Greetings Agents,

Have you been longing for the ultimate Intruder experience? Something like a league where you can play competitive matches of Intruder with a team of the best agents out there?

Look no further: The Intruder Competitive League is about to start its 9th Season!

The Intruder Competitive League (ICL) is a community-hosted event where you can play against the best Intruder players in the world, or maybe even become one yourself! With weekly matches against the top teams, you can hone your skills, learn new strategies, and claim the Championship.

You can participate by joining us on Discord[discord.gg] and checking out the channels under the Intruder Competitive category. We have info for the current season, rules, rosters, schedules and more so no matter what questions you have they can be answered there!

Enrollment for new teams is OPEN NOW and roster registration ends on September 22 at Midnight PDT. After that window closes, you're welcome to join an existing team at any time during an active season.

See below for some examples of an ICL match:
ICL 9 Trailer by Shellyshock
ICL 8 Semi Finals by VadimTawer
ICL 8 Multi POV by PBeGood
Of course, with ICL 9 Starting, it's long overdue for the ICL 8 rewards to be distributed to the teams! All participants will get a commemorative Wall tag, while the top performing teams will also get Arm Patches and random drops based on team standings.

ICL 8 Wall Tag by Mads:
ICL8 Arm Patches by danvd
Want to see more Intruder content? Follow Superboss Games on TikTok[www.tiktok.com]! We're always sharing clips, comedy, and other community content -- so be sure to follow us, share your own highlights in the Discord, and you could see your own Intruder antics promoted on TikTok!

Recently the community submitted questions to the developers of Intruder, and they took some time to answer in a live Q&A! If you missed it live, you can check out a recording below:
As always, see below for some patch notes as the team continues to work on making Intruder the best it can be!

• Reduced the size of Bloon by 33% to improvement movement through small openings (like half opened doors) and the new Mountainside glass office doors.
  
• Improved colliders on the fan housing so bullets aren't blocked by air.
  
• Rephrase demotion duration ("Permanent" -> "Indefinite")
  
• Send stats on room disconnect
  
• Added better debug keybinds, now assignable
  
• Give arrest or kill XP, not both
  
• Fixed computer blocking explosions
  
• Fixed binocs tooltip
  
• Fixed a sending stats bug
  
• Fixed missing stats checks
  
• Generate static door lock pins
  
• Switch out binoculars picture placeholder
  
• Fixed teammates being able to apply bullet decals to Bloon.
  
• Fixed used items for Activators removing from 3rd person, like helicopter keys

Interested in getting your clips on TikTok, joining the ICL, or just hanging out with other agents like yourself? If you answered yes to one or all of the above, then join the Discord[intruderfps.com] server where all of that is happening!

Greetings, Agents. Intruder is 50% off for the Steam Summer Sale! To celebrate this momentous occasion, we’re releasing Mountainside 2.0 even earlier than expected -- you can play the map remake right now in public beta.

We're also boosting XP gains to 200% for the duration of the Steam Summer Sale -- so get Intruder on deep discount and earn double XP from June 27th until July 11th.

One last thing before we begin: Superboss Games is now on TikTok[www.tiktok.com]! Follow us for the latest updates, great clips, and more!

Mountainside is the largest and most complex objective map Superboss Games has ever built. You can play the top-to-bottom remake right now in public beta. We’ll be making continuous updates over time to make it even better, and we're planning Sunset and Night map variants for Mountainside once it exits beta!

Mountainside joins Cliffside and Oceanside as another fresh reimagining of a beloved map. We’re looking forward to your feedback on the Superboss Games Discord[discord.gg]. (Mountainside Old will still be available for your lobbies.)

Now, let's take a trip into the mountains to see what's changed...

Visual Overhaul: The Mountainside facility has been reimagined with a ton of new art, improved lighting, contrasting colors, visual effects, atmosphere, and more. Inside and out, from one room to another, the visuals are better than they've ever been. Some familiar places may feel quite different than you're used to, and upgrades to the facility's security systems should make engagements within and without all the more interesting.

Layout Changes: Mountainside's new level design allows for entirely new hiding spots, ambush points, exfil routes, and more. Stay sharp, Agents, and prepare to alter your tactical approach in every scenario. Be sure to explore each of the new rooms, areas, and opportunities within the region -- whether you're ziplining onto the roof, coming in from below in the brand-new sewer system, or rigging doors that give the enemy unexpected angles. We can't wait to see how your teamwork changes in this refreshed environment, which previous strategies prevail, and where you make your sniper's nests.

Deadlier Helicopter Patrol: As always, you can hit the emergency button within the facility to summon a helicopter. The helo will patrol the bridge and ridge as usual, but its attack pattern is even more dangerous than it used to be. We'll let you discover the specifics for yourselves during the mission, but one piece of advice: Find cover.

We’ve been hard at work on several other ongoing projects within Superboss Games – with Mountainside 2.0 entering beta, you can expect plenty of fixes and updates to make it the best it can be. But what lies beyond this mountainous range?

In addition to planned fixes and upcoming updates, we’re making nice strides on A.I. enemy behaviors. We’re looking forward to sharing more about that when the time is right (and when our A.I. is on its best behavior).

We’re also looking ahead to our final map remake: Riverside 2.0. We’re in the early phase here, and much like Mountainside we’re eager to share updates with the Intruder community as we go. Your input and excitement during Mountainside 2.0’s development was and is deeply appreciated.

Once Riverside 2.0 is complete, we’ll forge ahead to completion on our next original multiplayer map: Checkpoint. We’re keeping busy over here at Superboss HQ, and can’t wait to get these updates in your hands. Until then, you can monitor Intruder’s future on our Development Roadmap[intruderfps.com].

Stay tuned for more -- and in the meantime, follow us on TikTok[www.tiktok.com] for regular updates, highlights, and maybe a little more...

While we're at it, here's the latest round of additions, updates, and upcoming features:

• New Intruder desktop icon on Windows (Might need to reinstall for it to appear)
  
• Fix for exiting rooms while map is changing sometimes forcing a room rejoin
  
• Fix for lock picking through glass, walls, while really far from the door, etc
  
• Fix for lock pick starting new lock immediately upon closing last one
  
• Fix for vote left open when switching rooms
  
• Fix for CS gas and smoke grenades from previous rounds appearing when joining a server
  
• Fix for cursor showing or hiding/locking at the wrong times, like when dying or switching teams
  
• Fix for custom pickups displaying the wrong message after being dropped and picked up again
  
• Fix for spec cam drifting if using smooth cam during match end
  
• Coming Soon to Mapmaker: New nudge zone code for greater customization and ragdoll nudge zones
  
• Also Coming Soon to Mapmaker: An upgraded system for attaching custom pickups to character belts -- allowing players to loot bodies, which can be restricted by team. More to come on this

Special thanks as always to the loyal efforts of the Secret Base Alpha group for their tireless testing of the all-new Mountainside. Your feedback is an invaluable asset, Agents. To share your own feedback, or apply to join Secret Base Alpha for future tests, join us on the Intruder Discord server[discord.gg].

See you in the mountains, Agents.

Quick fix for lockpick not working after jump proning. The rest of the update is here again:
https://steamproxy.com/games/518150/announcements/detail/7075798737620671698

Carry on agents!

Fix for a bug with the Mountainside attack helicopter getting a little trigger happy.

All other updates from this version here: https://steamproxy.com/games/518150/announcements/detail/7075798737620671698

Hope you all had a great time during the Steam FPS Fest! Keeping 2x Bonus XP for another day.

• Another fix for map version loading problems (newer, older, disk issue), should be all set! And thank you everyone for the help testing and figuring that out.
  
• Fix for unlock preview images not appearing correctly at the end of levels
  
• Fix for MacOS bloom and reflections issues on Cliffside and Oceanside
  
• Fix for server lobby list connection problems

Let us know in the Discord if you have any issues: https://discord.gg/SuperbossGames

Hello Agents! Got some quick fixes and additions for you all during the Steam FPS Fest. Please update your game for the following:

• Fix for map version loading problems (too new, too old, already loaded, etc.)
  
• Turned down Silver Specter reflection glow
  
• Tutorial Intruder and Guard pop up models fixed
  
• Activators with timers not triggering until game object is visible and enabled in the hierarchy
  
• Mortar rotation sensitivity now tied to mouse sensitivity settings better
  
• Clear maps button now unchecks again properly
  
• Crouched decoy stand up legs no longer clipping

Intruder is still 50% off with double XP during the Steam FPS Fest until April 22nd.

For previous update info check out: https://steamproxy.com/steamstore/news/app/518150/view/4182229929083563784

Welcome, Agents.

The Steam FPS Fest has begun, and Intruder is on sale for 50% off! Our stealth multiplayer FPS is discounted during the entire event, which runs April 15th to April 22nd at 10am PT. For the duration of FPS Fest, you'll also earn a 200% XP bonus when playing Intruder!

As we celebrate all things FPS, we're excited to reveal new functionality for the Decoy gadget, as well as some shiny new cosmetic unlocks. We're also pleased to crown a new Intruder Competitive League Champion and talk a little bit more about the Gloves item from April Fool's Day...

It's a big briefing, so let's get to it.

The Decoy gadget has received new functionality to help you deceive even the most experienced of Intruder players. The Decoy now has a crouch mode in addition to its default standing stance.

The additional stance should further help you trick Guard snipers into wasting precious ammunition on a cardboard target, or force an Intruder to second-guess their infiltration route when spotting a supposed enemy. An alt Decoy stance has been a community feature request for a bit, so we're excited to see you bamboozle your opponents more effectively than ever.

The default key-bind for changing your Decoy's stance is right-click/Mouse 2 while holding the gadget!

Congratulations to team OWL for claiming 1st Place during Intruder Competitive League 8!
This was an exciting and menacing team throughout ICL8. Their precision play and lethal tactics made them a joy to watch -- and will make them a difficult team to dethrone in ICL9.

To honor OWL's incredible performance, the team has been immortalized with a new Item Cache unlock: The OWL Beret.

Got a light? This OWL-themed item features the team's stylish symbol adorning an equally stylish beret -- and it's astonishingly rare. If you happen to see this cosmetic in your matches this week...stay alert. That could very well be one of our Champion players from OWL -- they're getting the OWL Beret before anyone else.

Watch the OWL vs COC grand final series right here:
Don't miss the battle for 3rd Place between ISEC and SD as well!

Congratulations again to OWL for an impressive season, and a hearty thank you to every team that participated in the ICL8 season. Watching your tense matches has been excellent. We look forward to seeing you compete again in the near future.

In addition to the all-new OWL Beret, we're unveiling another Item Cache unlockable for you, Agents. If you're looking to bring a sleek and modern metallic shine to your sidearm, look no further than the all-new Silver Specter Panther.

We've increased your chances of earning the Silver Specter during FPS Fest. After the event ends on April 22nd, the new Panther skin becomes a Red Ultra Rare reward that's more difficult to obtain.

If you're eager to unlock the Silver Specter for your Item Cache, there's no time like the present.

The Silver Specter skin is another excellent addition to your arsenal courtesy of RandomPerson, the artist behind last winter's Reindeer Falcon!

HQ has been monitoring your enthusiasm for these new Advanced CQC tactics, and the conclusion is clear: The April Fool's Day Gloves item was a full-blown hit with the Intruder community.

As promised in the Spring 2024 Update, we're excited to add Gloves to the IntruderMM[wiki.superbossgames.com] tools. Mapmakers can now add Gloves to their existing maps as an item pick-up (for use in addition to your hands). Or perhaps Mapmakers will build entirely new tactical arenas around the fearsome fist gadget. We look forward to all sorts of heavy-hitters the Intruder Mapmaking community will bring to the Workshop!

Don't miss our favorite highlights of the Gloves in action:

Agent Xixo got some good hits in...and took a few, too!

Agent PBeGood said it best: April Fool's Update Was Pretty Cool

Agent clown sends their opponent to the dark side of the ring

If you missed Gloves during the initial April Fool's Day event, remember that you can access them any time with the following match tuning:

In addition to this month's Spring 2024 Update, we recently released a small update with the following fixes:

• Fix for installation issues some users encountered (Build 2930)
  
• Updated inventory and map list performance
  
• Fix for Mac Microphone permissions
  
• Fixed map voting selecting the wrong map when voting F1
  
• Fixed round timer starting without anyone joining a team or specs
  
• Fix for super powerful regular knockdown
  
• Fix for glass not loading from Map Maker
  
• Various small fixes

Until the next transmission...