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Steam News30 April 20262mo ago

Major Gameplay & Visual Upgrade Update

We’re excited to roll out a major update focused on improving both gameplay clarity and player interaction. New Chat System Stay connected with friends and other players in real-time.

In this update3

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What changed

0 fixes1 addition10 changes0 removals
  • Gameplay
  • Balance
  • Server
changedWe’re excited to roll out a major update focused on improving both gameplay clarity and player interaction.
changedNew Chat SystemImproved social interaction and coordination
changedPlacement Preview SystemBuilding just got smarter and more precise.
changedPlacement Preview SystemGreen indicators show valid placement positions
changedPlacement Preview SystemRed highlights indicate blocked or invalid areas
changedPlacement Preview SystemClear visual guidance for turrets, crystal miners, and Generator.

Rise of Mutant Swarms changes

changedWe’re excited to roll out a major update focused on improving both gameplay clarity and player interaction.
changedImproved social interaction and coordination
changedBuilding just got smarter and more precise.
changedGreen indicators show valid placement positions
changedRed highlights indicate blocked or invalid areas

We’re excited to roll out a major update focused on improving both gameplay clarity and player interaction.

New Chat System

Stay connected with friends and other players in real-time.

  • Global and friend chat support

  • Online / Offline status visibility

  • Seamless communication outside matches

  • Improved social interaction and coordination

Placement Preview System

Building just got smarter and more precise.

  • Green indicators show valid placement positions

  • Red highlights indicate blocked or invalid areas

  • Clear visual guidance for turrets, crystal miners, and Generator.

  • Helps reduce placement mistakes and speeds up building decisions

Shield System Visual Upgrade

A brand-new visual layer for defense mechanics.

  • Strong shield activation effects for better impact feel

  • Shield break effect when duration ends or it is destroyed

  • Cracks gradually appear as the shield weakens

This update is all about making gameplay smoother, more visual, and more connected.

We’ll continue improving systems based on player feedback as we move toward the full release.

Join our Discord Server to share your feedback. ❤

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Steam News / 30 April 2026

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