MENACE Patch #1 - Bug fixes, Improvements and New Content

Hi everyone,

The initial reception of MENACE has really blown us away! Thank you all for your patience during development, the enthusiasm, and the great feedback!

With the large number of players, there is, of course, a huge number of requests and issues that we have to take care of. Today, we present to you the first patch, in which we address a couple of urgent bug fixes and issues, but also add a little bit of new content and balancing changes.

We will keep working hard to make the game as good as we can, so if your most desired change or fix is not in today's patch, please be patient.

Again, thank you all for the great launch and for being part of the real start of the MENACE journey!

Changelog

v0.6.3+16067 -- Patch #1 New Content

• Added new unit "pirate veteran scavengers"

• Added new armor "pirate veteran scavenger armor"

• Added new unit "pirate heavy machinegun truck"

Improvements

• Failing 'defend' objective now instantly ends the mission

• Adjusted enemy destribution

• 'Recover lost cargo' drop off zone will now be displayed after collecting the cargo

• Removed 'unique to SL' text on perks

• 'Rescue civilians' objective now displays an icon

• Adjusted splash-screen for ultra wide monitors

• Load button has been disabled from inside the tutorial

• Added various icons

• Adjusted various chunks

• Adjusted various description

• Anti-tank mines now also trigger for especially large units other than vehicles

• Updated Chinese translation

Bugfixes

• FIXED LoS on spaceship wreck

• FIXED perk 'Shoot and Scoot' getting triggered by non-attacks

• FIXED newly spawned units getting displayed as 'marked'

• FIXED civilians no longer pick up supply drops

• FIXED hive queen is no longer stuck in forest

• FIXED 'evacuate to area' objective now also counts fleeing player units

• FIXED perk 'taking command' can now be used on units in watchtower

• FIXED title menu becomes unresponsive after finishing the tutorial

• FIXED Music volume was often reset after missions

Balancing

• Increased 'detection' for rogue army jaeger from 0 to 2

• Added 'motion scanner' accessory to pirate EMP unit

• Slightly reduced ATGM vehicle ammunition

• Increased 'hollow point' damage from 5 to 10

• 'Rescue Civilians' objective is easier to fulfill

• Overhauled infantry automatic rifle stats including new sounds

• Added heat mechanic to laser rifles and plasma rifles instead of ammunition

• Morphidrin now removes 'bruised' state as well as "injured"

Known Issues

• Linux only: Videos don't play correctly if no H264 codec is installed.

• Some antivirus programs incorrectly classify the "GameAssembly.dll" file as malware and delete it, making the game unplayable. If that happens please whitelist the "GameAssembly.dll" and "Menace.exe".

• If the game is installed on HDD drives, loading times are bad and barks are delayed.

• Cutscenes aren't affected by master volume.

• Some letters in Polish, Russian, and Ukrainian are displayed with a different font.

Steam Reviews: Your Feedback Matters

Now that MENACE has entered Early Access, please consider taking a moment to leave a Steam review. Early Access is a collaborative process where your thoughts and feedback matter as patches and content are developed. Even if it's a few sentences about how you feel about MENACE, it'd be a great help to the team.

Community Guides and Resources

Be sure to check out the latest community resources and official guides.

• The Gate Rippers’ War Manual: This is a mega-compilation of guides that covers the basics of MENACE, how to use stealth, what accessories to pick, how to engage in close-quarters combat, and much more. A must-read for any prospective commander looking to excel in the Wayback.

• Squad Leaders, a Brief(ish) Overview: A fantastic overview of all the game's current Squad Leaders and what their strengths are.

• Enemy Almanac: Rogue Army: Knowing your enemy is half the battle. This guide covers the Rogue Army, what their strengths are, and how to fight them effectively.

• AddedOfficial Beginner's GuideIf you're brand new to MENACE then check out our official beginner's guide that'll cover all the essentials to prepare you for the frontlines.

• Official MENACE Wiki: Do you have more questions about MENACE? We have a community-run wiki that has details and information to help you along.

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