Helios

Helm Boy Studios · Interdiction Studios

Released: Jul 16, 2021
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Last updated: 13 Sep 2026, 00:47 GMT

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13 Jan 2024Developer post
The End. Shutting down on 15th of January
It is with very heavy hearts that Rareden and I have decided to suspend work on Helios indefinitely. This is a decision that we have agonized over for the better part of a year. This project has taken a massive toll on us both and we've come to the conclusion that it's just too m
07 Dec 2023Developer post
QOL Fixs
Greetings, We're pleased to roll out an update packed with fixes and improvements that enhance your gaming experience. Here's a breakdown of what's new: VRIK Fixes and Improvements: Resolved the notorious "Chicken Arm" bug reported by community members, rectifying T-pose issues.
19 Nov 2023Developer post
Regular Update
We have primarily been focusing on adding in some content features for gameplay, along with some features to allow creators to use this content easily and expand on it with their own games. Stay tuned for these updates to follow. Updates in this build: Fixed loading outdate Conte
07 Oct 2023Developer post
QOL and Social systems update
Hello There, In this minor update, we're bidding farewell to outdated social systems and introducing a new, more robust system that addresses previous limitations and bugs. While you may not notice significant visual changes, these improvements work behind the scenes on our backe
16 Sep 2023Developer post
Game Update Complete: Patch Notes
Hello there We're excited to announce that our latest game update is now complete! Thank you for your patience during the update process. Here's what's new and fixed in this update: VOIP 2 - Proximity Voice: Voice chat/VOIP is now spatially integrated into the game world, with re
Hello there
We're excited to announce that our latest game update is now complete! Thank you for your patience during the update process. Here's what's new and fixed in this update:
VOIP 2 - Proximity Voice:
Voice chat/VOIP is now spatially integrated into the game world, with realistic effects such as sound occlusion by walls and echoes in environments.
Microphones: Creators can place microphones and speakers within their worlds. When you speak, your voice will project through in-game speakers. This brings an element of authenticity to scenarios like live stage events or PA systems.
Speakers: Microphones project your voice through in-game speakers, creating immersive scenarios like live events.
Walkie Talkies/Radios: Explore unique and atmospheric situations with player communication through walkie talkies. They'll be particularly interesting for scenarios like spooky maps.
Megaphone: Equip a megaphone to project your voice over a considerable distance in-game.
These Voice props will be made available to make creators through the Creation Kit shortly.
Voice Bubble: In the new Audio settings, you can tune how far away you hear other players from your point of view. This customization ensures a tailored audio experience that suits your preferences.
UI Improvements:
New UI System: Audio settings in the UI has been updated to use our new UI system. The Old UI will be progressively phased out.
Bug Fixes:

Fixed a bug with finger values in VR causing the arms to be affected rather than the finger bones This issue was caused in editor when creating a avatar, which was resolved a while ago but this update applies a automatic fix without needing to reupload.
Fixed Avatar being too high if switching when in VR seated mode
Fixed FOV slider in desktop resetting
Fixed Logout issue with VOIP eliminating the need for game restarts.
Fixed VOIP after a group map travel
Improved viseme system: We've replaced the old viseme system with a more natural and responsive one.
Improved VR Streaming Support: Our support for VR streaming applications like Virtual Desktop has been improved, ensuring smoother gameplay for those who prefer this mode.
Social system upgrade:
Please note that the social system upgrade will be included in a future update. We've chosen to focus on delivering a better experience without cramming too many changes into this update.
We hope you enjoy these enhancements and the improved experience. Your feedback is invaluable to us, so please don't hesitate to share your thoughts and report any issues you encounter.
Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to seeing you in the game!
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15 Sep 2023Developer post
Update Downtime: Enhancements in VOIP📣, UI, and More
Dear Players, We're excited to bring you an important update that includes significant enhancements. To roll out these improvements smoothly, we will need to schedule some downtime for maintenance. Community meetup for this update will be 1:30am UTC 16 September Maintenance Sched
12 Aug 2023Developer post
Progress Update: Enhancements in VOIP📣, UI, and More
Progress Update: Enhancements in VOIP, UI, and More Hello there, We're here to share a progress update on the upcoming patch that's in the works. While it's not ready for prime time just yet, we're excited to give you a glimpse of the significant features and improvements that ar
16 Jun 2023Developer post
Helios Community Meetup
Helios Community Meetup Hope to see you there!
03 Jun 2023Developer post
📣 Community Announcement: Game-breaking Bug in Epic Online Services
Attention community members, We hope this message finds you well. We wanted to bring to your attention an ongoing issue that has caused significant frustration among our community. A game-breaking bug has emerged within the Epic Online Services (EOS) component of Epic's infrastru
18 May 2023Developer post
Enhanced Stability and VR Improvements
Enhanced Stability and VR Improvements We've dedicated significant effort to improving your gaming experience with Patch , This update prioritizes stability enhancements, focusing on resolving crashes and addressing VR-related issues. Read on to learn more about the changes: Fixe
Enhanced Stability and VR Improvements
We've dedicated significant effort to improving your gaming experience with Patch , This update prioritizes stability enhancements, focusing on resolving crashes and addressing VR-related issues. Read on to learn more about the changes:
Fixes:

Enhanced Stability:

Invested substantial effort into hunting down several memory issues that were causing random crashes and unpredictable behavior.
Modified the engine XR system initialization to prevent exceptions in Steam's VrClient.dll on specific systems.
Fixed crashes related to avatar switching, map switching, and repeated menu opening in desktop mode.
VR Improvements:

Addressed the Full Body left leg tracking issue to ensure more accurate tracking in virtual reality environments.
Improved text chat functionality: messages will no longer fade out if received while typing.
Adjusted transparency of VR menu buttons to enhance visibility during gameplay.
Known Issues:

P2P Connections: We are aware of an ongoing issue with P2P connections, which may fail for some users due to limitations in Epic Online Services. Rest assured, we are actively working on a solution and eagerly await a fix from their end. We greatly appreciate your understanding and patience.

VR Compatibility: It's important to note that DX12 and Vulkan are not currently optimized for VR usage. For the best VR experience, we recommend continuing to use DX11.
Future Work:
In our continuous effort to improve your VR experience, we've prioritized the development of a new, more VR-friendly UI system. This upcoming system will address multiple issues present in the current VR UI implementation, ensuring smoother interactions and improved usability. Our team is working diligently to create a seamless experience on both desktop and VR platforms. Expect further updates on this exciting development in the near future.
Additionally, we are actively exploring the integration of SRT or RIST streaming, allowing you to effortlessly capture your local machine's screen and share it with other players during multiplayer sessions. Stay tuned for more information on this feature!
Your feedback is valuable to us! If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for further improvements, please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team or use our dedicated feedback channel.
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28 Apr 2023Developer post
Helios Community Meetup
Helios Community Meetup It's been a while, see you there!
22 Mar 2023Developer post
Build 10826403
* Added condition for hidden items on Mod.io, now show a hidden icon on the default avatars chest * Fixed crash related to hidden items on Mod.io * Moved several UI components over to newer more stable UI systems to avoid engine instabilities * Fixed engine bug with widget compon
11 Feb 2023Developer post
Build 10528472
Updated engine to 5.1.1 which includes many engine fixs. Fix neck issue with standard VR IK
22 Jan 2023Developer post
Build 10376933
Fix hosting issue not assigning map ID to session. Added simplified interaction system for map creators.
13 Jan 2023Developer post
Build 10312261
Added BHaptics support. Added DMX Fixtures content. Fixed a crash with avatars. Fixed a grip issue causing characters to drop local grips
09 Jan 2023Developer post
Unreal 5.1 Now Live
Live branch of the game is now on unreal 5.1 Updated avatar+ world video tutorials to come, website text documentation has been updated helios-vr.com/documentation Thank you all for your patience and support with this update Feature list from previous post Primary Features New de
Live branch of the game is now on unreal 5.1
Updated avatar+ world video tutorials to come, website text documentation has been updated helios-vr.com/documentation
Thank you all for your patience and support with this update
Feature list from previous post
Primary Features

New desktop animation system for more natural movements. Includes Animation sharing system allowing for applying animations across different rigs.
Steam Workshop has been replaced with Mod.Io, creators now require a Mod.Io account to upload items. This change also resolves a long standing stability issue in the game.
Streamlined Avatar Creation pipeline, Avatars are much easier to create.
SteamVR/OculusVR/OpenVR have been replaced with OpenXR
Lumen+Nanite VR Supported
Added Unreal's GamePlay Ability system, Map creators can utilize these for their own game actions giving players abilities or using them for simpler interactions.
Updated Japanese translation. For any other game translations feel free to reach out on the discord if you would like to aid in translations
Improved IK compatibility for different rigs
Many bug fixes, crashes and UX improvements
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01 Jan 2023Developer post
5.1 Update Going Live
Monday January 9th 12am UTC Helios will shift the live branch to Unreal 5.1 version of the game. Primary Features New desktop animation system for more natural movements. Includes Animation sharing system allowing for applying animations across different rigs. Steam Workshop has
Monday January 9th 12am UTC Helios will shift the live branch to Unreal 5.1 version of the game.
Primary Features

New desktop animation system for more natural movements. Includes Animation sharing system allowing for applying animations across different rigs.
Steam Workshop has been replaced with Mod.Io, creators now require a Mod.Io account to upload items. This change also resolves a long standing stability issue in the game.
Streamlined Avatar Creation pipeline, Avatars are much easier to create.
SteamVR/OculusVR/OpenVR have been replaced with OpenXR
Lumen+Nanite VR Supported
Added Unreal's Game Play Ability system, Map creators can utilize these for their own game actions giving players abilities or using them for simpler interactions.
Improved IK compatibility for different rigs
Many bug fixs, crash's and UX improvements
This is not a 1.0 release and Helios is still in the Early Access stage so we will continue to rely on our amazing community to help us test and test and test.
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04 Dec 2022Developer post
5.1 Update progress
The 5.1 version of the game and creation kit is ready to move to the Unreal 5 branch of the game in steam. You may wish to backup and Creation Kit projects before it changes to 5.1 at around 1am UTC tomorrow.
30 Oct 2022Developer post
Unreal 5 Update Progress
Due to unreal 5.1 being unlikely to release till later on next year, Helios will be updating live branch to Unreal 5.0.3 in the near future with some engine fix's brought back from 5.1 Stay tuned for full list of new features.
13 Aug 2022Developer post
Unreal 5 Progress update
Work continues on polishing the Unreal 5 branch of the game and community testing has already begun. However, due to various bugs in Unreal Engine 5.0.3 we have decided to delay release of the 5 version of the game until Unreal 5.1 which will fix a lot our current issues. This wi