Dear Players,

To ensure all players can have a great gaming experience, we will be performing a zero-downtime maintenance between 9:30-10:00 (GMT+8) on 2/1. 

Details of this update are as follows:

【Game Mode Updates】
I. Eggy Raid Update
1. Eggy Raid Map Update:
Opening Time: The map will be updated to a brand-new large map on 2 Feb at 09:30. Go give it a try!
Player Cap: Increased from 16 to 24.
2. Team Mode:
Duo teams are available. Both of the players have only one life. Defeated players will enter a KO state and can be rescued by their teammates to return to the battlefield.
A new respawn mechanic has been added to team mode. Players can capture Respawn Devices to respawn eliminated teammates, and the devices can be used again after a 30s cooldown.
3. Game Mode Updates:
     a) Added Auto HP Recovery. Players' HP will automatically be restored to full after being out of combat for 5s.
     b) Added Gliding. Tapping jump while in mid-air activates Gliding, and tapping jump again cancels it.
     c) Starting weapon changed to Fin-isher.
4. Firearms/Item Updates:
     a) Updated firearm types and added Fin-isher, Heavy Machine Gun, and Pulse Hand Cannon.
     b) Added items: Jetpack and Smoke Bomb.
5. System Updates:
     a) Added Achievement System.
     b) Optimized game mode instructions, using graphical explanations to help players better understand the rules.
6. Basic Experience Optimization:
     a) Increased the strength of aim assist for close-quarters combat.
     b) Added screen shake effects when a firearm fires.
     c) Optimized hit feedback effects.
     d) Fixed the issue of camera movement not being smooth when aiming at distant units.
     e) Added automatic weapon pickup to improve the weapon pickup experience.
     f) HP bars update: Enemy HP bars are not shown by default, while teammate HP bars are shown by default. Enemy HP bars are displayed when they are hit. After exceeding a certain range, enemy HP bars will no longer shrink, ensuring clear visibility at long distances.
     g) Optimized team information, settlement display, and performance details display in the Eggy Raid mode.
     h) Added achievements related to Eggy Raid.

II. Hide and Seek Update
Hiders now gain the skill "Bait", and the position of the "Reselect" button has been adjusted.
Hiders' Invisibility skill now has a 120s initial cooldown and can only be used once per game.
The MVP settlement for both Hiders and the Hunter is now influenced by the Bait skill.

III. Transport Ship Update
The brand-new transport ship, upgraded and transformed by the Eggy Engineer, is now up and running! Check it out with your friends!
1. Added a team assembly feature. Tap the "Assemble" button when entering as a team to give your friends a high-five!
2. Added stage indicator lights on the transport ship. You can now tell which stage you are currently on through the indicator lights.
3. Eggies entering the final match will see their names displayed during the tunnel teleportation. Reach the finals and have a look!

IV. Results Optimization:
1. Optimized the results display for event modes.
2. Optimized the results display for Crazy Brawl.
3. Optimized the results display for Pumpkin Invader.

【Event Update】
I. Eggy Party × Bubble Eggs Crossover Final Return
Event Time: 2 Feb, 00:00 - 15 Feb, 23:59
Event Scope: All players on the server
Event Details: The elastic and adorable Bubble Eggs are back with a new limited-time crossover outfit Bubble Eggs-Rainbow available for purchase! During the event, enjoy a 20% discount when purchasing or gifting at Hot Sale. If you own both the Bubble Eggs and Bubble Eggs-Rainbow outfits, you'll get a limited avatar frame for free! Go check it out now!

II. Valentine's Day Map Creation Contest Begins
Event Time: 2 Feb, 09:00 - 15 Feb, 23:59
Event Scope: All players on the server
Event Details: The Valentine's Day Map Creation Contest is on! The top 20 contestants will be rewarded with Egg Coins. Join the creator Discord group and get in on the action! Tap Events - Playground to participate in the event.

【Workshop & Playground Update】
I. Workshop - Update
1. The gravity field now supports configuring the component types.
2. New feature: Component Alignment! When selecting multiple components, the Align button will appear. After opening the alignment panel, you can quickly align the components with a single tap on the X/Y/Z axis. Alignment options include Align Center, Align Positive, and Align Negative.
3. The Effectinator can now support most components, with additional functions such as Final Appearance, Switch Method, and more. Come try it out yourself!
4. New feature: Custom Model! The appearance of Blocks, Rings, Cones, and Wedges can now be adjusted by players. Players can customize parameters such as the inner diameter of a ring, the number of sides for the inner diameter, and more. We'll be adding even more customizable components in the future, so stay tuned!
5. New feature: Custom Curved Surface! Players can now create a curved surface by placing multiple waypoints. The curved surface supports features such as width setting, fence setting, and surface animation. In addition, there are beautiful galaxy components available for use.
6. New feature: Move Along Path! Players can now edit motion by placing multiple waypoints. Currently, this feature supports the moving, rotating, and resizing of components.
7. New Feature: Non-uniform Motion! Players can now edit and use non-uniform motion.
8. The Custom Vehicle feature is officially here! We're looking forward to seeing what sorts of new and creative vehicles our imaginative Eggies come up with!
9. Added more basic shape materials.
10. Added an Effectinator for special effects and sound effects. Added an Effectinator for appearance types. Added a material parameter adjustment feature.
11. New Settings: Grid Transparency and Camera Speed. Players can now adjust the transparency of the grid and the movement speed of Eggies under Party Mode in the settings. The problem of rapid scrolling impeding movement in God-view mode has also been addressed and optimized.
12. Three types of traditional Chinese buildings (Chinese-style Pavilion, Chinese-style Corridor, and Chinese-style Courtyard Wall) have been added to the Building Generation Function. Players can set the foundation shape, building colors, number of floors, and instantly build a Chinese-style building with just a gentle tap!
13. Edit Bot has been added to Creatures, allowing free customization of patrol, follow, and other behaviors. Let's break free from stiff movements and infuse life into the Playground for a more vibrant experience!

II. Workshop - Interface Edit
1. Added Controller Moving Snap, making it easy to align controllers.
2. Projection and Outlining stats have been added in text controllers. Give it a try!
3. The default button can now control the showing or hiding of events.
4. Added Layer Management function, allowing players to adjust the linking relationships and display order of controllers through long-press drag-and-drop in Manage Layers.

III. Workshop - Playground
1. Advanced Settings Page Update: All stats are now categorized as Basic, Physics, or Performance. Craftsmen can now quickly find the desired stats via categories.
2. Optimized the Intensity Interface: Craftsmen can now see which components consume a significant amount of Intensity.
3. Palette Optimization: Instead of using the previous 36 colors, craftsmen can now use their custom palettes and preset palettes.
4. The custom model interface will now display the model's real-time Intensity.
5. In the Effectinator of special effect types, after selecting a mounting point, you can preview its position.

【Adjustments & Optimizations】
I. Room Optimizations:
1. Refreshed room styles, now supporting real-time display of Eggies when there are few players in the room.
2. Players can now use quick chat within rooms. New chat bubbles have been added to improve visibility of others' messages.
3. Added a Private Room feature. Players can set rooms to be private on the Create Room page or in the room. Private rooms are only visible to friends.
4. The room list now shows markers on friends' rooms, and friends' rooms will be pinned to the top for easy access.
5. In the Playground, there will now be a notification when a player exits an ongoing game.
6. Rooms now provide prompts to remind players to invite currently online friends.

II. Reputation system added
1. If players exhibit harmful behaviors in Ranked Parties including going AFK, sending toxic messages, voluntarily leaving a game, etc., they will lose Reputation based on the severity of their offenses.
2. Players cannot join Ranked Parties when their Reputation is below 80.
3. Playing 1 Casual or Ranked Party with good behavior restores 2 Reputation. There's a daily limit to how much Reputation you can recover.
4. Please maintain good behavior during parties to help build a positive environment!

III. Workshop Issues:
1. Fixed the issue in which the Cloud Fence wouldn't change colors.
2. Fixed the issue in which gradient settings on the X/Y axis would be opposite.
3. Fixed the issue in which some icons were missing.
4. Fixed the issue in Blocking Rules would always be Player's Phantom, regardless of selection.

IV. Fixed the issue of gender, Egg Rank, and other information not synchronizing correctly in the Friends List.

V. Fixed the issue where a 'Payment environment error' was displayed in some cases during the purchase of items.

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