Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation v2.4 is Packed with Awesome Improvements and Vulkan Support Plus, grab the FREE Co-Op Map Pack DLC and check out the Ashes Steam weekend sale today to save up to 50%
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What's new in v2.4:
Vulkan Support: Vulkan is a graphics-rendering API that offers enhanced OS compatibility and performance. Some of the benefits include reduced CPU load time and the ability to work on other tasks, plus CPU scaling that takes advantage of multiple cores. Vulkan also runs on different OSes (Windows 7, 8, 10), and still receives all of the advantages as if it were running on the latest OS.
UI Improvements: A full menu reworking makes the game more accessible with new orbital ability icons, improved chat displays, and more.
Campaign and Scenarios: Several scenarios and all 3 campaigns have been updated to refine difficulty levels, adjust to the changes of previous updates, and improve the user experience.
Modding: Modders have access to more parts of the game and will benefit from several changes that makes modding more intuitive.
Balance: Changes to air units, anti-air, drones, and dreadnoughts will improve strategic diversity. The Substrate also received some additional changes in order to differentiate themselves from the PHC.
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v2.4 is now available. If you don't own Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation or its DLCs yet, make sure to grab them for up to 50% off before the sale ends on August 28th!
FREE Co-Op Map Pack DLC
https://youtu.be/ZjR94-5l-hg
Grab a friend (or two or three!) for some epic battles on 9 brand new maps designed specifically for cooperative play. Spawn points are placed to keep teammates close together to allow for combined attacks and strategies. Clearly defined resources for each player prevents any fighting over spawn locations or expansion opportunities and keeps the maps fair and balanced for everyone.
New Map Info Below:
Delta Serpentis: Step into complete chaos in this medium-sized 4v4 arena. Navigate carefully around terrain, but be careful - defenses could be waiting to ambush you at every turn.
Gamma Draconis: If you like fast-paced and aggressive, this 2v2 desert map is for you. Combine efforts with your teammate for a deadly push through the map’s center, or favor a more devious approach by focusing your enemy's flanks.
Leporis: Build up an economy and grow your army before facing down your opponents. Built for 4 players (2v2) and to give plenty of breathing room, the battles on this map will be large and epic.
Mirach: Choose your paths carefully on this medium-sized 2v2 desert map. Large mountains and a wide basin limits movement, so you’ll have to plan ahead in order to get the drop on your enemy before they get the drop on you.
Merga: This long and narrow 3v3 map is surrounded by lava. Strategize carefully about whether or not you want to duel with your lane opponent, or combine attacks with your teammates for a decisive push.
Rigel: A turtler’s dream, this medium 2v2 map has only a single pathway through its center. You’ll need to concentrate all of your efforts onto the central killing field in order to be successful.
Ross 128: Narrow choke points and multiple pathways across this small 2v2 map for different strategies and attack paths. If you’re quick, you can lock down sections of the map and create some serious roadblocks for your opponents.
Talitha: For players who like huge, long battles with two team mates, Talitha features a wide open battlefield on the desert lowground and is the biggest 3v3 map to date.
Trappist: Designed for 3v3, but playable in many other game modes, the center of this medium-sized map contains a massive stockpile of resources. You’ll have to move quickly to prevent it from falling into your enemy's hands.
More info on the FREE Co-op Map Pack DLC can be found here.
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Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation and its DLC are currently up to 50% off on Steam through August 28th, 2017.
For more information, visit www.ashesgame.com
See the full changelog here.