Arctic Adventure: Episodes
Update 1.3b (beta)
Global:
Gauss gun replaced with an experimental prototype with 3 firing modes + max charge can damage Gargantua through his armor.
The snowmobile and its physics have been changed and redesigned.
New dynamic implementation of location lighting.
The fauna of the Xen world now reacts to the actions of the player and other creatures.
Returned multi-core rendering.
Bullet ballistics calibrated and now in real time.
Game levels have been updated, workarounds and ways have been added to simplify the levels.
All available types of grenades are available from the beginning of the game.
Temporary and test changes:
Iron sight is disabled until the next updates.
Flare pistol can now set Combine Assassin on fire.
Changes to locations:
1) Arctic - the location is divided into several maps.
Game zones have been optimized.
Added polar bears and basic stealth elements.
2) Borealis - more small details for the most complete immersion in the atmosphere.
3) Black Mesa - Expansion of the location, useless scenes replaced with attention to the plot.
4) Xen - Visual changes, revitalization of the fauna, simplification of the quest with islands.
5) Aperture Science - Visual changes, more voice phrases and details to the plot.
Cosmetic changes:
Combine Soldiers rework, no more reflections on the armor.
The fire extinguisher now has an instruction sticker, when fired at it, the fire extinguisher will make a boom.
Some of the weapons are retextured, reanimated.
Key characters have been visually updated.
Low poly background models are replaced with new ones.
If the picture on the screen is too dark, you need to enable full screen mode and adjust the screen gamma. Plus added an option for the wide 0 (zero) button on the right side of the keyboard to automatically boost the brightness.
Three News
Over the past year we have had big changes in our team, less professional people are left the team and several verifed joined.
We continue developing second episode and future updates as Studio Black Eagle.
Now about the other news:
1) We recorded brand new Soundtrack for second episode month ago, 40 minutes music overall. With love to original game.
No description, just listen and imagine how it will be in-game.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeDABn8f84t2ojI7WfM1boHEn39iw7kH7
2) Lone Soldier Contest is OVER.
This is seperate mini episode with Adrian Shephard that should connect overall story.
With help of community, here is the results:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNv6PSi8CTE&t=134s
3) Don't Let it Overcharge.
Overcharged mod was in 2 year of development, we also put our development in.
Latest 5th teaser:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y0Z5USfkAk
Outtakes from Developer view:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dcsg4d_euY
Let us know if you want to see it on Steam.
If you still have a questions - welcome to discussion section:
https://steamcommunity.com/app/628410/discussions
Refresh Update 1.1
Changelog:
All available maps improved
Unlocked final scene of part one
New weapon sounds recorded
Overall texture rework
2 new achievements
Known bugs fixed
Weapon lowering on sprint disabled by default
Part 1 official OST is now available to listen:
https://www.moddb.com/mods/arctic-adventure/downloads/arctic-adventure-episodes-episode-1-ost
Next Big patch + Lone Soldier Community Contest
Game Balance & map updates is on the way.
By the way we want to introduce first community contest to enhance overall story.
Adrian Shephard is back! :cozycsgoctwhite:
With new mission: Find and destroy Citadel in Xen world.
We made prototype map with new gameplay variations simillar to opposing force addon.
What's next? We looking for creative redesign and have reward for best version of the map. More info here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agb5zcn98rs&t=6s
We also accepting community translations on different languages, information in this thead:
https://steamcommunity.com/app/628410/discussions/0/2789318172123779421
Patch 1.0.5
Deagle missing reload animation fix
Flaregun can now put explosive barrels on fire & hurt enemies (small damage)
Achievement 'better looking' now properly fixed
Code optimisation, small fixes
Disabled 'hurt' effect by default if player have low health
(Can be enabled by command r_post_draw_hurt 1, effect is reduced now)
Added community text translations by:
MartinSvozil (Czech)
Oliver 'Mr.Duke' Treitler (German)
You can also contribute translation for your own language, more info on this thread:
https://steamcommunity.com/app/628410/discussions/0/2789318172123779421
Maps, Balance updates on the way :cozycrashfish:
...time, Dr. Freeman?
We played pre release version repeatedly and realised that we still need a bit more time.
1 week for playtest (bugfix etc) and some time for Valve to check files.
I hope the situation is understandable, it's all for good reason.
Final release date is December 21.
Now good news: There is a lot of new screens in store page & updated system requirements, working achievements and more!
New engine technologies & Xen location progress:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yyXh-mFut8
Also vote on Moddb mod of the year.
https://www.moddb.com/mods/arctic-adventure
A letter from the north
Since the demo version, the game code has received significant changes, new effects and few odd options have been removed.
With the release, the modification will get steam achievements, some of them will be secret. ːsteamhappyː
The release is scheduled for December 7, 2018.
Demo Version Available
It include 1 actual level.
+You can complete it different ways
+3 easter eggs
+Alternative ending & secret voice
Note: On the first launch change settings as you wish, then restart the demo.
This should avoid possible problems while playing.