Another important patch, this time fixing sleeves in caves and beards clipping into armors.
With Love, The Ghost Ship Crew
--- PATCH NOTES —
- Optimized septic spreader puddles - Fixed a bug that caused Subata 120 neuro-corrosive toxic catalyst exploders and lootbugs to briefly disappear before their own explosion - Fixed beard and armor clipping that was introduced in last patch - Fixed a bug that caused Corrupter boss music to keep playing - Attempted fix for the triple bedazzled beard to clip less with armor - Fixed a bug that caused Weapon stats to not update in Equipment Terminal when changing a non-selected class - Fixed MC voice line in refinery mission after the liquid morkite extraction is done, if there are contagion spikes in the level - Fixed a bug that caused shield sound to only play for host - Fixed randomization of pickaxe when previewing classes - Fixed that Corruptor worm pods did not spawn any worms - Fixed a bug that caused the version number UI to be enabled on restart if it was previously turned off - Fixed an issue where crossbow bolts would behave weirdly when shot at an elevator plant - Fixed incorrect voice line playing when laser pointing maggots while Bosco is there - Added 2 missing scrip by increasing plague challenges from 13 to 15 - Added a prompt to follow the Ghost Ship Games steam page when exiting the game - Lowered the chances of MC, Bosco and others getting a highscore on the JettyBoot Arcade - Fixed that plasma burster missiles were not working properly as client - Fixed sleeveless using only hosts options in caves, should now handle local users settings
Known bugs: - Endscreen sometimes has shows the wrong sleeveless version
Bonus Track added to the Soundtrack on Steam
Hello, Miners!
Just before the launch of Season 04, you may remember that we added a new track to the game: Journey Of The Prospector. Now, for those of you who have bought the Soundtrack on Steam, we have great news for you - it has now now been added to your soundtrack!
This new piece of DRG music was one of the last contributions of DRG Sound Designer Troels, as he is embarking on a new chapter of his career. You can read all about that in our previous post/tribute to Troels.
Enjoy this sonic addition to the game, as you get back to fighting the Rockpox, Miners! And a hearty Rock and Stone to Troels for the extra 6 minutes and 45 seconds of awesome music to DRG.
Rock and Stone!
With Love, The Ghost Ship Crew
Patch Notes - S04.03
Hello Miners,
Fixed several beer bugs and the barrel hoop game will now correctly murder you if you fall into it with jetboots - very important stuff…We also fixed the broken dreadnought armour, so no more easy Elimination missions!
With Love, The Ghost Ship Crew
--- PATCH NOTES --- - Fixed an issue that would make the lobber walk up to the player and boop them without trying to shoot at them - Attempt at fixing Randoweisser beer has problem with certain Overclocks - Fixed Players can pick up two beers at once from the bar - Fixed that you could Lose your beer when equipping Jetty Boots in Space Rig - The barrel hoop will now kill you when jet booting up through it - Fixed Glyphid Dreadnought (standard Dreadnought) armor broken - Fixed Retrievable crossbow bolts don't emit ANY light as client - Fixed Glyphid animation that raises forelegs overhead creates errant dirt particles mid-air - Fixed bubbles in small bio tank - Fixed Macteras missing dissolve animation on their corpse this fix fixes the grabbers - Fixed crash when copy-pasting boscos loadout - SMG now correctly tagged as Primary weapon in the weapon id - Typo fixes
Patch Notes - S04.02
Hello Miners,
Just a couple of bug fixes to get your week started miners… Now get back to work!
With Love, The Ghost Ship Crew
— PATCH NOTES —
- Typo fixes - Fixed Incorrect mission control voiceline on salvage with lithophage warning - Fixed Driller Platinum paintjob inconsistent with other classes - Fixed sandshark teleporting to mission start when it turns vulnerable - Fixed Septic Spreader not having arched line of sight checks - Fixed cases where double boss healthbar could appear - Fixed pickaxe copy/paste changed weapon loadout - Fixed issue with small beard and armours - Fixed mission control repeating the progress shouts for the meteor multiple times - Fixed Incorrect displaying rate of fire of minigun - Reverted some changes to wave manager that was causing problems - Fixed subata explosive rounds only working on caretaker vents when more than one of them were alive - Randoweisser will now correctly randomize pickaxe again
Patch Notes: S04.01.1
Hello Miners,
You can now build without progress being reset if you take a little break, just as Karl intended
With Love, The Ghost Ship Crew
— PATCH NOTES —
- Fixed issue that caused all building progress to reset when the player stopped building
PATCH NOTES: S04.01
Hello Miners,
We hope you are enjoying the sticky gooey missions of Season 4! Patch 1 has a number of fixes, including a fix for a frequent crash and some fixes to loadouts and enemies.
With Love, The Ghost Ship Crew
— PATCH NOTES —
Added sound to randomize buttons
Flaregun flares will now fall to the ground when hitting the corrupter
Fixed usable bar sticking around after someone cancels reviving you
Menace and acid spitter now plays their stun animation
Septic spreader now plays strafe and stun animations correctly
Septic spreader now checks line of sight from its center
Fixed client-side butt animation issue for the Septic Spreader
The septic spreader can no longer shoot behind itself
Reverted some changes to wave manager that were causing problems
Adjusted engineer cable color on the DLC09 paintjob to red
Stingtail now only does its sting attack if its within 10m vertical distance of its target
Updated the icons of the Healthy armor upgrade so that they are not the same as the Shield upgrade
Corruptor no longer despawns if you move too far away from it
Fixed a bug that caused copying loadout changes loadout of other classes
Fixed Randoweisser picks from already existing player's loadouts
Fixed that Bet-C was targeting untargetable enemies
Steeve now has a white outline when pinged instead of the usual red
Fixed wave cooker not working for the remainder of a mission if you canceled firing right as you start firing it
DRAK-25 Thermal Exhaust Feedback OC
Increased the damage and heat bonus to compensate for the now properly working scaling
Season 04: Critical Corruption - Out Now!
Hello Miners,
Welcome to SEASON 04 - CRITICAL CORRUPTION! Though we have gained great ground against the rampaging Lithophage in the past months, it remains a constant threat - and to make matters worse, reports of alarming new mutations are starting to come in.
Let’s get right into it!
With Love, The Ghost Ship Crew
--- PATCH NOTES ---
SEASON EVENT: ROCKPOX CORRUPTOR ----------------------------
The Plague Hearts you have encountered previously have evolved. They will now turn into Lithophage Corruptors - ravenous, fully mobile abominations that spread Rockpox wherever they go. They appear impervious to normal gunfire, so you will need to use the Cleansing Equipment to get through their exterior shells and expose their soft, inner core.
NEW ROCKPOX ENEMIES ----------------------------
ROCKPOX BREEDER
A result of increased Rockpox infection of airborne fauna. The infection has changed the internal workings of its host to allow for Rockpox Larvae to sprout and thrive within its body.
ROCKPOX BOMBER
As if the Goo Bomber wasn’t bad enough already: The lithophage has spread to the volatile excretion this critter is so loved for, expanding the reach of the disease at a high rate.
ROCKPOX SPITTER
The Rockpox Acid Spitter has turned its already impressive bio-projectiles into a highly infectious Rockpox vector, and with a suppressed pain response and high dose of combat pheromones the Rockpox Spitter poses a far greater threat than before!
ROCKPOX EXPLODER
The Rockpox Exploder has had profound mutations to its body, thickening its skin and reducing its volatility in turn of being filled to the brim with highly contagious Lithophage spores. Being caught in the blast zone will instantly infect any dwarves nearby, so stay clear of them at all costs!
NEW ENEMIES ----------------------------
GLYPHID STINGTAIL
A powerful, heavily armored beast with a grasping tail, capable of pulling in any enemy and goring them against its massive horns. Take care around this one!
GLYPHID SEPTIC SPREADER
The malicious cousin of our old friend, the Glyphid Spitter. This one fires heavy globules of rancid biomatter, which spread out in a wide area around impact. Mind your step and try to ignore the smell!
JET BOOTS ----------------------------
You will now be able to recover crates of high powered jet modules in the caves. Attach these to your boots and turn them into fully functional jet boots, giving you a much-needed leg-up during any hardships you may encounter!
SPACE RIG ADDITION: JETTY BOOT ----------------------------
Back home, a bit of redundant machinery has been cleared out, opening up the Space Rig a bit more - which handily allows plenty of space to install a training terminal for the coded locks you will encounter on the Jet Boot crates. It would appear some smart-aleck has even seen fit to build an arcade cabinet to fit it into. Bring lots of credits!
NEW BEER: RANDOWEISSER ----------------------------
This potent ale reportedly instills a sense of adventure and lust for challenge in whoever drinks it, randomizing all equipment and cosmetics for the duration of a mission. Drink it at your own leisure!
At the Loadout Terminal, a new option to randomize all your gear and upgrades has also become available, enabling you to quickly set up challenges for yourself. Why would anyone do this? Well, never let it be said we do not wish to enable our employees!
COMMUNITY REQUEST: COPY/PASTE LOADOUTS ----------------------------
Additionally, you can now copy and paste loadouts for a smoother experience when experimenting with new weapon and mod combinations, without the hassle of redoing everything from scratch!
Some of your armors now come with a new option: Toggle between sleeveless versions of most of your owned sets! This does not count for DLC Armors or armors that are already sleeveless.
NEW MUSIC ----------------------------
A new track called “Journey of the Prospector” has been added to the game as mission background music. We hope you enjoy it while prospecting the depths of Hoxxes.
WEAPON INPUT BUFFER ----------------------------
Thanks to the hard work of the folks at R&D, all semi-automatic weapons now come with fancy input buffering. This will make it easier to consistently maintain a high rate of fire, especially on weapons like the Subata, M1000, and EPC.
WEAPON BALANCE ----------------------------
SUBATA 120
The Subata has long been in need of an update. As always if you unlocked any of the removed upgrades their cost will be refunded.
Increased base weakpoint damage bonus (from 1.2 to 1.25)
Reduced base ammo (from 160 to 144)
Modification Tweaks
Reduced the bonus of the T1 High Capacity Magazine upgrade
Moved the T1 Reload Speed upgrade to T3
Increased the bonus of the T2 Ammo upgrade
Increased the bonus of the T2 Damage upgrade
Removed the T3 Damage upgrade
Added a new 2-Round Burst upgrade on T3
Moved the T3 Ammo upgrade to T4 and increased it's bonus
Increased the bonus of the T4 Hollow-Point Bullets upgrade
Removed T5 Acid Coated Bullets upgrade
Added the Neuro-Corrosive Catalyst upgrade to T5
Added a Blowthrough Rounds upgrade to T5
Tranquilizer Rounds OC
Added a "slow" effect to help with enemies that are immune to stun
Changed the rate of fire penalty from a flat value to a percentage
M1000 CLASSIC
Hipster OC
Reduced the RoF bonus to compensate for the RoF boost from the input buffer.
BOOMSTICK
Double Barrel OC
Replaced the small pellet damage bonus with a large bonus to Blast Wave damage
Added a shot spread penalty
Made both shots fire simultaneously and updated the weapon stats and ammo display to clarify this
Changed OC type from Clean to Unstable
BREACH CUTTER
Spinning Death OC
Reduced the ammo penalty
CRYO CANNON
Snowball OC
Reduced ammo cost
Affected targets cannot warm-up for a short time after getting hit
DRAK-25
Shield Battery Booster OC
Removed overheat recovery time penalty
Added a significant shield regeneration bonus
HURRICANE GRS
Replaced the clean Manual Guidance Cutoff OC with the new unstable Rocket Barrage OC
Plasma Burster Missiles OC
Guidance system update prevents missiles from hitting the ground while swarming around a target
Increased the number of hits a single missile can deliver before expiring
THUNDERHEAD AUTOCANNON
Carpet Bomber OC
Changed the explosion radius bonus from a flat to a percentage to significantly expand it when taken together with the AoE Range upgrade
Changed the damage bonus from a flat to a percentage for an increased maximum when taken together with the AoE Damage upgrade
Neurotoxin Payload OC
Reduced the AoE size bonus
Added an ammo penalty
Removed the direct damage penalty
Increased the AoE damage penalty slightly
MISC. ----------------------------
Fixed E priorities to prioritize reviving a down dwarf over shield boosting him
Fixed an issue where the dwarf would talk about getting more canisters when inserting the 2nd fuel canister in the Drilldozer
Made Patrolbots stand still while you hack them
Centered a Rockpox particle that was unaligned in a M.U.L.E on the Spacerig
Made it so Exploders only explode once in missions with Volatile Guts, instead of twice
Fixed a bug with changing languages that made it so not everything changed when it should change
Fixed the wrong mission control progress shouts playing during the Lithophage Meteorite event.
Fixed a bug that caused scouts flare gun to not damage small enemies such as shredders, maggots and rockpox blisters
Fixed a bug that caused Breeders to become invisible when frozen
Fixed a bug that caused cave leeches to sometimes be silent for clients
Fixed a bug that caused leeches to not look frozen when frozen
Put the red light on the leeches back where it should be (not floating like a weird orb outside its mouth)
Mactera corpses now dissolve like other enemies instead of just popping out of existence
Fixed a terrain bug that caused swarmer hole debris to show up in rooms without any actual swarmer holes.
Tweaked the terrain generation around the caretaker to improve variety and allow biomes and cave generation to have a greater impact on the area
Made it so Rock Cracker pods can’t land inside each other
Fixed that drop pod would sometimes land inside the walls
Fixed that the grappling hook would sometimes cancel its shot and have to recharge when you shoot and sprint or land while sprinting.
Fixed a bug that caused rejoining clients to not be able to see the blast sphere on previously active and still active C4
Removed the little IFG label from the IFG that could be seen by other players but not the person throwing it
Fixed a bug that caused the Nishanka Boltshark X-80 Broadhead bolts to not apply the correct amount of radial damage
Fixed a crash caused by host getting grabbed while holding a grenade
Fixed a bug that caused sounds to loop when triggering ‘Today's special’ beer effect
Fixed a bug that caused the ‘Show network stats’ option to reset
Fixed some incorrect visual stats for the Warthog Auto 210: Magnetic Pellet Alignment OC
Fixed a small skinning issue with the mk5 armor
Fixed a skinning issue with the Waster weapon framework
Fixed a bunch of typos
Bosco now makes a sound, and has improved visuals when vacuuming
Rockpox waves now have a small chance to spawn during normal missions
Increased the difficulty for spawned enemies near plague towers and during cleaning
Everyone can now be dead for 0.5 seconds longer before a mission fails
Mission control should no longer mention sending down drop pods on salvage missions
Sabotage missions can now have mutators - like they were supposed to
The core infuser now carves the terrain around it when you complete the machine event
The LithoVac and the LithoFoam now have a shiny hologram above them when dropped
Thrown objects will now carry some of the player's momentum
Changed the cleaning pod placement, now they can only be placed on terrain
Added some extra breach effects to Heartstone after the final break
Fixed Flying rocks appearing in phase 3 of the Heartstone fight
Improved streamer mode, and made ambient space rig music controlled by each client instead of the host
Barrels that do not go through the Hoop now explode instead of just popping out of existence
Added game version and mission seed numbers to cave HUD
Loadout UI in the escape menu now also shows armor and pickaxe modifications
Fixed an issue where the pop-up for Color Vision Deficiency options in the options menu would appear beneath other option UI bits
Fixed a bug that caused perk tooltips to sometimes not show in the equipment terminal
Updated the credit list to include new community translators
Changed driller monochrome armor paint job to yellow tones instead of blue
Changed the ordering of DLCs in the DLC menu. Now newest is first on the list.
Optimized the drop pod dice
Improved shadows on the space rig
Optimised weapons and devices when not in use
Added more newsticker messages on the trade terminal
Added a new fire sound for the Subata 120 when using the 2-round burst modification
Changed Armskore Coil Gun OC Hellfire description to make it reflect the fact that it increases charge time, not reduces it
Fixed the Boomstick T2 Rate of Fire upgrade also reducing the reload speed
Hexawing now dies instantly when frozen.
Fixed goo cannon only consuming 1 ammo every other full charged shots if done consecutively
Fix for bug where breaking one armor plate on some enemies, would make some other armor plate unbreakable
Fixed enemy armor sometimes still being breakable when it shouldn't be (ex. when frozen)
Made the praetorian(normal, ice, rockpox) spit particles better match the attack hitbox
Fixed Thermal exhaust feedback overclock for plasma carbine not staging damage upgrades correctly
Ghost Ship Publishing - Upcoming Playtests for DRG: Survivor and Spellrogue
Hello Miners,
We are now less than a day from the launch of Season 04: Critical Corruption! And we also have a bit of exciting news on the Ghost Ship Publishing side of things - specifically, both Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor and Spellrogue will have playtests starting next week!
You can sign up for a chance to get invited to each playtest on their respective Steam pages.
We’ve been playing both games a lot in preparation for the playtests, and we are very excited to get the playtests rolling and start sharing them properly with you all out there. Sign up ASAP though, as there might not be room for everyone yet - It’s a playtest after all. There will be plenty of other opportunities to join other playtests if you’re not among those chosen this round, so do not despair if you do not make it - we will of course keep you all posted.
And by the way, since we can already hear you writing the posts on Reddit and Steam: No DRG development time is impacted by either Survivor, Spellrogue, or any other property Ghost Ship Publishing is delving into. Rest assured that what we do on the publishing side is in addition to what’s already happening at Ghost Ship Games - not at the expense of it. And also, these are passion projects for us. These are games we wish to publish, because we love them, believe in them, and wish to assist in helping them find their well-deserved playerbase.
Now, go get prepped for Season 04: Critical Corruption, and see you at the playtests! Rock and Stone, Miners!
With Love, The Ghost Ship Crew
A Final Rock and Stone for The Sonic Architect of Deep Rock Galactic
Hi Miners, Today we gather to bid a heartfelt farewell to Troels Rodhe Jørgensen, the sound designer of Deep Rock Galactic, who has decided to embark on a new chapter in his career. Troels was one of the first hires for Ghost Ship Games more than 6 years ago and his mark on the game should not be underestimated!
From the moment you step foot into Deep Rock Galactic's cavernous depths, you're immediately engulfed in a rich tapestry of sound that transports you to an alien world. This immersive soundscape is the result of Troels’ meticulous craftsmanship as sound designer. Troels has truly breathed life into the game's vast underground environments, ingeniously combining natural cave acoustics with futuristic technology. The clinking of mining tools, echoing footsteps, and the distant sound of an approaching swarm of glyphids form a symphony of sound that adds a remarkable layer of immersion to the gameplay experience. Troels' ability to strike the perfect balance between atmospheric ambiance and intense action sequences is nothing short of genius.
Troels has furthermore masterfully produced the epic synth soundtrack that Sophus Alf has composed for DRG. The soundtrack carries an unmistakable signature, blending futuristic synths with soaring orchestral arrangements. Troels' keen understanding of the game's industrial sci-fi setting and the gameplay dynamics shines through in the production, as it seamlessly transitions from moments of tension and suspense to triumphant crescendos - making the gaming experience truly unforgettable.
As a final salute from Troels, I present you with JOURNEY OF THE PROSPECTOR. This track started as a simple idea, where I wanted to see if we could make a DRG song with Banjo! The idea was to get some classic gold miner vibe going in a synth track. The sketch for this was left unused for a long time, but after Troels announced his departure from Ghost Ship, Troels and I planned to turn it into a song worthy of the soundtrack of DRG. A swansong from Troels if you will. The track will be added to Vol. 2 of the soundtrack on Steam in the coming days (Spotify later) and in-game aswell with the release of Season 4.
Hope you like it!
Finally let us express our deepest gratitude for the passion, dedication, and artistry that Troels poured into Deep Rock Galactic. He has left an indelible impression on us at Ghost Ship Games, and the countless players who have ventured into the depths of Hoxxes.
Good luck in the future, Troels! I’m sure you will make other games sound as awesome as DRG! And finally, my fellow dwarves, let’s raise our pickaxes for Troels in a resounding: “Rock and Stone!”.
With Love Mikkel Martin Pedersen Game Director of DRG
As a final note I will kindly ask you all to help me out! There are simply too many sound effects that stand out for me to mention them all in this blogpost, so please help me out and let Troels know which sound effects you really like in the comments section below!
Season 04: Critical Corruption Preview
Hello, Miners!
Season 04: Critical Corruption is only weeks away (two weeks, to be specific)! You may have already tuned in for the premiere of the brand new Narrated Trailer, but just in case you missed it, here it is:
Let’s break down this critically corrupted collection of new features, shall we?
New Seasonal Event - Rockpox Corruptor
Remember those plague hearts you collected during Season 03? Well, they have evolved into hulking, ravenous monstrosities that you and your team will have to take down. As opposed to most of the native wildlife on Hoxxes, these beasts do not respond to gunfire - you will have to use the Cleansing Equipment designed for fighting the Rockpox on this thing in order to bring down its bulletproof exterior and blast away at its vulnerable core. Take it down and bring back the plague hearts for Scrip to spend in the Performance Pass. Never let it be said that Deep Rock Galactic does not reward good work!
New Enemies
While the Lithophage is evolving and posing an even greater risk, Hoxxes itself seems to have released new hazards to our work environment in the form of two new horrors:
Glyphid Stingtail
The Stingtail will grasp potential prey with the claws of its long, prehensile tail, and yank the victim straight onto its frontal horns, goring it to death. This horrific beastie is a surly bastard, and packs a punch like a dump truck. Like most of Hoxxes’ wildlife, we recommend putting it down on sight.
Glyphid Septic Spreader
This toxic horror lobs globs of rancid biomatter, causing septic discharge to be spread in a wide area on impact. Much in the vein of the Glyphid Spitter, this thing can be a menace at a distance so take it down fast. And try not to think too hard about the source of the putrid matter it launches at you.
New Rockpox Enemy Variants
The Lithophage is spreading to more of the native wildlife on Hoxxes, causing newly infected versions of known enemies to appear. Get ready to fight Rockpox Breeders, Bombers, Spitters, and Exploders - A solid reminder that we need to rid Hoxxes of this alien disease once and for all.
Jet Boots
R&D is proud to announce that they have gotten testing-related injuries down to within acceptable tolerances, so are now declaring their newly-developed Jet Boots fit for service - Miners, it is time for liftoff! Locate the crate while on missions, unlock them, and watch your head after takeoff. However, we urge all miners to keep in mind that gravity is still the number one cause of employee injury on Hoxxes, so keep your wits about yourself when airborne.
Jetty Boot Arcade Challenge
To train employees in the unlock mechanism on the Jet Boots crate, you can find a simulation of the lock challenge on the Space Rig behind the bar - just look for the arcade cabinet. Try not to waste too much time on it, Miners - we’ve already had to pry it from R&D so they could actually finish those Jet Boots on time.
New Beer - Randoweisser
A new brew will be available with the launch of Season 04: The Randoweisser! This brave new concoction will, upon drinking it, randomize your equipment and cosmetics for the duration of a mission. Management noticed a trend of going on missions with randomized equipment and naturally assumed alcohol was involved. This new beer should now optimize the process.
Randomize Loadouts
A new option will be available in the Loadout terminal, allowing you to randomize your gear and upgrades. R&D tried several different AI algorithms to generate optimal loadouts, and came to the conclusion that a simple roll of the dice remained the best option. Time for a challenge, Miners!
Sleeveless Armors
The regular Mk1 - Mk5 armors, as well as the Scale Brigade set, now have sleeveless options. It may not be a Firing Range, but at least you can now have your very own “gun show” on the Space Rig.
New Performance Pass
Management has approved a new Performance Pass, to reward your efforts against the Lithophage. Earn Season XP to unlock rewards, and turn in Plague Hearts from Rockpox Corruptors and Meteor Events (yes, they still happen during this new Season) for Scrip to spend in the Cosmetic Tree. The conversion rate set by Management is 6 Plague Hearts will yield 1 Scrip, which can in turn be exchanged for the new Infected Weapon Framework and other exciting rewards.
New DLC: Decontaminator Pack
The Decontaminator Pack received some tweaks based on community feedback before being approved for release, and is now looking mighty spiffy, in our opinion. Stand out in the fight against the lithophage with this new set of Weapon Frameworks, alongside the Decontaminator Paintjob. Wishlist now and get notified when it goes live alongside this new Season.
Season 04: Critical Corruption arrives on Steam on June 15th, and on Consoles on June 22nd. If you cannot wait till then, the Experimental Branch has just gone live as well.
It’s time to clean up this plague that has corrupted Hoxxes for good. Suit up, Miners! Rock and Stone!
