Killsquad Christmas Update Beta - Available Now

Yep, the Beta of our next update drops... today. Why? Because we love you. And because you made our Black Friday amazing, and because lots of people sent us love in the form of reviews (please keep them coming, they are invaluable for our visibility).

Killsquad is slowly evolving to the 10-ton-monster we always dreamt he would become. So it's time to give you guys some of our love back. Let's cut to the chase, we've got a game to play!

[h3]What's a Beta? Who are you? Why are you inside my computer?[/h3]
A Beta is the first release of our next update. We release it to do final testing and gather feedback. So enter if you like to enjoy the earliest version, but stay away if you'd prefer a fully tested, stable release. This version will be in Beta for the next 1-3 weeks, depending on the Bugs we find.

[h3]How do I join the Beta?[/h3]
Easy, join our Discord here, and join the #beta-instructions channel

[h3]But I hate Discord! How do I join Beta?[/h3]
Oh my god, you guys are so... Ok, here are some handy Beta instructions for you Discord-hating crowd:
Right click on Killsquad, and then:

Properties > Betas > Enter the next code m9XVbZvCRv3bwxeF > Check Code

[h3]But I don't own Killsquad! How do I join Beta?[/h3]
Buy Killsquad and support indies, please. Then join Beta. you'll make the world a better place!

[h3]Ok, I got it, how do I report bugs?[/h3]
Remember said Discord? Please report them pesky bugs at #beta-bug-report.

[h3]But remember I hate Discord! How do I report bugs?[/h3]
Grrrr... Ok, fine. Please email them to [email protected].

[h3]Gotcha. What's in the Beta?[/h3]
Oh, NOW we're talking. Enter our awesome Patch Notes, thanks to Jmen, our QA Lead!
Drum Roll Please!

[h2]Killsquad Xmas update 0.15.0.14 BETA[/h2]

PSA: Please remember that you won't be able to carry the progress you make in the beta to the public version.

Xmas' Update is around the corner and the beta is here! First and foremost.

Cass:

• Fixed the bug where players couldn't attack as Cass after using its Shuriken Skill.
  

This issue should have been fixed. If not, please let us know as soon as possible.

Xmas event and Quests:
Find Presents that are scattered around the planets and decorate your Main Lobby menu by completing the quests.

• Added Christmas-themed decorations in the lobby menu.
  
• Added Christmas gifts in Contracts.
  
• Added "A Very Lethal Christmas!" Quest. Completing this quest will give rewards and decorate the Lobby menu.
  
• Added 12 Quests for Veteran Contracts.
  
• Added 12 Hero Quests.
  

Talismans:

Find and gather Talisman fragments to complete one. You can equip these forbidden objects of the Unseen to level it and up to unlock its full potential and remove its negative status.

• Added Talismans in the game. These objects are permanent unlockable items that can be equipped and leveled up.
  
• Talismans fragments can be found in Colosseum Contracts or in Unseen chests in Contracts near Colosseum ones.
  
• Added 16 new Talismans.
  
• Added Colosseum Fragments.
  
• Added Contract Fragments.
  

UI:

Hero:

• Updated Hero's selection screen.
  
• Updated the equipment and stats region to make it more compact.
  

Inventory:

• Added Talisman tab in the Inventory. It appears once you find a Talisman.
  
• Added Talisman Equipment sections in the Inventory.
  
• Added quick switch between heroes in the Hero and Inventory screen, with the RMB, "Y" with the Xbox Controller and "△" with the DualShock Controller.
  
• Updated Skin's region to include Cosmetics.
  

Skills:

• Updated descriptions and icons on some Skills.
  

Cosmetics:
In this update, you will be able to add cosmetics in your Heroes. These are unlockable and permanent items.

• Character models have been prepared to be able to wear cosmetics.
  
• Added the first wave of Cosmetics, 36 in total. 4 of them being obtainable only during Christmas Quest events.
  
• Added body sections in the Skin section of Hero's selection screen: Head, Arms, Legs and Body.
  

More cosmetics and Body part ones will come in future updates.

Vanity Animations

By holding the "C" key, or pressing twice the L3 joystick with the controller, players will be able to cast an emote inside Contracts.

• Added 4 Emotes on each Hero.
  
• More will be added in future updates.
  

Colosseum:

Vectors will no longer matter in this arena, only your skill.

• Removed Vectors in Colosseum Contracts.
  
• In Recruit's Colosseum Contract, both enemies and players will have their Vector levels matched, regardless of its equipped items.
  
• In Spec Ops' Colosseum Contract, enemies will always be a step over you, with its Vector levels being slightly higher.
  
• Colosseum Contracts will always drop remaining Colosseum Fragments to complete a Talisman, but some will only appear in Recruit or Spec Ops.
  

General:

PSA: As discussed in our Player Survey, we have updated the least popular skill upgrades on each Hero. We encourage people to check and tryout their abilities.

• Added new animations on existing and new skill upgrades.
  
• Replaced Troy's "Focus" mechanic with "Luck of the Draw".
  
• Enemies will launch upwards in the air, instead of away from the player, with Kosmos' "Stomp" and Cass' "Dimensional Tear".
  
• Removed his buff damage passive every time he dodged. Instead, that extra damage is distributed to his other skill upgrades.
  
• Added Unseen Chests. These can give players Talisman fragments or Unseen Trinkets.
  
• Added Talisman EXP orbs. These can appear when you have a talisman equipped and level them up.
  
• Added Weather particle effects: Rain and Snow.
  
• Cass' Decay skill lasts 1 second longer.
  
• Added more translations in every supported language.
  
• Added Portuguese Community Translations. More to come in upcoming updates (Thanks a lot Mazter!).
  
• Added dmg buff % after a crit stat in Troy's "Cognita Finem", Cass' "King of Spades" and Zero's "Stinger".
  
• Removed the extra crit stat in Troy's "Cognita Finem", Cass' "King of Spades" and Zero's "Stinger".
  
• Fixed the issue where players would suddenly stop after skipping the dialogs by spamming the B or O button with the controllers.
  
• Fixed some emissive and vfx materials being too bright after Core Update's rendering changes.
  
• Fixed the bug where the upgrade "BETTER WEAPONS IN BLACK MARKET" could still appear in the gear "KORMOS-4994" (Thank you "Hissatsu").
  
• Fixed the bug where the "Upgrade Available F1" UI to show the text on its correct size in every supported language.
  
• Fixed the bug where the text at the rewards screen wouldn't appear on its correct size in every supported language.
  
• Fixed tutorial splash screens to appear on its correct size in every supported language.
  
• Updated localization files.
  

[I will expand these patch notes in upcoming updates. Apologies for any inconveniences (Jmen).]

[h3]What are we doing right now:[/h3]

• Updating the texts of all the available languages (Thank you for your Portuguese reports Mazter!).
  
• Bug fixing.
  
• Sleeping a bit.
  
• If your game crashes, a Crash reporter will appear. Please add the details of what you were doing at the time of the crash and send it to us. If you want to, feel free to contact us directly here at [email protected], with your "Saved" folder (C:\\Users\\%USERNAME%\\AppData\\Local\\Killsquad) attached.
  

Enjoy!