Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted Adds Sun Vacuum Feature
▼ Summary
– The latest update (version 1.4) adds the sun vacuum feature from console versions to PC and introduces more hotkeys, bug fixes, and Remote Play Together support.
– The sun vacuum automatically draws sunlight toward the cursor, which is now mapped to the spacebar for easier resource collection during gameplay.
– Players can now cycle between game speeds using the tab key and use number keys as hotkeys for seed packets for improved control.
– The update fixes incorrect placeholder assets in the almanac and reduces the volume of the guitar riff in RIP Mode based on player feedback.
– Additional improvements include resolving bugs, such as preventing polevaulters from leaping over lawnmowers, and adding Steam Remote Play Together functionality.
The latest update for Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted introduces a highly requested feature that significantly improves gameplay on PC. Version 1.4 brings the sun vacuum mechanic, previously exclusive to console editions, allowing players to gather sunlight effortlessly with a single keystroke. Alongside this major addition, the patch delivers expanded hotkey support, important bug fixes, and compatibility with Steam Remote Play Together, addressing community feedback following the remaster’s initial release.
Many players have wondered how the game could be comfortably played using a controller. The answer lies in the sun vacuum, a magnet-like function that pulls sunlight directly to the cursor. This eliminates the frantic clicking across the screen to collect sun while simultaneously managing plants, coins, and defenses. In the PC version, this convenient tool is now mapped to the spacebar, making resource collection far more fluid and less distracting.
Game speed adjustments have also been streamlined. Players can now cycle through different speeds on the fly using the tab key, a welcome improvement for those who prefer faster-paced matches. Additionally, number keys now serve as hotkeys for selected seed packets, allowing quicker plant deployment without interrupting the action.
Visual and audio refinements are part of this update as well. The developers removed what were described as “incorrect placeholder assets” from the almanac, which some players believed had been poorly upscaled using artificial intelligence. Audio levels have been adjusted too, the guitar riff in RIP Mode has been toned down after community reports deemed it overly loud. Patch notes humorously noted, “Dr. Z has been issued a sound complaint by the neighborhood watch.”
Support for Steam Remote Play Together enables cooperative play over the internet, letting friends join in regardless of whether they own the game. Several gameplay bugs have been resolved, including an issue where Pole Vaulting Zombies could incorrectly jump over lawnmowers. For a complete list of adjustments and fixes, players can refer to the official patch notes.
(Source: PC Gamer)
