If you’ve kept your eyes on Deflector then you know we’ve recently introduced an update to the progression system! As of now we are introducing the same updates to Specimen Zero.
Quite a few things have been changed or improved. Check out the full list of features below and jump into the game for some firsthand experience!
Hub Progression
We’ve remade the hub progression, only leaving fun and meaningful upgrades that would make your runs more interesting. Because of such a massive change we’re going to refund all the points for the previous upgrades with some adjustments due to the size of the upgrade table. Please note that Specimen Zero has a limited hub progression.
Run Progression
Progression on the game map was streamlined due to changes in the reward drops. We wanted to make sure that players always have a choice and would try more challenging maps for a better chance of reward.
Mutation Table
When changing the mutation table we wanted to make sure that our puzzle-like DNA progression made the run progression fun and meaningful.
You will be using three things during your run progression:
Mutations Mutations are your awesome skills that change your gameplay depending on what you pick. Decoys, explosions, giant boomerangs and more.
Strands These blank hexagonal connections will help you reach different traits and give you more freedom of choosing where to go.
Traits Previously known as alterations, these were remade as Traits that grant different effects. They exist to help you fine-tune your build during the run. To activate the traits you need to place a Mutation or Strand near it, opening more alterations around it! Duplicate Traits improve the overall effects.
Roguelite progression inside roguelite!
Reward Drops
The entire drop system was overhauled to better fit the systems above.
Cells This is the currency you can use in shops.
DNA This is used to upgrade everything in the Hub.
Virus Samples This is used to unlock new droppable Mutations.
Additionally rooms can drop blanks (with certain upgrades affecting the rate) and in rare cases mutations.
Most importantly - you can now quit the game during the run and return to where you’ve left it. Though to be honest this feature is more important for the main game.
So that’s it! Have fun in Specimen Zero and don’t forget to leave your feedback about the new systems in Discord!
Oh right, don't forget to check our new trailer [previewyoutube="-QYI2Tcp5co;full"]
First community event starts now!
Hello, our precious assistants!
We've just released Specimen One with the new progression and reward system, where players are actively reliving the early days of the Deflector Experiment and seeing how Specimen 2e+777 fared against the first huge breach of the virus.
It is said that Generation II got their name, Slasher, exactly from that breach. Why? Because 2e+777 eliminated a tremendous amount of viruses during that test leaving a huge pile in the quarantined zone.
But how many he got there? That's where we need you to find out.
Now every kill counts. Go into Specimen One and show them the power of the Slasher in the first community event where all the user's scores* in the Last Stand will be counted towards the milestones to open global rewards for everyone in Deflector!
The event will continue for around a week and when it's done it's straight to the new update on Deflector!
* - The overall score will be available in-game at later date. Probably tomorrow
🗡️ Adding One to Zero!
Specimens go plural!
A challenger rises to strike against the virus in the Deflector: Specimen One demo. Resistant and agile, Slasher wields a sharp blade in an aggressive close quarters fighting style. Play Specimen One to try out a new progression system and earn new rewards.
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You’ve enjoyed your time with Zero, now go say hello to One.
*The new progression system will also be added to Deflector based on player feedback
Deflector Early Access out now!
Weapons are primed. The Specimen evolution lacks only the DNA to fuel it. The Deflector Experiment reaches its crucial stage with the Deflector Early Access!
Take what you’ve learned from the Specimen test and dive into the game as it evolves into its complete form. Don’t just bite the bullet - return it to sender. Select your character to fight through waves of enemies and their relentless projectiles. Collect virus DNA to evolve with game-changing abilities that will help you outperform and outmatch the threat your way.
Be one of the first to jump in and purchase the game at a 10% early adopter discount available only for 7 days after release. You are crucial to the success of this experiment.
P.S. Oogles invites you to visit our game stream on Steam and dive into Deflector's world with our team!
FINAL EXPERIMENT BEGINS
With a strange virus threatening life as we know it, The Deflector Experiment is all that stands between humanity and extinction.
Take part in the experiment from the start in Deflector Early Access launching on January 27th.
This is only the beginning. Prepare to follow the path down an extensive year long roadmap of updates and community events with exclusive rewards. Deflector Experiment schedule to be released in the near future.
Need a starting point for some virus-busting? Check out the free Specimen Zero to get a glimpse of Deflector’s world and action.
Don’t forget to stay informed and stay in touch on our official channels: Discord, Twitter, Instagram.
2 DAYS LEFT!
Can't believe we're so close we can almost touch the release with our fingers! Are you excited too?
Well yesterday we asked you if you missed the battery, right? Then beware of the egg!
Yes! You can hate us as much as you want but we added an EGG QUEST just like the old battery quest. Insert the most evil laughter you've ever heard here.
Sorry not sorry!
P.S.: but don't forget to be kind and wishlist Deflector until we come out please!
