What changed in Guns of Icarus Online in 2018

204 updates · 11 main milestones · Jan 16, 2018 to Dec 27, 2018

  1. 16 events
    Vote to Rematch Default Setting Changedgameplay

    Vote to rematch is now toggled on by default.

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    AI Reload Bug Fixedbug fix

    AI will no longer force reload standard ammo.

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    Expanded Crown Summit Mapsnew content

    Crown Summit now features expanded 3v3, 4v4, and Brawl versions.

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    Conductors Pride Dyes UV Map Correctionbug fix

    Conductors Pride dyes now use the correct UV maps.

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    Spire Mass Increasedbalance change

    Spire mass increased to 210t from 150t, with force adjusted to maintain mobility.

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    Extended Magazine Clip Size Buffbalance change

    Extended Magazine clip size increased to +50% from +45%.

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    AI Active Duration Increasedgameplay

    AI will now stay active for 5 seconds after a player joins.

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    Ship Loadout Naming Feature Addedquality of life

    Players can now name their ship loadouts for easier identification.

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    New Mission Objectives Availablegameplay

    Missions can now include new objectives, such as making another faction lose resources.

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    New Goggles of Good Cheer and Jolly Old Salt Itemsnew content

    New cosmetic items Goggles of Good Cheer and Jolly Old Salt have been added.

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    Sky Captain Valentine Placement Fixedbug fix

    Sky Captain Valentine has been correctly placed in the Stormbreaker theme.

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    Public Custom Matches Force Shufflegameplay

    Public custom matches will now force shuffle after the first rematch if player count is lower.

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    Modified Mine and Harpoon Launcher Rate of Firebalance change

    Rate of fire for Modified Mine and Harpoon launcher adjusted to compensate for extra shot.

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    Force Start Enabled for All Game Modesgameplay

    Force Start is now enabled on all game modes with smaller map versions.

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    Krampus Decal Addednew content

    A new Krampus Decal has been introduced for the holiday season.

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    Broken Crown Brawl Mode Introducednew content

    A new 2v2v2v2 Brawl mode called Broken Crown has been added.

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  2. 14 events
    Spire Hitbox Reductionbalance change

    Substantially reduced hitboxes to fit ship profile.

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    Shrike Engine Force Adjustmentsbalance change

    Adjusted engine force and inertial bounds for better handling.

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    Removal of Spooky AI Skinsseasonal event

    Disabled spooky AI skins for the seasonal event.

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    Corsair Ship Stats Adjustmentsbalance change

    Various adjustments to forward acceleration, speed, turn acceleration, and hitbox dimensions.

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    Yeshan Boss Ship Adjustmentsbalance change

    Adjusted mass and mobility to align with other boss ships.

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    Stormbreaker Ship Adjustmentsbalance change

    Increased lateral drag to reduce side drift.

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    AI Type A Ships Stat Unificationbalance change

    Adjusted stats for AI Type A ships to unify performance across factions.

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    Crown Gambit Map Adjustmentsnew content

    Adjusted spawns on the Crown Gambit map.

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    New PvP Map: Thornholtnew content

    Introduced Thornholt map for PvP gameplay.

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    Disabled Fireworksseasonal event

    Fireworks feature has been disabled.

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    Magnate Hitbox Adjustmentsbalance change

    Hitboxes reduced to fit ship profile and main engine lowered slightly.

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    AI Gatling Adjustmentsbalance change

    Reduced range and adjusted ammo for AI Gatling.

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    AI Mortar Range and Velocity Adjustmentsbalance change

    Reduced range and velocity for AI Mortar, with adjustments to side arcs.

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    New PvP Map: Ashen Brawlnew content

    A larger PvP map with more spawns for 2v2v2v2 matches.

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  3. 14 events
    Canyon Ambush Map Adjustmentschanges

    Red spawns adjusted and map expanded for 3v3 and 4v4 gameplay.

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    Introduction of Four Team Brawl PvP Game Modenew contentMilestone

    Test your skills in our new PvP game mode where more than two teams can compete for dominance.

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    Galleon Ship Stats Adjustedbalance change

    Hull, armor, speed, and acceleration values for the Galleon have been modified.

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    Addition of Yellow and Purple Teamsnew content

    Two new teams join the fray for the Brawl game mode.

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    Launch of Alliance War: Sanguine March vs. The Halcyon Cartelnew contentMilestone

    New faction conflict introduced with players choosing sides.

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    Hwacha Rate of Fire Decreasedbalance change

    Rate of fire for the Hwacha weapon has been reduced.

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    New 4v4 Canyon Ambush Mapnew content

    A long-requested map that adds chaos to gameplay with unpredictable enemy appearances.

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    Fixed Multiple Boss Ships Issuebug fix

    Resolved an issue where multiple boss ships were appearing.

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    Adjusted Clouds on Oblivion Mapschanges

    Clouds on all Oblivion-based maps have been updated to use Downfall Departure clouds.

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    Stormbreaker Stats Adjustedbalance change

    Various stats for the Stormbreaker ship have been modified based on player feedback.

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    Removed Collision Errors on Thornholt Crestbug fix

    Collision errors on the Thornholt Crest map have been fixed.

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    Fixed Typo on Profile Picture Namebug fix

    Corrected a typo found in a profile picture name.

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    Spotted Ship Names Use Team Colorschanges

    Ship names now reflect team colors for better visibility.

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    Junker Ship Vertical Speed and Acceleration Increasedbalance change

    Vertical speed and acceleration for the Junker ship have been improved.

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  4. 12 events
    Mobula Vertical Acceleration Buffbalance change

    Vertical acceleration increased from 5.5 to 7.

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    PS4 Text Chat Improvementsui ux

    Improved text chat functionality for PS4 players.

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    New PvE Map: Crown Summitnew content

    Navigate through new hostile environments in the newest Blockade map for teams of 2-4 ships.

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    Voice Chat Crash Fixbug fix

    Fixed a bug which may cause game to crash when receiving voice chat.

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    New Ship: Anglean Corsairnew content

    Command the skies against other players in a new combat-ready skyship!

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    Desert Scrap Capture Point Adjustmentsbalance change

    Capture and decap time set to 15 seconds, radius increased to 180.

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    King of the Hill Capture Point Changesbalance change

    Capture point radius increased and capture time reduced.

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    Header Menu Bug Fix on PS4bug fix

    Fixed a bug where you may skip an item in header menu with L2/R2.

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    Networking Performance Fixbug fix

    Fixed networking performance issues caused by accidentally shipping debug libraries.

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    PvE Skills Cooldown Adjustmentsbalance change

    Multiple PvE skills had their cooldowns and durations adjusted.

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    Corsair Balance Adjustmentsbalance changeMilestone

    Multiple adjustments made to the Corsair's speed, armor, and handling.

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    Stormbreaker: Trial of the Skiesother

    Trial period for modifications made to the Stormbreaker combat ship.

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  5. 52 events
    General UI Revampsui ux
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    Game Font Changedchanges
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    PlayStation Release Date Announceddlc releaseMilestone

    Guns of Icarus Alliance will be released on PlayStation on May 1.

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    Balloon Rebuild Spanner Hits Decreasedbalance change

    Hits decreased from 10 to 9.

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    Dropdown Menus Fixedui ux

    Menus from player names now disappear when clicking on other UI areas.

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    PlayStation Release Date Announceddlc releaseMilestone

    Guns of Icarus Alliance to be released on PS4 on May 1.

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    Post-Processing Effects Adjustedchanges

    Improved visibility on night maps.

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    Sound Clipping Fixed in Soundtrackbug fix

    Fixed sound clipping in track 21, The New Manifest Destiny.

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    Wandering Ridge Map Addednew contentMilestone

    New infiltration map set in Yeshan territory for PvE experience.

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    First-Person Camera Setup in Spectator Modechanges

    Added ability to swap to first-person camera (default key is P).

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    Duplicate AI Control Bindings Removedchanges
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    Crusader Team Flags Adjustedchanges

    Moved further back to avoid blocking view in doorways.

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    Wandering Ridge Map Addednew contentMilestone

    New infiltration map set in Yeshan territory for PvE experience.

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    The Crusader Ship Introducednew contentMilestone

    New ship available for PvP gameplay, allowing new strategies against enemy vessels.

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    Crusader Ship Balance Adjustmentsbalance change

    Armor repair point moved, speed and acceleration adjusted.

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    Seraph Tempest MK-S & MKI Side Arcs Increasedbalance change

    Side arcs increased to 50 degrees from 40.

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    Steam Workshop Items Releasednew content

    New community-developed items including Harry's Hat, Bard Logo, and more.

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    Magnate Ship Engine Replacementbalance change

    Speed and acceleration improved after dockmaster's punishment.

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    Invisible Step Lip on Crusader Removedbug fix

    Fixed navmesh issues.

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    Stormbreaker Ship Acceleration Adjustedbalance change

    Acceleration changed to 9.5 m/s².

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    Crusader Team Flags Adjustedchanges

    Team flags moved further back to avoid blocking view in doorways.

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    Seraph Tempest MK-S & MKI Side Arcs Increasedbalance change

    Side arcs increased to 50 degrees.

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    Unicode Display Text Fixedbug fix

    Fixed issues with player tags in lobbies.

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    Leadership Role Opt-Out Addedquality of life

    Players can now opt-out of leadership roles during rotations.

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    Ship Scrambling Added to Alliance Lobbieschanges

    Now added to queued lobbies returning from completed matches.

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    Ship Scrambling Addedchanges

    Now included in queued Alliance lobbies returning from completed matches.

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    Crusader Ship Balance Adjustmentsbalance change

    Armor repair point moved, speed and acceleration modified.

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    General UI Revampsui ux
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    Magnate Ship Engine Replacedbalance change

    Speed and acceleration significantly increased.

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    Judgement Ship Acceleration Adjustedbalance change

    Acceleration changed to 3 m/s².

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    First-Person Camera Setup in Spectator Modechanges

    Added ability to swap to a first-person camera in spectator mode (default key is P).

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    Game Font Changedchanges
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    Sound Clipping Fixedbug fix

    Fixed in soundtrack track 21, The New Manifest Destiny.

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    The Crusader Ship Introducednew contentMilestone

    New ship available for PvP, designed for ambushing enemy vessels.

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    Unicode Display Text Fixedbug fix

    Fixed for player tags in lobbies.

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    Dropdown Menus Behavior Fixedui ux

    Menus from player names now disappear when clicking on other UI areas.

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    Stormbreaker Ship Acceleration Adjustedbalance change

    Acceleration changed.

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    Hint Bubbles Issues Fixedbug fix

    Fixed issues with hint bubbles for novice players.

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    Steam Workshop Items Releasednew content

    New community-developed items including Harry's Hat, Bard Logo, and more.

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    Post-Processing Effects Adjustedchanges

    Improved visibility on night maps.

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    Crusader Balloon Visibility Fixedbug fix

    Fixed missing balloon when viewed from a distance.

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    Duplicate AI Control Bindings Removedchanges
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    Leadership Role Opt-Out Feature Addedquality of life

    Players can now opt-out of a leadership role for each rotation period.

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    Victory Screen Text Overlap Fixedbug fix
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    Reload Speed Metric Changedchanges

    Changed from 'Reload speed' to 'Reload Time' in weapon books.

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    Invisible Step Lip Removedbug fix

    Fixed on Crusader and other navmesh issues.

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    Victory Screen Text Overlap Fixedbug fix
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    Hint Bubbles Issues Fixedbug fix

    Fixed issues with hint bubbles for novice players.

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    Balloon Rebuild Spanner Hits Decreasedbalance change

    Hits decreased from 10 to 9.

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    Reload Speed Metric Changedchanges

    Changed from 'Reload speed' to 'Reload Time' in weapon books.

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    Crusader Balloon Visibility Fixedbug fix

    Fixed missing balloon when viewed from 155+ meters.

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    Judgement Ship Acceleration Adjustedbalance change

    Acceleration changed.

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  6. 46 events
    Broken Heart Decalnew content

    Exclusive item available by completing the 'Fiery Passion' mission event.

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    Minotaur Force Adjustmentbalance change

    Force reduced for Minotaur.

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    Overhauled Ship Balloon Dyesbug fix

    Ensured dye colors come through clearly on all ships.

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    Minotaur Force Adjustmentbalance change

    Force reduced from 150,000N to 120,000N.

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    New PvE Defense Map: Blistered Abyssnew contentMilestone

    A new map set in desertified valleys with excavation bases to protect from enemy attacks.

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    Year of the Dog Decalnew content

    Free decal to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

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    Blackcliff Spawn and Respawn Reworkchanges

    Reworked start spawns and respawns for 4v4 mode.

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    2v2 Crazy King Maps Resource Limits Loweredbalance change

    Resource limits lowered to 450 for 2v2 version of Crazy King maps.

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    Chat Display Fixbug fix

    Chat now appears above the end game screen.

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    Broken Heart Decalnew content

    Exclusive item available by completing the 'Fiery Passion' mission event for a limited time.

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    Judgement Balance Adjustmentsbalance change

    Turn speed and acceleration adjustments made to Judgement.

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    Judgement Balance Adjustmentsbalance change

    Changes to speed and acceleration for Judgement.

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    Overhauled Ship Balloon Dyesbug fix

    Ensured dye colors come through clearly on all ships.

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    Choppy Turret Engineer Ability Changesbalance change

    Increased duration and reduced cooldown for Choppy ability.

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    Fiery Passion Mission Eventseasonal event

    Complete the mission by bringing 250 ship components to flame to earn exclusive items.

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    Wider Lobbies for Maximum Width Nameschanges
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    Updated EULA for PS4 Releasechanges

    New EULA in preparation for PS4 release and cross-platform support.

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    2v2 Crazy King Resource Limit Loweredbalance change

    Resource limits lowered to 450 for 2v2 version of Crazy King maps.

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    Fixed Infiltration Achievementsbug fix

    Resolved issues with several 'A Perfect World' Infiltration achievements not completing.

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    4v4 Clash at Blackcliffnew content

    New game mode allowing battles among 31 other friends in the dark and rainy refineries.

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    Salvo Neutralizer Engineer Ability Changesbalance change

    Increased HP and reduced cooldown for Salvo Neutralizer.

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    Year of the Dog Decalnew content

    Free decal to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

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    Static Turret Firing Bug Fixedbug fix

    Guns now fire independently instead of in series.

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    Fixed 'Go AFK' Textbug fix
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    Shrike Balance Adjustmentsbalance change

    Armor, speed, and mass adjustments made to the Shrike.

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    Shrike Balance Adjustmentsbalance change

    Armor, speed, and mass adjustments made to the Shrike.

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    Salvo Neutralizer Engineer Ability Changesbalance change

    Increased HP and reduced cooldown for Salvo Neutralizer.

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    Choppy (Static Turret Engineer) Ability Changesbalance change

    Increased duration and reduced cooldown for Choppy's ability.

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    4v4 Clash at Blackcliffnew content

    New game mode allowing 31 friends to battle in the rain and dark.

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    Reallocated Achievements for Neutral Modesbug fix

    Several achievements can now be achieved in either Alliance or Skirmish.

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    Crybaby Masknew content

    Exclusive item available by completing the 'Fiery Passion' mission event.

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    Fiery Passion Eventgameplay

    Complete the mission by bringing 250 ship components to flame to earn exclusive items.

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    Static Turret Firing Bug Fixedbug fix

    Guns now fire independently instead of in series.

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    Wider Lobbies for Maximum Width Nameschanges
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    Fixed Infiltration Achievementsbug fix

    Resolved issues with several achievements not completing.

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    Chat Visibility Above End Game Screenbug fix

    Chat will now appear above the end game screen instead of hidden.

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    Updated EULA for PS4 Releasechanges

    New EULA to support PS4 release and cross-platform content distribution.

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    Crybaby Masknew content

    Exclusive item available by completing the 'Fiery Passion' mission event for a limited time.

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    Blackcliff Spawn and Respawn Reworkchanges

    Reworked spawns and respawns for 4v4 mode.

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    Nemesis Zoom and Force Adjustmentsbalance change

    Added zoom and adjusted force for the Nemesis.

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    Achievement Reallocationbug fix

    Several achievements can now be achieved in either Alliance or Skirmish.

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    Stormbreaker Halo Lights Fixbug fix

    Removed halo lights showing through clouds.

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    Nemesis Zoom Addition and Force Adjustmentbalance change

    Added zoom and adjusted force for Nemesis.

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    New PvE Defense Map: Blistered Abyssnew content

    Protect excavation bases from enemy attack in the new map set in desertified valleys.

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    Fixed Stormbreaker Halo Lightsbug fix

    Removed halo lights showing through clouds.

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    Fixed 'Go AFK' Textbug fix
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  7. 50 events
    Anglean Raiders Point Limit Increasebalance change

    Point limit increased to 500 from 450 and points reordered to minimize travel.

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    Crazy King Map Adjustmentsgameplay

    All Crazy King maps activated for 2v2 and 3v3 with reduced capture times and new spawn points.

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    Light Mount Screw Geometry Fixbug fix

    Removed lower geometry showing on multiple ships.

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    Veteran Defense Durability Increasebalance change

    Increased durability of Veteran Defense drills affecting enemy walls and turrets.

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    Spire Ship Hitbox Changesbalance change

    All structure surrounding Balloon is now Balloon hitbox.

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    Crazy King Mode Adjustmentsbalance change

    Capture and decap times reduced, point radius increased, and respawns completely redone.

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    Spire Ship Hitbox Changesbalance change

    All structure surrounding Balloon is now Balloon hitbox.

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    Crazy King Mode Renovationnew content

    Crazy King mode has been renovated and activated for all lobby sizes, now featuring 7 capture points and closer spawns.

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    Team Color Boxes Bug Fixbug fix

    Team color boxes on ship loadout customization screen appeared white.

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    Faction Rewards Renaming Fixbug fix
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    Raid on the Refinery Point Limit Increasebalance change

    Point limit increased to 500 and flight ceiling raised by 100 meters.

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    Moderated Match Functionsgameplay

    New features for moderators and referees, including visible timers and end match declarations.

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    Raid on the Refinery Point Limit Increasebalance change

    Point limit increased to 500 from 450.

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    Goldfish Sails Color Map Texture Fixbug fix
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    Launcher Text/Line Spacing Fixbug fix
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    Light Mount Screw Geometry Fixbug fix

    Removed lower geometry showing on multiple ships.

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    Junker Ship Stat Changesbalance change

    Forward speed and vertical speed adjustments.

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    Introduction of the Arashi Stormbreaker Shipnew content

    The Arashi Stormbreaker is now available in PvP, featuring high acceleration and multiple guns but poor construction.

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    Moderated Match Functionsgameplay

    New functions for moderators and referees, including visible timer and end match declaration.

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    Rise of the Monarchs Eventseasonal event

    Complete 500 matches in PvP and PvE to unlock Crazy King maps in new 2v2 lobbies.

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    Character Changes Prompt Fixbug fix

    Prompt to save character changes even if nothing changed.

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    Anglean Raiders Point Limit Increasebalance change

    Point limit increased to 500 and points reordered to minimize long travel.

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    Stormbreaker Ship Stat Changesbalance change

    Significant stat adjustments including armor and speed changes.

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    Introduction of Arashi Stormbreaker Shipnew contentMilestone

    The Arashi Stormbreaker is now available in PvP, featuring high acceleration but poor construction.

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    Infiltrate Adjustmentsbalance change

    Lowered rate of fire and decreased range on turrets.

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    Crew Slot Bug Fixbug fix

    Slots 3 & 4 switched gunners to engineers when a ship swap occurs.

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    Map Activations for 4v4 Deathmatchgameplay

    Water Hazard, Northern Fjords, and Fight over Firnfeld activated for 4v4 Deathmatch.

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    World Map Event Buff Duration Fixbug fix
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    Junker Ship Stat Changesbalance change

    Forward and vertical speed adjustments made to the Junker ship.

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    Rise of the Monarchs Eventseasonal event

    Complete 500 matches in PvP and PvE to unlock Crazy King maps in new 2v2 lobbies.

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    King of the Flayed Hills Adjustmentsbalance change

    Point limit increased to 650 from 550 with points reordered.

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    King of the Flayed Hills Adjustmentsbalance change

    Point limit increased to 650 and points reordered.

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    Crazy King Mode Renovationnew content

    Crazy King mode has been renovated and activated for all lobby sizes, including 2v2 matches.

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    Library and War Lore Updateschanges

    New UI, map organization, viewable gun models, and faction ship descriptions added.

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    Water Hazard and Other Maps Activatedgameplay

    Water Hazard, Northern Fjords, and Fight over Firnfeld activated for 4v4 Deathmatch.

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    Team Color Boxes Issue Fixedbug fix

    The team color boxes on ship loadout customization screen appeared white.

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    Mobula Ship Stat Changesbalance change

    Various speed and acceleration adjustments made to the Mobula ship.

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    Faction Rewards Renaming Fixbug fix
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    Crew Slot Switching Issue Fixedbug fix

    Slots 3 & 4 in crew switched gunners to engineers when a ship swap occurs.

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    Character Changes Prompt Fixbug fix

    Prompt to save character changes even if nothing changed.

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    Library and War Lore Updateschanges

    New UI, map organization, viewable gun models, and faction ship descriptions added.

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    Infiltrate Gameplay Adjustmentsbalance change

    Lower rate of fire on turrets and decreased range.

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    Veteran Defense Drills Durability Increasebalance change

    Increased durability affects enemy walls and turrets in other modes.

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    Mobula Ship Stat Changesbalance change

    Various stat adjustments including speed and acceleration changes.

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    Stormbreaker Ship Stat Changesbalance change

    Significant armor and speed adjustments made to the Stormbreaker ship.

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    Launcher Text/Line Spacing Fixbug fix
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    UI Aesthetics Changesui ux

    Various aesthetic changes made to menus and match interfaces.

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    Goldfish Sails Color Map Texture Fixbug fix
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    World Map Event Buff Duration Fixbug fix
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    UI Aesthetics Changesui ux

    Aesthetic changes made to menus and match interfaces.

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