One of the highest-scoring puzzle platformers of 2015 is back with Complete Edition full of awesome content and a 50% launch discount!
Fully updated BLACKHOLE
3 pieces of DLC (Testing Lab, Secret of the Entity, Challenge Vault)
Over 130 levels, including 10 all-new, insanely difficult locations
Digital artbook and soundtrack featuring more than 40 tracks
Developer diaries
Playable first prototype of the game
Printable high resolution artwork
12 wallpapers and collector cards
BLACKHOLE: Complete Edition Announced!
We are super happy to announce BLACKHOLE: Complete Edition! This ultimate package will include fully updated BLACKHOLE, plenty of exclusive bonus materials and all DLC - including the upcoming Challenge Vault. And that's not all! All BLACKHOLE: Collector's Edition owners will get a free upgrade to Complete Edition!
Complete Edition will be released on June 15th along with the new Challenge Vault DLC, so stay tuned!
Bonus materials include:
<*>PDF Artbook
<*>Original Soundtrack featuring over 40 tracks
<*>Printable hi-resolution artwork
<*>Developer diaries
<*>Playable prototype of the game
<*>10 new insanely difficult levels
<*>...and more!
BLACKHOLE DEMO UPDATE
For several weeks, there was huge problem hidden from us in BLACKHOLE demo on Steam. We know, that most of the players will not see this as something big and important, but still - We've released the fix for the demo version.
If you haven't BLACKHOLE in your library yet, you can try our DEMO right away for free! :)
http://store.steampowered.com/app/395510/
Thank you very much for your patience and of course, for your support over the year. We are still working on Blackhole. Challenge Vault is really coming! :)
-Fiola
Windows 10 + HD Graphics problems and refunds
Dear players,
for several weeks We were trying to recover and run update for better Intel HD Graphics experience. The game is crashing, especially on Windows 10 because of changes made by Intel in drivers. To better understand our struggle, it's like driving a car on the highway, but with constantly changing the surface of the road. We are aware of that, but can't do pretty much anything about it right away. We have to learn and adapt our export to that. And that's not instant.
Our Blackhole is now at stage where we want to activate online mode. We are working on this for very long time. This is causing some trouble to quickly adapt & respond to each problem you have. But we are still trying to solve all problems you experienced. Even on Laptops systems which are not supported natively because all of this.
We are really sorry to see many of you going to refund just because the crash on the intro without contacting our support or writing into our phorums, but this is something what we have to accept as it is. We will of course try to do better in the future, but you should know that we really care about our players - about you.
Thank you for your patience and to give it a try at first.
If you are not able to play our game - if it is crashing on your system or you have any other problems, you should maybe try to change game into Beta Version, where we are testing newest builds and trying to catch every problem before we release such update world-wide.
How to activate Public Beta of Blackhole:
Go into your Library in Steam
Find Blackhole
Open Blackhole Properties
There is section "Betas"
Select "beta - Public Beta Branch"
No need enter password
Download the update
Try to play game now! :)
Let us know, if the beta version helped. If you don't have any issues with Blackhole on your system, please, don't update into beta branch. Still, better is to play stable release than our untested unfinished exprimental build.
Thank you very much for your patience and support. If you need any special support, don't worry to contact us directly using kontakt@fiolasoft.cz - thank you!
PS: If you have problem with running the game, would you mind to tell us your CPU, GPU and OS? If you want to help us, leave them into comments below. It will give us the perspective, how large our problems are.
Have a great day,
Fiola
BLACKHOLE Original Soundtrack is available on Steam as separated DLC!
Starting from today, BLACKHOLE Original Soundtrack is available on Steam as separated DLC! You don't have to own Collector's Edition to have Soundtrack in your library!
Also, we have added the FLAC version for even more higher quality playback!
Enjoy this masterpiece from Jakub Miřejovský and Jan Ševčík, with featured David Kopecký original song!
BLACKHOLE Original Soundtrack now for $3,99.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/445920/
The biggest update is here – 1.0.5C OUT NOW!
Several months past after we have made the biggest preparations for console launch of the game. And since it’s coming for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 some additional features, we implemented the same features into our Windows and Linux version as well.
We want to apologize to all Mac version players. This following update is not compatible with Mac OS X yet. But we are working hard to finish update also for OS X version as soon as possible. Thank you for understanding.
We have hopefully resolved the biggest issues with controllers, several layout issues in GUI, we updated our FONT to newest version which currently supports also Cyrillic charset – making the game available also in all-native Russian language!
On top of that, we have fixed more than 300 bugs/glitches, made big optimization of both: the code and the engine. This update signed under 1.0.5C is also nicknamed as CONSOLE READY. And we are proud to announce the game is coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4 really soon this year! :)
Right now, we have last big step ahead in our Blackhole journey. Release of completely new FREE DLC called “Challenge Vault”. Challenge Vault will uncover each week for several times new levels – each week you can run through the level and be the BEST from the best and stand on the top.
Challenge Vault is feature available only for STEAM version of the game, and it will be great thing for everyone seeking the "multiplayer" element in our game. :)
1.0.5C CHANGE LOG
MAIN ISSUES
Fixed more than 300+ bugs across the game
Added new language: Russian
Revamped Endera graphics
Newly scripted intro section
Steam Controller Support
New loading system (slower, but efficient for laptop users)
New controllers finder procedure
Brand new locations in the game to explore (2 for each entity!)
Improved overall FPS rate in the Sacred Library
Replaced some sounds to higher quality ones
Fixed graphical issues for most of the integrated graphics cards
Fixed textures fallout on Intel HD Graphics
New texture streaming causing overall less RAM usage
Improvement movement for the character
Added Rage Quit Shortcut [ALT+F4]
Fixed problem with newest DirectX library causing Blackhole won't start
RESOLVED ISSUES
(NEW) Added MASTER VOLUME option
(FIX) Fixed several camera issues during cutscenes
(FIX) Fixed glitched map on Linux
(FIX) Sacred Library – Elevator – jump through walls
(FIX) Starting spectator mode hides the result screen
(FIX) Fixed issue when Ati leaving Sacred Library, he got stuck into doors – jumping
(FIX) Fixed issue when Selassie is trying to run to you – glitches
(FIX) Fixed both endings – bad language file in English mode
(FIX) Fixed graphics glitches causing lines around object on smaller resolutions of the game
(FIX) Fixed issue, when WIND were disabling some sounds unintentionally
(FIX) Fixed issue with neverending Quest from Selassie after finishing the game
(FIX) Fixed several dialogues errors (dialogues which had never chance to play)
(TWEAK) Easy mode: Crazy avalanche run is 3x slower
(TWEAK) Easy mode: Lava run is 3x slower
(TWEAK) Easy mode: Blocks in desert entity are disintegrate 3x more slowly
(TWEAK) Easy mode: Rescuing the crew members are easier than in original mode
(TWEAK) Easy mode: Finding all missing parts are easier than ever
KNOWN ISSUES We are working hard to fix these reported issues as soon as possible:
Issue causing letterbox when is the screenshot saved under smaller resolutions than 1920x1080.
(Windows Only) Issue causing “BLACKHOLE stop responding” when exiting the game
(Mac OS X Only) Missing Steam Overlay
What next?
We are now working on Challenge Vault DLC. In the meantime, don't miss the opportunity to get some additional content for the game:
We want to thank you for all of your positive reviews and all the reported bugs. We are fully focused on making the game even more enjoyable and looking forward to hear how you like the update on our Steam Discussion forum!
Also, we have released troubleshoot article to solve many problems with the game. Feel free to check it out on this link! :)
Enjoy the game,
FiolaSoft Studio :auriel:
Problem with starting Blackhole? Here's solution!
UPDATED ON 2/9/2016 - This problem should be resolved now. You don't have to go into beta channel anymore. Game should start well as usual.
Dear players, we have new reported problem with BLACKHOLE and Intel HD Graphics / AMD chipsets. The newest Intel drivers unfortunately causing the problem with DirectX 9.0C and BLACKHOLE stop responding or doesn't working correctly.
The same problem also often triggers the message that the DRIVER has crashed and was restored.
Please, let me really apologize for this trouble. But on the other hand it's nothing we could prevent from. We have to update our code, and bring support for more laptop players. That said, we are working really hard for 2 months now to release brand new version of BLACKHOLE, which will solve like almost 300 bugs and adds new locations & puzzles for free.
But, here comes the sad part: we are not still ready to release stable version yet. For that reason, we created public beta branch for those, whose experiencing problems with starting the game. This public beta contains everything what we'd planned to release next week.
How to activate Public Beta of Blackhole:
Go into your Library in Steam
Find Blackhole
Open Blackhole Properties
There is section "Betas"
Select "beta - Public Beta Branch"
No need enter password
Download the update
Try to play game now! :)
Don't worry about your save-files or collector's content. Nothing in local data will be changed using this beta branch. Only "early access" game content will be updated.
We really hope this beta version will help those, who experiecing difficulties with running the game. When the final version of the update will be ready - we move version into the stable (default) channel. You can change from beta branch to default at any time - save files are backward compatible.
Thank you very much for your patience and support. If you need any special support, don't worry to contact us directly using kontakt@fiolasoft.cz - thank you!
PS: If you have problem with running the game, would you mind to tell us your CPU, GPU and OS? If you want to help us, leave them into comments below. It will give us the perspective, how large this problem is.
Have a great day,
Fiola
GDS 2015 Talk For All Collector's Edition Owners Now Available
Dear players, Last month we've been part of the biggest czech developer conference hosted in Prague. Game Developers Session 2015 was special for trying to unite talented and great game developers. It was all about networking and sharing experience.
Our experience was mainly about 'you' - the community around BLACKHOLE game. We are so glad to have you on board of our Endera spaceship. The whole year 2015 was amazing and we don't regret anything.
The release of our game on Steam was quite a success. It should've been done in a more proper way though, but that's the thing: it's an experience we've gained.
All owners of Collector's Edition of BLACKHOLE now have exclusive access to the video from GDS 2015 talk about our game. The english and czech subtitles are included.
You can find the video in this folder: /COLLECTORS CONTENT/VIDEO/GDS after the update is downloaded.
It is a great opportunity to see background of the development.
Once again: thank you very much for your support. We are happy to announce that we will support BLACKHOLE for the whole year 2016 and we will release additional content for free in upcoming updates.
If you want to have access to exclusive content, be sure to upgrade your game to Collector's Edition by using this DLC package or you can buy Digital Collector's Edition right now along with BLACKHOLE itself!
http://store.steampowered.com/app/322680
Enjoy this update and please, feel free to contact us if you have more questions. Use forums here on Steam or the contact form on our website.
Thank you,
- FiolaSoft Studio :enderacoffee:
We are in the TOP 100 in IOTY 2015 awards! Thank you!
We've made it! Thanks to your kind support over the past week, we have gathered enough votes to be part of Indie of the Year 2015 - TOP 100 selection!
And now it comes the real chance to do something stunning. Help us achieve the TOP 5! Vote for our game in the 2nd round, and together - let's win an ultimate fame! It's now or never!
Thank you for your support! We already made it together so far! ♥
And we are so happy! We will vever forget to have such an amazing supportive community.
Kind of, yeah. It looks like we will run something against our game. But it is exact opposite. Don't just vote for our game. Really. In this epic IOTY poll are amazing games. Like for instance work of our friends: Novus Inceptio, Space Engineers, Medieval Engineers and Planet Nomads!
Not only that these games sharing similar topic with our game (exploration and space!), but they are made by very talented people from Czech Republic and Slovakia. The same countries we are from.
Support them as well. This voting is not only about "fame". It's all about community and support. You can do it. We can do it. Together.
And as always...
DON'T FORGET ON COFFEE IN SPACE! :enderacoffee:
#coffeinspace #futureishere #blackhole
Nominate the BLACKHOLE in IOTY 2015 awards
IndieDB is now hosting the biggest community contest for Indie Game Developers. The Indie Game of The Year 2015 and we need your support.
Right now is the nomination phase in progress, and we need every possible fans to vote for our game and get it into the TOP 100 selection!
We are doing our best to make our game better right from the February. This is the chance to get to know about our game to everyone else!
Let's go together make this happen. Let's world know about BLACKHOLE!
1. Open the link
2. Click on the vote
3. Find a cup of coffee
4. Make sure that coffee is really hot
5. Pour coffee down your throat!
6. Profit ♥
As always,
we can't even express how greatful we are for such a great community around our game. Please, stay in touch with us. Follow our dev story here, on our Twitter or Facebook.
If you have any questions, let us know in the comment section below. And hey, let us know that you've voted for us, to see actually the players that care! :)
