Deadswitch Combat News

[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]

[p][/p][p]I'm excited to announce a new partnership with Imperium Hosting — a veteran-owned & operated hosting company that has supported Deadswitch Combat since the beginning. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]You can now easily setup dedicated servers for Deadswitch Combat directly through Imperium Hosting! This makes it easier than ever to host persistent, powerful multiplayer servers for your friends, clan, or events. [/p][p]Because Imperium Hosting offers better performance with lower costs, official Deadswitch Combat servers now run on their hosting platform to give players the best experience possible. [/p][p]Check it out: https://imperiumhosting.net/deadswitch-combat[/p][p][/p][h2]Why Imperium Hosting? [/h2]

• [p]High-performance dedicated servers[/p]
• [p]Multi-region availability[/p]
• [p]Easy to use server management dashboard[/p]
• [p]Flexible configuration options[/p]
• [p]Great for communities and competitive events[/p]

[p]Host a Dedicated Server Now![/p][p][/p][h2]Still Want to Host Yourself? [/h2][p]No problem — LAN hosting and custom networking setups are still fully supported in Deadswitch Combat, just like before. Imperium Hosting simply gives players more power, more flexibility, and less setup hassle. [/p][p][/p][h2]Game Update [/h2][p]Stay tuned for the next game update and a special Halloween event this week! ːsteamhappyː[/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][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

[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]