Deadzone Rogue News

[h2]Deadzone: Rogue Version 1.1.9.0[/h2]

[h3]Game Browser[/h3]

• Removed the ping metric in co-op lobby browser.
  
• Dev Note: The ping metric was too intensive on the host of the lobbies and could cause poor co-op performance. We removed this feature so co-op players can have a better experience.
  

[h3]Avatars[/h3]

• Removed unlock requirements for the Lost to the Void avatar
  
• Dev Note: This avatar was granted for early access participation. It was accidently unlocked for everyone and then the requirement reset, locking people out of it. We decided to keep it unlocked for everyone to resolve the issue.
  

[h3]Bots[/h3]

• Lowered Vassal's time between attacks so he doesn’t idle as much.
  
• Vassal's tractor beam weakpoint exposed later (1.5s ->1.9s).
  
• Lowered Vassal's weakpoint exposure time (7s -> 5s).
  
• Adjusted the Shadow Watcher's radial wave FX.
  

[h3]Fixes & Notes[/h3]

• Fixed an issue on PS5 and Xbox where TVs and monitors over 60hz were getting frames throttled to 40hz, leading to an artificially low frame rate and poor performance.
  
• Fixed a crash related to bot spawning.
  
• Fixed an issue where the game browser could not be scrolled.
  
• Fixed a softlock that could occur if a Carrier Turret was stuck on a door.
  
• Fixed an issue where you could not exit Uniform Chaos IV due to another room spawning on top of it.
  
• Fixed an issue where moving platforms in the bonus rooms would server correct joining clients.
  
• Fixed an issue where having the Intelligent weapon mod would give the player Smart Bullets forever.
  
• Fixed an issue where players could not revive in co-op in the false safe room.
  
• Fixed an issue where players could get stuck at the bottom of bonus room pits.
  
• Fixed an issue where the Shadow Watcher's Radial Wave attack was not visible for joining co-op players.
  
• Fixed an issue where enemy mine blast attacks could go through the Dome Shield.
  
• Fixed an issue where throwable objects (i.e. barrels) would experience desync when thrown as a joining client.
  
• Fixed an issue where the Forge VFX would activate when it was not supposed to.Fixed an issue where the Crossbow's reticle VFX would disappear if the player swapped weapons.
  
• Fixed an issue where the active perk widget was getting stretched and corrected spacing/scale of the active perk display (items, super items, synergies, and weapon mods)
  
• Fixed an issue where weapon mod icons would not hide after swapping to a different weapon.
  
• Fixed an issue where synergies that required locked perks would still be displayed as available.
  
• Fixed a pipe collision that would abruptly stop players.
  
• Fixed an issue where the abandon match button was not visible in the prologue mission
  
• Fixed an issue where offline hint text didn't properly hide when session type was changed to online in the multiplayer screen.
  
• Fixed an issue where in the mission select screen, if you selected a locked mission that did not support your preferred difficulty (i.e. zone 4 Prelude where preferred difficulty is normal), the UI would sometimes not properly display that the mission was unavailable.
  
• Fixed an issue where the loading screen after starting the game would always say "Docking with colony ship..." when your location was set to Apophis or Earth.
  
• Note: AMD has reported their latest GPU driver has an increased crash rate. If you are on an AMD GPU on driver version Adrenalin 25.12.1, it is recommended to roll back to an older version, 25.9.1.
  

Thanks all for the quick feedback, it's been super helpful for identifying bugs and areas we can improve in game right away. We hope this update is helpful, and happy holidays!

- Prophecy Team

[h2]Free Apophis Expansion is Out Now, December 17[/h2]
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
Enjoy a new forging system for weapon progression, 8 Missions, the powerful Radiation element, new enemies, environments, bosses, and more as part of the free "Apophis" Zone 4 Expansion!

[h2]Plus, Deadzone is 30% Off Starting December 18![/h2]

• Deadzone: Rogue is 30% off on Steam from December 18 - January 5, as part of Winter Fest
  
• This discount is for the base Deadzone game, Operative pack, and Original Sound Track
  
• For new players, we recommend waiting until the 18th to get Deadzone at a nice discount!
  
• Apophis (Zone 4) is a free major content expansion, released for the game on December 17th
  
• Apophis is part of the Deadzone: Rogue base game, no additional download of DLC is needed
  

[h2]Upgrade Weapons at Forges in Apophis Safe Rooms[/h2]

• Weapons can be modified in safe room nanite forges to receive 'Blessed Traits'
  
• Weapons with blessed traits gain unique and powerful effects, which last during that specific run
  
• Weapons that are 'blessed' also receive a permanent power level increase that carries to all zones
  
• The max power level for forged weapons can go up to +3 max, increasing max weapon level to 13
  
• Weapons gain 10% additional damage for each additional power level
  
• Forging requires tech + nanite vials (a rare currency earned by defeating enemies or using tech)
  
  

[h2]Conquer 8 New Missions[/h2]


[h4]3 New Story Missions[/h4]

• Prelude
  
• Distress Call
  
• Getting Answers
  

[h4]3 New Specialty Missions[/h4]

• Passage
  
• Vector Danger
  
• Battleline
  

[h4]2 New Challenge Missions[/h4]

• Uniform Chaos IV
  
• Ultra Nightmare
  

[h2]Harness New Radiation Element[/h2]

• Pierce enemies by directing powerful Gamma Ray laser beams at them
  
• Irradiate foes in a glowing and deadly color burst, debuffing them to boost weakpoint damage
  
• Activate a nuclear nova to emit a large energy pulse explosion that deals punishing damage
  
• New perk tree - Radiation ('Weakpoint Slayer')
  
• New Synergy - Mantle of Decay ('AOE Destroyer')
  

[h2]Blast Through New Bosses & Enemies[/h2]

Possessed miners, cybernetic witches, hulking robots, sword bearers, drones, cultists, and more await you in Apophis. Can you conquer it?

[h2]Explore Apophis, a Mysterious Asteroid Base[/h2]

Fight through a hostile asteroid base filled with a variety of underground tunnels, large cavern spaces, precious crystalline minerals and combat threats. Head deeper into the dark heart of Apophis to uncover more about your origin.

[h2]New Engine Upgrade, Improvements, and Fixes![/h2]

• Updated to Unreal Engine 5.6
  
• Various performance optimizations
  
• Tackled and slayed some pesky bugs
  

[h2]Added Save Files, Co-Op Stats, Rerolls, and More![/h2]

• Multiple Save Files added - you can now have up to 3, accessed from the main menu
  
• End of Run screen now shows co-op players' damage, kills, and equipment
  
• Wield the Crossbow in combat to dominate enemies at close range or afar!
  
• Fabricator and loot orb rerolls added as mission rewards (can activate in runs by using tech)
  
• Uncover your truth in Aphopis - an asteroid with a history that doesn’t want to be found
  
• Updated Co-Op Game Browser
  
• Finding lore logs will grant tech
  
• New weapon skins earnable in-game
  
• Twitch drops active - summer burst and hexed weapon skins
  

[h2]New MARK II Pack DLC Available Now for PC (20% Off)[/h2]

Totally optional pure cosmetic joy and available with a 20% launch discount, this DLC includes:

• ‘MARK II’ Suit Skins: Wear a unique full-body suit and helmet as a MARK II Pilot, in solo or co-op. Brain is optional!
  
• ‘MARK II’ Weapon Skin Set: Access the battle-tested ‘MARK II’ line of weapon cosmetics, available for every gun.
  
• Fortune Teller Upgrade: See into the near future with sage advice. "Will I survive my next run?" Maybe...
  
• Cyber Hoop Upgrade: Toss an explosion-prone cybernetic ball into a convenient hoop, or at friends.
  
• Player Name Style Pack: Elevate your name with 5 new styles - Azure, Jade, Crimson, Epic, and Lovely.
  
• 'MARK II' Pilot Emblems: Show off your fighting spirit with these elite badges, in cascading RGB tones.
  
• Note: Deluxe Edition players can automatically save an additional 10% by 'completing the set'
  

[h2]Thanks For Your Support, Happy Holidays![/h2]
As always, let us know any feedback so we can make Deadzone even better for you. We wanted to ship something special out for the holidays as a thank you, and hope everyone has a blast in Apophis!

- Prophecy Team

[h2]Helpful Links[/h2]

• Troubleshooting: Check this out if you're experiencing crashes or performance issues
  
• Discord: Great for sharing feedback and getting help on issues, or just hanging out
  
• Twitch Drops FAQ: Check out the action with your favorite streamers and earn rewards
  
• Reddit: Another nice place for the community to gather, and for more info
  
• QQ: Great spot for Chinese users to share feedback and get help, or hang out
  

[h3]Apophis, the free Zone 4 major content expansion, will arrive December 17![/h3]

The free "Apophis" Zone 4 Expansion includes a new forging system for weapon progression, 8 Missions, the powerful radiation element, and new enemies, environments, bosses, and more!

Check out the trailer released today for more details:
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

[h3]Plus, Deadzone is 30% off for Winter Fest from December 18 - January 5![/h3]
For new players, we recommend waiting until December 18th to get Deadzone: Rogue at a nice discount. The Deadzone game, original sound track, and operative pack will all be 30% off!

[h3]A new cosmetic DLC will also release on December 17th, the MARK II Pack[/h3]

Pure cosmetic joy - includes the MARK II weapon skins and suit, ship upgrades, nameplates, and more. Will have a 20% off launch discount for first 2 weeks, plus another 10% off for Deluxe Edition players.

[h3]We hope you have a blast with Apophis, thanks for your support[/h3]
As always, let us know any feedback so we can make Deadzone even better for you! We wanted to ship something special out before the holidays, and hope everyone has as much fun in Apophis as we have.

Happy Holidays,
The Prophecy Team

[h2]Patch Notes: Version 1.0.0.26[/h2]

• Party Time drops now only spawn for the owner
  
• Enabled options for Auto shoot on PS5
  
• Fixed an issue where Iridescent Channeling was dealing damage after the debuff was no longer applied
  

Long-range telemetry has picked up anomalies beyond the boundary.
Patterns are forming where none should exist.
Our instruments disagree… but the data persists.
Further investigation scheduled.

- Prophecy Team

[p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p][/p][h3]What to expect:[/h3]

• [p]Zone 4 - New missions and story.[/p]
• [p]New enemies and encounters.[/p]
• [p]More weapons.[/p]
• [p]Additional systems.[/p]
• [p]Extra elements, perks, and augments to experiment with.[/p]
• [p]& more.[/p][p][/p]

[p]Release window: TBD (we'll announce the exact date soon).[/p][p]Follow & wishlist: Follow us to get notified once we go live. [/p][p][/p]