Pax Autocratica News

[h2]New Features[/h2]
[h3]Battles[/h3]

• New spacecraft skill: Micro Atomic Bomb.
  
• New skill: Healing Grenade.
  
• Adjusted the casting of channeling-type skills to instant cast.
  
• Added brief descriptions for buff chests.
  
• Added new animation for Chainsaw’s melee skill.
  
• Added a new buff: Stun Control.
  
• Added retreat gameplay.

[h3]Interface[/h3]

• Added a setting toggle to hide enemy health bars.
  
• Added a new Tech Module category: Construction.
  
• Added a new profession option for Entropy Warriors in the initial soldier support pack.
  
• Added character level display in the main menu’s character selection screen.
  
• Added a button to use tech point chips in the tech tree interface.
  
• Added team voting sound prompts.
  
• Added a new feature to pay fines in prison and leave early.

[h3]Balance[/h3]

• Doubled team battle rewards drops.

[h3]Star View[/h3]

• Added construction-related resource locations.
  
• Added roaming bosses.

[h2]Improvements & Optimizations[/h2]
[h3]Battles[/h3]

• Adjusted Medic Alliance skill to only restore the character's own health.
  
• Optimized the battle logic of the massive fortresses in space station battles.
  
• Optimized the detection range of enemies in battles.
  
• Optimized the weak points of missile turrets, cannons, and machine guns.
  
• Improved the performance of reviving teammates with AED first aid kits.
  
• Adjusted the elite drops in battles to buff chests.
  
• Adjusted the in-battle buff chests to buff counters.
  
• Fixed the abnormal lagging issue during the space station battle.

[h3]Interface[/h3]

• Optimized the tech tree interface display.
  
• Extended the duration of team voting.
  
• Optimized the timing of certain feature unlock prompts.
  
• Optimized the login process.

[h3]Star View[/h3]

• Increased the experience and rewards for defeating the Fractured Gate challenges.
  
• Optimized the player information display in Star View.
  
• Increased distribution of resource gathering locations in the Star View.
  
• Optimized the background display in Star View.

[h3]Missions[/h3]

• Optimized the base mission flow.

[h3]Balance[/h3]

• Optimized the refresh rules for troop attributes.
  
• Adjusted the tech points required for unlocking certain tech module content.

[h3]Others[/h3]

• Optimized the performance in the Rift Guardian battles.
  
• Performance optimization.
  
• Bug fixes.

[h2]New Features[/h2]
[h3]Battles[/h3]

• Added HUD prompt for long-pressing to release melee skills.
  
• Added display of the settlement interface at the end of a Star Core Cube battle.
  
• Added attribute points reset function.
  
• Added function to allow carrying the same type of weapons in battle.
  
• Added exclusive dagger affix: Dagger Keeper.
  
• Added battlefield emergency rescue machine function.
  
• Added new special effects for skill “Black Hole”.

[h3]Interface[/h3]

• Added single claim button for Battle League rewards.
  
• Added special effects when receiving random rewards from chests.

[h3]Balance[/h3]

• Added detailed information display in the equipment slot.
  
• Added function to increase durability limit when achieving officers’ perfect repairs.

[h3]Star View[/h3]

• Added cooldown period for rift challenges after victory.

[h3]Others[/h3]

• Companion “Levia” now is available.

[h2]Improvements & Optimizations[/h2]
[h3]Battles[/h3]

• Adjusted rift difficulty levels to 1, 11, 21, 41, 61, 81 and 100.
  
• Optimized the handling feel of deploying the shield with Big Jack.
  
• Grayed out buffs in the buff chest selection interface upon reaching their maximum stack.
  
• Optimized the display of the kill points counter.
  
• Optimized the performance of the skill “Electromagnetic Crash Nails”.
  
• Optimized the flight trajectory of skill “Incendiary”.
  
• Optimized the jump-and-land effect for vehicles.
  
• Made the explosive barrels in Mineral Strongholds interactable.
  
• Optimized the display of certain buff icons.
  
• Adjusted elite dropped chests to kill points counters.
  
• Increased the number of revival times during battles.

[h3]Interface[/h3]

• Optimized the attribute points allocation interface.
  
• Adjusted the skill’s unlock order in tech tree.
  
• Optimized the materials display in the equipment upgrade interface.
  
• Now maintains the original selected item state when returning to the crafting interface from the redeem interface.

[h3]Star View[/h3]

• Optimized the planet levels to align with the player’s level.
  
• Optimized the display of the Rift Guardians and its surrounding space domain.

[h3]Missions[/h3]

• Optimized the flow of the base missions.
  
• Optimized the flow of the main mission’s prologue chapter.
  
• Optimized the Tech Tree skill unlock mission requirement in the prologue missions.

[h3]Balance[/h3]

• Adjusted certain equipment bonus attributes.
  
• Balanced the enemies’ and players’ attributes.

[h3]Others[/h3]

• Performance optimization.
  
• Bug fixes.

[h2]New Features[/h2]
[h3]Battles[/h3]

• Domain levels now adjust dynamically based on the player's level.
  
• Remaining troop count is now displayed during battles.
  
• Added new melee weapon: Radiant Ring Blade.
  
• Added notification icons and sound effects for low ammunition.
  
• Added elite affix: Whirlwind.
  
• Added prompts for low fuel.
  
• Added weak points for cannons, machine gun turrets, and missile turrets, allowing for extra damage upon hit.
  
• Added manual unlocking for new tech modules.

[h3]Interface[/h3]

• Added a buff section to the catalog.
  
• Added an officer icon for enhanced visibility.

[h3]Balance[/h3]

• Added attributes display for critical hit rate, critical damage, movement speed bonus, attack speed bonus, and melee damage in weapon details.
  
• New officers will now receive randomized attributes upon acquisition.

[h3]Star View[/h3]

• Added war fog.
  
• Added special effects for opening space chests.

[h3]Others[/h3]

• New Six Rift Protectors event.

[h2]Improvements & Optimizations[/h2]
[h3]Battles[/h3]

• Removed shields from buff chests.
  
• Increased bullet drop rates.
  
• Optimized the NPC models in the prologue chapter.
  
• Optimized the handling of solid shotguns and plasma shotguns.
  
• Optimized the weapon trajectory effects.
  
• Optimized the summoning positions of cannons, machine gun turrets, and missile turrets.
  
• Optimized the special attack frequency of the Black Widow. Now its primary fire can trigger the detonation of the floating ball for its alt fire.
  
• Optimized the enemy health bar display.
  
• Optimized the timing for great impact hits.
  
• Optimized the death icon display in multiplayer gameplay.
  
• Increased the explosive damage inflicted by thrown explosive barrels.
  
• Increased the cooldown period for the Medic's alliance skills.
  
• Increased the number of enemy leaders that must be eliminated in the Pirate Hideout battle.
  
• Adjusted all space station attack to a large-scale fortress battle.

[h3]Interface[/h3]

• Optimized the content displayed in the battle settlement interface.

[h3]Balance[/h3]

• Balanced the health and shields of troops while reducing their base damage output.
  
• Lowered the damage output of Thermal Shotshell SX and Defensive Shotshell SX-800.
  
• Increased the base movement speed of characters.

[h3]Missions[/h3]

• Optimized the narrative videos and dialogues in the main mission’s prologue chapter.
  
• Optimized the base mission process.
  
• Removed the side mission "The Tank in Town".
  
• Reduced the difficulty of the prologue mission battles.
  
• Lowered the difficulty of the "Space Station Assault" missions while increasing the presence of allied support troops.

[h3]Others[/h3]

• Performance optimization.
  
• Bug fixes.

[h2]New Features[/h2]
[h3]Battles[/h3]

• Added distinct icons for different battlefield buffs.
  
• Added sound effects for shield breaking, after breaking, and recovery.
  
• Added color indicators for the rarity of dropped equipment.
  
• Added a fallback option for graphics settings.
  
• Added estimated Rift battle duration.
  
• Added "Sniper" affix.
  
• Added interactive explosives and Pem's Eggs within battle scenes.
  
• Added notification when weapons have no durability.
  
• Added Alt Fire for SMG.
  
• Added battlefield buffs related to Kill Points.
  
• Added a new Encounter Battle scene: Auryto Spore Battlefield.
  
• Increased the number of leaders (bosses) required to be defeated in rifts such as the Hatchery and Pirate Hideout.

[h3]Interface[/h3]

• Added red dot prompt when attribute points are unallocated.
  
• Added detailed information for attribute points.
  
• Added red dot prompt when there is equippable gear.

[h3]Star View[/h3]

• Added quick key for filtering the large map.

[h3]Missions[/h3]

• Added recommended Combat Power for attack-type missions.

[h3]Others[/h3]

• Unlocked Athena and Barbara as player companions, allowing them to be brought into cities and battles.

[h2]Improvements & Optimizations[/h2]
[h3]Battles[/h3]

• The Rift selection interface now displays the player's Combat Power.
  
• Integrated vehicle commands into the F1 command system.
  
• Optimized detailed descriptions of battlefield buffs.
  
• Extended the duration of the Weaken buff.
  
• Optimized the firing experience of the SMG.
  
• Optimized melee skill hotkey when F key is long-pressed and then released.
  
• Reduced the flight speed of cannon projectiles in certain affixes.
  
• Optimized Sniper’s attack effects.
  
• Optimized the hit reaction when soldiers have shields.

[h3]Star View/h3]

• Teammate HUD now is displayed on the map.
  
• Fixed the issue of certain materials lacking acquisition methods.

[h3]In-Cities[/h3]

• Fixed the dark lighting in certain areas in Lima.
  
• Fixed the issue of material prices not being displayed in the NPC store purchase interface.

[h3]Balance[/h3]

• Optimized the display effect of negative soldier attributes.
  
• Reduced the durability loss of equipment upon battle failure.
  
• Removed food-related settings.
  
• Increased the number of skills required to activate the professional set effects.

[h3]Interface[/h3]

• Replaced proficiency icons.

[h3]Missions[/h3]

• Added ship battle gameplay to mission objectives.
  
• Optimized base mission flow.

[h3]Others[/h3]

• Performance optimization.
  
• Bug fixes.

[h2]New Features[/h2]
[h3]Battles[/h3]

• Added 6 new regional bosses (Rift Protectors).
  
• - Added an alliance skill for replenishing ammunition in battle.
  
• - Added new battlefield enhancement buffs.
  
• - Added Pem Eggs as new interactable objects in battles.
  
• - Added Energy Nexus rift new gameplay.

[h3]Interface[/h3]

• Added level restrictions for equipment of different rarities.
  
• Added Officer slots in the Deployment interface, and Officer categories in the Troops interface.
  
• Adjusted exchanged leaders and elite soldiers in the exchange system as officers.
  
• Added officer equipment slots (equipment acquisition methods not yet available).

[h3]Balance[/h3]

• Added companion upgrade feature.
  
• Added special drop materials for the Rift Guardian gameplay.

[h3]Star View[/h3]

• Added usage restrictions for teleportation items.

[h3]Missions[/h3]

• Clicking on “track item” now initiates a tracking mission and prompts a notification.
  
• New colony and space station occupation event.

[h2]Improvements & Optimizations[/h2]
[h3]Battles[/h3]

• Optimized rifle firing animations.
  
• Optimized hitting effects for certain weapons.
  
• Reduced environmental damage to allied units.
  
• Optimized the display of ammunition drops.
  
• Optimized visual effects to distinguish between enemies and allies for the Empath affix.
  
• Increased the size of all elites and leaders.
  
• Optimized the Parasitic Comet battle gameplay.
  
• Increased the strength of explosive weapons and decreased their ammunition capacity.
  
• Increased the kill points gained from defeating elite and leader enemies, and decreased the kill points required for buff exchanges in the battlefield exchange machines.
  
• Fixed the abnormal materials acquired from chests in battle.
  
• Fixed the issue where toggling the rifle scope while using Portable Guided Missiles would cause the rifle model to disappear.
  
• Fixed the issue where the boss in Star Core Cube's Tactical Capture mode did not spawn correctly.

[h3]Star View/h3]

• Optimized the interactable logic for rift displays.
  
• Fixed the issue where changing the currently deployed spacecraft position in the deployment interface caused overlapping spacecraft positions in Star View.
  
• Fixed the teleportation failure when using teleport items while being attracted by a parasitic meteor.

[h3]Interface[/h3]

• Adjusted the entrance for Battle League, Star Core Cube, and other events interfaces.
  
• Optimized the display of general combat power.
  
• Optimized prompts for insufficient proficiency.
  
• Optimized the catalog feature.
  
• Fixed the issue where the tech interface unlock content was displayed incorrectly after loading different character profiles.

[h3]Missions[/h3]

• Optimized the display of accepting an item-tracking mission.
  
• Adjusted some dialogues in the main mission’s prologue chapter.
  
• Adjusted some dialogues in the base missions.
  
• Fixed the issue preventing completion of the mission "The Trapped Guy Destrov" after reloading the game.

[h3]Balance[/h3]

• Adjusted the order of feature unlocks.
  
• Adjusted the values related to unlocking profession proficiency content.
  
• Adjusted material drops in encounter battles and rifts.
  
• Fixed the abnormal attribute bonuses for Longbow upgrades.

[h3]Others[/h3]

• Performance optimization.
  
• Bug fixes.