Hey guys, MrDeath here!
Welcome to our fourth sitrep! In this sitrep we'll talk about two new downpour members, Oculus Connect 5, the winners from the community contest!
And we'll share some info and pictures of some of the new gear coming to the October update!
If you have any suggestions on community involvement be sure to contact me on either : Reddit, Steam discussions or the Discord.
Announcing a free weekend starting on the 26th October on Oculus Home!
Oculus Connect 5
After watching the championship where the top 4 teams of Onward competed for 1st place, meeting numerous VR enthusiasts and seeing our game on the big keynote stage, we can definitely say we had a great time.
It was awesome to watch the finals and we're happy to congratulate the team 'Beginners' with winning the championship!
To see what the finals looked like, be sure to watch the video below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFYW5Ta3D0M
After OC5 finished we all went to the after party to celebrate with VRespawn and the players that attended to OC5.
https://youtu.be/FuweK9q4D7U
Thanks to PooNanners and StealthShampoo AKA DJNICKY for making this possible!
Two new Downpour Interactive team members!
Patrick König
Patrick König joins the Downpour team as programmer! He will be focusing on getting workshop support in to Onward and helping develop the game!
Hi, my name is Patrick König and you might already know me from some of my own projects like Bullets And More (BAM). I have been following the huge development of Onward since the beginning and I'm super excited to join forces and help to make a great game even better.
Favorite thing to work on in Onward?
I'm a programmer all the way and that's why it comes naturally that code is my favorite thing to work on in Onward! I bring a lot of experience from personal game projects (released on PC, iOS, Android) but I also worked on non-gaming network applications written in C++ before I focused more on game development.
Which weapon in Onward do you like the most?
The AK5C because it allows me to also use a red dot sight, suppressor, M9 pistol, smoke grenade and an extra syringe.
Whats your favorite game? (besides Bullets and More)
I definitely have been really into Counter-Strike since the very early days and I still play it a lot with friends but I also really enjoy strategy games and the older Command & Conquer series got a special place in my heart as well.
Which map in Onward do you like the most?
I love Bazaar because it can get super intense and I like the general atmosphere of the map.
What feature do you want added to Onward?
Absolutely climbable ladders. Furthermore I'd really love to see more maps for Onward.
Brad
Hey! My name is Brad and I'm the UX/UI designer on this awesome game! Just like the others on this team, I was a fan first.
Favorite thing to work on in Onward?
While I'm officially "The UI Guy," I enjoy helping in as many areas as I can. With level design, 3D modeling, and some scripting under my belt, I'm always striving to help improve the visuals and user experience of the game.
Which weapon in Onward do you like the most?
I'm a battle-rifle bitch all the way! Give me that SKS!
Whats your favorite game?(besides Onward)
I'm a big fan of hardcore FPS games such as Insurgency and Battlefield (hardcore only). With most of my time in Onward, I usually get a change of scenery when I play Heroes of the Storm.
Which map in Onward do you like the most?
There are a couple maps I enjoy quite a bit, but for me, it's a tie between Bazaar and Quarantine. I'm a fan of the gameplay variety these maps lend themselves to with the long range engagements, tight alleyway CQC, and multiple flanking routes, it creates a fun tension.
What feature do you want added to Onward?
Usable ladders.
Community Contest - winners!
Congratulations to NiN10DO for winning the community contest video!
we'll be reaching out to you guys for your prizes!
1st place : NiN10DO's community contest video
2nd place : LADDERS by Soul Fox Gaming
3rd place : Beginners short short
4th place : Rybec's Onward Movie
Instead of going for a top 3, we've decided to have a 4th place in the prize list!
Upcoming features.
Things to expect in the October update:
Things to expect in other future upcoming updates :
This was the monthly sitrep for October!
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