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Deceive Inc. Releases New Summer Splash Update & Limited-Time Event

Deceive Inc. has a brand new update added to the game with tons of content, as well as a limited-time event running through August

Indie game developer Sweet Bandits Studios and publisher Tripwire Presents released a brand new Summer Splash Update this week for Deceive Inc. The game basically has a ton of content headed into the weekend that will change things up and make the spy game a little more challenging for everyone, no matter what your skill level. What's more, the game also got a new Limited-Time Event, which is currently underway and will run all the way until August 29. We have the dev notes below, and you can find more details in their latest blog.

Deceive Inc. – Summer Splash Update

• Summer Splash Event & Rewards: The Evenson Twins summer fashion collection is going on a world tour, and it's more than just haute couture; it's a front for smuggling prototype weapons disguised as water guns! Collect newly added posters, prototype weapons, and weapon crates to earn points to unlock 15 levels of themed cosmetics throughout the event. A catwalk has also been added to all maps, earning players who strut their stuff as the VIP a massive point payoff to supercharge their progress.
• New Echelon Ranks Sparkle Brightly: Reaching high echelon levels with an agent is no small task, and new echelon rewards make sure players can make their prestigious accomplishments known! Progressing to rank 10 unlocks a "Golden Echelon" agent skin, rank 30 rewards a unique ink for weapons and gadgets, rank 50 rewards a "Platinum Echelon" agent skin, and the dedicated few who make it to rank 100 can show off their dazzling "Diamond Echelon" skins! These skins and inks are available for all agents only through hard work.
• Give 'em the 'ol Left, Right: Responding to feedback, the melee combat system has seen both under-the-hood reworks and visual improvements designed to make melee combat more consistent alongside further improvements including rumble support on melee attacks when using a controller. Importantly, melee attacks are now appropriately stealthier and will only trigger a response from NPC's or guards in the immediate vicinity.
• New Ways to Celebrate Victory: Agents eliminating opponents more than ten levels higher than them will be rewarded with bonus experience and see an additional celebratory message to mark their accomplishments. Additional options for celebration events are planned for future updates; every victory is worth celebrating!
• Retinal Scanners Offer Alternative Vault Access: The implementation of Retinal Scanners offers a new way for agents to access vaults while discouraging camping during the first phase of the game. After starting a match, players will need to gather intel they will need to use to open the scanners, which open after seven minutes have elapsed. Once active, any agent can deposit intel and contribute towards unlocking the scanner, with the price decreasing based on phase progress. When fully unlocked, agents will need to secure a VIP, as only their eyes will open the vault door. Scanners are designed to offer new options and approaches to the first phase, adding new layers of strategy for players to master.
• Bots 2.0: Thanks to extensive field testing and data analysis, the capabilities of in-game bots have been considerably expanded. Bots will now more actively play and attempt to accomplish objectives, capable of triggering progress through each phase of a mission and even extracting with the package.

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