Hi everyone,\n\nAce Squared\'s classic mode is now free to play!\n\nPeople who purchased the game before the switch will receive a special \"Beta II Cape\" when they start the game.\n\nAlso, there are now a couple of North American official servers.\n\nBest regards,\nAce Squared Developers

Changelog Version 0.37.1

Overview

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• Added Beta II Cape\n
• Minor client and server fixes\n

Changelog Version 0.37

Client Changes

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• Small null-reference exception fixes.\n
• Updated classic rifle shoot sound effect.\n
• Official server list is now queried over HTTPS instead of HTTP.\n
• Added options to toggle visibility of the killfeed and score notifications.\n

Server Changes

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• Added RCON support.\n
• Integrated master-server bans and mutes (disabled by default, set use_master_moderation_records to true in server config to use)\n
• Added new commands: loglevel, loginterval, unban, unmute, auth, clients, clientcount.\n
• Tweaked existing commands: uptime, version.\n
• Most moderation commands now work with SteamIDs as well as client IDs; using SteamIDs allows the commands to work even if the user is offline.\n
• Removed chat notifications for client kicks and mutes.\n
• Shutdown reason (if provided) is now displayed in chat when shutdown begins.\n

General Fixes

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• Fixed players not taking damage if the bundled damage-extras script was removed.\n
• Fixed tents floating on top of deployed crates.\n
• Potentially fixed all remaining \"timed out\" issues.\n
• Fixed wrong winner team name in zombie gamemode when zombies had more rounds won but survivors won the last round.\n

Changelog - Version v0.36.1

Changes

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• Votekick system updates:\n [list]\n
• No votekicks allowed against server moderators.\n
• Votekick is now more strict requires a minimum of 10 players to start and **66% YES** to pass.\n
• New server cvar: sv.votekick.enabled to toggle votekick functionality.\n

Server Changes

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• Server logging improvements.\n
• Removed server commands: clientid, lsclients.\n
• Added server commands: version and uptime.\n

Fixes

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• Fixed a small memory leak that occurred on round restart.\n
• Fixed inability to place black colored blueprints.\n
• Fixed tombstone explosion VFX not playing.\n

Changelog - Version v0.36

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Changes

• Votekick system - Added votekick for cheating/griefing (usable via chat command or scoreboard).

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• Chat now persists across map changes (chat is no longer reset on map change).

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• Added color picker for block placement.

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• Reworked shoot SFX for classic SMG, classic shotgun, and classic mortar.

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• Updated Unity editor to address CVE-2025-59489.

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Server Changes

• Added voteType parameter to the callback OnVoteOutcomeDetermined.

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• Added automatic mutes for spammers.

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• Replaced the --debug flag with log_statistics_interval in the server config.

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• Added handling of command line arguments for overriding server config values.

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• Removed MoonSharp support.

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• Removed use_xlua option and removed the old maps option.

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• Added new map option.

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• Added is_dlc_server option.

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Fixes

• Fixed UI button click sound not playing.

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• Fixed melee/build labels ordering for the Deuce class.\n\n

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Important - Server Admin Notes

These are required config changes if you host a server (otherwise the server may not start or behave unexpectedly):

• Remove the use_xlua config item from your server config.

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• Remove the old maps config item (replaced with map).

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• Add a map config item to your server config (example: map = \"Observatory\").

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• Add is_dlc_server=true to your server config (used to configure F2P vs P2P behavior).

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If you encounter problems, contact us on the project Discord server.

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Hello everyone, \n\nWe are excited to share that our game will move to a partially free-to-play model on December 1, 2025.

• The Deuce class will be free to play.

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• The Miner, Sniper, Commando and Engineer classes will be included in a paid DLC.

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• Players who purchased the game before the switch will automatically receive the DLC at no additional cost.\n

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Servers

• Free-to-play servers will be open to all players.

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• DLC servers will require the DLC. Free-to-play players can only join free-to-play servers.\n

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About the DLC

• It is a content unlock for the listed classes and their items and weapons.

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• It grants access to servers that run this content.

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• It adds additional DLC game modes: Zombie, Team Deathmatch, and Capture the Flag.

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\nBest regards,\nAce Squared Developers

Changelog - Version v0.35

Changes

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• Removed \"Smooth Mouse\" option from settings (no longer needed).\n
• Improved blueprint placement.\n
• Weapon spread now resets when respawned.\n
• Reduced weapon switch delay.\n
• Fire and aim now takes priority over running, if you sprint and start firing or aiming, sprint will be canceled.\n
• Melee weapons are always visible while running.\n

Fixes

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• Fixed jittery movement when moving sideways.\n
• Fixed green team tent missing its special effect.\n
• Potential fix for Zombie gamemode ending suddenly.\n

Changelog - Version v0.34.1

Fixes

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• Fixed players being unable to pick up the CTF flag.\n
• Fixed everyone hearing a flag pickup even if it happened on the other side of the map.\n
• Fixed `GetGamemode()` throwing an error when a round was not active (modders).\n
• Fixed minimap crate icons not rendering correctly.\n

Changelog - Version v0.34

Changes

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• Disconnect reason text tweaks: font changed to a more readable one; now contains a disconnect code in addition to human-readable text.\n
• If a server has been waiting too long in zombie gamemode for players, it will now end the round and start a map vote excluding zombie gamemode. This fixes issues where servers get stuck in zombie gamemode with low player counts.\n
• Improved F1 console suggestions: now shows 10 results instead of 5; much improved suggestion search based on user input.\n
• Server list UI now shows the number of players online in addition to server count.\n
• Tents now fall if not supported by enough voxels below them.\n
• Added weapon pierce mechanic: a single shot may now hit multiple enemies lined up behind each other.\n
• Water now has a new shader.\n
• Added new official map: DragonValley.\n

Server Changes

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• Added log_level option to filter out unnecessary logs.\n
• Various logging improvements.\n

Fixes

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• Fixed server from effectively crashing due to abusive cvar changes.\n
• Fixed issue where shooting at the world near a grenade on the ground would play incorrect grenade-world collision sounds.\n
• Potentially fixed bug where two players could pick up a single CTF flag simultaneously.\n
• Fixed issue where high-velocity players jumping or falling could tunnel through solid voxels. This likely fixes random falls into the ground resulting in death.\n
• Fixed blood color not being red.\n
• Fixed small memory leak on the client.\n

Changelog - Version 0.33.1

Changes

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• Autoclimb behavior adjusted: autoclimb is now disabled only when **both** facing downwards **and** crouching.\n

Fixes

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• Fixed sniper laser colors being purple instead of team color.\n
• Fixed blueprint placement SFX not playing.\n

Changelog - Version v0.33

Changes

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• If you start throwing a grenade and die mid-throw, the grenade will still be thrown.\n
• Crate spawn points now target player clusters instead of individual players, making spawns fairer for everyone.\n
• Default max crates increased to 20 (was 10). Controlled by cvar: sv.maxcrates.\n
• Added HP regeneration for players (zombies excluded).\n
• Block placement sounds now play locally when the block is actually placed (no longer purely predicted).\n
• Improved skybox fog for better atmosphere.\n
• Tweaked projectile trail visuals.\n
• Disabled autoclimb when facing downwards makes it easier to go down small tunnels or holes.\n
• Jetpack now regenerates fuel while jumping.\n
• Reduced sniper zoom.\n
• Increased resolution of block particles when you are close to them for better detail.\n
• Reduced round change time for faster transitions between rounds.\n
• Miner received headshot damage reduced.\n

Server Changes

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• Better logging on servers for improved diagnostics.\n
• Huge RAM usage reduction and fixed server crashes that occurred with many players connected.\n
• Other miscellaneous server-side improvements.\n
• Client-connected chat message is now only sent at the appropriate connection stage (prevents premature messages).\n
• Renamed and repurposed hook: OnShotgunPelletDamageToPlayerCalculated OnDamageToPlayerCalculated.\n

Fixes

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• Fixed a bug where players could glitch in mid-air after joining a different server.\n
• Fixed camera clipping inside the world in certain situations (especially when digging straight tunnels).\n

Changelog - Version v0.32.1

Changes

• Added `ServerProxy:SendServerMessage()` method.
• Discord integration:
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• Added `/discord` command (opens the projects Discord server).
• Added Discord button to the main menu (opens the projects Discord server).
  

Fixes

• Fixed no team points being granted in the Team Deathmatch gamemode.
• Fixed a bug where players could briefly appear in the wrong position after respawning.
  

New shotgun
New lighting

Changelog - Version 0.32

Performance & Networking

• Hugely reduced input lag for actions like placing voxels or shooting RPGs.
• Removed automatic ping kick. Lag compensation is now limited based on the `sv.pingthreshold` cvar (recommended max: 225ms). Players exceeding this threshold will need to lead their shots more significantly.
• Voxels now regenerate health gradually over time (`sv.voxelhealth.heal.voxels.count`) after a configurable delay (`sv.voxelhealth.wait.time`) to prevent server lag spikes during regeneration.
• Clamped client simulation rate (`sv.player.max.simulation.rate`) to reduce server CPU load caused by high-performance clients.
• Fixed block destruction particles causing major performance freezes (Optimization).
  

Gameplay & Features

• Added the new Thunderstrike Shotgun for the Miner class.
• Added 'Smooth Mouse' option to the settings menu.
• Melee attacks (e.g., Zombie arms, Spades) now use a sphere cast instead of a raycast, making hits easier to land.
• Added per-map ambient sound system.
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• Added ambient sound to the official Observatory map.
  

Visual & UI

• Improved bullet visual effects:
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• Increased visual velocity.
• Now uses a box instead of a line renderer for better visuals.
• Added a slight random offset to the visual starting position.
  

Fixes

• Fixed grenade particle trails sometimes rendering in the wrong position when initially spawned.
• Various server security fixes.
  

Server & Modding

• Significant backend reworks to better support modding.
• Added server API for the ambient sound system, allowing modders to add custom ambient sounds per map.
• Added server API (`WorldProxy:Save`) corresponding to the 'savemap' command.
• Added server API (`ClientProxy:GetDisplayUsername`, `DisplayUsername:SetDirty`) for modifying player display names, including colored prefixes/suffixes (related to scoreboard rework).
• Added new server hooks: `OnPlayerDied`, `OnWorldLoaded`, `OnDamaged`, `OnKilled`, `OnExplosion`, `OnExploded`.
• Added `EntityProxy` API.
• Added `PlayerProxy` methods: `GetHeadPosition`, `TryGetViewVoxels`.
• Added `GrenadeProjectileSpawner` object API.
  

Changelog - Version 0.31

Changes

• Added new assault rifle weapon.
• Turrets:
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• Now affected by the friendly fire flag.
• Hitscan turret fires continuously instead of in bursts.
  

Server Changes

• Added API for vote manager votes.
• Added API for creating explosions.
• Added customizable blueprints & icons.
• Modders can now choose class blueprints.
  

Fixes

• Fixed hitscan turret shooting through walls.
• Fixed hitscan turret targeting tombstones.
• Fixed a couple of client/server bugs that were flooding the console.
  

Changelog - Version v0.30.1

Changes

• Added functionality to rotate blueprint structures.
• Tweaked player weapon volume falloffshots can now be heard from further away for an improved audio experience.
• Implemented balance changes for classic mode.
  

Fixes

• Fixed non-local player jump sound playing repeatedly in enclosed spaces even when no jump occurred.
• Resolved player clipping through the world when jumping in confined areas.
• Fixed CTF flag appearing in gamemodes other than CTF.
• Potentially fixed an issue with cvars not unloading on crash/quit/round end, which previously caused problems like crates not spawning where they should.
  

Changelog - Version 0.30

Changes

• New gamemode: babel.
• Reworked HUD:
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• Now displays your points, time, and team scores.
• Much prettier design.
  

Server Changes

• Added really fast scripting implementation:
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• Performance now comparable to C#.
• ~150x script speedup based on benchmarks.
  

Fixes

• Fixed shotgun damage falloff formula not being applied.
• Fixed local player viewmodel twitching occasionally when AFK.
• Fixed player clipping inside the world when running down stairs (now collides properly).
• Fixed voxel linker issues where multiple diagonally connected voxels sometimes failed to link (e.g. sometimes block gun blocks would disappear when they should collide and attach to the ground).
  

Changelog - Version v0.29

Major UI Rework

• Completely reworked the UI for a cleaner and more intuitive experience.
• You can now change your cape while connected to a serverno need to reconnect.
• Removed the team join menu; changing teams is now done via the scoreboard.
• Added a "Reset to Defaults" button in the settings menu.
  

Gameplay & Mechanics

• Various balance changes.
• Implemented 3D spawn points for tents and CTF flags.
• Changed Engineer's jetpack model to a higher-quality version.
• Tweaked default auto-climb parameters:
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• Faster camera interpolation time (250ms 125ms)now adjustable with cvar: sv.player.cc.cam.climb.duration.
• Reduced velocity loss when climbing, making movement smoother.
  

Server & Debugging

• Added a --debug flag for servers, enabling more detailed logging.
• Various small server-side fixes for improved stability.
  

Fixes

• Fixed a world state synchronization issue where structures could appear on the client but not on the server.
• Fixed items (e.g., drill gun) not moving down correctly when reloading.
• Fixed the `OnPlayerRespawnTimerStart` callback not working.
• Fixed an issue where other players' arms would sometimes appear bugged.
  

Changes

• Significant Netcode Rework:
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• Voxel updates are now far more bandwidth-efficient, significantly reducing data usage.
• Server-to-client updates are faster, resulting in smoother and more responsive gameplay.
  

Fixes

• Fixed a bug where players could become invincible in certain scenarios.
• Resolved an audio misconfiguration that allowed players to hear others walking, digging, jumping, etc., from across the map.
• Fixed item overrides not working for zombies via the scripting API.
  

Changelog - Version v0.27.1

Changes

• Class selection kick time increased to 60 seconds (previously 30 seconds).
• Removed auto-spawning crates from the classic CTF gamemode.
• Implemented various balance changes.
  

Fixes

• Fixed the "multiple clients" bug that occasionally prevented players from connecting.
• Fixed the minigun loop sound effect not playing.
• Fixed an issue where players were bugged as the Deuce class after spawning from spectator mode following a gamemode change.
  

Changelog - Version 0.27

Changes

Gameplay

• Added a cvar for player air resistance.
• Reduced default movement cvars.
• Added cvars for:
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• Head, torso, legs, and arms weapon damage overrides.
• Tent restock cooldown.
• Block regeneration time and amount.
  

Modding API

• Added support for temporary bans and mutes with durations (automatic unban/unmute after the time expires).
• Introduced BanManagerProxy and MuteManagerProxy to the modding API.
• Added modding API functions:
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• IsCvar, SetCvar, GetCvar.
• GetGamemode, GetMapName.
  

Graphics and Sound

• Graphics tweaks.
• Fog adjustments.
• Reworked muzzle flash effects.
• Sound tweaks.
  

Fixes

• Fixed scoreboard item overflow.
• Fixed blueprint cue not appearing red when there were insufficient uses left.
• Fixed janky autoclimb near the world max height.
• Fixed headshot and hitmark sounds playing multiple times with the shotgun.
  

Changelog - Version v0.26

Changes

• Added Oceanian official server.
• Ping restrictions: Too high ping is now only applied to normal (non-authenticated) players.
• Chat messages:
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• Sanitized from HTML tags.
• Reduced bandwidth usage for colored chat messages.
  

Fixes

• Fixed bug preventing players from joining the zombie team during active zombie rounds due to "too many players."
• Fixed zombie LMB digging only granting 1 voxel instead of the correct number of broken blocks.
• Fixed incorrect local client-side projectiles when firing shotguns.
• Fixed deploy cue not being destroyed when spectating.
• Fixed inability to deploy directly below crates.
• Fixed issues where structure placement was blocked unnecessarily.
  

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- implemented no-deploy zone near dropped ctf flags
- added cinematic camera mode for spectator. access via spectate.freeflight.camera.cinematic prefix in the console.
- added client console commands savecfg and resetcfg (operates on client cvars)
- added option to mute chat in settings
- added option to toggle chat in the settings
- fallen y-distance (used in dmg calc) is now reset upon impulse event. this basically results in better fall damage calculation when using red rocket launcher
- block uses are now shown in the UI when melee item is equipped
- added invert mouse option to settings
- miner's spade now always digs 3x3x3 area
- new items
- added knife for sniper
- added commando for engineer
- added new grenade for commando
- numerous balance changes
- viewmodel tweaks
- graphics tweaks
- sfx tweaks

### fixes ###
- fixed sometimes not being able to build blueprints when looking downwards near water
- likely fixed bug where sometimes you were assigned random username
- fixed screenshot mode not disabling certain ui elements
- fixed PlaceVoxels api not replacing voxels