BOTSU News

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[h2]Outfits[/h2]
Changed unlockable outfits for clearer team colours and more variety. Bunny and Chicken removed for now.

• Punk
  
• Sk8er
  
• Witch
  
• Tortoise
  
• Ballerina
  
• Shark
  

[h2]New Gadget[/h2]

• Grappling Hook gadget available to be used in all match types
  

[h2]Sumo[/h2]

• Boosters available in some sumo matches
  
• Removed timer from sumo matches. First to 5 only
  
• Improved ledge grab lock-on when falling so it’s easier to hang on
  
• Shorter delay to spectate after falling in lava
  

[h2]Stockpile[/h2]

• All stockpile matches will have gadgets now. Either Balloons or Grappling Hooks
  
• Easier to attack players near stockpile boxes now
  

[h2]Online Multiplayer [/h2]

• If playing in a bots-only match and there is a more populated match available, you will join it at the end of the match
  
• Fixed “Connection Interrupted” message sometimes showing at incorrect times
  

[h2]Other Improvements[/h2]

• Improved initial matches selection for new players
  
• “Beginner’s Luck” XP Award for new players
  
• Increased AI difficulty for new players first matches
  
• Fixed z-fighting flickering at edges of lava
  
• Fixed gamepad constant rumble sometimes during replays
  

[h2]Multiplayer Madness[/h2]
Join us for a Steam NextFest Multiplayer Event and livestream! (2 of 2)
We'll all come online at the same time and have a big, rowdy punch-up for victory!

[h2]Free Demo[/h2]
Get the FREE Demo downloaded, it'll be quick!
You can get some practice in before the event, or join us for the first time.

[h2]Discord Community[/h2]
We'll be on discord if you want to chat about the game, give feedback, or organise a match.
Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/rWVhDbPgB8


[h2]2 Multiplayer Events[/h2]

1. Tuesday 6th Feb (click for details)
2. Thursday 8th Feb (this)
   

[h2]Multiplayer Madness[/h2]
Join us for a Steam NextFest Multiplayer Event and livestream! (1 of 2)
We'll all come online at the same time and have a big, rowdy punch-up for victory!

[h2]Free Demo[/h2]
Get the FREE Demo downloaded, it'll be quick!
You can get some practice in before the event, or join us for the first time.

[h2]Discord Community[/h2]
We'll be on discord if you want to chat about the game, give feedback, or organise a match.
Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/rWVhDbPgB8


[h2]2 Multiplayer Events[/h2]

1. Tuesday 6th Feb (this)
   
2. Thursday 8th Feb (click for details)

This update aims to fix two main issues that previously interrupted playing with friends online, so that you can carry on punching each other, uninterrupted!

[h2]Online Multiplayer[/h2]

• If a host leaves, the match will continue with the same players now. There will be a host migration loading screen for a few seconds, a new host will be selected and the other players will reconnect to the same match to pick it up where it left off.
  

[h2]Match and Online UI[/h2]

• Added a message when multiplayer connection is interrupted and attempting to reconnect
  
• Renamed “Leave Session” to “Exit Match” on pause menu match tab
  
• Removed “End Session” from pause menu match tab
  
• Renamed “End Session” to “Kick All” on pause menu online tab
  

[h2]Changing Teams[/h2]

• Fixed black screen after changing teams during instant replay
  

[h3]Thanks to everyone for Botsu’s first Multiplayer Madness event and giving lots of feedback!! You’re awesome![/h3]
This update includes fixes for the main issues people found, and I’ll be working through the rest of it for new updates soon. Thanks again!

[h2]Match Generation[/h2]

• Balloons are much more likely to be included in matches now (25% -> 66%)
  
• Stockpile can have boosters now (0% -> 50%)
  
• Initial match list for new players improved to include more variation
  

[h2]Match Introduction UI[/h2]

• Instructions for game modes are much more prominent now, with larger font size and animations for emphasis
  

[h2]Online Multiplayer[/h2]

• If finding or joining a match takes too long (usually caused by host quitting as you join), a button will appear to host your own instead
  
• Commentary text for “RCKT PETUNIA ballooned you!”, “WOBBLY MACNABB threw you!” and others working in online multiplayer matches now
  

[h2]Controls Settings[/h2]

• Enabling Gamepad 1 as Player 2 split-screen controls setting (Player 1 keyboard only) now requires changing the setting with keyboard/mouse, to prevent being locked out of Player 1’s split-screen on devices without keyboard/mouse e.g. Steam Deck.
  

[h2]Bug fixes[/h2]

• Fixed incorrect FoV tooltip
  
• Fixed music staying muted when joining a match via steam invite