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title: "Dust & Neon update: Elevating Gameplay with Changes and Enhancements"
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description: "The latest update for Dust & Neon on Nintendo Switch brings significant improvements to the game, including bug fixes, balance adjustments,"
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published at: "2023-03-17 20:28:31"
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Dust & Neon update: Elevating Gameplay with Changes and Enhancements | Nintendo Switch News | NintendoReporters

 [![Dust & Neon update: Elevating Gameplay with Changes and Enhancements](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/dust-neon-update-elevating-gameplay-with-changes-and-enhancements.jpeg "Dust & Neon update: Elevating Gameplay with Changes and Enhancements")](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/dust-neon-update-elevating-gameplay-with-changes-and-enhancements.jpeg)The latest update for Dust & Neon on Nintendo Switch brings significant improvements to the game, including bug fixes, balance adjustments, and a range of gameplay enhancements. Let’s delve into the details of this update and discover the exciting changes that await.

## [](#improved-gameplay)Improved gameplay

The latest update for Dust & Neon on Switch is a game-changer, bringing a host of improvements that elevate the gaming experience to new heights. This update addresses key issues, enhances mission variety, and fine-tunes gameplay mechanics, resulting in a smoother and more enjoyable experience for players.

### [](#full-list-of-dust-neon-changes)Full list of Dust & Neon changes

- Bug Fixes
    - The Dust & Neon development team has addressed several bugs that affected gameplay, resulting in a more seamless experience. Some of the major bug fixes include:
        - Fixing a reported blocker in the Sabotage mission.
        - Resolving brain booster effects not being added properly.
        - Ensuring shotgun grunts can always hit their targets.
        - Fixing the disappearing boss health bar when entering the pause menu.
        - Preventing enemies from shooting from outside the screen.
        - Addressing sticky sprint issues on keyboard/mouse setups.
        - Restoring missing distortion effects.
        - Correcting the Loot achievement to count non-picked-up/scrapped weapons.
        - Fixing auto-aim issues when hip firing.
        - With these bug fixes in place, players can now enjoy a more polished and refined gaming experience.
- Balance Adjustments
    - To enhance gameplay and provide a more challenging experience, several balance adjustments have been made:
        - Increased effect of rank on guns.
        - Reordered some gun shop upgrades.
        - Adjusted dropped ammo for rifles and shotguns.
        - Tweaked some brain booster effects.
        - Modified enemy stats (faster exploding critters, less delay in turret critters, faster reload for tanks)
        - Flattened the xp curve after level 20 for faster xp gains and reduced grind.
        - Adjusted damage falloff for guns, reducing range for revolvers and shotguns before damage decreases.
        - Increased the player weapon damage/enemy health curve based on rank.
        - Altered some prices in the home base.
        - These balance adjustments ensure a more enjoyable and challenging experience for both new and experienced players.
- Gameplay Improvements
    - The update introduces several gameplay improvements, including:
        - A rewritten mission board generation system, offering increased mission variety by regenerating all missions on every return and basing them on the last two played missions to avoid repetition.
        - The generation of harder missions for players who have survived for a long time, providing an extra challenge for experienced gamers.
        - Additional variations to the Sabotage Mission house layout.
        - Enhanced Kill Target enemies for a more challenging encounter.
        - Warning visuals added to traps, helping players avoid unexpected hazards.
        - A redesigned Boss 5, making it snappier and more engaging.
        - Added variations to Destroy Target barrels and sped up their explosion times to reduce the grind in these missions.
        - These gameplay improvements ensure a more varied, dynamic, and enjoyable gaming experience for all Dust & Neon players.

#### [](#conclusion)Conclusion

The latest update for Dust & Neon on Switch delivers a range of bug fixes, balance adjustments, and gameplay improvements that elevate the gaming experience. By addressing known issues, introducing a more varied mission system, and fine-tuning gameplay mechanics, this update ensures a smoother, more enjoyable, and more challenging experience for players.

So grab your controller, power up your Switch, and immerse yourself in the enhanced world of Dust & Neon.

##### [](#faqs)FAQs

- What platforms is Dust & Neon available on?
    - Dust & Neon is available on Nintendo Switch.
- How do I access the latest Dust & Neon update?
    - Your Switch should automatically download the latest update when connected to the internet. If not, you can manually check for updates in the game’s options menu.
- Will there be more updates for Dust & Neon in the future?
    - The developers are committed to improving and expanding the game. Keep an eye on their official channels for news on future updates.
- Can I submit feedback or report bugs to the Dust & Neon development team?
    - Yes, the development team encourages players to provide feedback and report any issues they encounter. You can reach out to them through their official website, forums, or social media channels.
- Do the balance adjustments in the update apply to existing save files?
    - Yes, the balance adjustments and other improvements in the update will apply to both new and existing save files, ensuring all players can enjoy the enhanced gaming experience.

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