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Dreadlands

Update notes version 2.26
Fixed a couple of rare crashes in scavengers missions.

New Scavengers mission!

Oi! Dreadlanders!



We've got another big patch for you, so strap in!
Before we get started - we’d love to hear what you think about it in the comments or over in our Discord!



The PVE version of the Scavengers mission has been re-designed with a focus on resource gathering (instead of defeating enemies). Why the re-design?:

  1. Because we listened to your advice! Thank you for all of your feedback. We have an amazing community and you told us that you wanted to gather resources quicker to bolster your ranks and finish upgrading your hideout. So now you can! By doing these new scavengers missions in between the campaign missions, gangs will now have an easier time getting the resources they need.
  2. Things changed. The original Scavengers mission design is more PvP oriented, and the new version aligns more effectively with the Dreadlands PvE environment.



Note:

  • The original PvP Scavengers missions are still available.
  • For those playing with an existing gang - there won’t be many Scavengers missions available on the world map since all missions are already set. But - as you complete missions, and new missions are added, you will have a high chance of landing Scavengers missions.


Note:

  • If a ganger leaves a mission through an exit zone, you recover all the loot/items in their backpack. But if they’re downed or out of action at the end of the mission - no loot.
  • The loot picked up into the shared gang inventory will only be recovered if ALL gangers manage to leave the mission on their own. So get them all out safe!

Additional Patch Notes



  • Only scavengers missions have bonus drops now
  • Gangers now get XP when picking up loot during combat
  • Fixed a lot of spelling errors
  • Lots of CO-OP issues and crashes fixed
  • Fixed issue with chat being covered during missions
  • Fixed issue where no MVP was being awarded after a mission

Bug fixes
version 2.24 fixes a lot of coop related crashes and some other bugs and minor fixes

New Challenge system

Oi! Dreadlanders!



We have a fresh new update for you as we kick off our new update schedule/schema we’re calling the “Summer of Updates”! You can look forward to a new update every month - all for you!

The first update is a challenge system rework. We’ve heard your feedback and have been working on improvements to make it more impactful. Here’s what we did:

  • Added a new challenge splash view which shows the challenges more clearly at the start of each mission.
  • Added 11 new challenges and removed some old ones that players didn't feel made any sense.
  • Added a special XP doubling reward that has a chance to be applied to a random challenge. Complete that specific challenge to double the xp you get from all challenges!
  • Reduced the number of active challenges to 3 for each mission. This makes things much clearer and easier to keep track of in the mission.


Our focus for future updates will be on the following:

  • Rework scavenge mission
  • Add combat dialogue
  • Glow fragments
  • Flight Paths between settlements
  • Enemy AI improvements
  • New pvp mission
  • New bounty missions


And of course, throughout all this we’ll be squashing the last few existing bugs - so expect to see bug fixes included with each update. Keep hitting us with your feedback so we can continue improving!

The Equalizer enters Dreadlands
A new Skarback support class, the Equalizer, enters the Dreadlands!
Using Energy Drain debuffs on his enemies to charge up and unleash powerful Energy Boosts on his own allies!

Other Highlights from the patch


  • Fix for fungal salve and tinker skills
  • Fix for issue when overwatch shooting reinforcements
  • Fix for ai bandages issue
  • Fix for issue with Barging Forth contract
  • Fix for coop crash in certain levels
  • Fix for coop combat sync issues
  • FIxed issue with weird shooting angles
  • Minor tweak to camera

Difficulty and RNG adjustments
This patch we focused mainly on balancing the difficulty and make the difficulty curve more smooth. We also slightly reduced number of enemies in combat and did some behing the scenes magic to make the RNG feel more as expected



Here are some of the highlights from the patch

  • Balanced enemy gangs so the difficulty curve is more smooth
  • Slightly lowered amount of enemies in fights
  • Fixed issue with overwatch which caused it to miss more than intended
  • Adjusted RNG formula to feel less RNG
  • Fix for reaching Fame level 11 crash
  • Fix for occassional coop crash at Glow Dungeon Trader
  • Added playtips for the different factions in Help Compendium

Dreadlands Demo Now Available
The demo allows you to sample the joys of strolling the post apocalyptic landscape of Dreadlands, heavily armed of course, to take on the nefarious gangs, creatures and other toxic entities that dot the wretched hive of villainy.



Play through the early part of the Scrapper campaign and if you beat the Demo you will also unlock the TOP HAT cosmetic for use in the full game for your Scrap Mechanic. If you buy the full game you can continue playing the same gang as you played in the Demo.



There are some restrictions in the Demo:

  • Max Fame level is 2.
  • Max Fighter level is 3
  • Multiplayer is disabled in the Demo.
  • All side-quests are disabled


We hope you enjoy it!
/The Dreadlands team

You can find the demo on our Dreadlands Steam Page

Big Pre-release Patch
Dreadlands will be fully Released on Monday 9th of November! But as a reward for your support, we wanted to release the Full Release additions and changes a little early for you to enjoy.
With your continued support we can keep the Dreadlands evolving and changing, but from all of us on the Dreadlands team, thank you for your incredible support thus far!



Big additions


  • Added the Skarbacks faction!
  • Added final missions in the main campaign and updated the “Daybreak Dawn” contract. (If you completed “Daybreak Dawn” prior, speak to Tanner in Shacktown to continue the story)
  • Base Management has been fully added. Access your workshop to increase the functionality of your Hideout.


Special Bonus


You will unlock a Top Hat cosmetic for the Scrapper Mechanic if you download the patch and play this weekend. Otherwise you will have to beat the upcoming Dreadlands Demo to unlock it.

General Gameplay changes


  • Smoothed out the difficulty curve in the beginning of the game.
  • Set the starting credits when you create a gang with only a leader to 350 credits.
  • Rebalanced contract rewards.
  • Rebalanced enemy loot drops. Enemies now also have a small chance of dropping gear and Glow.
  • Increased Medical Supply loot drops and settlement Doctors now have more of them.
  • Merchants can now occasionally carry Scrap Metal and Glow.
  • Updated the second tutorial map so the enemy has less Full Cover.
  • Reduced the cost of Rare and Epic weapons.
  • Changed so Glow Hunts won’t appear until Fame rank 3.
  • Added 2 new Dungeon and Glow Hunt enemy gangs. Glow Diggers and Cult of Glow.
  • Reduced the higher Medical Supply cost a bit at your Medical Center.
  • Improved level design in some levels.
  • Adjusted how to-hit is calculated in combat. It should now feel less random.


Skill & Class balance changes


General


  • Liver Strike = Now has a 5 turn cooldown instead.
  • Hamstring = Now triggers on melee hits instead of Critical hits.
  • Cripping shots = Applies -2 movement on Critical hit.
  • Harass = Now has a 3 turn cooldown instead.
  • Bash = Now has a 2 turn cooldown instead.
  • Medic = Heal increased from 1 to 2.
  • Sadist = Also applies when target is Burning.
  • Command = Is now a Free Action.


Scrappers


  • Glow Spark Engine = Fixed so it’s a Free Action to use. Increase melee to-hit bonus from 10% to 15%.
  • Fragile Arm Boosters = To-hit bonus increased from 15% to 20%.
  • Risk Aversion = Reduces chance of gun jamming by 35% instead of +5% To-hit.


Rust Blades


  • Rust Poison = Now has a 6 turn cooldown instead.
  • Viper = Now reduces Rust Poison cooldown to 4 turns.


Engineers


  • Tinker = duration and cooldown to 4 turns. Tinker now also gives a +15% to-hit bonus with ranged attacks.
  • Master Engineer = Reduces Tinker cooldown to 2 turns.


Tribe-kin


Rangers


  • Ranger’s Mark = Increased cooldown from 3 to 4.
  • Master Hawker = Reduces Ranger’s Mark cooldown to 3 turns.


Beasts


  • Carnivore = Heal increased from 1-2 to 1-3 HP.
  • Shake it off = Now has a 5 turn cooldown instead.


Visual & audio changes


  • Several updates to the game’s UI.
  • Added faction theme music at Fame up and at faction creation.


Technical fixes


  • Fix for Coop crash in Wellspring
  • Fix for occasional Coop crash at Traders
  • Fix for Bomb Rats crash in Coop
  • Fix for crash when inspecting Enemies
  • Wisecrackers and Wild-Kin Tribe enemies now behaves properly


Thanks for your ongoing support and we’ll see you in the Dreadlands!
// The Dreadlands team

Small technical and gameplay update
With this patch we wanted to mainly focus on fixing some technical issues players were experiencing. But we've also included some smaller balance tweaks and gameplay additions that will be expanded upon further with the release of the game.

Gameplay changes


General


  • AI won’t be as eager to execute Downed fighters anymore.
  • Beasts are more aggressive and don’t sit in cover as much.
  • Ambush mission reworked. The Ambusher can now only attack from two sides and have to deploy their units first.
  • The Spitter enemy’s Poison spit attack no longer causes pinning and needs line of sight.
  • Help Compendium has been added. It will contain various handy information about how the game plays. Work in Progress and more will be added prior to release.
  • Base Management for the Hideout has been added. Work in Progress and will be expanded upon prior to release.
  • Added additional loot drops for enemies. This should result in more credits and worthwhile battles.
  • Reduced starting Gang size from 5 to 4 fighters.
  • Scrap metal: Cost increased from 5 to 15 credits.
  • Updated Event trader inventory so they have a more well-rounded selection of items.


Scrappers


  • Bomb Rats Tactic now explode on turn 2 or 3 and now ignores Downed fighters.
  • Rust Blade: Reduced base hire cost by 20 credits. Increased movement from 4 to 5.
  • Engineer: Turret now has the Burst trait (giving it a 25% chance of hitting missed attacks at reduced damage) and +10% to-hit short range


Tribe-kin


  • Ranger: Health reduced from 5 to 4.
  • Totem Heal radius decreased slightly and now has a 4 turn lifetime.


Visual changes


  • New tooltip UI


Technical fixes


  • Fix for occasional Coop crash when starting a mission
  • Fix for occasional Coop crash when starting a party
  • Fix for occasional Coop crash when entering a settlement
  • Fix for Collect Contracts not triggering when picking up contract items
  • Potential fix for rare Worldmap crash
  • Tribe-kin Bears now drop Bear meat instead of Dog Meat (turns out Bears don’t think dogs are very tasty!).


Thanks for your ongoing support and feedback!
// The Dreadlands team

Glowing Dawn Patch

Hello Dreadlanders!


This time we've got another big patch for you, so strap yourselves in.
We’d love to hear what you think about it in the comments or over in our Discord!



Big additions & changes:



Co-op mode


You can now play Dreadlands together with another player, regardless of which faction you play as.
Access Co-op through the Multiplayer button in the bottom right corner during play.

Endless Dungeon


The Endless Dungeon “Wellspring” has been unlocked in the Gauntglow region.
Fight against increasingly more difficult enemies and Bosses in pursuit of Glow. Keep an eye out for the mad glow merchant and their rare wares!
Find Unstable Glow and stabilize it at every 5th floor to bring your spoils back to the surface.

World Map Events


Randomly spawning Events have been added. You won’t know what they are unless you check…
Traders: Traders with higher quality wares.
Enemies: Sometimes you can come across various gangs and beasts, except you can now get the drop on them!
Glow Hunts: Delve into underground cave systems in search of Glow. Be careful though, there’s risk attached to the reward!



General updates:


Steam Achievements


Added 35 Steam Achievements

Frames & Player profile


Unlockable Gang Logo Frames have been added. You can see the ones you own, equip new ones and see how to unlock more under your Player profile. Access this by clicking on your Gang Logo in the top left corner of the screen.
Achievements are also tied to these unlocks.



Fast travel


At Fame level 4 you unlock the option to call in an airship to Fast Travel back to your Hideout.

Weapon & Tactics cards crafting


You can now upgrade your weapons or re-roll their traits at your Hideout’s workshop.
Craft any Tactics cards at the Tactics Table in your Hideout.

Glow economy


With the addition of the Glow currency, certain new and old things now require you to spend Glow.
Buying rare or epic gear will for example now require an additional sum of Glow.

Gameplay:


New enemy: Spitter
The beasts of the Dreadlands are ever mutating. Beasts capable of spitting toxic phlegm across great distances have been spotted all across the Dreadlands.

Overwatch has been updated to allow for a more free aim.

The Flamer has been updated to use a cone attack.

The Flame Pistol has been added, which functions as a weaker Flamer, but can still be dual-wielded.

The option to try to escape from Roaming enemies on the map has been added, as well as the option to Bribe them with Glow to avoid fighting them entirely.



Visuals:


Updated UI.
Updated visuals for the World Map.
Updated lighting to several parts of the game.
The ability to adjust the Gamma has been added under the Options menu.


Thanks for your continued support & feedback!
// The Dreadlands team
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