Smaller download size, faster startup, improved observer mode, new player customization, and much more!

OBSERVER MODE
We've done a full revamp of the VAIL observer mode (PC only). In addition to bringing back all of the old functionality, we've added some new features to the observer mode to make it easier to use for casting matches or creating content. To launch the observer mode through steam, simply right click on VAIL in your Steam library, select properties, go to the general tab, and add the following launch options: -nohmd -observer

We'll be posting a full tutorial and list of key binds soon, but in the meantime here's some useful options if you're new to the observer mode:
TAB to open the menu
H will toggle UI on or off
O will toggle player outlines that are visible through walls
M will switch between the small and large mini-map for maps that have it
Each number will let you follow the corresponding player
C will switch from first person to third person to free camera mode
B will switch back to free camera mode in any situation
G will make you spectate the player that last shot
And many more cool features which will be outlined on our website soon!

PLAYER CUSTOMIZATION
We've finally removed the last remnants of the old tablet and replaced it with a new customization page for selecting character cosmetics. Along with selecting head, body, and hands for each faction; you can now see what cosmetics you're selecting with individual thumbnails and color-coded tiers for Mythic, Legendary, Rare, Uncommon, and Common skins. You can also see your full outfit on a mannequin on the right.

In the loadouts page, you'll also see cosmetics organized by the same color-coded tiers and the default (common) guns have thumbnails now. Additionally, we finally added Knife cosmetics, which means if you get the new Enigmia Pack you'll now be able to equip the very first knife cosmetic in VAIL.

CHANGES & FIXES

• Reduced game download size by a few GBs
• Reduced shader complexity, improving game startup time
• Improved visuals on all guns and gun cosmetics
• Tac rig adjustments to make it easier to force grab items on the ground with a gun on your chest
• Ivan woke up with a nightmare about crying Canadian children. So he made Hockey a little better...
• Improved the look of the Artifact scanner defuse bar
• GEL count now visible in the tablet
• Experimental marketplace hidden in the armory
• Increased max turn speed from 300 to 360
• Friends list is now sorted between offline and online friends
• Removed preset loadouts after unlocking custom loadouts
• Health is no longer visible when at 100 (full health)
• Steam can use PC keyboard to search for friends
• Shuttle now has unlimited refreshes
• Added Artifact scanner marker
• Added CTO Objective markers (only objectives, no orbs yet)
• Microphone at the bottom of tablet will now show microphone activity
• Fixed hardpoint not delaying at the start of the match
• Fixed player profile stats being named incorrectly and showing in the wrong formats

See you all in-game!
AEXLAB