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A Year of Rain Hotfix

A Year Of Rain - Hotfix Version 1.1.16736 February 2020 In case of questions, please join our Discord server.

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What changed

8 fixes16 additions4 changes4 removals
  • Server
  • Gameplay
  • Compatibility
  • UI and audio
  • Maps
fixedA Year Of Rain - HotfixVersion 1.1.16736 February 2020 In case of questions, please join our Discord server .
fixedA Year Of Rain - HotfixPeer-to-peer Multiplayer
fixedA Year Of Rain - HotfixAs we're shutting down the official A Year Of Rain servers, we still want to make sure that you get the absolute most and best out of the game. Thus, we have added peer-to-peer support to the game to still allow you to play with your friends any time you like, along with a lot of additional ("Beta") content for you to explore. The Hotfix will hit the servers on Thursday February 6th. In this context, we are also delivering the following changes to the game client:
removedA Year Of Rain - HotfixRemoved the login screen and the news and Logout button from the main menu.
removedA Year Of Rain - HotfixRemoved the summary, match history, ladder, career and friends list from the player profile.
removedA Year Of Rain - HotfixRemoved role, player and league progressions as well as the Report Player button from the score screen.

A Year Of Rain changes

fixedVersion 1.1.16736 February 2020 In case of questions, please join our Discord server .
fixedPeer-to-peer Multiplayer
fixedAs we're shutting down the official A Year Of Rain servers, we still want to make sure that you get the absolute most and best out of the game. Thus, we have added peer-to-peer support to the game to still allow you to play with your friends any time you like, along with a lot of additional ("Beta") content for you to explore. The Hotfix will hit the servers on Thursday February 6th. In this context, we are also delivering the following changes to the game client:
removedRemoved the login screen and the news and Logout button from the main menu.
removedRemoved the summary, match history, ladder, career and friends list from the player profile.

A Year Of Rain - Hotfix

Version 1.1.16736 February 2020 In case of questions, please join our Discord server.

Peer-to-peer Multiplayer

As we're shutting down the official A Year Of Rain servers, we still want to make sure that you get the absolute most and best out of the game. Thus, we have added peer-to-peer support to the game to still allow you to play with your friends any time you like, along with a lot of additional ("Beta") content for you to explore. The Hotfix will hit the servers on Thursday February 6th. In this context, we are also delivering the following changes to the game client:

  • Removed the login screen and the news and Logout button from the main menu.

  • Removed the summary, match history, ladder, career and friends list from the player profile.

  • Removed role, player and league progressions as well as the Report Player button from the score screen.

  • Removed Terms of Service and Analytics, and updated the Privacy Policy accordingly.

  • Added the possibility to host a game from within the game client.

  • Added the possibility to connect to any game using a server browser.

  • Unlocked the whole collection of player portraits, portrait borders and titles for all players. (Supporter Pack content still stays exclusive for supporters).

  • Version number is now shown in the main menu.

New Game Mode: Against All Odds!

We have added the current status of Against All Odds to the game! The maps haven't been fully polished, but we wanted to share them with you anyway!

  • New Map - Payload (Beta): Two heroes alone take on two armies with whole bases. Push the Construct to the opposing side of the map to win!

  • New Map - Survival (Beta): Four players face an endless horde of ugly menacing fiends. Survive as long as you can!

New Feature: Ping Menu!

Players can now press and hold the Ping hotkey (default: G) to choose among five different pings: Attack, Defend, Move, Help, Danger!

  • Each ping will have different visuals in the game world.

  • Each ping will automatically send a different chat message to all team members.

  • AI players will ignore enemies on their path when following Move or Help pings.

New Feature: Team Notifications!

Players can now press the Ping hotkey (default: G) while hovering UI elements to send special chat messages to their team members!

  • Hovering an ability button on the command grid and pressing the Ping hotkey will notify team members of the remaining ability cooldown.

  • Hovering a construction button on the command grid and pressing the Ping hotkey will notify team members that you want to construct that building.

  • Hovering a living hero portrait and pressing the Ping hotkey will notify team members of the current hero health.

  • Hovering a dead hero portrait and pressing the Ping hotkey will notify team members of the remaining hero respawn time.

New Feature: Private Lobbies!

You can now set a password in your lobby to prevent uninvited guests from joining your game. Additionally, you can kick players from your lobby if necessary.

New Content: Skirmish Maps!

We have added three new Skirmish maps to the game! The maps haven't been fully polished, but we wanted to share them with you anyway!

  • New Map - Close Enemies (Beta): A small map, yet the direct path to your opponents is well guarded. Sneak around the center, and don't get caught off-guard!

  • New Map - Helix

Source

Steam News / 4 February 2020

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