconds in solo matches.

Added icons for AirMech heads.

Collection browse mode added back to the Inventory UI.

Fixed HUD not appearing when restarting a match.

Fix for Ultimate Moneymaker showing incorrect description text in Strike.

Hero units can now accept orders.