Update 103: Galactic Frostbite

August 1, 2023
[h2]New Features[/h2]
[h3]UI[/h3]

• Added "View Player Detailed Information" and "Copy Player Nickname" options when right-clicking on a player's name in the chat box.
  
• Added item hyperlink functionality.
  
  • In the backpack and troops inventory interfaces, hovering over a specific item and pressing “Shift” will send the item name information.
    
  • Clicking on an item name in the chat box will display detailed information about that item.

[h3]Combat[/h3]

• New elite and boss "Guard" type enemy.
  
  • Mobs spawn missile turrets that deal great damage to enemies nearby.
• Added in-battle danger warning for enemy-thrown grenades, incendiary bombs, and random thunderstorms.
  
• Can now bring companions and soldiers into dungeons (currently only the Mineral Comet and Parasitic Meteor allow soldiers to be brought in).
  
  • The maximum number of soldiers that can be brought in is 16. When playing in multiplayer, the number of soldiers will be shared among the players. Soldiers will follow the player by default in dungeon encounters.
    
  • The command, previously activated by pressing T, has been changed to follow the player. Soldiers will teleport to the player’s location if they are far away (it is recommended to use the command frequently).
    When all soldiers in battle are dead, they will be replenished based on the player's remaining soldiers (replenishment occurs simultaneously with the enemies' respawn).

[h3]Proficiency[/h3]

• Added proficiency for "Repairing". Repairing once will earn corresponding proficiency experience and reduce the amount of federation credits required for repairs.

[h2]Optimizations and Improvements[/h2]
[h3]UI[/h3]

• Optimized the black screen flickering issue during dialogues and removed black screen flickering after exiting a dialogue or accepting a quest.
  
• Removed the prompt message at the bottom right corner for reducing fuel in the "The Journey Begins" quest.
  
• Changed the popup window for inputting names to confirm with the "Enter" key.
  
• Optimized dialogue flow: After closing the popup window for quest completion, related dialogues will continue.
  
• Hid other UI elements during dialogue sequences that take part on the star map.
  
• Decreased the maximum distance for the camera when controlling a spaceship.

[h3]Missions[/h3]

• Adjustments to the main quest "Unexpected Encounter".
  
  • Shadow Armada fleet will spawn near the player and move faster.
    
  • The player's fleet will be immobilized with additional visual effects, and during this process, interaction with other objects will be disabled.
• Adjustments to the Battle Pass quest:
  
  • Triggered after completing the main quest "Defense Training" and returning to the star map.
    
  • Removed the option to refuse the quest during the call event, and the quest cannot be abandoned.
• Changed the required item for the quest "Aristocracy" to " Synth Paste".

[h3]Combat[/h3]

• Removed the outline effect on elite monsters and boss models, and improved the display of their health bars.
  
• Optimized battle post-battle sequence:
  
  • When defeating an enemy, all treasure chests in the scene will open simultaneously.
    
  • After picking up all items, the post-battle screen will appear, and the player can exit the battle scene after confirming.
• In-battle buffs can now be viewed in detail in the top right corner (press Enter to open the chat box and hover over the buff icon to view details).
  
• Adjusted the position of snowballs released by the Frostbound affix to be closer to the player.
  
• Optimized the effects of thrown projectiles.
  
• Optimized the stun effect.
  
• Added trajectory effects for scout soldiers' pre-aiming.
  
• Increased the movement speed of the "Aberrant Mutation" mount.
  
• Decreased the probability of random weather occurrences.

[h3]Battle Pass[/h3]

• Brand new Battle Pass Season.

[h3]Balancing[/h3]

• Increased the experience required for leveling up from level 11 to level 30.
  
• Increased the drop level of probability chests in encounter battles to level 6.
  
• Increased the frequency rate of encounter battles, rifts, and drop rate of minerals.
  
• Increased the speed of fuel and food replenishment on planets and space stations.
  
• Replaced the heavy uraninite required for crafting higher-graded grenades with titanium heavy Alloy and zirconium heavy alloy.

[h3]Others[/h3]

• Bug fixes.
  
• Performance optimization.