Today's patch removes the training wheels, introduces critical defensive mechanics to counter chain ganking, and integrates new Syndicate Token rewards for our Vault+ members.
TARGETING & DEFENSE MECHANICS
VAULT+ REWARDS & VPN ACCESS
UI ENHANCEMENTS (WARFARE & RIGS)
TARGETING & DEFENSE MECHANICS
- Target Pool Overhaul: The 2.00 NVC safety net has been officially removed! The Target List generator no longer excludes players below 2 NVC. The system now dynamically selects targets based on network wealth rankings. No one is safe just because their wallet is running dry.
- NEW MECHANIC - Target Shield (3-Hour Immunity): To combat attack spam and chain ganking, we have implemented an automated Target Shield system. Upon suffering a successful Hack or DDoS attack, your firewall will now automatically lock down your network and grant you a 3-Hour Immunity Shield.
- Shield Stealth: While shielded, you will be completely erased from all other players' Target Lists and cannot be attacked. This forces attackers to constantly find new targets rather than bullying the same victims repeatedly.
VAULT+ REWARDS & VPN ACCESS
- VPN Pass Restriction: Functionality for the "VPN Pass" has been overhauled. Access to the VPN Pass is now completely restricted and exclusively available to members of the Vault+ Limited tier.
- Vault+ Limited Bonus: Purchasing the Vault+ Limited upgrade will now automatically grant an instant bonus of +250 Syndicate Tokens (ST) for your Daily Bonus Stash!
- Vault+ Full Bonus: Purchasing the Vault+ Full upgrade will now automatically grant an instant bonus of +500 Syndicate Tokens (ST) for your Daily Bonus Stash!
UI ENHANCEMENTS (WARFARE & RIGS)
- Warfare Shield Indicator: Added a new real time TARGET SHIELD ACTIVE indicator to the top of your Warfare interface. If you were recently attacked, a blue timer will show you exactly how long you remain invisible to enemy scanners.
- Cooling Supplies Tracker: Added a new Live Countdown Timer next to your active Cooling Supplies (e.g. Thermal Paste, Industrial Fan) on the Rigs page, so you can easily track exactly how much time is left before they expire.
- General Polish: Improved error handling when shuffling targets ("Insufficient Shards" now displays in a clean overlay without reloading the page) and adjusted typography in the leaderboards for better readability.
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