👨💻 Development Log • March 22nd, 2025
Server Overhaul • March 22nd, 2025 
The Wipe Update - January 1st to March 22nd, 2025
🔧 Server & Performance Updates
- Upgraded to the latest FiveM artifacts for increased stability and fewer crashes.
- Major backend optimizations to improve server tick rate and reduce stuttering.
- Reduced client-side memory usage, leading to smoother FPS and overall gameplay.
- Fixed random crashes around Paleto Bay, Mount Josiah, Fort Zancudo, and Route 68.
- Reworked how assets load dynamically, reducing headpops and texture loss.
- New Loading Screen and Character Selection with an enhanced spawn system.
- Implemented dynamic loading environment for smoother entry into the game, improving overall performance.
- Reworked Discord Bot. Improvements, Database fetching, etc.
- ALL NEW Change-log/Update Web Application (https://updates.hiddenroleplay.net).
🚗 Vehicles & Economy
- Entirely new garage system with better vehicle storage logic and impound retrieval UI.
- Reworked PDM and EDM dealerships, including bug fixes for PDM financing and adjustments to the EDM system.
- Introduced Hidden 2.0 Daily Driver's Dealership for used car trading and purchases.
- Implemented class-based vehicle handling system (D, C, B, A, S, X tiers) for more distinct performance differences.
- Revamped vehicle economy to balance progression and maintain RP focus.
- Added new crafting recipes to crafting benches.
- Updated vehicle handling lines with performance improvements and bug fixes.
🏙️ City & Quality-of-Life Updates
- All New Legion Square with new gathering spots for better RP interactions.
- Roxwood County Expansion 3 new areas have been added. Farmlands, Jupiter Shore, and an Airport, along with a new mechanic shop and unique activities!
- Hidden 2.0 Pig Farming System reintroduced, allowing players to process meat for profit.
- ALL NEW Drug Systems. In-depth Weed Growing/Meth Cooking.
- ALL NEW Vehicle Chop Shop System w/ Reputation.
- ALL NEW Cocaine Missions w/ Reputation.
- New Newspaper Delivery Job added as a legal job opportunity.
- ALL NEW Trucking Job Overhaul - Inspired by American Truck Simulator.
- Revamped Dumpster Diving system for better material and rare item finds.
- V-Box Voting Reward System reworked to encourage engagement and reward players. Use
/vote to earn rewards! Make sure to USE YOUR FIVEM USERNAME.
- Mask & Outfit Bag System brought back for better immersion when changing outfits and using masks.
- Added "Switch to Civilian" button in the multi-job menu for smoother job changes.
- Zoom In/Out Effect introduced, allowing you to adjust your FOV focus using the Mouse Scroll Wheel for better viewing.
🎭 User Interface & HUD
- Revamped Inventory System with a radial UI for quick access to frequently used items.
- Hidden 2.0 Inspired HUD returns with classic compass, health, and status display.
- Multiple UI themes including percentage meters, radial, and hexagon layouts.
- New customizable vehicle HUD with more options for speedometers and fuel displays.
- A new Interactive Chat System has been introduced, offering a more personalized experience.
/paradise command added to help clear texture loss and improve performance (roleplay it when using).
- Added Radio Click Volume Adjustment command
/setradioclickvol <onVolume> <offVolume> for improved control over your radio volumes.
⚔️ Combat, Movement & Weapon Adjustments
- Hidden 2.0 Movement reintroduced with the old crouch sprint mechanic and transitions.
- Combat-prone system with dolphin diving for fluid movement in gunfights.
- Adjusted movement speeds based on gear weight (loadouts impact agility).
- Weapon damage system overhaul to balance firearms for a fair, immersive experience.
- Removed gun jamming and head trauma effects for smoother combat.
- Hidden 2.0 Vehicle Damage Physics returns, making crashes feel more impactful.
- New weapon research system for unlocking attachments and mods.
🚓 Emergency Services Overhaul
- The Dynamic Traffic Light system has been overhauled.
- Emergency Services with Opticom IR will now automatically turn traffic lights green when using their lights. JUST LIKE REAL LIFE!
👮 Police
- ALL NEW Police Vehicle Pack.
- ALL NEW Police Clothing Pack.
- AI Traffic Stop & Pursuit System implemented for dynamic NPC reactions to law enforcement.
- Improved MDT System for better dispatching and call sign tracking.
🚑 EMS & Fire Department
- ALL NEW EMS/Fire Vehicle Pack.
- ALL NEW EMS/Fire Clothing Pack.
- AI EMS & Fire Medic Response system for EMS to stay busy while call volume is low.
- Advanced LifeLine+ medical system for better injury handling and recovery times.
🛠️ Bug Fixes & Additional Changes
- Vehicle keys in keyrings issue fixed (no more searching for keys).
- Fixed robbery cooldown timers and ATM stress issues for more consistent criminal activities.
- Adjusted item weights for a more realistic inventory system.
- Added new clothing options for both males and females, including more hairstyles.
- Hyper-realistic facial features introduced for better customization in character creation.