Developer posts and news about this game.
1.02 Patch Notes Fixed bug where thieves would sometimes not spawn on maps. Fixed UI bug that caused an empty item to generate in the 'Fuse' menu. Fixed issue with controller sometimes not recieveing input in hud. Fixed input latency caused on some machines, shooting should feel
1.01 Patch Notes Updated controller input in settings to now include re-binding for fire, alt fire and dash to any of the shoulder and trigger buttons. Default controller input is now changed to right trigger for fire, left trigger for dash and right shoulder for alt fire. Contro
Shale 1.0 All content has been added to the game and it's time for full release! ːsteamhappyː Just want to start off by saying a big thank you to everyone that played and supported Shale in its early access phase. Here is the official release trailer! New Level and Location This
0.90 Patch Notes This update is primarily for the starting integration of controller support. The framework has been set up and the game now partially includes support for gamepads! Currently with this update you are able to move around the map, fight and loot/buy/sell all with c
0.87 Update Notes This regular update includes fixes and quality of life improvements. All enemies now have health bars which appear after taking damage Fixed audio error on loading screen Fixed co-op health damage calculation error Added item levels to item previews Alternate at
0.85 Update Notes The Level Cap has now been increased to the final cap of 100. As I'm workiing towards the major 1.0 release, the next few updates will slowly begin implementing some more complex systems such as controller support, all of the collectable Notes and Tapes, balanci
0.81 Patch Notes - Added a new small introduction cutscene animation when starting up the game for the first time. For existing players you'll need to remove the settings save file in your appdata/local/shale save files to be able to view it. - Improved hit sound effects on some
0.8 Patch Notes - Six new music tracks - Amount of Shale to collect for skill point reduced 250 -> 200 - Shale cost to generate skill reduced 50 -> 25 - Improved impact visual effects on some common enemies Next update planned for early December. Thank you! ːsteamhappyː- pr
0.75 Update Notes The Level Cap has now been increased to 75 and the initial loading startup has improved efficiency. The Factory This major update includes the addition of the factory location. The newly designed tile set will mean the player will move around the factory slightl
0.7 Update Notes Another regular update including more content and a few fixes. Level cap increased to 70 Added 15 enemies and 6 bosses for levels 55-75 (Next update will increase cap to 75) 5 new player bodies and heads to unlock 4 new character and backpack tints to unlock 4 ne
0.5 Update Notes The Forest This major update includes the addition of the forest location. The newly designed tile set will mean the player will move around the forest slightly differently to the previous city variety. For all enemies, the player will travel between city and for
0.42 Update Notes Another regular update including more content and a few fixes. Level cap increased to 45 3 new common enemies for level 45 1 new tape and 1 new note to collect 1 new character body and head to unlock 1 new car model and 1 new wheel model to unlock 1 new car tint
0.41 Update Notes This regular update mostly includes more content and a few minor fixes. Level cap increased to 40 3 new common enemies for level 40 3 new bosses for level 40 1 new tape and 1 new note 1 new character body and head 1 new car model and 2 new wheels 2 new car and w
0.4 Update Notes Skill Points With this update I've finished off the levelling and skill system. Now once you level up or collect enough Shale (only by pickup), you'll be given a skill point which you can apply at your car. This process requires you to have at least 50 Shale and
0.33 Patch Notes - Fuse UI now showing numbers above 1000 formatted correctly - Lighting and colours at the Players Car UI improved contrast - Colours of Tapes improved contrast - Corrupt Boss level 30 Shotgun accuracy improved - Possessed Enemy level 30 physics fix on death - Ch
0.32 Update Notes - Level Cap increased to 30 - New level 30 Acid, Possessed and Consumed enemies - New level 30 Acid, Possessed and Consumed boss types - Hit and Critical Hit Marker added 0.32 Unlockable Additions - New "Sun Chaser" car model and 4 tints - 5 Player body models,
Patch Notes 0.31 - Map Travel now prevents rolling the same enemy that the player is currently on. - Corrupt Mine traps size scaled for visual clarity. - Corrupt Mine traps now also used in Possessed map locations. - Corrupt Shale Thief audio fix. - Corrupt Boss damage vfx locati
0.3 Update Notes The Consumed This faction of enemies are a crazy half-human half-machine, bullet, fire and explosive pack with some knives thrown in. This part of the update includes 6 enemies, 3 mech bosses, new tile sets and level layouts, 4 new music tracks, 2 fire hazards an
0.22 Update Notes NPCs New NPCs, friendly "Junkers" will now spawn around the map and the starting location. You will be able to trade with some of them. These traders will have 3 items (1 health, 1 junk, 1 weapon or armor) to trade but will also have a chance to drop a rare "Set
Early Access is now live for Shale! With this initial 0.21 release I've added another boss at level 20. I've also added new fire modes for the receiver weapon part. Now there are semi-auto and burst fire modes via trading, looting or crafting and full-auto mode via the upgrade ve