The team continues to make progress on updates to the game, and we will be pushing patches more frequently now that the engine update is completed.
Updated gameplay video and screenshots
We wanted to thank everyone who helped us grab some new gameplay footage and screenshots for the store page on steam. Here is a link to the new Alpha gameplay footage.
https://youtu.be/LRQFd8KqJak
We will be making some new videos over the next couple weeks to go thru some tutorials on building out you chassis, setting up squads, and of course Faction Wars functionality as it arrives.
Latest patch notes for build 0.0.7.4 released 3/15/15 :
Redesigned UI
- Games now opens up into Hanger
- Play now button will let you access SP and MP games
- NOTE: The FW Map is not in this current build, will return shortly as its being redesigned.
Weapons rebalance
- Removed energy as a weapon restriction
- Added extra info to the weapon/equipment popups in the hangar
- Beam lasers changed to burst fire weapons like the Nuclear Fusion Cannon
Hanger Updates:
- Illegal parts are now removed automatically when switching chassis on a new build and when editing an old illegal configuration.
- Added addtional info to Weapons/Equipment tooltips
Misc BUG Fixes
- BUG FIX: Music slider in options now saves correctly
- BUG FIX: Deployable turret now shoots one laser bolt instead of two.
- BUG FIX: Fixed bug where it would go completely dark in the hangar when you alt tab in fullscreen.
- BUG FIX: Chat no longer clears when opening the hangar.
- AI now waits until countdown is completed to start spawning and they now spawn in 5 second intervals instead of 10.
- AI now switches configs on respawn.
- AI will now rebalance teams on respawning.
Key Features from patch 0.0.7.3
- Faction Wars - You are now able to join a faction, including joining a squad to a faction.
- Squads can now promote and remove members from their squad.
Whats up Next?
- SteamOS/Linux we are still working to resolve some issues with the Steam overlay. Please keep a tab on forums for more info.
- AI updates. Working toward better AI of SP modes and Online modes.
- Faction Wars. Along with AI updates we are continuing to work toward fully functional online campaign system.
- New missions and mission types.
- BUG Fixes