3.21.8.0 Update Notes

Added:

• Game version check on server lobby screen.

Changed:

• Rewrote network messaging code. See details below.
  
• Moved Washington Arena out of the core install into an optional workshop file.
  
• Updated Alpha Valley and Washington to use road splines.
  
• Client compares workshop file timestamp similarly to server change from the last update.
  
• Blacklisted servers cannot be joined.

Fixed:

• Blending out weather after set to none.
  
• Elver radio backpack light mirroring on left-handed characters.
  
• Helicopters and blimps use configured engine pitch.
  
• Include terrain materials in level hash.
  
• Spending NPC currency while currency condition is active.

Following the network packing rewrite from earlier this month the code responsible for low-level network messages like the queue, authentication, BattlEye, etc has been rewritten. These systems are now more performant, resilient, and sets the foundation for the next step: game netcode improvements.

Important notice for plugin developers: the next set of network changes will remove support for RPC onTriggerSend and onTriggerReceive. If your plugins are using them please discuss here and we will find an alternative: Issue Tracker[github.com]