Hello all!
Just wanted to update everyone on some changes to how I'll be releasing v1.2 and v2.0 of the game. I know we're now well past the originally anticipated release of v1.2, but it's not without good reason. This post also won't be very long - I just want to get everyone on the same page so there's no confusion!
Release Plans for v1.2 & v2.0
The original plan was to release v1.2 and than follow it up with v2.0 a month or two later (with v2.0 obviously being the large content update), but I don't feel that the changes in v1.2 are enough to actually warrant a "content release", as most of the changes are either QOL improvements or balance changes. The only new content being added are the new bosses, BUT most of the bosses are linked to the arena objectives - so if you've already completed all the arenas, there really isn't all that much new for you to experience in this update.
So, I've instead decided to combine the two updates into one and release it all as v2.0, which will be titled the "Black Market Update". This way, you'll get to experience the new bosses alongside a variety of other new content, which should hopefully make their addition feel a lot more natural as it'll be complimented by all the other new things being added. Otherwise, the bosses really don't add any value to the current game for players that have already completed all the achievements.
What's in the Black Market Update? (v2.0)
The Black Market update adds a new shop called, you guessed it, the "Black Market". The Black Market is unlocked at rank 50, and it adds a variety of new ships, arenas, and cards to unlock using the in-game Power Crystal currency. A lot of the new ships and cards are extremely unique and will require specific builds to fully utilize in a run.
The new arenas being added also have unique gimmicks to them that make it a lot more challenging than the normal arenas you're used to. Some may have obstacles that you need to avoid, cards that are blacklisted from being used, or enemy types that are a lot more difficult to take down. Each arena will challenge you in a different way, so carefully planning your runs is required to beat them!
The black market update is a free content update for all current players, but I do plan on slightly raising the price of the base game to reflect the addition of the new content. (of course if you already own the game this won't affect you whatsoever) In regards to when it'll be released, I'm shooting for late May or early June, but that is of course subject to change.
Questions? Comments? Concerns
If you have any questions or comments you'd like to make about the release changes and the Black Market update, please let me know! I will do my best to respond to all of them. I know some people may be disappointed about v1.2 being combined with v2.0, but I do believe it'll make for a more enjoyable experience for ALL players once it's released.
Hope you're as excited as I am for the release of v2.0!
Thanks for reading,
~ Ben