Upcoming Pre-wipe + Next Wipe Contents Recapped from WIPs

Summary

In this video, the discussion revolves around updates and events in the game, particularly focusing on pre-wipe and next wipe mechanics. Highlights include a reworked Factory location, a new location-to-location travel event, the introduction of trip wires, landmines, and a new boss called Partisan. Additional updates include the addition of new guns like the M60 and Desert Eagle, improved game mechanics, and audio enhancements. The video also mentions upcoming pre-wipe events and encourages viewers to share their ideas on Reddit for potential implementation in the game.

Takeaways

• 🗺️ The Factory location in the game will be totally reworked with new graphics and layout.
• 🎯 A new event called 'Location to Location Traveling' will be introduced, involving quests that require traveling between locations.
• 💣 Mortar strikes and landmines will be added as new game mechanics, with landmines being deployable by both players and AI.
• 👾 A new boss, Partisan, will be introduced, who will booby trap everything and hunt down bad players.
• 🛠️ The progression rate in PvE will be lowered to prolong the PvE experience.
• 🏠 A Hideout zone for equipment kits and mannequins will be added, allowing for easy and fast loadouts.
• 🔫 Five new guns, including the M60 and Desert Eagle, will be added to the game.
• 💡 Quality of life improvements will include manual input of values in settings, grenade selection by pressing G, and activation of flashlight and tactical modules by holding a button.
• 🔊 Significant audio changes will be implemented, including detailed work on environmental sounds and optimization of the sound system.
• 📅 The next wipe is expected in August, likely during the second week, as the current pre-wipe events are concluding.

Q & A

What is typically tested during a pre-wipe event in the game?

During a pre-wipe event, new mechanics or features are tested. An example is the under-barrel grenade launcher, which was added after testing in a pre-wipe event with explosive grenade rounds.

What major change is planned for the Factory location?

The Factory location will be totally reworked with new graphics and a new layout, although it will still be based on the original Factory.

What is the new event called 'location to location traveling or Marathon'?

This event involves starting a quest to travel to a list of locations in a certain pattern. Once the event is finished, the mechanic will remain in the game, allowing players to travel from map to map.

What new extraction feature is mentioned in the script?

There is a feature that allows players to transfer items to their stash and move to other locations. This might include special extraction points, where players can extract or move to another place, potentially completing multiple tasks at once.

What is the purpose of the new boss called Partisan?

The Partisan boss will booby trap everything and hunt down bad players. He will be part of the PMC Karma implementation and will have features like setting trip wires and landmines.

What changes are planned for the PVE progression rate?

The progression rate in PVE will be lowered to prolong the PVE experience.

What new feature related to equipment kits is mentioned?

A new Hideout zone will be added for equipment kits and mannequins, allowing for easy and fast pre-loadouts.

What new guns are being added to the game?

New guns being added include the M60 (7.62 belt-fed gun), Desert Eagle, and SR-3M.

What quality of life improvements are planned for the game?

Improvements include fixing the clipping of gear on characters, adding manual input of values in game settings, grenade selection by pressing G, and activation of flashlight and tactical modules upon holding a button.

What changes are planned for the audio system in the game?

There will be detailed work on environmental sounds, optimization of the sound system for performance, refinement of the occlusion calculation algorithm, and adjustments of balance for active headsets.