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Beta 8 "'SPLOSIONS" BIG Patch (Beta 8.3.7)

The Good Patch


Big patch this time, almost a major update, with lots of quality of life improvements and fixes.

Here's a high level change log:

[h2]New content and features[/h2]
  • New skin items (tacticool NVGs anyone?)


[h2]Improvements[/h2]
  • Added the map size and threat level options for the randomly generated missions
  • Added the Field of View customization to the replay system
  • Improved variety of the generated maps
  • Tweaked the cost of weapons and skills
  • Reworked the UI


[h2]Fixes[/h2]
  • Fixed map generation sometimes leaving obstacles in front of some doors
  • Fixed the map editor for some players


Full Changelog


Here is the exhaustive list of changes contained in this update:
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1269020/view/3659770701529531720
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1269020/view/3659770701534401873
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1269020/view/3659770701543376674
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1269020/view/3659771154381187035
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1269020/view/6033168248052825989
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1269020/view/6033168248056433119
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1269020/view/6033168248066737485
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1269020/view/6033168248069840827

Test Branch Update! (Beta 8.3.7)

Changelog


Here's the changelog for the latest test build available right now on the test branch (check out the next chapter to try it).

[h2]Improvements[/h2]
  • Tweaked the camera obstacles transparency
  • Updated translations


[h2]Fixes[/h2]
  • Fixed grenades being consumed in campaign missions even if they weren't used
  • Fixed the setup screen button shortcuts
  • Fixed map generation placing obstacles in front of doors


Reminder: switching to the test branch


In the Steam client, right-click on the game from your library and select "Properties".
Select the "BETAS" tab.
Select the "test" branch listed in the dropdown menu under "Select the beta you would like to opt into".



The game then should automatically update to the test version.

To switch back to the public branch, just select "None" in the betas dropdown.

Test Branch Update! (Beta 8.3.6)

Changelog


Here's the changelog for the latest test build available right now on the test branch (check out the next chapter to try it).

[h2]Improvements[/h2]
  • Don't reset the FoV when switching to the "Free" replay camera
  • Hide obstacles between the camera and dead characters
  • Improved the UI
  • Updated translations


[h2]Fixes[/h2]
  • Fixed exfiltration and escort out mission generation
  • Fixed setup items being interactable when the skill panel is displayed
  • Fixed the displayed grenade names


Reminder: switching to the test branch


In the Steam client, right-click on the game from your library and select "Properties".
Select the "BETAS" tab.
Select the "test" branch listed in the dropdown menu under "Select the beta you would like to opt into".



The game then should automatically update to the test version.

To switch back to the public branch, just select "None" in the betas dropdown.

Test Branch Update! (Beta 8.3.5)

Changelog


Here's the changelog for the latest test build available right now on the test branch (check out the next chapter to try it).

[h2]New content and features[/h2]
  • Added a confirmation message when deleting the replay camera shots
  • Added exterior enemies for Escort Out and Exfiltrate missions


[h2]Improvements[/h2]
  • Increased the number of entry doors in infiltration/domination generated missions
  • Updated translations


[h2]Fixes[/h2]
  • Fixed the recruitment message appearing after creating a new squad
  • Fixed snipers not resetting their orientation after shooting a target


Reminder: switching to the test branch


In the Steam client, right-click on the game from your library and select "Properties".
Select the "BETAS" tab.
Select the "test" branch listed in the dropdown menu under "Select the beta you would like to opt into".



The game then should automatically update to the test version.

To switch back to the public branch, just select "None" in the betas dropdown.

Test Branch Update! (Beta 8.3.4)

Changelog


Here's the changelog for the latest test build available right now on the test branch (check out the next chapter to try it).

[h2]New content and features[/h2]
  • Added the "Tiny" map size to the random mission options


[h2]Improvements[/h2]
  • Instantly show camera obstacles when disabling the hiding option
  • Tweaked the building size categorization
  • Tweaked the new UI


[h2]Fixes[/h2]
  • Fixed the "hide camera obstacles" toggle not being updated when blending shots
  • Fixed double doors with different doors
  • Fixed the planning version of the transparent doors
  • Fixed the selected toggles not animating


Reminder: switching to the test branch


In the Steam client, right-click on the game from your library and select "Properties".
Select the "BETAS" tab.
Select the "test" branch listed in the dropdown menu under "Select the beta you would like to opt into".



The game then should automatically update to the test version.

To switch back to the public branch, just select "None" in the betas dropdown.