> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://fundimension.gitbook.io/blast-royale/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://fundimension.gitbook.io/blast-royale/release-notes/0.18.0.md). # 0.18.0 ## You can check our big post about this release where you can find more information and cool pictures: ## New Additions: * **New & Restyled Characters** * **Golden Guns** * **New Weapon:** Assault Rifle * **News Section** * **2 x Mini Maps** * **Brand New Animations** * **Landmine Special** * **New Cosmetics & Currency Options** * **Blast Pass Revamp** ## Improvements: **Equipment Removal** * Following feedback from players, equipment has been removed from the game. Existing equipment will be automatically converted into Blast Bucks. The higher the Rarity and Level of equipment — the more Blast Bucks you receive. **Blast Pass Points** * Enhanced earning potential up to 3000 Blast Points per day, with flexibility in how fast you earn them. **Increased Rewards** * 20% increase in Blast Pass points per match, enabling faster progression. **UX Enhancements** * Including default announcer settings, improved user ID display, and streamlined equipment information for clarity. **Gameplay Updates** * Adjustments to weapon information, equipment rarity upgrades, and more intuitive in-game interactions. ## **More game improvements:** * The announcer is now turned off by default. You can always turn it back on in settings. * User ID is displayed in settings for guest accounts too * When you pick up a new gun your existing gun disappears, but the new gun comes with a bunch of ammo. Choose whether you want to keep your gun and look for ammo, or switch to a new one * When you select where you land you will see the name of the landing area. You also can drag the drop pin now! * Improved networking to reduce the occurrence of players “teleporting” * The aiming line is rendered on top of bushes to support strategic gameplay of scanning for enemies. * Models of some weapons, when they are on the ground, got bigger for better readability * The following guns changed their models to make them more interesting and representative of the gameplay: Minigun, Rocket Launcher, and Shotgun ## Balancing Changes: * **Player Health and Shields**: Standardised to 100 each to foster fair competition. * **Equipment Removal**: A highly requested change from our player base in as a commitment to a free-to-play gaming experience. **Ammo Adjustments** have been modified for better game balance. * Initial ammo in weapons 20% -> 15% of max ammo * Ammo pickup volume 8% -> 5.625% of max ammo **Gameplay balancing on all maps:** * No blue crates and fewer crates in general * Not all crates are being spawned every single match * Updated NavMesh to improve bots movement * Updated consumable placements * Added pickups with specials * Pistol, SMG and Heavy MG have higher chances to be spawned individually on a map compared to Sniper, Shotgun and Rocket Launcher **Specials balancing:** * Green crates are more likely to drop Radar, Stun grenades, Invincibility and Landmine * Airdrops have higher chances of Grenades, Dashes and Laser beams ## Maps & Gameplay Updates: * **Specials and Weapons**: Adjustments to drop probabilities, ensuring a more varied and strategic gameplay experience. * General improvements across all maps, including adjustments to crate availability and bot movement enhancements. ## Fixes and Adjustments: * We are hopeful that crashes on Android devices with certain chipsets (like Mali) have been fixed * Various navigation issues for bots * Fixed an issue that allowed players to shoot through walls * Rockets not flying over water * Fame level-up rewards screen appearing in a match * Addressed some causes of crashes at the end of the match * Fixed an issue when players didn’t see themselves in leaderboards * The killstreak announcer is played in the correct channel now * Fixed an error that happened if the match ran till the very last storm zone