Close Beta 5 is Live: Smoother, Sharper, and More Intense!
MetaDOS Close Beta 5 is here with major upgrades! Smoother gameplay, enhanced visuals, and new map locations—get ready for an elevated battle experience! 🚀🔥
🚀 Close Beta 5 is officially live, bringing a series of significant improvements and upgrades to elevate the experience of all Hunters! Everything has been fine-tuned to deliver smoother and more immersive combat, from performance optimizations, enhanced VFX, and weapon system improvements to major map and UI/UX changes. Let’s dive into the details of this exciting update! 🔥
🛠 GENERAL CHANGES
Optimized game performance: Improved FPS, reduced GPU and RAM usage, ensuring stable and smooth gameplay even on mid-range setups.
Upgraded Skydive Trail effects for DOS Hunter ✨: New dynamic free-fall effects with stunning lighting colors to help you identify teammates and enemies more easily.
Enhanced VFX for throwable items: Increased duration of smoke and incendiary grenades, adding more realism and tactical depth to engagements.
Reworked Bullet Trails - A new definition of bullet impact 🔥:
Improved Impact FX & Bullet Hole effects on various surfaces:
Dirt, Grass, Concrete, Metal, Glass, Sand, Wood, Water.
Bullet trails categorized by weapon type:
Soft: Thin trails for Pistols.
Light: Applied to SMG/AR.
Medium: Designed for LMG/AR/Shotgun.
Strong: Large and intense trails for Snipers.
Upgraded impact effects on metal, water, and grenades interacting with water for a more realistic battle feel.
Unlock Hunters using Meta Coin and Hunter Token 🏆:
Meta Coin can be purchased via Steam, making it easier to unlock your favorite Hunters.
Redesigned default Jetpack: Improved visuals and smoother control for a more agile flying experience.
Location names are displayed, while Skydive helps players navigate better when dropping into the battlefield.
Added Show Off Squad feature 🎭:
After selecting a Hunter, players can witness an impressive squad showcase before the match.
Customize banners, backgrounds, and VFX/SFX effects to match your style.
Accurately displays squad information before entering the battle.
Improved Shader & Item Display Logic:
Important items now feature long-range visibility effects for easier identification.
Auto-loot popup appears when items are within close range.
Enhanced climbing mechanics & loot interactions, making in-game actions smoother and more precise.
🔫 HUNTER CHANGES
Added new animations for Crouch, Jump, Run, and Sprint, increasing movement fluidity and realism.
Completed the concept of all remade Hunters 🎨:
Our artists have finalized the concepts for 10 Hunters with stunning changes in outfits and appearance, giving each character a unique identity.
Check out the first images of these Hunters and stay tuned for the full transformation of all 10 Hunters soon. Which one will be your favorite?
🔫 WEAPON CHANGES
Enhanced ADS Shooting - Recoil & Camera Physics, improving shooting accuracy and overall feel.
Retained ADS Camera when firing Sniper, Crossbow, and Shotgun 📌:
The camera no longer resets between shots, allowing for a stable aim until the magazine is empty or reloading.
Added DOF Effect when ADS, creating depth in visuals while aiming.
Upgraded Muzzle Flash effects & muzzle wind dynamics for a stronger shooting sensation.
Optimized Shooting SFX & Out-of-Ammo effects 🎶:
Clearer sound distinction between burst/single shots.
Last Bullet & No Bullet sound effects provide better awareness of weapon status.
Bullet shell casings drop based on ammo type, increasing realism.
🌍 MAP CHANGES
Added two new Locations: Atlantis & Antenna 🏙️:
Both areas are completely redesigned with unique structures and diverse combat terrain, promising intense battles.
Tour and explore these new locations – is this your next favorite battlefield?
Introduced additional structures and architectural elements in the Dayton map, enriching exploration experiences.
Improved lighting and vegetation density, enhancing visual aesthetics and environmental realism.
🎨 UI/UX CHANGES
Redesigned Champion Scene 🏆, making victory celebrations more spectacular.
Enhanced full-screen damage effects for more responsive feedback when attacked.
Optimized Weapon Scene interface.
Added multilingual font support 🌍, ensuring accessibility for players worldwide.
Slow Motion effects on victory moments, emphasizing the glory of the winners.
Improved Crosshair effects while moving & hip-firing, enhancing shooting precision.
Enemy Damage display now includes Armor & Health drop effects, making it easier to gauge inflicted damage.
Revamped Hunter Selection UI - Lock Time & Interaction UI, making the interface more user-friendly.
Added new shortcuts and keymap controls, increasing customization options.
New display mode settings were added to the UI.
AOE visualization now adapts to objects when using throwables, improving aiming precision.
🎵 SFX & MUSIC
Added SFX and Voicelines for Revive & being Revived, making in-game communication more immersive.
Improved Shooting SFX & Out-of-Ammo sound effects 🔊.
Upgraded background music for Skydive & Ammo pickup.
Reworked weapon pickup & reload sound effects.
Enhanced button interaction sound effects.
Added new landing & item usage sound effects across multiple terrains.
Improved Ultimate SFX & Voicelines, making ultimate abilities feel more impactful.
Added sound effects for the Wheel Menu.
🎯 Close Beta 5 is a comprehensive update that marks a significant leap in combat experience within MetaDOS. Enjoy the latest update and stay tuned for the upcoming Mini Tournament! Don’t wait any longer—jump in now to experience these changes, and don’t forget to send us your feedback so we can continue improving the game!🔥
Wendy - Marketing Manager