Chain Reaction Open Alpha v0.​2 Released

Chain Reaction released version 0.28.0 with several notable updates: **New Features** - Ballistic Repeater and Pulse Carbine animations with sound effects - Epic Online Services Voice Chat now enabled by default - New Tokens tab in Player Profile - Updated ladder animations **Performance Enhancements** - Improved FPS during gunfights with reduced CPU spikes - Photon Rifle optimized using bullet pooling - Terrain and navigation improvements across Moon Base, Slums, and Dunes maps **Gameplay Fixes** - Resolved weapon animation bugs for multiple guns - Fixed visibility issues with players appearing through smoke - Added 1-second respawn invulnerability - Lobby countdown reduced to 30 seconds when players are ready The update continues the team's weekly release cadence focused on refining gunplay mechanics and overall game performance.

**Chain Reaction v0.21.0** introduces significant gameplay depth with new weapons and AI improvements. **Key Additions:** - 🚀 **Rocket Launcher** with multiple skins - 🤖 **Enhanced bot AI** - bots now pick up weapons and use ladders - 🎯 **ADS movement penalties** based on weapon type - 🔫 **Dynamic weapon spread/bloom** system affected by movement (standing, crouching, walking, airborne) **Improvements:** - Cleaner Auto SMG reticle design **Bug Fixes:** - Rift Blade glow visibility at distance - Ghost visuals in scopes - Graviton Longshot ADS alignment - Weapons disappearing in first-person - Running speed during shooting/reloading The update continues the game's weekly refinement of combat mechanics and gunplay feel.

**Chain Reaction** is rolling out full gamepad support this Friday, responding to player requests. **Key features:** - Full controller compatibility alongside existing keyboard and mouse support - Optimized for fast aim and instant melee - Zero input lag performance - Players can choose their preferred input method The update gives players flexibility in how they compete while maintaining the game's play-to-earn mechanics. The team is asking the community to share their preferred control method.

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.

Chain Games has released **Open Beta v0.6.7** of Chain Reaction for Windows users. **What's Available:** - Download link: [Chain Reaction v0.6.7](https://github.com/Chain-Games/chain-reaction/releases/tag/Open_Beta-v0.6.7) - Windows platform support - Open beta testing phase This release follows the previous v0.6.5-4 version, indicating ongoing development and improvements to the game. [Download the latest version](https://github.com/Chain-Games/chain-reaction/releases/tag/Open_Beta-v0.6.7) to participate in the open beta.