[0.9.7] New Map: Araf

Hello everyone!

With Update 0.9.7, Gun Up is officially one step closer to full release 🎉 Before releasing the Early Access, I wanted to add more content, improve core systems, and fix a large number of bugs and hopefully, nothing breaks along the way.

Below are the most notable additions and changes in this update:

🗺️ New Map: Araf

The new Araf map introduces several fresh mechanics and secrets:

• A teleporter system

• A new unique enemy type: Astro

• Removable debris to open up new paths

• Purchasable drinks that grant temporary buffs

• 2 hidden secret quests 👀

🧟 Zombie Skins & Visual Clarity

Zombies now have distinct visual skins that indicate their special traits:

• Fast Zombie → Red sports sneakers

• Tank Zombie → Wearing a traffic cone

• Astro Zombie → Astronaut helmet

Many more variations are planned for future updates.

👹Enemy Special Abilities

Some enemy types now come with unique behaviors:

• Hounds perform a dash attack when they get close to the player

• Astro Zombies self-destruct, dealing damage to nearby players

⚙️ Minor Features & Improvements

• Config save system – your settings are now remembered between sessions

• New achievements

• Pathfinding improvements (enemies may still get stuck in rare cases)

• Improved entity collision – only enemy legs collide with walls now

• Performance optimizations

• Texture quality improvements

• Improved sound effects

• More sound effects added

• Increased use of particle effects

• Weapon balance adjustments

• Pricing balance changes

• Improved enemy hit feedback

• Floating text for enemy kill rewards

• Ability to switch your held weapon with a gun inside the Mix Machine

• UI clarity improvements

• Mix Machine delay changed from seconds to waves

• Translation improvements (Please let me know if you notice any translation issues!)

…and many, many bug fixes 🛠️

❤️ Thank You

Thank you so much for reading and for playing Gun Up. Your feedback and support mean everything.

See you in the next update!