Fixed Up Island F to offer a better look/feel!
Fixed Up Island F to offer a better look/feel!
Fixed Up Island F to offer a better look/feel!
Desperation
- Released
- May 14, 2021
- Platforms
- Last updated
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Developer postOriginal post- Developer post
Patch Notes 1.38 (Changed 3rd Person View)
New - I've moved the 3rd person camera closer to the player's character. This should align with the "Horror/Survival gameplay Desperation is going for! News - I made a few changes and fixed a few bugs. - I'm currently working on a whole new way to play Desperation so stay tuned f
Original postNew
- I've moved the 3rd person camera closer to the player's character. This should align with the "Horror/Survival gameplay Desperation is going for!News
- I made a few changes and fixed a few bugs.
- I'm currently working on a whole new way to play Desperation so stay tuned for more updates on the new game mode! - Developer post
New Map "Genesis"
Added the new map "Genesis" I've been very busy recently but I plan on making the transition into free-to-play for the Early Access time of Desperation very soon. I had to wait at least 2 months from the last sale date. That time is now!
Original postAdded the new map "Genesis"
I've been very busy recently but I plan on making the transition into free-to-play for the Early Access time of Desperation very soon. I had to wait at least 2 months from the last sale date. That time is now! - Developer post
Quick Update - Updated "Mountains" Map
- Added a decent amount of resources to the "Mountains" map - The map should now be properly playable - Added a new enemy to the maps "Mountains" and "Island F" - Reduced the number of Exploders spawning within the map "Mountains"
Original post- Added a decent amount of resources to the "Mountains" map
- The map should now be properly playable
- Added a new enemy to the maps "Mountains" and "Island F"
- Reduced the number of Exploders spawning within the map "Mountains" - Developer post
Quick Update - Mountains Map added, worked on Island F as well
The map "Mountains" is a WIP and is not fully ready for play. This map is a smaller map and will provide players with a faster-paced and more dangerous environment to survive in. Enemies will be around every corner so be prepared!
Original postThe map "Mountains" is a WIP and is not fully ready for play.
This map is a smaller map and will provide players with a faster-paced and more dangerous environment to survive in. Enemies will be around every corner so be prepared! - Developer post
Hot Patch - Changed the material on most wooden structures
- Changed the material on most wooden structures - Updated the Tent Item to show in which direction/position you will spawn
Original post- Changed the material on most wooden structures
- Updated the Tent Item to show in which direction/position you will spawn - Developer post
Hot Patch - Added Stone & Iron resources and fixed the Ui map for "Onyx"
Added Stone & Iron resources and fixed the Ui map for "Onyx" Also increased the frequency of airdrops on Onyx from every 30 minutes to every 15 minutes Worked on a few networking/performance optimizations
Original postAdded Stone & Iron resources and fixed the Ui map for "Onyx"
Also increased the frequency of airdrops on Onyx from every 30 minutes to every 15 minutes
Worked on a few networking/performance optimizations - Developer post
Hot Patch - Optimization for Onyx Map
Optimized the Foliage within the Onyx map which should offer better performance Also added a few things to the Safe Zone area
Original postOptimized the Foliage within the Onyx map which should offer better performance
Also added a few things to the Safe Zone area - Developer post
Quick Patch - Removed Forest Road/Added Onyx with updated Foliage
Removed Forest Road map Added Onyx map with updated Foliage
Original postRemoved Forest Road map
Added Onyx map with updated Foliage - Developer post
Hot Patch - Changed Torch , worked on train yard area, random teleport
- Changed the torch to offer a better look/feel - Added multiple items to the Trainyard - Temporarily removed under map teleport due to randomly being teleported. Will fix it asap to ensure you won't infinitely fall if you somehow glitch under the map.
Original post- Changed the torch to offer a better look/feel
- Added multiple items to the Trainyard
- Temporarily removed under map teleport due to randomly being teleported. Will fix it asap to ensure you won't infinitely fall if you somehow glitch under the map. - Developer post
Patch Notes 1.37- Added a Poi
New - Added Poi - The map will now show Pois
Original postNew
- Added Poi
- The map will now show Pois - Developer post
Patch Notes 1.36 - New Pois
New - Added a few new pois that have lootable containers/areas - Worked on the Starting areas aesthetic - You can now encounter the Exploders, so be careful and kill them before they get too close!
Original postNew
- Added a few new pois that have lootable containers/areas
- Worked on the Starting areas aesthetic
- You can now encounter the Exploders, so be careful and kill them before they get too close! - Developer post
Hot Patch - Removed Crosshair
Removed the crosshair as a test to see how the game feels without one. I also added a few lootable crates within the Pois and will be adding more in the near future
Original postRemoved the crosshair as a test to see how the game feels without one.
I also added a few lootable crates within the Pois and will be adding more in the near future - Developer post
Hot Fix - Thirst Bar
Fixed the Thirst bar using the stats for Hunger instead of Thirst
Original postFixed the Thirst bar using the stats for Hunger instead of Thirst
- Developer post
Hot Patch - UI changed
Changed UI such as Health, Stamina, Thirst and Hunger Worked on ladders. Players might get stuck if approaching a ladder at a very slow speed
Original postChanged UI such as Health, Stamina, Thirst and Hunger
Worked on ladders. Players might get stuck if approaching a ladder at a very slow speed - Developer post
Patch Notes 1.35
New - Added airdrops to Island F - Added a new area to Island F - Updated some of the UI - Removed all maps except Island F and Forest Road - Fixed the lighting of the attachable weapon flashlight
Original postNew
- Added airdrops to Island F
- Added a new area to Island F
- Updated some of the UI
- Removed all maps except Island F and Forest Road
- Fixed the lighting of the attachable weapon flashlight - Developer post
New Map : Island F! Decision to go free to play during Early Access.
New - Added a new optimized map called Island F. This will be the new default and worked-upon map. Over the past 6 months, I have been working on a few different maps and learning along the way. I feel that my experience will now allow me to create a map that will be fun to play
Original postNew
- Added a new optimized map called Island F. This will be the new default and worked-upon map. Over the past 6 months, I have been working on a few different maps and learning along the way. I feel that my experience will now allow me to create a map that will be fun to play on, look good and run well on most hardware. Unless feedback is received on this, I will be removing every other map in the near future. This will allow me to focus all of my attention on one map and make it the best that it can be. At the moment, the map for Island F has been removed but it will be added very soon.BIG NEWS - Free to Play for Now
-Desperation was always intended to be a hardcore survival PVPVE game with hints of an RPG. Over the past 10 months, it's been apparent that most players of Desperation were playing solo. This has made it very difficult to gather the proper data I require to tweak and fix the PVP aspects of the game.
I understand that $20 or even $5 for an early access game is asking a lot for most people. I want to provide the best game that I possibly can and with the current numbers of players and the lack of PVP data/feedback, it's just impossible. Therefore, I will be starting the transition to free to play for the duration of Desperation's Early Access stage.Special Thanks
- I want to thank everyone who has bought Desperation and supported me thus far.
Without you, I wouldn't have been able to continue working on Desperation and my dream of creating a game that I can be proud of and share would have faded. Your support has impacted me and helped me more than you know. For anyone who was willing to try my game but refunded it, I want to thank you as well and apologize. I'm sorry Desperation did not meet your expectations and I fully understand your decision. That drives me even further to continue and work on Desperation to increase its quality and fun factor. I hope to meet everyone's expectations in the near future and will be working hard to.
I hope everyone understands my decision and will continue to support me. Thank you again.Fixes/Changes
- There were a few audio glitches that would occur during most melee animations. The audio was initially added for extra feedback but has been removed for now to offer a better experience and will hopefully be re-added later on.
- The amount of particles on screen during rainy/snowy weather conditions has been greatly reduced to help with the impact of performance. Know that this is hardly noticeable and the player will definitely still see plenty of snow/rain particles on screen. - Developer post
Patch Notes 1.34
New - Testing out a more advanced loot system for the ai soldiers. Ai will now spawn with random gear and weapons for you to loot! - The game will now save upon loading into the map. This should help with any first initial save issues and not require the host to save once creatin
Original postNew
- Testing out a more advanced loot system for the ai soldiers. Ai will now spawn with random gear and weapons for you to loot!
- The game will now save upon loading into the map. This should help with any first initial save issues and not require the host to save once creating a new game.Fixed
- Fixed the sound of the weather not playing properly
- Optimized a few of the maps with better cullingComing Soon
- I will be adding new unique enemies to the game alongside more weapons and mechanics! Stay tuned for more updates and goodies!Thank you to every for supporting this project!
- Developer post
Patch Notes 1.33
New - When a player leaves, whether it be by using the quit , disconnect or main menu button. The game will now save automatically.
Original postNew
- When a player leaves, whether it be by using the quit , disconnect or main menu button. The game will now save automatically. - Developer post
Updated to Unreal Engine 4.27
I have updated the engine version. This will help with future development. I have also updated a few minor things within the game.
Original postI have updated the engine version. This will help with future development. I have also updated a few minor things within the game.