Designing helpful Companion Nanos, heroic Runners, and fearsome Tyrants is one thing, but bringing them to life in game requires the latest animation techniques.
Today we're speaking with Guilluame Picard, Animation Director at NexT Studios, and Xiao Jie, animator at NExT Studios, for a peek behind the curtain at what it takes to breathe life into SYNCED through animation. Check it out!
Hotfix 1.1.14
Attention Runners,
We have deployed a minor hotfix to address the issues outlined below:
Optimization:
Lowered the difficulty of this week's Tyrant Rush
Bug Fixes:
Fixed the display order of when you draw 10 consecutive times
Fixed the occasional infinite ammo reload issue with “Laser Focused”
Fixed the issue where the tracking missile skill of the Tyrant Destroyer in the Nanofly Even is hard to be taken down
Item Compensation:
Regarding the Automat Machine display issue, all players would get 5 Common Automat Coins & 5 Limited Automat Coins
Regarding the Automat Machine display issue, all players would get 5 Common Automat Coins & 5 Limited Automat Coins
Regarding the issue of Candy Cane expiring, all players will get additional 1000 Candy Canes every day before the end of the event, totaling 6000 over 6 days. Please collect them before the event ends.
Please log out of the game and close/restart your client to ensure the update applies correctly.
The SYNCED team
Patch Notes 1.1.12
Attention Runners,
Our maintenance is now complete, and you can enter the game once again. Below is a list of fixes and optimizations implemented in this patch:
New Content:
Limited Guntech Weapon "Long Tom" is now available in the Automat Machine
Optimizations:
The source of the 4 new currencies added in Season 1 is now displayed in the item list
Optimized the difficulty of Nano Leap-related challenges in Ascension Mode
Optimized the opening speed of the red door in the fifth level of S1 Dead Sector Mode
Store content adjustments:
The exchange limit for Mythical Mods is now 8
The exchange limit for Legendary Mods is now 32
Epic Guntech Weapons are now available for exchange with the Frequent Shopper Card
Guntech Weapons "Fan the Flames" and "Laser Focused" are available for exchange for one week, priced at 30 Frequent Shopper Card, with no purchase quantity limit
Optimized the display of information on the Automat Machine draw record page
Bug Fixes:
Resolved technical issues that could lead to crashes in some scenarios
Fixed some localization issues
Fixed an issue where the taunt buff would affect friendly summoned Nanos (e.g. spiders from the Widowmaker)
Fixed some map locations where players or Nanos could get stuck, fall out of the map, or jump out using Nano Leap
Please log out of the game and close/restart your client to ensure the update applies correctly.
The SYNCED team
Dev Shorts - An Evolving Story
Season 1: Lambent Dawn intoduced many exciting new aspects to the world of SYNCED, with new gameplay features, Tyrant Nanos, Guntech weapons, and even a new Runner all available for players to try out.
Season 1 also sees the narrative of SYNCED expanded upon, as we delve more into the mysterious world of the Meridian. We spoke to Narrative Director Kevin Shortt about how Season 1: Lambent Dawn picks up from where the story left off, and how it sets the groundwork for future developments.
Festive Fun With Our Holiday Event
Wow - it's been a busy few weeks for SYNCED, with Season 1: Lambent Dawn now in full swing. But the holidays are upon us and that can mean only one thing: time for some festive fun!
Haven for the Holidays is our latest in-game event. Running from December 21 2023 to January 4 2024, this event sees Haven come alive with festive cheer. It's also your chance to hunt down some delicious holiday candies. But don't just devour them immediately......exchange them in the event shop for access to unique holiday-themed items!
Haven for the Holidays is live right now!
Patch Notes 1.1.1
Attention Runners,
Our maintenance is now complete, and you can enter the game once again. Below is a list of fixes and optimizations implemented in this patch:
New Content:
New Event: Haven for the Holidays is now live!
Optimizations:
Added Guntech Upgrade Material Lv2 and Guntech Level Up Cogs to the obtainable item details
Reduced the time required for the red door to open in Dead Sector 5 of Season 1
Removed GPU memory size restrictions for visual adjustments
Optimized Pathfinder sound effects
Removed the number displayed in the top left corner of Mods during Batch Recycle
The redemption limit for Mythical Mod in the Exchange Center has been increased from 1 to 2, and the redemption limit for Legendary Mods has been increased from 4 to 8.
Increased the max Power Level of Mods obtained in PvP modes
Bug Fixes:
Resolved technical issues that could lead to crashes in some scenarios
Fixed some localization issues
Fixed an issue where picking up items during a Supernova charge will cause abnormal fire of the weapon
Fixed an issue where Crescendo was unable to damage certain Hive Nanos
Fixed an issue causing Halloween currency to drop in the game
Fixed an issue where enemies could become stuck in buildings in certain scenes
Fixed an occasional issue where some NPCs in Haven will slide on the floor
Fixed an issue where some enemies became missing in the 18th level of Limitless Mode
Fixed an issue where teammates' clients could stutter when one member of the squad interacts with the portal in PVE
Fixed an issue where the player is killed after entering the Surge in the second stage of Master Ops Tier 5 (in cases where a teammate is dying, and then resurrected) which resulted in failure to complete the mission
Fixed an issue where a player's health bar may always display as empty if that player dies while part of a team after disconnecting from a match, and then reconnecting
Fixed the incorrect display of the Mr. Efficiency skin "Heart Rate"
Fixed an occasional issue where "Mission Failed" displayed before the countdown ended in Season 1 Master Ops Tier 4
Fixed an abnormal Nano spawn in some locations in Season 1 Master Ops+ Tier 1
Fixed an abnormal display after disconnecting and reconnecting during the settlement screen of stage 1
Fixed an issue where Laser Focused may not be able to damage the Tumor
Fixed an issue where the Smasher model did not display in PVP after syncing with a Companion Nano
Fixed some areas where people could become stuck, or where they could jump out of the map using Nano Leap
Fixed a display error with Glory‘s "Smokejumper" skin in the preview interface
Fixed an occasional issue where Nanos would suddenly disappear
Fixed an issue where the "Charged Wave" Mod may be activated twice continuously without cooldown
Fixed an issue causing an incorrect number of enemies in the fourth wave of the fifth level of Limitless Mode
Fixed an occasional issue where the up arrow would also display at the settlement screen without using the Power Multiplier
Fixed an issue where special visual effects would remain after the Bomb Nano dies
Fixed an incorrect display of the Tyrant Bulwark's weak point
Fixed an incorrect bullet change display for Split Ender in third-person perspective
Fixed an issue where the red dot would not disappear in the weapon selection interface.
Fixed an abnormal Nano spawn in the Trinity Run
Please log out of the game and close/restart your client to ensure the update applies correctly.
The SYNCED team
Patch Notes 1.0.518
Attention Runners,
Our maintenance is now complete, and you can enter the game once again. Below is a list of fixes and optimizations implemented in this patch:
Optimizations:
Improved the Power Level of Mods obtained in some Elite Run levels
Updated the UI of the PC Launcher
Bug Fixes:
Fixed an issue where players in certain regions could not enter the weekly Tyrant Rush mode
Resolved technical issues that could lead to crashes in some scenarios
Fixed an issue where the Guntech weapon Toxic Shock cannot deal continuous damage to Tumors
Fixed the issue where the initial graphics quality is set to [Low] for some graphics cards, such as Nvidia RTX4070
Please log out of the game and close/restart your client to ensure the update applies correctly.
The SYNCED team
Patch Notes 1.0.157 & Automat Coin Compensation
Attention Runners,
SYNCED Season 1: Lambent Dawn is now officially live!
Due to the large amount of new content and the extensive changes made to existing systems, a number of crafty bugs have inevitably avoided detection and made it through onto the launch build. We have released a patch to fix the following issues:
Resolved technical issues that could lead to crashes in some scenarios
Fixed some collision issues in the first level of S1 that blocked bullets
Fixed an issue where using a rapid-fire gun caused players to enter a stuck state, unable to use the first-aid pack
Fixed an issue where some players using the Launcher version were unable to access the recharge interface
Fixed an issue where a single player using a controller in Endless mode could select team matching by moving the right stick
In addition to the above, we noticed that the following issues also impacted the player experience during the rollout of Season 1:
Extended update and maintenance time
Issues with claiming rewards from the Season Journey event
Reset of the guaranteed draw count for the Guntech Weapon Automat Machine
Other game bugs, etc.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused as we transition SYNCED into Season 1, and we will be sending all players 20 Automat Coins as compensation for the aforementioned issues. Please ensure you claim these Automat Coins before December 24.
Massive thanks to all Runners for your continued support of SYNCED. If you have any comments or suggestions about the new seasonal content, please feel free to let us know across any of our social channels.
The SYNCED Team
Season 1: Lambent Dawn is LIVE!
Whether you are a seasoned Runner who has conquered our previous Rift Chasers season or a newcomer to the Meridian, we've got something in store for everyone in SYNCED Season 1: Lambent Dawn!
To ensure everyone has an optimal experience in the new season, we have prepared the following brief guide to help Runners get to grips with some of the exciting new changes:
Part 1: New Content in Season 1: Lambent Dawn
New Runner: Amelia Amelia Escher is a former military intelligence officer who disappeared into the Meridian while searching for her mother. A year later, she reappears with unanswered questions and fragmented memories, hoping to uncover the truth behind the Meridian. In SYNCED, Amelia excels at deploying mines to attack her enemies, and detonating these mines with her weapons can cause additional fire damage.
New Enemies In the new season, Runners will encounter a variety of new Nano enemy types - including five uniquely powerful Tyrants. Runners must utilize all their strength and wits in battle to gain the edge and come out on top against these vicious adversaries.
New Game Mode: Ascension & Tyrant Rush In addition to classic SYNCED gameplay, we have also introduced two new game modes for Season 1:
Ascension
Solo gameplay
Players will utilize preset loadouts (Runner, Nano, weapons, Mod) to complete specific levels
Players can acquire various Guntech weapons as rewards
Tyrant Rush
Boss challenge gameplay
Players can acquire red Mods after defeating Tyrant Nanos
New Mods & New Legendary Guntech Weapons
To properly equip Runners for the challenges that await in the new season, we have added 30 brand new Mods and 3 Legendary Guntech weapons for players to acquire and utilize
The first Legendary Guntech weapon available is "Overloaded", which players can acquire for free as part of our ongoing community event
New Events Throughout the new season, we will continue to introduce fun in-game events for players to enjoy. There will also be special gameplay modes as well as limited-time activities that offer various challenges and rewards. For more details on events, please stay tuned to our community!
Welcome Gift All players will receive the following welcome gift into their in-game mailboxes:
"Fan the Flames" Guntech weapon
"Dashing Doc" Avatar
5 limited Automat Coins
Part 2: Transitioning into Season 1
Mods
All existing Mods from Season 0 are retained and boosted to a power level of 4000
However, Runners require special materials to activate and upgrade Season 0 Mods in Season 1
Additionally, the max Mod slots has been increased from 4 to 7, with 4 for Runners and 3 for Nanos
Guntech Weapons
All Guntech weapon upgrade progress is retained
The Codex
Runners will receive an all-new Codex for season 1, offering new leveling opportunities
The level of your previous season's Codex will be transferred into resources that can be used to boost your Codex in Season 1
Others
All Battlepasses, leaderboards, and character levels will be reset for Season 1
Part 3: Other Adjustments
Guntech Weapon Enhancement
When augmenting Guntech weapons, a second stage can be accessed upon reaching level 25 in the outer ring
Leveling up requires materials, with different weapons requiring different materials based on their quality
Upon leveling up, an additional 25 level outer ring will be added. Once fully upgraded, a weapon's damage will be significantly increased
Guntech Weapon Adjustments
Crescendo
Instead of requiring the player to hold a full charge and then release to fire, Crescendo will now automatically fire once fully charged, allowing for continuous firing if the player continues to hold the fire key
Minimum charge time is now 0.2 seconds, and the maximum is 0.8 seconds. Damage is reduced by 50% when not fully charged, and attack range is reduced by 30%, with no penetration
Base damage has been significantly increased, leading to increased damage when fully charged
Supernova
Minimum charge time is now 0.2 seconds, and the maximum is 0.4 seconds. Damage and explosion radius are reduced by 50% when not fully charged
Base damage has been significantly increased
Others
Vicious Cycle, The Bouncer, Split Ender, and other Season 0 Guntech weapons have also received damage increases for Season 1
Runner Balance Adjustments
Apart from Dr. Stone, the cooldown timers for skills of other Runners will be significantly reduced, and their skill damage will be greatly increased
The healing effect of Dr. Stone's "Healer's Aura" skill will be greatly enhanced, but it will only automatically revive fallen teammates and cannot automatically revive deceased teammates
Nano Leap Adjustments
After syncing with Nanos in the game, players can use the "Nano Leap" ability
In Season 1, players have two extra moves after using the orginal "Nano Leap" ability:
Hyperleap: During the jump, trigger a vertical second jump to reach more locations
Cancel Nano Leap: During the jump, trigger a vertical downward ground shock to damage enemies. It can also be performed after the Hyperleap.
Exchange Center
Added Frequent Shopper Card
For every Automat Coin used (excluding limited ones), players will receive 1 Frequent Shopper Card
For every Legendary Guntech Weapon fragment recycled, players will receive 1 additional Frequent Shopper Card on top of the existing 20 Component Shards
Using Frequent Shopper Cards, players can exchange for any Legendary Guntech Weapon (excluding limited ones) in the exchange center
Mods Exchange
After recycling Mythical and Legendary Mods, players will receive Mythical Runner Mod Fragments and Legendary Runner Mod Fragments respectively
Players can exchange Mod Fragments for corresponding quality Mods in the exchange center.
Season Exchange
After each season ends, based on player's progress/Power/Codex Level/etc, players will receive Seasonal Coins
Players can exchange Seasonal Coins for Shillings, Nervas, Codex materials, mod upgrade materials, and more in the exchange center
Once more, we thank all the brave Runners who have fought valiantly against the Nano hordes. We appreciate your support and encouragement throughout our shared SYNCED journey. As Season 1: Lambent Dawn kicks off, let's embark on a new journey together.
The Meridian awaits...
Prepare for Season 1: Lambent Dawn
SYNCED Season 1: Lambent Dawn kicks off a fresh new season of exciting SYNCED content from December 14. Players can look forward to new game modes to try out, new Tyrant Nanos to take on, and even a new Runner to play as.
However, a new season also heralds new changes and leveling opportunities. Check out our video guide on how Season 1: Lambent Dawn will expand upon your Codex, Mods, and Guntech weapons.