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Rogue Company: Description of the August 2020 Update. All Buffs and Nerfs
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The August Rogue Company patch added a new map and a host of character updates, and we've got all the info you need to know.
Even though the game is still in progress beta testing , the hype around Hi-Rez Studio's new Rogue Company 4v4 fps is definitely on the rise, with established streamers like Dr Disrespect trying out the game.
The Doctor even came up with his own card design for the game, which the developers seem to really want to implement . With all the attention the game has received over the past few weeks, players are more interested than ever in the developer update notes to find out what changes are coming next.
When will the August update of Rogue Company be released?
Hi-Rez has previously stated that this update will be released on August 11th. But that date came and went without any issues until the developers finally managed to get the update and all the new content dropped on Monday, August 17th.
New map - Vice
Probably the most exciting content being added is the new Vice map, which takes place on a neon-lit boardwalk, watched over by a giant party-goer, Gundam, with his own laser light show.
Vice is an "asymmetric three-lane map" according to the developers that certainly favors long-range rogues like Dallas or Phantom with large view areas.
The Hi-Rez developers have said that they have already tweaked the map since its first iteration to make it more attack-friendly after defense dominated during testing. I hope this doesn't mean that he's heavily favoring the attacking side right now, but we'll have to play and see.
Is Vice the best map for Attackers?! @RogueCompany pic.twitter.com/aDdyJxresR
— Scott Lussier (@ScottGandhi) August 10
Shooting range and penalties for desertion
Another big update will be the addition of a shooting range so we can finally practice with all the rogues we want without having to jump into a one-sided AI game or risk the wrath of teammates in a regular match.
We will also finally have a system that keeps players from leaving or merging into AFK during matches , which may have been one of the biggest issues since the beta release. The system will prevent players who have left matches from queuing again for a set amount of time, starting at 10 minutes for the first offense.
This will increase depending on the number of penalties up to the fourth strike, which will result in a 24-hour blocking of the queue.
What will you be training with when the #RogueCompany practice range goes live? 💥pic.twitter.com/SIKeeE1M7w
— Rogue Company News (@RogueCoUpdates) August 11
Rogue and equipment upgrades
New maps and features aren't the only things coming up; There are also several Rogue updates to Anvil, Gl1tch, Vy and Scorch that have probably seen the biggest nerf of the patch.
The duration of Scorch's Overheat ability has been reduced by a third, from 15 seconds to 10. This may be bad news for the lead players, but welcome for anyone whose squad was scythed just from the impact of one of her flaming clips.
Smoke grenades will also become more effective after the upgrade, covering a larger area and fully deploying faster than before.
Rogue Company August Update Notes
Below are the full release notes for the August Rogue Company update. These are all subject to change by the developer when the actual live release takes place for you, but this should give us a rough idea of what's coming next.
New Map: Vice
- ➤Overview: The streets of Miami are lit up and the electrifying sounds of nightlife ring out at night. Zero Drop Rave is the place to be, but danger looms over EDM music and laser lights. Rogue has been called upon to save the party and the day on this new map called Vice.
- ➤Vice is just the beginning, as we're also introducing our Deserter system to keep you out of matches, our new shooting range, and more. Scroll down for details!
General:
➤Would you like to choose another perk? No problem! Players now have the option to use the Buyback feature in the Item Shop! It will be available until you leave the Chimera.
➤New gyroscope control options are now available
Tire
- ➤Even an elite Rogue needs practice, and what could be better for this than a shooting range? Try different weapons, abilities and rogues to prepare for your next mission.
Out
- Common
Bleeding rate increased from 9 to 12 seconds.
Slightly reduced the spawn range of enemies that affect them.
Slightly increased the radius of the appearance of the influence of allies.
Desertion Penalty System / AFK
- ➤In order to make it more convenient for players to play, update 0.45 will introduce a new system that prevents prematurely leaving matches and switching to AFK mode. Please note that specific penalties may change prior to beta testing based on data and feedback.
- ➤To be eligible for a desertion penalty, a player must fall into one of the following categories:
➤Left the match early - a player who leaves the group (not due to disconnection)
➤AFK - A player who met our inactivity criteria (didn't take a valid action) for approximately 2 minutes.
➤Disabled - a player who disconnected at least 5 minutes before the end of the match.
- ➤If one of these criteria is met, the player will not be able to queue for a match for a certain period of time, depending on the number of violations. Players will see a timer showing how long they can queue up again.
➤1st violation = 10 minutes
➤2st violation = 30 minutes
➤3rd violation = 4 hours
➤4rd violation = 24 hours
Cards
- Vice
- ➤This map contains new visual features and is available in Practical Extraction, Stripping, and Destruction modes.
- Icarus
Spawn locations have been adjusted.
- High Castle
Re-supported the top of the ladder.
Removed the stairs on the wizard's tower and replaced it with a place for a robe. (We need pictures)
- favelas
Removed shelving from the garage.
Rogues
- Anvil
Fixed an issue that caused the Anvil Barricade to recharge in Demolition.
- gl1tch
Now has stealth instead of dodge.
- scorch
Reduced the duration of the ability from 15 to 10 seconds.
- Vy
Leeching Poison max health per tick increased from 1 to 2.
Gadgets
- flashbang
Radius increased from 7m to 8m.
- Smoke grenade
Increased smoke spawn rate. Radius increased from 4m to 4,5m.
- Weapon
LMG Anvil's tier 3 upgrade that narrows your spread now slightly reduces effectiveness.
The Striker 8X10 damage range drop has been slightly increased.
Audio
Dima, Talon and Ronin now have additional voice lines.
Error correction
The C4 that the player tries to detonate mid-air will now detonate upon landing.
Dropped weapons should now display pickup text.
The message "No valid game mode" should no longer be displayed when logging in.
Fixed a rooftop exploit in the Favelas.
Players should no longer receive a party size limit error for game modes.
Player names should no longer be displayed as numbers.
Fixed an issue with the Versus screen that could result in a bad match.
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