Score Attack Update – Multipliers, Flyups & Gameplay Improvements

🚁 Scouts Out Update – Score System Overhaul & Gameplay Improvements

We’ve just rolled out a major gameplay update focused on scoring, feedback, and overall game feel —along with a batch of fixes and tuning improvements.

🔥 New: Score Multiplier System

• Chain kills to build up a score multiplier window

• Stay aggressive—if you don’t secure another kill in time, the multiplier fades

• Designed to reward momentum and create high-intensity scoring bursts

💥 New: Kill Score Flyups

• Score popups now spawn at the enemy’s location

• Fly dynamically to your score UI for a more satisfying feedback loop

• Built to reinforce every kill with clear, visual impact

⚡ Improved HUD Feedback

• Score and multiplier UI now react instantly when points are earned

• Multiplier visuals update and animate as you push higher chains

• Overall UI responsiveness has been significantly tightened

🤖 Drone Fixes & Improvements

• Fixed multiple drone issues including:

  • Damage inconsistencies

  • Knockback behavior

  • General movement and reliability

🎯 Gameplay & Balance Updates

• Improved enemy pacing and readability across runs

• Better telegraphing for incoming threats

• More consistent difficulty ramp without sudden spikes

🎥 Camera & Visual Improvements

• Fixed an issue causing incorrect camera zoom behavior

• Improved camera transitions to better match gameplay intensity

🛠️ Additional Fixes

• Fixed edge-case crashes and cleanup issues

• Improved enemy aiming behavior for more consistent encounters

• Addressed multiple VFX, audio, and spawning issues

This update is all about making the game feel more responsive, more rewarding, and more readable moment-to-moment.

As always, feedback is welcome—and more updates are on the way.