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Fixes

• Fixed some translation errors

New Content / Features

• Added support for attachments on modded weapons (see the updated guide)
• Added the community contest winning patch made by JDT

Improvements

• Integrated the latest community translations

Fixes

• Fixed the Long and Wide Smoke grenades being replaced by regular Smokes after restarting the game

Changelog

Improvements

• Integrated the latest community translations

Fixes

• Fixed the Long and Wide Smoke grenades being replaced by regular Smokes after restarting the game

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content/features

• Added the community contest winning patch made by JDT

Fixes

• Fixed attachment selection on modded weapons

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

Improvements

• Added support for attachments on modded weapons (see the updated guide)
• Integrated the latest community translations

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Calling all operators!

Rules

• All drawings must be original and cannot be stolen or be of an existing design to avoid copyright.
• Design must be square or round in shape, and have a minimum dimension of 512x512 pixels.
• Artwork must be digital and in the PNG or JPEG format.
• The contest will take place in two stages. The first stage is the submission stage where we gather everyone's designs. Once the date to upload designs has ended, we will have the voting phase, which will be about three days long.
• We will create a Google form to gather all the submissions and allow everyone to cast their votes on their favorite designs.
• We will announce the winners at the end of the voting period!

New Content / Features

• Added the difficulty presets
• Added 2 new smoke grenades

Improvements

• Allowed several move speeds at different times on a single waypoint
• Weapon/grenade/shield exchanges now propose items from all factions
• Exchanges will no longer propose discarded items
• Improved the game camera focus priorities
• Integrated the latest community translations

Fixes

• Fixed the FBI extract skirmish missions having enemies spawn near your character spawn spots squad

Changelog

New Content / Features

• Added the difficulty presets
• Added 2 new smoke grenades

Improvements

• Allowed several move speeds at different times on a single waypoint
• Weapon/grenade/shield exchanges now propose items from all factions
• Exchanges will no longer propose discarded items
• Improved the game camera focus priorities
• Integrated the latest community translations

Fixes

• Fixed the FBI extract skirmish missions having enemies spawn near your character spawn spots squad

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Improvements

• Improved the vision field around windows when crouched
• Integrated the latest community translations

Fixes

• Fixed characters equipped with shield not being able to crouch
• Fixed the Tank skill effect not applying properly on the equipped weapon
• Fixed squad delete button not always working properly
• Fixed aiming line displayed on grenade waypoints
• Fixed skirmish mission buttons update

New content/features

• Added the possibility to exchange 2 weapons/grenades/shields for another item of the same type
  

Improvements

• Added support for custom hips and voice in character and enemy visual modding
• Optimized memory usage in the main menu
• Improved the character markers
• Added more details in the chapter restart reports
• Integrated the latest community translations

Fixes

• Fixed props blocking path in some generated maps
• Fixed the progress not always correctly reset when restarting a chapter
• Fixed the perks used in a previously failed campaign mission appearing in the new one
• Fixed some skirmish missions being playable before unlocking them
• Fixed the cancel button still present in the squad selection menu after deleting the currently selected

Changelog

Improvements

• Optimized memory usage in the main menu
• Integrated the latest community translations

Fixes

• Fixed the perks used in a previously failed campaign mission appearing in the new one
• Fixed some skirmish missions being playable before unlocking them
• Fixed the cancel button still present in the squad selection menu after deleting the currently selected squad

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content/features

• Added the possibility to exchange 2 weapons/grenades/shields for another item of the same type
  

Improvements

• Added more details in the chapter restart reports
• Improved the character markers
• Added custom hips to the modding template
• Updated community translations

Fixes

• Fixed props blocking path in some generated maps
• Fixed the progress not always correctly reset when restarting a chapter

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Improvements

• Improved character visual modding (added custom hand prefabs)
• Updated community translations

Fixes

• Fixed the middle mission of the 2nd chapter having no reward (new recruit)
• Fixed the upper floor character paths being visible during replays
• Fixed the aiming target of the selected character badly placed during replays
• Fixed props blocking path in some generated maps
• Fixed escort characters using visual mods

Changelog

Improvements

• Improved character visual modding (added custom hand prefabs)
• Updated community translations

Fixes

• Fixed the middle mission of the 2nd chapter having no reward (new recruit)
• Fixed the upper floor character paths being visible during replays
• Fixed the aiming target of the selected character badly placed during replays

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Retryable Campaign Missions

New Unlock Path

• Skirmish missions are split into 4 groups, completing each group will unlock the next one
• Completing the tutorial unlocks the first group of skirmish missions for all the factions
• The 1st group unlocks the campaign
• The 2nd group unlocks the custom missions, including modded ones
• The 3rd group unlocks the challenges
• The 4th group unlocks the mission generator
• Each chapter of the campaign unlocks the next one, the 5th one unlocks the survival mode

UI/UX Improvements

• The number of each character now appears above them, corresponding to their keyboard shortcut
• The selected character displays an animated selection marker to help you identify who you are using
• The color of the selected character's field of vision now accurately indicates the weapon's accuracy over the distance
• It's easy to miss a recently unlocked attachment slot when it is on the left side of the weapon, so I added a flashing arrow pointing to it
• Squad options can now be changed mid-run
• You can now exit the squad selection screen with the cancel button or the escape shortcut

Balancing

• I reduced the maximum range of the weapons to make them more specialized and reduce the effectiveness of close-range weapons in large rooms (this does not change the optimal range or maximum accuracy)
• The range of the stun effect on enemies when kicking a door has been increased when you don't have the "Door Smasher" skill as it was too rare to see it happen
• Enemy threat level in skirmish missions now increases gradually
• Reduced the size of the map for recruitment mission in chapter 2

The Details

Full changelog

Changelog

New content/features

• Added a cancel button on the squad selection screen

Improvements

• Failed campaign missions are now retryable by default (you can disable it using the "No Try B" squad option)
• Completing a previously failed campaign mission now unlocks the associated rewards
• Optimized plan saving memory usage (should hopefully prevent crashes on big maps)
• Tweaked the layout of the recruitment/equipment unlock panels
• Updated community translations

Fixes

• Fixed the shield unlock panel giving no choice
• Fixed the path of the escorted characters showing aiming targets in replays
• Fixed empty campaign mission reports on defeat
• Fixed campaign mission replays
• Fixed the name of the middle mission in the 2nd chapters of the campaign
• Fixed some map generator templates

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

Improvements

• Added a blinking arrow for newly unlocked left side attachement slots
• Removed the default iron sights from the Peace4 and Raven weapons when equipping other aiming attachments Moved back the aiming attachment slot of the GG36 weapon
• The field of view color now accurately indicated the weapon accuracy over distance
• Updated community translations

Fixes

• Fixed the unlock system backward compatibility with 1.0

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content/features

• Added a new "Retryable Campaign Missions" option:
  • Failed campaign missions can be retried BUT the map and enemies will be regenerated
  • The associated reward is lost unless you restart the chapter
  • You can also take an alternative route if the mission tree of the current chapter allows it
  • Your character injuries/death won't be saved when you fail a campaign mission, so that you can try again under the same conditions
  • The option will be enable by default on the new squads (or if you play the game for the first time)
  • The option will be disable for the 1.0 existing squads but you can change it in your squad options
• Added the character numbers (matching keyboard shortcut)

Improvements

• Changed the way game modes are unlocked:
  • Skirmish missions are now split into 4 groups (3 groups of 3 missions and 1 group of 2)
  • Completing the tutorial unlocks the first group of skirmish missions for each factions
  • The 1st group of skirmishes unlocks the campaign and the next group of skirmishes
  • The 2nd group unlocks the custom missions and the next group of skirmishes
  • The 3rd group unlocks the challenges and the next group of skirmishes
  • The 4th group unlocks the mission generator
  • The campaign chapters now just unlock the next chapter or the survival mode
  • You shouldn't lose access to any of the modes you've already unlocked (please let me know if it's not the case)
• Made the enemy threat level of the skirmish missions more progressive
• Reduced the max range of all weapons (doesn't change the optimal range or max accuracy)
• Improved the feedback on the selected characters
• Increased the default stun effect on enemies when kicking a door
• Reduced the size of the map for recruitment mission in chapter 2
• Reverted the auto save cooldown to its previous value (5 minutes)
• Updated community translations

Reminder: switching to the test branch

New patch with some important changes in bold below:

Improvements

• Squad options can now be changed (the lowest configuration will be saved for future leaderboard rankings and achievements)
• Made the campaign-incapacited characters available in other game modes and visible in the squad management screen
• Changed the Handgun Specialist skill modifiers (changes accuracy instead of range)
• Tweaked the modifiers of the weapon mags
• Reduced the auto save cooldown (5 minutes -> 1 minute)
• Reduced the amount of "moving" and "in position" voice lines
• Reduced the amount of "affirmative" voice lines during the planning phase
• Added images to the text only help sections
• Updated community translations

Fixes

• Fixed the game creating undesired paths when dragging a character over props while using a non-top-down view
• Fixed waypoints sometimes being unclickable after changing storey view
• Fixed the sniper rifle magazines not being clickable in the weapon customization screen
• Fixed S rank achievements unlocked from tutorial missions

Here's the first patch with a good bunch of fixes and improvements, all made possible by your invaluable feedback (please continue sharing!).

Improvements

• Removed damage from the stun grenades
• Added small damage to the shock grenades
• Added the damage to the tooltips of the shock and stinger grenades
• Prevented new recruits from having both the tank skill and skills related to opening doors or tossing grenades
• Added a tooltip to the survival mode button explaining how to unlock it
• Tweaked the colors of the ranks
• Increased the opacity of some main menu panels
• Forced the display of the help message related to the mission objective the first time the player plays a mission of that type
• Memory usage optimization
• Updated community translations

Fixes

• Fixed map generation placing props blocking the path to objectives
• Fixed the snipers changing orientation when the mission starts
• Fixed some completed campaign missions displaying the wrong rank after restarting the chapter
• Fixed the mod browser not working for players from China
• Fixed the move speed icon not becoming transparent when unselecting a character
• Fixed the sound effect of the skill level up, equipment unlock and recruit buttons
• Fixed the game sometimes freezing when exiting the character setup screen during the shooting range mission
• Fixed the icons of the camera buttons in the replay screen
• Fixed the main menu layout for wide screens
• Fixed some translations
• Fixed some tooltips triggered when the credits are displayed

Changelog

Improvements

• Removed damage from the stun grenades
• Added small damage to the shock grenades
• Added the damage to the tooltips of the shock and stinger grenades
• Prevented new recruits from having both the tank skill and skills related to opening doors or tossing grenades
• Added a tooltip to the survival mode button explaining how to unlock it
• Tweaked the colors of the ranks
• Increased the opacity of some main menu panels
• Forced the display of the help message related to the mission objective the first time the player plays a mission of that type
• Memory usage optimization
• Updated community translations

Fixes

• Fixed map generation placing props blocking the path to objectives
• Fixed the snipers changing orientation when the mission starts
• Fixed some completed campaign missions displaying the wrong rank after restarting the chapter
• Fixed the mod browser not working for players from China
• Fixed the move speed icon not becoming transparent when unselecting a character
• Fixed the sound effect of the skill level up, equipment unlock and recruit buttons
• Fixed the game sometimes freezing when exiting the character setup screen during the shooting range mission
• Fixed the icons of the camera buttons in the replay screen
• Fixed the main menu layout for wide screens
• Fixed some translations
• Fixed some tooltips triggered when the credits are displayed

Reminder: switching to the test branch

[previewyoutube=-vFDQPVzk24;full][/previewyoutube] I'm thrilled to announce the official launch of No Plan B on Steam, following a highly successful early access phase with an impressive 90% positive reviews! In No Plan B, the challenge is to carefully plan your team's tactics in close quarters battles. Use the timeline to synchronize each door breach, grenade throw and room entry with precision. Watch your team execute your plan autonomously in epic cinematic replays. Take on challenging roguelike campaigns or standalone missions. It launches with a 10% discount available for one week: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1269020/No_Plan_B/

Thank YOU!

Supporter Edition

V1.0 Changes

• New Character Voices: the 4 factions now have both male and female voices, recorded by the awesome Ivy Moody (SWAT/FBI female voices), Hannah Melbourn (Robbers/Gangsters female voices), Brian Watts (SWAT/FBI male voices) and Jarret Griffis (Robbers/Gangsters male voices).
• New Keyart: It was a great honor collaborating with Gray Shuko on the creation of the new key art. I sincerely hope you enjoy it!
• Game Modes Unlock option: begin the game with all game modes unlocked.
• Seasoned Squad option: max out your characters' XP.
• Persistent XP option: retain their earned XP when restarting a campaign chapter.
• Hollywood Mode option: breach rooms fearlessly, facing enemies who seem to have forgotten how to aim.
• Performance Optimizations: while I'm not claiming the game will run smoothly on a potato, you should notice significant improvements in performance, particularly on larger maps.

Other Bundles

Changelog

Improvements

• Updated community translations

Fixes

• Fixed the game sometimes getting stuck when some custom mission files are missing

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content/features

• Integrated the new Robbers/Gangsters male voices by Jarret Griffis

Improvements

• CPU and memory usage optimizations
• Updated the game icon and the boot/loading backgrounds with the new artwork by Gray Shuko
• Reduced opacity of the path of the unselected characters
• Disabled the "Update timeline when selecting a character" option by default
• Updated community translations

Fixes

• Fixed aim targeting triggered when right-clicking on a character while the character menu is shown
• Fixed the game sometimes freezing when dragging a character
• Fixed the campaign chapter restart not always working
• Fixed the persistent XP option tooltip
• Fixed the right-click release sometimes not being detected and rotating the camera when the left clicking
• Fixed the tutorial/shooting range target down SFX

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content/features

• Added the "Persistent XP" squad option

Improvements

• Improved the left hand position on handguns
• Hide the changelog button when already clicked
• Updated community translations

Fixes

• Fixed the left hand position on the weapons when no foregrip is equipped
• Fixed the fonts used in the Simplified Chinese version of the game
• Fixed some props blocking path in generated maps

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

Improvements

• Improved language detection on first launch
• Removed the intro trailer
• Updated community translations

Fixes

• Fixed some campaign missions not being playable even though the previous one was completed

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content/features

• Added the depth of field toggle to the replay controls

Improvements

• Improved the help button icon
• Improved the contrast of the field of view for the selected character
• Increase the shot rate of the level 5 handgun specialists
• Updated community translations

Fixes

• Fixed character voice lines triggered by enemies
• Fixed the 3rd person cinematic camera

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content/features

• Integrated new voices for the Robbers and Gangsters female characters by Hannah Melbourn

Improvements

• Updated community translations

Fixes

• Fixed mission victories not advancing the level in the survival mode after restarting it
• Fixed collisions between agents sometimes locking them forever
• Fixed some props blocking path in generated maps

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

Improvements

• Added the new squad options in the leaderboard panel title

Fixes

• Fixed the links between missions in the 5th campaign chapters of each faction
• Fixed the chapter restart wiping your team when using the unlock all game modes option

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content/features

• Added more squad options (Hollywood mode, Max XP, Unlock All Game Modes)
• Added female voices by Ivy Moody for the SWAT and FBI factions
• Added more weapon colors

Improvements

• The Skirmish, Challenge and Random game modes now only need to be unlocked once per faction
• Tweaked the campaign chapter mission trees
• Improved the main menu UI layout

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Fixes

• Fixed the generation of some vault rooms
• Fixed the mission objective pool for the survival mode of the FBI, Robbers and Gangsters factions

[previewyoutube=d64hiezzkZ0;full][/previewyoutube] Mark your calendars for April 3rd, as that's the day when No Plan B 1.0 will officially release on Steam! Also, don't forget to add the game to your wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1269020/No_Plan_B/ V1 will be packed with all the features and improvements that have been implemented during its early access phase:

• Roguelike Campaign
• Single Missions, including daily/weekly/monthly Challenges and a Mission Generator
• Survival Mode
• Unlockable Weapons, Grenades and Ballistic Shields
• Character Progression system
• Character and Weapon Customization
• Multi-Storey Buildings and their deadly stairs
• Map Editor with thousands of assets
• Mod Support + more than 80 custom missions, weapons and skins
• Steam Achievements
• And tons of other gameplay features like sniping, crouching, perks, exterior maps, new objectives, etc.

• New Squad Options: all game modes unlocked right from the start, maxed character XP and a god mode!
• New Character Voices: the good guys will get the female counterpart alongside the recent male update and the bad guys will join in with both male and female voices.

Improvements

• Tweaked the weapon attachment modifiers (mostly removed maluses and diversified bonuses)
• Removed the (deprecated) cost from the weapon tooltips

Fixes

• Fixed some props blocking path in generated maps
• Fixed some weapon attachements being unequipable even when the slot in locked
• Fixed the "apply to all" button in the character customization screen not always working

Fixes

• Fixed the campaign remaining locked even after completing the tutorial
• Fixed some props not being visible in planning phase
• Fixed the chapter restart and last report buttons overlapping with the help/bug/etc ones in the campaign chapter screen

Improvements

• Disable the "Update timeline when selecting a character" option by default
• Improved the main menu UI to have the bottom buttons available in all screens
• Improved the tutorial texts
• Tweaked tutorial mission buttons layout

Fixes

• Fixed repeating shot sound effects during the tutorial mission replays
• Fixed the weapon customization button blinking when no weapon is equipped
• Fixed the extracted HVT sometimes being ignored by the enemies

Improvements

• Integrated new voice lines for the SWAT and FBI male agents
• Enemies now only attack hostages if they are moving and a character is in sight

Fixes

• Restored the missing "Capture the HVP" SWAT scenario

Changelog

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Improvements

• Updated community translations

Fixes

• Fixed the leaderboard of the survival mode
• Fixed some escort-out and extract missions generated without any character to escort
• Fixed the weapon customization button and attachment slots not blinking after unlocking a new slot
• Fixed achievement stats counting in already completed missions

Improvements

• Updated community translations

Fixes

• Fixed the unlock messages when completing the first chapter of the campaign
• Fixed the equipment unlocked at the end of the previous campaign chapter being removed when restarting current chapter
• Fixed the help messages appearing every time a mission screen is displayed

New Survival Mode

Steam Achievements

Weapon Attachments Unlock

New Voice Lines

Game Credits

Full changelog

Changelog

New content/features

• Added the game credits

Improvements

• Highlight the newly unlocked attachment slots
• Moved the next weapon attachment slot unlock progress bar to the character setup screen
• Improved the main menu home layout

Fixes

• Fixed the mix of characters in the squad management scene when changing profiles

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Fixes

• Fixed the mix of characters in the squad management scene when changing profiles
• Fixed game mode related tips appearing in the loading screen

Changelog

New content/features

• Added a lot of Steam achievements

Improvements

• Weapon XP now unlocks whole weapon attachment slots instead of individual attachments
• Added a blink effect on the skill level up buttons

Fixes

• Fixed game mode related tips appearing in the loading screen
• Fixed the survival leaderboard button icon

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Fixes

• Fixed some props blocking path in generated maps

Changelog

Improvements

• Improved the leaderboard title to show the squad options
• Improved the survival screen level label
• Updated community translations

Fixes

• Fixed characters sometimes going throw floors when auto-pathing between floors
• Fixed crash or infinite loading on huge custom maps
• Fixed initial campaign state when creating a new squad

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content/features

• Added a new survival mode (unlocked by completing the campaign)
• Integrated new voice lines for the SWAT and FBI factions recorded by Brian Watts

Improvements

• Game modes are now unlocked separately by each squad (except for the campaign which is still unlocked once by completing the tutorial)
• Added new game mode helps
• Memory usage optimization
• Updated community translations

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Improvements

• Reduced the damages done by melee enemies
• Increased the health of the escorted characters

Fixes

• Fixed floor tiles flickering on some generated maps
• Fixed some maps being generated without any spawn spots

Improvements

• Updated community translations

Fixes

• Fixed S rank being impossible to achieve exfiltration missions with several escape zones
• Fixed some exfiltration maps generated with exits very close to the spawn room
• Fixed replays of certain missions
• Fixed the glasses material

Improvements

• Improved the map of the last (timeline lock) tutorial mission

Fixes

• Fixed some doors not being openable using the door menu
• Fixed some shelves blocking doors in generated maps
• Fixed the scale of some props

Fixes

• Fixed the UI for Japanese, Chinese and Korean players

Campaign Unlock Choices

Victory Ranks

XP Balancing

Improved Paths

Biomes

Full changelog

Changelog

Improvements

• Double XP rewards when achieving S rank in a campaign mission
• Removed the minimum mission score for S rank
• Tweaked the XP thresholds
• Community mission leaderboards are now common to all factions
• Improved first/last waypoint visual
• Improved long distance move by dragging
• Increased the selection zone of waypoints
• Improved the biome system and content
• Improved the pathfinding simplification system
• Tweaked the UI
• Updated community translations
• Performances optimization

Fixes

• Fixed weapon attachment unlocks not showing in campaign reports
• Fixed the hero unlock icons on campaign mission buttons
• Fixed pathfinding in stairs

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content/features

• Added more biomes

Improvements

• Tweaked the character and weapon/type XP thresholds
• Tweaked the target acquisition and accuracy icons

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

Improvements

• Implemented the per scenario biome system (started working on the bank biome)
• Added the GameLogic/PathfindingTemplate map asset to help check walkability in custom maps
• Updated community translations

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

Improvements

• Improved path drawing (more straight lines)
• Improved auto path (more diagonals)
• Improved agents orientation along their path (more stable)
• Restored the visible limits of the playable zone in the mission editor
• Reduced the camera max zoom out
• Improved map generator templates
• Improved the layout of the main menu
• Updated community translations

Fixes

• Fixed pathfinding on bigger custom maps
• Fixed the mission leaderboard buttons not being interactive
• Fixed the button visuals for failed campaign missions

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content/features

• Implemented a victory rank system

Improvements

• Weapon/grenade/shield unlocks now give player the choice between 3/3/2 options
• Reduced the size of the pathfinding grid
• Updated community translations

Fixes

• Fixed visual mods reloading (reload now triggered by either launching a mission or closing the mods panel from the main menu)
• Fixed shoot house map assets not showing doorway and window tops
• Fixed some props blocking path in generated maps
• Fixed the leaderboard panel layout

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Improvements

• Updated community translations

Fixes

• Fixed characters incapacitated/killed during the last chapter not being revived/replaced when completing the campaign

Fixes

• Fixed empty shelves blocking vision
• Fixed the skills of the first 2 characters being changed when restarting the first campaign chapter

Improvements

• Added new entries to the character and mission name generators
• Updated community translations

Fixes

• Fixed equipment position being altered between missions or when unassigned
• Fixed some custom missions not using the correct objective
• Fixed the balcony railings not showing in the planning maps
• Fixed the detailed stats in tutorial missions

Improvements

• Generate escort-in maps with more escort spawns than characters to allow changing their initial position
• Shortened the tooltip delay of characters in the squad management screen
• Tweaked the default mission for the map editor
• Updated community translations

Fixes

• Fixed escort-in maps generated with less escort characters than objectives
• Fixed incapacitated characters not being revived (despite what the report says) when completing or restarting a chapter
• Fixed one-sided wall map assets
• Fixed some skirmish missions still displaying credit rewards
• Fixed the UI shortcuts being active while editing the name of a character
• Fixed the character customization camera position

DISCLAIMER This update will reset your progress! But don't panic, the save files are now placed in a different location, so you can go back to the "beta14" branch and get back where you were (in Steam, right click on the game, properties, betas). Please note that this branch will remain on the Beta 14 build, won't be updated and will ultimately be removed to switch everyone on the latest build.

New Campaign

But Why?

But How?

New Gameplay Options

Guns, Lots of Guns

Full Squad

Full changelog

Changelog

New content/features

• Added a new "known targets" practice mission

Improvements

• All the practice missions now give access to the armory
• Updated community translations

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

Improvements

• The medic bonuses now apply to the entire squad and can be stacked
• Improved the way unlocks and character injuries/healing from campaign missions are displayed
• Improved the game over screen layout
• Tweaked the game UI to make some room for the help button
• Automatically hide the help button after a few seconds if not clicked
• Updated community translations

Fixes

• Fixed mods not properly updated in the main menu
• Fixed some campaign mission not playable
• Fixed some objectives being unreachable
• Fixed the UI scale option display

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content and features

• Added new building layouts with (deadly) balconies (say thanks to the streamer mission from RoN)

Improvements

• Improved some building layouts
• Changed the default UI scale to 80%

Fixes

• Fixed weapon attachments not properly saved

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content and features

• Added more messages about the incapacitated/permadead characters during the campaign
• Added the profile info to the tooltip of the profile button in the main menu

Improvements

• Tweaked the XP thresholds
• Removed melee enemies from missions of the first 2 campaign chapters
• Permadeath is now disabled by default
• The "Allowed weapons" field of the NPC Spawn map assets can now use weapons that are not in the arsenal of the enemy's faction
• Improved the click SFXs of the squad management buttons
• Improved the skill tooltips

Fixes

• Fixed some escort mission maps being generated without any escort character
• Fixed some replays not loaded properly
• Fixed already completed missions no rewarding XP after restarting a chapter
• Fixed the initial weapon attachments not available once changed
• Fixed the missing weapon stats when equipping a weapon on a character that didn't have one

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content and features

• Added the "training" blue color for weapons and used it in tutorial missions

Improvements

• Disable campaign mission buttons if there's no available character left
• Improved the weapon models (added missing barrel holes)
• Reduced the size of the Spla87 in the customization scene
• Tweaked the detailed stats UI
• Improved the skill tooltips
• Updated the community translations

Fixes

• Fixed enemies spawning in the starting room of exfiltration maps
• Fixed the internal name of some campaign missions (may mess with some mission results)
• Fixed the recruitment panel sometimes appearing before watching the mission replay
• Fixed weapon attachments availability once unlocked
• Fixed some weapon attachment customization not being saved properly

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content and features

• Added the changelog button to the main menu

Improvements

• Characters who were killed during the campaign are now unavailable in single missions and hidden in the squad management screen
• Improved the character and weapon type skill tooltips to include the effects of the next levels
• Improved the order in which rewards are displayed
• Hide the whole weapon XP UI when no weapon is assigned to the character
• Moved the character skills UI up in the setup screen
• Regrouped the skirmish, challenge and generated missions under the single missions menu
• Removed the sniping spots from the missions of the first 3 campaign chapters
• Tweaked the main menu layout
• Reduced the size of the Mega90 in the customization scene
• Updated the community translations

Fixes

• Fixed characters killed during the current mission not showing in the replay
• Fixed right-click on equipment deleting it from the setup screen
• Fixed the lack of equipment when starting a new squad with the full squad option
• Fixed the perk button animation
• Fixed the way unlocks are displayed in the campaign screens
• Opening the game menu or leaving the game hides the help panel

Reminder: switching to the test branch

DISCLAIMER: This update will reset your progress! But don't panic, the save files are now placed in a different location, so you can go back to the main branch and get back where you were.

Changelog

New Roguelike Campaign

• Your squad now starts with 2 members
• The credits system has been removed; weapons, grenades and shields are now gained by completing specific campaign missions
• Weapon attachments are now free once unlocked
• Removed the campaign fatigue mechanic
• Characters now automatically heal between campaign missions (20% by default, the Medic skill can improve it)
• All progress, including the gained equipment and the XP earned, is now reset when restarting a campaign chapter
• Skills now use character XP earned in campaign missions instead of credits (character XP bonus = score / team size)
• Changed the weapon/type XP formula (weapon XP = score x accuracy x bursts fired / total bursts)
• Permadeath is now unlocked and on by default
• The armory (previously called "shop") is now only available for squads with the "Guns, Lots of Guns" option

Improvements

• Improved the score formulas to avoid negative scores and increase the average score
• Added more detailed character stats in the game over panel (damage taken, xp bonuses)
• The muzzle flash is now hidden on silenced weapons
• Updated translations

Reminder: switching to the test branch

New content/features

• Added previous/next character buttons in the setup screen

Improvements

• Increased the size and opacity of the weapon and grenade icons above characters
• Changed the default keyboard shortcuts of undo/redo to Z/Y
• Tweaked some tutorial missions
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed window spawns placed inside buildings

New content/features

• Added support for character/enemy animation modding
• Added an option in the settings to disable the timeline dynamic scaling
• Added a help video explaining out to change a character's equipment

Improvements

• Now updates the timeline when selecting a character by default (can be changed in the settings)
• Moved the timeline clock to the right
• Moved the generation seeds in the bottom left corner of the game screen
• Improved the icon of the timeline reset button
• Changed the way help videos are displayed (blinking notification instead of side auto display)
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed bomb squad characters spawned inside the building
• Fixed character vision blocked by invisible colliders
• Fixed shotguns only spawning 1 bullet
• Fixed the mission info UI blocking interactions with the game world
• Fixed the mod installation message overlapping buttons

Improvements

• Reduced the aiming speed of the cops and guards factions (easier for Robbers)
• Tweaked the score formulas to scale with the map size and increased the average score/rewards
• Removed credit rewards from the random missions
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed props blocking the path to the objective in some generated maps

New content and features

• Added the "Full Team" profile option to start with 8 characters (no leaderboard / achievement)
• Enemies now react and prepare when they see a door opening

Improvements

• Unlock all the single mission modes when completing the first chapter of the campaign
• Removed melee enemies from the 2 first chapters of the SWAT campaign
• Reduced the effect of the deafening strike perk on enemies
• Tweaked the perk modifiers and score maluses
• Improved the way perks modifiers are displayed
• Improved some room layouts
• Tweaked the visual of the light weapon attachments

Fixes

• Fixed blocked path in some generated maps
• Fixed east upper floor sniping spots having blocked vision
• Fixed weird glitches happening when unequipping a grenade from a character that planned to toss it

New content and features

• Added a third level to the Paparazzi skill (can see through smoke)
• Added new room layouts to the map generator

Improvements

• Split the previous "sandbox" option into 2 separated "unlocked" and "no credits" options
• Improved some building and room layouts
• Added more potential sniping spots in generated maps
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed the 4th grenade button in the character and door menus triggering the 3rd grenade
• Fixed grenades being throwable inside walls
• Fixed missing walls in some generated maps
• Fixed sniping towers overlapping rest spots in generated maps

Improvements

• A character won't toss a grenade anymroe if a door that should be open isn't during execution (opener killed)
• Improved the dragging of grenades while in stairs
• Reduced the accuracy malus on a running target (makes melee enemies easier to kill)
• Reduced the damages of the stun, shock and stinger grenades
• The shock grenade explosion isn't blocked by furniture anymore

Fixes

• Fixed the game getting stuck during mission loading when using crouch on escort characters
• Fixed some of the robbers mask customizations not getting properly saved
• Fixed missing walls on the side of some stairs in generated maps

New content/features

• Added new room templates
• Added roof cameras in generated maps

Improvements

• Once the whole campaign is completed, you can now play any not-completed (failed or skipped) campaign mission and unlock the missing items
• Challenge missions will now always spawn the enemies the same way, even after re-planning
• Improved the reactivity of the melee enemies
• Improved map size categorization
• Hide the death VFX in cinematic mode
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed campaign unlocks sometimes not triggering
• Fixed parallel unlocks being possible in campaign
• Fixed some escort out missions generated without the HVT
• Fixed hair overlapping helmets in some skins (may mess with some parts of your existing skins, sorry)
• Fixed tooltips going out of screen in the shop screen
• Fixed NPC/civilian spawn zones in some room templates
• Fixed the default mission settings in the mission editor
• Removed the (deprecated) persistent grenades help section and loading text

New content/features

• Added new props and room templates to the map generator
• Added new assets to the map editor

Improvements

• Reduced the cost of the weapons, attachments, grenades and shields
• Reduced the size of the maps in the campaign first chapter
• Reduced the max amount of enemies in a single room for low and medium threat levels
• Increased the zoom out limit for bigger custom maps
• Reduced the amount of doors in generated maps
• Hide the leaderboard buttons for squads with the unlocked option active or gameplay mods are installed
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed applying character customization to all leading to weird bugs
• Fixed character standing up when crouched and changing their aiming target

Campaign First Chapter Balancing

• Limited interior objective count to 1
• Reduced the amount of open doors
• Disabled the 5x15 rooms

Improvements

• Added 1 more grenade (from a different type) to the initial arsenal of all factions
• Added more skin options to the SWAT faction (no beard, gaz mask)
• Added small damages on the Stun, Shock and Stinger grenade explosions
• Improved the size categorization of the generated maps
• Added a message explaning how to unlock items when clicking on them
• Added the available credits in the setup screen
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed the planning version of some walls

Big News! The game just received an update with new modding capabilities. Custom missions were a great start, but now you can also change the visuals AND the gameplay! Details below.

Visual Modding

• your characters (add more selectable skins)
• the enemies (override the skins used by the game)
• the weapons (change their look)

Gameplay Modding

• your character stats (move speed, accuracy, etc)
• the enemy stats (same)
• the enemy AIs (their prirorities and reaction ranges)
• the faction modifiers (how they affect your team)
• the weapon stats (best range, aiming time, etc)
• the grenade stats (are of effect, damages, etc)
• the shield stats (protection angle, impact on your movements, etc)

Custom Missions

Full changelog

Changelog

New content/features

• Added the body replay camera

Improvements

• Initial recruitment reroll doesn't cost any credits
• Improved the character customization UI
• Hide the perk buttons in tutorial missions
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed the game getting stuck in the setup scene after clicking the "undeploy" button
• Fixed the missing left arm patch on the heavy armor male SWAT skin
• Fixed the health circle not updating properly when healing a character during the campaign
• Fixed tossed grenades not visible in the setup scene
• Fixed character animation when resting with a weapon equipped
• Fixed some NPC spawn being blocked by the presence of character spawns in custom missions
• Fixed some UI bugs in the character/weapon customization screens
• Fixed the roofs not being visible from below in multi storey buildings

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content/features

• Implemented gameplay and visual mod support

Improvements

• Improved the main menu layout
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed crouched characters sometimes standing when interacting with doors or throwing grenades

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Improvements

• Updated translations
• Improved the tutorial texts

Fixes

• Fixed roof not blocking vision in exterior maps with buildings of different heights

Crouching

Perks Accessibility

New Scoring System

Squad Management

Saving Replays

Full changelog

Changelog

Improvements

• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed the animation of the undeployed characters

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

Improvements

• Undeployed characters are now carrying their last equipped loadout
• Changed the scoring formulas to accommodate different map sizes (resets all leaderboards)

Fixes

• Fixed perk buttons being clickable several times
• Fixed the perk name staying displayed on perk buttons when used
• Fixed replays not saving the activated perks
• Don't apply perks malus when the score is negative

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content/features

• Save the last equipment of characters and use it the next time they are deployed
• Implemented squad management from the main menu
• Added a keyboard shortcut to pause/resume the plan of the selected character (P by default)

Improvements

• Changed the cost of activating perks: they now reduce your mission score instead of costing credits
• Tweaked the vision and visibility offsets of the agents
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed crouched characters sometimes standing when interacting with doors or throwing grenades

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Improvements

• Merged the 2 sides of the walls used in the generated maps to simplify map edition
• Removed the campaign restart button
• Only show the chapter restart button when available

Fixes

• Fixed some transparent doors not blocking path

Improvements

• Weapon XP is now also earned during skirmish, challenge, random and community missions (not only campaign missions)

Fixes

• Fixed the heavy SWAT skins missing some customization options (no helmet and more)
• Fixed initial damages counting in the campaign mission score

Changelog

New content/features

• Implemented crouching

Fixes

• Fixed some replay loading
• Fixed pool balls random position range

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Fixes

• Fixed character recruitment not getting unlocked after completing the campaign with a squad of the same faction
• Fixed the knife attack animation

Changelog

New content/features

• Implemented replay saving

Reminder: switching to the test branch

New content/features

• Added the best score leaderboards (will start empty)
• Added the bald customization option to the SWAT skins
• Added the helmet-less customization option to the SWAT skins

Improvements

• Campaign chapters cannot be restarted anymore once completed (unlocking all the weapons, grenades and shields of a faction will require to complete the campaign with another squad)
• Unlock all the game modes in sandbox mode
• Disabled mission score submission and achievements in sandbox mode
• Removed the sandbox option from the demo/prologue builds
• Implemented custom storey height for custom maps
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed some generated squad names with plural mistakes
• Fixed the Frag and ScaraM tooltips (and unlock mission)
• Fixed unwalkable stairs in custom missions
• Removed god mode (fixed water being walkable)

Fixes

• Fixed inaccessible levels in some generated maps
• Fixed the Shooting Range mission not loading
• Fixed the SWAT chapter 3 button background image
• Fixed the layout of the initial arsenal of the FBI
• Fixed the storey buttons state at the beginning of the mission

Improvements

• Increased the default health recovery when not deployed in a campaign mission or when using heal from 10% to 20%
• Reduced map size and complexity in the first chapter of the campaign
• Tweaked the skill modifiers and prices
• Tweaked the main menu layout
• Improved the skill modifier descriptions
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed double click changing storey if another character is in an upper level
• Fixed storey visibility on some custom missions
• Fixed long left clicks triggering right clicks
• Fixed the community mission list not updating after closing the download panel
• Fixed the game over report not showing up when the cinematic mode is enabled
• Fixed the initial skills sometimes containing an empty skill
• Fixed the message UI in the mission editor

DISCLAIMER: This update will reset your progress! But don't panic, the save files are now placed in a different location, so you can go back to the "legacy" branch and get back were you were. Please note that this branch will remain on the Beta 11 build, won't be updated and will ultimately be removed to switch everyone on the latest build.

New Progression System

Game Modes and Equipment

Weapon related Skills and Attachments

Squad Members

Scoring

Other Important Updates

• Permadeath and Sandbox are now options of your squad (profile) instead of a separated difficulties
• Sandbox unlocks all weapons, attachments, grenades and shields
• Reworked the main menu UI
• Changed the initial arsenal for each faction
• Grenades are not consumed anymore in campaign missions
• Characters cannot shoot while running anymore

Full changelog

Changelog

Improvements

• Introduce map features progressively during the campaign (windows, transparent doors, exterior maps, storeys)
• A new squad now starts with 3000 credits (allows a few initial recruitment rerolls)
• Tweaked campaign objectives
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed some stairs not being walkable
• Fixed some stairs showing as covers

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

Improvements

• Removed lock on character and weapon customization
• Added "new" markers on recently unlocked features and items
• Tweaked the difficulty of the 2 first campaign chapters down
• Tweaked the healer skill modifiers
• UI is now automatically re-enabled when a message is displayed
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed muzzle flashes sometimes appearing in the wrong direction
• Fixed the character customization "apply to all" not being properly saved
• Fixed the weapon skill modifiers not being properly applied to the weapon stats
• Fixed upper sniping spots blocking rest spots in some random maps

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content/features

Feature unlock system

• Game modes, weapons, grenades, shields are now unlocked by completing campaign missions
• Character customization and weapon customization are now unlocked by completing challenge missions
• Can't unlock features from 2 campaign missions of the same level in a single chapter (until the whole campaign is complete)
• Weapon attachments are now unlocked by using the weapon in campaign missions (unlock order randomized)
• Weapon specialist skills are now unlocked with XP

Scoring

• Unified the scoring of the different mission objectives
• The score of the first try on each mission determines the credit rewards and the leaderboard rank

Skills

• Each character now has a predefined set of skills they can level up using credits
• Players can manually choose each recruit amongst 3 candidates when creating a new profile or unlocking a new recruit in the campaign
• Added new/reworked skills

Campaign

• Changed the initial team size from 8 to 4
• Reworked the campaign with 5 chapters for each faction (instead of 3)
• Completed campaign chapters can be restarted when the whole campaign has been completed to unlock more content
• Grenades are not consumed anymore in campaign missions
• Replaced the campaign mission report by the usual mission report
• Changed the initial arsenal for each faction

Sandbox

• Sandbox is now an option of profiles instead of a separated difficulty
• Sandbox unlocks all weapons, attachments, grenades and shields

Improvements

• Increased the prices of pretty much everything to match the new credits reward system
• Permadeath is now option of profiles instead of a separated difficulty
• Reworked the main menu UI
• Characters cannot shoot while running anymore
• Reduced the size of the save files
• Improved the paused plan error message by adding the paused agent's name
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed civilians not getting spawned as expected in custom missions
• Fixed hidden enemies not appearing when closing the game over report
• Fixed the cover hit chances modifiers displayed in red instead of blue (bonus instead of malus)
• Fixed the message displayed when launching the game outside of Steam
• Fixed the wrong type of error displayed when having disk access issues

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Fixes

• Fixed some tutorial missions impossible to complete after the AI update
• Fixed some weapons not always finishing their bursts
• Fixed the scaling of the stealth stat bar
• Fixed the weapon attachment material when dragged
• Fixed the weapon stats not being properly updated when leaving the weapon customization screen

Fixes

• Fixed some escort out missions generated without the HVT spawn
• Fixed characters being unable to exit the first room in the first Robbers skirmish mission

Smarter enemies

New events

New reactions

Archetypes distribution

Hard/Permadeath difficulties

Arsenal changes

Full changelog

Changelog

Improvements

• Improved the W40 sniper rifle shot sound effect
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed the "Base_Wall_Glass_Door_01" asset not being walkable

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content/features

• Added more room layouts

Improvements

• Made enemies more defensive
• Made enemies less sensitive to sounds happening in other storeys
• Melee enemies now avoid camping too close to closed doors (avoids kick stun)
• Improved the sniper rifle shot sound effects

Fixes

• Fixed enemies sometimes moving to the same position
• Fixed double click on a character advancing the timeline to the next waypoint instead of the closest one
• Fixed some doors having tiny holes allowing the player to throw grenades without opening them

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

Arsenal changes

• Added 1 grenade slot to all characters (they now have 2 slots by default, more with the Grenadier skill)
• Tweaked the initial arsenal of each faction to add more grenades and a sniper rifle
• Switched stun and shock grenade colors to match their explosion color

Enemies AI improvements

• Enemies now flee grenades about to explode (hard/permadeath difficulty only)
• Enemies now flee snipers' line of sight when they hear them (hard/permadeath difficulty only)
• Enemies now take cover (hard/permadeath difficulty only)
• Enemies now follow their attacker if they've lost sight of them
• Enemies now react to dead allies, fleeing the shooter's line of sight
• Enemies now react to the shots of their teammates
• Enemies react to walking agents if close enough
• The different enemy archetypes are now specific to the mission objective instead of the game difficulty

Other improvements

• Added new types of doorways
• Added new props layouts
• Sped up the door opening animation of the enemies
• Tweaked the door kicking, weapon shots and grenade explosions sound ranges
• Tweaked the sound range modifiers and prices of the silencers
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed custom maps not having all the defined NPC spawns
• Fixed overlapping enemies considered as not visible
• Fixed some props never appearing in (too) big custom maps

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Improvements

• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed the fields of view not showing (cherry pick from master branch)
• Fixed the grenade tooltips
• Fixed the exterior walls thickness differences

Improvements

• Improved support for floors with a height of less than 3 meters (now needs at least 2 meters)
• Improved the format of the purchase and sale messages
• Added a confirmation message when exiting the mission editor without saving

Fixes

• Fixed exfiltration maps generated with window spawns
• Fixed missing window spawns in some external maps
• Fixed floating props in some generated maps

New content/features

• Added the "Extraction" mission objective: reach and extract targets out of the map instead of just escorting them out (replaced the FBI "Save the hostages" missions with this new objective)
• Added indicators on objectives placed in upper storeys
• Added new exterior map layouts

Improvements

• Improved some exterior map layouts
• Improved the initial orientation of the enemies
• Reset the playback speed to normal when resetting the timeline
• Added more sniping spots to exterior maps
• Added the current balance in the purchase messages
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed the escort character spawns sometimes being changed between 2 tries of a challenge mission
• Fixed the shoot house floor tiles not counting in the storey computation
• Fixed the perk button tooltips overlapping the button
• Fixed some props placement

New content/features

• Added new building layouts
• Added new external entry points

Improvements

• Improved the generation of the sniping spots
• Improved muzzle discipline against doors
• Improved the awareness of the enemies
• Improved the perks UI
• Improved the storey system to better support custom maps
• Increased the probability to generate exterior maps
• Reduced the investigation range of the enemies
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed the heal/rest/resupply perk buttons not being displayed in campaign missions
• Fixed overlapping fences and doors
• Fixed some stairs being difficulty to navigate during the planning phase
• Fixed sniping spots generated too far from the map
• Fixed the character fatigue markers not being refreshed when using the rest perk

Exterior Maps

Full changelog

Changelog

Improvements

• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed enemy spawns not changing between retries
• Fixed some stairs not being walkable
• Fixed the displayed floor when selecting a sniping agent
• Fixed agents snapping to the idle stance at the end of replays
• Fixed the floors and ceilings not being selectable in the mission editor
• Fixed campaign missions not being available in demo/prologue builds

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

Improvements

• Improved room layouts
• Tweaked the perk prices

Fixes

• Fixed the map layout sometimes changing when retrying a mission
• Fixed mission scores not always being submitted to the leaderboards
• Fixed some rooms missing doors
• Fixed VIP/HVT/Hostage objective not spawning any agent

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Improvements

• Lowered the perk prices
• Tweaked some skirmish mission maps
• Tweaked some weapon attachement stats
• Switch to the correct storey when dragging an aiming target or a grenade
• Only show the "next mission" button in the game over screen when there's a next mission
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed the game being unplayable while offline
• Fixed some shields not changing color when hovered

Changelog

New content/features

• Added new room layouts

Improvements

• Integrated all the recent Beta 9 improvements
• Improved the external props randomization
• Increased the chances of generating exterior maps
• Removed the exfiltration/escort out entry points from big rooms
• Unlock the timeline when clicking on a door or a grenade

Fixes

• Integrated all the recent Beta 9 fixes
• Fixed building generated without entrance
• Fixed the front pouch of the SWAT skin floating in the air

Reminder: switching to the test branch

In response to recurring feedback about balance issues, I've made several important changes:

Improvements

• Nerfed the SWAT faction accuracy modifier (+50% -> +30%)
• Tweaked weapon stats and prices (most important change: nerfed the Dirty44 revolver)
• Nerfed frag grenades explosion radius
• Tweaked the price of grenades (cheaper for all except frags)
• Nerfed the damage reduction of all the shields
• Reduced the amount of MiniZs in the arsenal of the enemy gangsters
• Hide clouds when they block the player's vision
• Improved game loading performances
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed some transparent doors actually blocking vision
• Fixed weapon tooltips not taking into account the faction modifiers
• Fixed the overlapping sniping spots in the FBI "Foolish Widow" skirmish mission
• Fixed the invalid campaign mission objectives

Fixes

• Fixed the empty shops for other factions than SWAT

Improvements

• Improved game loading time
• Removed faction modifiers from enemies
• Added more diversity to the enemy arsenals
• Decreased aiming speed of the heavier handguns
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed weapons/grenades/shields rotating even when equipped

Changelog

Improvements

• Improved map generation (new layouts, props, fixed doors placement)
• Save random mission parameters
• Improved the camera obstacle system to hide scenery props most of the time
• Inverted left/right camera rotation controls

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Votes for The "Pimp My Gun" Contest are now closed. Thank you to the 44 voters! The 3 winners are: The "blind-o-matic" mkII by Extinction88 (via Discord) with 19 votes:
"Two-Tone Skin" by Level_Foxtrot (via Discord) with 15 votes:
Strunmah (via Steam) with 15 votes:
Congratulations to them, they will receive a key for the full game (or a 10 Steam gift card if they already own it).

Changelog

New content/features

• Implemented exterior maps
• Added the map type option (interior/exterior) in the random mission screen

Improvements

• Updated translations

Fixes

• Removed the "next mission" button in campaign mission reports

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Submissions for The "Pimp My Gun" Contest are now closed. Thanks everyone for your participation!

Now it's time to vote for your 3 favorite entries using this form (you will probably need a google account).

• Only one vote per person!
• In case of equality, I'll decide which one wins.

New content/features

• Added the rabbitfire1's "Shinobi" patch

Improvements

• Reduced the size of the map in the the campaign final missions
• Added a specific message when the game has not been launched via Steam
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed the ScaraM compatible mags
• Fixed the fatigue bar display in the setup screen Fixed the fatigue markers not getting updated when using the "Squad Rest" perk

The latest major update (Beta 9) introduced weapon customization. You can now add attachments to your guns and even change change their look.

Here's how to participate:

Improvements

• Added the gloves and shoulder/knee pads customization to the female heavy armor SWAT skin
• Implemented a 5 minutes auto-save of the mission plan
• Nerfed the Edgy skill effects
• Nerfed the handguns burst rate
• Updated the synced start tutorial help video
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed shift-click/double-click sometimes not working on upper storeys
• Fixed some skill tooltips displaying color codes
• Fixed some table and desk props going through furniture

We have a good news/bad news situation... The bad news is your SWAT skins may have be altered by this update, sorry about that. The good news is all the bugs in the customization flow have been fixed! Here's the complete changelog:

Improvements

• Tweaked the modifiers of the sniper rifle mags
• Tweaked the weapon scale in the customization view
• Improved the loading screen layout
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed the game sometimes getting stuck during the resolution phase
• Fixed weapon mags custom paint not being saved properly
• Fixed the walk+aiming animation when equipped with the double AK mag
• Fixed the character customization not always being properly saved
• Fixed some character skin part overriding others when changed
• Fixed the leaderboard panel not deleting previously displayed entries

No major update without its patches, right? Here we go...

Improvements

• Restored Beta 8 stats and prices on default weapon setups
• Added a "-1 shot per burst" malus on short mags
• Don't hide the mag anymore on the weapon racks
• Improved the faction modifiers order
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed several memory leaks that could cause crashes on long missions
• Fixed custom mags not being saved between missions
• Fixed the color of some skill modifiers

Weapon Customization

Attachments

• Stocks
• Foregrips
• Tactical lights and lasers
• Red dots and scopes
• Magazines and drums
• Muzzle brakes and silencers!

Stealth

Custom Paint

• Plain colors
• Shinny metals
• Camo patterns

Full changelog

Changelog

Improvements

• Tweaked the weapon attachment prices
• Tweaked the main menu UI for the demo/prologue builds
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed several memory leaks that could cause crashes on long missions
• Fixed the duration of the random missions
• Fixed the lower light attachment not being saved
• Fixed the price tag of the weapons and attachments disappearing when hovering it

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

Improvements

• Tweaked the scale of the weapons in the customization view
• Tweaked the missions available in the demo/prologue builds
• Added more help videos about the campaign

Fixes

• Fixed the color mapping of some attachments and weapons

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content/features

• Implemented the weapon skin system

Improvements

• Updated translations

Reminder: switching to the test branch

'nuff said! Only 2 days left to take advantage of this discount: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1269020/No_Plan_B/ Even better: The Supporter Edition (game + soundtrack) is 19% off!!! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/23899/No_Plan_B__Supporter_Edition/

Changelog

Improvements

• Added the available credits in the weapon customization view
• Hide stunned/shocked/smoked/dead markers in cinematic mode

Fixes

• Fixed a bug happening when equipping/unequipping a shield
• Fixed character disappearing in custom maps with unsupported storey heights
• Fixed some environment buildings being walkable
• Fixed the infiltration missions execution prerequisites on maps with several storeys

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

Improvements

• Added more ranges to the shooting range map
• Made weapon attachments free in shooting range
• Improved the stat modifier tooltips readability (added bonus/malus colors)
• Improved the weapon accuracy computation system
• Improved the position, scale and orientation of the weapon attachment previews
• Tweaked the weapon attachment modifiers and availability
• Tweaked the campaign mission credit rewards
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed the character tooltip indicating 0 HP when the agent has less than 1 HP

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content and features

• Added the weapon attachment selection sound effects

Improvements

• Improved attachment positions in preview list
• Remove the scope attachments from SMGs and shotguns
• Tweaked attachment modifiers
• Tweaked the shot cooldown of some weapons
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed knife attack sound effect
• Fixed some mags position

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content and features

• Implemented weapon attachments
• Added the "stealth" weapon stat
• Added rear pouches and right arm patch to the SWAT skins
• Added map editor markers to the ceiling assets

Improvements

• You can now rotate your agent in the customization scene (drag the view)
• Tweaked the purchase cost of grenades
• Integrated new grenades and perks sound effects
• Renamed "cooldown" modifiers to "rate" to better reflect the bonus/malus
• Moved the ceiling map assets to a dedicated folder
• Improved the community mission browser UI
• Reduced the size of the tips label in the loading screen
• Added more controls in the audio settings
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Added the missing colliders to the ceiling and roof map assets

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Improvements

• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed obstacles blocking doorways in some generated maps
• Fixed the Road_cross_01 map asset collider
• Fixed the getting stuck in the loading screen when launching an invalid custom mission (character spawns not matching the mission objective)

Improvements

• Hide camera obstacles even for sniping operators
• Tweaked the night raid color filter

Fixes

• Fixed the collider of the "Archway_03" and "Plant_14" assets
• Fixed some roof assets blocking clicks

New content and features

• Added glass to windows in the planning view

Improvements

• Improved the SWAT skin system to always have a patch slot available
• Improved the mod browser sorting methods
• Improved the position of the camera shot delete buttons
• Reduced the size of the tips label in the loading screen
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed ennemies spawning inside staircases
• Fixed the first camera shot not appearing on the timeline

Improvements

• Improved character move by drag reactivity
• Increased the shock duration for the shock grenade (6 -> 8 seconds)
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed enemies sometimes using blocked doors
• Fixed the help panel close button background

The Patch

New content and features

• Implemented rating for the community missions
• Added Sixquatre's Salty Academy patch (see below)
• Added staircase markers in the planning view

Improvements

• Added control on the depth of field effect during replays
• Added and improved the map editor tools
• Improved the way modifiers are displayed (expressing effect on speeds instead of delays and durations)
• Improved the UI a bit more

Fixes

• Fixed the map generator sometimes placing props that block paths
• Fixed some opaque props not blocking vision
• Fixed some windows blocking vision

Full Changelog

Changelog

New content and features

• Implemented rating for the community missions
• Added Sixquatre's Salty Academy patch
• Added staircase markers in the planning view

Improvements

• Changed the Restless level 3 skill: ignores fatigue in campaign missions
• Changed the fatigue effects: don't impact rotation speed but accuracy instead
• Improved the way modifiers are displayed (expressing effect on speeds instead of delays and durations)
• Improved the game version label
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed the Paparazzi level 2 skill not ignoring stun effects
• Fixed the character FoV visual when moving in stair cases
• Fixed used grenades appearing as unpinned in the setup screen

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content and features

• Added the "Snap Doors to Walls" map editor tool

Improvements

• Changed the map editor tools to only apply to the selected assets
• Prevented from modifying the map editor project assets
• Improved the UI
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed the map editor storey buttons not updating when placing assets on a new storey
• Fixed the mission generator placing obstacles in front of doors
• Fixed some windows blocking vision

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Changelog

New content and features

• Added control on the depth of field effect during replays

Improvements

• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed the camera obstacle hiding toggle state not always updating correctly during replays

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Changelog

Improvements

• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed some props blocking path
• Fixed fences blocking vision
• Fixed obstacles placed in front of windows not blocking vision
• Fixed "escort in" spawns being clickable for regular characters

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The Good Patch

New content and features

• New skin items (tacticool NVGs anyone?)

Improvements

• Added the map size and threat level options for the randomly generated missions
• Added the Field of View customization to the replay system
• Improved variety of the generated maps
• Tweaked the cost of weapons and skills
• Reworked the UI

Fixes

• Fixed map generation sometimes leaving obstacles in front of some doors
• Fixed the map editor for some players

Full Changelog

Changelog

Improvements

• Tweaked the camera obstacles transparency
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed grenades being consumed in campaign missions even if they weren't used
• Fixed the setup screen button shortcuts
• Fixed map generation placing obstacles in front of doors

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

Improvements

• Don't reset the FoV when switching to the "Free" replay camera
• Hide obstacles between the camera and dead characters
• Improved the UI
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed exfiltration and escort out mission generation
• Fixed setup items being interactable when the skill panel is displayed
• Fixed the displayed grenade names

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Changelog

New content and features

• Added a confirmation message when deleting the replay camera shots
• Added exterior enemies for Escort Out and Exfiltrate missions

Improvements

• Increased the number of entry doors in infiltration/domination generated missions
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed the recruitment message appearing after creating a new squad
• Fixed snipers not resetting their orientation after shooting a target

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Changelog

New content and features

• Added the "Tiny" map size to the random mission options

Improvements

• Instantly show camera obstacles when disabling the hiding option
• Tweaked the building size categorization
• Tweaked the new UI

Fixes

• Fixed the "hide camera obstacles" toggle not being updated when blending shots
• Fixed double doors with different doors
• Fixed the planning version of the transparent doors
• Fixed the selected toggles not animating

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Changelog

New content and features

• Added the Field of View customization to the replay system
• Added the shoot house (planning phase) assets to the map editor ones
• Added the "hide camera obstacles" toggle

Improvements

• Reworked the game UI
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed agent still being dragged after releasing the mouse button above a UI element
• Fixed the item purchase confirmation messages localization

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

Improvements

• Don't hide windows and door markers during planning phase
• Hide the mouse pointer in cinematic mode
• Improved the position of the fatigue marker
• Increased the visibility change cooldown of the camera obstacles
• Made the warehouse map asset playable
• Reduced the amount of open doors in map generation
• Tweaked the "Facing" cam default position
• Tweaked weapon prices
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed map generation sometimes leaving obstacles in front of some doors

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

Improvements

• Improved map assets hierarchy

Fixes

• Fixed pathfinding on certain custom maps
• Fixed "fit to screen" taking roads and unplayable buildings into account
• Fixed some map assets colliders

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Changelog

New content and features

• Added lifted NVGs skin props
• Added the map size and threat options for the randomly generated missions

Improvements

• Reduced skill costs
• Tweaked the map generator to favor bigger rooms, furnitures, upper storey windows, higher storey sniping spots and minimize interior transparent doors
• Moved the timeline lock toggle to the side of the timeline (was interfering with the action shortcuts)
• Assert inside entry points (exfiltrate, escort out) are behind opaque doors
• Improved the default rack position of items bought in the shop
• Made the smoke grenade target marker visible above smoke
• Recruit new characters to replace the killed ones in permadeath mode when restarting the campaign or a chapter
• Improved generated squad names
• Improved the placement and FoV of the FPS and TPS cameras
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed map generation sometimes leaving obstacles in front of some doors
• Fixed the deployed character count not being updated in certain cases
• Fixed escorted characters appearing in the detailed stats panel
• Fixed the target killing bullets displayed as misses
• Fixed tooltips appearing under the message panel
• Fixed overlapping props in some skirmish missions
• Fixed the Blaaka47 highlight material
• Fixed the safe deposit model (floating button)

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Another patch before logging off. Happy holidays everyone!

• Improved game performances
• Fixed the credit rewards given twice in the campaign missions ^^'
• Reduced vertical oscillation on walking animations
• Reduced flickering on the field of view during the planning phase
• Disabled the campaign perk buttons if they won't have any effect
• Added missing colliders on some map assets
• Updated translations

Improvements

• Changed the Shield Specialist skill effects (now reduces shield impact on performances)
• Restarting the campaign doesn't reset your characters skills anymore
• Clicking on a waypoint unlocks the timeline
• Tweaked campaign mission credit rewards and perk costs

Fixes

• Fixed the Restless skill effects computation
• Fixed the credit rewards displayed in the campaign mission trees
• Fixed the campaign mission reports
• Fixed the campaign/chapter complete messages
• Fixed the perk marker tooltips

This one's gonna blow!

New Grenades

Shock Grenades

Thunderbolt Grenades

Storm Grenades

Decoy Grenades

Stinger Grenades

Skills

New Skills

Merged Skills

• The Grenadier and Quarterback skills
• The Door Smasher and Lock Picker skills
• The Runner and Agile skills

Perks

Deafening Strike Perk

Night Raid Perk

Tear Gas Perk

Map Scan Perk

UX Improvements

Locking the timeline

Isolating the selected character

Full changelog

Changelog

New content and features

• Added more FBI skins
• Added more Gangsters skins

Improvements

• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed the grenade tooltips Grenade markers are now colored according to the agent tossing them
• Removed the gas mask from the Robbers masks

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

Improvements

• Changed the tear gas and night raid effects on squad members and hostiles
• Tweaked the smoke/gas VFX transparency to improve in-game readability
• Improved the blood VFX
• Tweaked the objective icons
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed the AI of melee enemies
• Fixed the impact VFX on shields
• Fixed the close vision field of view when smoked

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content and features

• Added the "Isolate Selected Character" toggle
• Added the "Lock Timeline" toggle

Improvements

• Hide the camera menu during tutorial missions
• Replaced the Swaga47's by Blaka47's in the default arsenal of the Gangsters faction
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed perks panel staying displayed when switching to the execution phase
• Fixed some skin props appearing during the planning phase in tutorial missions

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content and features

• Added tear gas particles

Improvements

• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed Robbers missing hair when gas mask or NVGs are equipped
• Fixed perk usage not properly saved in campaign missions

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Changelog

New content and features

• Added the Deafening Strike perk: Deafens enemies, preventing them from reacting to sounds during the mission
• Added the Night Raid perk: Attack in the dark of night after cutting off the electricity to the building
• Added the Tear Gas perk: Sprays tear gas into the building's ventilation

Improvements

• Changed the way the scan perk accumulates: the spot radiuses are now reduced instead of stacking spots
• Merged the Door Smasher and Lock Picker skills
• Merged the Runner and Agile skills
• Tweaked the price of the grenades
• Added the new objective icons
• Added skills icons
• Improved the grenade target tooltips
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed the perk purchase button displayed during the execution phase

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content and features

• Added the stinger grenade

Improvements

• Renamed "weapon points" to "credits"
• Skills are now unlocked using credits
• Perks are now unlocked using credits and can be used in all missions
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Removed objective tips from the loading screen

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Changelog

New content and features

• Added the decoy grenade

Improvements

• Merged the Grenadier and Quarterback skills
• The timeline marker for smoke grenades now point to the moment when the smoke is fully spread
• Removed useless grenades (blinding and 2 new smokes)
• Reworked the grenade icons
• Added initial spin to the bullet cases
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed the melee attack animation

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content and features

• Added 2 new frag grenades, 2 new stun grenades and 2 new smoke grenades
• Added more details about the effects and timings of the grenades in their tooltips
• Added the "apply to all" button in the character customization screen
• Added a second level for the "Paparazzi" skill making agent become immune to the shock effect of grenades
• Added the Designated Marksman level 3 skill
• Added the Tank skills (shield only)

Improvements

• Implemented the shock effect (reduced move speed, rotation speed and accuracy)
• Added more space to the weapon rack
• Implemented shield rotation on the weapon rack
• Added help texts to the loading panel
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed enemies visible from lower storeys in replays
• Fixed player being able to rotate shop items
• Fixed the deployable character count on custom missions
• Fixed the detailed stats panel layout
• Fixed the fatigue bar displaying the wrong value (+1)

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Quick patch to fix the invalid map objective placements in some challenge missions.

Another day, another patch! ^^'

Improvements

• Improve the UI layout for other resolution ratios than 16/9
• Increased the accuracy malus while running (-50% -> -70%)
• Removed the player faction from the mission settings in the editor (deprecated)

Fixes

• Fixed the main menu headers spacing
• Fixed the incorrect timeline length when the plan is paused
• Fixed the melee attack animation on certain enemies
• Fixed custom missions using old scenarios not loading properly
• Fixed the missing post effects when changing the playback speed
• Fixed NPCs not casting shadows in the training missions

I've fixed some campaign missions getting stuck during resolution. Don't hesitate to use the in-game bug report button ;)

I've fixed several bugs that were reported since the Beta 7 update. Let me know if it works for you!

Fixes

• Fixed some campaign missions not launching properly
• Fixed escort characters having persistent health throughout the campaign
• Fixed escort characters tooltip

What's up folks! I hope you liked the Halloween Game Event. Zombies may make a come back in the future, stay tuned ;)

New Objectives

SWAT / HVT Exfiltration

SWAT / Bomb Defusal

Robbers / Taking The Loot Home

FBI / Hostage Evacuation

FBI / VIP Exfiltration

Gangsters / Get The Boss Out

Melee Enemies

Steam Deck support

Full changelog

Changelog

Improvements

• Increased the knife damages (75 -> 100)
• Tweaked the melee attack animation
• Tweaked FBI scenarios' enemy factions
• Removed the SWAT hostage escort scenario (FBI is taking care of hostages)
• Updated translations

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content and features

• Added the "seeker" archetype to the NPC spawns in the mission editor

Improvements

• Improved leaderboard anti-cheat measures
• Updated the scenario thumbnails
• Updated translations
• Optimized build size

Fixes

• Fixed the game over screen not showing up in some cases

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Changelog

New content and features

• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed the generated escort out missions starting without any target

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Changelog

New content and features

• Implemented the escort (inside the building) mission scenarios
• Updated the skirmish missions to use the new escort in/out scenarios

Fixes

• Fixed the game crashing in certain cases while resolving the execution phase

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content and features

• Implemented escort missions (VIP, HVT and hostages)
• Added the knife attack SFX
• Added the 2nd skirmish mission of each faction to the demo/prologue builds

Improvements

• Improved the scoring formula for the Infiltration, Domination and Exfiltration missions (resetting their leaderboards)
• Reduced mission resolution duration
• Improved the timeline sizing to allow more space for planning
• Enemies max investigation distance now depend on the mission objective
• Improved the Home menu, adding a link to the replay videos playlist
• Added the Extras menu
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed the cinematic setups not being saved properly
• Fixed enemies attacking snipers
• Fixed enemies sometimes spawning between props making it impossible to attack them
• Fixed enemies spawning with the head inside the stairs
• Fixed enemies stopping when close to a character behind a wall
• Fixed halloween plans and replays overriding the default ones
• Fixed the camera zooming in when starting a replay
• Fixed the replay camera having weird behavior when blending certain shots

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

Improvements

• Integrated zombie SFXs
• Reduced the zombie AI reactivity
• Tweaked the knife and zombie animations

Fixes

• Fixed enemies not taking the storey difference when reacting to events
• Fixed animation bugs for characters using a shield
• Fixed weapons sometimes being visible from a different storey

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content and features

• Enabled the Halloween event earlier for the test branch

Improvements

• Lowered the burst cooldown of every shotguns (-25%)

Fixes

• Fixed the timeline freeze not working when used at the very beginning of the mission
• Fixed the agents stuck in walking animation after game over
• Fixed the Bla47 hover material

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Disturbing news has been circulating in all the media since this morning: "The police department is receiving an increasing number of reports of aggressive behavior from enraged individuals. Some of them use their fingernails as claws and others spit unidentified fluids toward their victims. They seem to act in groups growing larger and larger and spreading in the different neighborhoods. The authorities strongly advise to avoid going to crowded places or using the public transport. If possible, stay home." Will it prevent you from completing your mission? Absolutely not. Should you rethink your plan? Most likely. This game event will run from October 25th to November 1st and will come with a discount! PS: I've uploaded a preview of the event on the test branch ;)

Changelog

New content and features

• Added melee (knife) enemies in Terrorist and Gangsters factions
• Added the "Execute" shortcut (Return by default)

Improvements

• Changed the way attacks work: continue the current burst even if the target is dead or not visible anymore
• Don't show enemies before they are discovered or game is over
• Improved the Steam Deck controls
  
• Moved the plan, cinematic replay and camera menus to the bottom of the screen
• Reduced the average size of the maps
• Tweaked the GAL12 weapon stats (shorter shot cooldown, longer burst cooldown)
• Tweaked the amount of enemies spawned for each threat level
• Tweaked the different NPC archetypes
• Reduced the run speed of the more aggressive enemies
• Changed the default input settings (Confirm = Space instead of Return, Lower/Upper storey = F/R instead of Keypad 0/1)
• Improved the camera blend/cut button icons
• Optimized save file sizes
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed the "replan" button not generating new enemy spawns
• Fixed the crash occuring when completing the campaign
• Fixed the memory leak occuring with multi-storey maps
• Fixed campaign mission replay inconsistencies (unfortunately invalidates the previously saved replays)
• Fixed door kicking stunning enemies on the same side of the door as the opener
• Fixed map assets hierarchy
• Fixed storey walls/windows sizes
• Fixed the death animation when carrying a shield
• Fixed the metallic hit VFX
• Fixed the mission save files not being deleted when restarting a campaign chapter
• Fixed the tooltips of campaign missions with perk rewards

Reminder: switching to the test branch

I fixed a nasty bug causing a crash when completing the campaign, sorry for those affected! Let me know if you're stuck on the last mission, I'll work on your save to fix it and allow you to get the achievement. Send me a bug report from the game. Be sure to attach your save files.

I've fixed several important issues with Beta 6. Let me know if it works for you!

Improvements

• Improved the mission generation system to always have the same amount of enemies per mission
• Show the top storey when no agent is selected and no agent has been deployed
• Reduced the intensity of the ambiant occlusion post effect
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed the memory leak causing crashes while playing on multi-storey maps
• Fixed character selection getting cancelled during the execution phase
• Fixed door kicking stunning enemies on the same side of the door as the opener
• Fixed the default "toggle wall hiding" shortcut
• Fixed the presence of character spawns linked to upper storey windows in some generated maps

Changelog

New content and features

• Added the official Steam Deck input layout
• Added support for long clicks (left-click more than 0.5 second = right-click)
• Double (left) click now sets the move destination of the selected agent (same as Shift + Left-click)
• Camera can now be moved using the left mouse button

Improvements

• The more defensive enemies open doors silently instead of kicking them
• Improved the mission generation system to always have the same amount of enemies per mission
• Improved some help videos and texts
• Excluded the graphics settings from the Steam cloud to allow different settings for each installation
• Reduced the intensity of the ambiant occlusion post effect
• Reduced the size of the weapon/grenade/shield moving steps
• Show the top storey when no agent is selected and no agent has been deployed
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed character selection getting cancelled during the execution phase
• Fixed door kicking stunning enemies on the same side of the door as the opener
• Fixed the default "toggle wall hiding" shortcut
• Fixed the presence of character spawns linked to upper storey windows in some generated maps
• Fixed the weapon burst duration computation (will make the burst cooldowns shorter)

Reminder: switching to the test branch

The New Profile/Squad System

New Difficulty Levels

• Chill: Enemies are more defensive, do not master their weapons well, and are slow to react
• Normal: Enemies are quite defensive and you have the edge on weapon handling and reaction times (this is the difficulty level you're used to play)
• Sandbox: Same setting as the "Normal" difficulty with infinite weapon and skill points
• Hardcore: Enemies are more aggressive, shoot as well as you, and react almost as fast
• Permadeath: Same setting as the "Hardcore" difficulty with permadeath during the campaign

Other Important Changes

Weapon Points

Aiming Improvement

Grenades In Stairs

Unequip Skills

Civilians

Better Team Size Limit Enforcement

Contextual Help

Game Menu

Leaderboards Reset

Undesired Door Kicking

Full changelog

Changelog

Improvements

• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed the timing of the door grenade tossing actions getting altered when the door has already been opened by an enemy
• Fixed visible enemies sometimes delaying door opening and grenade tossing actions

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content/features

• Added the "Sandbox" and "Permadeath" difficulties
• Added difficulty specific campaign achievements

Improvements

• Resetting campaign doesn't change the agent names and skins anymore (but still resets the skills)
• Improved the perk buttons

Fixes

• Fixed invisible character in the setup scene when they are in an upper storey
• Fixed visual glitches sometimes happening after changing the skin and/or loadout of a character

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

Improvements

• Improved the tooltip of the window spawns and sniping spots
• Lowered the agent orientation anticipation distance
• Reduced the height of the loading progress bar
• Tweaked the targeting heuristic to increase priority on close enemies
• Undo/redo plan keeps the timeline at the same moment
• Updated translations
• Reduced build size

Fixes

• Fixed characters sometimes not shooting visible enemies
• Fixed the Breaching mission spawn orientation
• Fixed the loading screen background in practice missions
• Fixed the lower/upper storey setting labels
• Fixed the rendering of the fields of view

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

Improvements

• Improved orientation smoothing of the agents
• Improved the lighting of the setup, shop and customization scenes
• Improved the squad name format in the squad selection screen
• Improved the squad selection screen layout
• Improved the way grenade explosion hits are computed to allow to toss them more safely in stairs
• Made the aiming and grenade menus possible to open when a door or an agent menu is already opened
• Tweaked the position of the tooltip of the heavy shield
• Memory usage optimization
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed agents orientation when on a pause waypoint
• Fixed game visuals not getting refreshed properly when undeploying an agent
• Fixed actions of dead characters disappearing from the timeline
• Fixed the material of the heavy shield when hovered

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content and features

• Added the game menu, freeing some space in the game screen
• Added the progress bar to the loading screen
• Added more enemies guarding infiltration/domination objectives

Improvements

• Agents don't stop anymore when their aiming target is too far
• Improved the smoothing of the aiming of the agents to better anticipate target changes
• Made it possible to toss grenades from one floor to the other
• Improved the objective assets
• Made doors blockable in the map editor
• Changed the color of the civilian spots from blue to green
• Changed the way the tutorial videos are shown (during mission instead of the loading screen)
• Tweaked the 3rd person camera position
• Tweaked the UI
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed the tooltip of some weapons overlapping the comparison UI

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content and features

• Restored the possibility to unequip skills (still no point refund :D)
• Made doors blockable in the map editor
• Added @deathscreens_dadbods' patch

Improvements

• Improved game performances while dragging grenades
• Improved map generation templates
• Improved mission leaderboards security (reset required)
• Increased opacity of the button backgrounds
• Reduced the amount of transparent doors generated
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed agents able to shoot while opening a door
• Fixed grenade throws through door windows
• Fixed grenades hitting agents when deploying a new one
• Fixed grenades hitting teammates at different floors during the planning phase
• Fixed map generation blocking path in certain missions
• Fixed the "homebody" skill effect
• Fixed the help video sometimes overlapping the description

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

Improvements

• Made the spawn position of the civilians persistent between retries
• Increased the minimum amount of civilians spawned in the different scenarios
• Improved the loading screens (scenario related background instead of help videos)
• Implemented more contextual help videos
• Improved the idle and door kicking animations for the SMGs
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed characters sometimes kicking doors without being ordered to after changing their loadout
• Fixed the arsenal not being saved properly
• Fixed the weapon points reward label on the random mission buttons
• Fixed the custom mission browser layout

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content and features

• Added the approximative position markers for civilians

Improvements

• You can now pick your agents from your full squad in missions with a team size limit
• Improved the main menu UI to include footer in squad selection and edition screens
• Optimized build size
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed the missing faction modifiers to the faction toggle tooltips
• Fixed the flow of the first session
• Fixed the character field of view remaining after undeploying them
• Fixed the custom mission button tooltips
• Fixed the profile button click SFX

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content and features

• Implemented profile selection (should auto import progress to faction profiles)
• Implemented 2 new difficulty levels

Improvements

• Increased the initial weapon points (1500 -> 5000)
• Improved the bullet case effect for handguns and SMGs
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed objectives being generated without any hostages in some hostage rescue missions
• Fixed small some props being walkable
• Fixed some building templates generating rooms without any door

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Another patch fixing and improving the game PLUS a little nugget for our discord members ;D

New content/features

• Added the "riot" helmet to the SWAT faction customization items
• Added a new helmet (headphones + short hairs) for the SWAT faction

Improvements

• Improved performances and timeline shortcuts placement after using undo/redo (resets the timeline to 0 though)
• Reduced the amount of shotguns used by Cops and Guards enemy factions
• Removed light sources from skirmish mission maps (for performance reasons)
• Removed the weekly challenge missions from the demo/prologue builds

Fixes

• Fixed cover indicators in upper storeys
• Fixed entry points in some generated Gangster "Disable all alarms" missions
• Fixed inaccessible rooms in some building templates
• Fixed the scale of the objective in some room templates
• Fixed the "Van_03" asset doors material
• Fixed the balaclava and ski mask items materials
• Fixed the position difference between the planning and execution visual of the ground level bad guys sniping spot (truck)

This fixes the unintended campaign progress reset introduced by the Beta 5.4.0 patch (it should only have reset your character visual customization). Unfortunately, it won't restore your progress if you already launched 5.4.0, I'm very sorry about that. Thank you Finch for reporting it!

New patch = more bug fixes and improvements!

Improvements

• Nerfed enemies burst cooldown modifier (-10% -> +10%)
• Removed the other entries around the player's score in leaderboards

Fixes

• Fixed the character customization not always being saved correctly (sorry, this will reset your current customization)
• Fixed some props blocking path in some room templates
• Fixed the camera obstacle hiding option not being saved when toggling it while the replay is not paused
• Fixed tilt angle of the agents when reacting to an enemy on their side

Thanks to the players who reported those bugs, here's another patch!

New content/features

• Added the "Face" and "Side" cameras Fixed the camera button tooltips
• Implemented character tilting when aiming at an enemy which is on a different storey

Improvements

• Made the sticky cameras work even when not saving any shot
• Improved agent state markers (stunned, smoked, etc) visibility through smoke
• Tweaked the muzzle flash VFX
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed enemies sometimes shooting through smoke
• Fixed characters with a shield losing sight of up/downstairs enemies
• Fixed NPCs spawning on stair rails
• Fixed grenade markers visible from different storeys
• Fixed the camera toggle states when selecting a character
• Fixed the Swaga47 emitting light

Another patch on the "Verticality" update, fixing and improving more stuff!

New content/features

• Added the screen material selectors to the computer and TV screens
• Added the possibility to configure the rotation of helicopters and their blades in the map editor

Improvements

• Forced the first mission of each campaign chapter to have only 1 storey
• Replay shots now save the camera obstacle hiding option
• Ignore map elements placed too far under the floor in custom missions
• Increased the range of the police lights
• Made computer and TV screens brighter
• Changed the color of the character customization button
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed some multi-storey building templates with stairs blocking entry
• Fixed some of the customization getting lost when changing the "type" of skin
• Fixed some transparent doors not being so transparent
• Fixed the police/ambulance lights staying on when watching the mission in realtime

Here's a patch on Beta 5 "Verticality" update, fixing several issues you've reported me and improving a few things along the way.

New content/features

• Added the "Breach and Clear" practice mission
• Added the "Shooting Range" practice mission to the demo/prologue builds
• Added new room templates to the map generator

Improvements

• Banned cheaters from the leaderboards
• Floor tiles don't reveal characters in lower storeys anymore
• Improved the bullet case visuals
• Reworked the targeting system of all the agents
• Replay shots now save the selected storey
• Selecting a resting character now selects the highest floor that has spawns
• Shooting enemies are now considered as discovered (visible by player during the execution phase)
• Changed the planning version of the sniping spot cars
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed dead enemies still blocking vision
• Fixed shield FoVs appearing when the agent is in a lower storey
• Fixed the camera obstacle hiding option not being saved when using the shortcut
• Fixed the duration of the campaign missions
• Fixed the help video displayed during loading when retrying a tutorial mission

Changelog

New content and features

• Added new room templates to the map generator

Improvements

• Replay shots now save the selected storey
• Selecting a resting character now selects the highest floor that has spawns
• Shooting enemies are now considered as discovered (visible by player during the execution phase)
• Changed the planning version of the sniping spot cars
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed the duration of the campaign missions
• Fixed the help video displayed during loading when retrying a tutorial mission

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content and features

• Added the "Breach and Clear" practice mission
• Added the "Shooting Range" practice mission to the demo/prologue builds

Improvements

• Banned cheaters from the leaderboards
• Floor tiles don't reveal characters in lower storeys anymore
• Improved the bullet case visuals
• Reworked the targeting system of all the agents

Fixes

• Fixed dead enemies still blocking vision
• Fixed shield FoVs appearing when the agent is in a lower storey
• Fixed the camera obstacle hiding option not being saved when using the shortcut

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Multi-Storey Buildings

New Replay Cameras

• The "Free" camera is the one you're already used to: you can move freely around the map with any focus on a specific position.
• The "Position" camera, which is anchored to the position of the selected agent. It will keep the camera angle you've defined. It's place over the head by default but you can adjust it.
• The "3rd person" camera, which is anchored to the position AND the orientation of the selected agent. It's placed behind the right shoulder by default but you can adjust it.
• The "1rd person" camera, which is also anchored to the position and the orientation of the selected agent. It's pre-placed and oriented to mimic the view in a FPS game but as usual, you can adjust it.
• The "Weapon" camera is pretty straight forward as it will stick to your weapon. Position and angle can also be changed.

Balancing

Weapons

Enemies

Weapon point rewards

Full changelog

Changelog

New content and features

• Added the version label in the bottom right corner of the screen

Fixes

• Fixed the weapon camera smoothing (too high)

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content and features

• Added the lower/upper storey buttons in the map editor

Improvements

• Tweaked the mission rewards and possible paths inside the campaign chapters
• Improved the stunned markers
• Randomized the ambient light intensity

Fixes

• Fixed the campaign map sizes
• Fixed the stun animation in certain cases

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content and features

• Added support for bigger buildings (final missions in campaign chapters)
• Added new multi-storey building templates
• Added roof top entries to some building templates
• Added shortcuts for the lower/upper storey buttons (keypad 0/1)
• Added lights to the police cars

Improvements

• Removed the possibility to use grenades and open doors silently when carrying a shield
• Tweaked the mission rewards and possible paths inside the campaign chapters
• Changed the way entries are blocked by the map generator
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed the incorrect storey being displayed when selecting a resting character
• Fixed window spawn points getting hidden by some floor tiles in the planning view

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content and features

• Added weapon point rewards to the random and community missions
• Added roof tops to some building templates
• Added sniping spots in front of transparent entry doors
• Added tutorial and campaign disclaimers

Improvements

• Increased the weapon point rewards of the skirmish and challenge missions
• Dragging a character through a door will kick it
• Changed the color of the shield protection angle FoV
• Changed the order of the cancel/confirm buttons in the customization screen
• Improved the auto storey switch when dragging a character
• Improved the bullet case model
• Improved the golden weapons material
• Improved the tutorial missions (focus on shift+click move)
• Made the helicopter blades rotate
• Reduced the field of view angle when sniping (60 -> 30)
• Spaced the sniping spots
• Spaced the spawn points from the entry doors
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed doors being clickable through floors
• Fixed agents shooting after game over
• Fixed grenades dragging zone
• Fixed monitors blocking vision
• Fixed the depth of field effect and camera controls bugging when moving too far from the play area
• Fixed the flickering buttons in the character/door/grenade menus
• Fixed the game getting stuck in the loading screen after changing a character's skin
• Fixed the grenade explosion area visual bugging when the grenade explodes near the tosser
• Fixed the help panel fullscreen layout
• Fixed the main menu mission names not updating after changing the language
• Fixed the planning version of some map assets
• Fixed the planning ground opacity when viewed from below

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content and features

• Added more map generation content
• Added the "fit to screen" button
• Added the missing roofs to the skirmish mission maps
• Added the weapon type in the weapon tooltip title

Improvements

• Weapon balancing (important change: faster aiming, slower rotation for ARs)
• Increased the amount of enemies in normal (60% -> 65%) and hard difficulties (70% -> 80%)
• Nerfed the enemies reaction delays
• Split move and rotation speed in weapon stats UI
• Changed the default keyboard shortcut for the camera obstacle hiding toggle (F7 -> F5)
• Changed the way the map size is displayed in the mission tooltips
• Disable the motion blur post effect while dragging a character
• Hide characters aiming target in cinematic mode
• Ignore map elements placed out of range in custom maps (fixes the initial view being off)
• Ignore map elements with a zero scale in custom maps
• Ignore the selected character in the depth of field focus distance computation when using the head or weapon cameras
• Improved map generation path clearing
• Improved map props randomization
• Improved the game camera auto focus system
• Improved the map editor layout
• Improved the map generation (increased props density, tweaked room layouts, etc)
• Improved transition between storeys when moving a character
• Made roof map assets walkable (fixed multi-storey custom maps)
• Optimized memory usage (non alloc raycast, sorting, game option feature filters)
• Reduced the amount of open doorways in maps
• Removed confirmation when exiting current mission after game over
• Removed room lights (optimization)
• Removed useless material selectors on the map assets
• Replaced the loading videos by random the help ones
• Tweaked the post effects
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed keyboard shortcuts not working when pointer is above a UI element
• Fixed discontinued path across storeys
• Fixed exiting setup without any weapon locking the game during tutorial missions
• Fixed exterior ground models
• Fixed visible fields of view from character at different storeys
• Fixed lighting issues in the setup and shop scenes
• Fixed paths disappearing when characters are in different storeys
• Fixed roofs being selectable in the map editor when the camera is facing down (preventing from selecting anything else)
• Fixed roofs not hiding when between the camera and the characters
• Fixed sniping spot placed inside buildings
• Fixed some characters, enemies and civilians appearing above the selected storey
• Fixed some plants blocking vision too high
• Fixed the agent animations bugging when showing/hiding them with the storey selection buttons
• Fixed the ceiling borders showing when tilting the camera
• Fixed the depth of field effect
• Fixed the exfiltration spawn spots being visible even when viewing a lower storey
• Fixed the light shield material when hovered
• Fixed the map editor now showing roofs
• Fixed the motion blur setting changing the bloom effect
• Fixed the planning version of some props not matching the real size or shape
• Fixed the roofs not appearing in replays
• Fixed the top of some planning walls hiding parts of the doorway markers
• Fixed the transparent doors allowing to see behind the adjacent wall when opened
• Fixed timeline glitches when clicking on a waypoint after the death of the agent
• Fixed tooltips appearing on top of the timeline

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content and features

• Added the storey navigation UI
• Implemented the sticky replay cameras (position, TPS, FPS, weapon)

Improvements

• Hide waypoints above the currently displayed storey
• Display discovered NPCs during the execution phase (avoids them popping in and out of the view)
• Improved the accuracy stats display (added decimals)
• Improved the camera keyboard controls (ZQSD to move/zoom, arrows to rotate/tilt)
• Improved the camera shots timeline UI
• Increased the door kicking default stun duration (1 -> 1.5s)
• Widened the objective area so that a character placed on a border is considered inside
• Tweaked the default quality settings
• Added the selection keyboard shortcut to the character tooltips
• Improved the healer skill description
• Updated translation

Fixes

• Fixed the missing character spawn spots in certain generated missions
• Fixed waypoints being clickable through floors

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content and features

• Added the accuracy to the score computation
• Added detailed character stats to the game over screen
• Added new props to the map generator

Improvements

• Lowered the time left impact in the score computation
• Increased the default door kicking stun range (1 -> 1.5m)
• Improved the depth of field effect: now focuses on the closes agent in frame
• Reduced the amount of transparent doors generated
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed the infinite door kicking bug (?)
• Fixed collisions with lower storeys getting detected when tossing a grenade
• Fixed the way the door kicking stun effect is computated
• Fixed planning version of transparent doors
• Fixed some props colliders
• Fixed the last skirmish mission of the Robbers spawn positions

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content and features

• Added transparent doors
• Added the "delete all camera shots" button
• Added the motion blur post effect (ultra global quality)
• Added more rug and floor types to the map generator

Improvements

• Optimized mission generation
• Optimized execution phase resolution
• Increased the default door kicking stun range (1 -> 1.5m)
• In-game menus can now be closed using the "Cancel" key (Escape by default, see input settings)
• Tweaked the ambiant occlusion post effect settings
• Nerfed the NPC burst cooldown modifier (75% -> 90%)
• Only ask for execution confirmation during campaign missions
• Tweaked the scoring computation (mainly lowered impact of time)
• Improved the game over screen score details UI
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed door opening when another one needs to be crossed on the way
• Fixed grenade explosion not emitting any light if the lighting setting is off
• Fixed grenades in upper storeys
• Fixed player's agents stunned animation
• Fixed replay shots not being saved if all the shots have been removed
• Fixed some NPC spawn zones not generating any NPC
• Fixed some double doors being passable by walking between them
• Fixed the small glass coffee table being walkable
• Fixed the way the door kicking stun effect is computated

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Here's the final leaderboard for last week's contest: [olist]

Here's another patch for the recent Beta content update.

New content/features

• Added the motion blur post effect (ultra global quality)

Improvements

• Optimized mission generation and execution phase resolution
• Tweaked the scoring computation (mainly lowered impact of time)
• Improved the game over screen score details UI
• Increased the ambiant occlusion effect intensity

Fixes

• Fixed the mission editor not loading properly
• Fixed some NPC spawn zones not generating any NPC
• Fixed some double doors being passable by walking between them
• Fixed replay shots not being saved if all the shots have been removed
• Fixed grenade explosion not emitting any light if the lighting setting is off

How about trying a free demo and getting a chance to win the full game? Nice way to neutralize 2 tangos with 1 bullet, right?

Here's how to participate:

Changelog

New content and features

• Added multiple storeys buildings to the map generator
• Added multiple storeys skirmish missions for each faction

Improvements

• Reduced the static FoV of the enemies (180 -> 120)
• Made sniping spots compatible with the exfiltration missions
• Improved camera controls to give more movement freedom
• Disabled obstacles hiding in execution phase by default (can be changed in the settings)
• Improved the challenge mission list UI
• Added the asset name in the left mission editor inspector panel
• Capped objective count in infiltration and domination missions
• Tweaked clouds material
• Tweaked windows marker color
• Optimized performances
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed assets selection in the mission editor
• Fixed big interior pillar planning version
• Fixed loading of the settings of the lights in the mission editor
• Fixed objective props for the "Destroy all their supplies" scenario

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Here's another hotfix for the recent Beta 3 content update.

New content/features

• Added weekly challenge missions to the demo/prologue (more on that soon...)

Improvements

• Added the asset name in the left mission editor inspector panel
• Tweaked clouds material
• Tweaked windows marker color
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed missing assets to the map editor
• Fixed assets selection in the mission editor
• Fixed big interior pillar planning version
• Fixed loading of the settings of the lights in the mission editor
• Fixed objective props for the "Destroy all their supplies" scenario

Character Customization

Planning View

UI Scaling

Full changelog

Changelog

Improvements

• Improved the field of view visuals
• Moved grenades to the belt on SWAT skins
• Removed FBI scenarios where player has to exfiltrate from Robbers
• Improved camera obstacles transparency when tilt angle is low (close to the ground)
• Ignore sniping characters in the camera obstacles computation
• Tweaked setup scene
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed character tooltips remaining after rotating (right-click dragging) the camera
• Fixed the characters field of view not being rendered when not selected Improved the field of view visuals
• Fixed HVT animation
• Fixed double window sniping positions
• Fixed unlit VFXs

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content/features

• Added more SWAT customization options
• Added the UI scaling option

Improvements

• Changed the visual of the execute/retry/report buttons (label instead of icons)
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed character running with a shield if the run was planned before equipping the shield
• Fixed skirmish mission spawn orientation

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

Improvements

• Changed the default ambient light color to full white
• Improved support of multiple storeys buildings
• Made the SWAT uniform black by default
• Tweaked the possible pouches on the different SWAT skin spots
• Tweaked the setup and customization scenes
• Optimized planning view generation
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed map generation blocking path in some buildings
• Fixed skirmish missions rest spot orientation

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Here's another hotfix for the recent Beta 3 content update.

Fixes

• Fixed map generation sometimes placing props that block path in small spaces

Changelog

New content/features

• Added the copy/paste buttons to the character customization screen
• Added a new skins, items and colors to the character customization
• Added new civilian skins

Improvements

• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed map generation sometimes placing props that block path in tight corridors

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content/features

• Character skin customization!!!

Improvements

• Updated translations

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content/features

• Added an option to toggle planning assets randomization (disabled by default on lower quality levels)

Improvements

• Optimized map generation
• Changed the default texture quality from low to normal in low global quality level
• Changed the shop button color in the setup screen
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed mission loading when one of the characters has a deprecated skill equipped
• Fixed the selected language not being applied properly
• Fixed weapons, grenades, shields overlapping each other on the equipment rack
• Fixed the "Vigilance" skill close vision range modifiers

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content/features

• Added the "Toggle game view" button
• Added the first draft of the character customization UI (only the character name can be changed for now)
• Added the lighting, shadows and ambient shadows settings

Improvements

• Optimized the lighting performances for lower quality levels
• Improved the agents field of view visual to highlight the 50% hit chance threshold
• Regrouped the vision angle related skills in a single one
• Regrouped the cover related skills in a single one
• Regrouped the grenade toss related skills in a single one
• Set Steam language the first time the game is launched
• Tweaked the enemies' attack stats modifier (accuracy -50% > -25%, aiming duration +10% > +25%)
• Tweaked the map generator templates (less doors, more complex paths, bigger rooms and corridors, more asymetrical building shapes)

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Here's another hotfix for the recent Beta 3 content update.

Fixes

• Fixed map generation sometimes placing props between rooms making it impossible to reach
• Fixed corner help videos not closable from the start

Here's a hotfix for the recent Beta 3 content update.

Fixes

• Fixed loading of the Robbers exfiltration missions (fixed the NPC arsenals)
• Fixed map generation sometimes placing pillars in the middle of a doorway
• Fixed the level 2 of the weapon specific skills not having the level 1 effects

Are you ready for this second major update on the early access? I think you're not.

Difficulty Tweaks

• Characters incapacitated during the campaign missions don't die anymore and are still available when starting a new chapter
• Skills points are now wons by each participating character (still available after completing a chapter)
• Characters now start the campaign with 3 skill points
• Reduced the overall difficulty (+10% aiming duration for enemies)
• Tweaked the faction modifiers (less maluses on the bad guys)
• Civilians are now be present in the "High Threat" difficulty missions (SWAT and FBI factions will fail the mission if any civilian is killed. The other ones will get away with just a score malus)

Ballistic Shields

Sniping Spots

New Shops

New weapons

Special Discount

Full changelog

Changelog

New content/features

• Added the new "Light" shield
• Added the new "Heavy" shield
• Added the new "Barrel" shield
• Added the new "Iron" shield
• Added the new "Blaaka47" assault rifle
• Added the new "Chicagun" submachine gun
• Added the new "Light50" sniper rifle
• Added the new "W40" sniper rifle
• Added the new "Twins" shotgun
• Added the new "Bla47" SMG

Improvements

• Weapon balancing
• Improved the readability of the weapon stat bars (split them in 5 sections)
• Improved weapon/grenade/shield tooltip placement in setup/shop scenes to avoid overlapping with the stats UI
• Improved the weapon comparison UI in the setup and shop screens
• Added the detailed stats in the weapon tooltips
• Tweaked the default arsenal of each faction
• Unified the agent/target move speed accuracy modifiers
• Unified the weapon accuracy curve
• Updated the shooting range arsenal with the new weapons
• Disabled equipment move/rotate on the rack in the shooting range mission
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed the cover indicators when equipped with a shield
• Fixed shield being equippable on sniping spots
• Fixed the max shield count limit check when already equipped with a shield
• Fixed the shield price tags not updating when purchasing an item

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content/features

• Added new shield animations
• Added faction specific weapon shops
• Added sniping spots: can only be spawned on with
• Added weapon type specific skills
• Added a new "Seeker" enemy archetype that chases events even at long distances (only used in hard difficulty)
• Added new map layouts

Improvements

• Only handguns can be used while equipped with a shield
• Only 2 shields can be used for each mission
• Tweaked the shield modifiers (move speed 50->60%, rotation speed 50->40%)
• Forbid run when equipped with a shield
• Display a shield icon as the weapon icon when equipped with a shield
• Tweaked the "Edgy" skill modifiers (-20/40/60% reaction delay -> -25/50/75%)
• Changed the "DEA" label to "FBI" on the FBI skins
• Increased the tolerance on the position of the agents on the objective zones
• Now wait for the agent to be oriented toward the target to toss a grenade or open/kick a door
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed HVT/VIP/Hostages not always being guarded
• Fixed the shield price tag not showing in the shop scene

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content/features

• Implemented ballistic shields (animations are temporary)
• Added the Riot Shield to the shop of all the factions

Improvements

• Separated the grenades and the weapons on the rack

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content/features

• Added a button in the character menu allowing you to pause/resume their plan
• You can now change aiming without moving
• Show a help video about the controls when entering the setup screen
• Show the isolate and arriving time help videos contextually during planning

Improvements

• Reduced skills unlock costs
• Updated translations

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Fixed the bald SWAT characters ^^"

Changelog

New content/features

• Characters incapacitated during campaign missions don't die anymore and are still available when starting a new chapter
• Skills points are now wons by each participating character (still available after completing a chapter)
• Characters now start the campaign with 3 skill points
• Added civilians in the "High Threat" difficulty level (SWAT and FBI factions will fail the mission if a civilian is killed, the other factions will get a score malus)
• You can now sell weapons and grenades for half their selling price by right clicking on them in the setup screen
• Added defensive enemies on mission objectives (green zones)
• Added new map and room patterns to the mission generator
• Added screen shake on weapon shots and smoke grenade explosions
• Added the "Mandatory" toggle on NPC spawns/zones that ignores the difficulty spawn ratio

Improvements

• Reduced the overall difficulty (+10% aiming duration for enemies)
• Tweaked faction modifiers
• Reduced aggressive enemies investigation range
• Agents can see behind civilians
• Optimized the game resolution performances
• Improved support of right to left languages (Arabic, Farsi, Hebrew)
• Changed the default quality level from "Ultra" to "High"
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed pathfinding quirks happening when moving around obstacles
• Fixes grenade explosions having no effect if the agent that tossed it died before it exploded
• Fixed doors opened during the plan acting as already opened on the first tick of the resolution, triggering enemies reaction too early
• Fixed transparent doors blocking pathfinding even when opened
• Fixed some doors getting kicked by dragging a character during the planning phase
• Fixed the camera keyboard controls (didn't take rotation into account when moving)
• Fixed the camera zoom speed when using keyboard controls
• Fixed the initial camera zoom/position in custom missions using lights placed far away from the scene
• Fixed the light sources being disabled when using a global quality lower than "high"
• Fixed the post process effect when changing playback speed
• Fixed the loading of custom missions using unsupported scenarios
• Fixed freshly bought weapon materials
• Fixed saving of weapons and grenades position and orientation on the weapon rack
• Fixed floor assets collisions
• Fixed stairs assets collisions
• Fixed walls missing their back faces
• Don't hide map parts above resting characters

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Here's a bunch of fixes and improvements coming from the test branch. Enjoy!

New content/features

• Enemies now hear and react to characters running

Improvements

• Improved QoL when playing multiple stories maps: hide map assets above a certain height from the selected agent
• Improved characters' targeting: when an aiming direction is defined, prioritize the enemy that has the tightest angle from it
• Reduced the damages done by enemies at close range
• Made the agressive archetype more agressive (increased its max investigation distance)
• Reduced the size of the characters vision blocking collider
• Improved the camera zoom controls: zoom speed increases with the distance from the ground
• Tweaked the map assets hierarchy
• Changed the default quality level from "Ultra" to "High"
• Increased the max shadow distance for each quality level
• Improved the initial position of the enemies created from NPC spawn zones (not so close to the room borders)
• Updated the translations

Fixes

• Fixed the performance issues with the latest public update
• Fixed the color of the pillars in randomly generated maps
• Fixed the light sources being disabled when using a global quality lower than "high"
• Fixed walls missing their back faces
• Fixed walls, doors and windows physical presence (collisions, pathfinding, transparency)
• Fixed the initial camera zoom/position in custom missions using lights placed far away from the scene
• Fixed the loading of custom missions using unsupported scenarios
• Restored the weapon preset assets in the map editor
• Fixed some weapon models in the map editor
• Fixed opened doors disappearing in the execution view
• Fixed vision through doors with windows
• Fixed some doors still blocking path once opened
• Fixed some doors getting kicked when dragging a character around it
• Fixed the cover detection when behind windows
• Fixed the fog of war effect on big maps
• Fixed the map editor asset previews
• Fixed the pathfinding around a recently opened door when rewinding time
• Fixed vision through the teller desk barrier glass

Changelog

Improvements

• Improved performances of the multiple stories maps asset hiding feature
• Don't hide map parts above resting characters

Fixes

• Fixed the tutorial missions not loading
• Fixed Shift + click moving characters to the lower story when they are on a upper one

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

Improvements

• Improved QoL when playing multiple stories maps: hide map assets above a certain height from the selected agent

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

New content/features

• Enemies now hear and react to characters running

Improvements

• Improved characters' targeting: when an aiming direction is defined, prioritize the enemy that has the tighest angle from it
• Reduced the damages done by enemies at close range
• Reduced the size of the characters vision blocking collider
• Tweaked the map assets hierarchy
• Optimized performances when displaying the planning view
• Changed the default quality level from "Ultra" to "High"
• Increased the max shadow distance for each quality level

Fixes

• Fixed the camera keyboard controls (didn't take rotation into account when moving)
• Fixed the camera zoom speed when using keyboard controls
• Fixed the color of the pillars in randomly generated maps
• Fixed the light sources being disabled when using a global quality lower than "high"
• Fixed walls missing their back faces
• Fixed walls, doors and windows physical presence (collisions, pathfinding, transparency)

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

Fixes

• Fixed the performance issues with the previous build by making the fog of war module position follow the camera

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

Fixes

• Fixed the initial camera zoom/position in custom missions using lights placed far away from the scene
• Fixed the loading of custom missions using unsupported scenarios
• Temporarily disabled the extra fog of war groups to see if it improves performances

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

Improvements

• Made the agressive archetype more agressive (increased its max investigation distance)
• Improved the camera zoom controls: zoom speed increases with the distance from the ground
• Improved the initial position of the enemies created from NPC spawn zones (not so close to the room borders)
• Updated the prologue outro message
• Updated the translations

Fixes

• Restored the weapon preset assets in the map editor
• Fixed some weapon models in the map editor
• Fixed opened doors disappearing in the execution view
• Fixed vision through doors with windows
• Fixed some doors still blocking path once opened
• Fixed some doors getting kicked when dragging a character around it
• Fixed the cover detection when behind windows
• Fixed the fog of war effect on big maps
• Fixed the map editor asset previews
• Fixed the pathfinding around a recently opened door when rewinding time
• Fixed vision through the teller desk barrier glass

Reminder: switching to the test branch

The first big update of the Early Access is finally here!

Special Discount

The Map Editor Update

Quality of Life Improvements

Reordering the game sections

Changing the timeline behavior when switching characters

Full changelog

New features and content

• Added 5000+ new map elements!!!
• Implemented support for elevated grounds navigation
• Added the option to reset (or not) the timeline when selecting a character (disabled by default)
• Added primitive map elements (cube, sphere, cylinder, etc)
• Added the blood toggle option in Settings/Graphics
• Added the screen shake toggle option in Settings/Graphics
• Added an error message when clicking on the execute button and the mission objective is not complete by the end of the plan
• Added help sections for handguns, sniper rifles and weapon points Wait for the tutorial videos to finish before displaying the play button

Improvements

• You can now rewatch completed campaign missions (only applies to missions completed after this update)
• Removed the map size limits in the map editor
• Removed the weapon point reward when completing a campaign chapter BUT added weapon point rewards to the challenge missions
• Disabled skill unequipping, clicking on an equipped skill now opens the skill shop panel allowing you to upgrade your equipped skills or unlock and equip new ones
• Disabled throwing grenades through windows
• Scroll the timeline using the mouse wheel (slowed by holding Alt, accelerated by holding Shift by default, see settings)
• Automatically saves cinematic configuration (camera shots)
• Display the next mission button in the game over screen of campaign missions, leading back to the chapter screen
• Improved the exit mission and replan mission button icons
• Increased the button backgrounds transparency
• Prevented weapons and grenades to overlap each other on the weapon rack
• It's now possible to rotate weapons and grenades on the weapon rack without having to drag them first
• Temporarily removed the ATMs from the possible map generator props
• Improved the light and material inspectors in the map editor
• Walls are now split in 2 faces, you can have different visuals on each side
• Doors are now separate assets, you can put different doors
• Improved the main menu buttons
• Added a new type of large interior window in the map generator
• Changed the order of the main menu headers
• Made the scale of the NPC Spawn Zone model independent of the zone size
• Improved the camera obstacle hiding system (increase the width of the hiding effect as you tilt the camera down)
• Improved the default placement of newly bought weapons and grenades
• Lowered the default mission settings object position
• The execution phase now starts paused, allowing player to configure the camera before launching the replay
• Wait for the video to end before displaying the play button in the campaign helps
• Improved the SFX when clicking a button that launches a mission
• Updated the translations

Fixes

• Fixed the map size of the campaign missions
• Fixed delayed Steam achievements
• Fixed the map editor UI scaling on huge resolutions
• Fixed the objective translation in tutorial missions
• Fixed "Barrel_04" and "Barrel_06" props getting replaced by "Barrel_01" and "Barrel_02" when loading the map
• Fixed dead characters having their plan reloaded in campaign missions
• Fixed the completed campaign chapter icon resolution
• Fixed the light properties set in the map editor not being properly loaded
• Fixed weapons and grenades not selectable when placed too high on the weapon rack
• Fixed character spawn visuals getting corrupted when unselecting an object in the map editor
• Fixed weapons and grenades impossible to move in the weapon rack
• Fixed the planning scene being displayed when testing a new custom mission for the first time
• Fixed grenade collisions
• Fixed camera obstacles hiding in the planning scene
• Fixed lighting on randomly generated maps during the execution phase
• Fixed the mod details card not closing when clicking on the edges of the screen
• Fixed the grenade and waypoint sync tutorial missions
• Fixed the "full game" button icon size in the main menu
• Fixed camera move bounds
• Fixed some map assets planning version
• Fixed the character spawn and rest spots not always appearing in the map editor
• Fixed the character spawn orientation
• Fixed the character spawn spots orientation
• Fixed the enemy spawns not always appearing in the map editor
• Fixed the enemies' pathfinding
• Fixed loading of custom missions using certain doors
• Fixed missing assets in the planning view
• Fixed the character spawns orientation in the skirmish missions
• Fixed the character spawn orientation in randomly generated exfiltration missions
• Fixed missed shots hitting windows

Changelog

Fixes

• Fixed loading of custom missions using certain doors
• Fixed missing assets in the planning view
• Fixed the character spawns orientation in the skirmish missions
• Fixed the character spawn orientation in randomly generated exfiltration missions
• Fixed missed shots hitting windows

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

Additions

• Added an error message when clicking on the execute button and the mission objective is not complete by the end of the plan
• Added help sections for handguns, sniper rifles and weapon points Wait for the tutorial videos to finish before displaying the play button

Improvements

• Improved the camera obstacle hiding system (increase the width of the hiding effect as you tilt the camera down)
• Improved the default placement of newly bought weapons and grenades
• Lowered the default mission settings object position
• The execution phase now starts paused, allowing player to configure the camera before launching the replay
• Wait for the video to end before displaying the play button in the campaign helps
• Improved the SFX when clicking a button that launches a mission
• Updated translations

Fixes

• Fixed camera move bounds
• Fixed some map assets planning version
• Fixed the character spawn and rest spots not always appearing in the map editor
• Fixed the character spawn orientation
• Fixed the character spawn spots orientation
• Fixed the enemy spawns not always appearing in the map editor
• Fixed the enemies' pathfinding

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Changelog

Improvements

Fixes

Reminder: switching to the test branch

Hello squad! Hope your plans A came together lately. As you know, I'm preparing the first big update of the early access. This update will focus on the in-game map editor that is used to make your own missions and share them with the rest of the community. I've set up a "test" branch that will get all the latest juicy updates before going live on the public version. If you want to try out the upcoming features and help me test/debug them, be sure to switch to it!

Switching to the test branch

The Map Editor Update

IMPORTANT NOTE

Other important changes

Full changelog

New features and content

Improvements

Fixes

The Roadmap

The First Update

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A few more improvements and fixes thanks to your bug reports!

Improvements

• Added the audio credits in the settings/audio tab
• Added the objective type in the top left mission description label
• Improved freshly bought weapons/grenades placement on the rack
• Prevented placing several weapons/grenades at the same position on the rack
• Disabled the falling back death animation until a better solution is found
• Updated the intro video
• Updated translations from Localizor

Fixes

• Fixed freshly bought grenades getting unequipped when undoing the latest plan change
• Fixed character spawning without any weapon when exiting the loadout screen without picking one
• Fixed characters sometimes disappearing during the planning phase
• Fixed game locked in loading when executing a campaign mission in which a free stun grenade from the Grenadier level 3 skill is used
• Fixed character with the Grenadier level 3 skill equipped spawning without their free stun grenade
• Fixed characters walking through doors in custom missions where doors are not aligned with the map grid
• Fixed grenade being impossible to drag when placed on a spawn spot

I squashed a bunch of bugs hiding in the corners!

Fixes

• Fixed game over not being triggered when the plan ends just before time over
• Fixed broken mission report when watching the execution of a campaign mission for the second time
• Fixed current time being changed when coming back from the loadout screen after opening the shop
• Fixed grenades bought during campaign being usable twice
• Fixed the "Riggs92" handgun's name (was named "C30" before)
• Fixed the challenge leaderboards being reset every day (had to reset them tho)
• Fixed the chapter skill points not being reset when abandonning a chapter
• Fixed weapons and grenades placed outside of the weapon rack in the loadout screen

Here's a small patch to the release version fixing the grenade menu and the missing German translation. Detailed changelog below:

Improvements

• Added an "edit" icon next to the character's name in the loadout screen to indicate that you can edit it
• Updated community translations

Fixes

• Fixed right click on a grenade not opening the grenade menu

Today is the day!

• 4 playable factions (SWAT, FBI, Robbers and Gangsters)
• 23 weapons (assault rifles, sub-machine guns, shotguns, handguns and sniper rifles)
• 3 types of grenade (frag, stun and smoke)
• 18 different scenarios/mission types
• 12 campaign chapters (~10 missions per chapter)
• 36 skirmish missions
• Daily, weekly and monthly challenge missions for each faction
• Random mission generators (1 for each scenario)
• An intuitive mission editor + already more than 20 community missions
• A full-fledged tutorial

• New map biomes
• New scenarios
• New weapons, grenades and equipment
• Weapon attachments
• New game mechanics
• New campaign perks
• New character skills
• New game modes

No Plan B will launch on Steam Early Access on DECEMBER 1ST, 2021!

Why Early Access?

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

I have another question!

What to do in the meantime?

KICK THAT WISHLIST BUTTON IN... 3... 2... 1... GOGOGOW!!!

As I announced earlier, a public playtest of No Plan B will take place this week-end, from Friday 6th 7pm CEST to Sunday 8th 7pm CEST. This playtest will focus on the campaign mode I've been working on recently. You will be able to give your feedback using a dedicated form. Of course, you can also join the discord or write a post on the forum. It's still time to register: go to the store page and hit the "Request Access" button as shown below. Also, adding the game to your wishlist won't hurt ;)
NB: sorry for the few invitations that were sent by mistake too early, the error you get when trying to install the game is completely normal, you will be able to do so when the playtest starts ;)

I'm going to host a public playtest of the No Plan B soon, probably a week-end in August. The playtest version will have more content than the prologue and will focus on a specific feature of the game, most likely the campaign which I've been working on recently. To register, go to the store page and hit the "Request Access" button as shown below. Also, adding the game to your wishlist won't hurt ;)

No Plan B will release under an Early Access format by the end of 2021! The exact date will depend on the development progress and other big game releases that could interfere. Don't forget to add the game to your wishlist to get notified when it releases: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1269020/No_Plan_B/ In the meantime, you can train your tactical skills with the FREE Prologue I've just release! Get a first taste of the full games challenging, brain-melting missions on 3 different skirmish maps and 3 procedurally generated challenge missions: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1584810/No_Plan_B_Prologue/

The Steam Festival demo will remain available until this Sunday (included)! Try it for free here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1269020/No_Plan_B/

I'm happy/not-stressed-at-all to announce that a free demo of No Plan B will be available for everyone during the Steam Game Festival! Check out the new trailer revealing the release date: [previewyoutube=T715HUt3jGE;full][/previewyoutube] (I know, more like a release window actually, right? ^^' Don't want to make false promises) Don't forget to add the game to your wishlist if you like what you've seen in the demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1269020/No_Plan_B/

On February 7th, I will be live streaming No Plan B, showcasing some of the latest missions and features previously unseen and much more! During the live stream you will be able to ask me your questions about the game and meet the rest of the community. Join us on February 7th 10am PST/7pm CET! Set yourself a reminder to get notified ----->

On February 3rd, I will be live streaming No Plan B, showcasing some of the latest missions and features previously unseen and much more! During the live stream you will be able to ask me your questions about the game and meet the rest of the community. Join us on February 3rd 10am PST/7pm CET! Set yourself a reminder to get notified ----->

First, the planning phase: design your squad every move, aiming, room entries for the whole mission: [previewyoutube=7oRWbhjOkxM;full][/previewyoutube] Then execute your plan and contemplate your team swiftly cleaning this building from any enemies: [previewyoutube=lz1sJIqtkz0;full][/previewyoutube] Or, if everything didn't go as expected and some of your units gets downed, replan the rest of the mission: [previewyoutube=MepwhlqOenc;full][/previewyoutube] Looks like something right up your alley? Don't forget to wishlist the game from the store page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1269020/NO_PLAN_B__Advanced_Tactical_Planning/

Here's yesterday's interactive stream replay. I used polls during the stream to have the chat decide of the plan. [previewyoutube=-uAabeqhiWI;full][/previewyoutube] The experience was super interesting! I think I'll have more streams like this in the future... Once again, don't forget to add the No Plan B to your wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1269020/No_Plan_B/

I'll be streaming some interactive gameplay today around 2pm CEST. Be sure to tune in here: https://twitch.com/gfx47

Participate to the dev process Apply for early playtests Meet the coolest community JOIN US ON DISCORD

In case you missed yesterday's AMA live stream, here's the replay. I showed the prototype running for the first time, demoing the basic gameplay and answered some questions from the viewers. [previewyoutube=fEPs5AD9Mpo;full][/previewyoutube] Don't hesitate to leave your feedback in the comments. And if you like what you see, please consider adding the game to your wishlist ;) https://store.steampowered.com/app/1269020/No_Plan_B/

I'll be streaming some gameplay and answer your questions today at 4pm CEST/10am EST. Be sure to tune in here: https://twitch.com/gfx47

Many of you asked me how this "No Plan B" concept is actually working, so I guess it's time to give everyone more details about it. Please note that I'm still prototyping the game, so nothing of what follows is set in stone! You'll have 2 ways to play the game :

Single mission mode

Campaign mode