HO HO HO, Riftbreakers! In the previous patch, we have added support for in-game seasonal events. These are purely cosmetic events that alter some of the models and biome settings in The Riftbreaker to put you in the holiday spirit. It is time for the first of them - the Winter Holidays event! It turns out that the Tropical Zone on Galatea 37 isn’t exactly tropical. Temperatures have dropped quite significantly and everything is now covered in snow. This has made Ashley long for home and the holiday atmosphere, so she has made some adjustments to the Riftbreaker technology blueprints to make the place a bit cozier. [img]https://media.giphy.com/media/Y7FvIaMc9P93AKgXZG/giphy-downsized-large.gif[/img] The basic floor tiles have been decorated with some festive symbols. [img]https://media.giphy.com/media/Azch9iCiO6qD1CT6wR/giphy.gif[/img] The basic lamps are much less basic now, with their shapes now similar to the traditional gas lights of the 19th-century gas lights for those Christmas Carol vibes. All colors are affected, so go crazy! [img]https://media.giphy.com/media/i8CZD7lbNrZX3IEg0m/giphy-downsized-large.gif[/img] The Christmas atmosphere has made Ashley want to give away some gifts. Every landmine is now gift-wrapped and just waiting to be opened! [img]https://media.giphy.com/media/1Jga9Zw1kY8KtSB1F5/giphy-downsized-large.gif[/img] Instead of regular Sentinel Towers, you can now place an army of snowmen to keep you company. Naturally, they shoot energy bolts straight from the carrots. You’re welcome. [img]https://media.giphy.com/media/Dyay2tDuNat1WBIZOE/giphy-downsized-large.gif[/img] Mr. Riggs has requested a fresh coat of paint as his gift this year, so Ashley came up with two completely new designs for him - Mr. Santa and Ugly Christmas Sweater! [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//34659267/e07b2beed1d315a53ed963fcceab153cbf9f23f8.png[/img] The code for this one is: [b][i]HOHOHO[/i][/b] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//34659267/ca557608bcfc9adc63fbfab33f66478ba7a992ad.png[/img] And for this one: [b][i]MERRYCHRISTMAS[/i][/b] - don't judge us, we're tired, we want a holiday break, too... If you are not into these kinds of events or if you don’t celebrate Christmas do not worry - this is all entirely optional. The first time you launch the game after the Christmas Update you will be greeted with a pop-up window, asking if you would like to enable these cosmetics. You can also change your settings later in-game, once you decide you’ve had enough of snow. This is the first seasonal event we’re holding, so all feedback is appreciated. We would like to also hear your ideas for future events - let us know what you would like to see in the comments! Lastly, we would like to thank you all for making 2021 extra special for us. We hope that 2022 will be even better for all of us and that you and your loved ones will be able to spend some amazing time together in the coming weeks, safe and sound. Wishing you a wonderful end of the year, EXOR Studios