HOTFIX #5 | Improvements, Rebalancing, and New Faction Intros

[p]Hello Scyron,

Today we are releasing Hotfix #5.
This marks our last planned update to the Demo before we move toward the official launch.

You can find the changlog below:

[/p][h2]⚔️ Heroes & Combat[/h2]

• [p]Fixed the option to hide damage numbers [/p]
• [p]Numerous fixes on evolution and artifact effects
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[h2]🧪 Potions & Items[/h2]

• [p]Fixed potion stacking which could malfunction [/p]
• [p]New potion effect on the Warlord concoction allowing life drain from enemies
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[h2]⚖️ Balancing[/h2][p]We've performed a deep pass on game balance to ensure a fairer, more challenging experience:
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• [p] Rebalanced scaling for enemies[/p]
• [p] Adjusted power levels for several skills, evolutions, and artifacts.
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[h2]🖥️ Interface[/h2]

• [p]Added animations (motion design) on several UI elements [/p]
• [p]Rework of the essence interface [/p]
• [p]Rework of the Wargear unlock interface [/p]
• [p]Rework on some icons [/p]
• [p]Added hover and press states on certain buttons [/p]
• [p]Fixed keyboard/controller focus on several menus [/p]
• [p]Fixed the fresco in 4K resolution [/p]
• [p]Added a validation popup when abandoning or quitting
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[h2]🌐 Multiplayer & Online[/h2]

• [p]Improved desync detection with a new dedicated callback [/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the leader leaving the game caused errors [/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug where players would not correctly complete the game session [/p]
• [p]Fixed desynchronization in multiplayer when fighting jungle creatures and using direct control
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[h2]🎯 Missions[/h2]

• [p]Fixed daily missions that were not triggering correctly
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[h2]✨ Visuals Effects (VFX)[/h2]

• [p]Numerous visual improvements on VFX [/p]
• [p]Major optimization of weapon effects [/p]
• [p]Optimization of thunder and storm puddle effects[/p]
• [p]General optimization of VFX materials
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[h2]🎞️ Animation & Cinematics[/h2]

• [p]Numerous visual improvements on VFX [/p]
• [p]Major optimization of weapon effects [/p]
• [p]Optimization of thunder and storm puddle effects[/p]
• [p]General optimization of VFX materials
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[h2]🖼️ Graphics & Environment[/h2]

• [p]Numerous visual improvements on VFX [/p]
• [p]Major optimization of weapon effects [/p]
• [p]Optimization of thunder and storm puddle effects[/p]
• [p]General optimization of VFX materials
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[h2]⚙️ Stability & Performance[/h2]

• [p]Numerous visual improvements on VFX [/p]
• [p]Major optimization of weapon effects [/p]
• [p]Optimization of thunder and storm puddle effects[/p]
• [p]General optimization of VFX materials [/p]

[p][/p][p]Thank you for your continued feedback on Steam Discussion and Discord, we read all of it - so keep it coming![/p][p][/p]