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|June 7th, 2023<ref>Feralus, Discord Message: [https://discord.com/channels/469039260163637249/469039260868149249/1110163558588743731 "afaik 7th" in response to question regarding date for next update]</ref>
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*Balancing changes<ref>Feralus, Discord Message: [https://discordapp.com/channels/469039260163637249/469039260868149249/1105596742487003276 "...But yes, 3.4.0 would be the one that covers that." in response to question regarding balancing-changes]</ref>
* Squad MMR<ref name="may30">Justin, Discord Announcement: [https://discord.com/channels/469039260163637249/469058539378442240/1113531768017010709 "Squad MMR (...) Creature AI (...) An exploit (...) Balance changes (...) Bugfixes and anti-cheat adjusments" in a Discord Announcement about 3.4.0]</ref>
 
* Creature AI<ref name="may30" />
* Adjusted day/storm cycle duration for Tharis Island<ref name="june1"> Feralus, Discord Message: [https://discord.com/channels/469039260163637249/469039260868149249/1113801427194740767 "I have adjusted day/storm cycle duration for map 3" - "Slags will also drop a bit more frequently" - Recipe changed as well for something "farming for slags was too tedious" in response to question about spilling beans for next update]</ref>
* {{Icon link|Progenitor Slag}} will drop a bit more often<ref name="june1" />
* Balance changes<ref name="may30" />
* Fixing an exploit<ref name="may30" />
* Bug fixes<ref name="may30" />
* Anti-cheat adjustments<ref name="may30" />
== Known Future Content ==
== Known Future Content ==
{{Notice|Below is content and issues that are being actively investigated, in active development or are known to be planned for the future.}}
{{Notice|Below is content and issues that are being actively investigated, in active development or are known to be planned for the future.}}

Revision as of 20:54, 1 June 2023

Upcoming Patch

Please note: Below is information related to the next known patch. It is not the entirety of the patch, only what is publicly known.
Version 3.4.0
Release Date June 7th, 2023[1]
  • Squad MMR[2]
  • Creature AI[2]
  • Adjusted day/storm cycle duration for Tharis Island[3]
  • Progenitor Slag.pngProgenitor Slag will drop a bit more often[3]
  • Balance changes[2]
  • Fixing an exploit[2]
  • Bug fixes[2]
  • Anti-cheat adjustments[2]

Known Future Content

Please note: Below is content and issues that are being actively investigated, in active development or are known to be planned for the future.

Content and changes currently being worked on

  • Default Weapon skins[4][5]
  • Updated Welcome-pack descriptions[6]
  • Overhauled stash and store experience[7]
  • Improved matchmaking logic[8]
  • More weapon-balancing[9]

Issues currently being worked on

  • AI behaviour[10]
  • De-syncs[11]
  • Disconnection from matches[12]
  • Performance[13]
  • Invisible guns[14][15]
  • Crashes due to streaming-tools[16]
  • High/Unstable CPU usage[17]
  • GeForce NOW[18]
  • Keybinding-issues on AZERTY-layout[19]
  • Unable to climb/mantle[20]

Planned content

Hinted content and rumors

Please note: Below are some content and changes that have been rumored or hinted at, but not yet fully confirmed as being planned or in active development.
  • Item-barter NPC[32]
  • New NPC's and NPC-loot containing gear[33]
  • Potential Waypoints/context-pings[34]

References

  1. Feralus, Discord Message: "afaik 7th" in response to question regarding date for next update
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Justin, Discord Announcement: "Squad MMR (...) Creature AI (...) An exploit (...) Balance changes (...) Bugfixes and anti-cheat adjusments" in a Discord Announcement about 3.4.0
  3. 3.0 3.1 Feralus, Discord Message: "I have adjusted day/storm cycle duration for map 3" - "Slags will also drop a bit more frequently" - Recipe changed as well for something "farming for slags was too tedious" in response to question about spilling beans for next update
  4. Yager, thecycle.game website: "We are aware of your feedback that you want to see a default weapon skin setting."
  5. Yager, thecycle.game website: "We are aware of your feedback that you want to see a default weapon skin setting."
  6. Yager, thecycle.game website: "Our Welcome Packs descriptions need to be reworded to reflect the disappearance of mandatory wipes."
  7. Yager, thecycle.game website: "We are investigating changes to the stash & making the process of selling items smoother."
  8. Yager, thecycle.game website: "We hear your feedback about matchmaking and your experience with other players that you're encountering and are investigating all instances surrounding the topic."
  9. Justin, Discord Message: "Weapons we did a balance pass on recently but just yesterday I was discussing stuff about some potential weapons that might need another pass."
  10. Yager, thecycle.game website: "Creature behavior might still have some issues that we are currently investigating."
  11. Yager, thecycle.game website: "Deysnc Issues - we are constantly having an eye on it."
  12. Yager, thecycle.game website: "Getting kicked back to the lobby is currently under investigation."
  13. Yager, thecycle.game website: "We received a bunch of reports that performance has taken a hit in Season 3 and are investigating."
  14. Yager, thecycle.game website: "Your weapon model can become invisible. While invisible guns are cool, this is not on our to-do list."
  15. Feralus, Discord Message: "The bug was fixed internally, could not be reproduced any longer internally and then went live..."
  16. Yager, thecycle.game website: "Streaming tools can lead to crashes for some players."
  17. Yager, thecycle.game website: "CPU usage spikes seem to be back for some players."
  18. Toast, Discord Message: "We are still working with Nvidia on the Geforce now..."
  19. Yager, thecycle.game website: "Some keybinds can be unbindable on AZERTY keyboards"
  20. Feralus, Discord Message: "The mantling? Yeah as Shinasu mentioned."
  21. KevOnTheBus35, Discord Message: "we are working on an account linking feature that would let you transfer any cosmetics/progress from an account on Steam to an Epic account (and vice versa)"
  22. Yager, thecycle.game website: "Map 4"
  23. Yager, thecycle.game website: "Guilds"
  24. Yager, thecycle.game website: "Crafting 2.0"
  25. Yager, thecycle.game website: "Console support"
  26. Justin, Discord Message: "We are still looking at consoles, of course."
  27. Yager, thecycle.game website: "Shooting Range"
  28. Yager, thecycle.game website: "More new enemies"
  29. Feralus, Discord Message: "We are however also looking into improvements when it comes to beeing more clear about the trusted / untrusted meaning and status within the game."
  30. Feralus, Discord Message: "You mean degradation? That's something that we have planned for a long while."
  31. Justin, Discord Message: "Armor we hear you loud and clear but unfortunately don't have a direct communication on the plans yet, this is a topic that we're super aware of but are not finished discussing."
  32. Yager, Youtube QnA: hinted at during Q-star QnA at timestamp 23 seconds
  33. Yager, Youtube QnA: hinted at during Q-star QnA at timestamp 1 minute 25 seconds
  34. Feralus, Discord Response: "That is actually we look into atm"
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