This community was amazing in this year, and special peoples like this community deserve the happiest of Christmas times.
So..
We are wishing you all Merry Christmas
Now we are working on the next chapter, what has different look, mechanics, enemys than before.
We are reworking the menu, making new VR mechanism ( which you couldnt see in another vr game ;) ), some UI fix and an huge update for Youtubers! :)
Thanks a lot!
Cheers,
Xreal Team
UPDATE - Story Mode Chapter 02 - 2017.12.14.
We also made a couple other improvements & fixes, here’s the full changelog:
Updates to A-Tech Cybernetic have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client (in on-line mode) is restarted.
These changes affect the Early Access game and the Free Demo build too.
Watch Our Chapter 02 Trailer on our Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/g9kiFv_BJ9w
Update v0.8.4.3
Sorry for the long silence, we grabbed a little more than we could handle at the time. But here’s the list:
Complete narration overhaul
Complete Zombie AI and animation overhaul
Melee overhaul
A new chapter of adventures
Swarm mode updates
Literally thousands of bugs fixed (and several dozen more bugs features generated as side effect)
Even more linear gameplay (we never thought that this might be a good thing)
Optimization tweaks, the game should even run below the minimal hardware
Additional sounds in many places
Graphics improvement all around
Checkpoint system, save and load options
Details
Chapter 1
We completely ditched the previous narrative, both the voice acting and the story. Yaaaay. (Sorry guys who actually liked it).Now it contains strong language, so faint hearted beware!
Removed the “flashback” scene. It made no sense.
Added a new introduction period where you gradually get access to the features of the game.
Added some hand-holding to the first corridor (“what the hell am I supposed to do”)
Serious (according to our GFX team, go see for yourself) graphical improvements to the main chamber.
Overall removed every obstacle from the main path, you can play using only locomotion (some areas are still only accessible with teleport but they aren’t needed for the story)
Removed many “where the f.ck did these come from” moments
No more facetearing maniacs running from the rooms that merge with your body because they are so fast.
Somewhat improved loot, more HP in the later stages of the map. (and overall more LEWT)
Improved pathing and corridor layout (You won’t stuck on everything, maybe only on every 2nd or 3rd object.
The Network (the matrix-thingy) drops you out automatically after completing the task. Which is now much more obvious.
Object clipping, like lights and fires is fixed
Chapter 2
It’s finally implemented. We won’t go into details because explore it for yourself, but we can tell you it was seriously reworked based on your feedback. When you find ways to break it please message us and we will include your name in the next patch notes (Eternal fame, infinite money etc. might come with it).
Enemies
A massive all around rework. Basically everything changed.
Noticeably stronger enemies. Much more HP and damage (even if you play on “tea party” difficulty you might notice it).
Body shots do way less damage than headshots.
Their animations are more responsive, they react if you hit them.
Improved AI and overall behavior (no more running in one place)
Sometimes sneaking is an option (to a certain degree)
Melee improvements. You have to hit them properly to do damage, melee weapons are OP AF. You might throw the enemies across the room with a proper hit. But if you let them come close, you can get overwhelmed in mere seconds. High risk, high reward.
If you just b.tchslap them they might collapse but they will get back up and get revenge for the offense.
Brute (the big chubby guy) is much more durable now, acts like the tank he is.
The shooter enemy is much more dangerous now, take cover.
The fast enemy is tearing you to pieces in a few seconds.
New teleport effect on the teleporting enemy
Objects
Fire now damages properly and much deadlier now
HP station recharge is gradual and the total amount is increased
HP pickup health restore reduced from 50 to 20
Armor pickup armor given reduced from 50 to 25
Door opening panels are now much more consistent in both behavior and visuals
Multiple objects received new interaction sound
Force pull is now twice as fast
Keycards open the door consistently
Everything gameplay related (crates, drawers etc.) is now colored yellow, and has a distinctive lighting method
Everything that is not related and was yellow before was recolored to grey
On the Store page, you'll find the Download Demo button here (scrolling down, in the right sidebar):
Let the feedback flow in again, we’re counting on you to tell us if it’s pure gold or real shit what we’ve just made - or something in between
Chapter 02 - System Warning: Attention
System Warning: Attention!
Mutants have overrun the control room as a way to protest against having to face a massive number of players willing to eliminate them in the coming CHAPTER 02.
But don't be afraid! ;) Update launch will be on 14.12.2017 at the latest or sooner!
Do not miss the upcoming contents, put the game to wishlist if you have not done it yet.
Next Update:
New Animations
New Narrations
New Weapons
New Enemies
Chapter01 full rework
Demo Update
Story mode Chapter02
Chapter03 Preparations :)
Thanks for all your feedback!
If you have a good idea or any suggestion please don't hesitate to send us a
message. Your feedback is very welcome and by giving your input you also
become a part of the development process! :)
See you soon
Xreal Team
Story Mode - Chapter02 - Trailer Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9kiFv_BJ9w
Hi Guys!
We are so tired but we are working really hard on Chapter 02 and Chapter 03. If everything goes well this weekend we are publishing it .As we know that you are all very eager to get your hands on the game's next piece, we wanted to make the wait a little more fun by bringing you a new A-Tech Cybernetic pic to lay your eyes on! So, what do you think of the flamethrower? Do you think it's an essential gadget against the mutants as a mid-ranged weapon or would you rather use guns / rifles and take them out from a safe distance? Thank you all for the support, this is amazing.
Next Update:
New Animations
New Narrations
New Weapons
New Enemies
Chapter01 full rework
Demo Update
Story mode Chapter02
Chapter03 Preparations :)
Meanwhile, how do you like the new video? :)
Cheers,
XrealTeam
Chapter 02 - We are close
Hello Guys!
We are working really hard on Chapter2. It'll be the bigest update what we ever made. We just need to add a few more things such as new voiceovers, and test the whole thing to pieces and then we can hopefully deliver it to you, as a free update.
New Animations
New Narrations
New Weapons
New Enemies
Chapter01 full rework
Demo Update
Story mode Chapter02
Chapter03 Preparations :)
Thank you all for the support and feedback! :)
The Xreal Games Team
The Team behind A-Tech Cybernetic
Hi guys,
As we’re here talking to each other about A-Tech Cybernetic for a while now, we thought it’s high time we introduced our team to you all :)
We’re an independent game development company from Hungary, Europe, A-Tech Cybernetic is our first project together under the Xreal Games logo, although all of us has game development experiences from the past. We’re still a small team and until last week we were working remotely from our homes, but in that setup communication can be quite a tough challenge, so we decided it was time to appoint a proper gathering place, and here we are, posing proudly in our new headquarters in front of our game poster ;) But don’t worry, we don’t just pose for pictures all the time - some of us had to be dragged by the ear to stand still and smile as long as the photo was taken anyway - actually we can work like a zombie all day long, not even glancing out of the mighty sparkle of our beloved monitors and all we can think of is...brains...khm, I wanted to say games :)
As we’re a small team, it might take a little more time to develop things and to fix any bugs that you report, but we’re always listening to you. Actually we can’t wait to read your feedback you do post from time to time - when we get to read your opinion posts it’s like little puppies gathering over one bowl of food, it’s just not puppies but geek devs and not a food bowl but a the monitor of that person who first discovers that you wrote something about our precious little game. We develop A-Tech Cybernetic with all our hearts and minds, basically 24/7, and we really want to create something great for you and for ourselves.
If you want to know more about the members of our team, do let us know. We can drag them into the spotlight one-by-one every once in a while ;)
Cheers,
The Xreal Games Team
Chapter 2 is coming very soon!
Hey all,
We're getting closer and closer to releasing Chapter 2 of the Story Mode for you :) As we know that you are all very eager to get your hands on the game's next piece, we wanted to make the wait a little more fun by bringing you a new A-Tech Cybernetic pic to lay your eyes on! So, what do you think of the flamethrower? Do you think it's an essential gadget against the mutants as a mid-ranged weapon or would you rather use guns / rifles and take them out from a safe distance?
Get ready for Chapter 2, it's really just a few days now before you can play it ;)
Free Update: Chapter 2 is coming soon!
Hey guys,
We have really good news for you! In the past weeks we've been quite silent as we were working hard to bring you a great Chapter 2 story content, and it's almost done ;) We just need to add a few more things (such as new voiceovers, yey!) and test the whole thing to pieces and then we can hopefully deliver it to you sometime next week, as a free update, naturally.
As we said before, we're also working on a boss fight for Chapter 2, but it might not release with this update if it needs more tweeking (we want to make it reaaaly good). But! We decided to release chapter 2 next week, with or without the boss fight, but what matters is: YOU CAN CONTINUE the mutant-shooting run in the story mode too (well, actually restart it, but then you can play way more than before ;) we plan to add the checkpoint system with this update, if all goes well)! So, fingers crossed :D
Also, take a look at the f*cking brutal guy on the pic above! What weapon would you want to use to finish him? (*well, no, you can't use an M60 Machine gun, I know you'd want that but pick something else^^)
Alternatively, just let us know what you've been up to lately: have you played / seen anything memorable - well, you know - aside from this news piece here ;) ?
Boss Fight is coming soon! Check out the WIP pics!
Hey y'all!
In the past weeks we've been working hard on Chapter 2 in general and the boss fight at the end of it. We thought we'll show you some work in progress pictures so you see that we're NOT resting on our butts waiting for a miracle to happen ;)
So, the boss fight will take place in the Hangar, a very exciting environment, with tons of great places to hide / attack the boss:
The boss will have an energy shield & a vicious red robotic eye:
...Aaand, rockets ;)
So, what do you think of it so far? Will you have fun beating the boss?
Also, what do you think is the number #1 most important element of a good boss fight? Or what was the best boss fight you ever had in a game? Tell us ;)
P.S. Chapter 2 and its bossfight will of course be a free update to all who already own the game. If this was a question :)
Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween to all of you!
As a little treat, you can still grab A-Tech Cybernetic with 15% OFF! *Discount offer ends November 1st 10AM PDT
And here's a little insider info for you just for reading this announcement: once the Halloween Sale is over, the base price of the game will be permanently increased, so be fast and grab your copy now before it's too late.
