We've added movement line and VR Comfort View restriction as options in Options > Experimental.
Performance Improvements
We've focused a lot of effort on this update for performance improvements. The performance should be smoother over all. If you're playing in an Oculus Rift, you will see substantial improvements.
Updates: Expanded Map
Update 0.2.4
Expanded Map
We've Expanded the map with a new highway zone, park, parking deck, and a few more blocks.
Improved Visuals and Effect
We've reworked the visual stylings to make the colors, reflections and effects really pop.
New Allies
We've added an allied tank and a new CyberThreat soldier in FreePlay.
Improved Performance
- We've worked hard to further optimize performance across the engine.
Improved Teleportation
Teleportation has been improved. One big improvement is to re-orient it to match the weapon line of sight. This allows you to more easily keep your weapon trained on the enemy as you advance.
Experimental Features
We're testing a few new experimental features that can be enabled from the Options menu:
Riding - Turn this on to allow the player to move with items they are standing on. For instance jump on the back of a tank to hitch a ride. It's also fun to stand on top of a light pole and then ride it down as it is destroyed. This is a preview of vehicle support we have coming soon. This may be a bit much for those who are prone to motion sickness so we've made it optional and would like to hear your feedback.
Tank Control - Enable this and the Ride option and then hop on the back of a battle tank. Grab the machine gun handle and your hands will turn into tank controls. One hand will control the machine gun and the other will control the main gun. Squeeze the grip and tilt your hand to steer the tank. You can also jump off the the tank and control it remotely after you've taken control. We're still refining these controls but wanted to get your feedback.
Hardlight Suit Support - If you have a Hardlight suit from Hardlight VR (http://www.hardlightvr.com/) enable this to feel the impacts and explosions. As with the other experimental features, this is a work in progress, so feedback is appreciated.
Rocket Launcher Upgraded
Rocket Launcher Upgraded
Is your Rocket Launcher running out of ammo? Well now it is not a problem. Your rocket launcher will replenish its supply of rockets every 10 seconds up to 3 shots. You can still pick-up rocket packs to boost the total even further.
Cinematic Camera Session Only
To prevent having it be inadvertently on, we've changed the cinematic camera to be on only for the current game session.
Arm Running
Adjusted the balance to make arm running smoother and jumping easier.
Hide Movement Panel
We've added an option to hide the movement panel that shows at launch.
Update 0.2.3
Extreme Parkour
Extreme Parkour
We're incredibly excited about the new version of our parkour system. All actions are completely automatic. Simply swing your arms to start running. Swing them together to jump. Walk up to a wall and stick your hand in to climb. No button presses involved.
If you are holding onto a surface when climbing, simply click the trigger on that hand to disengage.
The new Parkour system delivers a new level of immersion into the game.
Control Changes
On the Vive we've remapped weapon switching to the Menu button. To pause the game hold the Menu button down for one second.
Clankers Are Now Destructible
Disassemble them piece by piece with your guns or all at once with a well-plced rocket or grenade.
Grenades
We will be adding more explosives and ways of carrying them, but we wanted to allow you to start playing with them sooner, so we sprinkled grenades through the Campaign, Night Patrol and Free Play levels.
Heal Allied Soldiers
If an allied soldier has been killed by the clankers, simply touch them with the palm of your hand to revive them. This can be particularly helpful on harder levels and it gives you a bonus if they are alive at the end of the level.
Improved AI
We've improved the AI to improve performance and to help them hone in on you even faster.
Improved Secondary Weapon Grip
We've enhanced the visibility of the secondary weapons grip and worked to minimize accidental triggers.
Cinematic/Selfie Camera
We've enhanced the cinematic camera which now adds a touchpad controls on your left hand to change follow mode and camera distance as well as providing a view from the camera so you can see what your audience sees. Touch the left our right side of the camera control to move it in or out. Press down on the top of the touchpad to toggle the camera mode, or on the bottom to return to the through the eyes view.
New Allied Drone
We've added a new drone model, but this time it is on your side. Keep an eye out for it in Free Play. We plan to allow a friend to take control of it and join you in the game in the future.
Numerous other fixes and enhancements.
- Update 0.2.2
More Shrapnel & Languages
Enhanced Shrapnel Effects
We've amped up the intensity and realism by adding particles and debris that fly off as bullets impact into the environment.
New Language Support
Added support for 6 additional languages including Chinese-Simplified, Chinese-Traditional, French, German, Japanese and Spanish.
We have quite a few changes in-store for the game, so the current translations are temporary. If you notice any issues or would like to help out with the existing languages or another language email us and let us know.
Numerous Performance Improvements
We Need Your Help
We are working as hard as we can to build out the world of CyberThreat. However, as you you may have heard, VR titles generally aren't yet delivering the sales numbers to justify the investment needed to support development.
How Can You Help?
Get the Word Out Spread the word about CyberThreat by leaving a review, telling your friends, mentioning it on forums, posting a Youtube video or streaming it on Twitch. When you do share it, let us know so we can feature it as well.
Provide Feedback Let us know what you think about the game and anything we can do to improve it. We love hearing from you!
Beta Testing We'll be releasing a sign-up form in the next few weeks for those who are interested in helping to beta test some of our upcoming features including multiplayer, Twitch streaming features, new level expansions and game modes.
- Update 0.2.1
New Menu & Twitch Chat
We're working on a massive update, but wanted to get some of the improvements out to you now. Here's what's new in version 0.2.0:
New Interface
We've redesigned the interface to make it easier to get into the action.
Launch Free Play directly from the Main Menu
Quick Continue option for the campaign
New Mission Complete screen
New Options Menu - Adds additional features
New Campaign Level - Titan
We've added a new campaign level featuring the all-new Titan Mech. This beast will take all your skill to bring down and it's brought along a few friends.
Demo Mode - Ouroboros
Demo mode can be launched from the Main Menu using the Ouroboros button or use a hotkey pressing 4. We've made some improvements to it with additional enemies and better camera follow.
Explore Mode
Want to try out the weapons and explore the city without enemies? Then explore mode is for you. Press 0 to launch.
Launch Hot Keys
Showing it to your friends, use the new hot keys to jump them into the action.
Keys:
1 - Freeplay - Easy
2 - Freeplay - Medium
3 - Freeplay - Hard
4 - Demo/Ouroboros mode
0 - Explore Mode
f - Toggle Full Screen
New Social Features - Experimental
We've added Twitch chat integration. Simply enter your twitch channel name and you can see the chat messages in VR. We've added several location options.
We've also added an improved Cinematic Camera mode which is perfect for streaming. You can now see the camera in VR which allows you to gesture to it.
Massive Performance Improvements
We've made huge gains across the board.
New Indoor Spaces
As a preview of future enhancements, we've added two more indoor spaces. We've also enhanced the existing spaces by making the glass breakable on the windows.
Numerous other improvements.
What's coming?
This release is a preview of what we have in the works.
Oculus SDK Build
Increasing the map size from 14 to 27 city blocks
Adding highway and elevated train areas
Adding underground areas - subways and sewers
Adding numerous more indoor spaces from apartments to shops to offices
A new inventory system which will allow you to purchase weapons and upgrades with experience
All new campaign and challenge missions
New enemies and allies
New weapons
New Player Items: Grenades, bots, bombs, devices
Multiplayer mode
More social features
And More!
Shotgun Added
New Weapon: Shotgun
Short range but incredibly powerful. Earn it in Free Play and use it in Night Patrol missions.
Performance Improvements and Bug Fixes.
Update: 0.1.4
New: Flamethrower
New Weapon: Flamethrower!
Available as part of Night Patrol and unlockable in Open World once you reach 350k.
Two New Enemies: Flame Turret and Dragon Drone
Flame turrets are tough foes and incredibly deadly for human allies.
The dragon drones are one of the most terrifying enemies in the game. They will pursue you without mercy and you won't last long under their fiery breath. Take them down with prejudice at first sight.
6 New Missions: Night Patrol
Take a enemy stronghold, run the fire gauntlet and battle dragons in this brand new expansion.
Zoom Teleport
Zoom teleport moves you to your destination rather than blinking. It can help improve location awareness over instantaneous teleport. You can enable it in options. We've left this as option for now since it may be too intense for users who are subject to motion sickness.
Forward Arrow
If you use a system that only has tracking on one side or just want to know how you are oriented in the real world, we've added a indicator on the ground which will point towards the front of your play space. This can be especially helpful if you're using Snap Turns.
Numerous Minor Improvements.
Update: 0.1.3
New: Leaderboards!
Leaderboards have been added to all missions.
Compete with friends and foes alike to rise to the top of the rankings.
- Update 0.1.2
The Parkour Update
All New Arm Running Option
What's New in Version 0.1.1:
Dash through the city with arm running
Squeeze both grips and start running and you'll zip through the city.
Adds a whole new level of immersion to the game.
Combine with Jump for true parkour action.
To Jump move both hands in the downward direction while looking in the direction you'd like to jump release one.
Air Running
Modify jumps in mid-air with Air Running
Cancel a jump in mid-air with a second jump, giving you control over where you land.
High Scores are on the way for next week.
TOP SECRET Want to hide the HUD to increase the challenge? Press the H key to turn it on or off. This will be integrated into options later.
Additionally, find a few other additions and improvements throughout.
