Update 2.0 is now here! We're excited to release so many new changes and fixes that our community members have requested to implement into the game! We're releasing a NEW map, NEW game mode, Steam Achievements, and NEW weapon and equipment parts in the 2.0 update! That is a heck of a lot of new stuff, and we're also addressing current balance concerns and bug fixes. We have made some changes to the Personal Shield which will now be a consumable equipment item, so players will need to utilize ammo refill boxes to replenish their shields. Additionally, there are a wide ranging number of weapon balance tweaks that have affected all weapon chassis.

Read all the changes on the official website.

In yesterday's Developer Live Stream we showcased the new game mode Domination which will be available in Update 2.0. If you're interested in viewing the new content, check the link below:

http://www.loadout.com/loadout-developer-live-stream-62-domination-new-game-mode/

We released an update earlier today to the matchmaker that will now narrow the skill range of players searching for games. The matchmaker will also attempt to group players of similar ranges for a longer duration of time before widening the parameters of the search.

Players may experience longer waiting times while searching for games. Players at the very high end of the matchmaking spectrum may notice a much longer wait time than others.

During the Developer Live Stream we provided the first game mode(s) play through on our upcoming map, currently named “Spires.” There was also live gameplay use of the Deployable Shield, the LMG Barrel, the Double Barrel Rocket Launcher and the newly reworked Personal Shield. Spires features a stark contrast in vertical gameplay accented by planked bridges and plenty of areas to utilize advanced jumping maneuvers. The new map, Deployable Shield, Double Barrel (Rocket Chassis) and lots more will be available in the upcoming build.

If you'd like to see them in action, check out the official website!

Today is our weekly Developer Live Stream! If you have any questions, concerns or suggestions make sure you ask them because we'll be answering as many as we can take!

Tune in at 4pm EST today! http://twitch.tv/loadout

We have lots of plans for the future and we're interested in knowing what you'd like to see in Loadout! Check out our Feature Roadmap and leave some suggestions on how we can improve your Loadout experience!

http://www.loadout.com/feature-roadmap

Tomorrow, March 4th we'll be releasing a hotfix that will address a few security issues. There will not be any accompanying release notes alongside the update.

New Map, Mode and Balance Tweaks! Tune in to our Developer Live Stream at 3pm CST to get the latest information on what we're working towards and ask us questions about the development of the game! Did we mention we also giveaway in-game items?

http://twitch.tv/loadout

Build v.1.2 is all about the content! We've added a number of new cosmetic items in celebration of the Mardi Gras holiday. Helga, Axl and T-Bone will all receive new cosmetic items to celebrate the event! T-Bone’s Steak will now be available for all players to use. T-Bone will also have an exclusive shirt and beads to bring Mardi Gras in the right way.


Helga will have a full-body paint outfit and new pasties while Axl will have a new shirt and beads.


New Cosmetic Items

• T-Bone's Steak is now available in the Outfitter.
  
• Mardi Gras T-Shirt available for Axl.
  
• Mardi Gras T-Shirt available for T-Bone.
  
• Helga full body paint is now available in the Outfitter.
  
• Helga Mardi Gras Pasties are now available in the Outfitter.
  
• Mardi Gras Beads are available for Helga, T-Bone, and Axl.

We're getting prepped for today's Developer Live Stream at 4pm EST! We're going to show off a couple items from our upcoming Mardi Gras content, in addition to answering questions and giving away in-game items:

http://twitch.tv/loadout