Development Update #17: Server Browser, Match Settings & More!

Development Update #17: Server Browser & More!

Hi everyone!

Update #17 introduces the Server Browser, giving players more control over how they host and join games. We've also made several gameplay improvements, fixed various bugs, and have a new map on the way!

Server Browser

The new Server Browser allows players to host and join public games more easily. When hosting a game, your server will be private by default, meaning only your friends can join. You can switch your server to public through the match settings, allowing anyone to join, and customize your server's title to help identify your lobby.

Servers will also display tags such as Modded and Custom Map, depending on the host's setup. If a server requires mods you don't have installed, you'll be shown the required mod names and versions so you know exactly what you need before joining.

Hosts have control over match settings and can kick or ban players from their lobby. Steam blocks are also respected, meaning if a host has blocked you, you won't be able to join their games. Players who have blocked each other on Steam also won't be able to hear each other through VOIP while playing on another player's server.

Please note: The Server Browser is still very early in development and may have bugs or unexpected behavior. If you encounter any issues when hosting or joining games, please report them to help us improve the system.

Upcoming Map: Suburbs

We're also working on a new Suburbs map, arriving in an upcoming update! This map will feature a larger environment with more stores to explore and rob. More details will be shared as development continues.

Full Changelog

Added

• Added the Server Browser for public matchmaking.
• Added customizable server titles and private/public lobby settings.
• Added server tags based on the host's setup, such as Modded and Custom Map.
• Added information displaying the names and versions of required mods when attempting to join a server without them.
• Added ability to ban a player from your hosted server.
• Added more loot hiding spots to the heist map.

Updated

• Updated hosted games to be private by default.
• Updated server joining to respect Steam blocks.
• Updated VOIP so players who have blocked each other on Steam cannot hear each other on another player's server.
• Updated bots to stash loot in better locations.
• Updated VOIP by lowering distance.
• Updated mouse sensitivity to support lower and higher settings.
• Updated the Locked Down run modifier so cops arrive within the first minute instead of already being present.

Fixed

• Fixed items and price UI falling through the map.
• Fixed the Disable Store Alarm interaction working through walls or from excessive distances.
• Fixed security monitor guards becoming invisible while still watching players during a fire alarm.
• Fixed security monitor guards failing to return to normal behavior after an arrest during a fire alarm.
• Fixed the door blocker utility item sometimes failing to block doors properly.

Thanks for playing and continuing to support the game :)