Dive Into DECEIVE INC.’s Summer Splash Update

Sweet Bandits Studios and Tripwire Presents have announced the launch of the Summer Splash update and a limited-time event for their multiplayer FPS game, DECEIVE INC. The update brings a variety of enhancements and features, while the accompanying event runs from July 25th to August 29th, offering players unique rewards and challenges.

Summer Splash Event & Rewards

The Summer Splash event introduces a unique storyline where players must thwart the Evenson twins’ scheme of smuggling prototype weapons disguised as water guns within their summer fashion collection. Players can collect new posters, prototype weapons, and weapon crates to earn points and unlock 15 levels of summer-themed cosmetics. A new catwalk feature on all maps allows players to strut their stuff as VIPs, earning massive point payoffs to accelerate their progress.

New Echelon Ranks

High-echelon levels now come with prestigious rewards. Players reaching rank 10 unlock a “Golden Echelon” agent skin, rank 30 offers a unique ink for weapons and gadgets, rank 50 provides a “Platinum Echelon” agent skin, and rank 100 rewards the dazzling “Diamond Echelon” skins. These exclusive skins and inks are available for all agents and signify dedication and hard work.

Enhanced Melee Combat

Responding to community feedback, the melee combat system has undergone significant improvements. The updates include under-the-hood reworks and visual enhancements to ensure melee combat is more consistent. Melee attacks are now stealthier, triggering responses only from NPCs or guards in the immediate vicinity, and rumble support has been added for melee attacks when using a controller.

New Celebration Features

Defeating opponents more than 10 levels higher will now reward players with bonus experience and a special celebratory message. Future updates will include additional celebration options to ensure every victory is recognised.

Retinal Scanners

A new feature, Retinal Scanners, offers an alternative method for accessing vaults. Players must gather intel to unlock the scanners, which become active after seven minutes. Any agent can deposit intel to contribute towards unlocking the scanner, with the price decreasing as the phase progresses. Once fully unlocked, only a VIP’s eyes can open the vault door, adding new strategic layers to the gameplay.

Bots 2.0

The capabilities of in-game bots have been significantly expanded, making them more active in accomplishing objectives. Bots can now trigger progress through each phase of a mission and even extract with the package.

Additional Improvements

The update includes server improvements, weapon visual alignment, bug fixes, and balancing changes. Full patch notes detailing all balance changes and bug fixes are available.