[b]\[Anti-Cheat & Anti-Fraud System Enhancements][/b]
[p align="start"] [/p][p align="start"]Our development team's top priority is to create a clean and fair gaming environment for all Stalkers. In this update, we have added and improved our anti-fraud systems as follows.[/p][b]Added defense against item looting cheats[/b]
[list]A new defense code has been implemented to prevent fraudulent activities related to item looting.
[b]Refined cheat detection system[/b]
We have improved the existing defense codes and added/enhanced the system to respond to new unauthorized programs and fraudulent activities.
[b]\[Key Bug Fixes][/b]
[p align="start"] [/p][b]Crafting[/b]
[list]Fixed an issue where some items could not be crafted from the 'Witch's Cult Apostle' merchant.
Fixed a bug where, in certain situations, attempting to craft would occasionally result in a different item being created than intended.
Fixed an issue where some items were missing from the crafting list in the Workshop.
[b]Party[/b]
Fixed an issue where, after a party play session, one party member would occasionally be displayed as 'In Dungeon' upon returning to the lobby and could not rejoin the party.
[b]System[/b]
Fixed an issue where the item list in the Marketplace was not updating correctly.
Fixed an issue where some 'Witch's Curse' effects were not being applied to characters.
Fixed a bug where a Stalker not in the same party could execute a downed ally in Co-op PVE Mode.
[b]\[New Features & Improvements][/b]
[p align="start"] [/p][b]Matchmaking for Beginners[/b]
[list]A safeguard has been added to match beginners with each other in Adventure Mode (PVE).
The weighting applied to equipment scores in matchmaking across all game modes has been adjusted.
[b]Improved Item Discard UI[/b]
To clearly distinguish between the 'Split' and 'Discard' pop-up windows, a separate notification text will now be displayed in the 'Discard' window.
[b]Changes to Ranked Match Entry Conditions[/b]
Stalkers with a Prime Account can now enter Ranked Matches without any time restrictions.
[b]\[Combat Improvements][/b]
[p align="start"] [/p][b]Shinobi[/b]
[list]Adjusted the hitboxes for Hiraikaku and Kibakufuda to fix an error where their hits were being nullified by the floor or walls.
