Hello. Commander!
I would like to inform you of important information prior to the update.
Please read to the end!
Update delayed
During the month of December, a series of unfortunate incidents occurred.
The computer I was using for development is broken.
Fortunately, a friend donated his computer to me. It's a bit old, but better than nothing.
It seems like it will take a long time to move the data to another computer.
The boiler in the house is out of order. There was an uproar.
My eyes are getting weird. I'm going back and forth to the hospital for an overhaul.
is almost done, but it still has a critical bug
And I've been infected with Corona again...
What a horrible life...
For this reason, i have to postpone the update to January.
I'm really sorry.
I ask for your understanding.
For those of you who are disappointed, I would like to inform you of some Q&A and future plans.
And some extra rewards.
So what's the plan?
1. The description of the game in the steam store will be changed.
I will change the game description to be more intuitive. more detail.
New images will be added, and some images already uploaded will be changed.
Arcade mode and main story descriptions will be added.
2. Spearhead's timeline is now split into two.
The 'Main Timeline' is a world in where classified organization have been successfully created and remain stable.
The 'Arcade Timeline' is a world where classified organization never existed and humanity's efforts have failed.
There is absolutely no connection between the two timelines.
The stories in 'Main Timeline' are very serious.
The background of 'Arcade Timeline' is dark, but the story will be bright.
In both timelines, stories worthy of the game's title will be added.
3. Support for Spearhead will continue until 2024.
I will support until 2024 to provide more experiences to users who enjoy Spearhead.
At the same time, i plan to develop other projects in parallel with the update.
Support for Spearhead may not end even in 2024. may be extended.
By the way, what is the difference between 'until' and 'through'? English is still difficult.
4. From January next year, i will give you a wallpaper every month.
Wallpapers featuring the characters of Spearhead are given every month.
The address where you can get the wallpaper will be posted along with the news, so always check it out!
If there is a theme you want, please let me know.
5. The story of the 'Main Timeline' isn't over yet.
Spearhead's backstory and story don't quite fit the Bullet Hell style.
It's a very dark, somber, serious atmosphere. (Not an arcade)
However, i will try to present as many stories as possible with different techniques and in a suitable way.
Q&A
○ Loadout, weapon customization, additional weapons...etc
This feature will be implemented in Arcade Raid mode.
In the 'main timeline', it will be implemented in some missions to be added later.
○ Anything other than defense?
I`m planning various modes to provide a more diverse experience.
Sniper missions in embassies, VIP escorts in quarantine zones, counter-terrorism operations in large hospitals
I`m planning missions that require tactical movement.
○ Are there any characters from other countries?
Of course there is.
Mexico's 'Fantasma', France's 'Weaver', Indonesia's 'Bentik', USA's 'Catcher', etc...
If possible, I would like to add agents from multiple countries to the story without overlapping.
○ Multiplayer! cooperation!
The most requested
To start with the conclusion, it is difficult to implement with the 'Spearhead' build.
That doesn't mean it's impossible. I mean it's difficult.
It wasn't built with multiplayer in mind, so even if i start developing right now,
i can't guarantee how long it will take.
I`ll consider this request once the game enters the stabilization phase.
And...?
After the next update, the roadmap will change.
To be precise, the roadmap until the last quarter of 2023 will be determined.
There are no changes to the roadmap already posted.
A paper model will be added.
One enemy, one arcade character
It will be distributed together with the free paper model DLC.
Free!
In the meantime, the reason why there was no notice in Japanese is because the friend who was in charge of the Japanese translation got a job.
So, I am only asking my friend to translate in-game.
I ask for the understanding from Japanese users.
Regards
I'm really sorry to bring you unfortunate news.
I`ll try to update it as soon as possible.
Always take care of yourself and hope to see you in the next update.
I should be a bit careful too.