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Full Turok 2: Seeds of Evil update
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Hello Dinosaur Hunters! We have a new update out today, the main feature being Dedicated Server support, as well as DirectX improvements and a few new multiplayer game modes! Here are the Patch Notes for Patch 1.5.5 (Update #4) 1.5.5 Patch Notes =========== Renderer / Graphics ====================
What changed
- Server
- Performance
- Maps
- Fixes
- Gameplay
- UI and audio
Turok 2: Seeds of Evil changes
- Competitivemode
Instanced rendering for particles (Direct X optimization)
Shadow map optimizations (batched actor shadow casters)
Uniform buffer optimizations (Direct X)
Fixed cloaking effect not rendering
Fixed explosions changing color when making contact with 'alien flesh' surface types
Particles and trails can now be occluded by geometry (optimizations)
Single-Player Gameplay ======================
Destructibles now flash red when shot
Fix turrets in River of Souls not firing at player
Some components of the AI is now multi-threaded (optimizations)
Local and Network Multiplayer =============================
Dedicated server support (self hosted with included binary, server list browser built in)
New InstaRok ("Instagib") game mode
New Raptor-Fest (survival co-op/competitive) game mode
Improved handling of large amounts of object synchronization
Restored 3 N64 maps; Escheria, Endangered species and Moonlit Mayhem
Stability updates
Added 'playername' cvar to act as the local player name incase no social service (Steam/GOG Galaxy) is avalible
User Interface ==============
New quick weapon select feature
Misc ==============
Optimized collision detection with static meshes
Fixed floating blood splats from shotgun bullets
Update A minor patch for Turok 2 has been released, bringing the game up to 1.5.6. It fixes some miscellaneous bugs and improves the German sounds and voices. Dedicated Servers will need to update. We hope you enjoy the update! Let us know what you think on the Turok 2 forums! Daniel Turok 2 Producer Nightdive Studios
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