Boss Fighters News

[h3]BOSS FIGHTERS Patch Notes – Version 0.53.2_3b[/h3]

🆕 New Features & Gameplay Changes

Fighter Gadgets Cooldown Update

• Fighters’ gadgets now continue to recharge at a reduced rate even while caught in the boss’s claw.
• This change creates a more balanced and engaging experience for both Bosses and Fighters.
  

Fighter Orbs Improvements

• No More Stuck Orbs: Orbs no longer get stuck in mid-air or fall inside objects.
  
• Predictable Drops: Orbs dropping from the Boss follow a consistent pattern, making it easier to anticipate and plan your attacks.
  

Balance Update

• Antimatter Gun: Increased charge speed and projectile velocity.
  
• Boss Auto Repair Gadget: reduced healing effect
  
• other various balance changes
  

🔊 Audio & Visual Enhancements

• New SFX A variety of new sound effects have been added to enhance immersion.
  
• VFX Optimization:Select visual effects have been optimized to improve overall performance and reduce lag.
  

🏟️ Arena & Interactive Elements

Arena Interactivity Updates:

• Minor tweaks and fixes to interactive elements on the arena floor, aimed at improving gameplay flow and player engagement.
  

🖥️ UI & Performance

UI Improvements:

• Small updates to the interface for a cleaner look and better usability.
  
• Performance Optimization:
• General optimizations to boost game stability and reduce load times.
  

Dive into the latest update and let us know your feedback. Enjoy the fight!

🔍 Known Issues

• Value Perks roll on NFT Crafting: Currently, there is no option to roll Value Perks during NFT Crafting— only accessible during an NFT Merge.
  
• Skin Set Bonuses Not Available: At this time, there are no bonuses for completing certain skin sets, such as "Feeling Toasty" and "Toxic Cola".
  

Boss Equipment Bug:

• Some players may experience issues with equipping items for the boss. Selected items may not always equip correctly.
  
• Temporary Solution: Restarting the game typically resolves this issue.
  

Please report any issues, and we’ll continue working on improving game stability.

🆕 New Boss Weapon: Gravity Gun

The Gravity Gun is here! This powerful new boss weapon allows you to:
💥 Pull objects towards you with immense gravitational force.
💥 Launch objects at fighters, dealing devastating damage!

🛠️ Fixes

🔧 Crash Fixes: We've worked hard to address the majority of crashes and disconnects reported by players. Let us know if any issues persist!
🔧 Filter Fixes: Fixed broken filters in the Forge. Filters for rarity and items now work as intended.

⚙️ Improvements

Physics Tweaks: Item collision physics have been improved across the board. Items now interact and collided more accurately.

🔄 Balancing

Railgun Adjustment:

✅ Increased Damage: The Railgun now packs a stronger punch.
✅ New Experimental Mechanic: Added weapon sway pattern in the scope mode to make shots more dynamic and skill demanding.

NOTE: In the next update we plan to introduce Better Aim power perk, to allow players optimizing their gear for precision shots.

We’re eager to hear your thoughts on these updates! Share your feedback and help us make the game even better. 🚀

⚔️ Gameplay Changes:

✅ Server Authority System: We’ve made significant updates to the network architecture, shifting most in-match player actions to a server-authority model. This enhances match stability and fairness, though it may cause higher ping to impact gameplay more noticeably. To get the best experience, we recommend selecting the server with the lowest ping.
✅ Anti-Cheat Integration: Our new anti-cheat solution is here to deter cheating and ensure fair play, providing a balanced environment for all players.
✅ Rescue Fighters from Boss Claw: Allies captured by the boss can now be saved by targeting and shooting the boss’s claws! Hit the claw to free your teammates and turn the tides of battle.
✅ Weapon Spread Mechanics: Weapon spread has been adjusted to respond dynamically based on weapon type, movement speed, and other factors, adding more tactical depth to combat.

🔊 Sound and Effects:
✅ New SFX and Music: Immerse yourself in the game with a richer audio experience, featuring new sound effects and music throughout.
✅ Match Start Alert: A new audio alert and auto-focus feature has been added to notify players when a match begins, even if the game is minimized.

🔧 Other Improvements:
✅ Report System Expansion: You can now report players for rule violations during matches (by pressing Esc) and from the main menu after matches. Help us keep the game fair and safe!
✅ Crash Fixes: Fixed issues that caused crashes when minimizing and reopening the game, as well as certain physics-related crashes.

🚧 BOSS FIGHTERS is on maintenance until Nov 13—something BIG is coming! 👀

We’re prepping a new build packed with updates, dropping on November 14.

Get ready! 🔥

✨ New Features:

🎃 Halloween Mode: Added a new Halloween Mode where players collect pumpkins during matches. A leaderboard has been introduced to track pumpkin collection for both VR and FS players. Compete for the top spot!

⚔️ Gameplay Changes:

• Melee Weapon Energy Adjustment: Refined the energy consumption mechanics for melee weapons. Energy now depletes more predictably, and the damage dealt to fighters by melee weapons has been rebalanced for fairness.
  
  
• Auto Aim for Boss Laser: The boss’s laser now includes auto-aim functionality, making it easier to target and eliminate fighters.
  
  
• Improved Game Synchronization: The frequency of desynchronizations has been reduced, resulting in smoother gameplay.
  

🔧 Fixes:

• Match Rewards Bug Fix: Resolved an issue where players would receive 0 in-game currency in Match Rewards. Players now correctly earn rewards at the end of matches.
  
  
• VFX Block Fix: Fixed a bug where the visual effects from the slime lobber blocked damage from the RailGun. This issue no longer affects gameplay.
  
  
• Gadget Recharge in Claws: Fighters can no longer recharge their gadgets while being grabbed by the boss's claws. Now, players with depleted abilities can be transported directly to the grinder without interference.
  

⚖️ Balancing Adjustments:

Rebalanced several gameplay parameters, including:

• Boss Laser Damage
  
• Boss HP
  
• Fighter Lives
  
• Boss HP Regeneration Rate
  
• Fighter Weapon Damage
  
• Cooldown for Fighter Gadgets
  
• Fighter Orb Change: The mechanic for the fighter's orb that affects gadget cooldowns has been updated to enhance gameplay strategy.
  

🚩 Known Issues:

• Skin Removal Button: The button for removing skins is still not functional. We are working on a solution.
  
  
• Match Desynchronization: While reduced, some players may still experience desynchronization during matches, particularly at high ping. Further optimizations are in progress.
  
  
• Respawn Button for Stuck Players: If a player gets stuck in the game’s textures, they can use the Respawn button by moving in any direction until the option becomes available.
  
  
• Login Screen Queue Pop-up: If the "Login Queued" pop-up persists during login, restarting the game should resolve the issue.