V0.9 is now live!
As mentioned in the last announcement, this update is not compatible with prior saves. If you're enjoying your current playthrough then I would recommend disabling the update until you're ready. I apologize to those who are inconvenienced but it has been necessary to do this before the release of V1.0.
Patch notes for Beta update V0.9:
-Rune/Socketing System
A Socketing System has been added for Weapons, Armor's and Accessories which will allow players to increase the base stats of almost any equipment that can be found/purchased in ATE:TH. All stats can be increased.
For example- ATK, HP, MP, AGI, LUK, MD, MAT etc.
Runes can be found in three variations.
+1
+3
+5
All equipment has a different amount of Socket Slots which Runes can be equipped into. The maximum amount of Slots which equipment can have is three. +1 and +3 Runes can be dropped from monsters, found/looted in the environment and acquired from various chests around the Universe. +5 Runes are rarer and more difficult to find. The Socketing menu can be accessed from within the "Equip" tab.
-AI Adjustments for most friendly/neutral alien races
Various races have had further adjustments to their AI.
If you killed one of these NPC's in prior versions, the NPC would generally begin running away from you in fear. In V0.9, killing an NPC may still result in them running away, but may also result in the NPC getting gutsy and attacking you. If you begin killing NPC's which are running away, they may decide to stop running and will begin to attack you instead, in self-defence.
Balloon Icons have also been added to help display the emotion of the NPC.
-New areas have been added to Planet Hopa and Planet Everest
-Day/Night and Climate System Tweaks
In prior versions, entering a building would pause the Day/Night cycle. In V0.9, the Day/Night Cycle will still continue operating even when inside of a building. Make sure you have your Flashlight/Lantern handy when scavenging at night!
-Ancient Inscriptions have been added across various Cave Networks around the Universe. These Inscriptions also have a Quest Line which can be triggered from Planet Seria.
-Lighting Update
Lighting inside of most buildings has been increased to help players navigate in night-time environments.
-Planet World Maps Cosmetic Upgrades
Various Planet World Maps have had small cosmetic upgrades/changes.
-Environmental Loot Adjustments
Runes, Weapons and more can now be looted/found a bit more frequently
-Various small bug and passability fixes
-Other various adjustments and surprises
Expect another announcement soon for the final release date of V1.0
If any bugs are found, please continue posting them in the forums.
Thanks, everyone!