King of the Kill, the PvP version of H1Z1, will soon receive a major Combat Update. This will overhaul the combat mechanics of the shooter significantly, including revised recoil, an improved reticle, and a new bleeding feature.
The survival PvP game H1Z1: King of the Kill is still in Early Access. Therefore, there are constantly major updates that shake things up in the game. The major Combat Update is one such major patch that has recently been uploaded to the test servers of H1Z1: King of the Kill. This update brings a ton of new content and changes aimed at making the fights even more dynamic and exciting.
H1Z1 – King of the Kill – Recoil, Bleeding, Movement, and Map Overhauls
The Combat Update for H1Z1 is already playable on the test server. The following new features and changes are currently available with the Combat Update of H1Z1.
Weapon Changes in the Combat Update
- There is a new “Classic reticle” that you can enable
- Shotguns now have a hit indicator so you can better estimate how much of your shotgun shell actually hits the target.
- Bullets now travel more realistically. Rifle bullets are fast, pistol rounds hit hard at close range, and shotguns mow everything down in close combat. Additionally, bullets now have a visible trajectory.
- Each weapon now has a clear role, with specific advantages and disadvantages
- There is a new weapon, the rapid-fire submachine gun Hellfire 4-6
- The AR-15 and AK-47 receive new graphics and sounds
- Grenades have a new throwing mechanic that allows for more precise throws
Changes to Maps, Vehicles, and Gameplay
- There are dynamic camera settings that make aiming and overview easier
- The movement control is now more precise and your character’s animations are more realistic
- New points of interest have been added to the maps
- The bleeding mechanic has been simplified, with only 4 stages of bleeding now instead of 6
- Vehicles behave more realistically now and do not tip over constantly
- There are more map navigation features, including a better compass and custom waypoints
- New shoes are now automatically equipped and have better stats
- A new game mode called Weapon Roulette will be coming soon. In this mode, all players start with a random weapon and unlimited ammo for it.
For all changes in detail, check the H1Z1 website.
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