Hey Everyone!
THE TIME HAS COME!
We’re right back from Gamescom & getting ready to open the doors for ORMOD: Directive Playtest #5, and this one brings a pretty substantial batch of new systems, content, and improvements to the game.
Here’s some of what you’ll be able to check out:
New Structure Fortification - More work is going into making structures in the world much more meaningful places to discover, use, and potentially even call home
More Automation - More crafting, more expansion
New Mechanoids - New mechanoid threats are entering the world, including some that can drop Amber Fuel Cells when destroyed
Buildable ATV - Build your own ATV and use recovered Amber Fuel Cells to keep it running as you travel further across the map
Player Built Vehicle Workshop - Players can now construct a vehicle workshop as part of their base and use it to support the new vehicle gameplay loop
POI Improvements & Design - New signage for stores, better layouts & new POIs
New Tutorial - A new onboarding experience has been added to get players into the world and familiar with ORMOD’s core systems faster
Punching, Blindness & Rubber Rounds - Better ways to disrupt a fight
New Chainable Explosives - Boom.
New Lore - (No Spoilers)
Tech + Performance Improvements - A large amount of work has also gone into improving performance, stability, and the underlying tech powering the game
And More!
ORMOD PLAYTEST LIVE // SEP 25 //
Anyone who played in a previous playtest will automatically have access to this playtest (the game will be shown in your Steam library once the playtest is live).
Patreon Amber Supporters - September 23 - 4 PM UTC
48hr earlier access than the official playtest date! This means you get 2 whole extra days to play the game!
Creators & Steel Supporters - September 24 - 4 PM UTC
24hr earlier access than the official playtest date.
DISCORD & STEAM LIVE - September 25 - 4 PM UTC
Rolling access throughout the playtest
Discord sign-ups will receive a key and access information via email from the ORMOD team.
Steam sign-ups will be granted access RANDOMLY via Steam and will receive a notification email from Steam.
Keep an eye on your email and check your spam folder!
Commonly Asked Questions
Can I stream the game when I get access?
Yes absolutely! We also have a Creator Content channel in Discord where you can post a link to your Twitch or YouTube livestreams or videos! (Just make sure it’s actually about ORMOD).
Can I invite my friends?
By default Steam gives all new playtesters a 1+ invite for a Steam friend! (You do have to have been friends for more than 30 days beforehand though… better start sending those friend requests out!).
Are there going to be PvE & PvP only servers?
Yes! ORMOD has official PvE only servers as well as PvP servers. Both support up to 200-300 players!
I just found out about the game! How can I join the playtest?
You can request access right here on steam! We are constantly inviting new people!
See you in game - More details next week!
