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Author: kassibuss

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+title: Alpha v26.0 Release Notes
+summary: Release notes for NEOTOKYO;REBUILD v26.0
+author(s): kinoko, FCC
+
+
+# Alpha v26.0 Release Notes
+2026-02-22 kinoko
+
+* [Download v26.0-alpha build](https://github.com/NeotokyoRebuild/neo/releases/tag/v26.0-alpha)
+* [Install NT;RE (client)](/guide/install/)
+* [GitHub Issues (Bug reports and feature requests)](https://github.com/NeotokyoRebuild/neo/issues)
+
+## Gameplay fixes/changes/additions
+
+* Added the knife to the Support loadout
+* Fixed Assaults not unlocking the M41S at Corporal 
+* Fixed not being able to reload right after shooting
+* Fixed scoped weapons disappearing when switched to while holding aim
+* Fixed being unable to ADS during freeze time
+* Smoke particles inside walls are now culled (parity)
+* Added an option to disable sounds that are played to client when taking damage. Disabled by default.
+* Added `sv_neo_teamdamage_assists` - a server cvar to enable/disable negative assists
+
+## Gamemode fixes/changes/additions
+
+Various changes to the JGR gamemode:
+
+* Rounds now go to overtime if Juggernaut is being activated after the round has ran out of time
+* Changed the max score to win to 20 
+* Reverted round time limit to 4 minutes
+* Teammates of the JGR can now score points (experimental)
+
+## Bot related fixes/changes/additions
+* Bots now pick up the ghost in CTG mode, and iteratively share individual enemy positions with their bot teammates
+* Bot teammates position themselves relative to the ghoster for protection and scouting behaviors
+* Sole survivor bots wait in ambush near the ghost
+* Fixed bots trying to shoot the ghoster across voids of a map, or focusing solely on the ghoster without covering threat angles
+* Fixed GetSpreadInfo assertion for bot behaviors
+ 
+## HUD fixes/changes/additions
+* Fixed bottom-left info color
+
+## UI fixes/changes/additions
+* Various UI fixes and improvements
+
+## General fixes/changes/additions
+* Added cvars to turn off and tweak intensity of viewmodel bump
+* Improvements to third person muzzle flash FX
+* Improvements to first person tracers
+* Simplified dynamic crosshair calculation
+* Fixes for voice chat related issues
+* Exorcised the ghost worshipping cult operating out of Saitama