Update 5.1.0 Patch Notes: Snowball Blitz, Bug Fixes, and Balances!

Gamers, it’s time to grab your mittens and dive into Update 5.1.0, bringing you the frosty fun of the new Snowball Blitz event, alongside gameplay balances, bug fixes, and festive cheer. Here’s what’s new:

🎄 'Tis the Season: Snowball Blitz 🎄

The holidays are here, and with them comes a brand-new 5v5 Team Deathmatch (TDM)-style mode: Snowball Blitz! Set in Snowy Monaco, this event pits contestants in a snowball fight where only eliminations count toward victory.

• Victory Condition: First team to reach 30K cash wins.
• Loadouts: Fixed loadouts featuring only snowballs as the weapon of choice.
• Duration: Available for two weeks only—don’t miss out!
• Rewards: Complete contracts during the event to earn seasonal rewards.

💡 Pro Tip: Aim for the torso, avoid the eyes, and don’t tell mom. Let’s keep it fun and frosty!

🔧 Balance Changes

Gadgets

• Lockbolt:Change: Disabled attachment to objectives (e.g., Cashboxes, Cashout Stations).Dev Note: Creative uses of the Lockbolt have been fun, but the impact on gameplay balance (like launching the Cashbox into orbit!) requires a temporary adjustment. We plan to restore this functionality later in the season.
• Change: Disabled attachment to objectives (e.g., Cashboxes, Cashout Stations).
• Dev Note: Creative uses of the Lockbolt have been fun, but the impact on gameplay balance (like launching the Cashbox into orbit!) requires a temporary adjustment. We plan to restore this functionality later in the season.

Specializations

• Cloaking Device:Change: Decreased max invisibility duration while stationary from 133 seconds to 27 seconds.
• Change: Decreased max invisibility duration while stationary from 133 seconds to 27 seconds.

🐞 Bug Fixes & Improvements

Audio

• Fixed Dede's voice line selections and restored missing matchmaking "click" sound.
• Resolved jukebox track transitions during map loads.

Characters

• Corrected occasional invisibility of contestants’ heads.

Clubs

• Sorted member lists upon entering the Club screen.
• Made Club requests/invites list scrollable.
• Added Club tags in leaderboards.

Contracts

• Fixed progression issues with the "Play 2 Rounds of Quick Cash" contract.

Gifting

• Enabled gifting for bundles and items inside bundles.Note: Some bundles may still appear non-giftable; this is under investigation.
• Note: Some bundles may still appear non-giftable; this is under investigation.

Maps

• Various fixes for visual glitches, level-of-detail issues, and traversal improvements, particularly in Bernal.
• Fixed tree and prop destruction effects across multiple maps.

Game Modes

• Resolved issues with Cashout Stations failing to accept Cashboxes or spawn second Vaults.

UI

• Added better chat visibility in the main menu with a backplate.

VFX

• Enhanced visual effects for prop destruction and tree animations.

Stability & Performance

• Fixed crashes on PlayStation 5 and HUD disappearance after reconnections.

🎁 Holiday Store Update

Deck out your character with festive gear! Head to the store for limited-time holiday-themed items.

Jump into the Snowball Blitz event, test out the rebalanced Cloaking Device, and enjoy smoother gameplay with these quality-of-life fixes. Stay frosty, and may your snowballs fly true! ❄️

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