Antivirus Software is Accidentally Wiping Files for Tactics Sim Menace
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Overhype Studios' new tactics sim Menace is hitting early access snags as antivirus software mistakes essential game files for malware, alongside a major patch introducing new pirates and balance tweaks.
If you are diving into the early access launch of the new turn-based tactics game Menace and wondering why it refuses to boot, your security software might be to blame. According to patch notes highlighted by Rock Paper Shotgun, certain antivirus programs are incorrectly flagging the game file GameAssembly.dll as malware and silently deleting it. Overhype Studios, the team behind the notoriously punishing Battle Brothers, confirmed the issue in their latest Steam update and advised players to manually whitelist both the problematic DLL file and Menace.exe to get things running smoothly.
Beyond the file-deletion headaches, the update introduces a hefty batch of new content and balance adjustments for early access players. The patch adds a wider variety of space pirates to contend with, including veteran scavengers equipped with heavy machinegun trucks, alongside crucial quality of life fixes like proper ultrawide monitor support. Combat mechanics are also getting a shakeup with the introduction of a new heat system for laser and plasma rifles, replacing traditional ammunition, and some punishing new EMP units designed to ruin your positioning.
While dealing with overzealous security software is never fun, it is a minor hurdle for a strategy game shaping up to offer the same tactical depth and uncompromising difficulty as its predecessor. Whether you are carefully managing your reconnaissance units or accidentally driving heavy transport trucks over anti-tank mines, Menace is quickly establishing itself as a standout title for the weekend play rotation. Be sure to check out the original reporting over at Rock Paper Shotgun for the full breakdown of the patch notes.
Tags: Menace, PC Gaming, Strategy Games, Early Access, Rock Paper Shotgun
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun