What changed in The Red Solstice in 2016

109 updates · 15 main milestones · Feb 9, 2016 to Dec 22, 2016

  1. 14 events
    Bunker Mode Revamp for Industrial Sectorgameplay

    Revamped bunker mode for the industrial sector in preparation for the tournament.

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    Silver Star Achievement Fixbug fix

    Fixed the issue with the silver star achievement.

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    Napalm Cooldown Reset Fixbug fix

    Napalm cooldown will now be properly reset after using napalm in building.

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    Singleplayer Mission Difficulty Adjustmentbalance change

    The second mission in singleplayer has been made easier.

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    Reworked Take/Give Nanites Skillgameplay

    Changed Take/Give nanites to an area-based skill and reworked it for better support functionality.

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    Prestige Energy Generation Fixbalance changeMilestone

    Each prestige point now increases energy generation by 40%, allowing players to score 20 energy points.

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    Reworked Take/Give Nanites Skillgameplay

    Changed Take/Give nanites to an area-based skill and reworked it for better support functionality.

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    Silver Star Achievement Fixbug fix

    Fixed the issue with the silver star achievement.

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    Napalm Cooldown Reset Fixbug fix

    Napalm cooldown will now be properly reset after using napalm in building.

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    Santa Claws Eventseasonal event

    Santa Claws has a 30% chance to spawn every wave during the Christmas season.

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    Prestige Energy Generation Fixbalance changeMilestone

    Each prestige point now increases energy generation by 40%, allowing players to score 20 energy points.

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    Singleplayer Mission Difficulty Adjustmentbalance change

    The second mission in singleplayer has been made easier.

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    Santa Claws Eventseasonal event

    Santa Claws has a 30% chance to spawn every wave during the Christmas event.

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    Bunker Mode Revamp for Industrial SectorgameplayMilestone

    Revamped bunker mode for the industrial sector in preparation for the tournament.

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  2. 22 events
    Halloween Pumpkin Huntseasonal event

    Pumpkins will appear in the colony, providing bonuses to players.

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    New Item: Personal Teleportnew content

    Personal teleport will now appear with Shiva mission.

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    Bulwark LMG Damage Increasebalance change

    Bulwark LMG base damage increased from 35 to 45.

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    Medic Class Changesbalance change

    Pharmacology cooldowns reduced based on supply; lifedrone no longer bugs creatures when destroyed; chemical bomb delay reduced and radius increased.

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    Medic Class Cooldown Adjustmentsbalance change

    Pharmacology cooldowns reduced based on supply, max of 80 seconds for 4 types.

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    Heavy Class Changesbalance change

    Anti armor reduces LW reload time and rockets fly 50% faster; wired armor buffed.

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    New Uber Boss: Typhonnew contentMilestone

    Typhon will spawn on evac mission in Aetriden difficulty instead of hellspawn.

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    Resistance Cap Adjustmentbalance change

    Max cap of resistance is now 85 instead of 84.

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    Chemical Bomb Delay and Radiusbalance change

    Chemical bomb delay reduced to 0.1 seconds and radius increased.

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    New Item: Personal Teleportnew content

    Personal teleport will now appear with Shiva mission.

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    Gameplay Changesgameplay

    Only prestige 5 gives 1 initial energy point; updated powerups; bulwark LMG base damage increased; plasma explosives slow down creatures on detonation.

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    Recon Class Changesbalance change

    Removed road flare from Ground Air Reconaissance and added napalm skill to recon level 1 ground rec.

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    Heavy Class Anti Armor Buffsbalance change

    Anti armor reduces LW reload by 0.75s per level and rockets fly 50% faster.

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    Medic Lifedrone Fixbug fix

    Lifedrone will no longer bug creatures when destroyed.

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    Recon Class Changesbalance change

    Removed road flare from Ground Air Reconaissance and added napalm skill to recon level 1.

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    Bug Fixes Related to Achlysbug fix

    Fixed bugs causing marines to leave in drag state; Achlys will grab players below 85% health; double damage near Nest fixed; improved jump mechanics.

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    Plasma Explosives Slow Effectbalance change

    Plasma explosives will slow down creatures on detonation by 75% for 4 seconds.

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    SHIVA Spawn Updatenew content

    SHIVA will spawn on evac mission in Aetriden difficulty along with personal teleport.

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    New Uber Boss: Typhonnew contentMilestone

    Typhon will spawn on evac mission in Aetriden difficulty instead of hellspawn.

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    Halloween Pumpkin Huntseasonal event

    Pumpkins will appear in the colony, providing bonuses to players.

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    Resistance Cap Changebalance change

    Max cap of resistance changed from 84 to 85.

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    Achlys Bug Fixesbug fix

    Fixed various bugs related to Achlys, including damage mechanics and jump mechanics.

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  3. 26 events
    Desync Issues Resolvedbug fix

    Removed potential desync issues in both character and monsters and some objects.

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    Desync Issues Resolvedbug fix

    Removed a lot more potential desync issues in both character and monsters and some objects.

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    Increased Mrit Healthbalance change

    Mrit health increased to 6000 base with an 85% chance to revive.

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    Seismic Resonators Prevent Revivalbalance change

    Seismic resonators will now prevent revival even if placed after the creature has been killed.

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    Underground Units Unburrowing Fixbug fix

    Potential fix on how all underground units handle unburrowing to reduce desync.

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    Skills Usable on Players in UInew content

    You can now use skills on players in the UI in-game.

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    Turret Health Increasebalance change

    Placed turrets by player have 700 more health.

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    Designate Cooldown Reductionbalance change

    Designate cooldown reduced from 30 to 15 seconds.

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    Seismic Resonators Prevent Revivalbalance change

    Seismic resonators will now prevent revival even if placed after the creature has been killed.

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    Turret Health Increasedbalance change

    Placed turrets by player have 700 more health.

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    Skills Usable on Players in UInew content

    You can now use skills on players in the UI in-game.

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    Reduced Sargon Underground Damagebalance change

    Sargon underground damage reduced to 20 per second.

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    Prestige Button Visibility Fixedbug fix

    Prestige button visibility issue resolved.

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    Reduced Sargon Underground Damagebalance change

    Sargon underground damage reduced to 20 per second.

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    Increased Immortals' Resistancebalance change

    Immortals have 20% more resistances to piercing damage type.

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    Self Destruct Damage Increasebalance change

    Self destruct damage increased to 60000, with a minimum of 50% damage at the edge.

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    Self Destruct Damage Increasedbalance change

    Self destruct damage increased to 60000, with a minimum of 50% damage at the edge.

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    Increased Mrit Healthbalance change

    Mrit health increased to 6000 base with an 85% chance to revive.

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    Crit Chance Base Reductionbalance change

    Crit chance base chance reduced from 15% to 10%.

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    Designate Cooldown Reducedbalance change

    Designate cooldown reduced from 30 to 15 seconds.

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    Crit Chance Base Chance Reducedbalance change

    Crit chance base chance reduced from 15% to 10%.

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    Reduced Residential Spawn Ratebalance change

    Residential spawn rate has been reduced by 50%.

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    Reduced Residential Spawn Ratebalance change

    Residential spawn rate has been reduced by 50%.

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    Underground Units Unburrowing Fixbug fix

    Potential fix on how all underground units handle unburrowing to reduce desync.

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    Prestige Button Visibility Fixedbug fix

    Prestige button visibility issue resolved.

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    Increased Immortals' Resistancebalance change

    Immortals have 20% more resistances to piercing damage type.

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  4. 6 events
    Introduction of Cerberus Green and Cerberus Red Bossesnew content

    Two new smaller bosses added to fill in the gap on wave 10 and 11.

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    Cerberus Bosses Appearance on Aetriden Difficultygameplay

    Cerberus bosses can appear on any wave beyond 4 on Aetriden difficulty with a 1% chance.

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    Cerberus Bosses Appearance on Aetriden Difficultygameplay

    Cerberus bosses can appear on any wave beyond 4 with a 1% chance on Aetriden difficulty.

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    Introduction of Cerberus Green and Cerberus Red Bossesnew content

    Two new smaller bosses added to fill the gap on wave 10 and 11.

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    Cerberus Bosses Immunity Mechanicgameplay

    Cerberus Green and Cerberus Red have immunity based on their colors.

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    Cerberus Bosses Immunity Mechanicsgameplay

    Cerberus Green and Cerberus Red have immunity based on their colors.

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  5. 2 events
    Introduction of Two New Bosses: Cerberus Red and Cerberus Greennew content

    New bosses added to the game with unique resistances.

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    Introduction of Cerberus Red and Cerberus Green Bossesnew content

    Two new bosses added to The Red Solstice with unique resistances.

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  6. 2 events
    Introduction of Variations of Existing Creaturesnew content

    Implementing smaller changes and introducing variations of existing creatures to enhance tactical gameplay.

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    Fix for Marksman Issues on Later Wavesbug fix

    Next patch scheduled for August 26, 2016, will address issues with marksman characters on later waves.

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  7. 11 events
    50% Discount Promotionshop

    The Red Solstice is on a 50% discount until next week Tuesday the 19th.

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    Next Content Update Teaserother

    Teaser for the next content update which will include a new boss.

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    Next Content Update Teaseother

    Teased the next content update will include a new boss.

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    Prestige Rank Hard Capbug fix

    Implemented a hard cap on prestige rank to five points.

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    Minor Medal Requirement Tweaksbug fix

    Fixed a few minor medal requirement tweaks.

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    Prestige Rank Hard Capbug fix

    Implemented a hard cap on prestige rank to five points.

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    Community Tournament Announcementother

    Announcement of another community tournament in the works.

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    New Survival Multiplayer Mission: Insurgent Reinforcementsnew content

    A new survival style multiplayer mission has been added.

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    Minor Medal Requirement Tweaksbug fix

    Fixed a few minor medal requirement tweaks.

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    New Survival Mission: Insurgent Reinforcementsnew content

    A new survival style multiplayer mission called 'insurgent reinforcements' has been added.

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    Community Tournament Announcementother

    Announcement of an upcoming community tournament.

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  8. 2 events
    Resolved FPS drop issue on higher wavesbug fix

    Identified and hopefully resolved the issue that led to FPS drops in certain situations.

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    Resolved FPS drop issue on higher wavesperformance

    Identified and hopefully resolved the issue that led to FPS drops in certain situations.

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  9. 2 events
    Change to Scoring System in Tournamentgameplay

    Staying in overrun will no longer grant extra points. A 50 point penalty will be added every 35 seconds after wave 15.

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    Change to Scoring System in Tournamentgameplay

    Staying in overrun will no longer grant extra points. A 50 point penalty will be added every 35 seconds after wave 15.

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  10. 14 events
    20 New Medals and Achievementsnew content

    Final batch of achievements added, including challenging and ordinary tasks.

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    New Boss Monster - The Specimennew contentMilestone

    A new boss type mutant appears late in the game during the overrun stage.

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    Armory DLC Pack Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    New DLC pack includes ten equippable helmets, two new weapon variants, and a new map.

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    New Boss Monster: The Specimennew contentMilestone

    A new boss type mutant appears late in the game during the overrun stage.

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    Three New Missionsnew contentMilestone

    New missions including Reaper turret, Reaper assembly, and VLAK evacuation.

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    Armory DLC Pack Launchdlc releaseMilestone

    New DLC pack featuring ten equippable helmets, two new weapon variants, and a new map.

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    20 New Medals and Achievementsnew content

    Final batch of achievements added, with varying difficulty levels.

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    New Sector - Residential Sectornew contentMilestone

    Explore the new Residential Sector with various residential structures and challenges.

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    New Equippable Helmetsnew content

    Players can equip ten new helmets, including Viking and Pumpkin helmets.

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    New Sector - Residential Sectornew contentMilestone

    Explore the new Residential Sector featuring small residential structures and tough mutants.

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    Two New Weapon Variantsnew contentMilestone

    Introducing LMG Bulwark and LMG Creed with unique abilities.

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    New Weapon Variants - LMG Bulwark and LMG Creednew contentMilestone

    Introducing two new weapon variants with unique features.

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    Three New Missions Addednew contentMilestone

    New missions include Reaper turret, Reaper assembly, and VLAK evacuation.

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    New Equippable Helmetsnew content

    Ten new helmets available for all classes, including Viking and Pumpkin helmets.

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  11. 8 events
    Improved Ingame Skills/Components Descriptionsui ux

    Descriptions for all components, weapons, and skills have been changed and color coded for better understanding.

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    Medals Requirements Changedchanges

    Requirements for medals have been changed and clarified.

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    Medal Requirements Updatedchanges

    Requirements for medals have been changed and clarified.

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    Followers Buffedbalance change

    Followers now have 250 armor and 400 health.

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    Lockers Can Now Be Destroyedgameplay

    Lockers can now be destroyed with 3/5/7 hits from bullets or more than 200 instant explosive damage.

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    Destructible Lockersgameplay

    Lockers can now be destroyed with 3/5/7 hits from bullets or more than 200 instant explosive damage.

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    Followers Buffedbalance change

    Followers now have 250 armor and 400 health.

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    Updated Skill and Component Descriptionsui ux

    Descriptions for all components, weapons, and skills have been changed and color coded for better understanding.

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