This update is now live on the Empyrean Defense Steam Playtest. Thanks to everyone who’s been testing and sending feedback, many of the updates below came directly from your reports.
✨ New Features
Added left click and drag for easier mouse panning
Added character popup when building first site and performing first upgrade on Verdant Anchorage
🔧 Improvements
Reduced installation size from 3 GB to 1 GB
Improved Pillbox Site targeting accuracy by adjusting attack line-of-sight origin
Updated Site Menu descriptions for improved clarity
Updated mission and loading screen visuals
Added controller-friendly scrolling to the Armory description panel using the right stick
Added left click and drag for easier mouse map panning
Added character popup when building first site and performing first upgrade on Verdant Anchorage
Increased coin and item drop sizes and timers to make it easier to see and pick up
Increased hitpoints bars for sites and enemies and scale to distance to make it easier to see
Increased Supply Drop crate size
⚖️ Balance Changes
Increased the number of rockets available on Graywake Reach from 600 → 1000
Reduced item drop rates and increased drop amounts for all enemies
🐛 Bug Fixes
Fixed incorrect controller icon display for DualShock and DualSense controllers
Fixed an issue where attack range indicators could clip at extreme terrain elevation changes
Fixed an issue where confirming a selected ability on roads, bridges, and water could fail when using a controller
Prevent camera control and using abilities after level loads in but before intro conversation starts
Fixed an issue on controller with picking up coins and items under water
Steam Deck testing is ongoing, with additional UI and controller improvements planned in upcoming Playtest updates.
Full patch notes and development details are available on the Empyrean Defense wiki: