Spatial Ops Unleashes Free Map Customization Update
▼ Summary
– Spatial Ops has released a free update called the ‘Blueprint Combat Update’ for the Meta Quest platform, expanding its map creation tools.
– The update introduces real-time map editing before multiplayer matches, with new tools like Undo/Redo, hazardous zones, floating barriers, and in-level text.
– It adds an online map library, the ability to save a host’s map, new templates, and custom rulesets for elements like bot difficulty and weapon tuning.
– A new co-op survival mode has been added, supported by an ‘Enemy Spawner’ object and a Flashbang weapon, alongside a paid DLC props pack.
– This follows a previous post-launch update from August that added bHaptics support, achievement tracking, and other features.
The latest free update for Spatial Ops significantly enhances the mixed reality shooter’s creative potential, introducing powerful new map customization tools, custom rulesets, and a cooperative survival mode exclusively for Quest users. Dubbed the ‘Blueprint Combat Update,’ this release empowers players to shape their combat arenas like never before, fostering a more dynamic and personalized multiplayer experience.
A standout feature is the new real-time map editing capability. Players can now modify levels directly in the lobby before a match begins, with all participants seeing the changes unfold live. This system is bolstered by practical tools like Undo and Redo functions, allowing for quick experimentation and refinement. The update also expands the building toolkit with new environmental objects. Designers can now place hazardous damage zones that gradually deplete player health, deploy floating barriers for vertical cover, and even add text directly into the level to guide or instruct other participants.
Beyond live editing, the update introduces robust systems for sharing and preserving creations. An online map library allows the community to browse and access player-made arenas. Hosts can now save their custom map layouts, and new pre-built templates provide a starting point for construction. Perhaps most impactful for gameplay variety is the addition of customizable rulesets that can be saved directly to individual maps. This lets creators fine-tune nearly every aspect of a match, from bot intelligence and friendly fire settings to specific weapon statistics and armor visibility.
For players seeking a unified challenge, the Blueprint Combat Update adds a brand new co-op survival mode. This wave-based experience is supported by an ‘Enemy Spawner’ object, giving map makers precise control over where adversaries appear during the fight. To aid in survival, a new Flashbang weapon has been added to the arsenal, providing a tactical option for crowd control.
Alongside the free content, a new paid DLC pack called the “Corrupted Technology Theme” is now available. This cosmetic add-on provides a unique set of props and objects to further distinguish custom maps.
This substantial update continues the post-launch support for Spatial Ops, which launched fully last year. It follows the ‘Pulse Protocol’ update released this past August, which brought features like bHaptics support for tactile suits and sleeves, in-game achievement tracking, campaign rebalancing, an extra-large map template, and new options for the Quest-exclusive Arena Mode. Spatial Ops is available on the Meta Quest platform, with a separate ‘Campaign Edition’ also offered on Pico devices.
(Source: Upload VR)
