Pre-Alpha 0.9.0.0 Update Released

An update has been released for Warfare 1944 (v0.9.0.0).

General

• Improved CPU utilization on systems with fewer than 4 cores.

• Various tweaks and polish to pre-existing UI elements.

Squads and Platoons

• Added platoons that are configured per-map or per-mode.

• Added user-created squads.

Player Movement

• Implemented leaning movement mechanic.

• Implemented prone movement mechanic.

Weapons and Items

• Added self-use bandages to all kits (see known issues).

• Added Un-Equip animations, sounds to all classes and factions.

• Added team and squad usage prerequisites to all kits.

Deployables

• Added a placeholder implementation of outposts.

• Added new radial menu interface that is used to place down outposts and rally points.

• Use an aura effect while an ammo or medic bag is held rather than placing them on the ground.

Effects

• Added tracer effects

• Added suppression effect when player is taking fire

• Added new muzzle flash effects

• Added new smoke grenade effects

Text Comms

• Added squad-only text comm channel.

• Global chat messages from enemies appear with a red color while messages from friendlies appear with a blue color.

VoIP Comms

• Greatly improved overall stability of the VoIP system.

• Implemented team-local, squad-only, and squad leader-only/command comm channels.

• Fixed an issue where a VoIP indicator listing could remain onscreen long after the player has stopped talking.

• Fixed a crash that could occur if players were speaking prior to a map change.

Known Issues

• Enabled bandages to be selectable, though the bandage animations are broken.

• Deployables may not properly replenish themselves after use and cannot be deployed again from the same kit as a result.

• Rally Points that are placed in odd or hard-to-reach spots may not be spawnable.

• Chat messages that are too long in length will get cut off and not be fully displayed in the UI.