Multiplayer Overhaul & Cross-Platform Update

Update – Multiplayer Improvements & General Fixes

Cross-Platform Support

Reworked the multiplayer system to support additional platforms. Introduced new abstraction layers allowing integration of different network logic implementations. Implemented packet fragmentation: large packets are now split into smaller ones, with proper ordering and reassembly to ensure stable per-frame processing. Integrated networking via Epic Online Services (excluding launcher-related features). Integrated Steam Networking into the new multiplayer system.

General

Fixed an issue causing infinite waiting in multiplayer sessions. Fixed a bug where starting a new game could delete a previous save slot. Fixed an issue where save slots were not being saved correctly. Improved gamepad support: added full navigation across menus and UI (city, inventory, character stats window, shops, difficulty selection). Added item description display when navigating with a gamepad. Added the ability to assign workers at night. Improved gamepad navigation on the level selection map. Fixed an issue where the character always faced left at the start of a level. Added the ability to skip video cutscenes. Fixed an error that occurred when creating a lobby while one was already created. Network code optimizations.