Great news! Today is a great day for the Freaks United team and this is quite emotional for us to tell you this.
The Early Access phase is officially over, and "Do U Copy?" is now complete.
We're thrilled to announce this milestone and share it with you because it’s been a hell of a ride.
Without further adieu…
Let's Dive In!
🚀 What's New in 2.0.11?
Version 2.0.11 is packed with new mechanics and bug fixes that we’ve gathered for the past few months.
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NEW ARTISTIC DIRECTION 🎨 We changed our whole artistic direction to bring a better looking vibe and feel to our environments! 95% of all the assets you’ll see have been made in-house by our team of artists to give Do U Copy? its own style.
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5 ADDITIONAL LANGUAGES 🎙 More players around the world can enjoy "Do U Copy?" in their native tongue with the addition of French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and German languages (along with English of course!).
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TUTORIAL FIXES⚙️
We’re still working very hard to bring you a better tutorial experience and we managed to fix all the breaking bugs found in the previous tutorial version.
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PUZZLE IMPROVEMENTS 🛠️ We've fine-tuned the puzzles based on your feedback. From balancing the difficulty to changing entire mechanics, puzzles are now more engaging and easier to understand than ever (looking at you Safe game 👀)
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NEW SFXs 📣 We added over 100+ SFX to the game and menus to make you feel at the heart of the heist.
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IMPROVED UI and UX 🚨
We added more auditory and visual feedback to the overall game UI/UX for Hacker and VR apps. These changes, along with added animations and new text menus should bring some more clarity over the events happening during a game.
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BYE BYE BUGS 🪲
As for every update, we took your feedback with great importance and fixed over 300 more bugs found across our platforms. A huge props to our community for helping us tracking them.
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PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS 📈
We refactored a lot of our code to bring a stable 80 fps on standalone headsets (for ex. Quest 2). Game should now run smoother, especially during heavy rendered scenes. We also changed server packages going with a more stable option so you should experience way less disconnection for the cost of an extra second during the loading scene 🙂
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LIVE SCOREBOARD 🚨
Discover an all revamp scoreboard to save your best times and to challenge your friends or the players all over the world. Situated on the HUB, you’ll have the opportunity to find your pseudo at the top of our Wall of Fame. So make sure to train enough to be among the best players of Do U Copy ever.
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GIVE LIFE BACK TO MUSIC 🎧
You’ll be able to find on the in-game menu 4 different themes to set up the mood for a properly conducted heist. Huge props to our in-house @Jeuneoji_music for creating these terrific compositions!
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Owing to a technical issue with Steam, the game's official release from Early Access is now rescheduled for March 13th with a price change. However, please regard the current version as equivalent to the fully released version.
We would like to thank our amazing team of artists, developers and designers for their amazing efforts and caring attention on bringing this game to reality.
Huge thanks to our players for trusting us during this Early Access period but also sticking out during our most challenging year. We wouldn’t be anywhere without you and we sincerely hope that this final version will bring joy and help push the medium that we all know and love forward ❤️
In the meantime, we’ll keep adding new features and support to Do U Copy? as we’re still working on exciting things to show you in the future.
For now, on behalf of the entire Freaks United team, thank you.
See you all in the virtual world 🍍
Cheers!
💥DO U COPY? NEW RELEASE IS LIVE (UPDATE 2.0.11)💥
💥DO U COPY? NEW RELEASE IS LIVE (UPDATE 2.0.11)💥
Hey everyone! Hope you’re all well.
Great news! Today is a great day for the Freaks United team and this is quite emotional for us to tell you this.
The Early Access phase is officially over, and "Do U Copy?" is now complete.
We're thrilled to announce this milestone and share it with you because it’s been a hell of a ride.
Without further adieu…
Let's Dive In!
🚀 What's New in 2.0.11?
Version 2.0.11 is packed with new mechanics and bug fixes that we’ve gathered for the past few months.
---------------------------
NEW ARTISTIC DIRECTION 🎨 We changed our whole artistic direction to bring a better looking vibe and feel to our environments! 95% of all the assets you’ll see have been made in-house by our team of artists to give Do U Copy? its own style.
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5 ADDITIONAL LANGUAGES 🎙 More players around the world can enjoy "Do U Copy?" in their native tongue with the addition of French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and German languages (along with English of course!).
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TUTORIAL FIXES⚙️
We’re still working very hard to bring you a better tutorial experience and we managed to fix all the breaking bugs found in the previous tutorial version.
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PUZZLE IMPROVEMENTS 🛠️ We've fine-tuned the puzzles based on your feedback. From balancing the difficulty to changing entire mechanics, puzzles are now more engaging and easier to understand than ever (looking at you Safe game 👀)
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NEW SFXs 📣 We added over 100+ SFX to the game and menus to make you feel at the heart of the heist.
-----------------------------
IMPROVED UI and UX 🚨
We added more auditory and visual feedback to the overall game UI/UX for Hacker and VR apps. These changes, along with added animations and new text menus should bring some more clarity over the events happening during a game.
-----------------------------
BYE BYE BUGS 🪲
As for every update, we took your feedback with great importance and fixed over 300 more bugs found across our platforms. A huge props to our community for helping us tracking them.
-----------------------------
PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS 📈
We refactored a lot of our code to bring a stable 80 fps on standalone headsets (for ex. Quest 2). Game should now run smoother, especially during heavy rendered scenes. We also changed server packages going with a more stable option so you should experience way less disconnection for the cost of an extra second during the loading scene 🙂
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LIVE SCOREBOARD 🚨
Discover an all revamp scoreboard to save your best times and to challenge your friends or the players all over the world. Situated on the HUB, you’ll have the opportunity to find your pseudo at the top of our Wall of Fame. So make sure to train enough to be among the best players of Do U Copy ever.
-----------------------------
GIVE LIFE BACK TO MUSIC 🎧
You’ll be able to find on the in-game menu 4 different themes to set up the mood for a properly conducted heist. Huge props to our in-house @Jeuneoji_music for creating these terrific compositions!
-----------------------------
Owing to a technical issue with Steam, the game's official release from Early Access is now rescheduled for March 13th with a price change. However, please regard the current version as equivalent to the fully released version.
We would like to thank our amazing team of artists, developers and designers for their amazing efforts and caring attention on bringing this game to reality.
Huge thanks to our players for trusting us during this Early Access period but also sticking out during our most challenging year. We wouldn’t be anywhere without you and we sincerely hope that this final version will bring joy and help push the medium that we all know and love forward ❤️
In the meantime, we’ll keep adding new features and support to Do U Copy? as we’re still working on exciting things to show you in the future.
For now, on behalf of the entire Freaks United team, thank you.
See you all in the virtual world 🍍
Cheers!
🔥 DO U COPY? UPDATE 1.8.12 LIVE! 🔥
⚠️ ⚠️ For Quest users, please read the end of this message.⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️
🔥 DO U COPY? UPDATE 1.8.12 LIVE! 🔥
Hey @everyone ! Hope all is well. It’s been a while since the last update for the game. We've encountered some issues during the development and publishing of this version but it's fixed. We also have some great news to announce so make sure to read everything to not miss anything!
So, let's get to it! What changed on this v1.8.12 update? :
Changelogs : Do U Copy? version 1.8.12 includes (1.8.12 VR / 1.8.12 Hacker App)
GAME BREAKING BUGS ARE FIXED
We know that some of you may have encountered some bugs during your games and we apologize once again. Despite the time, we have done our best to fix these bugs to provide you with an enjoyable and optimized experience.
For example, we have fixed the retinal scan bug that could occur on some mobile devices and on some levels. Thanks to your feedback on the Discord, we were able to find this error and fix it.
We also worked on the radio guard which was not working properly. Indeed, for some of you, the message "invalid location" appeared when you tried to distract Steve. So we were able to correct this error in the levels concerned. Thank you also for your feedback.
OPTIMIZATION & FPS IMPROVEMENT
One of our next milestones to continue improving the game is to work on the global optimization and on the FPS count. We want the game to run on every VR headset and mobile/PC devices as smoothly as possible.
We have worked on all the assets, lights and interaction to generate the best render inside the VR headset.
We still have work to do in order to optimize the game but we assure you that it is one of our main priorities. We’re also waiting for your help on that side if you encounter a texture issue or a huge FPS drop at some precise spot. THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT
With the help of our art department, we were able to work on assets and textures to create a complete new AD to give the game a more intimate personality. The new AD is currently being tested and we hope to add it to the next update (1.9.00).
5 new languages will soon be available in the game in the next update. These languages include French, German, Spanish, Italian and Russian.
A new mini-game model should appear soon with a redesign of the Safe Cracking Tool. Still in the testing phase, we'll keep you posted when it's available in game.
And some additional stuff in progress : Teleportation locomotion system New model for the Safe Cracking Tool (still in testing, we will maybe need some of you to help us testing it to determine the right balance to it) New difficulty for mini-games Some polish on all levels Adding SFX
Thank you all, See you all in the virtual world! Cheers
PS: we may have a major announcement in the month… so stay tuned
⚠️ ⚠️ ATTENTION for Quest users⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ We've made a mistake while pushing this new Do U Copy? VR version for Oculus Quest headsets. We've accidentally uploaded an old development version that was not meant to be released to the public as it was not stable and contains untested features at that time. We're aware of this issue and we're actively uploading the correct stable build as of this moment. We will keep everybody updated on our Discord server as the situation evolves. We're truly sorry for this unfortunate error, please disregard that latest update as it does not reflect the quality and end result that we're trying to offer to our fellow players. Thanks in advance for your understanding 🍍 - Ilann
💥 DO U COPY? UPDATE 1.8.11 LIVE! 💥
Hey @everyone ! Hope all is well. It’s been a great week for the team and we are proud to announce the launch of a new level…. TUTORIAL
So, let's get to it! What changed on this v1.8.11 update? :
Changelogs : Do U Copy? version 1.8.11 includes (1.8.11 VR / 1.8.11 Hacker App)
(NEW) TUTORIAL IS (finally) OUT
You asked for it, you waited for it, now you have it! After weeks of design and testing, we can finally announce the launch of the tutorial.
Complete, precise and entertaining (we hope), you will learn how to communicate with your hacker in order to move silently to the bank safe.
No more not knowing how to solve a mini-game, no more not knowing how to progress, now you have all the keys to set the best times on the game leaderboard and remain forever engraved in the history of Do U Copy?
(NEW) STORYTELLING FOR THE TUTO
During this tutorial, we decided to add some text to better explain the game mechanics.
You'll take part in a private lesson of "Robberies for Dummies"! What a chance!
You won't be able to say that no one is helping you, because we have done everything to prepare you for the terrible trials that await you.
(NEW) ALL MECHANICS EXPLAINED
This tutorial will explain all the mechanics that have been implemented in the game.
Solving mini-games, avoiding traps, beating your records, annoying Steve, everything is there.
This level has been specially designed to prepare you to rob banks alone with your favorite hacker.
Each piece represents a mechanic, you will be guided so that you will never be lost.
And some additional stuff in progress : Teleportation locomotion system New model for the Safe Cracking Tool New difficulty for mini-games Some polish on all levels Adding SFX
Thank you all, See you all in the virtual world! Cheers
💥 DO U COPY? UPDATE 1.7.4 LIVE! 💥
Hey @everyone ! Hope all is well. It’s been a great week for the team and we are proud to announce the launch of the final level of the game… CHAPTER X 🙂
So, let's get to it! What changed on this v1.7.4 update? :
Changelogs : Do U Copy? version 1.7.4 includes (1.7.4 VR / 1.7.4 Hacker App)
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1) (NEW) CHAPTER 10 IS OUT💥
The final chapter of Do U Copy? is finally out. After a long wait, the whole team is proud to announce that the tenth level of the game is out and ready to be played by the community. We are waiting for your feedback on it and for your best runs on the leaderboard. This final chapter is a medley of our favorite mechanics of the game, you’ll find cameras, lasers, retinal lock (maybe a Superguard?) and a lot of fun and communication with your Hacker. So get on the train and try your best to defeat Chapter X.
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2) SETTINGS ARE FIXED 🛠️
After testing sessions, we have encountered some issues with the settings menu. This menu has been added during the last update (1.6.10) and we continue to work on it to offer the best experience possible. Issues like posture, hand and watch swap and option selector. are all fixed.
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3) (NEW) LEVEL 1 HAS BEEN TWEAKED🩹
With the Freaks United team, we have the habit of always watching the content about the game, we love to see you have fun playing it (don’t blame us). We discovered that in the first level « Chapter I », a lot of players have difficulty to pass through the cameras. We have decided to add a mechanic in the level to facilitate and be more coherent. For that reason, we added the Lights mechanic in order to offer the possibility to players to dive the room into the dark to sneak between cameras more easily. Let us know your thoughts! 4) (NEW) THE SUPERGUARD HAS A NEW MODEL👮♂️
In the last update, you heard for the first time the existence of a Superguard, a Steve 2.0. What you might not know about SuperSteve is that he also has a big bank account (he has a SuperGuard salary after all) Hope you'll enjoy his new look (no pun intended)! 😎
5) THE NEW TUTORIAL IS IN FINAL STATE OF TESTING
Finally! A week more and we will be able to deliver for you the all new tutorial, more didactic, more artistic, more pleasant to do. Mark the date, the new 1.8 version that will include the tutorial level will be live by next week (Yaaaay!) 🔥 Stay tuned..
And some additional stuff :🩹 - When you drop an object on the ground, the hacker can consistently see it on his map - Improve performance on Q1 & Q2 - Increased timeout value for reconnection between players - Clipping issues fix in Level 5 & 6 - Fixing lockers position on level 1
Last week we also told you about the Roadmap. It’s still coming soon as we're figuring out the last details but just know that the commercial release is planned for next month!
Happy Heisting y'all!
See you in the virtual world! - Cheers 🍍
💥 DO U COPY? UPDATE 1.6.10 LIVE ! + COMFORT OPTIONS, ACCESSIBILITY AND PUZZLES!
Hey @everyone ! Hope all is well. Long time no see. It's been a few weeks since our last update and we've been busy 🙂
So, let's get to it! What changed on this v1.6.10 update? :
Changelogs : Do U Copy? version 1.6.10 includes (1.6.10 VR / 1.6.10 Hacker App)
+ PAUSE MENU, Comfort & Accessibility Options 💥
One of the reasons DUC? was challenging to play for some of you was the lack of different locomotion option for the VR user. We've been trying countless teleportation methods and the results are still not optimal to make sure you get the best of your DUC? experience. However, we've introduced a Pause menu (designed by our in-house wizard @Dokino ) that allows you the following :
- Restart a Game - Show Controls - Exit to Lobby - Sound options - Comfort & Accessibility - Report Bug
Comfort options includes : 💠 Tunneling (with 4 levels of intensity : None, Low, Medium, Intense) 💠 Snap Turning Angle (10- 20 - 30 - 45 ; +Smooth turning will be arriving next update) 💠 Switch Watch hand 💠 Switch Controller hand (for Left Handed players) 💠 Seated/Standing position
++ NEW PAIRING SCREEN 🛠️
The pairing screen is now : The Hangar. After all, you might be wondering where that money goes once you complete a successful bank heist. This pairing screen comes with a different Server selection screen + a few surprises and easter eggs that you'll discover the more you progress into the game 🤫 .
+++ (NEW) Simon Says Puzzle ♦️ 🟦 🟢 💛
Using the Security Camera System, the Thief has to find the 4 color and shape-coded props scattered around the levels while his Hacker inputs it in his panel. Memorise their sequence correctly and you'll be able to remove some obstacles !
++++ (NEW) The SuperGuard (bigger - badder - faster)
Once upon a time, players told us that our Guards (which are called Steve btw) were too stupid and blind to the Thief's action. What you might not know is that our Steves have ears...and feelings too. So Steve signed up to a gym and became the best bank Guard he could be (a low-poly 80's Rocky-themed training montage will be available at release) He became....the SuperGuard. The SuperGuard has an increased FOV, quicker speed and larger proximity sensor -- but he also patrols in every room of the bank. As a silent and deadly menace, prepare to see more of them in the future..
+++++ (NEW) Level 9 is now available (and Level 10 is on the way!) ! 🍍
This chapter introduces the Simon Says mini game in addition of the SuperGuard. We've had tons of funs (re)making this level and it's by far the most challenging we've made up to date (I mean... until Level 10 😉 ) . Feel free to give us some feedback on our Discord too!
++++++ The new Tutorial is coming (we promise)
While our Level 10 is almost ready to be pushed and our Tutorial has passed the production state to QA testing, we know how your experience might be affected by the lack of clear tutorial. As you know there are a lot of mechanics to explain in this game and making a tutorial that isn't too long and tedious is a real challenge. We highly suggest to check the Hacker Guide present in the ✨-links channel of our Discord for additional help. In the meantime, you'll find a sneak peak on our Discord.
And some additional stuff :🩹 - Recenter button on Thief in the Hacker App UI - Improve performance on Q1 & Q2 - Increased timeout value for reconnection between players - Clipping issues fix in Level 4 - Fixing lockers position on all levels and blue FOV precision - Connection health status bar on the Pause menu
We'll also be releasing a Roadmap on our Discord to let you know the overall progression of DUC? (difficulty challenges, state of polish, level editor etc..)
As always, have feedback ? Fill out this quick form (https://form.typeform.com/to/I4VA5VWT) or express yourself via mail or in our Discord !
See you all in the virtual world! Cheers 🍍
DO U COPY 1.5.1.1 is LIVE!
*DO U COPY? UPDATE 1.5.11 LIVE !*
Hey @everyone ! Hope you're well. Lot of changes on this new update and it packs a bunch!
So, let's get to it! What changed on this v1.5.11 update? :
Changelogs : Do U Copy? version 1.5.11 includes (1.5.11 VR / 1.5.11 Hacker App)
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1) 150+ bugs are fixed and performance increases on Quest 2! 💥
We heard you! Thanks to all your feedback, we went bug-hunting and streamlined a great portion of DUC? for better performance and game experience. However, the game is still in Early Access state and we’re working on it. --------------------------------
2) Guard Radios improvement📈
Guard Radio ability is now more precise, and has improved feedback for the Hacker to better understand the guard path. Guard AI has also been remade from the ground up, in other words, our Steves are becoming smarter.
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3) (NEW) Security Camera System [📹] [🖥]
By accessing the security camera system, the Mobile Player will have the ability to rotate and zoom the cameras within the level map. Using a monitor on the map, the Thief will be able to access a live feed of what the cameras see while the Hacker controls their zoom and position. Use this ability to : Gather information from certain areas of the level not currently accessible to the Thief Remove obstacles from your Thief to give a safer pathway to victory!
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4) (NEW) Level 8 is now available (and Level 9 is on the way!) ! 🍍
This chapter offers new challenges for players. We’re adding the Security Camera System (SCS) feature which will have both players face trickier obstacles. Your communication will be put to the test once more.
5) The Hacker Guide is here! 🧑💻
Need help in telling your Thief what’s going on? Search no further than this Hacker Guide we put at your disposal! We’re currently in the middle of producing a new Tutorial level with a more step-by-step approach for a better understanding of gameplay. In the meantime, this guide will help you out during your heists 💰
As always, your feedback is infinitely precious to us. If you’d like to have your voice heard and help us make DUC? as enjoyable as possible, fill in this 2-min feedback form here : FEEDBACK FORM
And some fixes :🩹 - New icons for Security Camera System, Guard Radios, Bioreader and Retinal Scan - Rotation lock has been disabled on mobile - GuardNavMesh has been redesigned for every level. - Reconnection issues on iOS devices has been fixed - Leaderboards display has been updated - Objects disappearing from the inventory bug have been fixed.
Hope you'll enjoy these new levels and we'll see you all in the virtual world! Cheers!🍍
What a great week for the team! We've received tons of feedback from the last update we've pushed and seeing the community getting excited about this game makes us want to create even more content!
Like all productions in early access, you can expect some bugs, glitches and performance hazards sometimes.. Keep in mind that we're still an indie studio with limited ressource and time and our goal has always been to make this game the most accessible to all. As always, feel free to send us your feedback, bugs or questions directly on our Discord!
So, let's get to it! What changed on this v1.4 update? :
Changelogs : Do U Copy? version 1.4 includes (1.4 VR / 1.4 Hacker App)
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1) Chapter VI and Chapter VII are available! These levels add more difficulty and communication scenarios between our two players. Expect to see some familiar puzzles and hazards put together completely differently! Watch out for these rotating lasers!
Guard Radios has now a highlight zone to display the area where you can send the guard to. Cooldown duration has also been reduced to provide a more balanced experience. ------------------------------
3) (NEW) Light Switch
Your Hacker can now turn off the lights from certain rooms after your Thief completes a puzzle! By clicking on the Light icon on his map, the Hacker kills off the light, enabling your Thief to be not be seen by nearby guards FOV. Careful! If your keep it off too long, it will trigger the guard suspicion and might get your Thief in trouble!
Beware of rotating laser! One hit and it's instant spotted. However, after completion of a puzzle, the Hacker has the ability to change the direction of the rotating lasers to allow his Thief clear passage. (Feature is still in testing, some collision bugs might occur).
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And some fixes : - Tutorial level guard is now fixed. - Added ping value for latency indicator - Add two new rooms to Tutorial to show Rotating laser and Retinal Lock - Retinal Puzzle latch bug is now fixed on Mobile. - Added roof colliders - Various bug fixes and performance improvements.
Hope you'll enjoy these new levels and we'll see you all in the virtual world! Cheers!
Ilann from Freaks United
DO U COPY? UPDATE 1.2 is LIVE!
Hey folks! Long time no see.
Happy new year! Hope you had a wonderful time during these holidays!
The team has been working very hard to bring you Do U Copy?'s next update! We have changed some elements internally which will help us bring you quicker and better updates from now on (yayy!).
Let's get straight to the point. What changed on this v1.2 update? :
Changelogs : Do U Copy? version 1.2 includes (1.2 VR / 1.2 Hacker App)
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1) Improved Inventory System Following our latest addition to the new wrist inventory system, your Thief has now a watch that displays the objects using holographic technology (it is real yes.). To drop an object in the inventory, you just need to release it in the frame of your watch and it will automatically appear on your inventory. You can also now change the comfort options and music volume directly from your inventory.
-------------------------------- 2) Checkpoints
Thanks to the feedback of the community, you are now able to save your progress in a level and respawning at certain locations of the map. If your VR Player dies, simple press the "Retry" button and it will spawn you back to the latest checkpoint. However, the timer will still be running and your score will be affected. We added checkpoints icon that only the VR Player can see at the moment.
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3) Scoreboards We added a simple scoring system based on your time and suspicion points at the end of the game. When you're done with your level, simply add your awesome name/username and it will be displayed on the Leaderboards in the Level Selection Hall. Good luck!
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Hacker has now the ability to command the guards and make them move to another location after one of the puzzle (latest level only for now). This ability is still in testing and your feedback is always appreciated to the team :) Simply press the Guard icon if he has a walkie-talkie and send him off wherever the game enables you to do so :). ------------------------------
5) Retinal Puzzle New mini game incoming! Even the worst of banks has the "not-so-cliché" retinal lock somewhere. Do U Copy's is no exception to the rule! To solve the retinal mini game, your Thief has to scan the pictures of the bank manager that are scattered around the bank! While each scan gets your hacker a partial piece of the his retinal model, the Hacker will have to put the pieces together fast enough so that your Thief can escape! Be careful, one misstep and you'll get suspicion points!
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6) Level 5 l Intro to Retinal Puzzle, Guard Radios and increased difficulty
And some fixes : - Tutorial level now launches correctly on iPhones 6s and higher - Tunnelling is now working on every level - New Bioreader model which can also be used for Retinal Puzzle - Improved Remote grabbing and adding visual cues - Improved UI on Hacker and added some explanations - Added Retinal mini game to tutorial level - Fixing wire mini game in tutorial level - Guards are now faster and have a proximity sensor with new animations. - Performance increase on Quest 1 headsets - Collisions bugs and door opening fixes. - Icons are now greyed out when a mini game is finished.
Thanks to the many changes done by the team the last few weeks, we are able to roll out updates faster and iterate on your feedback even better! Feel free to join our Discord to stay up to date, discuss the game, give your feedback or just say hi!