🏙️ Open World Update - “Wires, Wheels & Wins!”

🛠️ Patch Notes

🚗 Vehicle Repurchase System

Previously, you could only buy a vehicle (like a quad or jetski) once in the Open World. If it got stolen, it was really tough to get a new one – unless you destroyed the old one first.

That’s now changed:

• You can buy a new vehicle anytime, even if your old one was stolen.

• The old vehicle will automatically be destroyed.

• You still have to pay the full price.

• You can only repurchase if no other player is currently sitting on your existing vehicle.

We want to keep the stealing mechanic – it adds chaos, risk, and fun moments. The victim is still “punished,” since they must wait until the thief dismounts and then pay the full price for a new one.

• The thief also takes a risk: if they dismount for even a second, the vehicle might disappear instantly. That’s especially dangerous if you’re riding a jetski and end up stranded on Rocky Beach. 🌊

Result: more strategy, more awareness, and more tension between players. 👀

⚡ Death by Short Circuit

Previously, if you caused a short circuit while using the Repair Gun’s wire minigame at the Power Tower, the minigame just closed – no punishment, and you could restart immediately.

That’s no longer the case:

• A short circuit now kills your character.

• This helps balance the minigame – mindless clicking is no longer a valid strategy.

• You’ll need to think carefully about how you connect the wires.

💡 Tip: Death costs increase each round – from Round 4 onward, each death costs 20,000 GG$. 👉 In short: Think before you wire – or it’ll cost you dearly!

🏁 Fair Spawns in the Jetski Minigame

Players spawning on the left side had a noticeable advantage at race start.

We’ve rebalanced this:

• Spawns have been redistributed for equal starting conditions.

• Goal: fair and competitive races for everyone! 🛥️

🛢️ Fuel Notifications for Shop Owners

Previously, shop owners weren’t notified when players refueled their vehicles at their stations.

That’s fixed now:

• You’ll receive an immediate in-game notification whenever someone fuels up at your shop.

• Makes it easier to track your shop’s activity and income.

🧰 Overhauled Toolbar

The toolbar is now dynamic instead of fixed.

Hoverboard Bug Fixed:

• Previously, you could accidentally mount the hoverboard even when trying to use tools like the Repair Gun or Wire Cutters.

• That’s now fixed – tools work as intended, without unwanted hoverboard mounting.

🌐 Major Network Bugfix

We’ve fixed a critical networking issue that was ruining some fun moments:

• Spectators in minigames and vehicles in the Open World were most affected.

• The issue: mounting a vehicle would cause instant rubber-banding because replication failed.

Fixed! Vehicle usage and spectator mode are now much more stable. 🚀

🆕 Quest Completion Bonus

You’ll now be rewarded more for completing quests!

Previously, finishing 3 quests simply gave you 3 new ones. Now, you’ll also receive a cash bonus every time you complete a set of 3 quests.

Example:

• First 3 quests → +25,000 GG$

• Next 3 quests → +50,000 GG$

• Next 3 quests → +75,000 GG$

Keep questing for bigger rewards! 💰

🚂 Train Update

The train is now way more stable and bug-free!

Fixes & Improvements:

• Camera Fix: No more weird camera behavior when moving around inside the train.

• Respawn Fix: After returning from a minigame, the train now respawns exactly where it was before – no more falling into the water.

• Tool/Vehicles Fix: It was possible to equip tools (like the hoverboard) inside the train – that’s now blocked.

• No Hoverboard on Train: You’ll automatically dismount your hoverboard when entering the train.

👉 In short: You can now enjoy train rides safely and bug-free!

⚽ Playable Soccer Fields

Many players were disappointed that the soccer fields in the Open World were purely decorative.

That’s changed – the soccer fields are now fully playable!

• Goals are tracked via a scoring system that resets each round.

• Each goal also earns +100 GG$.

👉 Need some quick cash? Grab a ball, score some goals, and get paid! 💸

🗺️ Improved Map Features

• The map now includes icon overlays for faster recognition of key locations.

• The default map border has been removed for a cleaner look.

• Several building names in the map legend have been updated.

• Map data (like overlays) are now saved between rounds – no need to reconfigure every time.

🏥 New Property: Hospital

You can now buy the hospital!

• Generates a modest income (similar to a standard house).

• Twist: When another player dies, you receive their life insurance payout!

🐞 Bug Fixes

• Quest bonus cash now displays and functions correctly.

• Client-side money desync issues fixed.

• Hoverboard fuel is now saved correctly at round end.

• RC Monster Truck HUD now loads properly for clients.

• Player map marker is now visible even when riding on another player’s quad or jetski.

• Fixed incorrect respawns when ending rounds on another player’s jetski.

• Fixed fuel type misuse (e.g., using gas on hoverboards or batteries on quads).