Gear Up

Cargo Ship launched on October 17, 2018, introducing a new level to enhance the gameplay experience in Gear Up. Additionally, the game saw a major rewrite of the user interface aimed at improving consistency and usability, alongside significant performance enhancements and stability improvements.

• New Level: Cargo Ship: A new level was added, providing players with fresh gameplay opportunities.
• Gameplay Changes: Tank Color Customization allowed players to personalize their tanks with user-customized colors instead of team colors.
• User Interface Improvements:
  • A completely rewritten user interface improved performance and usability.
  • Added a Top 3 Scoreboard in the HUD for Deathmatch to enhance player engagement.
  • Consistent player colors on the minimap were implemented, aligning with team colors.
• Performance Enhancements:
  • Major performance improvements were made, especially in rendering and user interface.
  • OpenGL performance increased by 20-30%, significantly enhancing graphics performance.
  • Reduced OS dependencies improved game stability.
• System Updates:
  • A 64-bit Windows executable was introduced, alongside 64-bit only binaries for Linux and MacOS, enhancing compatibility.
  • Linux and MacOS compatibility improvements were also made to support a broader player base.

Gear Up introduced the Tankodrome as a new selectable level in the replayer on August 24, 2016, enhancing the variety of gameplay options. Additionally, a significant gameplay overhaul occurred on November 15, 2016, with a refactor of the aiming mechanics and various balance adjustments.

• New Level: Tankodrome became available as a selectable level in the replayer on August 24, 2016.
• Gameplay Overhaul: Aiming mechanics were refactored on November 15, 2016, improving shooting precision.
• Balance Changes: Various parts were rebalanced on August 24, 2016, and November 15, 2016, including community-suggested tweaks for tank parts.
• Collision Mechanics: A new slippery collision group was added on September 2, 2016, preventing certain entities from walking on specific surfaces, enhancing gameplay dynamics.
• Quality of Life Improvements: The ability to track usage duration for each part was added on August 24, 2016, allowing players to manage their equipment better.
• Visual Enhancements: On November 15, 2016, shadow biases were tweaked to fix shadow acne, improving the overall visual fidelity of the game.

Version 1.0.0 launched on January 28, 2015, marking the official release of Gear Up. In the following year, the game introduced several new features and modes, including the Tag Game Mode and the Winning Tanks Podium Feature, enhancing the competitive experience for players.

• New Game Modes:
  • Added Tag game mode on April 28, 2015.
  • Introduced Winning Tanks Podium Feature on October 30, 2015, displaying top tanks at the end of matches.

• New Content:
  • Introduced new parts like the Health Generator on June 1, 2015.
  • Added the Tankodrome level on May 19, 2015, expanding the gameplay environment.
  • Released the Oasis map for Replayer mode on February 18, 2015.

• Gameplay Changes:
  • Adjusted spawn protection mechanics on March 20, 2015, limiting it to Team Deathmatch (DM) mode.
  • Updated map layouts, including adjustments on Valley and Oasis maps to improve gameplay flow.

• Balance Changes:
  • Implemented significant part re-balancing on December 7, 2015, to refine gameplay dynamics.
  • Adjusted the Healer character on August 18, 2015, to enhance its effectiveness in battles.

• Performance Improvements:
  • Major performance optimizations were rolled out on December 7, 2015, improving overall game stability and responsiveness.
  • Optimized rendering performance on February 5, 2015, enhancing visual fidelity and frame rates.

• Localization Updates:
  • Added support for Italian, German, Romanian, and Dutch languages throughout the year, broadening accessibility for international players.