We've got quite a lot of movement on our branches today!
Version 2.2 - Free DLC Update goes Beta
First off, we're moving the free update of the DLC to our beta branch! You can now find all the free content that will be coming with our Into The Rift DLC on the beta branch! Patch notes can be found here and in-game: https://forum.avorion.net/index.php?/topic/8886-update-22-into-the-rift-dlc-patch-notes/
Beta Branch Version 2.1 goes Default
Second, we're moving version 2.1 from the beta branch to the default branch, after performing well for quite some time! Also, we need to make some room for version 2.2. You can check out the full list of changes here: https://steamcommunity.com/games/445220/announcements/detail/3177863801817106474
Into The Rift DLC Open Beta Weekend!
Finally, we're doing an OPEN BETA of the Into The Rift DLC over the weekend! This is how you get access to the Into The Rift Open Beta branch (USE AT YOUR OWN RISK): Right-Click on Avorion in your Steam list, Properties -> Betas -> Select branch 'Into The Rift Beta'.
This beta won't be available for dedicated servers and will be going until Monday, 14:00 CEST.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Almost Biweekly Stream 26.07.22
Head over to Twitch (www.twitch.tv/boxelware) to find out what kind of insights we have collected from the two closed beta(s)! What kind of feedback did we receive? What are the resulting decisions we have made for the DLC? We will then continue talking about the further developments we're working on right now and of course answer questions from twitch chat in the QnA at the end of the stream.
Almost Biweekly Stream 12.07.22
Join us on Twitch to watch the 'Avorion: Into the Rift' DLC trailer together with us and the community! We will announce the official DLC release date during the stream and on top of that, we'll hand out closed beta access to our eager community members in twitch chat! Of course, we will respond to your questions in the QnA at the end of the stream and talk about the general state of development as per usual. We're excited to get closer to the DLC release and take you with us on this journey in each Almost Biweekly Stream!
Almost Biweekly Stream
Almost Biweekly Stream
Almost Biweekly Stream
Avorion Beta Branch Patch 2.1 - Patchnotes
While we're working hard on the DLC, we're also fixing some issues! Here's a small patch with some of the more urgent fixes in it.
Beta Branch Note: These changes are currently available on the beta branch. The beta branch is for testing experimental changes and for finding and fixing errors.
This is how you get access to the beta branch (USE AT YOUR OWN RISK): Right-Click on Avorion in your Steam list, Properties -> Betas -> Select branch 'Beta Branch - Newest Changes & Experimental Features'.
Gameplay
Added new visuals for cargo drops
Searching for weapon type in the inventory is now possible
You can type "Laser", "Cannon", "Railgun" etc. to find weapons that match that type
Bugfixes
Fixed an issue where damage numbers for Railguns and other piercing weapons weren't shown properly
Fixed an issue where connection to servers with custom ports didn't work in the "Join via IP" window
Fixed an issue where stations of NPC factions weren't repaired like they should
Fixed an issue where the containers of the Hackathon mission had a too high security level
Fixed an issue where weapon names weren't translated properly in the ship armament overview
Fixed several issues in Black Market DLC missions where locations were unavailable or unreachable
Fixed an issue where lots of errors were displayed on start for missing .obj files
New Avorion DLC Announced: Into The Rift
New Avorion DLC Announced: Into The Rift
Hey spacefarers and builders!
We're glad to announce that we've been busy over the past few months since the 2.0 update! Apart from moving offices, Christmas Holidays, New Year's, taking some time off from the 2.0-update stress, and upgrading some of our internal processes, we've been working on some new exciting stuff!
So here it is: We'd like to officially announce the next DLC add-on for Avorion: Into The Rift!
Without spoiling too much, the add-on will be tailored around the rifts that have formed in the galaxy and researching them. It will also focus more on the Xsotan and Xsotan Lore in general! Just like with Black Market, the add-on will be fully multiplayer compatible and there won't be servers you can't play on just because you don't own the Into The Rift DLC. Finally, the add-on will arrive together with a free update that will contain some improvements for everyone.
Alright, that's all for now! The excitement is real and we can't wait to share more news over the coming weeks. So stay tuned!
Patch 2.0.11 is now live!
Scripting API
Bugfixes
"No patch without some good old bug fixing! As usual, User Bug Reports that were submitted via our bug reporting tool are marked with [UBR]! Thanks to such a great community and keep it up!"
