We have been working to address a series of issues with the character costume system (the system that builds and renders character and costume geometry), the 1.0.8 build (released with this post) includes fixes for the bull mascot costume and other complex costume parts that have compromised gameplay in recent builds. The 1.0.8 build also addresses issues Russian players have had connecting to online sessions without a VPN.
Please see Gang Beasts FAQ page or email support@boneloaf.co if you have specific feedback on this build or questions about the game.
The list of key modifications and fixes made in the 1.0.8 build are:
- added a confirmation screen that shows if input settings are modified
- fixed a graphical issue that showed as a flickering at the front of the incinerator stage
- fixed an issue where characters could sink into stairs on the towers stage
- fixed an issue with the satellite dish supports on the roof stage
- fixed issue where character geometry could pass though the fence on the alley stage
- modified English language translation for left grab to left punch (to standardise with other languages)
- modified font used for UI button references (for legibility)
- modified geometry for a number of costume parts (for stability)
- modified IP addresses used by the game session matchmaker from addresses block by Roskomnadzor/Federal Service for Supervision of Communication in Russia
- modified opening logo sequence to support skipping of current logo
- modified the bull mascot head to balance with other costumes
- modified scheme for unlocking the “Safety Warning” trophy
- modified the ‘long hair’ part to standardise with other costume parts
- modified the camera tracking trigger volume on the containers stage to stop the camera from moving below the water
- modified the costume customisation UI to only show currently available inputs
- removed obstructions to the camera on the chutes stage
- replaced baked lighting to fix issues with the arena stairs on the ring stage