What changed in GunZ 2: The Second Duel in 2014

106 updates · 15 main milestones · Feb 18, 2014 to Dec 15, 2014

  1. 4 events
    GunZ 2 Reopens Servers in Europenetwork

    GunZ 2 is now available for European players after a long downtime due to licensing issues.

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    Ongoing Optimization for EU Serversperformance

    The team is working on optimizing game servers to better host players from EU regions.

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    Ongoing Server Optimization for EU Regionsperformance

    The team is working on optimizing game servers to better host players from EU regions.

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    GunZ 2 European Servers Reopenednetwork

    GunZ 2 is now open in Europe again after a long downtime due to licensing issues.

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  2. 49 events
    Optimite Anaconda Tail MK IInew content

    Upon casting Extermination, Wayne charges forward attacking all enemy targets in his way. (Cannot turn direction)

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    Optimite Undertaker MK Inew content

    Fires explosive rounds instead of the conventional bullet. (Cannot move while firing)

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    Optimite Royal Daggers MK IInew content

    Shadow Rush skill's cooldown time resets if an enemy is killed from skill damage. (Skill cooldown time is increased)

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    Optimite Royal Daggers MK Inew content

    Rena's decoy moves forward attacking her enemies. (Rena cannot attack while creating her decoy)

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    Optimite Dual Tiger Teeth MK IInew content

    Aim shot does not slow down movement speed but slightly decreases aim rate.

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    24 New Items with Unique Featuresnew contentMilestone

    Introduction of 24 new items equipped with brand new features that impact gameplay.

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    Optimite TDW-4 MK Inew content

    Fired rocket traces after the target Rose's crosshair is pointing. (Firing rate decreased)

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    Optimite Spitter MK IInew content

    Grenade shell explodes and bounces off group 4 times. (Reload time increased)

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    Optimite Undertaker MK IInew content

    Idling the gun regenerates ammo.

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    Optimite Anaconda Tail MK Inew content

    Grabbing an enemy temporarily neutralizes enemy's weapon.

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    Optimite Baton MK Inew content

    Hammerfall is enhanced with 3 consecutive explosion instead of 1. (Explosion damage gets smaller over the course)

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    Optimite Legion Shield MK IInew content

    Shield Shock consumes only 1 ZP bar. Shield Shock can be cast in air. (Skill damage is reduced)

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    Optimite Curved Blade MK Inew content

    Cyclone Kick is enhanced with powerful spinning attack. (Consumes 2 ZP bars / can be casted in mid-air only)

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    Optimite Crime Buster MK IInew content

    Waiting for 3 seconds in scope zoomed in activates Lucky Bullet. (Replaces original Lucky Bullet)

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    Optimite Anaconda Tail MK Inew content

    Grabbing an enemy temporarily neutralizes enemy's weapon.

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    Optimite Crime Buster MK Inew content

    Scope zoom sees through objects. (Constantly consumes ZP)

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    Optimite Eagle Eye MK Inew content

    One round per each clip does greater damage. (Disables Fast Draw)

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    Optimite Survival Knife MK Inew content

    Skill damage of What you got in there? is also increased by 50% but chances to trip also increases to 100%

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    Optimite Royal Daggers MK Inew content

    Rena's decoy moves forward attacking her enemies. (Rena cannot attack while creating her decoy)

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    Optimite Legion Shield MK IInew content

    Shield Shock consumes only 1 ZP bar. Shield Shock can be cast in air. (Skill damage is reduced)

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    Optimite Curved Blade MK IInew content

    Smash combo (MLB > MRB) is replaced with powerful lightning blast attack.

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    Optimite Baton MK Inew content

    Hammerfall is enhanced with 3 consecutive explosion instead of 1. (Explosion damage gets smaller over the course)

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    Optimite Eagle Eye MK Inew content

    One round per each clip does greater damage. (Disables Fast Draw)

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    Optimite Spitter MK Inew content

    Grenade shells can be detonated by pressing R button. (Grenades do not explode upon contact with targets)

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    Optimite Survival Knife MK IInew content

    Jump slash triggers an explosion and damages all nearby enemies.

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    Optimite Royal Daggers MK IInew content

    Shadow Rush skill's cooldown time resets if an enemy is killed from skill damage. (Skill cooldown time is increased)

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    Optimite Dual Tiger Teeth MK Inew content

    Increases reloading speed. (Aim shot requires max ZP)

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    Optimite Eagle Eye MK IInew content

    One Shot One Kill locks on targets automatically, but max target number decreases.

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    Optimite Anaconda Tail MK IInew content

    Upon casting Extermination, Wayne charges forward attacking all enemy targets in his way. (Cannot turn direction)

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    Optimite Spitter MK Inew content

    Grenade shells can be detonated by pressing R button. (Grenades do not explode upon contact with targets)

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    Optimite Curved Blade MK IInew content

    Smash combo (MLB > MRB) is replaced with powerful lightning blast attack.

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    Optimite Undertaker MK Inew content

    Fires explosive rounds instead of the conventional bullet. (Cannot move while firing)

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    Optimite Survival Knife MK Inew content

    Skill damage of What you got in there? is also increased by 50% but chances to trip also increases to 100%

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    Optimite TDW-4 MK IInew content

    Rose can fire up to 3 rockets at once by pressing and holding Fire button. (Movement speed is decreased while charging shots)

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    Optimite Dual Tiger Teeth MK Inew content

    Increases reloading speed. (Aim shot requires max ZP)

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    Optimite Crime Buster MK Inew content

    Scope zoom sees through objects. (Constantly consumes ZP)

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    Optimite Undertaker MK IInew content

    Idling the gun regenerates ammo.

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    Optimite Curved Blade MK Inew content

    Cyclone Kick is enhanced with powerful spinning attack. (Consumes 2 ZP bars / can be casted in mid-air only)

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    Optimite Legion Shield MK Inew content

    Max charges 3 times upon casting Shield Charge. (Skill damage decreases over the course)

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    Optimite Survival Knife MK IInew content

    Jump slash triggers an explosion and damages all nearby enemies.

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    Optimite Crime Buster MK IInew content

    Waiting for 3 seconds in scope zoomed in activates Lucky Bullet. (Replaces original Lucky Bullet)

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    Optimite TDW-4 MK Inew content

    Fired rocket traces after the target Rose's crosshair is pointing. (Firing rate decreased)

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    Optimite Spitter MK IInew content

    Grenade shell explodes and bounces off group 4 times. (Reload time increased)

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    Optimite Eagle Eye MK IInew content

    One Shot One Kill locks on targets automatically, but max target number decreases.

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    Optimite Baton MK IInew content

    After taunting motion, Elena can use powerful unblockable attack with mouse right button. (Replaces Launch Attack)

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    Optimite Dual Tiger Teeth MK IInew content

    Aim shot does not slow down movement speed but slightly decreases aim rate.

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    Optimite Legion Shield MK Inew content

    Max charges 3 times upon casting Shield Charge. (Skill damage decreases over the course)

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    Optimite TDW-4 MK IInew content

    Rose can fire up to 3 rockets at once by pressing and holding Fire button. (Movement speed is decreased while charging shots)

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    Optimite Baton MK IInew content

    After taunting motion, Elena can use powerful unblockable attack with mouse right button. (Replaces Launch Attack)

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  3. 1 event
    Dedicated Server Installation for US West Regionnetwork

    Introduction of a dedicated server solution for testing in the US West region.

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  4. 4 events
    Achievement Unlock Issuebug fix

    Some achievements are not being unlocked even though the task is complete.

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    Daily Achievement Featurenew contentMilestone

    Random 3 daily tasks will be given every day.

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    Enhanced Friend Systemnew contentMilestone

    Integration of Steam friend system for interaction with Steam friends in the game.

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    Friend List Bugbug fix

    Adding and deleting friends from Friend List is bugged and disabled.

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  5. 10 events
    Max's Seismic Smash Cooldown Reductionbalance change

    Cooldown time reduced from 7 seconds to 5 seconds, and base skill radius increased by 1 meter.

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    Elena's Quick Draw Updatebalance change

    Weapon swap delay removed when Elena has max ZP.

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    Rena's Honed Razor Changebalance change

    Critical hit chance bonus on melee attack now only applies when Rena has max ZP.

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    Max's Crowd Control Radius Changebalance change

    Attack radius increased by 2 meters only when Max has max ZP.

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    Wayne Purchase Cost Reducedbalance change

    Cost of purchasing Wayne reduced from 50,000 gold to 10,000. Refund of 40,000 gold for previous purchases.

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    Match Size Changegameplay

    1vs1 match is no longer supported. Only 2vs2 and 4vs4 are available.

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    Flame Damage Changesbalance change

    Flame damage now damages AP instead of HP, and damages HP when AP is 0. Added 10% armor penetration to flame damage weapons.

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    Ivan's Shadow Cloak Updatebalance change

    Cloaking now consumes ZP every second.

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    Ivan's Lucky Bullet Adjustmentbalance change

    Critical damage on last bullet of sniper rifle and last 3 bullets of SMG only when Ivan has max ZP. Melee weapon not affected.

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    Elena's Righteous Fury Skill Description Fixbalance change

    Skill description now shows correct attack damage bonus of 50% instead of 150%.

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  6. 12 events
    Weapon Packages Updatebalance change

    Weapon packages now only include weapon items of the same character class.

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    Accessory Items Price Reductionbalance change

    All accessory items in the Shop will be provided at 50% reduced price permanently and can be purchased with Gold.

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    Introduction of Wayne the Stridernew contentMilestone

    A new character, Wayne the Strider, joins the battle with a new set of items.

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    Custom Game and Practice ModegameplayMilestone

    Custom game mode is back with a new Practice Mode that does not provide match rewards.

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    In-Game Item Discount for Release CelebrationstoreMilestone

    All in-game items will be available at a 20% discount for one week to celebrate the official release.

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    Fix for Time Assault Bypass Bugbug fix

    Fixed a bug where players could bypass the second target destructible object in Time Assault mode.

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    Weekly Discount Updatebalance change

    The discount on sunglasses is over; new items are on sale including Small Fairy Wings and Angry Alexsei Backpack.

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    Match Rules Updatebalance change

    1v1 matches of Team Elimination and Gladiator now require 5 rounds to win; Team Deathmatch requires 70 points to win.

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    New Weekly MVP Eventgameplay

    A new weekly MVP event is introduced with Thunder Badge rewards for top players.

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    Area Restriction in Abandoned Mansiongameplay

    Certain advantageous areas for a character class in the Abandoned Mansion map have been restricted.

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    New PvP Map: Gustav Hangarnew contentMilestone

    A new map, Gustav Hangar, is now available, recreated from the campaign mode map, The Beast of Steel.

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    Official Release AnnouncementotherMilestone

    The game is officially released out of Early Access with gratitude to the community.

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  7. 5 events
    Wayne the Strider's Revolver Weaponnew contentMilestone

    Introduced Wayne's unique weapon, the Revolver, which deals significant damage and features the 'Fast Draw' skill.

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    Network Code Optimizationperformance

    Planned optimization of the network code to improve gameplay experience.

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    Upcoming Game Balance Changesbalance changeMilestone

    Announced significant game balance changes and the addition of more stylish combos in the upcoming update.

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    Tumbling Mechanics Explainedgameplay

    Detailed the advantages and disadvantages of the Tumbling mechanic, including movement distance and damage reduction.

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    Wayne the Strider's Lever Action Riflenew contentMilestone

    Added another unique weapon for Wayne, the Lever Action Rifle, designed for long ranged combat with stun capability.

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  8. 5 events
    Testing and Balancing Waynebalance change

    The developers are currently testing and balancing Wayne's abilities and skills.

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    Ultimate Skill: RgameplayMilestone

    Wayne's ultimate skill can deal significant damage and cannot be guarded, launching enemies into the air.

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    Whip Weapon Introductiongameplay

    Wayne's melee weapon, the 'Whip', can pull enemies closer and allows for new tactical opportunities.

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    Introduction of Wayne the Strider Classnew contentMilestone

    Wayne is a new class named Strider, a member of Rising Falcon with unique skills and weapons.

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    New Dodge Skill: Tumblinggameplay

    Wayne has a new dodge skill called 'Tumbling' that provides super armor but slows movement.

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  9. 2 events
    Weekly MVP Event Announcementseasonal event

    Participate in a weekend event to compete for the most wins and earn a special prize.

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    Event Prize: Clear Badgenew content

    Awarded to the player with the most wins during the MVP event. It's a permanent accessory item.

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  10. 1 event
    Fix for game crash on title screenbug fix
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  11. 6 events
    Fixed leveling up rewards issuebug fixMilestone

    Players will now receive rewards and skills upon leveling up without issues.

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    Fixed character unlock issuebug fix

    Players will now unlock their characters after purchase correctly.

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    Host change system implementedgameplay

    New feature allows selection of a new host if the current host's ping worsens.

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    Known issue with Elena's Intuition skillbug fix

    Skill visibility bug will be addressed; currently visible to others instead of just the user.

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    Fixed character data reset issuebug fixMilestone

    Character data (gold and level) will no longer reset unexpectedly.

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    Added 4 new accessory itemsnew content

    Party Sunglasses, Brown Sunglasses, Sports Sunglasses, Cuchi Sunglasses

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  12. 3 events
    Matchmaking Error Fixnetwork

    Players will no longer see 'Failed to create battle' error during matchmaking.

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    Resolved Database Performance Issuesnetwork

    The database performance issues affecting matchmaking have been resolved.

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    Upcoming Database Maintenancenetwork

    Another database-related maintenance is planned to prevent future issues.

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  13. 1 event
    Database Server Upgradeperformance

    Scheduled maintenance to upgrade the game database server for improved performance.

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  14. 3 events
    Adjusted Starting Gold for New Playersbalance change

    New players will now start with 0 gold instead of 100,000 gold.

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    Increased Max Server Capacitynetwork

    Max server capacity increased to 4,500, with plans to gradually host more players.

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    Compensation Item Reward Giveawayother

    In-game mail with compensation items will be sent out during the next maintenance.

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