Patch 1.0.5.0
New Icebreaker location and Boreas story chapter arrive alongside a directional indicator mechanic to help players find task items.
Key Changes
- 1New Icebreaker location added for 1-3 player PvE gameplay
- 2New directional indicator mechanic helps players locate task items in-raid
- 3Obdolbos 1 death chance increased to 33%
- 4Experimental graphics setting added to offload lighting from CPU to GPU
- 5Fixed Saiga-12K (Redline) kills not counting for 'Silent Caliber' and 'Punisher p.4'
- 6Boreas story chapter introduced with new exploration-focused objectives
- 7Optimized animation system to reduce overall CPU usage
- 8Fixed audio system memory leaks and inventory-related performance drops
- 9New USEC Gen 4 and BEAR Slavianka customization sets added
- 10Fixed Error 228 in the Hideout Water Collector
All Changes
🗺️Maps & Events(2)
- newIcebreaker: Added the Icebreaker location, a separate map for 1-3 players focused on PvE gameplay.
- newBoreas: Introduced the Boreas story chapter, focusing on exploration and the mystery of the Paradigm Shipping icebreaker.
⚙️Gameplay Systems(3)
- newTask Items: Added a directional indicator mechanic that assists players in locating task items when approaching their spawn locations.
- nerfObdolbos 1: Increased the chance of death after injecting Obdolbos 1 to 33%.
- changeSignal Flare Extractions: Added additional notifications when interacting with signal flare extractions.
💻Performance & Technical(4)
- newGraphics Settings: Added an experimental graphics setting to shift light source load from the CPU to the GPU for high-end cards.
- fixAudio System: Fixed a cause of memory leaks related to the audio system.
- fixAnimation System: Optimized the animation system to reduce CPU usage.
- fixInventory: Fixed severe client performance drops when dragging ammo over a full magazine in the search window.
👕Equipment & Customization(2)
- newCustomization Sets: Added new USEC Gen 4 and BEAR Slavianka customization sets available for purchase.
- newStreamer Items: Added several new streamer items to the game.
🐛Bug Fixes(7)
- fixSaiga-12K 12ga automatic shotgun (Redline): Fixed an issue where kills with the Saiga-12K (Redline) did not count toward 'Silent Caliber' and 'Punisher p.4' tasks.
- fixHealing UI: Fixed an issue where the limb selection interface for healing could disappear.
- fixResampling: Fixed visual artifacts when using x2 and x4 resampling with Traders and the Hideout.
- fixWater Collector: Fixed error 228 occurring when removing an expiring water filter from the Water Collector.
- fixCompass: Fixed incorrect compass behavior after exiting the BTR.
- fixMaps: Fixed several visual issues related to geometry and colliders across various locations.
- fixGeneral: Implemented a number of minor fixes to various aspects of the game.
Summary
Icebreaker Event & Boreas Story
This update introduces the "Icebreaker" event and the "Boreas" story chapter. Players can explore a new separate location designed for 1-3 players, focused on PvE gameplay against AI enemies. This location is available in all game modes but does not feature random player matchmaking.
Gameplay & QoL Improvements
A significant new mechanic has been added to assist with task completion, providing a directional indicator when players are near required task items. Additionally, the Obdolbos 1 injector has received a major balance change, significantly increasing the risk of death upon use.
Technical & Performance Updates
An experimental graphics setting has been introduced to offload lighting calculations from the CPU to the GPU for high-end cards. The update also addresses several critical performance issues, including audio-related memory leaks and CPU overhead in the animation system.