December 2025 — CombatExtended (CombatExtended-Continued/CombatExtended) delivered targeted enhancements and patch fixes that improve gameplay fidelity, balance, and maintainability for the main mod repository. Key features delivered: - DA_Phrak PhrakShot ability enhancements: Adds a new PhrakShot ability with updated verb properties to improve combat functionality and targeting for the DA_Phrak character. Commit: a2582bfbf294fdebab0ba5c79c64120260a6237f. Major bugs fixed: - VFEE_Apparel_JanissaryHelmet patch logic retention fix: Corrects patch logic to retain specific equippedStatOffsets, removing ToxicResistance while preserving AimingAccuracy and SmokeSensitivity. Commit: d52d9233c534e1cca7b8a68264e9ee01a07f1a9b. Overall impact and accomplishments: - Enhanced gameplay mechanics for DA_Phrak and improved patch accuracy, reducing unintended stat retention and increasing balance. Strengthened patch maintainability through precise, well-documented commits. Technologies/skills demonstrated: - Patch design and targeting, ability integration, regression-safe fixes, and disciplined version control with descriptive commits. Business value: - Improves player experience, reduces patch drift and user-reported issues, and supports maintainable, scalable mod development.