What changed in Risk of Rain 2 in 2020
178 updates · 27 main milestones · Feb 13, 2020 to Dec 15, 2020
- 9 eventsMitigated hitstop issues with Brass Contraption corpsesbug fixSteamSynchronized open-and-closed doors in multiple mapsbug fixSteamFixed floating pink mushrooms in Sundered Grovebug fixSteamFixed hole in Sundered Grove's geometrybug fixSteamTeam Expansion Announcementchanges
The core Hopoo Games team has expanded from 3 to 6 members to better support Risk of Rain 2.
SteamFixed Sundered Grove's outer bounds inconsistencybug fixSteamFixed disappearing map locations in Sundered Grovebug fixSteamAdjusted Sundered Grove boss spawn distances for Titans and Vagrantsbug fixSteamFixed Environmental Log spawning issue in Sundered Grovebug fixSteam - 11 eventsUpdated all music tracks to align more with OST versionaudioSteamNew Stage: Sundered Grovenew contentSteamAdded safety mechanism for client bodies reinitializationbug fixSteamFixed ragdolling causing hurtboxes to be re-enabledbug fix
Resolved the brass contraption ragdoll + melee bug.
SteamFixed Eclipse 3 modifiers applying to enemiesbug fixSteamFixed floating nodes in Sundered Grovebug fixSteamUpdated many localization stringslocalizationSteamFixed Forgive Me Please deployable slot issue when thrown off a cliffbug fixSteamRestored cursor for gamepad users in info/scoreboard menuquality of lifeSteamFixed final boss’ shockwaves firing extra times for remote clientsbug fixSteamFixed Dio’s Best Friend respawning monsters issuebug fixSteam - 4 eventsFuture Expansion Plans Announceddlc releaseMilestone
Plans to create and sell themed expansions for the game, occurring 1-2 times a year.
SteamIntroduction of Sundered Grove Mapnew contentA new alternate fourth-stage map created by Ghostpunch, available on Stadia.
SteamImproved Mod Support PlannedmoddingGoals to provide easier modding capabilities for the community in future updates.
SteamCommitment to Address Bugs and Content Cutsquality of lifePlans to address longstanding bugs and complete internal content that was cut during Early Access.
Steam - 12 eventsGorag's Opus Functionality Fixbug fix
Fixed Gorag’s Opus not working on Captain, Engineer, or Equipment Drones.
SteamCaptain's Supply Drop Interactionquality of lifeCaptain’s Supply Drop now presses the buttons on Abandoned Aqueduct.
SteamLunar Shard Attack Cone Reducedbalance changeProjectile Cone for Lunar Shard Attack reduced from 20° to 0.5°.
SteamMercenary's Blinding Assault Fixesbug fixFixed duration scaling, missing iframes, and adjusted hitpause duration.
SteamNetwork Prediction Projectiles Fixbug fixFixed certain network prediction projectiles appearing to bounce off targets instead of disappearing.
SteamFinal Boss Health and Damage Scaling AdjustedgameplayMilestoneRemoved unique scaling on health and damage for the final boss, significantly reducing scaling over time.
SteamVarious Other Bug Fixesbug fixFixed multiple issues including incorrect boss track, floating nodes, and more.
SteamTesla Coil Visual Effect AddedvisualsAdded visual effect to indicate when Tesla Coil is active.
SteamFinal Boss Health Bar Visibility Fixbug fixFixed final boss health bar not showing for clients during phase 2.
SteamEquipment Drone Recharge Rate Increasedbalance changeEquipment Drone now recharges equipment approximately 5x as often.
SteamEnergy Ball Attack Adjustmentsbalance changeEnergy Ball Attack damage coefficient reduced from 1000% to 700%, knockback force increased, and projectile radius decreased.
SteamItem Steal Mechanics UpdatedgameplayAdded immunity while channeling and adjusted item stealing mechanics for minions.
Steam - 5 eventsFixed players getting marooned on final stagebug fix
Addressed an issue where players could become stuck on a remote island during the final stage.
SteamFixed infinite loops with Forgive Me Please and Soulbound Catalystbug fixResolved a bug allowing players to create infinite loops using these items.
SteamScrap and Lunar Cauldrons interaction issuebug fixFixed a bug where it took more scrap than available when using these cauldrons.
SteamLoader's Thunder Gauntlet and Merc's Blinding Assault behavior changesbalance changeNoted that these abilities are behaving differently than before the patch.
SteamServer Browser filter issuesbug fixAddressed problems with filters not functioning correctly in the Server Browser.
Steam - 29 eventsIncreased Difficulty Ratebalance change
Increase difficulty rate over time for all difficulties by +10%.
SteamOSP Logic Reworkedbalance changeOSP logic updated to fix inconsistencies and protect from one-shots.
SteamNew Survivor Skin: Captain Skinnew contentSteamBleeds Refresh Durationbalance changeBleeds now refresh all existing bleed durations on that target.
SteamMelee Skills Improvementsbalance changeMelee skills now perform more consistently at high attack speeds.
SteamRisk of Rain 2 1.0 Launch Date Announcementdlc releaseMilestoneThe 1.0 version of Risk of Rain 2 will launch on Steam on August 11th.
SteamMercenary Changesbalance changeMercenary's abilities and stats adjusted for better gameplay balance.
SteamUpdated Teleporter and Ukulele ModelsvisualsUpdated the Teleporter and Ukulele models for improved visuals.
SteamNew Survivor: Captainnew contentMilestoneSteamGame Ending Addednew contentMilestoneThe game now includes a proper ending, with credits and cutscene.
SteamServer Browser Introducednew contentMilestoneA built-in Server Browser allows players to find and connect to matches with more features.
SteamNew Interactable: Scrappernew contentSteam - 6 eventsIntroduction of the Scrappernew contentMilestone
New interactable that allows players to convert items into Scrap for strategic gameplay.
SteamKjaro and Runald's Elemental Bands Revampbalance changeThese items now guarantee procs on large damage attacks with an internal cooldown.
SteamBuffs to Underperforming Itemsbalance changeItems like Monster Tooth and H3AD-5T v2 received buffs to improve their viability.
SteamIntroduction of New Itemsnew contentMilestoneNew items added that have interesting synergies with both items and survivors.
SteamBleed Mechanics UpdategameplayBleeds now refresh in duration when a new stack is applied, allowing for higher stacks.
SteamEclipse Game Mode Launchnew contentMilestoneNew game mode that adds stacking challenge modifiers after beating the game.
Steam - 6 eventsConsole Update Releaseother
The console update for CU4 was launched on June 23rd, including the Artifacts Update.
SteamMercenary Base Health Reductionbalance changeThe Mercenary's base health will be reduced to increase risk and reward dynamics.
SteamIntroduction of Keywords in Survivor Selectui uxKeywords will be used to summarize common behaviors in skill descriptions, improving readability.
SteamHopoo Games Hiring AnnouncementotherHopoo Games is hiring for a Lead Pixel Artist for a non-disclosed game.
SteamPrice Increase Announcement for 1.0storeMilestoneThe price of Risk of Rain 2 will increase from $19.99 to $24.99 upon full release.
SteamMercenary Expose Debuff Additionnew contentThe Mercenary will have a new 'Expose' debuff that reduces cooldowns and increases damage when consumed.
Steam - 4 eventsConsole Update Timelinesystem
The June update for console players will arrive as promised, but will push the timeline for the 1.0 version on consoles.
Steam1.0 Update Release Date AnnouncementotherMilestoneThe 1.0 update is scheduled for release in August 2020, expanding the scope of the update.
SteamIntroduction of Server Browsernew contentMilestoneA built-in Server Browser will be added to improve the online experience and allow players to find matches with desired settings.
SteamImprovements to Quickplayquality of lifeMilestoneEnhancements to Quickplay to address issues with random ping and unwanted game settings.
Steam - 30 eventsFix the initial monster spawn on Hidden Realm: Void Fields not populating the HUDbug fixSteamFix the Recycler rolling the same item twicebug fixSteamFix the Huntress being able to target herself with Artifact of Chaos onbug fixSteamFix a couple stuck spots on the Sky Meadowbug fixSteamFix MUL-T’s Power Saw skill not performing self-pull force on non-host clientsbug fixSteamFix some portals being tilted randomlybug fixSteamPerform Swarms artifact max health reduction after all other max health calculationsbalance change
Elite monsters will have less health than before
SteamFix Artificer being able to hit herself with projectiles when backed up against a wallbug fixSteamFix challenge ‘MUL-T: Pest Control’ not being properly awardedbug fixSteamChange the way Artifact of Sacrifice works with initial spawnsbalance changeSteamFix Artifact of Sacrifice working on alliesbug fixSteamFix the teleporter not instantly reaching full charge on killing the Prismatic Trials bossbug fixSteamFix Focus Convergence from stacking with Engineer Turretsbug fixSteamFix an issue preventing Stone Titan regional skins from being usedbug fixSteamFix and cleanup some SFX issues that were causing performance degradation over timebug fixSteamFix an issue with the challenge ‘Cleanup Duty’ not properly working onlinebug fixSteamRemove Overgrown 3D Printers from Hidden Realm: Bulwark’s Ambrybug fixSteamChange the wording for challenge ‘Huntress: Finishing Touch’balance changeSteamFix a floating Newt Altar spawn on the Stage Variant for Distant Roostbug fixSteamFix an issue that caused the Pressure/Spider Mines cooldown to restart when opening the Thermal Harpoons target menubug fixSteamFix Void Reaver’s attack proc coefficient not actually being updatedbug fixSteamRemove Metamorphosis from being selected in Prismatic Trialsbalance changeSteamFix the Artifact of Command drops not using the same collision behavior as pickupsbug fixGetting stuck in walls/ceilings
SteamFix Automation Activation Challenge progress carrying over between runsbug fixSteamChange the amount of Hordes of Many that were spawning as the teleporter bossbalance changeSteamFix the Hungering Gaze being reset by Thermal Harpoonsbug fixSteamFix enemies benefiting from Repulsion Armor more than playersbug fixSteamChange challenge ‘Commando: Godspeed’ completion requirementbalance changeChanged from completing the first stage to charging the first teleporter
SteamFix a typo in the Repulsion Armor log entrybug fixSteamFix an issue with Squid Polyps sometimes spawning undergroundbug fixSteam - 1 eventNew Survivor Announced from Community Votenew contentMilestone
A brand new survivor will be added to Risk of Rain 2 as a result of the community vote, with over 124,000 votes cast.
Steam - 17 eventsPrevent Recycler from Recycling Same Itembug fix
Preventing the 'Recycler' from recycling the item into the same item again.
SteamRemove Metamorphosis from Prismatic Trialsbug fixSteamFix Various Bugs with Dedicated Serversbug fixSteamRemove Boss 3D Printers in Bulwark's Ambrybug fixSteamImproving Sacrifice's Drop Spawn Chancebalance changeVerifying and improving the drop spawn chance for Sacrifice, especially at the beginning of the game.
SteamReducing 'Horde of Many' Spawnsbalance changeWorking on reducing the number of 'Horde of Many' spawns from the Teleporter.
SteamArtifact Trials Accessibilitybalance changeDecided not to prioritize balance for Artifact Trials, allowing for varied power without limiting access.
SteamFix Artificer's Projectiles Issuebug fixFixing Artificer's projectiles hitting behind herself, causing her to die with Chaos on.
SteamFix Thermal Harpoons Cooldown Resetbug fixAddressing a weird cooldown reset issue with Thermal Harpoons.
SteamFix Cleanup Duty Not Working Onlinebug fixSteamFix Automation Activation Trackingbug fixFixing 'Automation Activation' tracking of turrets purchased persisting between runs.
SteamFix Prismatic Trials Advancementbug fixFixing Prismatic Trials not allowing advancement to the next stage after completing the boss.
SteamHuntress Achievement Correctionbug fixFixing Huntress' achievement requiring 7 Glaive Kills, despite stating 6.
Steam - 39 eventsFix for Mercenary Whirlwind SFXbug fix
SFX not playing for anyone but the client playing as Mercenary.
SteamAcrid Caustic Leap Damage Changebalance changeThe damage from the acid pool is no longer non-lethal.
SteamAdded 5 Skill Variantsnew contentNew Skill Variants for Commando, Huntress, Acrid, and Engineer.
SteamAdded New Stage: Sky Meadownew contentMilestoneSteamAdded 3 Challengesnew contentNew challenges: Automation Activation, Cleanup Duty, Never Back Down.
SteamAdded 6 Items and 2 Equipmentnew contentMilestoneIncludes Repulsion Armor Plate, Squid Polyp, Death Mark, and more.
SteamAdded New Chest: Equipment Triple Shopnew contentSteamUpdate Quickplay Iconquality of lifeSteamRoyal Capacitor Lightning Strike Adjustmentbalance changeLightning now strikes where the target was 0.3s before the strike lands.
SteamAdded 2 New Music TracksaudioIncludes 'The Rain Previously Known as Purple' and 'Antarctic Oscillation'.
SteamUpdated System: Unity 2018.4.16f1performanceMilestoneUpgrade to fix late game crashes and improve general performance.
SteamAdded System: Artifactsnew contentMilestoneUnlock 16 powerful and mysterious Artifacts that will dramatically change the way you play.
SteamAdded 16 Artifactsnew contentMilestoneIncludes Artifact of Honor, Artifact of Enigma, Artifact of Spite, and more.
SteamAdded 5 Character Challengesnew contentNew challenges for Commando, Huntress, Engineer, and Acrid.
SteamFix for Engineer Bouncing Grenades SFXbug fixSFX and effects not playing for anyone but the client playing as the Engineer.
SteamInfusion Max Health per Kill Adjustmentbalance changeMax health per kill remains 1 hp but now gains +1 per stack.
SteamAdded System: UI Overhaulnew contentMilestoneImproved visuals of the UI and removed on-screen cursor for gamepad users.
SteamAdded New Skin: Engineer Skinnew contentSteamFix for Blast Attacks Hit Distance Calculationbug fixBlast attacks with falloff will do more damage against large hurtboxes.
SteamFix for Black Screen Issuebug fixPrevent host player from trying to connect to itself when lobby ownership is lost.
Steam - 5 eventsFix for Long Run Crashesbug fixMilestone
Addressed crashes occurring during long runs due to physics-related issues by updating the Unity version.
SteamUI Overhaul for Controller Navigationui uxAll UI has been overhauled to improve navigation via controller, eliminating the on-screen cursor.
SteamResolution of 'Black Screen' Issuebug fixMilestoneDecoupled the need for Steam lobbies to be active, resolving the issue where all active games lose connection to Steam.
SteamPerformance Improvements for ConsolesperformanceThe Hidden Realms update will include performance improvements and bug fixes for Xbox One, PS4, and Switch.
SteamNew Artifacts in Content Update 4new contentPlayers can expect both returning Artifacts and brand new ones, with some being more extreme than others.
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