Developer Sweet Bandits Studios and publisher Tripwire Presents today announced the launch of the free Summer Splash update and limited-time event for their unique multiplayer FPS title blending stealth and spycraft, DECEIVE INC. Available now on PC (via Steam, now Steam Deck Verified, and Epic Games Store), the PlayStation5, and the Xbox Series X|S consoles, the Summer Splash update adds more long-term progression rewards for dedicated agents, combat and gameplay enhancements, a major upgrade of the in-game bots, and much more.
Launched alongside the update is the in-game Summer Splash event, live from July 25 - Aug. 29, where agents have been assigned to stop the dastardly Evenson twins from smuggling prototype weapons in their summer fashion collection. Agents will be rewarded handsomely for their efforts, earning breezy summer-themed cosmetics as they progress through the 15 levels in the event.
DECEIVE INC. Summer Splash update highlights include:
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 10 levels higher than them will be rewarded with bonus experience and see an additional celebratory message to mark their accomplishment. 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.
Additional improvements, bug fixing, and balancing: Server improvements and weapon visual alignment, full patch notes for balance changes, and bug fixes.
