Development Update #16: Major Fixes, Smarter Bots & More!

Development Update #16: Major Fixes, Smarter Bots & More!

Hi everyone!

Update #16 is a big one! This update focuses on fixing tons of issues throughout the game, improving core gameplay systems, and making the overall experience much smoother. With this build, the game should be in a much more solid state!

One of the biggest improvements in this update is drastically faster loading and round transitions. Previously, transitioning between rounds could take roughly 1-2 minutes, making matches feel unnecessarily slow. We've made major improvements to the loading process, including the transition between the match-ending stats screen and the next round. Getting back into the action should now be significantly faster, with far less time spent waiting around.

We've also made major improvements to the bots, giving them smarter decision-making, better utility usage, improved loot management, and the ability to use shopping carts and the extraction van more effectively. Bots should feel less predictable and provide a better overall gameplay experience.

On top of that, we've added more hiding spots and vending machines to the heist map, introduced the Atmosphere sports store on the second level of the mall, and reworked the tug-of-war system into a skill-check minigame.

This update also includes numerous bug fixes across guards, tutorials, VOIP, and other gameplay systems. Overall, this is a major step toward making the game smoother, more reliable, and more enjoyable to play. It is suggested you re-check out the tutorial.

Full Changelog

Added

• Added the Atmosphere sports store on the second level of the mall.
• Added more hiding spots to the heist map, providing additional places to stash loot.
• Added vending machines throughout the heist map, allowing players to purchase items mid-match.

Updated

• Drastically improved loading times and round transitions. Moving from the match-ending stats screen into the next round is now much faster. Transitions that previously took roughly 1–2 minutes have been significantly improved, reducing downtime between rounds.
• Updated round progression so players move directly into the next round instead of returning to the lobby between rounds. Players will return to the lobby once all rounds are complete.
• Overhauled bot behavior to make bots smarter, less predictable, and more effective during matches.
• Improved bot utility usage so they use items at more appropriate times.
• Updated bots to participate in the co-op haul split-or-steal minigame.
• Improved bot loot stashing behavior. Bots now do a better job of hiding loot and attempting to prevent players from finding it.
• Updated bots to properly use the extraction van.
• Added bot support for shopping carts, allowing them to transport loot more easily.
• Updated detained camera movement to eliminate jitter and provide a smoother experience.
• Reworked the tug-of-war system into a skill-check minigame inspired by Dead by Daylight.
• Updated the busted screen so it automatically hides after a few seconds, allowing players to see the full player view again.
• Updated match settings so bots are enabled by default.
• Expanded the tutorial to teach players how to purchase utility items, shopping carts, and fire alarms.
• Updated the map SDK with support for vending machines, shopping carts, and more.

Fixed

• Fixed guards camping outside dumpsters.
• Fixed certain stores spawning excessive numbers of employees.
• Fixed the extraction van's instant extraction failing when fewer than 30 seconds remained in the round.
• Fixed guards repeatedly catching players within a short period.
• Fixed guards failing to properly hold a player's leg.
• Fixed several tutorial mode issues, including the camera failing to detect the player.
• Fixed various VOIP-related issues.

Thanks for playing and continuing to support the game! This update addresses many of the issues affecting the overall experience, and we're excited for everyone to try out the improvements. There's still more to come, but this is a big step toward getting the game into a solid state.