Intro:

This version focuses on introducing a local two-player competitive mode, while also addressing and optimizing multiple performance and functional issues.

Updates:

Doppio

• Added a local multiplayer competitive mode, Doppio Double Fight, in free mode.
• Use saved characters from free mode, default to the same character, and 2P can select other characters by entering the serial number.
• Player characters reset (re-equip initial weapons) and swap initial locations every 100s or after one player falls.
• Use a fixed orientation camera, aiming mode is not available.
• Characters will be marked with colors and characters at the top, indicating approximate health.
• Locking logic has been specifically optimized.
• Different operation modes such as keyboard + mouse (2P), keyboard + gamepad, gamepad + gamepad are available.
• When the 2P uses the No.1 gamepad option is checked in settings, one gamepad can be used for local two-player play.
• 2P keyboard controls are as follows:
• Right Shift: Lock
• Right Ctrl: Dodge
• Arrow Keys: Movement
• Numpad 0: Sprint
• Numpad 1: Attack
• Numpad 2: Kick
• Numpad 3: Heavy Attack
• Numpad 4: Interact/Pick up
• Numpad 5: Skill
• Numpad 7: Previous Weapon
• Numpad 8: Next Weapon
• Numpad 9: Info Panel
• Currently, the 2P gamepad control settings are synchronized with 1P.
  

Critical Fixes and Optimizations:

• Fixed numerous memory issues, further improving program stability and performance.
• Fixed the issue of character movement stutter during locking or other low frame rate conditions.
• Optimized character control and turning movement, now more flexible and accurate.
• Fixed synchronization of direction correction during aiming and locking in multiplayer mode.
• Optimized the animation and position synchronization effects of characters in multiplayer mode, making it smoother.
• Optimized visual effects for kicking and battle roar.
• Fixed multiple issues that could cause connection failures in multiplayer mode.
• Fixed the issue where polluted sound effects would not stop after a character was defeated.
• Fixed the issue where character shadows would not display in the quality mode in the cinema scene.
• Fixed foot misalignment issues in some heavy attack animations.
  

Conclusion:

The current local two-player competitive mode is just an appetizer, with more scenarios and gameplay to be introduced based on it in the future. Stay tuned! Merry Christmas!

2025.1.7 Emergency Fixes

• Fixed the issue with character indicators in two-player mode in Endless Nightmare.
• Fixed the crash caused by UE Templar when leaving slippery surfaces.
• Optimized the turning, walking, and other animation effects of UE Templar, adding posture tilting during movement.
• Added screen shake effects to some actions of certain weapons.
• Fixed an issue with the hand during the normal attack of dual-handed swings.
• Fixed the damage bonus of the corrosion abnormal effect on UE.