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Steam News18 January 20265mo ago

Wave System & HUD Improvements

I’ve been focusing on the wave system recently and implemented several improvements to make gameplay clearer and more fluid.

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changedI’ve been focusing on the wave system recently and implemented several improvements to make gameplay clearer and more fluid.
changed🔧 Wave Flow Improvements
changed🎨 Wave HUD Updates
changedReduced visual clutter for better readability
removedTimer no longer appears when it’s not relevant
changedWith these updates, waves now feel more controlled, readable, and smooth during gameplay.

I’ve been focusing on the wave system recently and implemented several improvements to make gameplay clearer and more fluid.

🔧 Wave Flow Improvements

  • Cleaner transitions between waves

  • Clear separation between Intermission and Horde phases

  • Zombie counter now behaves more consistently with wave logic

🎨 Wave HUD Updates

  • Wave, timer, and phase elements were repositioned

  • Reduced visual clutter for better readability

  • Timer no longer appears when it’s not relevant

With these updates, waves now feel more controlled, readable, and smooth during gameplay.

As always, feedback is welcome.

More updates coming soon.

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Steam News / 18 January 2026

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