Welcome back Marines!
It has been quiet on Mars recently. It’s merely a calm before the storm. That being said, we’re back and happy to announce a new major content patch.
The patch is going to be pushed out later this week and will bring the following updates:
The “Capture Point” mode:
- A completely new game mode for The Red Solstice where you have to secure important strategic points all over the map.
- Points vary in difficulty and can award you with different buffs and supply drops that may even contain legendary items!
- Face off against increased wave and enemy strength!
- To survive this onslaught you’ll start out with an increased energy level.
- Capture Point mode can be played in addition to other game modes, or completely by itself, where each match can take from 20-40 minutes.
- This resulted in us removing the wave cap, thus ensuring that the Evac item can still be used after wave 15.
Medals:
- You are now able to earn a wide range of medals (more to be added in future patches).
- A lot of the medals are hard to earn and will require a serious amount of expertise.
- Each medal that you earn will improve a certain portion of your character’s abilities.
- Only the best marines are good enough to earn all the medals!
Multiplayer controllable NPCs:
- You´ve asked for them, so here they are!
- Free lobby slots can be filled with your Survival mode NPCs.
- Each player can control up to three NPC.
- You can freely switch between your Marines, use their skills, and manage their inventory!
- Note: More usability might be introduced to multiplayer NPCs depending on user feedback
Skill balance:
- Due to the work we’re investing into the medal system, we’ve ended up balancing some of the skills and will continue to do so in the future
- Demolition: Sentry drone will now shoot every 3 seconds (down from 7) while getting a 50% damage reduction (this results in an overall ~17% damage increase and a lot less overkill damage).
- Assault: Precise module won´t reduce your health anymore and T1 sensors give a permanent bonus to your critical chance now.
- For detailed changes take a look at our changelog or check the updated in-game descriptions.
- Upcoming skill changes will be discussed on our forum. Don’t miss the chance to give us your feedback!
You want more, marine?
You’ll get it!
We’re already working on our next content patch featuring:
- New MP missions
- An alternative way to evacuate the colony
- A whole new sector to play in
- More balancing
- …and a lot more!
Next patch date and detailed information will be announced soon after we have finished fixing bugs that might occur during the following weeks.
We are also preparing some play with the devs events. Exact time will be announced tomorrow.
Don´t forget to give us your feedback and suggestions on our forums!
We are still here and working hard on The Red Solstice as long as you keep playing it!
Good luck, marines!