State of Development: The New Session & Lobby Infrastructure

Old/outdated “just make it work” UI
New Steam Session UI (not finished)

Greetings,

As we continue to scale the infrastructure of our persistent world, we recognize that how players find and join one another is just as important as the combat itself. Today, we are proud to unveil a complete overhaul of the Steam Session UI.

We haven’t just updated the visuals; we have reimagined the entire logic behind how you connect with other players.

Search, Filter, and Secure

The days of scrolling through endless lists are over. Our new interface introduces advanced tools to put you in the right match, faster:

Advanced Search: Know exactly who you are looking for? You can now search for active sessions directly by name.

Password-Protected Sessions: Whether you are hosting a private clan meeting or a closed sparring session, you can now secure your lobby with a password.

The Best Connection (Ping Filtering): In a fast-paced environment, every millisecond counts. You can now filter and sort sessions by Ping, ensuring you only join the most stable connections.

Custom Map & Status Filters: Tailor your search by filtering for specific maps or hiding lobbies that are already full, making the matchmaking process seamless.

A Professional Foundation

This UI upgrade is another step toward our goal of building a multi-million dollar studio infrastructure. By integrating these professional-grade features, we are ensuring that the backend—powered by Microsoft Azure is matched by a front-end that is intuitive, secure, and powerful.

We look forward to seeing you in the world.

— The Development Team

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