Greetings, pilots!
Remote Reaper: FPV Drone leaves Early Access on October 14! And you can try version 1.0 right now - the preview branch is open to everyone.
Thank you all for your support throughout Early Access. Your feedback, bug reports and suggestions made the simulator what it is today. And the 1.0 release is NOT the end of development: many more updates and content are still ahead!
🧪 How to install version 1.0?
Open your Steam library
Right-click Remote Reaper: FPV Drone and select "Properties"
Go to the "Betas" tab
Select the "version_1.0_preview" branch
This is a test branch, so some bugs are possible. If you find anything - let me know in the Steam community or on Discord, your reports directly shape the release. You can switch back to the stable version in the same menu.
New content
🛩️ Air target interception
"Shaheds" and missions against them are coming to the simulator. You'll no longer work only against ground targets: intercepting an air target means completely different flight dynamics, a different approach, and mandatory use of air-burst detonation.
🏁 Racing mode
A new mode for those who want to sharpen their piloting: a race against the clock. Version 1.0 includes the first three tracks.
🎯 New missions
Hunting enemy MLRS, an enemy infantry raid under cover of fog, and other new tasks.
💨 Smoke as an FPV countermeasure
The enemy now uses smoke screens to hide targets. Keep this in mind when planning your attack run.
🎓 Expanded training
A new training scenario covers target engagement and racing mode.
Visual improvements
🌿 Updated map visuals
The maps have received major visual improvements: they now have much more low vegetation. It can be disabled in the settings if you prefer.
💥 Vehicle damage visualization
Vehicles that have been hit but not destroyed now look the part: extra visual effects and visible damage.
Controls and interface
🎮 Better gamepad support
The simple control mode now works on gamepads too, and menu navigation has become more convenient and predictable. This is especially noticeable on Steam Deck.
🧭 OSD compass and target markers
A compass has been added to the OSD and can be enabled in the OSD editor. Target markers on the compass can be turned on or off in the settings.
📋 Updated mission screens and statistics
The mission start screen now shows more information about the mission itself and the weather conditions, and the final screen now includes statistics. Mission descriptions have been reworked, and missions can now have preset weather.
🔧 Bug fixes and stability
A lot of work went specifically into fixing bugs and improving stability.
Haven't added Remote Reaper: FPV Drone to your wishlist yet? Do it now - Steam will notify you on release day.
See you on October 14, and until then - I'll be waiting for you in the preview branch!