Update 1.2.4

This smaller update focuses on performance smoothing, item and loot balance refinements, and a handful of quality-of-life fixes across combat, UI, and progression systems. Several long-standing micro-stutters tied to interactions have been addressed, alongside targeted tuning to gear, loot pools, and enemy spawns.

Thank you, as always, for the continued reports and feedback - they directly shape these improvements.

🛠️ OPTIMIZATIONS

• Fixed stutter when weapons are dropped into the world or equipped

• Fixed stutter when picking up consumable items (medical items, batteries, ammo)

• General runtime smoothing related to inventory and equipment interactions

⚖️ ITEM BALANCE UPDATES

• Electronic Ear Protection

  • Moved to the Head equipment slot

  • Can now be worn with helmets

  • Toggle hearing protection on/off to:

    • Muffle gun sounds

    • Reveal active enemy spawn points

• Fixed SMG Mk II using incorrect ammo (now uses pistol ammo)

• Semi-Auto Rifle

  • Now drops in the Uncommon loot pool

• Mini Battle Rifle

  • Converted to semi-automatic

  • Now drops in the Uncommon loot pool

• Moved Back Pack Mk1 to Uncommon loot pool

• Fixed Splatterblaster snap point naming issues

• Fixed Power Armor Mk III attachment point

• Reduced gas protection provided by:

  • Bandanas

  • Balaclavas

• Slightly increased heat generation on the Laser Pistol

💎 LOOT BALANCE

• Added an additional drop-chance layer within item quality

  • Allows finer control over loot dispersion

  • Improves variety without inflating rarity tiers

👹 ENEMY SPAWN BALANCE

• Added additional spawn points that:

  • Have a chance to appear at later alert levels

• Fixed a bug preventing some spawn points from activating correctly

🖥️ UI UPDATES

• Consolidated all pop-ups into a single UI Canvas

• Fixed Elevator objective popup sizing issues

🧩 CONTENT

• Added Gym Bag as a Common backpack option

• Small graphical update to the Cleaning Robot

Known Issues -hover info-popup for gear attachments is currently not working If you encounter issues after this update, please let me know — especially if they’re tied to inventory or equipment interactions.

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