[img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41585591/a390f306fcf55b8e282aa5e5521f72df37ebe1fa.png[/img] [h1]🎉 QANGA - Patch Note v0.0.8a 🎉[/h1] Dear players, We are excited to bring you the [b]v0.0.8a[/b] update for [b]QANGA[/b]. This patch includes Halloween-themed content, performance optimizations, new features, and a wide range of bug fixes. [h2]🎃 Halloween Content 🎃[/h2] [list] [*][b]Halloween Items:[/b] A new pumpkin-head item is now available for purchase in the Refuel Tower shops. [*][b]Halloween Decorations:[/b] Enjoy the festive Halloween atmosphere across the game world! [/list] [h2]⚙️ Performance Optimizations ⚙️[/h2] [list] [*][b]Global Optimizations:[/b] Enhanced performance through improvements in shadows, lighting, shaders, and StaticMesh rendering. [*][b]Minimap Optimization:[/b] Increased performance and load times for the minimap. [*][b]Level Loading Optimization:[/b] Improved level loading parameters for smoother transitions. [/list] [h2]🛠 UI and Controls Improvements 🛠[/h2] [list] [*][b]Save & Scalability Changes:[/b] The save file for scalability settings has been renamed, and a new button allows you to re-trigger shader optimization. [*][b]Logical Key Binding Order:[/b] The control settings layout has been updated for easier navigation. [*][b]Mission & Contract Tracker Visibility:[/b] Improved mission and contract tracker visibility on the screen's edges. [*][b]Fuel Feedback UI:[/b] Enhanced UI feedback on fuel consumption for spacecraft. [/list] [h2]🆕 New Features 🆕[/h2] [list] [*][b]Ship Velocity Indicators:[/b] Added a 3D arrow and 2D target icon to display ship velocity in space. [*][b]Cruise Control & Velocity Mode:[/b] New ship speed control with cruise control and manual velocity switch, accessible via input settings. [*][b]Missile & Enemy Tracking Feedback:[/b] Enhanced missile and enemy feedback on ships with radial indicators and improved icon visibility. [*][b]Fuel Consumption Sampling:[/b] Fuel consumption is now measured based on linear input acceleration. [*][b]Tethered Aim Switch:[/b] Added an input to switch between tethered and locked aiming for spacecraft. [*][b]Group/Clan Chats:[/b] Now supports group and clan communication channels. [*][b]Item Rarity Multiplier:[/b] Item rarity now influences the price as a multiplier. [*][b]Trade System:[/b] Introduced a new trading system. [*][b]Auto-Spawning Flying Enemies:[/b] Flying enemies now spawn automatically (currently limited to Velkara) with adjustable frequency in the settings. [/list] [h2]🐛 Bug Fixes 🐛[/h2] [list] [*][b]Ship Feedback:[/b] Resolved an issue with ship machine gun feedback. [*][b]Server Build Filter:[/b] Corrected the server list filter to handle different builds. [*][b]Tutorial Step Completion:[/b] Fixed the tutorial progression to complete only when items are added to inventory. [*][b]Ship Control Fixes:[/b] Yaw control for ships adjusted (requires input reset by players). [*][b]Explorer Door State:[/b] Fixed an issue where the Explorer’s middle door wouldn’t stay open. [*][b]Bandages Values:[/b] Adjusted item values for bandages. [*][b]Connection Bug:[/b] Fixed a bug causing players to disconnect. [*][b]Inventory Drag & Drop:[/b] Resolved various issues with item drag-and-drop in the inventory. [*][b]Vehicle Camera Flip:[/b] Corrected auto camera flip behavior for upside-down vehicles. [*][b]Ship HUD Enhancements:[/b] Fixed ship boost and speed indicators, as well as the HUD’s horizon line alignment with rotation. [*][b]Ship Damage Handling:[/b] Fixed an issue where ships weren’t receiving damage in some cases. [/list] [h2]🔧 Other Adjustments 🔧[/h2] [list] [*][b]Auto Input Reset:[/b] Automatic input reset popup added when build ID changes are required. [*][b]Admin Improvements:[/b] Enhanced features and feedback in the /admin UI. [*][b]Vehicle Angle Control:[/b] Disabled hovercraft angle control by input to prevent unintended angles. [*][b]Camera Flip on Vehicles:[/b] Added upside-down camera flip setup on additional vehicles. [*][b]Vehicle Color Palette:[/b] Limited vehicle skin colors to a static palette. [*][b]Auto Backup:[/b] Implemented automatic backup in case of write failures. [/list] We hope you enjoy these new features, optimizations, and fixes! Thank you for your ongoing support and feedback—keep reporting any issues on our Discord. See you soon in the universe of [b]QANGA[/b]! [b]The QANGA Team[/b] 🌌