Deadswitch Combat News

[h3]From Friday to Sunday, all players will earn Double XP![/h3][p][/p][p]This XP event stacks with any XP Tokens you have active.[/p]

[p]To test updates before they are released, join the Discord here![/p][p][/p][h2]MULTIPLAYER PARTIES[/h2][p][/p][p]You can now create and join parties for multiplayer! [/p][p]Players in a party will remain on the same team for team games, making it easier to play with friends.[/p][p][/p][p]Note: You must be logged into a Deadswitch Combat account to create/join a party.[/p][p][/p][h2]IN-GAME EVENTS[/h2][p]A comprehensive event system has been added! [/p][p]Check the Events tab in the main menu to see current and upcoming events. [/p][p][/p][p]Stay tuned for more details on a special Halloween event...[/p][p][/p][h2]NEW SOLDIER ITEMS & VARIANTS[/h2][p][/p][p]This update includes over 200 new soldier items![/p]

• [p]120 new headgears[/p]
• [p]29 new masks[/p]
• [p]12 new eyewears[/p]
• [p]38 new vests[/p]
• [p]9 new backpacks[/p]
• [p]1 new uniform[/p]

[h3]INTRODUCING ITEM VARIANTS[/h3][p][/p][p]Item Variants are now available, allowing you to further customize the appearance of your soldier![/p][p][/p][p]All soldier items are automatically included in the Soldier Bundle:[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]CALLSIGN COLORS[/h2][p][/p][p]You can now apply a color to your callsign![/p][p][/p][h2]GAME SERVERS[/h2]

• [p]Added ability to add a password for your server[/p]
• [p]Added adjustable tick rate[/p]
• [p]Added adjustable host property[/p]

[p]Did you know you can start your own multiplayer server in just a few seconds? [/p][p]Check out this guide for more details: [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]OTHER NOTES[/h2]

• [p]Increased PP-19 Bizon damage[/p]
• [p]Increased MG3 recoil and reload time[/p]
• [p]Reduced XM7 damage and fire rate[/p]
• [p]Reduced W2000 damage[/p]
• [p]Reduced SA58 SPR reload time[/p]
• [p]Adjusted sniper rifle damage drop off[/p]
• [p]Reduced camera speed while aiming[/p]
• [p]Reduced Tazer cost[/p]
• [p]Increased character slide cooldown time[/p]
• [p]Increased Dragonfire hitbox[/p]
• [p]Fixed bug when starting a multiplayer Operation game[/p]
• [p]Performance optimizations for large maps[/p]
• [p]Other minor bug fixes and UI changes[/p]

[p]This update is packed with new content and major improvements — including new weapons, new skins, new soldier items, tons of UI upgrades, and an Early Access reward for all players![/p][p][/p][h2]NEW WEAPONS[/h2][p]A weapon poll was hosted on the Official Discord, with the top 3 winners being added to the game! Make sure to join the Discord to cast your vote for future game content.[/p][h3]ASh-12[/h3][p]Assault rifle with high damage output, chambered for the powerful 12.7×55mm round[/p][p][/p][h3]Gyrojet[/h3][p]Unique pistol that fires rocket-propelled rounds that gain speed and power the farther they travel[/p][p][/p][h3]XR-SMG[/h3][p]Tactical SMG with railgun technology that delivers high-impact firepower[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]NEW AIM MECHANICS[/h2][p]Aiming your weapon (default right-click) now zooms in instead of zooming out your view. When aiming, your view focuses more closely on your target. [/p][p]This change improves balance by reducing peripheral vision while enhancing long-range precision — a more realistic feel for aiming! [/p][p]If you prefer the old aiming style, toggle the new Zoom In When Aiming setting[/p][p][/p][h2]NEW PERKS & SUPPORT[/h2][p]New Perks and Support are available from the Tactical Crate:[/p][p]The Survival Bundle is now available! Automatically unlock all Survival items:[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]NEW SOLDIER ITEMS[/h2][p]As a tribute to Arsenal Online and my Tactical Weapon Pack games, new Dummy soldier items have been added! You can now customize your soldier to look like a target dummy.[/p][p][/p][p]These items are automatically available for you with the Soldier Bundle:[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]NEW WEAPON SKINS[/h2]

• [p]AX50 (1 new skin)[/p]
• [p]DSR-1 (1 new skin)[/p]
• [p]Barrett M82 (3 new skins)[/p]
• [p]GM6 Lynx (3 new skins)[/p]
• [p]MG36 (1 new skin)[/p]
• [p]HK21 (2 new skins)[/p]
• [p]RPK (1 new skin)[/p]
• [p]SMAW (1 new skin)[/p]
• [p]P90 (2 new skins)[/p]
• [p]Vector (2 new skins)[/p]
• [p]AK-47 (2 new skins)[/p]
• [p].44 Magnum (2 new skins)[/p]
• [p]Desert Eagle (3 new skins)[/p]
• [p]G3SG1 (1 new skin)[/p]
• [p]PKP Pecheneg (1 new skin)[/p]
• [p]Fire Axe (1 new skin)[/p]
• [p]Katana (3 new skins)[/p]
• [p]Baseball Bat (1 new skin)[/p]
• [p]Combat Knife (1 new skin)[/p]
• [p]Machete (2 new skins)[/p]
• [p]Sledgehammer (1 new skin)[/p]

[p]These skins are automatically available for you with the Weapon Skins Bundle:
[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]NEW ATTACHMENT SKINS[/h2]

• [p]Red Dot (5 new skins)[/p]
• [p]Aimpoint (1 new skin)[/p]
• [p]Sniper Scope (2 new skins)[/p]
• [p]Suppressor (1 new skin)[/p]

[p]These skins are automatically available for you with the Attachment Skins Bundle:
[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]WEAPON TAGS[/h2][p]The weapon selection menu now highlights standout weapons in each class. For example, a shotgun with the highest damage of all shotguns will display Highest Damage in Class. This makes it easier to identify top performers at a glance.[/p][p][/p][h2]WORKSHOP BROWSER[/h2][p]You can now browse all your subscribed Workshop items directly in-game! Use the search bar to easily filter items, and view detailed previews for each map without leaving the game.[/p][p][/p][h2]EARLY ACCESS REWARD[/h2][p]As a thank you for playing Deadswitch Combat during Early Access, each player can collect an additional 5,000 Credits! Collect your reward in the SOLDIER menu. ːsteamhappyː[/p][p][/p][h2]OTHER NOTES[/h2]

• [p]Reduced XM7 damage[/p]
• [p]Reduced GM6 Lynx damage[/p]
• [p]Increased MG3 recoil[/p]
• [p]Added Fists as a melee weapon selection[/p]
• [p]Increased Riot Shield mobility and attack speed[/p]
• [p]Character slide speed is now adjusted based on weapon mobility[/p]
• [p]Added slight weapon inaccuracy while sliding[/p]
• [p]Added Stim Shot for most Operations[/p]
• [p]Added blank map option for Editor[/p]
• [p]Added Respawn Time to game settings[/p]
• [p]Improved lighting and surface details for maps and objects[/p]
• [p]Fixed bug when changing hair color[/p]
• [p]Fixed launcher attachments (Fragmentation and High Explosive)[/p]
• [p]Increased VIP health in Assassination[/p]
• [p]Updated garage door appearance[/p]
• [p]Friends, clan members, and in-game players are sorted to the top of the online player list[/p]
• [p]Server optimizations[/p]
• [p]Other minor bug fixes and UI changes[/p]

[p]A small QOL patch based on the Early Access launch weekend.[/p][p]Thank you to all players for your feedback![/p][p][/p]

• [p]Friends now sorted to top of Home player list[/p]
• [p]Added Hide Chat History setting[/p]
• [p]Added /clear chat command[/p]
• [p]Creating a Clan now requires Level 25[/p]
• [p]Faster reload time for deployed M2HB[/p]
• [p]Increased health for Shotgun Turret, Sniper Turret, Flamethrower Turret, and Grenade Turret[/p]
• [p]Increased Stealth Airstrike damage[/p]
• [p]Improved AI for heroes in Operations[/p]
• [p]Added ability to play downloaded Workshop items right from the More menu[/p]
• [p]Fixed Night Mode for Survival games[/p]
• [p]Performance improvements[/p]
• [p]Other UI and minor bug fixes[/p]

[p]Stay tuned for a bigger content update later this week![/p][p]Make sure to join the official Discord to get involved with future game updates.[/p]

[p]DEADSWITCH COMBAT launches on Early Access tomorrow - remember to add it to your wishlist![/p][p][/p][p]Join the official Discord to get involved with the community: http://discord.gg/B9vKMRz4ut [/p][p][/p][h2]Patch Notes[/h2][p]The latest build (v0.1.8-beta) includes some cool new features:[/p][p][/p][h3]VIDEO SPOTLIGHT[/h3][p]The Home screen now contains a video spotlight - share your video for a chance to have it featured![/p][p][/p][h3]NEW ACHIEVEMENTS[/h3][p]2 new achievements are available![/p][p][/p][h3]OPERATIONS[/h3][p]- Added pre-game countdown for Operations[/p][p]- Increased starting ammo based on difficulty[/p][p]- Increased player damage resistance for Hard and Veteran[/p][p][/p][h3]OTHER NOTES[/h3][p]- Added Tutorial[/p][p]- Garage doors now auto-close after 5 seconds[/p][p]- Reduced Zuni rocket explosion radius[/p][p]- Increased Battlezone level requirement to 25[/p][p]- Fixed bots from buying too many M2HBs in Survival[/p][p]- Other UI and minor bug fixes[/p]