What changed in Last Man Standing in 2017

Implemented fixes to improve graphics rendering.

General performance improvements across the game.

Updated object culling methods to enhance performance.

Optimized terrain handling for better performance.

Upgraded the game to support 64-bit architecture.

Pressing F now cycles the Arc Shield with the other shields.

Spectator camera can no longer clip into walls, preventing unfair information sharing.

Optimizations should slightly increase FPS for all players.

Players can now disable grass by setting the grass setting in the options menu to Low.

Fixes to the Refinery walls glitching that should increase FPS in this area.

Fixes to a few floating objects.

Fixes a bug that could cause SSAO to remain enabled even after disabling it in the options menu.

Players should experience a more stable framerate, especially on lower settings.

Resolved stutter hiccup issue when placing Barricade or Arc Shield.

Slightly decreased the audio volume of barriers.

Additional server optimization fixes to increase stability for all users.

Resolved issues with bugged item spawns throughout the map.

Removed 5 unintended explosive barrels from the map to prevent performance issues.

The jump puzzle has returned with the same reward structure.

Adjustments made to pre-loaded objects to reduce framerate hiccups.

Implemented various quality of life improvements.

Addressed critical server issue causing desync between players and servers.

Crouch has received visual animation updates and a speed increase for better stealth gameplay.

Bugs related to achievements after a match have been resolved.

Level load times have been optimized to be 10-15% faster for all users.

The Character Cosmetic menu has been reorganized for better accessibility.

Rewards for players placing in the top 50 have been added, with increased rewards for top 5 placements.

The jump puzzle has been temporarily removed due to the new map, but will return soon.

Loot logic has been updated to make items easier to locate, reducing search time.

Experience required per level is now 2,000 XP, down from 10,000 XP, allowing for faster leveling.

A new Achievements menu has been added at the end of the game to track match stats and performance goals.

Fixes have been applied to several bugged item spawn points.

Players can now purchase Starlight Coins with real money to unlock weapon skins and cosmetics.

A compass has been added to the HUD to assist with navigation and callouts in squad games.

Minor updates and bug fixes have been made to the menu UI.

A rare crash related to an object on the map has been fixed.

Server optimizations have been implemented to improve overall performance for users.

A brand new map has been introduced with over 60 new lootable locations, including a new airport, construction site, and factory.

The keybinds helper load screen has been updated to reflect new key binds.

The inventory helper load screen has been updated.

A new Double Experience boost provides double experience for the entire match duration.

Fixed some errors related to DX11.

A small jumping puzzle has been added to the starting area for players to climb on.

A deployed Medical Station heals anyone standing in its healing radius.

Fixes to a small flicker when opening and closing the inventory menu.

A pack of five Landmines can be deployed in key defensive locations.

A new VOIP chat icon has been added for when you are speaking.

New gameplay mechanic called Boosts introduced, allowing players to earn special items to increase chances of winning.

Investigated websites offering cheats and fixed a bug causing banned players to remain on leaderboards.

The bug that reset keybinds has been identified and fixed.

The 1st barrier movement now takes slightly longer to allow players more time to loot and run, while the final 4 barrier movements are slightly faster.

Beta Russian Language localization has been added and will continue to be a work in progress.

A deployed Ammo Crate provides extra ammunition.

A rare bug that caused players to load into a server with no other players has been fixed.

Additional floating grass and object fixes.

A new supply drop mechanic allows players to throw a grenade to spawn a supply drop.

A new object culling system has been introduced, providing large framerate increases.

Taunts have been rebound to the CAPSLOCK key.

Occlusion has been improved, which should net all players an FPS increase.

Glitched roof collision for the Movie Theatre has been fixed.

A new type of barricade called Ark Shield provides 180-degree protection.

Additional terrain updates have been made.

Grass performance has been optimized.

Fixed a bug causing banned players to remain on the leaderboards.

A jumping puzzle in the staging area with rewards for completion during warmup.

Right click to apply or remove attachments from weapons, or drag and drop for convenience.

Players can now hold Left Alt to freely look around while moving.

Introducing a new object culling system that provides large framerate increases.

New Boosts can be earned daily and used to increase chances of winning in matches.

Resolved the bug that reset keybinds for players.

Additional spawn fixes for a bug sometimes causing a Duo or Squad to appear at a campsite.

Pressing shift while toggled in crouch will now properly transition you into a sprinting state.

Player health bars, level, and badge information has been disabled for teammates in Duo and Squad Games.

Known server crash fixes implemented.

You can now queue as a 3 man Squad from the Squad menu.

Fixes to player collision and environmental collision that was causing players to become stuck on certain objects.

Fixes for floating objects in the game.

Improved matchmaking system to no longer disconnect users by attempting to put them into a game that has just started.

Collision fixes for trees that were sometimes causing bullets to register as a hit but deal no damage.

Additional crash fixes for known crash issues.

Introduced new audio for the AK12 weapon.

Players can drag and drop any items from the inventory screen onto the ground.

Players can now swap weapons in the inventory screen by dragging and dropping.

New server regions added for smoother gameplay.

The main menu friends list is now part of the Squad Play menu.

Players can now split stacks of consumable items by dragging and dropping.

VOIP is now Team Only, allowing squad members to hear each other regardless of range.

Player Badge now updates every 20 levels, with prestige at level 100.

Added a countdown UI display for the barrier in the top right corner.

Resolved issues with item spawns on the roofs of cars.

All team members in Duo and Squad games receive experience as long as they do not leave early.

Squad Play is no longer in Beta with recorded matches on leaderboards and added spectator mode.

Reduced barrier audio and fixed a bug causing dual sounds when moving.

Weapon skins will now save and automatically apply when picking up the gun in-game.

Updated display screen in the Armory for better weapon understanding.

VOIP range reduced to 20 meters in solo queue to minimize mic spam.

Added tree lines and improved campsite spawns with additional gear.

Adding server support in both Russia and Asia, allowing users from these regions to play on any server.

Implementing automatic video card detection for all Notebook and Laptop users to optimize frame rates.

Redesigning and expanding the map to add more lootable places and improve topography for better gameplay flow.

Introducing spectator mode for Squad Play, allowing players to watch teammates after being eliminated.

Updates made to terrain in some areas of the map.

Team up with friends to compete in Squad matches.

The distance at which VOIP is audible has been greatly reduced.

Improvements made to the consistency of the barrier.

Numerous optimizations and fixes for crashes.

A new inventory screen is being tested alongside the old hotkey system.

First UI mockups for the Squad Queues feature are being tested internally.

Players can now queue together as a duo, trio, or up to four players.

Improvements made to framerate and memory usage.

The scoring system has been tweaked to reward wins over camping.

Hills that were too steep to climb have been smoothed out.

Tweaks made to weapons to enhance gameplay for both veteran and novice players.

Removed rocks and steep hills, added more cover options in mid and late game.

Many canyon paths have been shrunk and made easier to navigate.

The Gentleman Bowtie cosmetic now works as intended.

Resolved a crash issue caused by a bug in the jumping animation.

Resolved a bug causing 10 headshots to incorrectly trigger a score bonus meant for '10 headshot kills'.

General optimizations to enhance gameplay experience.

Enhancements to gun sounds for a better audio experience.

Introducing functionality to queue up and play with friends as a team.

Requesting player thoughts on inventory management improvements.

Adjustments to weapon balance based on player feedback and collected data.

Enhancements to the tutorial to assist new players in learning the game.

Adjustments to the map based on community feedback.

There was a bug with the launcher that would not allow players to click 'play game' that has been fixed

End of game screen having a large delay before placing you back at the main menu has been fixed

The game countdown will automatically begin once 25+ players is reached

Players are ranked in leaderboards and placed into leagues and divisions based on their scores.

Players can purchase Vanity crates containing cosmetic items that do not affect gameplay stats.

Players can earn at least $10,000 in monthly cash payments based on their top 10 performances each month.

Last Man Standing features seasonal tournaments for additional cash prizes.

Last Man Standing launches as a free-to-play title after four months of Early Access.

A state-of-the-art anticheat system is in place to ensure fair competition.