🎮 Chain Reaction Beta v0.​6.​7 Launches with Lighting Overhaul and Grenade System Revamp

🔥 Grenades get relocated

By Chain Games
Jan 15, 2026, 3:33 PM
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Chain Reaction has released Beta v0.​6.​7, introducing several gameplay and visual improvements to the blockchain shooter.​

Key Updates:

  • New baked lighting system enhances visual quality
  • UI and HUD refinements across the interface
  • Scoreboard functionality improvements
  • Grenades moved from dedicated slot to quick switch mechanic

The update follows the recent v0.​6.​5-4 release, which brought a major interface overhaul including kill streak badges, improved spectator mode, new health pack indicators, and enhanced audio effects.​

Players can download the update and provide feedback on bugs or gameplay balance.​ The game continues to operate on its Play 2 Earn model where players earn $CHAIN tokens through gameplay.​

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