General Fixes & Additions
- Solved server player count exceeding maximum limit.
- Fixed nameplates not showing in free-flight mode.
- Fixed Melee Arena server restart scheduling.
- Fixed swivel gun/mortar cooldown timers disappearing in Naval game modes.
- Players can once again gather score on Official Naval Warfront servers.
Server Optimisations
- Solved multiple memory and responsiveness issues over long runtimes.
- Server-side optimisations on maps across game modes.
- Full servers now grey out the connect button.
Client Optimisations
- Complete overhaul of map loading logic for improved load times.
- Optimised cavalry units, scoreboard, UI elements, VoIP, and water shaders.
- Ragdoll corpses adjust to graphical preset settings.
- New toggles for horse effects, destruction debris, and environmental clutter.
Gameplay - Melee Combat
- Removed feint cooldown that caused unnecessary block delay.
- Decreased secondary attack rate with longer cooldown.
- Strikes remain in hold position longer when actioned from crouching.
- Movement speed slightly reduced when holding or striking.
- New directional block/strike indicator UI.
- High latency combat indicator added.
Gameplay - Cavalry Units
- Cavalry classes now take 20 seconds to spawn (infantry remains 10 seconds).
- 5-second spawn immunity for all players.
- Right sword strikes from horseback are now swifter.
- Horses at slower gaits no longer trample infantry.
- Horses no longer rear on first firearm shot, instead reducing to first gait.
- Reduced cavalry unit counts on Open Plains and Causeways maps.
Gameplay - Officers & The Rank and File
- New "Orderly" trait for rank and file classes - reduces firearm damage at longer distances while standing in formation.
- Increased musician accuracy bonus from 7% to 8% (stacking to 12%).
- Musicians and Flagbearers can now see Infantry Officer line markers.
- Flagbearers further increase survival chances for "Orderly" trait.
- Increased speed for field guns, rocket launchers, and ladders.
Quality of Life
- Scrollable scoreboard with scroll wheel.
- Camera pan and tilt in Cinematic/Free-flight mode.
- Depth of Field Focus Point slider added.
Server Administration
- Instant build mode command.
- Per-team God mode.
Full patch notes on Steam