Patch Notes — Version 2.2 — March 7, 2026 — NeoCars Steam update #23432

### 🎮 New Feature **Shield Bar — Equalizer Style** - Brand new animated shield bar with **48 bars** that move like an equalizer. - Visual feedback is now clearer and more dynamic. ### ⚖️ Balance **Vampire (Lifesteal) Nerf** - Lifesteal reduced from **1%** to **0.1%** per item. - Now heals **once per second** instead of constantly — no more unkillable builds. **Spawn Enemy Item Rework** - Now also **increases the max number of enemies on screen** (+1 per 5% bonus). - Feels more impactful when stacking multiple copies. ### 🐛 Bug Fixes **Explosion item not working** - The explosion item now works correctly — enemies in range actually take damage. - Explosion radius increased to **10 units** and visual effects added. **Shield regenerating on its own** - Fixed the shield regenerating passively without any items. It now only regens through items. **Car disappearing in Rogue mode** - Fixed a bu...