[p]Hello Guardians![/p][p] A new free update for Guardians Frontline is now officially live![/p][p][/p][p]NEW: Drivable Mech Tech, Mech Stomp:[/p][p]A new upgrade has been added to the Drivable Mech![/p][p]- Once researched, the mech will now deal damage by stomping over enemies as it moves.[/p][p]NEW: Utility Belt Tech:[/p][p]Introducing the Utility Belt, designed to hold Keys and Mind Grenades during your missions.[/p][p] - The belt features 2 slots.[/p][p]- Unlock the first slot by researching the first tech![/p][p]- Unlock the second slot with an additional research upgrade![/p][p][/p][p]The belt allows for quick access without taking up weapon or gear slots.[/p][p][/p][p]NEW: Tag System[/p][p]With this update, we’re introducing a brand-new Tag System to help players better identify and explore maps. Tags come in two types: player-selected and server-assigned.[/p][p]
Player-Selected Tags[/p][p]These can be chosen by map makers when publishing their maps:[/p][p][/p][p]- Character: For creative maps featuring detailed sculptures or references to popular characters.[/p][p]- 4 Players Map: Highlights maps designed specifically for 4 player teams.[/p][p]- Beginner Map: Welcomes new players with friendly, accessible maps to help them learn and progress.[/p][p]- Dark Content: Used to indicate maps that feature mature or sensitive themes so players can decide if it’s for them.[/p][p][/p][p]Server-Automated Tags[/p][p]These are applied automatically based on map data: [/p][p]- Classic: Given to older maps from 2021 and 2022 that haven’t been updated in a while, preserving their legacy. [/p][p]- Extra Difficult: Based on win rate data, alerts players when a map presents an especially tough challenge. The win ratio must be lower than 25%. [/p][p]In the search section you can also filter maps by tag.[/p][p][/p][p]NEW: Create/Join Game Info[/p][p]You asked, we delivered! This update brings more transparency and useful information to both the Create Game and Join Game screens.[/p][p]
Map List Enhancements[/p][p]Each map now displays its assigned tag, helping players quickly identify the content type. Additionally, a green checkmark icon will appear in the bottom-left corner of the map tile if you’ve already played it, this progress is tracked and saved per map.[/p][p]Create Game Improvements[/p][p]When selecting a map to host a game, you’ll now see extra information to help you decide: the average completion time, win ratio, tag, and whether you’ve already played that map.[/p][p]Join Game Info Screen[/p][p]Clicking on an open game now brings up a detailed preview showing the game mode, difficulty, win rate, planet, average game time (when available), current match time, number of players, list of player names, and tag. A green checkmark also appears if you’ve previously played that map.[/p][p]
These additions aim to improve your matchmaking experience and help you choose the right mission with the right crew! [/p][p][/p][p]Mind grenade Balance:[/p][p]We've adjusted the Mind Grenade to better align with gameplay balance and reduce overuse in certain scenarios.[/p][p]    - Effect Duration Reduced:[/p][p]       - Base: 60 to 45 seconds[/p][p]       - Tech 1: 120 to 90 seconds[/p][p]       - Tech 2: 240 to 120 seconds[/p][p]    - If the target is already affected by a stun effect (e.g., from the AK2), the mind control duration is halved.[/p][p]    - Base build cost is now 500 crystals with a 30 second craft time.[/p][p]    - Players can hold a maximum of 2 grenades. A third cannot be crafted until at least one is used.[/p][p]    - Each grenade crafted increases the cost of the next by 50% of the base cost, up to a maximum of 1,500 crystals and 90 seconds.[/p][p]    - These rules apply per player, not globally. [/p][p][/p][p]NEW: Diamond Map Reward:[/p][p]We recognize that creating a map worthy of Diamond status takes time, effort, and a great deal of creativity. To show our appreciation, we’re introducing a reward system for map makers who reach this milestone.[/p][p]Each time one of your maps reaches Diamond, you’ll earn a base 20,000 XP, multiplied by the total number of Diamond maps you’ve created so far.[/p][p]For example, if you already have 10 Diamond maps, and your 11th map reaches Diamond, you’ll receive 20,000 × 10 = 200,000 XP as a reward for that new Diamond map.[/p][p]***NOTE***: During the following days the XP for published maps before the Update will be given retoactively[/p][p]
Thank you for your incredible contributions, keep those amazing maps coming![/p][p][/p][p]Major Stability Improvements:[/p][p]In this update, we’ve placed a major focus on improving stability, tackling the most critical issues affecting gameplay. Huge thanks to everyone on Discord, the players who submitted crash reports, and those of you who shared detailed investigations—your help made a big difference.[/p][p]
Here’s what we tackled:[/p][p]- Host Change Lag & Desync: We identified a flaw in the core host switching system. It's now been fixed, which should greatly improve stability when the host leaves or changes.[/p][p]- Back to Ship Crash: A specific bug causing crashes when returning to the ship has been addressed. This should significantly reduce related crashes.[/p][p]- Out of Memory Errors: We've optimized memory handling and cleaned up several memory leaks. This should reduce the frequency of out-of-memory crashes, especially during longer sessions.[/p][p]
Thanks again for all the support and feedback, you’re help make the game better for everyone.[/p][p][/p][p]NEW: Galaxy conquests points carry over[/p][p]- If a player does not reach 250 points by the end of a Galaxy Conquest, half of the earned points will be carried over to the next Galaxy Conquest.[/p][p]
NEW: Rating Accolades[/p][p]We’ve added two new accolades to reward players who take the time to rate maps and support the community![/p][p]- Hardened Guardian: Unlocked after rating 50 maps [/p][p]- Marine Guardian: Unlocked after rating 100 maps[/p][p] [/p][p]NEW: Robot, Drone, and Cannon Skin Tech:[/p][p]You can now unlock cosmetic skins for your Combat Robot, Drone, and Cannon units by researching a new technology in the tech tree. [/p][p]A selection of new skins is now available and can be unlocked using Crystals. [/p][p][/p][p]Improvements:[/p][p]- The main menu in the lobby is now fully synchronized for all players; everyone in the lobby should see the same steps in the galaxy and lists during map creation.[/p][p]- Changed the text in the Galaxy Conquest menu from "Days remaining" to "Days until defeat" to avoid confusion about the Galaxy Conquest duration.[/p][p]- Increased the time to vote after a game from 3 to 6 seconds.[/p][p]- Sentinels, Nests, corrupted Cannons, and corrupted SAM batteries now count toward the Unit Score at the end of the game.[/p][p]    - Sentinels lvl 1: 150 points[/p][p]    - Sentinels Lvl 2: 250 points[/p][p]    - Hive lvl 1: 300 points[/p][p]    - Hive lvl 2: 600 points[/p][p]    - Corrupted Cannon: 200 points[/p][p]    - Corrupted SAM: 200 points[/p][p]- The New and Updated lists now show only one map per player—the last one published or updated.[/p][p]- Added a "Vote to Galaxy" button on the rating screen to increase visibility of the feature.[/p][p]- Increased the base microphone volume so players can hear others more clearly.[/p][p]- Added average game time, win ratio, tag, and completion status to the Create Game screen.[/p][p]- Improved distant grab mechanics, item selection should feel more accurate.[/p][p]- Reduced the grab radius for Keys to prevent accidental grabs.[/p][p]
Fixes:[/p][p]- Fixed an issue with map descriptions overflowing to the right.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue with the list of modifiers and allowed weapons overlapping next to the start game screen.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where the PvP message did not time out and stayed permanently in front of the player.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where Sentinels appeared headless.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where fog volume blocks were blocking enemy projectiles.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where metallic sound effects didn’t play when shooting metal objects.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where environmental SFX were too loud in some cases.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where, if the % modifier to enemies was very high, the buff was applied to all waves.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where hits with weapons in the left hand did not register for the double damage buff.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where the teleport would activate even if its construction was canceled.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where players would lose skins purchased with crystals when switching branches or restoring progress.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where players did not receive crystals and research points from Support Pack 1 and 2.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where reward crates always had gravity enabled, causing them to fly away, spawn incorrectly, or not spawn at all.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where players were unable to grab weapons in certain scenarios.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where some Quest 3 devices rendered dark maps too dark.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue with old maps that had timed doors being incorrectly transformed into key doors.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue preventing players from receiving Galaxy Conquest rewards; missed rewards will now be granted automatically.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue during PvP invitations where the "Waiting for response" message would overlap the invite button.[/p][p]- Fixed a bug that caused lag, desynchronization, and instability when the host of a game changed.[/p][p]- Fixed the issue with the 1000 nests accolade not showing progress. Data was being recorded, so no progress was lost; you might need to destroy one nest to activate the accolade.[/p][p]- Fixed a synchronization issue with the AK2 where the Stun shot wasn’t consistent from the client’s point of view.[/p][p]- Fixed a crash when the bHaptic setting was active and the player did not have a haptic vest.[/p][p]- Fixed a crash that could occur when returning to the ship.[/p][p]- Fixed several memory leaks, which should improve stability and reduce the frequency of "out of memory" errors.[/p][p][/p][p]Map Editor:[/p][p]- Added a new circular grate asset. [/p][p]- Added new animated assets:[/p][p]- Small Vent (Space build pack)[/p][p]- Large Vent (Space build pack)[/p][p]- Windmill (Fortress build pack) [/p][p]- Hydraulic Press (Space, Thermogen, Titan Base, and Fortress build packs). The hydraulic press kills players on contact. [/p][p]- Added warp gate particles to the editor as an asset. [/p][p]- Fog volume asset can now be colored using an RGB selector.[/p][p]- Cloud volume asset can now be colored using an RGB selector.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where colored fog appeared white in published maps but displayed correctly in the editor.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where the Tesla ball’s color did not update in published maps despite changes in the editor.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue causing maps to be duplicated every time they were saved.[/p][p][/p][p]That's it for now, Guardians!! As always we hope you like this new update and please let us know what you think about the new features. [/p][p] [/p][p]See you in the frontlines and keep up with the bug killing![/p][p]And thank you very much for your continued support![/p][p]
[/p][p]VirtualAge Games Team[/p][p]
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