For starters, instead of one event map there was instead 3. The Xolbor Invasion map made its return this year. along with some general improvements like adding more structures to the empty areas. The Halloween map from last year also returned with a few additions that were from the updated Autumn Wind map, and finally the Halloween Realm map; this one was a revamped version of the very first event map.
This time the dead space was removed by adding a large structure to the centre of the map, this new building had multiple entrances along with good defendable locations. The Harvest Building was updated to include a few new details that make it resemble the real thing more closely. A new mechanic was added to the map as well. At stage 4 lightning will strike the battlefield greatly changing the flow of the map. For example the Harvest Building will be destroyed and open up new pathways to attack survivors or escape. The map was also smaller by closing the gap between structures and also placing small cottages around where empty space resided.
The image was once again created by VertexArray.
Pumpkins spawned on all 3 maps, collecting these allowed players to buy event items from the lobby.
The lobby was replaced with the new Survivor Station lobby.
Scrapped updates included having the Xolbor NPC's return. Originally these were planned to be added to the game on the Xolbor Invasion map, they would spawn at random intervals and when killed drop Pumpkins. The Xolbor AI code was created by AvidMalignus, but due to having a few bugs and not having enough time to implement them correctly they weren't added.
More Zombie classes joined us in this update. Two Zombies that were added early prior to the Halloween event, but were made for the Halloween event were: Armoured Zombie, and the Mega Bomber.
Here are the launch day patch notes:
17/10/2015
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Patch 2.4.000: The Halloween event is here! Adding two new Zombie classes, improved performance, balance changes, 3 new event maps, 8 new event items, 5 old event items, a new weapon set, numerous bug fixes, more pets, Pumpkins, and much more!
You will now automatically get a Pistol if you deploy with nothing equipped. Fixed being able to equip any Armour without owning it. You will be unable to collect event items with the SpeedODucky or Candy Rush armour items equipped. The Unloader Shotgun now has a 3 second reload speed while under 40% hp.
Tagger changes: Tags now last 3 minutes (down from 4), however if another tag hits the target the tag is re-applied. Tag is made invisible to the person who has it on, so it won't block the screen in 3rd person. Killing the tagger that tagged you will now remove the tag.
Mega Bomber changes: On hit, it will be frozen in place and beep 3 times (1 per second), after that's done it will explode. This gives you time to possibly escape. All 5 explosive classes now play an explosion sound on death. Fixed Sludge Puddle not having an active CD bar. Made it so that more than 50% of the max amount of pumpkins will spawn per spawn.
Fixed Inventory not allowing you to buy some of the Merchant items. Reduced the max ammo count for some of the Rocket Launchers. Increased the Kaboom 1000's damage to match the Basic Launcher. Changing your graphics level in-game will now automatically change the quality of the lobby.
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