Limited Time Mode: Food Fight

• An impassable barrier will be spawned along the center of the map for the first several minutes.
• Each team will have an under-construction restaurant near the center of the map. Inside is a giant mascot head representing that team.
• If the mascot head is destroyed, that team loses the match.
• Teams should use the time that the barrier is up to construct a defensive fortress around their restaurant.
• As soon as the barrier lowers... fight to take out the enemy mascot before they destroy yours!
• Special red Supply Drops spawn at the start of the match. These hold a handful of weapons, ammo, consumables, traps and a few hundred metal building materials.
• Players will respawn after 7 seconds when eliminated, keeping their inventory.
• Eliminated players spawn a percentage of their ammo upon elimination, as well as 30/30/60 wood/stone/metal materials.
• 100% extra resources are gained from gathering.
• Building resources found on the ground increased from 20 to 50 per instance.
• No explosive weapons or items are in this mode.

Playground

• Port-a-Challenges no longer spawn below terrain.

Weapons + Items

• Mounted Turret added (Legendary Trap)
  • Found in Floor Loot, Supply Drops, Vending Machines, and Supply Llamas
  • Unlimited Ammo, but will overheat if fired too often.
  • Can only be placed on floors.
  • Damage the Mounted Turret by shooting it directly or by destroying structural support.
  • Once placed, can be used by any player regardless of team affiliation.
• When a vehicle passenger uses a Grappler, the movement has been smoothed out by retaining more vehicle momentum.
• Pickaxe damage against players has been increased from 10 to 20.

• Balloons now have proper audio and visual effects if several are popped simultaneously.
• Fixed an issue in which players could take damage when leaving a Quadcrasher while using Balloons.
• Fixed Quadcrashers being movable by walking into them.

Gameplay

• Quadcrashers spawn rate has been increased to 100% from 50%.
• Gamepad Bindings; Changing the default gamepad config from Combat Pro to Builder Pro. Updating the default custom bindings to match Builder Pro instead of Combat Pro.
• Emoting, bandaging, shield potion usage and other movement cancellable actions can now be used while affected by Chillers.
• Damage numbers will now show up in the starting island.
  • Players will take damage, but not go below 1 health.
  • Local damage effects like screen shake will not play.
  • No quest progress will be gained for damage done in the warmup lobby.
• Better handling of effects when players fire short bursts of fully automatic weapons like the Submachine Gun.
  • Tracers and firing sounds will be more consistent.
• Added a new “Reset Camera” action on the Nintendo Switch that can be bound that brings the camera to the horizon.
  • Unbound by default.
  • This gives players with motion controls an easy way to reset their camera location.
• The time a player is in the Down But Not Out state before being eliminated has been increased from 50 seconds to 60 seconds.

• We are disabling Glider Re-Deploy in all default modes starting in v6.30.
  • It will remain in the larger team modes (e.g. Soaring 50s, Disco Domination etc.) and Playground to allow ongoing experimentation with this feature.
• Glider Redeploy will now only activate the Glider.
  • Skydiving will no longer be available when using Glider Redeploy.
    • The Skydiving state will still be activated when jumping from the Battle Bus, using Launch Pads, or any type of Rifts.
    • If Skydiving from Launch Pads or Rifts, the forced Glider deploy height has been raised from 15.5 meters to 35 meters.

• Fixed an issue where holding the Interact binding while skydiving would not automatically start opening chests upon landing.
• Fixed an issue where players briefly continued to look like they were skydiving when landing.
• Fixed issue where PS4 controller lighting could be the wrong color.

Events

• New Tournament: ‘Scavenger Pop-Up Cup’ (Solo)
  • Pop-Up Cups are tournaments testing temporary limited time modes. Scavenger will test several gameplay adjustments - reduced material limit, faster material harvesting, and earning health for eliminations.
    • Material Cap: 500 Wood, 500 Brick, 500 Metal
    • Harvesting Rate has been increased by 40%
    • Players gain 50 health when eliminating an opponent.
      • If health is full, players will receive shield.
• Players will no longer need to restart the game client to begin a tournament.
• Scheduled times will now correctly reflect Daylight Savings Time.
• Improved clarity for time until a tournament starts and time remaining in a tournament session.

• Fixed an issue in Tournaments where players were not being matchmade against opponents with similar scores. This will greatly increase the difficulty of matches as players earn points.
  • Note that players with high scores during a session may experience longer matchmaking times as we search for suitable opponents.
  • After roughly 4 minutes of searching for opponents with similar scores, players will be placed in the best match available.
• Fixed an issue where tournament scoring would sometimes require restarting the client to update.
• Fixed an issue where Victory Royale’s would incorrectly appear as regular Placement points in the score summary.
• Fixed an issue where players would occasionally be granted a point incorrectly at the start of match, and it would disappear after the match.
• Fixed an issue where teammates would sometimes fail to queue into a match together.Fixed an issue where matches would start with fewer than 80 players.

Performance

• Improved lobby performance and memory usage on Switch.
• Optimized animation performance. Animation now operates with a fixed time budget, and will dynamically adjust quality and update rate based on load.

Audio

• Glider and footstep audio for out of sight players is now more accurately spatialized.
• Added hit notification audio when damaging vehicles from a distance.
• Added ‘wind’ audio cue for players traveling through the air, including yourself.

• Fixed an issue where Cube Monster footsteps did not have a visual sound indicator.
• Fixed an issue that would cause tire bounce sounds to trigger twice.
• Fixed an issue where looping weapon sounds would occasionally be silent.
• Fixed an issue where jumping and landing audio for other players could fail to play reliably.

UI

• Added an indication of already completed secrets to the Hunting Party Challenges.

• Fixed an issue where the jersey number could get reset when changing the style on a sports Outfit with selectable styles.

Art + Animation

• Updated unlock text for the pink variant of Scales to correctly state that it unlocks at Battle Pass tier 74 instead of tier 59.
• Updated the "Herald's Wand" harvesting tool to indicate that it is reactive.

Replay System

• Fixed an issue where spamming the Play button on the Replay Browser would cause an error.
• Fixed an issue where the close button would become inactive when loading out of date replays.
• Quad Launcher explosions no longer reset when scrubbing during replays.

Spectating

• The primary quick bar is now visible when spectating a player.

Mobile

• Honk button added to extra buttons in the HUD Layout Tool for all your vehicular honking needs.
• Elimination feed can now be relocated in the HUD Layout Tool.
• The auto-pickup weapons and auto-open doors options will now be defaulted to off for new players.
• App icon now fills to the edge on newer Android versions.
• UI now accounts for the notches in the display of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL.
• Enabled shader cache on the Pixel2XL to address memory issues.

• Fixed a bug where the crouch button would not be visible in build/edit modes.
• Fixed a bug causing persistent movement input when dragging over the quick bar.
• Fixed a bug causing sprint to not work on mobile for some players.

Missions + Systems

• Front End interface has been reorganized into a more intuitive player experience. Find out even more information in our blog.
  • Some of the menus are now associated with areas of your Home Base, and the cast of characters who work there, including several new faces!
    • Quest - Campaign and Event quests where you can quickly launch into the game.
    • Map - Lets you pick specific missions to play and earn specific rewards.
    • Command - Manage Heroes, Survivors, Defenders, and Expeditions. You can also spend Upgrade and Research points here. Find more details below!
    • Armory - This is where you can find Schematics, Storage, the Collection Book, and Transformations
    • Item Shop - The Llama pinatas and Event Shop can be found here.
  • New tutorials have been added to unlock and introduce new players to the new Front End menu.
• You will now receive FORT stats, Upgrade Points, Research Point Generation, Heroes, Schematics, or other items and resources every time your Account Level increases.
  • Existing players will retroactively receive a Giftbox containing these rewards, based on their current Account Level.
• Previous Skill Trees have been replaced with the new Upgrades Page.
  • All Skill Points earned previously have been removed and all existing players are awarded new Upgrade Points. The number of Upgrade Points awarded is based on their current Account Level.
  • Players can spend these new Upgrade Points to unlock improved pickaxes, Building Health, Gadgets, and other improvements in the new Upgrades Page.
  • The player’s Account Level defines when these Gadgets and other improvements can be acquired.
• Previous Research Trees have been replaced with the new Research Page.
  • Players will be able to spend Research Points to increase FORT stats.
  • All currently acquired or spent Research Points have been refunded.
• Many of the feature unlocks that used to exist in the previous Skill Tree and Research Tree - like Transformation, Recycling, Evolution, and Expeditions - have become part of quest rewards.
  • Any features that the player acquired previously will continue to be available upon migration.
• Adjusted quest and mission flow in Stonewood and Plankerton.
  • Added, removed, and tweaked quests to account for Front End redesign.
  • These now grant many of the squad slots and feature unlocks that were previously found in the Skill Tree.
    • Players who have already progressed past these quests will receive a Giftbox containing these new rewards.
  • New characters, quests, narrative, and better pacing during the earlier portions of the game.
  • Added new Landmark Zones and Missions  
    • Build Off!
    • Plank Harbor
    • Steel Icarus
  • Readjusted the combat length in the initial Stonewood Missions.
  • Added random storm lightning strikes/mini-encounters in most zones and missions.
• Plankerton Storm Shields can now be completed one after the other, without having to finish all of the linear story missions between them.
  • The structure is similar to Canny Valley and Twine Peaks.
• Collection Book rewards have been extended to level 500 and reworked.
  • The Collection Book rewards were updated to include new materials such as PERK-UP, RE-PERK, and Flux.
  • XP rewards have been increased.
  • Reward quantities for Evolution materials have been increased and tweaked to feel more consistent throughout.
  • Skill Points and V-bucks have been removed from the Collection Book.
  • Existing players will receive a Giftbox containing these new rewards, based on their current Collection Book level.
  • Players who were at the old max level will receive additional levels based on how much XP they have earned.
  • All items previously earned through the Collection Book will remain on your account.
• We’ve removed the “Mission Expires in” text from the Hex map. It will now only show “Time Remaining:” and the number associated with it.
• New primary mission “Refuel the Homebase” replaces the “BluGlo Siphon” secondary mission.
  • The ambient BluGlo density in Plankerton has been brought up to compensate for the removal of the Siphon secondary mission.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue causing Deliver the Bomb to show the final encounter timer in the objective list instead of at the top of the screen.
• The Rift in the Deliver The Bomb Mission has a much smaller range that blocks the player from building near it.
• Players should no longer get stuck waiting with no HUD after completing a mission.
  • If experiencing a network error, the player should see “Waiting for rewards results…” in the rewards screen instead.
• Fixed Hexylvania Takers not giving credit for the Kill Mist Monsters repeatable quest

UI

• Quest dialog in the Main Menu will begin after the player has gone through the reward screens.
• The outlines for special enemies with headpieces will now properly match their models.
  • Such as Beehive and Pumpkinhead Husks.

Bug Fixes

• Updated quest map 'Play’ Button to stay visible at all times, even when disabled.
• Fixed Quest Map to update screen mode details on mode change and not button click.
• Fixed arrows on quest map.
• Using arrow keys on the Quest Map no longer displays the last selected mission information.
• Fixed a typo on the lobby matchmaking text for the hex map screen.
• Changed the wording on the popup displayed when slotting items to the Collection Book.
  • Text now reads "This selected hero/item will be removed and added to your collection book. Certain Heroes / Items may be removed from the collection book for a cost."
• Expedition Squads progression bar no longer shrinks when the seconds' digits hit zero.
• 'Owned' count added to item choice pack options.
  • If you already own an item listed in the choices then a number will appear showing how many you already own.
• Updated markup of the Schematics help section.
• Fixed the alteration options widget to properly scroll selections when the scroll box is active.
• Fixed 'Scroll Text' button callout is observed to be active after the player is navigated to the reward screen after completing a mission.
• Updated tutorial announcements to handle all current gamepad control schemes for keybinding callouts.
• Incorrect message is no longer displayed when non-party leader opens permissions in a storm shield.
  • Text reads "The storm shield belongs to someone else. You cannot grant yourself permissions."
• Airstrike now properly displays its cooldown once it is given to the player during the tutorial sequence.
• Event Store items now retain scroll positions for both Event and Weekly item views when backing out or switching to the other view.
• Fixed a minor hitch in the Quest menu.

Performance

• Major memory improvements have been made for all platforms.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a hitch when opening the quest tab in-game.
• Fixed an issue with Elemental Husk materials that could cause a client crash.
  • This has a positive side effect of reducing memory usage.

Heroes

• Added full voiceover for Calamity, Dusk, and Harper.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed issue where Anti-Material charge could destroy a building piece but leaves the attached trap floating in the air and active.
  • This means players can no longer stack traps on top of each other.
• Fixed an issue where “Keen Eyes” wouldn't deactivate once “In The Zone” has deactivated.
• Fixed an issue where some sounds from Shockwave didn't play for other players.
• In-game text now shows T.E.D.D.Y instead of TEDDY.
• In-game text now shows D.E.C.O.Y instead of DECOY.
• In-game text now shows B.A.S.E instead of BASE.

Weapons + Items

• Last Word Revolver added to the weekly store.
  • Mid-range revolver with a limited magazine but excellent headshot damage.
  • Slow and precise when aiming down sights, or can be rapidly fired from the hip for a more damaging, less accurate spray of bullets.
  • Available Wednesday, November 14 at 7 PM EST until Wednesday, November 21 at 7 PM EST.
• Increased the drop rate of weapons and traps found in Treasure Chests in Stonewood.

Bug Fixes

• When shooting a piercing weapon through a series of environmental objects (trees, walls, etc), the damage number now shows the total damage done.
• Neon Launcher sounds now play to all nearby players.
• Added a couple of missing items back into the Llama Pinatas that were accidentally removed during the implementation of Dupe Protection.
  • Legendary Sergeant Jonesy
  • Epic Equalizer Assault Rifle
• Fixed a bug that caused the Cozy Campfire trap to reduce durability incorrectly when using reload speed perks.
• Players and defenders can now receive healing from up to 4 Cozy Campfires simultaneously.
• Fixed the Shadowshard Candy Corn LMG having the wrong pickup mesh.
• The preview for Sir Hootie will now zoom at the right rate when viewing the weapon.
• Fixed the Wraith not getting the correct bullet spread at low framerates.
• Fixed an issue that could cause controls to become unresponsive when using heavy melee attacks and repairing at the same time.

Gameplay

• Defenders no longer need to be explicitly slotted. When summoning a Defender, players can now select any of their owned Defenders.
  • The number of Defenders you can summon simultaneously is still limited by the number of Mission and Home Base Defender “slots” you have unlocked.

Enemies

Bug Fixes

• Fixed Hexylvania Takers not life stealing while weakened.

Art + Animation

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where glowing effects on Ninja characters would stop glowing after entering Shadow Stance.
• Fixed Riot Shield Husk’s shield not using the correct visual effects for bullet impact.

Audio

• Updated audio for the new UI and Front End.
• Added sound to Storm Shield wall when players are close to it.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed Riot Shield Husk’s shield not using the correct sound effects for bullet impact.
• Fixed an issue with Bee Hive Husk projectile playing for players when NPC is attacked.
• Fixed an issue with Cinematic missing intro sound when transitioning to Ramirez.
• Fixed an issue with reward music not playing proper music when starting.
• Fixed an issue with tire bouncing audio playing twice.