Zero Caliber devblog - Huge December content update, dedicated servers & PvP!
Hey everyone,
The next Zero Caliber update is coming soon, and it’s gonna be a huge one!
We have mentioned a few things about it in our latest devlog (besides dedicated servers and the PvP game mode): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBrrAAi-ScM
It’s going to be both a content- and an optimization update.
We’re aiming for a mid-December release. Here’s a short summary of what you can expect:
The current tutorial map has been almost the same since the game’s release back in 2018. It was time to overhaul it, which will be benefitial for new players and Zero Caliber veterans alike.
The new tutorial will guide players through all the features that are currently in the game as well as explain the gameplay mechanics better.
Doing all this in a brand new, visually rich environment!
We’ll continue the storyline with an epic new mission in a brand new environment!
We’re also adding three new weapons: the USP, the MK18 and a new SCAR variant.
All three weapons are coming with unique weapon skins!
Poor shotguns will finally recieve proper reloading mechanics. Sarah Connor style included!
We have been knee-deep in the game's code to perform major optimizations which will have a major effect on the game's performance.
We're hoping that this, coupled with network optimization will hugely improve the multiplayer performance as well.
We have to mention the new projectile mechanics: the amount of damage a bullet does will now be calculated by incorporating distance as well. This means that each weapon will have an optimal range and will lose punch outside of this range. We're adding new enemy death animations to spice things up.
Virtual gunstock is coming as well!
We have addressed the issue where Rift S or Quest controllers might not be getting proper key bindings. This will be fixed in the update!
We have also fixed countless community reported issues.
This is just a very short list of the things that will be part of the update. The full patch notes will accompany the update itself.
As you might be aware, we have been working on dedicated servers for a while now. If, and only IF everything goes as planned, we might be firing them up in December.
In case of unforeseen technical issues, this will only happen later in January.
We're very close to testing the game's PvP game mode! We're trying to get everything needed for it done in December but once again, unforeseen issues might hinder our plans.
We will be posting updates concerning both dedicated servers and PvP on our social media channels, follow us if you don't want to miss the news about possible testing periods!
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Thank you all for your continuous support and feedback!
XREAL Games Team
The next Zero Caliber update is coming soon, and it’s gonna be a huge one!
We have mentioned a few things about it in our latest devlog (besides dedicated servers and the PvP game mode): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBrrAAi-ScM
It’s going to be both a content- and an optimization update.
We’re aiming for a mid-December release. Here’s a short summary of what you can expect:
REWORKED TUTORIAL WITH STUNNING GRAPHICS
The current tutorial map has been almost the same since the game’s release back in 2018. It was time to overhaul it, which will be benefitial for new players and Zero Caliber veterans alike.
The new tutorial will guide players through all the features that are currently in the game as well as explain the gameplay mechanics better.
Doing all this in a brand new, visually rich environment!
NEW STORY MISSION
We’ll continue the storyline with an epic new mission in a brand new environment!
3 NEW WEAPONS
We’re also adding three new weapons: the USP, the MK18 and a new SCAR variant.
All three weapons are coming with unique weapon skins!
PUMP ACTION SHOTGUNS
Poor shotguns will finally recieve proper reloading mechanics. Sarah Connor style included!
MAJOR PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION
We have been knee-deep in the game's code to perform major optimizations which will have a major effect on the game's performance.
We're hoping that this, coupled with network optimization will hugely improve the multiplayer performance as well.
HONORABLE MENTIONS
We have to mention the new projectile mechanics: the amount of damage a bullet does will now be calculated by incorporating distance as well. This means that each weapon will have an optimal range and will lose punch outside of this range. We're adding new enemy death animations to spice things up.
Virtual gunstock is coming as well!
We have addressed the issue where Rift S or Quest controllers might not be getting proper key bindings. This will be fixed in the update!
We have also fixed countless community reported issues.
This is just a very short list of the things that will be part of the update. The full patch notes will accompany the update itself.
DEDICATED SERVERS AND PVP
As you might be aware, we have been working on dedicated servers for a while now. If, and only IF everything goes as planned, we might be firing them up in December.
In case of unforeseen technical issues, this will only happen later in January.
We're very close to testing the game's PvP game mode! We're trying to get everything needed for it done in December but once again, unforeseen issues might hinder our plans.
We will be posting updates concerning both dedicated servers and PvP on our social media channels, follow us if you don't want to miss the news about possible testing periods!
Youtube | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Discord
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Thank you all for your continuous support and feedback!
XREAL Games Team