Dev log 2: Let the Matches Begin

Fixing the Foundations

Over the past period, a lot of work has gone into improving the core systems that power Obitus. While many of these changes might not be immediately visible, they are crucial for delivering a smoother, fairer, and more stable multiplayer experience.

Lobby System Improvements

• More reliable match joining

• Improved lobby synchronization

• Better handling of players joining and leaving

• Increased overall stability

Match Countdown

Match Start & Countdown System

• Matches now wait for all players to fully load

• Synchronized countdown for fair starts

• Improved control locking/unlocking

Player Sync & State Handling

• Improved syncing of player states

• Fixed host vs client inconsistencies

• Better handling of edge cases

Gameplay & System Improvements

• Improved movement logic

• Better handling of status effects

• Increased consistency between host and clients

• Added loading screen system for nicer transitions

Loading Screen

Performance Improvements

• Implemented proper LOD systems

• Added distance-based culling

• Reduced CPU and GPU load

• Improved performance in larger scenes

Chat System

• Real-time chat added

• Improved communication in matches and lobbies

• Foundation for future social features

Localization

• Added support for Italian, Spanish, and Swedish

• Improved accessibility for a wider audience

Player underwater

Bug Fixes

• Fixed match start timing issues

• Fixed lobby sync problems

• Fixed player state update issues

• Fixed UI inconsistencies

• Various stability fixes

• Fixed weapon drop crash

• Fixed Status effect issues

• Fixed Oygen system issue

What’s Next

• Proximity voice chat

• Continued performance improvements

• More in-game content

• Improved gamepad support

• Simplified Chinese localization (in progress)