Boss Fighters News

⚔️ Gameplay Changes:

✅ Server Authority System: We’ve made significant updates to the network architecture, shifting most in-match player actions to a server-authority model. This enhances match stability and fairness, though it may cause higher ping to impact gameplay more noticeably. To get the best experience, we recommend selecting the server with the lowest ping.
✅ Anti-Cheat Integration: Our new anti-cheat solution is here to deter cheating and ensure fair play, providing a balanced environment for all players.
✅ Rescue Fighters from Boss Claw: Allies captured by the boss can now be saved by targeting and shooting the boss’s claws! Hit the claw to free your teammates and turn the tides of battle.
✅ Weapon Spread Mechanics: Weapon spread has been adjusted to respond dynamically based on weapon type, movement speed, and other factors, adding more tactical depth to combat.

🔊 Sound and Effects:
✅ New SFX and Music: Immerse yourself in the game with a richer audio experience, featuring new sound effects and music throughout.
✅ Match Start Alert: A new audio alert and auto-focus feature has been added to notify players when a match begins, even if the game is minimized.

🔧 Other Improvements:
✅ Report System Expansion: You can now report players for rule violations during matches (by pressing Esc) and from the main menu after matches. Help us keep the game fair and safe!
✅ Crash Fixes: Fixed issues that caused crashes when minimizing and reopening the game, as well as certain physics-related crashes.

🚧 BOSS FIGHTERS is on maintenance until Nov 13—something BIG is coming! 👀

We’re prepping a new build packed with updates, dropping on November 14.

Get ready! 🔥

✨ New Features:

🎃 Halloween Mode: Added a new Halloween Mode where players collect pumpkins during matches. A leaderboard has been introduced to track pumpkin collection for both VR and FS players. Compete for the top spot!

⚔️ Gameplay Changes:

• Melee Weapon Energy Adjustment: Refined the energy consumption mechanics for melee weapons. Energy now depletes more predictably, and the damage dealt to fighters by melee weapons has been rebalanced for fairness.
  
  
• Auto Aim for Boss Laser: The boss’s laser now includes auto-aim functionality, making it easier to target and eliminate fighters.
  
  
• Improved Game Synchronization: The frequency of desynchronizations has been reduced, resulting in smoother gameplay.
  

🔧 Fixes:

• Match Rewards Bug Fix: Resolved an issue where players would receive 0 in-game currency in Match Rewards. Players now correctly earn rewards at the end of matches.
  
  
• VFX Block Fix: Fixed a bug where the visual effects from the slime lobber blocked damage from the RailGun. This issue no longer affects gameplay.
  
  
• Gadget Recharge in Claws: Fighters can no longer recharge their gadgets while being grabbed by the boss's claws. Now, players with depleted abilities can be transported directly to the grinder without interference.
  

⚖️ Balancing Adjustments:

Rebalanced several gameplay parameters, including:

• Boss Laser Damage
  
• Boss HP
  
• Fighter Lives
  
• Boss HP Regeneration Rate
  
• Fighter Weapon Damage
  
• Cooldown for Fighter Gadgets
  
• Fighter Orb Change: The mechanic for the fighter's orb that affects gadget cooldowns has been updated to enhance gameplay strategy.
  

🚩 Known Issues:

• Skin Removal Button: The button for removing skins is still not functional. We are working on a solution.
  
  
• Match Desynchronization: While reduced, some players may still experience desynchronization during matches, particularly at high ping. Further optimizations are in progress.
  
  
• Respawn Button for Stuck Players: If a player gets stuck in the game’s textures, they can use the Respawn button by moving in any direction until the option becomes available.
  
  
• Login Screen Queue Pop-up: If the "Login Queued" pop-up persists during login, restarting the game should resolve the issue.
  

We are happy to tell you about the changes in the upcoming update. 🔥

✨ New Features:

• Energy Consumption for Boss Weapons: Melee weapons for the boss (Hammer and Mace) now have an energy reserve. When the energy is depleted, the weapons will automatically switch to the claws. If there isn’t enough energy to use the weapons, they won’t switch until sufficient energy is regained.
  
• Tooltips in Menu: Added tooltips when hovering over items and sections in the menu. These helpful pop-ups provide players with more clarity about the game and available actions.
  

⚔️ Gameplay Changes:

• Boss HP Autoscaling: Improved the boss's HP autoscaling mechanics when fighters leave the match early. Now, the autoscaling is proportional to the boss's lost HP at the time the fighter leaves.
  
• Toxic Arena Map Update: Significant optimizations were made to the Toxic Arena map. The tower was replaced with containers to improve game balance.
  
• Key Binding Settings: Players can now customize key bindings to their preferred control setup, providing more flexibility in how they control characters.
  

🔧 Fixes:

• Claw Direction Fix: Fixed a bug where the boss's claws would aim toward slime lobber projectiles stuck on the boss. Now, the claws are always correctly oriented.
  
• Fighter Movement Input Issue: Resolved an issue where fighters would lose input control after being hit with a melee weapon, preventing them from moving around the map.
  
• Railgun Scope Bug: Fixed a bug where fighters would get stuck in the railgun scope and couldn’t exit until respawning.
  
• Demand Indicator Fix: Improved the Demand status indicator, ensuring it accurately reflects the live queue status.
  
• Skin Application Fix: Conducted a full refactor of the skin application system, improving how skins are applied to all in-game items.
  

🚩 Known Issues:

• Skin Removal Button: The skin removal button is not functioning properly. A fix is in progress.
  
• Match Desynchronization: Players may still experience desynchronization during matches, especially with high ping. We are actively working on reducing these occurrences.
  
• Respawn Button for Stuck Players: If a player gets stuck in the game’s textures, they can use the Respawn button. To activate it, try moving in any direction until the button becomes available.
  
• Login Screen Queue Pop-up: If the "Login Queued" pop-up remains on the screen for an extended period during login, try restarting the game to resolve the issue.
  
• Skin Display Issues: Some skins, particularly for gadgets and bosses, may not display correctly. We are continuing to work on improving the skin application system.
  

What’s better than one arena map in BOSS FIGHTERS? How about TWO?! 🎉 Plus a bunch of other awesome surprises in tomorrow's new build.

And the best part? The game’s free, and everyone’s welcome!

Tomorrow, Friday, 6 PM UTC. Be there, or miss out on all the fun! 😎