V27.1 notes (#31)

Author: kassibuss

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+title: Alpha v27.1 Release Notes
+summary: Release notes for NEOTOKYO;REBUILD v27.1
+author(s): kinoko, FCC
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+# Alpha v27.1 Release Notes
+2026-03-02 kinoko, FCC
+
+* [Download v27.1-alpha build](https://github.com/NeotokyoRebuild/neo/releases/tag/v27.1-alpha)
+* [Install NT;RE (client)](/guide/install/)
+* [GitHub Issues (Bug reports and feature requests)](https://github.com/NeotokyoRebuild/neo/issues)
+
+## Gameplay fixes/changes/additions
+* Changes to vision mode shaders to bring them closer to parity
+* Fixed projectiles getting stuck to geometry
+* Fixed snipers not going invisible when a spectate target zoomed in
+* Fixed the player camera leaning when observing in third person
+* Players now properly bleed when shot by other players
+* Increased post-round chat time to 15 seconds
+
+## Gamemode fixes/changes/additions
+* Fixed `neo_restart_this` resetting the gamemode to CTG on non-CTG maps
+
+## Bot related fixes/changes/additions
+* Bots now throw grenades from cover
+* Recon bots now utilize super jump for faster map traversal
+* Bots can now climb ladders
+* Bots now use smokes as concealment when retreating from threats without thermal vision
+* Bots now actively investigate gunfire sounds during search behaviors
+* Bot can now always see the ghost carrier, regardless of cloak state
+* Bots now follow the NAV_MESH_CROUCH attribute in map nav meshes
+* Fixed bot CTG navigation stuttering that occurred during breakaway runs
+* Server skips automatically adding bots if a map has no navmesh
+* Updates to bot pathing to discourage moving through deadly hazard areas
+
+## Experimental Bot Weapons Trading Behavior
+
+* Bots can now trade or donate their primary weapon with their commander
+* To trigger this behavior, look at a bot follower while you do not have a primary weapon in your inventory
+* Requires enabling the bot commanding feature with ConVar `sv_neo_bot_cmdr_enable 1`, and pressing use on friendly bots to collect them as followers
+* Known issue: Bot followers can sometimes crowded too close for this behavior, so place a waypoint ping to move followers to an optimal throwing distance.
+ 
+ ## Map fixes/changes/additions
+ * Fixed navmesh paths in Oilstain and Dawn/Dusk
+ * Reduced the generation step size of `nav_generate` to create more precise nav area connections
+ 
+## HUD fixes/changes/additions
+* Added a medium verbosity option to the extended killfeed (displays kills and objective captures) - enabled by default
+* Fixed the damage report background transparency
+* Fixed HUD transparency
+* Removed black bars when spectating
+* Post round timer now displays the actual time left until the next round instead of the full remaining round time
+* Match point and Sudden Death messages no longer display before the start of a new round
+
+## UI fixes/changes/additions
+* Fixed chat and scoreboard text size on Linux
+
+## General fixes/changes/additions
+* Changed default network setting values
+* Update game name stylization
+* Fixed screen size change breaking brightness
+* Reduced various console spam
+* Inspected the elevator shaft and the out of order elevator on Rise
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