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January 21, 2021 Change List

Note: All friend codes will change with this update (we fixed the 0O & I1 issues)

**Networking**

* Bullets: Fixed issue causing slightly offset bullets (affected shooting at a distance, especially noticeable with the AWP)
* Prediction: General improvements to hit detection
* Movement: Fixed issues where players could severely rubber band with a poor network connection

**Reticle**

* 4 color presets are now available from Settings -> Weapon Settings (Red, Yellow, Pink, or Green)
* Changing the reticle color will update the world UI Reticle, Reflex Lens, and Tunnel Sights

**General**

* Squads: Assorted fixes for repeat matchmaking failure while in a squad
* Friend Codes: Removed 0 and 1 from friend codes to avoid confusion
* Friends: Fixed edge case where removing a friend might remove the wrong friend
* Loadout: Fixed icon for NYE Millie

**Known Issues**

* Desktop VR: Climbing jitter can happen in some cases. Actively working on a fix for this.
* Steam VR users playing on an Oculus headset: When Purchasing Bureau Gold, you will need to take off your headset to approve the purchase
* If you see a notice that you need to "update to play" but don't see it in the store, uninstall and reinstall POP: ONE to force the upgrade to happen. You won't lose any progress or data.

Can't wait to play these new changes with all of you \~ see you in game!

January 14, 2021 Change List
Small update this week, focusing our energy on bigger changes coming soon!

General

• Minimap: Icons now have a subtle outline to help differentiate them from the background
  
• Play Screen: Mode select moved to the center and made more prominent
  
• Quest Only: Low battery popup when headset power is less than 10% when on the Play Screen
  

Known Issues

• Desktop VR: Climbing jitter can happen in some cases. Actively working on a fix for this.
  
• Steam VR users playing on an Oculus headset: When Purchasing Bureau Gold, you will need to take off your headset to approve the purchase
  
• If you see a notice that you need to "update to play" but don't see it in the store, uninstall and reinstall POP: ONE to force the upgrade to happen. You won't lose any progress or data.
  

Can't wait to play these new changes with all of you!

Runs Jan 7th to Jan 17th
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[h2]General[/h2]
* Grenade: Fixed issue where server and client grenade position could become mismatched
* Loading (Quest Only): Greatly sped up initial app launch times
* Loading: Better error handling for login/setup issues
* 1st-Install (Quest Only): Show extract status loading bar instead of 3 dots
* Bot Battle: Minor difficulty balancing
* Post Match: Confetti when you win
* Name Tags: Disabled rich text (prevents players from changing name tag colors)
* Environment: Removed Holiday Assets

[h2]Known Issues[/h2]
* Desktop VR: Climbing jitter can happen in some cases. Actively working on a fix for this.
* Steam VR users playing on an Oculus headset: When Purchasing Bureau Gold, you will need to take off your headset to approve the purchase
* If you see a notice that you need to "update to play" but don't see it in the store, uninstall and reinstall POP: ONE to force the upgrade to happen. You won't lose any progress or data.

Can't wait to play these new changes with all of you \~ see you in game!

* Bot Battle: AI improvements
* Friends: Improved load times for players with long friends lists
* Desktop: Fixed softlock on exit
* Post Match: Fixed issue where "coin sound" could get stuck
* Misc performance improvements and bug fixes


* Desktop VR: Climbing jitter can happen in some cases. Actively working on a fix for this.
* Steam VR users playing on an Oculus headset: When Purchasing Bureau Gold, you will need to take off your headset to approve the purchase
* If you see a notice that you need to "update to play" but don't see it in the store, uninstall and reinstall POP: ONE to force the upgrade to happen. You won't lose any progress or data.

Surprise coming soooooonnnn..

* New game mode that can be selected on the Play Screen
* Hang out in a private Bot Battle with a squad of friends!
* Make new friends through matchmaking or practice alone against Easy, Normal, Hard and Insane bots!


* The plains has frozen over in a big way
* Snow is melting, but holiday festivities and snowmen can be seen around the map!
* Assorted geo & collision bugfixes




* New option for muting other player who aren't on your team by default in the pre-match area
* Voice no longer disconnects if you're in-game when your squad disbands


* Desktop VR: Temporarily reverted climbing jitter fix as it caused other jitter issues
* Store: Fixed issue where store would not show up for some users
* Store: Updated timer format to be more human readable
* Networking: Some more bandwidth usage improvements
* Text: Better looking font for in-game text
* Misc performance improvements and bug fixes


* Desktop VR: Climbing jitter can happen in some cases. Actively working on a fix for this.
* Steam VR users playing on an Oculus headset: When Purchasing Bureau Gold, you will need to take off your headset to approve the purchase
* If you see a notice that you need to "update to play" but don't see it in the store, uninstall and reinstall POP: ONE to force the upgrade to happen. You won't lose any progress or data.

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Can't wait to play these new changes with all of you \~ see you in game!