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EchoQuest v0.7–0.9: Multiplayer Arrives

The biggest milestone yet — EchoQuest is now a real multiplayer game. Players can see each other, fight together, chat, trade, and even PvP.

v0.7.0 — Multiplayer Infrastructure (Feb 5)

• Server infrastructure for multiplayer scaling
• Shared enemies that all players can see and fight together
• Real-time player positions and map rooms
• Docker deployment support

v0.8.0 — Chat, PvP & Trading (Feb 8)

• Multiplayer chat with map, global, and whisper channels
• PvP combat (opt-in) with level-based matchmaking and respawn protection
• Player-to-player trading system
• Admin multiplayer monitoring hub

v0.9.0 — Spells, Audio & Hotbar (Feb 11)

• Spells and Powers system with heal, damage, buff, and shield types
• Items and monsters are now fully database-driven with admin editors
• Audio system with music crossfade, sound effects, and volume settings
• Desktop hotbar with 10 slots (drag from inventory, mouse wheel or number keys to select)
• Achievement perks that grant permanent passive bonuses

Going from single-player to multiplayer changed everything. The game feels alive now — seeing other players running around the same dungeon is something else entirely.

— Bruno