Zero Caliber devblog - Player customization, PvP and other goodies!
Hey everyone,
UPDATE 14/04/2020 (Original devblog below) We are glad you are just as excited as we are for one of, if not the biggest update of Zero Caliber ever :) We have been pushed back a bit by the virus (we are constantly improving our pipelines in order to be able to progress as efficiently as possible from home office). We have also made the jump to the latest version of Unreal Engine, which is giving us a hard time as lots of unexpected bugs need to be ironed out - but it is still a necessary change that will make the development process of Zero Caliber more streamlined for us and the whole gameplay experience smoother for you.
We are doing our very best to push this out as soon as possible, hopefully still in April, but we are not able to say any exact date yet. We are going to release the new build as soon as we are ready (albeit without the new PvP mode). Don't worry, we will release the PvP mode on our private beta banch some time after the update to test with the community first, before pushing it to the live branch.
We are very sorry that you still have to wait some more, but the new build is going to be the most enjoyable and most stable one ever. Please bear with us in the meantime, and stay safe out there! (Or more preferably IN there :) )
ORIGINAL: In our latest devlog we gave a little glimpse of what we are up to. Now let's see what we have in store for Zero Caliber!
Disclaimer: these are the major things we are currently working on. That doesn't mean all of them will be in the next update - some of them will make it, some of them won't, depending on test results.
PLAYER CUSTOMIZATION
You might remember this feature from one of our earlier blog posts. We have been planning to add player customization to the game for a long time, and it looks like it will make it into the next update!
It works similarly to the weapon skin system - there will be special items hidden throughout all maps!
WEAPON SMOOTHING
This feature is quite self-explanatory - it simulates the weight of an object, giving it a more realistic feel. This, combined with recoil makes using weapons butter smooth!
We still have to polish it a bit more - we'll see if it can be done in time.
PVP | DEDICATED SERVERS
We have been successfully testing the PvP gamemode - on dedicated servers! There are still a lot of work ahead, but it is shaping up nicely. Currently we're planning to add four gamemodes. Here's a quick breakdown of each mode. More information coming soon!
Team Death Match
This is the classic game mode we all love. 4v4, 5v5, 5-10 minute battles. The team with the most points wins.
Capture The Flag
Another classic, but with a little twist thanks to the possibilities of VR.
Capture The Area
Two teams fight to take control of an area. Yet another classic.
PvPvE
This is a unique game mode, mixing classic MOBA and FPS elements. There will be an ongoing combat between NPCs on two lanes - additionally each team will have turrets on their respective lanes. The goal is to destroy the enemy team's generator, after eliminating their turrets. Battles will last 8 minutes. If neither generator is destroyed, the team with the turret advantage (most turrets eliminated) wins.
TIMBER REWORK
The mission called 'Timber' is the oldest one in the game. We felt like it deserved an overhaul. Every combat has been redesigned, the pace and environment will be far better than it currently is.
AI OPTIMIZATION
This is something we're constantly working on. The next step is to pre-spawn AIs at the beginning of each map, thus reducing the CPU load during populated combat situations.
RENDER UPDATE
We're changing the way the game renders the environment. As a result, everything will look much sharper, the gameplay will feel much smoother. There are downsides to this method (mainly on the lighting side), but we believe the pros will outweigh the cons - if nothing else, the game will be more optimized without losing graphic quality. This is difficult to demonstrate on 2D screenshots, so you have to take our word for it. :)
NEW HANDS | BODY IK
We're changing the hand models - the fingers will be thinner, and will look completely different from the current gloves. In addition, we're improving the whole body model.
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Thank you for reading through the list! We're not sure when the update will go live - we'd like to release it in March, but as we're working on these features and additions simultaneously, it's possible that we'll have to go with an early April date.
Bonus information: we have also updated our engine version - this makes our life easier. :)
Thank you guys for your continuous support! -XREAL Games Team-
Zero Caliber Update - Performance optimization and a lot of improvements!
Hey everyone!
This update is the continuation of the code optimization we've started in the previous content update. This time we've been focusing on the performance in Co-op as well as in single player - hopefully it is now significantly better across all game modes. If you notice any fps drops, please let us know in the Bugreports section!
An important thing to note: we had to temporarily disable the game's voice chat feature. We're going to enable it after we overhaul it both functionality- and performance wise.
Besides optimization, we've also improved the Index controls: the ingame player hand is now correctly aligned to match the controllers' actual position and orientation - plus we've fine-tuned the grip's sensitivity based on community feedback.
You can read the full patch notes below:
PLAYER | CONTROLS
Index controller aligned to match real life hand position (send us feedback!)
Improved controls, especially with the Index controller - better grip and ungrip sensitivity
AI | GAMEPLAY
Optimized AI animations for better performance
Enemy spawn fixes to reduce fps stuttering
Various small friendly AI spawn fixes
WEAPONS
Improved pump action reload for shotguns
Fixed misaligned USP grip
Added missing skins for the Kriss Vector light stocks
AK-47 sound fixed
Several unlock icons fixed
Removed the wobbly foregrip from the Uzi
Fixed a client side shotgun clip bug (previously it could move randomly around the player's hand)
MAPS
Removed the 'Tutorial' map as a 'Quick co-op match' option
Fixed an issue where pressing the button inside the helicopter at the end of 'Lockup' before the narration could result in the player's death
Fixed various minor multiplayer map selection issues
SOUNDS
Fixed a rare issue where death sound could be heard constantly on the whole map
Fixed a client side sound glitch - sometimes enemy gun sound got stuck in a loop
KNOWN ISSUES
We've encountered a sound issue in the last minute: sometimes the slider's sound effect gets stuck in a loop on 'Retaliation' while playing in Co-op. Will be fixed in the next update!
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That's all for now. This update is another important step in the optimization process we've started. Small issues can still occur - if you encounter anything unusual, please let us know somehow. Your feedback is extremely valuable!
We'll soon be back with news about the next update. Follow us on social media if you don't want to miss them! Youtube Facebook Twitter Instagram
As always, thank you everyone for your continuous support! -XREAL Games Team-
Zero Caliber Devblog - What are we up to in the new year?
Hey everyone,
The Holiday season is over, we’re back on track! We’ve read through all your feedback and bug reports after our latest update, and drew the consequences.
Even though the latest update’s code optimization increased the game’s performance for most of our players, we’ve got some reports about worse/inconsistent frame rates compared to previous versions both in single- and multiplayer. We’re aware of these, and have already started to investigate. We will spend most of January ironing out these performance related issues, so the game can remain stable for all of our players. As a result, the next update will mostly contain fixes and improvements.
When will this update go live?
We don’t know yet. We already have a few leads about the cause of the performance drops, but it’s impossible to predict when we’ll be able to get to the bottom of it all. This is what we’ve uncovered so far:
VOICE CHAT IN CO-OP
Thanks to community reports we’ve discovered that enabling/disabling voice chat can make a huge impact to frame rates in multiplayer, especially at higher pings.
AI ENCOUNTERS
Frame drops mostly happen in combat when there are multiple enemies spawned in the area. We’ve found an issue with the AI’s skeletal mesh which might have a negative effect on the CPU’s performance.
GFX RELATED EFFECTS
We’re also investigating the smoke effect upon firing, and the impact decals’ effects. It’s possible these have negative effects on the performance, albeit unlikely.
OCULUS SOFTWARE UPDATE
There was an Oculus driver update back in December (around the 20th) which could've caused performance- and tracking issues for some players across multiple games. If you own a Rift/S and experience such issues, it's worth checking this topic: https://forums.oculusvr.com/community/discussion/83258/rift-s-and-rift-build-12-0-release-notes/p8
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We’re constantly fixing, building, testing, then fixing again to make sure nothing gets under our radar. :) We’re trying our best to push out the update as soon as possible. In the meantime, keep the reports and feedback coming, it helps more than you think! After getting these fixes done, we can move forward with the development of dedicated servers, the PvP game mode and other goodies.
Following us on social media is the best way to catch all the latest news about future updates. *winkwink* Youtube Facebook Twitter Instagram
Thank you everyone for your continuous support! -XREAL Games Team-
Zero Caliber Update - New map, new weapons, optimization & much much more!
Hey everyone!
This update is huge. HUGE. Probably the biggest one in the game's history.
We've overhauled the 'Tutorial' for new players (replaying it is recommended even for seasoned Zero Caliber veterans), we've added the first part of the next story chapter, 'Canyon' and three new weapons (MK18, FN SCAR, USP). Shotguns recieved proper reload mechanics and we've introduced a new, experimental reload for pistols. As a result, dual wielding them became one of the most badass things in the game! Oh, and we’ve also added distance-dependent weapon damage. And virtual gunstock. And a new ragdoll system for the AI. And we've increased the amount of XP earned per mission. Missing Touch controller bindings got fixed and we've revisited the Index controller handling - hopefully it feels much better now!
BUT... an even bigger part of this update can be found under the hood - performance optimization! Our programmers have been knee-deep in the game's core code to optimize it almost from scratch. We're hoping that this will improve the performance across all kinds of configurations.
We've been testing the game until the last second, but since the code optimization is massive, it's almost guaranteed that players will run into small issues here and there. If you encounter anything unusual, please head over to our Bugreport section!
ATTENTION: unfortunately one of the negative results of the code optimization is the loss of player equipment and saved loadouts. The progress and unlocked items however should stay the same!
And now.. here's the full list of changes, additions and improvements:
MAPS
Tutorial rework: we've overhauled the whole tutorial both visually and functionally in order to explain the game better for inexperienced players. If you're a seasoned veteran, you can launch it from the world map.
New story mission: Canyon. It is the first part of the new campaign destination. Can be played after 'Hail'.
WEAPONS | ATTACHMENTS
MK18 with 9 different skins
FN SCAR with 6 different skins
USP pistol with 9 different skins
New attachments: MK18 suppressors, 2 angled grips, holo sight. New content is marked in the armory.
Damage falloff: the amount of damage done by a weapon is now distance-dependent.
Pump-action for all shotguns. SPAS has the option for semi-auto firemode.
Unique shotgun spread for all shotguns
Shotguns now take shells one-by-one from clips. If your shotgun is only missing one shell, the other 4 shells will stay in the clip and the clip doesn’t disappear.
Reworked weapon physics - more realistic behavior when weapon is not held in hands
All holo sights have new, adjustable brightness/color options
Underbarrel grip removal now works the same way it does with other attachments IF autogrip is OFF: hover over the grip, press trigger and pull it away. If autogrip is ON, functionality remains the same - when your hand grips onto the weapon automatically, press trigger and pull away to remove the grip
GAMEPLAY | AI
Virtual gunstock option added (look for it in the settings!): 'ON' mode is for all weapons, 'REALISTIC' mode applies only to weapons which already have a stock as part of the weapon body (e.g. AWP, AKM, AK47) or weapons which have a stock equipped and opened out (e.g G36C+stock attached)
Experimental, but badass dual pistol reload: when both mags are ejected (by pressing the mag release button), lower your hand to your ammo pouch, then press the slider back button. BAMM. - This new feature might work inconsistently in Co-op for now.
Improved recoil for every weapon and attachment
Increased XP for levels - less grinding
Weapon colliders and physics materials are improved to give a smoother gameplay experience when weapons interact with the environment
New ragdoll system: caliber- and shooting distance-dependent AI death reactions
AI soldiers are now able to walk through dead AI bodies
MULTIPLAYER
Optimized network code for smoother Co-op gameplay. It's still not perfect, but we're getting there!
Map selector at the end of each map - players are now able to continue the game without quitting to the lobby by voting on the next mission.
PLAYER | CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS
Haptic feedback (rumbling) added when gripping weapons and grabbing mags from the belt
Oculus Quest support FIXED with improved Touch controls
Fixed an Oculus Rift S bug where players couldn’t do anything at first start
Improved Index Controller controls: grabbing functionality with the controller has been revisited and improved. You will have to squeeze a little more to grab something (no more sucking up items when you just wanted to rest your fingers), removed the tiny delay when releasing items (smoother grenade throws).
Default Grip Option is set to Hold-To-Grab for Touch and Index Controllers, Toggle-Grip for Vive Wands by default. Can be changed in the settings.
Updated object handling for Touch controllers: mags, grenades and attachments can only be grabbed and picked up with the trigger, while the grip button is for grabbing weapons and bigger, non-weapon related objects.
Controller dead zone default value increased from 0.05 to 0.11 to avoid phantom movement
GFX
Optimization and more optimization
SOUND
Super immersive environmental sounds
Redesigned indoor sounds
Updated weapon sounds
BUGFIXES
Fixed an issue where after grabbing an attachment from one hand to another, knock-off functionality would be lost
Fixed an issue where after dropping an attachment and quickly grabbing it would make attaching it to the weapon impossible
Fixed bouncing weapons - weapons now have more realistic physics
Menu pointer fixed when holding weapons with both hands
Vive: can’t take weapons out of other players holsters anymore
VIVE and Index Controller: fixed an issue where quickly dropping and grabbing a weapon by its slider caused the weapon to drop to the ground
Sock 17\18c left-hand grab position fixed
Fixed an issue where weapons sometimes disappeared after respawning or the player spawned with other players' equipment
Fixed an issue where the green outline stayed on objects
And endless more small bugfixes...
HONORABLE MENTIONS
PvP - unfortunately we had to delay it. Still needs polishing - you can expect some form of beta testing in Q1 2020!
Dedicated servers - same as with PvP, we have to iron out some technical issues.
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Phew... Quite a list! As you can see, we went a little overboard with the amount of content and new features. Again. :) We wanted to cram everything into this update so you can have an amazing experience during the Holiday season. As a result, small issues might pop up here and there - please report them via the Steam forums, e-mail, Discord or homing pigeons. We'll check everything after a short Winter break.
Be sure to follow us on Youtube, Facebook and Twitter to recieve all the latest news about the PvP and our games in general. Thank you for an incredible 2019, 2020 will be even more exciting! Happy Holidays!
-XREAL Games Team-
Zero Caliber devblog - Huge December content update, dedicated servers & PvP!
Hey everyone,
The next Zero Caliber update is coming soon, and it’s gonna be a huge one! We have mentioned a few things about it in our latest devlog (besides dedicated servers and the PvP game mode): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBrrAAi-ScM
It’s going to be both a content- and an optimization update. We’re aiming for a mid-December release. Here’s a short summary of what you can expect:
REWORKED TUTORIAL WITH STUNNING GRAPHICS
The current tutorial map has been almost the same since the game’s release back in 2018. It was time to overhaul it, which will be benefitial for new players and Zero Caliber veterans alike. The new tutorial will guide players through all the features that are currently in the game as well as explain the gameplay mechanics better.
Doing all this in a brand new, visually rich environment!
NEW STORY MISSION
We’ll continue the storyline with an epic new mission in a brand new environment!
3 NEW WEAPONS
We’re also adding three new weapons: the USP, the MK18 and a new SCAR variant. All three weapons are coming with unique weapon skins!
PUMP ACTION SHOTGUNS
Poor shotguns will finally recieve proper reloading mechanics. Sarah Connor style included!
MAJOR PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION
We have been knee-deep in the game's code to perform major optimizations which will have a major effect on the game's performance. We're hoping that this, coupled with network optimization will hugely improve the multiplayer performance as well.
HONORABLE MENTIONS
We have to mention the new projectile mechanics: the amount of damage a bullet does will now be calculated by incorporating distance as well. This means that each weapon will have an optimal range and will lose punch outside of this range. We're adding new enemy death animations to spice things up. Virtual gunstock is coming as well! We have addressed the issue where Rift S or Quest controllers might not be getting proper key bindings. This will be fixed in the update! We have also fixed countless community reported issues.
This is just a very short list of the things that will be part of the update. The full patch notes will accompany the update itself.
DEDICATED SERVERS AND PVP
As you might be aware, we have been working on dedicated servers for a while now. If, and only IF everything goes as planned, we might be firing them up in December. In case of unforeseen technical issues, this will only happen later in January.
We're very close to testing the game's PvP game mode! We're trying to get everything needed for it done in December but once again, unforeseen issues might hinder our plans. We will be posting updates concerning both dedicated servers and PvP on our social media channels, follow us if you don't want to miss the news about possible testing periods!
Thank you all for your continuous support and feedback! XREAL Games Team
Zero Caliber Halloween Update - Pumpkin party on 'Retaliation' & Halloween skins
Hey everyone,
It's that time of the year! To bring a little spookiness to Zero Caliber, we've carved a huge amount of pumpkins and placed them all over the night mission 'Retaliation' (you can find a few of them in the Lobby as well). These Halloween pumpkins come with a little surprise: they blow up when shot (with a surprise sound effect). Use them to fight off the evil Tlalokiis!
If you just want to throw around pumpkins for the fun of it, look for them at the basketball court in 'Lockup' or at the beginning of 'Retaliation'.
BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!
A new SCAR variant can be found in the 'Armory' with a fancy Halloween themed skin!
Besides the new SCAR (which will be unlockable in the next update), we've made a spooky skin for a community favourite weapon: the M4!
BONUS SNEAK PEEK
We won't leave you without surprises in the next update either. ;)
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We hope you'll enjoy this little Halloween event we've made! It will stay live until the next update.
If you fancy a more arcadey, but scary sci-fi shooter for Halloween, check out our other title, A-Tech Cybernetic! We've just released a new content update for it with an epic ending.
Have a spooky Halloween! XREAL Games Team
Zero Caliber Update - Weapon recoils, faster progression, new rank icons & more!
Hey everyone,
Since the last update, we've mostly been busy with fixing bugs and improving game mechanics. The most noticeable addition is the new, overhauled recoil system, which will make aiming just a tiny bit more difficult. Old recoil on the left-, new recoil on the right side:
We've also overhauled the rank icons, they'll now visually represent the hard work that goes into getting them. :) Concerning the progression speed - we've heard your feedback about the grind, so we've chopped it in half: you'll get double the amount of XP and money per mission(compared to the amount of XP and money pre-update).
For VIVE Cosmos owners: basic controller support is live, please check if everything works correctly. Let us know in the Bugreports section if you encounter any issues!
You can check the full list below:
WEAPONS | ATTACHMENTS
New recoils - We've reworked how the weapons behave, it’s much more realistic now (subject to change based on feedback)
New double magazines for the Uzi, P90 and the M1918 BAR
New weapon skins for P90, M4A1, Python
Shotgun clips are saved in the belt when moving between missions
Sliders and stocks are released by the hand if you move the controller too far away
Weapons spawned in the player’s belt have ammo chambered (they were spawned empty beforehand)
Fixed a rare issue where knocking off scope attachments could cause iron sights to be incorrectly visible
Fixed muzzle flash location when applying suppressors
Fixed muzzle flash appearance when applying suppressors
Improved Python handling and fixed barrel opening
Fixed Ka5C slider - plate is now moving when shooting
Improved Steyr Aug and KRISS Vector handling
Steyr Aug rail fixed when applying attachments
Improved turret handling
GAMEPLAY | CO-OP IMPROVEMENTS
Renamed ranks with new, visually pleasing icons
XP is now capped at lvl100 - won't be accumulated after reaching the maximum amount
Microphone 'always on' option - when enabled in the settings, the mic will always be activated, no need to manually turn the voice chat on
Added a confirmation window on death screen before returning to lobby - no more accindentally leaving a Co-op session
Fixed a rare issue where the host’s hand could get stuck in the air when secondary grabbing a weapon
Improved player hand sync between host and client
Iron sights in Co-op fixed
PLAYER/CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS
Smart attachment Interaction Clicking the trigger button on the secondary hand attached to weapon activates the side attachment (flashlight, laser)
Pressing the slider release button on the controller releases the slider if possible - interacts with scope attachments otherwise
Improved reloading mechanics
Visible hints added for each weapon when there is no bullet chambered (can be turned on/off in the settings)
When using autogrip: in order to be able to use autogrip, the weapon HAS TO BE reloaded (on certain weapons only)
Added the ability to sprint with sniper rifles and the BAR
Toggle-grip is default now on HTC Vive while hold-to-grip on Oculus (can be changed in the settings)
Fixed a rare issue when modifying settings respawned the player
Hand pointer after grenade explosion fixed
Player pointer fixes (in the armory, world map and at death screen)
GFX
3D model- and environment optimizations for better performance
Fixed decals on several dynamic objects
Several texture fixes
SOUNDS
New reverb system
Improved soundscapes
Dynamic movement sounds
Updated Audio Engine
New footstep sounds
Combat chatter added
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Unfortunately we've ran into sync issues in Co-op with the promised player customization system, we had to exclude it from this update. :(
It's still WiP, will be added in a future update. Co-op is currently under heavy optimization, we're aware of the occasional FPS drops.
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Thank you guys for the continuous support! If you encounter any issues, please report them in the Bugreports section, or on our Discord server.
Have fun! XREAL Games Team
Zero Caliber devblog - 1 year anniversary and the upcoming update
Hey everyone,
Our beloved shooter will soon celebrate its official 1-year anniversary! Zero Caliber was released in Early Access on 9th November, 2018, but it was born a little bit earlier - the first playable builds came into existence around this time 1 year ago..
To celebrate this, the upcoming update and the upcoming PvP’s beta - which is getting closer and closer by the day (probably December) - we’ve decided to have a 1-week-long sale for the first time since the game's launch. Pro tip: might be a good time to get into the game and practice so you can jump into PvP as a veteran when the time comes. ;)
I’ve also put together a short list with all the goodies that are coming in the next update - the main new feature will be player customization! Detailed patch notes are coming alongside the update, which is scheduled to go live around the 1st of October - re-scheduled to go live later (hopefully around 11 Oct. at the latest) due to optimization issues with the skin system.
Images shown below showcase WiP states and are subject to change.
PLAYER CUSTOMIZATION | RANK ICONS
After introducing weapon skins, we’ve started to experiment with custom player skins and accessories. The first batch of custom items will make it into the update: a mix of serious military equipment and goofy items just for the fun of it. :) The items/skins will be unlockable through the progression system, or can be found hidden throughout all maps.
We’ve also reworked the rank names and icons - because who doesn’t want to show off his/her hard earned rank?
WEAPONS | RECOIL REBALANCE
A lot of you requested a recoil update on all weapons: it is happening! Every weapon got unique recoil behaviours in order to balance them out better - this balance will be vital in PvP as well. The Uzi, P90 and the BAR got double mags (which are now fixed and work correctly), while the M4A1, Python and P90 got new weapon skins.
MULTIPLAYER
There’s now a confirmation window on the death screen before returning to the lobby - hopefully this will stop accidental exits from a session. We’ve also added an option to have the mic always on - this will be useful for VR Arcades, and for regular players as well who doesn’t like turning the radio on every time they want to tell something.
RELOAD AND CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS
We’ve improved the way of interacting with attachments (more on this in the final patch notes) and made it easier to remember to reload weapons: if hints are enabled, the sliders will be highlighted if there is no shell chambered - a helpful hint to remind you to reload your weapon. Sprinting with heavier weapons like snipers and the BAR is now possible again.
SOUNDS
We’ve updated the audio engine to its latest version which means improved soundscapes, dynamic movement sounds and all kinds of improvements all around.
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Besides the things mentioned above, numerous fixes and improvements are also coming in the update. The update after this one will probably focus on bugfixes and polish, but you can expect new content as well, plus a new, updated tutorial map. PvP alongside dedicated servers are in the works, we’ll soon tune in with more information about the planned beta and everything you need to know.
After one year we still have a lot to do, we’re still full of plans and ideas! We’ll see how well we can manage our time. :) Thank you all for the continuous support and patience!
XREAL Games Team
Zero Caliber Update - Index Controller and WMR joystick support, Touch toggle-grip, massive performance boost + hotfix n°2!
Hey everyone,
We've been quite busy after July's content update. It unfortunately introduced a few bugs that needed to be fixed as soon as possible.
The first hotfix went live two weeks ago, and now with this hotfix we're hoping that we managed to fix all the major bugs of the update.
But, you know us.. it wouldn't be us if we didn't cram even more stuff into one update. :)
As a result, Zero Caliber now has full Index Controller support (except for finger tracking) and native WMR joystick support. Oculus Touch controllers got the awaited toggle-grip option and as a bonus, performance got increased by at least 20%*!
*mostly noticeable in combat situations
FULL PATCH NOTES
Valve Index Controller support Attention! The 'bolt catch' and 'magazine release' buttons are hand-dependant. Right controller buttons work on weapons held in the right hand, left controller buttons work on weapons held in the left hand.
Native WMR joystick support
Oculus Touch toggle-grip option - no need to hold the grip continuously; can be changed in the control settings
Fixed crashes caused by recent changes
Massive performance optimization, especially in combat situations - temporarily disabled projectile particle effects in order to better optimize it
Magazines don't fall through the floor after dropping a weapon
'Second Wind' invulnerability when low on health is back
Fixed an issue in Co-op where the client player couldn't move after teleporting back from out of the combat area
Ally NPC name tags and icons now follow them correctly
Fixed an issue where the players could grab on invisible attachments. This caused the players’ arms to stretch far away
Items cannot disappear anymore while being force-pulled
Client players in Co-op now respawn on checkpoints with the equipment used right before dying
Throwing grenades can be hit or miss right now, we're working on polishing the throwing mechanics.
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Now that we're done with the hotfixes, we'll move onto the next phase of development. We're going to focus on polishing the game (besides adding new featuers), but that's a topic for another steam news. :)
As always, we'd like to thank you all for the support and your patience!
If you have any feedback on the Index Controllers, or the game in general, send it our way on Discord or on our Steam Community Hub!
If you find any bugs, please make a bugreport here.
The second part of the huge update's hotfix is now live on the public beta branch! We've also included a basic Index Controller support. This isn't a full, finger tracking support, but Index owners now can fully enjoy the game, and use all the core features.
The full Index controller support will be included in the next big update.
Here's how you can access the public beta branch:
Right click on Zero Caliber in your library -> Properties -> Betas -> Public beta
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS IS A PRELIMINARY UPDATE, AND WILL BE OUTDATED ONCE WE RELEASE THE HOTFIX TO THE LIVE BRANCH.
Here's what the update contains:
Valve Index Controller basic support
Magazines don't fall through the floor after dropping a weapon
Second Wind invulnerability is fixed when low on health
Fixed an issue in Co-op where the client player couldn't move after teleporting back from out of the combat area
Ally NPC name tags and icons now follow them correctly
Fixed an issue where the players could grab on invisible attachments. This caused the players’ arms to stretch far away
Items cannot disappear anymore while being force-pulled
Client players in Co-op now respawn on checkpoints with the equipment used right before dying
Fixed crashes caused by recent changes
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We're aware many of you experienced crashes after the latest update. We hopefully fixed it, but if you still experience the issue please let us know in the bugreports section, or on our Discord server!
Keep Index Controller feedback coming as well, we want to implement the best, most comfortable solution for you.
We'll gather your feedback, and if everything's fine then we'll release the hotfix to the live branch. Our main concern is the crashing issue, so please, if you experience any crashing, let us now (with system specs attached) via the channels i mentioned above.
