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MENACE Patch #1 - Bug fixes, Improvements and New Content

[p]Hi everyone,[/p][p]The initial reception of MENACE has really blown us away! Thank you all for your patience during development, the enthusiasm, and the great feedback![/p][p]With the large number of players, there is, of course, a huge number of requests and issues that we have to take care of. Today, we present to you the first patch, in which we address a couple of urgent bug fixes and issues, but also add a little bit of new content and balancing changes.[/p][p]We will keep working hard to make the game as good as we can, so if your most desired change or fix is not in today's patch, please be patient.[/p][p]Again, thank you all for the great launch and for being part of the real start of the MENACE journey!
[/p][h3]Changelog[/h3][hr][/hr][h3]v0.6.3+16067 -- Patch #1

New Content[/h3]
  • [p]Added new unit "pirate veteran scavengers"[/p]
  • [p]Added new armor "pirate veteran scavenger armor"[/p]
  • [p]Added new unit "pirate heavy machinegun truck"[/p]
[h3]Improvements[/h3]
  • [p]Failing 'defend' objective now instantly ends the mission[/p]
  • [p]Adjusted enemy destribution[/p]
  • [p]'Recover lost cargo' drop off zone will now be displayed after collecting the cargo[/p]
  • [p]Removed 'unique to SL' text on perks[/p]
  • [p]'Rescue civilians' objective now displays an icon[/p]
  • [p]Adjusted splash-screen for ultra wide monitors[/p]
  • [p]Load button has been disabled from inside the tutorial[/p]
  • [p]Added various icons[/p]
  • [p]Adjusted various chunks[/p]
  • [p]Adjusted various description[/p]
  • [p]Anti-tank mines now also trigger for especially large units other than vehicles[/p]
  • [p]Updated Chinese translation[/p]
[h3]Bugfixes[/h3]
  • [p]FIXED LoS on spaceship wreck[/p]
  • [p]FIXED perk 'Shoot and Scoot' getting triggered by non-attacks[/p]
  • [p]FIXED newly spawned units getting displayed as 'marked'[/p]
  • [p]FIXED civilians no longer pick up supply drops[/p]
  • [p]FIXED hive queen is no longer stuck in forest[/p]
  • [p]FIXED 'evacuate to area' objective now also counts fleeing player units[/p]
  • [p]FIXED perk 'taking command' can now be used on units in watchtower     [/p]
  • [p]FIXED title menu becomes unresponsive after finishing the tutorial[/p]
  • [p]FIXED Music volume was often reset after missions[/p]
[h3]Balancing[/h3]
  • [p]Increased 'detection' for rogue army jaeger from 0 to 2[/p]
  • [p]Added 'motion scanner' accessory to pirate EMP unit[/p]
  • [p]Slightly reduced ATGM vehicle ammunition[/p]
  • [p]Increased 'hollow point' damage from 5 to 10[/p]
  • [p]'Rescue Civilians' objective is easier to fulfill[/p]
  • [p]Overhauled infantry automatic rifle stats including new sounds[/p]
  • [p]Added heat mechanic to laser rifles and plasma rifles instead of ammunition[/p]
  • [p]Morphidrin now removes 'bruised' state as well as "injured"[/p]
[h3]Known Issues[/h3]
  • [p]Linux only: Videos don't play correctly if no H264 codec is installed.[/p]
  • [p]Some antivirus programs incorrectly classify the "GameAssembly.dll" file as malware and delete it, making the game unplayable. If that happens please whitelist the "GameAssembly.dll" and "Menace.exe".[/p]
  • [p]If the game is installed on HDD drives, loading times are bad and barks are delayed.[/p]
  • [p]Cutscenes aren't affected by master volume.[/p]
  • [p]Some letters in Polish, Russian, and Ukrainian are displayed with a different font.
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[h3]Steam Reviews: Your Feedback Matters[/h3][hr][/hr][p]Now that MENACE has entered Early Access, please consider taking a moment to leave a Steam review. Early Access is a collaborative process where your thoughts and feedback matter as patches and content are developed. Even if it's a few sentences about how you feel about MENACE, it'd be a great help to the team.

[/p][h3]Community Guides and Resources[/h3][hr][/hr][p]Be sure to check out the latest community resources and official guides.
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  • [p]The Gate Rippers’ War Manual: This is a mega-compilation of guides that covers the basics of MENACE, how to use stealth, what accessories to pick, how to engage in close-quarters combat, and much more. A must-read for any prospective commander looking to excel in the Wayback.[/p]
  • [p]Squad Leaders, a Brief(ish) Overview: A fantastic overview of all the game's current Squad Leaders and what their strengths are. [/p]
  • [p]Enemy Almanac: Rogue Army: Knowing your enemy is half the battle. This guide covers the Rogue Army, what their strengths are, and how to fight them effectively. [/p]
  • [p]Official Beginner's Guide: If you're brand new to MENACE then check out our official beginner's guide that'll cover all the essentials to prepare you for the frontlines.[/p]
  • [p]Official MENACE Wiki: Do you have more questions about MENACE? We have a community-run wiki that has details and information to help you along.
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