Task Scheduler: A built-in cron-based scheduler lets you write RAT Script that runs automatically on a recurring schedule — hourly, daily, on specific days of the week, or any custom cron expression. Tasks can be enabled/disabled, triggered manually with Run Now, and each run is tracked and audited.
Game Server Script Functions: Seven new built-in script functions give event scripts direct control over the game server: `gs_start`, `gs_stop`, `gs_restart`, `gs_status`, `gs_broadcast`, `gs_countdown`, and `gs_countdown_cancel`. Countdowns support milestone announcements (T-60m through T-1s), configurable interval broadcasts, and cancellation. Broadcasts can be routed to in-game say, Discord, or both.
Text Match Event Type: A new `text.match` event type fires for every raw telnet console line, providing the full line as a `$raw_line` token. Use script conditions like `contains($raw_line, "...")` to react to any output the game server produces.
Administration
Owner Recovery Token: Running `rat5-agent --issue-owner-token` starts the server normally and prints a one-time recovery token to the console log. Use the token from any connected RAT 5 Client to create a new Owner account, even when owner accounts already exist. This eliminates permanent lockout scenarios without touching the database.
