Bug fixes, tweaks and adjustments based on AVGC feedback (v1.29.3.1)
A new update has been released for BlastZone 2! (v1.29.3.1) This one is focused on making several changes based on feedback and observations from the AVGC BlastZone 2 was shown at. This includes difficulty balancing, streamlining menus, screen wipes, improving ingame text, bug fixes, and more. This is a relatively small update, but it addresses many small things to improve the experience as a whole. Thanks a lot to everyone who dropped by our booth and helped contribute to making the game better!
Also, UAC access requests have been removed from the game, which may fix antivirus false-positives and administrator requirements. BlastZone 2 never made use of UAC access, but the access request is a compiler option that was never supposed to be enabled. Another long running bug that has finally been fixed is the 4k render scale issue. People running 4k monitors or high DPI scaling will now display the game properly. Any feedback on how well these fixes work for you is welcome.
Here are the full release notes for v1.29.3.1:
As usual, to make sure you have the latest version, launch the game and check the lower left corner of the title screen for “v1.29.3.1” or higher. Enjoy!
Also, UAC access requests have been removed from the game, which may fix antivirus false-positives and administrator requirements. BlastZone 2 never made use of UAC access, but the access request is a compiler option that was never supposed to be enabled. Another long running bug that has finally been fixed is the 4k render scale issue. People running 4k monitors or high DPI scaling will now display the game properly. Any feedback on how well these fixes work for you is welcome.
Here are the full release notes for v1.29.3.1:
- Increased hyper power usage for the OmegaCannon from 200 to 250
- Increased all ship damage for Mission Training mode to make enemies easier to kill
- Player 2 exploder shots are now easier to see
- Changed the wave intermission weapon unlock text to be more exciting
- Increased starting stat levels for a few level select options
- Removed screen wipe animations during the level select screen
- Removed the Local/Online selection menu when playing a multiplayer Kiosk game
- Fixed incorrect game render scaling when Windows is set to a high DPI render scale above 100%
-This fixes rendering issues with many 4k displays - Removed UAC access requests
-This fixes administrator requirement issues with some systems
-This fixes some antivirus false-positives
-UAC access was never used in BlastZone 2 and the access request in the executable manifest was left in by accident
As usual, to make sure you have the latest version, launch the game and check the lower left corner of the title screen for “v1.29.3.1” or higher. Enjoy!