[img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157739/34c85d2d7c2f6bf445aa3bf219c55a8585871608.png[/img] Hi, everyone! Last month, we shared our [url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/3159570/view/6832618064165470447]first roadmap[/url] for Lynked Early Access, outlining plans for the December [i][b]Winter Update[/b][/i] and some additional content originally slated for early next year. As is often the case with game development, this update turned out to be a bit more ambitious than we initially planned! To ensure we can add more features, incorporate community feedback, and deliver a polished experience, the team has decided to move the release date to early 2025. To make up for the delay, players who log in between [i]December 19, 2024[/i], and [i]January 6, 2025[/i], will receive a special holiday-themed weapon—the [i][b]Candy Payne[/b][/i] Basher! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157739/974ac9323db25960acdd27c71fc7b1b896ea7a8a.png[/img] Curious about what’s in the update? Here’s a recap, plus some new details: [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157739/642daa265cf1fb6ffffcbfafeaa387ee0b60339a.png[/img] [h1]NOW COMING IN EARLY 2025 [/h1] [list] [*] [b]The weather in town is changing:[/b] Snow and rain introduce unique Bitibots hiding in snowdrifts and dry leaf piles. Plus, catch new [i]Gillibots[/i] exclusive to chilly or rainy weather! [*] [b]A new Unibot arrives in town:[/b] Help this mysterious newcomer collect resources to return home! Complete new missions and exchange special tokens for event-exclusive decor, cosmetics, and more. [*] [b]New Weapon Core:[/b] A fifth elemental attack is on the way, joining [i]Fire[/i], [i]Hack[/i], [i]Corrosion[/i], and [i]Shock[/i]. Can you guess what it is? [*] [b]New Holiday-themed Weapons:[/b] A festive new weapon brand inspired by various holidays is on the way! Stay tuned—we’ll continue to add weapons to this lineup in future updates. [*] [b]Get ready for a snowball fight:[/b] With snowy weather comes a new favor from Unibot Residents! But be warned—if you throw a snowball at your robot neighbors, they’ll definitely retaliate! Sparks, you might even ignite a town-wide clash! [*] [b]Multiplayer Ping System:[/b] Highlight specific items—like [i]Armor[/i] and [i]Health[/i] pickups—along with chests and weapons during combat to guide your friends! [*] [b]Updated BuddyOS:[/b] We’re adding a new [i]Armory[/i] section, similar to the [i]Bot-O-Pedia[/i], that showcases Weapons and Weapon Mods! View the stats and details of all your collected gear in one place. [*] [b]Weapons & Mods Filtering:[/b] Overwhelmed by all your gear and wish some items could be left out of the rotation during mission runs? No problem! We’re introducing a new system in the [i]Armory[/i] that lets you “ban” specific purchases—a feature highly requested by the community! [*] [b]A ton of new combat areas:[/b] We’re introducing day/night variants and new remixes for mission maps, effectively doubling the playable areas within the current biomes! [*] [b]New Character Customization options:[/b] We’ve added eight new eyebrow styles to give players even more ways to personalize their characters! [*] And, as always, expect more bug fixes, optimization improvements, and more! [/list] Thank you for supporting [i]Lynked: Banner of the Spark[/i] during Early Access! We’re excited to continue building and expanding the game with the community in 2025. If you haven’t yet, join our [url=https://discord.gg/playlynked]Discord server[/url]—it’s the best place to share feedback, report bugs, and connect directly with the developers. See you in the game!