Patch 3822

Improve Othuum's ranged capabilities and pathfinding so that it can better compete with higher range units, particularly Harbingers. Some DPS is shifted from the short ranged weapons to the long range weapon. The muzzle velocity is slightly reduced to encourage occasional dodging. To improve pathfinding the Othuums hitbox is made shorter, this reduces how often Othuums in larger formations bump into the rear of the Othuum in front of them.

Fix the Aeon sniper missing when walking towards/away from the target due to insufficient turret pitch speed to compensate the walk animation.

In the last patch the Solace was changed - the number of child projectiles for the Solace was accidentally increased from 2 to 3 resulting in massively increased total damage. This change is reversed only partially as the Solace was underused with the lower damage. In addition, the damage is now properly split from the main projectile to the child projectile, which comes into play when the main projectile falls on top of an enemy.

Adjust the Cooper’s stats to compensate for previous changes to its hitbox, which allowed torpedoes to hit it more reliably. This also serves as an additional buff to the Cooper, as it was one of the primary reasons UEF navy underperformed. UEF naval gameplay now relies less on building as few Coopers as you can get away with, and overbuilding them is less punishing. The Cooper is made slightly larger to prevent it from becoming too effective against Exodus in the early Tech 2 naval stage. Its SonarRadius was smaller than its WaterVisionRadius, rendering this stat pointless, the sonar radius is increased so the Cooper can now spot other naval units more effectively.

The UEF T2 navy stage has been rather weak with their destroyer often losing to other destroyers. To address this, the DPS, speed, and turn rate are increased at the cost of HP. The speed and turn rate should allow the destroyer to take better fights, and the increased damage with reduced HP should encourage more proactive usage while also making shield boats more synergistic.

Improve the Command Class carrier's anti-air capabilities to make it more effective at protecting naval fleets. The reload time and range improvements bring it in line with other naval anti-air units, while the unlimited target height allows it to engage high-altitude threats that were previously unreachable.

While the introduction of variable teleport speeds and costs was an overall positive change for the balance of the game, shorter-ranged jumps have become too powerful as a result. The previous minimum teleport time was set at 15 seconds, which was quite short and did not allow much leeway for counterplay. The changes aims to remedy this issue without nerfing the mechanic excessively. The minimum teleport time and minimum energy usage are both increased, alongside the introduction of a new formula for the distance-based variable teleport time and energy usage calculations.

The Aeon Sensor System enhancement has been providing excessive reconnaissance capabilities, making it too difficult for opponents to hide unit movements and strategic preparations. The omni radius is significantly reduced to maintain the enhancement's utility while allowing for more counterplay and strategic depth in unit positioning and base layout.

Comprehensive improvements to tactical missile launcher behavior across all factions to improve consistency and balance. Hitbox adjustments prevent TMD overshooting, flight altitude changes improve targeting reliability, and Seraphim TML speed reductions address overpowered performance at both strategic and ACU levels.

Critical reliability improvements to tactical missile defense systems across multiple factions. These changes address technical limitations that could cause TMD projectiles to fail against high-altitude targets and ensure consistent performance across all UEF variants. The fixes also improve mod compatibility and remove potential accuracy issues.

Reposition the Aeon Emissary as the premium T3 artillery option with the highest cost but superior performance characteristics. The Emissary receives the most significant cost increases among all factions, reflecting its role as the most powerful artillery platform. Enhanced accuracy and the highest DPS output make it the ultimate choice for players willing to invest in maximum firepower against heavily fortified positions, establishing Aeon's technological superiority in long-range artillery warfare.

Enhance the UEF Duke's artillery capabilities with a focus on high burst damage and tactical versatility. The Duke receives moderate cost increases but gains substantial damage improvements and accuracy enhancements, creating a powerful artillery platform that excels at delivering devastating single shots against high-value targets. The trade-off of slower reload times for increased damage per shot gives UEF a distinct tactical identity in the artillery role, differentiating it from Seraphim's more balanced approach.

Enhance the Seraphim Hovatham's balanced approach to artillery warfare with moderate cost increases that maintain its mid-tier positioning in the artillery hierarchy. The Hovatham receives significant accuracy improvements and damage upgrades while accepting slightly slower reload times, creating a well-rounded artillery platform that excels at consistent, reliable fire against heavily shielded targets without the extreme specialization of other factions.

Enhance the Cybran Disruptor's cost-effectiveness while maintaining its role as the most affordable T3 artillery option. Unlike other factions, the Disruptor receives only minimal cost increases, preserving Cybran's economic advantage in artillery warfare. Significant accuracy improvements and faster reload times compensate for its lower raw damage output, making it highly effective against shielded targets through sustained, precise fire rather than raw burst damage.