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Badman from Splashdamage has confirmed that the new DLC called Agents of Change is due out next week (August 3rd). The new update which will come out on all 3 gaming platforms on the same day will bring 2 new maps, 5 new abilities, 2 new outfits and 2 new gun attachments. Here's the lowdown from Splashdamage:
Agents of Change
First of all, we're delighted to be able to announce that both the Brink "Agents of Change" DLC has passed certification for the consoles and will be released on Xbox Live, PSN, and Steam on 3 August! Once it's out, you'll be able to download it for free for two whole weeks (and if you do so, you'll be able to re-download the content at no charge later on, too).
Agents of Change brings two new maps to Brink, Founders' Tower and Labs, as well as five new player abilities, two new outfits, and two weapon attachments- for more information on all the new content you'll find in the pack, check out this previous blog update. Naturally, Agents of Change also contains several new Xbox/Steam achievements and PSN trophies for you to go after.
To celebrate the impending release of Agents of Change, we've got a bunch of new screenshots showing off both Founders' Tower and Labs. You can find those sprinkled throughout this update, like so:
Xbox 360/PS3 Title Update
But that's not all! In addition to Agents of Change, we've also been hard at work on a comprehensive new title update for both the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3 versions of Brink. Better yet, this update is available on Xbox Live right now, with PlayStation 3 set to receive it later today. Keep on reading for some of the highlights - we've also got the full, unedited changelog at the very end of this blog.
Splash Damage have released a new patch for the PC version of Brink, the patch which includes a host of fixes for the game including the recently announced game balance tweaks, a fix for the font issue, server browser updates and tweaks, dedicated server updates and lots more. See below for the full change log.
As before, all you have to do to download the update is sign into your Steam account (and ensure it's not in offline mode). A new version of the standalone dedicated server is available, as well - we recommend updating your server at the earliest convenience if you haven't already.
The full list of improvements and fixes in this update is available after the break.
General
Fixed font corruption issue
Removed look-at code when throwing items to team mates
Fixed players getting stuck if they attempted to deploy mid-mantle
Fixed multiple clicks being played when player jumps in multiplayer
Mines are now visible to spectators
Added support for minimizing the game when running in windowed mode
net_clientMaxRate can now be set on a client to tweak its own bandwidth requirements
Cheat-protected several potentially exploitable cvars
Removed some old, unused cvars
Added unsupported auto-save backup system for advanced users
Can read backup saves by setting "save_readFile" to the desired save
User Interface
Revamped the server browser
Server browser filters are now remembered between sessions
Server browser now auto-refreshes the currently selected server
Ping is now displayed numerically on the scoreboard
Map loading screen now displays server name and IP
Tweaked UI flow when joining a match via Steam
Fixed exploit that allowed players to use locked customization items
Fixed issue when listening to one audio log but highlighting another
Fixed connecting to servers with '-' in their names
Balance
Tweaked objective times on several maps
Increased the time it takes Engineers to remove a Hackbox
Increased XP given for completing Primary Objectives
Reduced the duration of Adrenaline buff
Dedicated Servers
Fixed several dedicated server crashes
Improved messaging for unexpected server shutdowns
Reduced warning spam in dedicated server console
Increased default net_serverSnapshotDelay to 3 (from 1)
Lowers bandwidth and CPU usage by sending fewer snapshots each seconds; can be changed by server admins
First up, the statistics site will be going live next Tuesday for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 players. PC players can look forward to it going very soon. This site, located at brinkthegame.com, will be your hub for in-depth stats, including data on matches, players and the overall progress in the weekly Battle for the Ark. Check out the screenshot above for a sneak peek and dig up that VIP code as you’ll need it to register once the stats page is live.
On top of that, the Agents of Change DLC is just on the horizon, slated for release in June. The pack will bring new maps, abilities, character customization options and weapon attachments to Brink, while also raising the level cap to 24. Here's a full list of the DLC content:
New Maps
* Founders' Tower – The revolution finally reaches the island's iconic spire and takes the battle for the Ark to dizzying heights.
* Labs – Venture into the depths of the Ark’s original research and development laboratories, a submerged high-tech facility so far untouched by the civil war.
New Player Abilities
* UAV – This stealthy and lethal device allows Operatives to automatically mark nearby enemies on their radar. For more explosive fun, they can even take direct control of the UAV and detonate it near unsuspecting foes.
* Napalm Grenade – Soldiers can use this new grenade to cover an area in a sea of deadly flames.
* Pyro Mine – Engineers can plant these mines and leave enemies in the epicenter of a massive napalm explosion.
* Field Regen Unit – Medics can deploy these units to increase the health regeneration of any nearby teammates.
* Tactical Scanner – This universal ability allows players to reveal the active buffs of their opponents, allowing them to pick off enemies more strategically.
New Weapon Attachments
* Bayonets – Gain the edge in melee combat and cause extra damage with these deadly blades.
* Weapon Shields – Take cover from enemy fire and prevent headshot bonus damage behind riot-style shields.
New Character Outfits
* The Sad Punk – Add a touch of Steampunk to your Resistance character.
* The Limey – Bring order to the Ark with this outfit inspired by traditional European police lawmen.
Splashdamage have announced they will be releasing a patch for Brink next week, included in the patch is a fix for the sound bug on PC where the sound cuts out on certain maps, server browser tweaks, dedicated sever update, modifications to improve network performance on the 360 and more. Here's the update from SplashDamage:
Just wanted to give everyone an update on where we’re currently at with our upcoming game updates for Brink.
Xbox 360
We’ve been hard at work investigating the lag issues some players of the Xbox 360 version of Brink have reported. We’ve now completed modifications to improve network performance and will be rolling these out in a title update for the game.
This update has been submitted to Microsoft, and we expect it to be available next week.
This title update is also going to fix an isolated freezing issue reported by some German players who should no longer experience that problem once the update has been installed.
PC
A game update for the PC version of Brink is in final testing and we’re planning to release it early next week. This update contains a host of fixes and improvements including the following:
We’ve identified the cause of sound dropping out on certain maps when playing networked games for a prolonged amount of time. This will no longer occur.
Graphical performance has been improved, especially when using Ambient Occlusion. We’ve worked closely with both AMD and NVIDIA, and you should see performance and stability improvements in future driver revisions from both parties.
The server browser is tweaked in this update, as well; among other things, a new filter allows you to display only servers with a certain number of players on them, and full servers will no longer be filtered out completely.
There are some smaller fixes for minor issues including your character’s voice occasionally resetting when deleting another character, and a memory leak when alt-tabbing out of the game.
Finally, the dedicated server is set to get an update at the same time as the main game, which will result in improved CPU performance. We’ve protected certain cvars that previously allowed server admins to accidentally break objectives involving NPCs.
The full changelog will be released alongside the update, so keep an eye out for that.
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We have news of two new Brink tournaments coming your way, the 1st is the Brink Championship: The European Elite run by the ESL (Electronic Sports League). 15,000 euros has been allocated for the best teams in Brink who show their worth in this Brink championship tournament. Here's what ESL had to say:
We proudly announce that we will start a European Brink Championship, the day this new title will be released! €15.000 are waiting für Europe's best teams! The big final will take place in August 2011, at the Gamescom in Cologne. Prepare for the battle now and maybe you will be on the stage while about 4 million people are watching you, at the world's biggest fair for interactive games!
Brink is the brand new post apocalyptic tactic shooter by Bethesda! It will be released May 13th 2011. On the day of the release we will start several opening cups, release cups in different modes and of course the Brink Championship with €15.000 prize money. Celebrate BRINK with us in this firework of fun events and serious challenges!
More info HERE
The second tournament that's been announced is by the Brink.tv crew, they will be running a 5v5 Brink tournament with hardware prizes for the winners, here's the lowdown:
The Brink TV 5v5 Tournament is an experiment in competition. Please keep in mind the game has only been out for a week and many rules and settings will surely be tweaked collectively by the community over time. Until then, we've reached out to various teams and community members to get feedback on what feels right for competition at this early stage of the game
To sign up, head here: Brink.tv
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