GZW Patch 0.2.2.0 just dropped, and it’s packed with changes that could shake things up in your next gaming session. From AI tweaks to some highly requested bug fixes, the developers are listening to what the community wants.

Let’s talk about what this means for you. First off, there’s a new option to pick your input device! This is pretty handy if you switch between controllers or keyboards. No more fumbling around trying to get your settings right mid-game.

The AI NPCs have also seen some adjustments, especially their respawn time in key areas like Fort Narith and Midnight Sapphire, which are now taking a bit longer at 45 minutes instead of 30. You can find the full patch notes below:

Patch Notes

Important adjustments and additions

Added the option to select the input device
Adjusted the AI NPC’s respawn time in Fort Narith, Midnight Sapphire, and Tiger Bay from 30 to 45 minutes
Reworked reconnection handling to allow for more reliable reconnection to the correct server

Major bugfixes

Fixed multiple client and server crashes
Fixed an issue where the task Seeker of Change couldn’t be finished if the player lost the collected sample
Fixed AI suddenly appearing in front of the player
Fixed an issue where the helmet would disappear if it were swapped with a hat that was placed in a pocket
Fixed a bug that caused radiation to build up even after leaving the affected area
Fixed a keybinding issue that prevented players from using a single keybind with all available options (press, hold, and double-tap)
Fixed an issue allowing players to sprint indefinitely while crouching
Fixed an issue that prevented players from looting their gear due to the items being used by another player
Fixed an issue where the helicopter marker and arrival time disappeared from the map, compass, and minimap
Fixed flickering of light fixtures during movement at night
Fixed a possible duplication exploit when reconnecting after a crash
Fixed an issue causing unintended game mode change from Joint Operations to Warfare when joining a squad
Fixed an issue causing AI NPCs to get stuck in stairs in the Town Hall
Fixed an issue that caused the player to get stuck in the air during a helicopter ride, and resulted in the player getting stuck in a seated position after landing

Other fixes

AI and NPC Fixes

Fixed broken AI animations holding weapons
Fixed an issue causing AI NPCs to sometimes walk backward when starting to walk
Fixed a rare issue causing AI NPCs to fixate on a player without moving or shooting
Fixed an issue causing the AI NPCs to spawn on rooftops of the Town Hall Nam Thaven and a storage building in Fort Narith
Fixed incorrect NavMesh around the gas station in the starter towns to prevent AI NPCs from entering unnatural locations
Improved AI NPC’s rotation behavior to prevent unnatural movement during engagements

Animation and Emote Fixes

Fixed persistent flashlight effect during specific animations and emotes
Fixed a rare issue where characters could go out of sync under specific circumstances after exiting the coma
Reduced the excessive head bobbing while sprinting with the knife
Fixed a rare glitch in animation when switching between the primary and secondary weapons
Fixed a rare issue that caused players to shake after getting off the helicopter

Audio Fixes

Fixed a rare issue that caused the sound to cut out after a player joined the leader’s squad
Fixed a voice-over line to include the radio effect
Tweaked the falloff of the starter town speaker volume when moving away from them
Fixed an issue that caused the game audio to disappear after relaunching the game after a crash

Environment and Lighting Fixes

Fixed a lighting issue in a bathroom in Nam Thaven
Fixed placement of several items in YBL-1
Fixed flickering door frame glass in Fort Narith barracks buildings
Fixed various clipping objects in the Sawmill area
Fixed various clipping objects in the area near the Ambushed UNRLA Convoy
Fixed an issue where the texture of wooden windows changed after opening them
Fixed placement of the mobile power generator at Fort Narith
Removed a broken lamp from a house in Tiger Bay
Fixed a hole in the ground in the starter town that rarely caused player characters to sink into the ground
Fixed a hole in the ground texture in front of the YBL-1 entrance
Fixed a lighting issue causing visible ghosting when standing against a wall near the Motel in Kiu Vongsa
Fixed the map sign for the LLA Outpost west of Midnight Sapphire
Fixed several locations where obstacles behind fences prevented players from vaulting over those fences
Added map exploration points for the task locations of the Rat’s nest task
Added missing car parts to a vehicle in Fort Narith
Fixed a spot above the waterfall near Hunter’s Paradise where players could get stuck
Fixed a spot near Ban Pa where players could get stuck
Fixed a spot near Tiger Bay where players could get stuck
Fixed a spot near Blue Lagoon where players could get stuck
Fixed a spot near Sawmill where players could get stuck
Fixed a spot between Blue Lagoon and Tiger Bay where players could get stuck
Fixed a spot in a valley near the Japanese bunker where players could get stuck
Fixed a spot in Pha Lang where players could get stuck
Fixed an issue causing NPCs from the Pha Lang airfield to spawn too close to Hunter’s Paradise
Adjusted multiple levitating and clipping objects in the area around the Japanese bunker
Adjusted the levitating candles in Ban Pa
Fixed multiple misplaced loot spawn points in a restaurant in the starter towns
Fixed multiple misplaced loot spawn points in Tiger Bay
Fixed multiple misplaced loot spawn points at the firing lanes in Hunter’s Paradise
Fixed multiple misplaced loot spawn points in YBL-1

Gameplay and Balance Fixes

Fixed an issue that allowed players to sell the task item for the task At Doom’s Gate
Fixed an issue that allowed players to place valuable loot into wallets
Changed the ammo supplied in AK 5.56 magazines from Turncoat

Graphical and Texture Fixes

Fixed pixilated shadows in the item preview window for several items
Fixed the pistols in 3PV, which did not show as empty after emptying the magazine
Fixed the helicopter marker and the arrival time indicator, which sometimes disappeared from the map, compass, and mini map
Fixed choppy transition of the flashlight cone when observed from a longer distance
Fixed artifacts on glass in YBL-1
Fixed the quality of shadows on the large blood bag in the item detail window
Fixed an issue causing the laser not to be visible through water
Fixed an issue where the laser was blocked by an invisible collision when aimed at vegetation
Fixed an issue causing a flicker when enabling the laser for the first time

Inventory and Container Fixes

Fixed an issue that caused a critical failure error when selling weapons directly from a backpack
Fixed an issue causing a knife or grenade to remain in the hand after switching weapons while on the inventory screen
Fixed an issue causing containers to get stuck in a busy state when swapping them for another container, if it contained a task item
Fixed the wallet weight not updating after removing the money from it

Menu and UI Fixes

Fixed a rare issue causing the UI to become unresponsive when trying to end the deployment
Fixed a rare issue that caused the vendor reputation bar to show an incorrect animation
Unified the notification style for all notifications
Unified all tooltips to match the default theme
Improved the visual clarity of the main menu tooltip when hovering over the Shader compilation icon
Fixed a graphical artifact that appeared when hovering over specific menu elements
Fixed an issue that caused the faction and squad chats to duplicate after a server crash

Performance Fixes

Improved performance when using flashlights
Improved performance when the health screen is open

Task Fixes

Fixed the position of the cigar box related to the No Questions asked task
Adjusted the position of the suspicious box needed for Baked/Narcotic Bargain tasks to a more convenient location
Fixed an issue causing an incorrectly displayed error message that the required item is not in the player’s container in the Hacker II task

Weapon and Attachment Fixes

Fixed the AKS-74U rear iron sights appearing during zeroing animation
Fixed an issue causing that the Shift grip couldn’t be attached to FIREARMS XM7-15 with MLOK-9 rail on AR15
Fixed a bullet floating next to the SKS rifle when used by AI NPCs
Fixed an issue that caused the helmet icon to malfunction when an NVG mount was attached
Fixed the canting animation when using a large scope so as not to block the laser dot
Fixed the Colt 1911 safety switch, which moved after performing the weapon check action

Other

Fixed a rare issue that might cause the Mossberg 590 to reload infinitely
Fixed an issue causing the Pilad Brevis scope to spawn in the air
Fixed an issue causing the small surgery kit to spawn in the air
Fixed an issue preventing players from typing a 5-digit number when splitting dollars
Fixed a spot near the stream in Blue Lagoon where players could get stuck
Fixed a loot spawn point in the Tiger Bay mall where players were unable to pick up loot
Fixed an issue where players couldn’t aim down sights when transitioning from crouch to stand or vice versa
Fixed various text errors, descriptions, and typos
Fixed an infinite loading screen when players connected to a server running under the maintenance mode
Players can no longer claim task rewards from chat outside of the base camp
Changed the naming for Recoil reduction to Muzzle Device Efficiency to clarify the stat
Change: If a player is kicked out for inactivity, the character remains in the game for the standard reconnection period. After the reconnection period expires, the character is removed and will respawn in the base camp the next time they connect

If you’re curious about further details or run into any issues while playing post-update (and I mean, who hasn’t?), don’t hesitate—let them know! Your thoughts are super crucial for shaping this experience:

I love seeing developers actively working on their games based on community feedback, it really makes us feel part of something bigger! What do you think about these changes? Do you have any favorite moments since jumping back into Gray Zone Warfare? Please share them below because I’m all ears!

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