Friends!

Get ready—the brand-new Autumn season is just around the corner! "Storm Peak" is bringing a wave of exciting updates and fresh features, especially for those who love to dominate in melee combat. Here's a detailed breakdown of what's coming your way!

Unified Weapon Stats

One of the most impactful updates in the "Storm Peak" season is the standardization of all melee weapon stats. Previously, players had to juggle various attributes like attack speed, damage radius, and base damage when selecting a melee weapon. This often led to an imbalance, where certain weapons outshone others, forcing players to stick to a narrow set of options to stay competitive.

With the new system, all melee weapons now share the same baseline performance across these key parameters. This means you no longer have to weigh the pros and cons of different stats—your choice of weapon can now be driven purely by its appearance and your personal preference. The goal of this change is to foster a more balanced and fair gameplay environment, where success hinges on your skill and strategy, rather than the gear you wield.

Organized Arsenal

We’re also introducing a new system for categorizing and organizing melee weapons to enhance your weapon management. In this update, all melee weapon skins will be treated as separate versions of the weapons, allowing you to categorize them more effectively. Similar types of weapons will now be grouped into their respective categories, making it easier to find what you’re looking for.

This reorganization streamlines weapon selection, reducing inventory clutter and helping you quickly identify the weapon that best suits your vibe or strategy. Additionally, special tags will indicate whether a weapon has unique features like tricks, sounds, visual effects, or animations. This update simplifies arsenal management and enhances weapon selection, allowing you to personalize your gameplay more effectively.

Animation Overhaul

We’re significantly revamping the animations for all melee weapons to enhance the visual and immersive experience of combat. In previous versions, attack animations often felt stiff or disconnected from the actual damage being dealt. This update introduces smoother, more realistic animations, creating a natural flow to combat.

We’ve also expanded the variety of animations, ensuring each weapon feels unique and visually distinct. This overhaul isn’t just about aesthetics—it also reduces the gap between what players see on-screen and the damage being inflicted. By better synchronizing the visual and physical aspects of melee attacks, combat will feel more intuitive and responsive. The result is a more polished gameplay experience where every swing, strike, and stab feels impactful and true to life.

Backstab Boost

We're enhancing melee combat with a new damage multiplier for backstab attacks. Striking an enemy from behind will now deal significantly more damage, resulting in a one-hit kill, even against armoured opponents. This change adds a tactical layer, encouraging patient and precise play. To complement this, we've added new sound effects that trigger upon a successful backstab, making your strikes even more satisfying and noticeable in the heat of battle.

Weapon Tricks

Another feature that will be introduced in this update: special tricks and moves tied to specific melee weapon models. These tricks unlock visually stunning manoeuvres that add a new dimension to gameplay, designed to be a treat not only for the player but also for spectators, making your in-game performance a spectacle to watch.

Why These Changes?

The main goal of these updates is to refine and elevate both the aesthetic and functional aspects of melee weapons and combat, creating a more cohesive and enjoyable experience for all players. By enhancing animations, standardizing weapon parameters, and adding unique features and sounds, we aim to make the game more intuitive, fun, and immersive.

What’s Next?

As we roll out these updates, your feedback will be crucial in refining and perfecting the new features. We’ll be paying close attention to your responses and conducting extensive testing to ensure that the new mechanics are functioning smoothly. Your insights will help us identify any issues and make necessary adjustments, allowing us to deliver the best possible experience. The first wave of updates will be available with the coming season. We’re excited to share these improvements with you and look forward to seeing how they enhance your gameplay experience!

Please Note: All features mentioned are in development and may change based on testing and feedback.

Stay tuned for more details and make sure to check back regularly for updates as we continue to evolve and improve the game!