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STEEL SWARM APOCALYPSE Patch Notes 2025_4_3

[h2]Free XBT Rotation:[/h2]
  • Freedom
  • Sphinx
  • Panther
  • Inso
  • Khan



[h2]⚙️ General Fixes & Improvements[/h2]

  • Fixed bot getting stuck in practice mode
  • Fixed incorrect team assignment in launcher match statistics
  • Reverted Steam Next Fest XP multiplier
  • Added Mantis icon to the minimap and announcement on spawn
  • Fixed issue where friends list and chat were not connecting


[h2] ːsteamthisː Drone & Mine Fixes[/h2]

  • Fixed mine and invisibility issues related to Mine Drone relocation
  • Fixed Mega Mine Drone exploding immediately upon becoming visible


[h2]💀 XBT & Visual Effects[/h2]

  • Fixed missing explosion effects on certain XBTs and added Xalium VFX
  • Fixed issue where Sphinx’s charge visual effect remained on screen after death


[h2]🧠 UI & Controls[/h2]

  • Changed free camera key to Alt
  • Removed Middle Mouse as freecam key
  • Set Middle Mouse to be click-to-move input
  • Increased XBT infrared visibility aura range from 12.4 to 16


[h2]🔊 Sound Effects (SFX)[/h2]

  • Added new gear sound effects:

    • Repair Kit
    • Radar Kit
    • Airlocking Gear
    • Stun Immunity Gear
    • Shield Gear
    • Counterfire Gear
    • Engine Stop Gear
    • Teleport Gear
    • Cold Blood Gear
    • Optical Invisibility Start


  • Extended teleport sound effect and made it audible to other players
  • Streetwalk sign ambience sound



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