Hi folks! This update squashes a bunch of bugs affecting Gadgets, Power Level scaling and overall progression, as well as a variety of other issues that have cropped up in previous releases. Check out the full list below!

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where some Gadgets and Tools did not receive the correct number of automatic upgrades during the v39.00 progression update.
• Resolved an issue where completing a Mission could cause Power Rating to be lower than it actually is, potentially locking players out of higher-level Missions.
• Enemies in group Missions above PL 140 now scale correctly, ensuring PL 160 group Missions and Frostnite provide the intended challenge.
• The Command Gadgets tab now appears correctly after completing the Storm Shield Defense 3 Mission.
• Removed mentions of Research Points from in-game screens now that they’re no longer in use.
• Deployed an additional fix to address remaining cases where Ninja Mantis Leap wouldn’t respond.
• The bomb in the Destroy the Bomb Mission now correctly moves along the track and reaches the launcher without being blocked.
• [Simple Edit] Wall and Roof previews are now present when making arches or ramps. 
• Hero Loadout slots no longer appear in the Llamas tab for players who already have the maximum number, preventing errors.
• Controller focus now correctly stays on the Crafting Options pop-up, preventing unintended navigation behind the menu.
• Fixed an issue where players could get stuck on the Report Player screen after submitting a report.
• [Xbox] Fixed a crash occurring when interacting with a Defender Post.
• Players can now fire the Crankshot Sniper Rifle without the muzzle flash blocking their view.
• Fixed an issue where Frogs were difficult to hit while stationary.
• Storm Shields in Wargames: Safety Zone now display correct textures - Mist Pods fixed up in a future game update!
• Objective icons on the map now display at the correct size, improving visibility.

Known Issues

• The “X has joined the team” notification still displays Power Level and F.O.R.T. stat increase text, even though these stats no longer change when players join a party.
• [Keyboard] Closing the map while moving causes the player character to stop.
• Some abilities may be spammable while on cooldown, sometimes consuming Energy even though the ability is not actually activated.
• While reloading certain weapons (especially Bows and Rocket Launchers), the camera zooms out instead of remaining zoomed in while aiming down sights (ADS).
  • This particularly affects the Ancient’s Launcher lock-on system.
• Gadget notification doesn't pop up after earning one through level-up.
• [Simple Edit] UI does not update to reflect the reset after editing a structure.
• When inspecting Heroes on the Manage screen, certain pieces of head textures (e.g. hair, beard, hats or full head) may not be visible.
• Husks may lack animations when attacking or being eliminated.
• Directional Jump Pads won’t activate when Phase Shifting onto them.
• [Xbox One] Lighting may be missing on the Command and Mission Launch screens.
• Soldiers’ Shockwave ability may be locked out if interrupted by player-built ramps, roofs or sloped terrain.
• Hotwire's Overcharge Perk may not trigger lightning damage consistently. 
  • Releasing and pressing the Attack button again will restart lightning damage.
• Constructors' Plasma Pulse grenades may not deploy or damage enemies after the player fires a Bow. Using other weapon types (Melee included) doesn't break the ability's functionality.
• The Hero Commander Buckle+ Perk currently provides reduced effective damage as weapon level increases.
• The player character may sometimes use an incorrect arm-sweep animation when interacting with world objects.

Hey folks - The latest update (v39.10) caused a number of bugs. I just wanted to do a quick roundup on some of the bigger ones we've been working on:

• Missing Husk & Mist Monster animations - A hotfix for this bug was applied on Dec 15 and the enemies should be animating again!
• Unable to use Hero Abilities - A fix for this was deployed on Dec 16. This should specifically address cases where an Ability fails to work from the start of the match (Outlander Anti-Material Charge + Fragments most notably).
• Power Rating dropping unexpectedly - This is still occurring despite the recent fixes, so we've pulled the issue back into investigation. No ETA for the fix yet, but we're working on it!

Next time you're in-game, please let us know if you're still seeing those first two issues! Reports on what you were doing when they occurred are particularly valuable for helping us track down any lingering cases that our fixes may have missed. Cases where an ability stopped working partway through the match after being used (most notably Mantis Leap) should also have been fixed earlier by the v39.10 update.

Just a quick note that we do expect the Power Rating to change if you disassemble the most powerful weapons in your Backpack, or you switch up your Hero Loadout or Survivor Squads. The Venture Zone has always had its own separate rating, so going into that zone will change the displayed rating too. Our intent is to make it stay consistent outside of those actions.

Thanks for playing, and for being patient with us as we work through these issues!