Hey everyone!
Beta 15 is now out!
Devlog #71: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmHVPkBhM3E
As we mentioned in Beta 14.9, this is sort of the second half of what we originally planned for Beta 15. It features new grenade-based weapons and tools with networked physics, a new hub called the ‘Burrow’, and a gladiator-style pit called the ‘Sand Scar Arena’. During the rest of the Beta 15 release cycle we’re looking to add creatures and take another look at AI boarding behavior.
Additions
-New Hub: The Burrow - A planetside hub built into a rocky outcrop on an arid desert planet.
-30 new NPCs have been added
-New Mission: Find the Strange Creature (offers reward for finding V’uurog)
-Burrow NPC ‘Kavin Arent’ sells a limited stock of research materials
-The Sand Scar Arena - Found in the Burrow, this arena pits players against numerous waves of deadly foes in a dynamic arena landscape. Crews who survive all rounds will win 10,000 credits!
-Ammo reservoirs can now be found on all ships
-Reloading system: Some weapons now require ammo to function, you can reload these weapons at an ammo reservoir usually found in the armor of each ship. The reservoir replenishes after every jump.
-New Enemy: Jet Bandit
-New Enemy: Armored Mega Ant
-New Weapon: Pulse Grenade Launcher
-New Weapon: Mini Grenade Launcher
-New Tool: Fire Killer Grenade
-New Tool: System Repair Grenade
-New Tool: Healing Grenade
Changes
-Quick respawn talent reduced from 20% per rank to 12%
-Player characters now have some intrinsic damage reduction to help them survive longer during fights
-Base fire extinguisher is slightly less effective
-Removed green reticle on players. This system would prevent players from shooting one another and hampered combat.
-Beam pistols now use ammo
-Colonial Union outpost 448 (Sector 0) has had its exterior mesh tweaked and optimized
-Base stamina for players has been doubled
Fixes
-Changed some mouse behavior to improve experience on some linux setups
-Fixed some rendering issues that prevented detail normals from working
-New save file system should help prevent saves from becoming corrupted if game is closed in unexpected ways
Thank you for your time!
Best,
The Leafy Games Team