Here is our regular monthly update, in this update we have introduced the new VR beach tour, new weapons a many performance optimizations.
In this update, we're excited to introduce:
VR Beach Tour:
Beach tour is an VR beach tour exploration experience where the players can enjoy the BeachHead beach between battles.
VR Bunker performance optimizations:
The new bunker scene was extremely optimized once all the lights are now baked. This new optimization system will be implemented on the gameplay scene on the next updates
New Battles:
Two new battles have been added to the game. Get ready to test your skills and strategies in these exciting new battles!
New weapons:
in this version we have 3 new personal weapons - AR15, SCAR and Magnum Handgun
General Game Optimizations and Bugfixes:
* Weapons projectile refactoring to improve memory and CPU performance. * Oculus initialization fix
BeachHead Trading Cards Now Available on Steam!
Attention, BeachHead fans! Get ready to level up your Steam experience with the arrival of BeachHead trading cards! As part of our ongoing commitment to enhance your gaming journey, we're thrilled to unveil this exciting addition to the BeachHead universe.
What awaits you in the world of BeachHead trading cards? Immerse yourself in stunning artwork showcasing your favorite characters and iconic moments from the game. Each card is a masterpiece in its own right, offering a glimpse into the rich and dynamic world of BeachHead.
But that's not all – by collecting and trading cards, you can unlock exclusive badges, emoticons, and profile backgrounds, allowing you to personalize your Steam experience like never before. Show off your dedication to BeachHead with pride and connect with fellow fans in the vibrant Steam community.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your BeachHead experience and join the trading card craze on Steam. Head over to our Steam page now to start collecting and trading BeachHead cards today!
Thank you for your continued support, and we can't wait to see you in the world of BeachHead trading cards. Happy collecting!
BH FULL GAME RELEASE
Dear Users and BH Fans,
We're delighted to share that the full version of the game is now complete. If you engaged with it during the early access phase, you'll notice substantial evolution even from just a few months ago. We invite you to revisit and share your feedback. We aim to deliver an experience that surpasses your expectations, addressing reported issues promptly. The current version boasts increased diversity and sophistication across various aspects. Introducing new gameplay modes like battles and rogue, we've retained the classic BeachHead arcade mode. Particularly in VR, significant performance improvements have been made, and we're committed to ongoing enhancements across the entire gaming experience. Your trust and input are invaluable, and we appreciate your ongoing support.
In addition and for those of you who have been asking for us to rehabilitate the original BH2K games we're thrilled to share that we've resolved the compatibility issues, and the game should now work seamlessly on Windows 10-11. Please check the rehabilitated classic BeachHead games below:
Here's a summary of the significant updates we've made:
BH Graphics
Graphics Enhancements: Significant improvements in graphics and lighting create a more immersive and true-to-life experience. The game features a time continuum with dynamic skies and realistic day and night battles.
Enhanced Sounds and Special Effects: The addition of immersive audio and special effects enhances the overall gaming experience. Players can now experience damage progression, destructible objects, explosion shockwaves, secondary explosions, and more.
BH Weapons and Gameplay
Restructured Gameplay: The game now boasts a completely restructured and dynamic rogue-like gameplay, offering infinite variations and multiple difficulty levels. The essentials remain the same, but now everything is integrated into a coherent in-game economy and marketplace, allowing users to earn and trade for weapons.
Expanded Arsenal and Weapon functionality: The game introduces numerous new weapons, and there's more in the pipeline. A standout feature allows users to wield multiple weapons simultaneously, enabling dynamic and seamless switching. From Falk guns to miniguns, personal weapons, pistols, and everything in between, players have a diverse arsenal at their disposal.
New Support Weapons: Complementing primary and personal weapons, a range of support systems has been introduced to assist players in challenging situations. This includes artillery and air support, along with sophisticated turrets that synchronize with the user's intentions.
Multiple defense posts: Enjoy the flexibility of fighting and switching from various positions with different weapons and points of view including moving vehicles and even from the air. Discover creative ways to attack the enemy from unexpected vantage points, adding an exciting element to your strategic approach.
BH Characters
New Character-Defenders with their own set of skills: Everything in BH is now character-centric and as it should be. I’m a comic book artist and storyteller by (previous) trade and this has always been my intention and now is a reality. Meet the BH DEFENDERS Each of them with specific attributes and skills for you to adapt (or use as AI defenders to assist you in future battles.
New Enemy Characters and Machines: Good and bad guys are defenders and attackers in a world that makes human sense along with more powerful and lethal weapons and machines to fight from or defend against. Humans augmented along with suicidal robots (bosses) and drones.
BHC Game Economy
Revamped Game Economy: We've introduced an in-game currency along fully functional and fully integrated new in-game economy. The BHC or supple the beachhead credit is what you earn and are rewarded with to get ahead in the game and the beachhead world.
BHC credit earnings and Rewards: In addition to the BH credits you earn for kills during gameplay, there's an extra bonus reward if you emerge victorious in the battle. The more battles you win, the greater your buying power becomes, increasing your chances of winning more battles and, in turn, earning more rewards. It's a cycle of success!
Full Integration of BH Marketplace: The BH marketplace is now seamlessly integrated into the game, playing a vital role in your gaming experience.
BH Game Interface
Revamped Game Interface: Enjoy a brand-new user-friendly and seamless game interface. With all the bells and whistles along with in and out of the game functionality.
Weapons and Enhancing Combat Accessories: Choose from dozens of combat accessories to add to your inventory and enhance your gameplay.
These updates represent our commitment to making BeachHead Battles an even more thrilling and engaging experience for our players.
Major VR Performance Update
This is one of many upcoming performance updates aimed at maximizing your gaming experience. With this update, our focus is on refining the game's performance, particularly for VR devices.
Key Changes:
Rendering Optimization:
We've transitioned from multi-pass rendering to single-pass instanced rendering, a significant enhancement that promises a notable boost in VR performance. This transition required extensive modifications across shaders, materials, particle systems, effects, and assets. Engine Upgrade:
Our BeachHead project has been upgraded to the latest engine version, facilitating the rendering change. This upgrade also introduces additional engine optimizations that benefit the game's performance across the board.
Skybox Optimization:
In the VR version, we've replaced the volumetric skybox with a static skybox. While the visual changes may seem subtle, this adjustment significantly improves performance without compromising the immersive day and night cycle. The skybox material seamlessly transitions between different time settings.
Additional Enhancements:
Asset Updates: Numerous assets have been revised and updated to ensure optimal performance and visual consistency.
Gameplay Fine-Tuning: We've seized the opportunity to refine various gameplay aspects, including visual effects, ensuring a smoother and more immersive experience.
Ongoing Commitment:
This update marks just the beginning of our ongoing efforts to enhance BeachHead. We remain dedicated to addressing player feedback and continually improving the game. While we've conducted extensive testing, it's possible that unforeseen issues may arise. We appreciate your support and encourage you to reach out if you encounter any issues.
BH XMAS SPECIAL!
Dear Users and BH Fans,
We're thrilled to share that the full version of the game is now complete. Originally, we planned a Holiday release, but wisdom prevailed. Competing during the winter Xmas Steam sales can be challenging, so we've decided to wait for a more favorable release date in January. In the meantime, we're updating the current version to the final one, allowing those who've pre-purchased the full-access version to get an early taste and the opportunity to get ahead in the game. Your support means the world to us, and it fuels our dedication to providing the best gaming experience.
Best Regards,
Pepe Moreno & the Team
BeachHead new Launcher
Here's a summary of the significant updates we've made:
BH Graphics
Graphics Enhancements: Significant improvements in graphics and lighting create a more immersive and true-to-life experience. The game features a time continuum with dynamic skies and realistic day and night battles.
Enhanced Sounds and Special Effects: The addition of immersive audio and special effects enhances the overall gaming experience. Players can now experience damage progression, destructible objects, explosion shockwaves, secondary explosions, and more.
BH Weapons and Gameplay
Restructured Gameplay: The game now boasts a completely restructured and dynamic rogue-like gameplay, offering infinite variations and multiple difficulty levels. The essentials remain the same, but now everything is integrated into a coherent in-game economy and marketplace, allowing users to earn and trade for weapons.
Expanded Arsenal and Weapon functionality: The game introduces numerous new weapons, and there's more in the pipeline. A standout feature allows users to wield multiple weapons simultaneously, enabling dynamic and seamless switching. From Falk guns to miniguns, personal weapons, pistols, and everything in between, players have a diverse arsenal at their disposal.
New Support Weapons: Complementing primary and personal weapons, a range of support systems has been introduced to assist players in challenging situations. This includes artillery and air support, along with sophisticated turrets that synchronize with the user's intentions.
Multiple defense posts: Enjoy the flexibility of fighting and switching from various positions with different weapons and points of view including moving vehicles and even from the air. Discover creative ways to attack the enemy from unexpected vantage points, adding an exciting element to your strategic approach.
BH Characters
New Character-Defenders with their own set of skills: Everything in BH is now character-centric and as it should be. I’m a comic book artist and storyteller by (previous) trade and this has always been my intention and now is a reality. Meet the BH DEFENDERS Each of them with specific attributes and skills for you to adapt (or use as AI defenders to assist you in future battles.
New Enemy Characters and Machines: Good and bad guys are defenders and attackers in a world that makes human sense along with more powerful and lethal weapons and machines to fight from or defend against. Humans augmented along with suicidal robots (bosses) and drones.
BHC Game Economy
Revamped Game Economy: We've introduced an in-game currency along fully functional and fully integrated new in-game economy. The BHC or supple the beachhead credit is what you earn and are rewarded with to get ahead in the game and the beachhead world.
BHC credit earnings and Rewards: In addition to the BH credits you earn for kills during gameplay, there's an extra bonus reward if you emerge victorious in the battle. The more battles you win, the greater your buying power becomes, increasing your chances of winning more battles and, in turn, earning more rewards. It's a cycle of success!
Full Integration of BH Marketplace: The BH marketplace is now seamlessly integrated into the game, playing a vital role in your gaming experience.
BH Game Interface
Revamped Game Interface: Enjoy a brand-new user-friendly and seamless game interface. With all the bells and whistles along with in and out of the game functionality.
Weapons and Enhancing Combat Accessories: Choose from dozens of combat accessories to add to your inventory and enhance your gameplay.
These updates represent our commitment to making BeachHead Battles an even more thrilling and engaging experience for our players.
MacOS Update
MacOS Update and minor changes and fixes.
BH ROGUE "BATTLE TEST"
Dear Steam players and dedicated BeachHead fans,
We have an exciting announcement to make! Introducing BeachHead Rogue, a brand new gameplay version of our game that is set to be released separately. As a token of appreciation for your unwavering support and early access purchase, we are offering BeachHead Rogue as a free update exclusively for our original supporters.
Welcome to "BeachHead Rogue," a new stand-alone version of the popular BeachHead 2000 game series. BeachHead Rogue is a new gameplay dynamic in the best Rogue-Like style, with dozens of different abilities and weapons and infinite variations of gameplay. Choose your abilities and weapons and build the best strategy to master the BeachHead defenses against the MussoKhan forces.
Please note that BeachHead Rogue is a test version and we value your feedback immensely. We would be thrilled if you could provide insights and suggestions to help us improve the game further. As a gesture of gratitude the BHC credit points you accumulate in this version will be seamlessly added to your general BH wallet, allowing you to use them directly in the marketplace and in the forthcoming full-release version here on Steam (August 2023).
Moreover, we encourage you to reach out to us and share your feedback. As a special thank you, we will reward you with an additional 10,000 BHC in your wallet score. Your input will be invaluable in shaping the game and the future of BeachHead.
We are not going anywhere. Thank you once again for your continued support. Let's embark on this thrilling new adventure together in BeachHead Rogue!
Sincerely,
Pepe Moreno & BH Team
[Hotfix] 1.2.2.3 Performance Improvements
Performance improvements.
[Hotfix - 1.2.2.2]
This is a hotfix to solve some critical performance issues on the latest build. In the next few days we will keep working on some performance tweaks. We also did some extra adjustments and bug fixes:
Critical performance issue fix; Weapon handling adjustments; Main menu options save fix;
