We have a major update currently in the works which we intend to release sometime in the next couple of weeks or so, this will bring improvements as well as some new features. We'll detail a few things we are currently working on as well as discuss some of the recent changes we've made to our store packages.
Engine Sounds & Additional Optional Vehicle Controls
We have fresh engine sounds to fit with the different engine types for boats, with the current outboard type remaining the same. These sounds will also bring unique start-up and shutdown sounds as-well.
In addition to these sounds we are adding the ability to manually shut-down and start-up the engine on all vehicles. For users who wish for their engines to start automatically, as before then they simply have to hold accelerate for a second and it will automatically start. For races and first spawns the engines will auto-start.
Another change we are adding is to make headlights more useful by increasing the range and brightness levels of default, this should make it easier to see in night races or driving around in general at night.
There will also be an option to manually control your headlights, which can be enabled in the game options (otherwise behavior remains automatic). This allows you to turn your headlights on or off at any time, with them automatically being turned off when the engine is off.
Improved Customization Behavior
One of things we are looking at is making it easier to apply paint jobs to vehicles across all parts. Going-forward you will now be able to set the pattern on the 'Body' of a vehicle and it will be automatically matched up and carried over to other parts such as different hoods, spoilers and side skirts.
Another change we've made is that when you switch through parts and items, not just for vehicles is that the customization system will now try and match up the current pattern and variant with the next item you pick. For instance, if you wanted a painted version of a vehicle rim, and switch through the list you will see a painted version until you switch the variant. We are looking at expanding this to color presets as well, so you can preview paint jobs for vehicles very easily as you go through the list.
Improved Roads
Something we've been working on is overhauling the roads and overall road-side detail, starting with the main island of Mataara. This includes markings, signage as well as things like the occasional pot-hole or roadworks detailing.
Some areas have also recieved considerably more detail such as this waterfront area in Mataara shown above. Here can serve as a good vehicle meet-up spot, and also has access to a boat dock on the shoreline.
We've worked on the race track area to bring it up to par with added detailing such as tirewalls, track graffiti and improved landscaping. We intend to have this track now feature in the race events system. We want to look at adding further races as well to add extended variety to the already 20 or so races in the system.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/976050/Capsa__Starter_Pack/
Store Changes
We are changing the line-up of packages we have for sale in the Steam Store. This is from a point of view of trying to make things clearer and more attractive to purchase and we’ll detail what these changes are.
We now have a ‘Capsa Standard Edition’ which is basically just the normal free to play game plus the starter pack most of you will have already bought already. It will be the same price as the Starter Pack individually, and there is zero different between already having the starter pack DLC separate or even continuing to buy the DLC separate, its just a way to make stand out what is the core package for the game on the main page.
What is included in the starter pack is changing, but before we go into details of what these changes are, we will say that anyone who purchased previously won’t loose anything, and new stuff you’ll automatically have access too as-well.
The main changes are that we are now including additional items for the Homes that were previously sold separately, as well as all essential customization for the pets such as all the base fur patterns for Cats. The price has also been dropped going forwards.
Users who purchased Capsa before it was free-to-play have essentially a copy of the Starter Pack so will continue to gain anything the Starter Pack gains.
Second to this is we are also combining the pattern packs to be around theme, and not character type. An example of this is where previously we had novelty pattern packs for Pets and Character, we are going to combine this going forwards, and add support for things like the home sofa pillows and some compatible vehicle hoods.
The Vehicle Novelty Patterns pack will be divided up into smaller packages around specific paint job themes, with the first being “Fire and Lightning”. The difference here is that these will work with every vehicle going forwards and have a significantly lower price per paint job type. Anyone who bought the pack previously will not lose out and will receive these individual packs as they are released.
Vehicle kits are being removed from sale, and we plan on implementing a form of progression system that hasn’t had all its details worked out yet to obtain these going forwards. Anyone who bought the packages already will continue to have these parts unlocked. The main driving force here is that we want to make things straighter forward on what you need to buy and can buy.
The Home Essentials DLC comprises of several home kits, not all of which will not be transferred to the Starter Pack and will be released separately. Examples of these will be the Retro and Modern kits. As with other packs, if you bought this combined package you will just get the individual as they are released.
We hope to have new releases out for the re-arranged and divided up packags likely to coincide with our next update, which we hope to have finished in the next two or so weeks and will have more information on those then.
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