The latest patch for the Natural Selection 2 Beta is now available on Steam. If you have pre-ordered the game it should automatically update on Steam. If you would like to pre-order and get instant access to the beta, you can still do so here.

Build 166 change log

• Fixed bug where marine structures were powered up before they were completely built
• Fixed bug where players would sometimes be pushed by an invisible force when inside a vent
• Fixed bug where friction could cause the player to move backwards in some cases
• Fixed sort by player count in the server browser
• Fixed some instances where rifle sounds would loop forever and take sound channels
• Fixed bug where the armory or evolve menu could disappear
• Renamed carbon and plasma to team resources and resources on the scoreboard
• Added weapon attack animation variations
• Added checks to make sure Steam doesn't re-authenticate players
• Added server_shutdown console command so remote admins can restart their server
• Reduced camera shake when taking damage
• Modified chat text to show teammates location
• Improved light halo graphics

We're working on other large changes which are not yet ready to be released. You can stay up-to-date with what we're currently working on with the progress page, our Twitter account, Facebook page, and official Steam group.