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Patch Notes: New Features

Hey folks! There are a *lot* of new features this week for you to check out. Next week we're changing gears to bring you more content & bug fixes.

Fossil Hunters Patch Notes

Beta Version 2017-12-08

New Feature: Schematic Snapping

  • Now, fossils will snap to a schematic if they are placed on one
  • This takes the frustration out of aligning fossils to big schematics!

New Feature: Powerups

  • Find powerup ponds deep underground to gain special powers!
  • Speed: Move Faster
  • Stamina: Drag Fossils Faster
  • Strength: Dig any dirt in a single blow!

New Feature: Golden Idols

  • We've placed ~one~ golden idol for you to collect
  • More golden idols are on the way

New Feature: Barriers

  • Gem Slabs
  • Destructible Walls
  • Schematic Barriers

Improved Settings Menu

  • Better thanks to your feedback!
  • Temporarily removed from the Start Screen

New Level Patching System

  • You probably won't notice, but we now have the ability to patch specific levels where we made improvements.

New Levels!

  • We've added the first pass of the Final level set, 21-28!
  • These include Backer Skeletons!

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed anti-gravity issue
  • Fixed unsubmittable Schematics in various levels
  • Fixed Fossil materials in final level set (21-28)
  • Cleaned up the Start Screen
  • Fixed an issue that caused some big fossils to be immovable
  • Fixed an issue that caused the Level Select to crash on final level
  • Fixed an issue where a schematic would complete, but not destroy fossils or open elevator
  • Fixed an issue that prevented users from changing resolution

Thanks go out again this week to our beta testers from Kickstarter. You've been a huge help, keep up the feedback!