Deadswitch Combat News

[p][/p][p]Did you know you can test updates before they are released? Join the Discord for more info![/p][p][/p][h2]BATTLEZONE UPDATES[/h2][h3]CUSTOM LOADOUT[/h3][p][/p][p]You can create and customize a loadout for Battlezone![/p][p][/p][h3]EXTRACTION HELICOPTER[/h3][p]The Extraction Helicopter now always provides a Tactical Crate upon arrival. In addition, collecting your loot no longer spends your money, making the Tactical Crate much more effective.[/p][h3]PRESTIGE[/h3][p]When you prestige, you no longer need the Level 50 requirement to deploy in Battlezone.[/p][h3]NEW ENEMY FACTION[/h3][p]The Secret Service faction has been added to Battlezone.[/p][p][/p][h2]PLAYER & CLAN XP HISTORY[/h2][p]You can now view the XP history for players and Clans![/p][p][/p][p]Clans include the Top Contributors making it easier to see who contributes the most to a Clan.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]NEW SOLDIER ITEMS[/h2][p]A new Suit uniform has been added![/p][p][/p][p]Lots of new hair styles are also available alongside a new Eye Patch.[/p][p][/p][p]All soldier items are included in the Soldier Bundle:[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]NEW WEAPON SKINS[/h2]

• [p]M249[/p]
• [p]MP7[/p]

[p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]NEW ATTACHMENT SKINS[/h2]

• [p]1 new Sniper Scope[/p]
• [p]2 new Flashlights[/p]
• [p]2 new Suppressors[/p]

[p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]OTHER NOTES[/h2]

• [p]Stay tuned for a special Thanksgiving event next week![/p]
• [p]Increased M1911 damage[/p]
• [p]Groza-4 now chambered for 9×39mm[/p]
• [p]Increased Gyrojet damage over time[/p]
• [p]Added Operation game modes to the Editor[/p]
• [p]Improved the JSON Editor for use in the Editor[/p]
• [p]Fixed Defensive/Offensive kill stat for explosives[/p]
• [p]Improved NPC AI[/p]
• [p]Improved spawn point selection[/p]
• [p]Other bug fixes and performance optimizations[/p]

[p][/p][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]Max Prestige has increased to 100, so now's the time to grind![/p][p][/p][p]Join the Discord![/p]

[p]Did you know you can test updates before they are released? Join the Discord for more info![/p][p][/p][h2]NEW WEAPONS[/h2][h3]Intervention[/h3][p][/p][p]Powerful bolt-action sniper rifle chambered with the unique .408 CheyTac round[/p][p][/p][h3]PAW-20[/h3][p][/p][p]Semi-automatic grenade launcher with a mag size of 7 grenades[/p][p][/p][h2]CLANS[/h2][p][/p][p]The Clans menu has been overhauled to give a better overview of each clan and its members.[/p][p][/p][h2]PRESTIGE 100[/h2][p]Max Prestige has been increased to 100! For the true grinders — your journey doesn’t end at Prestige 10 anymore. Push your limits and rise all the way to Prestige 100! Remember, prestiging allows you to earn more credits from leveling up again.[/p][p][/p][h2]NEW WEAPON SKINS[/h2]

• [p]EBR-14[/p]
• [p]FAL SA58[/p]
• [p]HK417[/p]
• [p]M16A4[/p]
• [p]Uzi[/p]
• [p]Riot Shield[/p]
• [p]Katana[/p]
• [p]Fire Axe[/p]

[p]You automatically receive new skins with the Weapon Skins Bundle:[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]NEW SOLDIER ITEMS[/h2]

• [p]New GIGN helmets[/p]
• [p]New Arachnid variants[/p]

[p]You automatically receive new soldier items with the Soldier Bundle:[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]GAME SERVERS[/h2][p]New game server configurations are available:[/p]

• [p]Added clans property to restrict your server to certain Clans[/p]
• [p]Added callsign property to customize your server in the Server Browser[/p]

[p][/p][h2]OTHER NOTES[/h2]

• [p]Added secondary Russia login server for players with connection issues[/p]
• [p]Added custom fire colors for the Flamethrower[/p]
• [p]Increased M93R damage[/p]
• [p]Increased FMG-9 reload time[/p]
• [p]MAC-10 now chambered in .45 ACP[/p]
• [p]AS Val now correctly chambered in 9x39mm[/p]
• [p]DP-12 shotgun now fires 2-round burst[/p]
• [p]Bipod attachment now reduces recoil[/p]
• [p]Reduced default time for Assassination games to 3 minutes[/p]
• [p]Added Hatchet drop to Jailbreak Operation[/p]
• [p]Revive time paused when reviving an ally[/p]
• [p]Fixed Extraction Helicopter bug in Battlezone[/p]
• [p]Reduced weapon costs in Tactical Crate[/p]
• [p]Added Hide Blood and Hide Dead Bodies settings[/p]
• [p]Updated Tutorial[/p]
• [p]Improved mobile version controls + HUD[/p]
• [p]Updated Warehouse map + other cosmetic map updates[/p]

[p]Lock and load — now's your chance to earn some exclusive headgear![/p][p][/p][h3]HUNT FOR THE LANTERNS[/h3][p][/p][p]During this Halloween event, Zombies and Infestors have a chance to drop Jack-o'-Lanterns![/p][p]Collect 100 to unlock 2 exclusive Jack-o'-Lantern headgear items.[/p][p][/p][h3]BLOOD MOON[/h3][p]Games also have a chance to use a special Blood Moon lighting.[/p][p][/p][p]Happy Halloween![/p][p][/p]

[p]This game update is packed with improvements and new content![/p][p][/p][h2]MAP UPDATES[/h2][p]Every map in the game has been updated — some just with fresh visual upgrades, and others with significant layout redesigns to improve gameplay flow and combat balance.[/p][p][/p][h3]IMPROVED LAYOUTS FOR BETTER ENGAGEMENTS[/h3][p]Several maps have been adjusted to reduce long, open sightlines that previously encouraged sniper dominance. The new layouts promote more tactical movement, closer combat opportunities, and better cover flow while still keeping long-range play viable.[/p][p][/p][h2]FIRING RANGE[/h2][p][/p][p]You can now instantly test and fine-tune your loadouts in the Firing Range![/p][p][/p][h2]NEW EQUIPMENT[/h2][p][/p][p]Deployable Cover is now available for the Support class![/p][p][/p][h2]NEW SOLDIER ITEMS[/h2][p][/p][p]A new Hoodie uniform plus 3 new callsigns![/p][p][/p][h2]NEW WEAPON & ATTACHMENT SKINS[/h2]

• [p]New G3SG1 skins[/p]
• [p]New ACR 6.8 skins[/p]
• [p]New AK-47 skins[/p]
• [p]New AS VAL skins[/p]
• [p]New M4A1 skins[/p]
• [p]New SCAR-12 skins[/p]
• [p]New UMP-45 skins[/p]
• [p]New MAC-10 skins[/p]
• [p]New USP .45 skins[/p]
• [p]1 new Aimpoint skin[/p]
• [p]1 new Sniper Scope skin[/p]

[p]These new skins are automatically included in the Skin Bundles:[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]GAME SERVERS[/h2][p]Deadswitch Combat has partnered with Imperium Hosting, a veteran-owned & operated hosting company, offering new Dedicated Servers! [/p][p]Host a Dedicated Server[/p][p]Check out the official announcement for more info:[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h3]NEW SERVER PROPERTIES[/h3]

• [p]Added adjustable pingTimeout[/p]
• [p]Added adjustable pingInterval[/p]
• [p]Added adjustable maxVoteChoices [/p]

[p][/p][h2]OTHER NOTES[/h2]

• [p]Stay tuned for a special Halloween event this week! ːsteamhappyː[/p]
• [p]Added hip-fire inaccuracy when not aiming[/p]
• [p]Increased M60E4 damage and recoil[/p]
• [p]Slightly reduced WA2000 damage and fire rate[/p]
• [p]Slightly increased character sprint speed[/p]
• [p]Reduced mobility for AX-50 and GM6 Lynx[/p]
• [p]Added new Camera Speed While Aiming setting[/p]
• [p]Added ability to assign Middle Mouse + Mouse Wheel to controls[/p]
• [p]Added new Battlezone server locations[/p]
• [p]Added new filters for Quick Join[/p]
• [p]Friends connected to servers are now shown in the Server Browser[/p]
• [p]New sandbag and door styles[/p]
• [p]Performance and memory usage optimizations[/p]
• [p]Other minor bug fixes and UI updates[/p]