Hey guys, we’re pushing a new update into the beta branch which adds a new night mission and rain weather effects. As a part of the new rain effects we’ve created a new GPU particle system that is optimized for VR and will enable us to add new complex effects within the performance requirements of VR.
We’ve also focused on improving the experience for players with limited space with the addition of smooth locomotion and a new periscope mode that makes it possible to target enemies without having to walk around the periscope as it rotates.
Next up we’re going to be starting work on the Open World with a world map being the initial focus.
Change log:
New content
- Added a new random mission at night
- Decreased submarine signature size at night
- Enemies will fire flares to try and locate the submarine at night
- Added chance of rain
- Improved the offshore platform model and textures
Quality of life changes
- Added a new ‘fixed mode’ toggle switch to the periscope so people with limited space or tethering issues do not need to walk around as the periscope rotates
- Added smooth locomotion option in addition to dash locomotion
- Added smooth locomotion speed control
- Added translate options relative to head direction or hand direction
- Option to hide hand when interacting with controls.
- Increased resolution of periscope view