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Performance Improvements and QoL (0.36.0)
Hi! Sorry this patch is not the most exciting... but it sets us up for some cool new features :) General - Rewrote core rendering code to improve rendering performance. This will not be noticeable to most players, but i…
Announcement4 changesFixGameplay - Counterpick Labs
Balance Patch (0.35.0)
Hi folks! We've been due for a balance patch for a while. Highlights include reworked Folding Blade attacks, buffs to various Secondaries, buffs to Shine Bracer, and nerfs to UFO. General Increased shield damage univers…
Event36 changesFixBalance - Counterpick Labs
Online 4-Player Modes (0.34.0)
Lobbies Lobbies now support 2v2 and FFA modes, with up to 4 players in a lobby. Added spectator support to lobbies. (Note that currently spectators still count toward the maximum of 4 players in a lobby). Added a lobby…
Patch notes14 changesFixGameplay - Counterpick Labs
Local 4-Player Modes (0.33.0)
General Added support for up to 4 players/bots in local multiplayer. (Online support coming soon). Bot-only matches are now supported. Added teams. Friendly fire can be set to off, on, or partial (50% damage). UI/UX Red…
Patch notes10 changesFixGameplay - Counterpick Labs
Performance Optimizations (0.32.0)
This patch includes some major under-the-hood code optimizations. Not the most exciting in terms of content but it allows me to work on some more exciting features that were previously held back by performance concerns.…
Store9 changesFixPerformance - Counterpick Labs
Art Enhancements + Quality of Life Improvements (0.31)
0.31.0 - April 25, 2025 This patch includes art improvements, general gameplay quality-of-life changes, and some gear-specific updates. Art and Animations Re-designed several gear pieces. The most significantly impacted…
Store42 changesFixGameplay - Counterpick Labs
3 New Secondary Weapons (0.30.0)
New Secondary Weapons Added 3 new secondary weapons: Crossbow, Buckler, and Gauntlet. Crossbow: "A one-handed crossbow whose arrows deal massive shield damage. It must be reloaded after each shot". Buckler: "A small buc…
Patch notes8 changes1 numericFix - Counterpick Labs
UI Overhaul (0.29.0)
UI Overhaul Redesigned Loadout menus. Instead of being text-based, Loadout menus now use a comprehensive set of menu icons representing gear pieces and skins. Players can now create Loadout Presets to easily swap betwee…
Store9 changesFixUI/audio - Counterpick Labs
New Gadget: Shine Bracer (0.28.0)
New Gadget: Shine Bracer Added a new gadget. The Shine Bracer is a wrist-worn device that harnesses the power of stars. Added Arena new upgrade: Nova Boost - your Shine Bracer's recovery range is greatly increased. Adde…
Patch notes13 changesFixGameplay - Counterpick Labs
New Gadget: UFO (0.27.0)
New Gadget: UFO Added a new gadget, the UFO. The UFO is a floating companion that can shoot projectiles, abduct your opponent, and pull you upward with a tractor beam. You can also hop inside it and charge at your oppon…
Store13 changesFixBalance - Counterpick Labs
NPC Collecting, Expanded Quickplay, Optional CPU Matchmaking
This patch allows players to earn rewards while enjoying their preferred game mode(s), with or without the pressure of human competition. It also aims to promote quickplay usage to increase the likelihood of finding pla…
Security13 changesFixGameplay - Counterpick Labs
Significantly Improved CPU AI (0.25.0)
This patch significantly improves the CPUs. They should now challenge the majority of players and should legitimately help dedicated players improve at the game. Given how difficult it can be to find real people to play…
Event9 changesFixGameplay - Counterpick Labs
Art Enhancements (0.24.0)
Art Added shading to the majority of character sprites. This includes gear pieces, respawn platforms, and avatar faces. Redrew and added depth to stage tiles to give them a 3-dimensional appearance. Tweaked a few animat…
Patch notes6 changesFixGameplay - Counterpick Labs
New primary weapon: Wrecking Ball (v0.23.0)
Wrecking Ball Added a new primary weapon, "Wrecking Ball". The wrecking ball is a mechanized flail attachment propelled by advanced magnet tech. It excels at mid-range combat and can be thrown to finish off opponents fr…
Store12 changesFixGameplay - Counterpick Labs
Game Speed and Pacing (v0.22.0)
This patch aims to increase game speed and pacing by increasing aerial mobility, increasing attack speed, and reducing knockback scaling on many attacks to make them more usable as setup tools for combos and knockouts.…
Patch notes41 changes3 numericWorkshop - Counterpick Labs
Mouse support, improved controls + UI (v0.21.0)
Controls Added support for playing with a mouse. Added a brief controls onboarding questionnaire to help set up new players with a default control layout that fits their playstyle. Changed the default keyboard controls…
Store15 changesFixGameplay
