Officers, As we work on numerous aspects of SWAT Stories, its prologue version, "First Shot" receives [b]several fixes and improvements[/b]. But we know there's a piece of news you've been waiting for even more eagerly. So, we're happy to confirm that [b]our game's playtest returns tomorrow on Friday, November 24th at 3pm CET (9am EST) WITH A BRAND NEW MISSION – "HOT RECEPTION"[/b]. We'll make another announcement once the playtest is available to remind you about it. Remember, we'll be using the prologue's app for it right here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2428730/Tactical_Squad_SWAT_Stories__First_Shot/ [b]Only when the playtest is live[/b], will you be able to sign up (you won't need to sign up if you took part in the first playtest) and download/update the game. [b]Here are some updates you can expect in the second playtesting round:[/b] GAMEPLAY [list] [*] New mission - Hot Reception [*] Improved suspects' AI behavior models [*] Improved operators' AI reactions [*] Revised evidence mechanic model [*] Added a possible spawn for an "exceptionally creative" suspect [*] Added new interactive elements: gas tanks, rolling chairs, CCTV cameras, interactable doors on furniture [*] Added the 'Ping' function - setting a marker at a certain place in a cooperative game [/list] EQUIPMENT [list] [*] Improved grenade physics [*] Improved optical sights [*] Fixed Tablet issues in Chinese localization [/list] BRIEFING [list] [*] updated Briefing screen [*] Changed the logic of creating a lobby and switching the status between private and public lobby [*] Added 'Quick Match' feature [*] Added text chat for the team in the lobby [*] Updated menu and weapon customization screen [/list] TUTORIAL [list] [*] Fixed gameplay issues and localization errors in various languages [/list] VISUAL [list] [*] Added glass damage effects on cars [*] Added environmental response to weather changes [*] Fixed visual issues with blood spawning [*] Fixed a number of miscellaneous visual glitches [/list] Add our game to your wishlist to support our project and [url=https://discord.gg/DQepwC6CcN]join our Discord server[/url] to take part in the discussion of Tactical Squad and its features! Over and out, Red Mountain Games & Ritual Interactive