Early Access 2 Patch Notes and Known Issues

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Early Access 2 (0.2.000.0) Official Patch Notes

New Content

  • New Map: Shiga Forest (Capture the Scroll)
    • New Capture the Scroll map that introduces the Yamai territory to the game.
    • First new map to feature more path-driven, corridor-like gameplay. (Don’t forget secret Ninja tree paths)
  • The Ite (Samurai Archer) introduced to the game.
    • First ranged character.
    • Features a 3 ability kit with an AOE DOT, Cone shot and Impale + Hard CC Master Ability.
    • High mobility, low armor
  • New UI
    • The main and play menus have been re-worked completely.
      • We wanted a more modern look and feel to start working towards future console releases.
    • Updated scoreboard
      • Added assists as a trackable stat to the scoreboard and Top Players screen.
      • Added class headshot icons to scoreboard to see what classes other players are.
      • Changed highlights, styling and sorting to show YOU as the first player and sort by most kills.
      • New audio treatments
    • Various foley and sound FX have been reworked or replace years old temporary audio cues.

Bug Fixes, Gameplay Improvements, Miscellaneous

  • Fixes for various crashes, especially relating to the Ite, uncovered during open testing.
  • Upgrade to Unreal Engine 4.19
    • This offers us tools for better optimization, cleaner networking and other visual treatments we’ve been waiting on.
    • Removal of the cel outline effect from foliage.
  • Gameplay messaging improvements to make it more obvious what to do in Capture the Scroll matches.
  • Fixed bots not switching colors correctly when they’d switch teams for auto-balance some portion of the time.
  • Added/fixed Invert Y-Axis option in settings.
  • Potential fix for Mouse/camera not working on some EU keyboards/mouse combos.
  • Potential fix for sound sliders not working.
  • Added invulnerability timer of 3 seconds to spawning to cut back on spawn camping, especially during Base Capture type modes.
  • Added heartbeat effect and flashing Health and/or Ki flowers when you’re low on either resource.
  • Added victory animations for all classes during the Top Players screen at the end of matches.
  • New emotes for every character.
  • Prototype for decapitation (happens on each kill shot presently).
  • Added administration options to dedicated servers. (Still a bit WIP)
    • Add -ADMINPASSWORD=password to your server startup shortcut.
    • Use /admin password password to login
    • Use /admin htravel mapname to change maps. Valid maps:
      • GifuCrossroads
      • YariFoothills
      • HanakoVillage
      • HanakoCastle
      • HanakoDojo
      • NightStreets
      • YariDuel
      • ShigaForest
    • Additional Commands
      • /admin hkillallbots
      • /admin haddbot # (You cannot remove them yet so use this carefully)

Known Issues

  • Settings/UI Issues
    • Keybinds may not be working properly, this will be addressed in a future hotfix. (Changing engine versions broke a lot of UI)
    • Sound sliders may reset between matches or restarts.
    • Server browser Refresh may not always be reliable, you may need to restart game if servers don’t show OR click Quick Play to get into a game if servers don’t show.
    • In-game settings menu back button sometimes takes multiple clicks.
    • Some EU keyboard/mouse combos cause the mouse to not work, if this happens LET US KNOW we’ve been trying to fix it for a while.
    • The 3v3 and Duel buttons may match you to a normal game. You can access 3v3 and Duel servers from the Server Browser or from Host Custom Game.
  • Gameplay Issues
    • Bots may sometimes be the wrong texture color, but the red enemy outline/nameplate colors will be correct.
    • Projectiles (abilities that shoot darts, arrows, etc.) have a small percent chance of not displaying/firing. We are working to fix this ASAP.
    • If you direct hit a player with the Ite Master Ability, the effects may not play, but it will still deal damage.
    • There are some animation bugs with bots when you knockback/knockback/stun sometimes.
    • Minimap needs re-work to be added back to the HUD.
    • AI at times get stuck on objects, pathing will be overhauled in a future release.
    • The Ninja weapon sometimes separates from the hand, that will be fixed in a future release.
  • Hosting (Listen) Games
    • Sometimes when changing maps it will keep the game mode from the previous map.
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