The Final Beta Tes has ended successfully with the interest and participation of many Frontiers! We were able to find some insights from various records during the Final Beta thanks to your participation.
Now let's take a look at some interesting numbers during the Final Beta Test!đ˝đ˝đ˝
What do you think? Is this something that you expected? If you have any more ideas that you want to know, let us know! In the comment below or on Discord :)
Thank You & See You Soon!
MUMO STUDIO
Dev Log- April 2023: End of Final Beta
Hello, Frontiers
Before we begin, weâd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for your incredible support and participation in the Final Beta Test. We hope that you guys had a blast playing DUBIUM.
For this monthâs Dev log, we would like to talk about what weâve heard from players during the Final Beta as it was our final testing before Early Access which is the 2nd Quarter of this year. During the Beta, we received a lot of valuable feedback and suggestions from you guys, and letâs see what kind of feedback we got from you guys!
FYI: Weâre currently preparing an infographic about the Final Beta Test. So, be sure to come back!
[table] [tr] [td] Top 5 Categories of Feedback from the Playersđ[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]1. Release Date đ[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]2. (Player) Reporting System đŽââď¸[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]3. New Content (Cosmetic, Character) đ[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]4. Platform (PC, Console, Gamepad) đŽ[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]5. Localizationđ[/td] [/tr] [/table] So, letâs go over some feedback and questions that you guys asked!
Q: How much will DUBIUM be and when is it going to be released?! A: First, the cost of DUBIUM will be around 15$ - $30. We were planning to release DUBIUM in the 2nd quarter of this year. So, very soon
Q: Will there be a reporting system for players who ruin the game experience? A: In the last year's October Next Live AMA session, we discussed about the player report system for malicious users who shows offensive, negative, or disruptive behavior. However, due to the various play styles in Dubium, it is difficult to apply the user reporting system to determine whether a user's actions were intentionally malicious or simply a survival tactic. For example, it would be debatable reporting a player who escaped alone while other players were doing missions, as he was just doing a selfish gameplay. However, we do not want to have bad experience due to these types of players. Therefore, we are considering alternative methods to prevent these users to act maliciously. If you have any suggestions, please feel free to share them on Discord!
Q: What kind of new content will be in the Early Access? Regarding the upcoming Early Access content, there will be a variety of cosmetics such as character costumes, gestures, and other attractive items. Additionally, a new frontier will be joining the Early Access release. To give you guys a sneak peek about the new frontier, he is an ex-hunter from Iceland who specializes in traps. He has joined the space frontier to find a utopia to release his twisted desires.
Q: Will DUBIUM support the console, steam deck, and gamepad? A: Yes but later, we are planning to optimize the gamepad controls. Regarding the consoles and steam deck, we are also thinking about supporting them after releasing Early Access on PC.
Q: Will there be a translation of other languages? A: Yes! Oui! SĂŹ! Ja! SĂ! ăŻă! ë¤! Owszem! ćŻç! ĐĐ°! Sim! Ya! We haven't decided how many or what language to localize yet. If you have any recommendations, feel free to let us know.
If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to leave them in the comments below or on DISCORD
Once again, we want to thank you for your participation in the Final Beta Test, and we look forward to seeing you guys soon in Early Access!
Thank You and See You Soon
MUMO STUDIO
Final Beta Extended!
Hello, Frontiers!
Hope you're enjoying the Final Beta so far! To bring you guys good news! DUBIUM Final Beta will be ExtendedđĽł
Moreover, to celebrate the extension of the Beta we are rewarding all players with coins and gadget dice to fully upgrade your favorite Frontier's gadget! Get ready to go Flex! đ
We hope you enjoy the rest of the Final Beta and if you have any questions or feedback visit us at DISCORD.
Thank You MUMO STUDIO
l DUBIUM Final Beta Test End Date đl
âEnd Date & Time: April 17th, 2023 at 11:00PM PDT
l How to Sign Up for DUBIUM Final Beta Test đl
âTo sign up for the DUBIUM Final Beta Test visit the store steam page and click the request access button in the DUBIUM Playtest.
đ¨Please Note!
DUBIUM will be free to play during the Final Beta Test. Invite your friends to play with you!
Make sure you have the most recent build.
Please check minimum/recommended specifications for optimal test participation. Which is available on the DUBIUM store page on steam.
During the Final Beta Test, we will be collecting information. This information is gathered to facilitate game services. To provide optimal services âMUMO STUDIOâ may use this information. The following logs that will be collected are listed below: - Anonymous ID or, computer configuration, gameplay behavior, progress, browser type, platform type, and software usage
Bug Reportđ & Questionâ
If you are experiencing any issues, please come to Discord and let us know in the feedback.
Thank you for your patience! The Final Beta will be your last chance to test out the game before the Early Access and show you guys our development progress so far! Introducing new content and improvements of DUBIUM!
During the Final Beta Test period, we hope you guys experience the new and improved DUBIUM, share your feedback and opinions about the game, and see how your feedback has been applied!
Join the DUBIUM Final Beta Now!
âFor now, Party Matching is under construction. There is a critical issue that we found and still working on a solution for. Till then, enjoy DUBIUM with some other players. We will fix it soon!â
l DUBIUM Final Beta Test Schedule đl
âFrom March 27, 2023, at 11 PM Pacific Daylight Time until April 10, 2023
l How to Sign Up for DUBIUM Final Beta Test đl
âTo sign up for the DUBIUM Final Beta Test visit the store steam page and click the request access button in the DUBIUM Playtest.
đ¨Please Note!
DUBIUM will be free to play during the Final Beta Test. Invite your friends to play with you!
Make sure you have the most recent build.
Please check minimum/recommended specifications for optimal test participation. Which is available on the DUBIUM store page on steam.
During the Final Beta Test, we will be collecting information. This information is gathered to facilitate game services. To provide optimal services âMUMO STUDIOâ may use this information. The following logs that will be collected are listed below: - Anonymous ID or, computer configuration, gameplay behavior, progress, browser type, platform type, and software usage
Bug Reportđ & Questionâ
If you are experiencing any issues, please come to Discord and let us know in the feedback.
TL;DR, we've tried to implement what youâve been telling us and are so glad to finally share these with you guys.
To give you guys a recap of the schedule for The Final Beta Test it will start from March 27, 2023, until April 10, 2023.
- North America â March 27th (Mon), 23:00 PM (PDT) - Europe â March 28th (Tue), 8:00 AM (CEST) - Asia â March 28th (Tue), 15:00 PM(KST)
We hope you have all been doing well since our last Demo play held during the Steam Next Fest last October. We would like to thank everyone who showed interest in our game and played it. Of course, weâre also very excited to share our game with any newcomers too.
Based on the valuable feedback we received from players who enjoyed our game, we have incorporated new features and made significant improvements over the past few months. Shall we go over what has been improved and changed since the last Next Fest?
So, what has been improved and changed?!
We hope you have all been doing well since our last Demo play held during the Steam Next Fest last October. We would like to thank everyone who showed interest in our game and played it. Of course, weâre also very excited to share our game with any newcomers too.
Based on the valuable feedback we received from players who enjoyed our game, we have incorporated new features and made significant improvements over the past few months.
Before diving into the Final Beta Test, let's take a moment to explore the new features and improvements.
1. Tutorial
Setting sail on a new journey is never easy, especially when it's the first time. This is particularly true for missions in space, which can be even more challenging. To help players learn the mechanics and rules of the game and streamline their experience, we have developed a tutorial to guide them through the gameplay of Dubium. The tutorial will consist of a tutorial level and instructional videos to provide additional guidance.
Tutorial level The in-game tutorial is designed to resemble actual Frontier gameplay. The tutorial will take place in the Frontier Training Center, under the guidance of our smart (and somewhat sassy) Space Frontier Operator, Kerstin.
You will be learn the basic skills such as movement and gradually progress to a more advanced gameplay process. Upon completing the tutorial, you will have a better understanding of how to survive in the hostile environments of Space Frontiers face.
Gameplay Guide Videos
There will be three videos to help you learn more about the game.
1. To become an Elite Frontier Learn the advanced aspects of what an experienced Frontier can do.
2. How to Basic: The Traitor Learn what the Traitor can do to increase the chances of completing a Traitor Mission.
3. Utilizing the Ping System and mini-map Learn how to use the ping system and mini-map in Dubium to communicate and gather information to help you decide whom to trust or suspect.
2. Gadget Workshop
The Gadget Workshop is added to the game.
In Dubium, all characters are equipped with a unique gadget. Players can upgrade Characterâs gadgets at the Gadget Workshop. Each gadget has different upgradeable abilities. Gadgets can be upgraded based on your playstyle. However, during the final beta upgrades will be partially available to be used.
Moreover, you can always reset your upgrades and try something new if you want to change things up a bit!
3. Additional effect added for Anyofus
The ever-aspiring Zackâs gadget, Anyofus, is getting an additional ability.
-The original effect remains; characters affected by Anyofus lose communication among the Frontiers. So, offender alert or traitor exposure ceases to work.
- In addition, those who are affected by Anyofus can't use their gadgets for a short time and will cancel out gadgets in use.
Anyofus was designed to create a loophole for its users, allowing them to take down others without getting any penalty while staying under the radar of Space Frontier. However, it seemed to have zero impact, so we decided to add a new effect.
Moreover, it is always a challenge for us to balance abilities for gadgets. Since, all gadgets in Dubium need to have their uses for both Frontiers and Traitors. Be sure to try out the newly adjusted Zackâs Gadget and tell us your experience!
4. Game Mechanics & Rule Adjustment
We have made some major changes to the game by modifying some of the basic rules of the game.
- Characters holding mission items are now only highlighted to the Traitor.
In the last demo, any character carrying a mission item, such as a keycard, was visible with a green outline to everyone. However, everyone sharing this information made it difficult for Traitors to deceive others.
We hope this change creates more space for Traitors to be more daring and feel less daunted to try deceptive actions. With this adjustment we also expect more communication to take place (with or without the ping system) and gadgets to play a bigger role in the game.
- Blamaneâs Call will be sent out to another player if the first one is rejected.
Blamaneâs Call is a feature that keeps the tension of a match going even after the initial Traitor is out of the game. When a Traitor dies, Blamaneâs Call will be sent out randomly to remaining Frontier to become a Traitor. The receiver can either accept or reject it.
In the last demo, when the first Frontier rejected the proposal, it meant âNo More Traitorâ. However, Blamaneâs Call will now be sequentially sent to all players in random order until a player accepts, or all reject it.
Blamaneâs Call will not occur during self-destruct sequences.
Escape pods no longer require the power to be restored in certain Energy Cube Collapse.
Restoring power is mandatory to complete the Frontier/Traitor mission. However, when only one surviving player is left and the self-destruct sequence for insufficient survivors (less than two) is set off, having to restore power was more tedious than intense in many cases. Now you can simply head to an available escape pod and hack it without worrying about the power.
- Dubium Report can now be used in more cases.
The Dubium Report system allows the player to select another player character they consider suspicious and explicitly add a âDUBIUM levelâ label to that character info shown to everyone in the match. The menu to use it only popped up when you were knocked out by a stealth kill during the last demo. However, we made changes to it so that the players had access to it when they were knocked out, regardless of the method. (by an attack, an explosion, or a toxic gas etc.)
5. New Mini-game: Solar Panel Fuse Repair
There have been some voices asking for a new mini-game, and we added one where we thought a little more challenge might be needed.
Players will now have to repair fuses that got disconnected while repairing the Solar Panels out in space. Players will have to head over to the cut fuse and reconnect them, to continue bringing the solar panels back up.
6. Death Report System
A Death Report System is added to provide an explanation on the cause of deaths and the reasons for failed revivals.
In Dubium all players start with one revival kit(not an item but an implemented system). However, depending on certain conditions, that revival chance may be lost.
We noticed that this caused a lot of confusion to players, so we wanted to make it easier to understand why they died and couldnât revive.
To help that, players that die will now see a result screen on their screen. It will have information on why they died and couldnât revive. We hope the new system will reduce confusion and make it easier for the players to understand what happened.
7. Mission Scoreboard System
A Mission Scoreboard System is added to the game.
Upon completing one mini-game in the Energy Cube Destructor, a progression bar will appear on top of the screen. It will show two progress bars for specific info: âFrontier Mission Progressionâ(left) and the âNumber of Keystonesâ(right) that have been found on the map.
- âFrontier Mission Progressionâ(Left side of the bar) shows how many Destructor mini-games have been completed.
- âNumber of Keystonesâ(Right side of the bar) will show how many Keystones are found on the map..
Both Frontiers and Traitors can use this information to help them get an idea of the situation without having to go around the map as much as before and make it easier to decide what to do.
Many players told us they had trouble finding weapons. We added more weapon spawn locations where Frontiers would typically go through while doing Frontier Missions, such as Chiefâs Cabins.
- Weapon variations added.
Some weapons now come in different variations. For example, melee weapons will now have different damage values depending on their tier. Pistols have variations; some with more magazines and some with higher damage.
9. Throwable Items Control Rework
The controls for throwable items become more intuitive.
- After equipping a throwable item by selecting the slot for it, the cross-hair will switch to the design set for the throwable item.
- You can choose your mode of throwing by pressing the mode switch button(Default set to Right Mouse Button). You can choose the item to throw near or far by right-clicking.
- To throw the item, hold the Fire Button (Default set to Left Mouse Button) while aiming at the desired angle and direction and release the button to throw.
- You can switch to a different slot.
We hope this rework helps players to use the item as they intended.
10. New Item Spawn Location: Infirmary
Items needed for survival can now be found in the Infirmary in Uterlab-11.
Itâs natural to look for a health kit when âlow on healthâ and it makes a lot of sense to have some health kits in the Infirmary. We have also added some oxygen cans you can find inside the Infirmary too.
11. Localization: Simplified And Traditional Chinese
New languages are now supported in the game.
- Simplified Chinese - Traditional Chinese
We are planning on adding more languages in the future.
12. Frontier Pass And Daily Missions
The Frontier Pass and Daily Missions are now added to the game.
The Frontier Pass contains numerous reward tiers, and players can receive rewards for reaching each tier. Players will need to earn a certain amount of points in order to upgrade.
Rewards consist of in-game currency, cosmetic items and etc. One of the main rewards is Gadget Dice, a special currency that can be used to upgrade gadgets in the Gadget Workshop.
There are two types of The Frontier Pass: the free and the premium. Players that unlock the premium pass will receive awards for both tracks. Players who didn't unlock the premium track can still receive rewards from the free pass.
Daily missions provide small goals the player can try to achieve while playing the game. Completing a daily mission will reward the player with many points to help them upgrade in the Frontier Pass.
During the Final Beta Test, players can receive enough currency to unlock the Frontier Premium Pass by completing the tutorials. So donât forget to check them out!
"Frontier Pass" is a work-in-progress feature added to the test during the beta test. Enjoy DUBIUM while exploring the Frontier Pass. We would appreciate it if you share your experience during the Final Beta period and provide us with feedback.
Whoa, hope you like what we prepared :) We are as excited as you are to welcome you. If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to leave them in the comments below or on Discord.
Thank You
MUMO STUDIO
Dev Log- March 2023: Incoming Final Beta Test
Hello, Frontiers!
Firstly, as we announced during the Steam Mystery Fest, we will have a DUBIUM Final Beta Test coming for you guys, and we are thrilled to announce that the DUBIUM Final Beta Test will begin on March 27th!
l DUBIUM Final Beta Test Schedule đl
From March 27, 2023, at 10 AM Pacific Time until April 10, 2023, at 10 AM Pacific Time
The Final Beta Test will be the last test before the official Early Access release in 2Q of 2023. We have improved and developed new and existing content based on the feedback we received from you during the last Steam Next Fest.
In addition to implementing the feedbacks, we have worked very hard to provide the best gaming experience, including an in-game tutorial and new content
We are thrilled to share this news and excited to see our Frontiers back in action. We also hope that you guys will experience the new and improved DUBIUM and share your feedback and opinions about the game!
Donât forget to sign up for the last beta test and join our Official DUBIUM Discord Server. There will be events you can enjoy with rewards.
Thank you for waiting and we hope to see you guys back soon.
For more details about the Final Beta Test, check the info below! âŹď¸âŹď¸âŹď¸
l How to Sign Up for DUBIUM Final Beta Test đl
To sign up for the DUBIUM Final Beta Test visit the store steam page and click the request access button in the DUBIUM Playtest.
đ˘ Please Note!
DUBIUM will be open to everyone during the Final Beta Test. Invite your friends to play with you!
Make sure you have the most recent build.
Please check the minimum/recommended specifications for optimal test participation, which is available on the DUBIUM store page on steam.
During the Final Beta Test, we will be collecting information. This information is gathered to facilitate game services. To provide optimal services âMUMO STUDIOâ may use this information. The following logs that will be collected are listed below: - Anonymous ID or, computer configuration, gameplay behavior, progress, browser type, platform type, and software usage
If you are experiencing any issues, please come to Discord and let us help you in the feedback
Thank you to all, the Frontiers who have patiently waited for "DUBIUM". We hope to see you guys soon!
MUMO STUDIO
DUBIUM Follower Milestone Event
Hello, Frontiers!
The Social Media Follower Milestone event will be held to celebrate the upcoming Early Access release of DUBIUM! Follow DUBIUMâs official social media channels and get rewards! You can easily participate in the event by following the social media channels below!
Please check below for details!
Event Periodđާ
Feb 20th till 2 days before the Early Access
How to Participateđ
Please follow DUBIUMâs official social media channels! (check the links at the bottom)
Once you finish following, share the news with others, friends, family, group chats, and communities, so they can also follow the DUBIUM social media!
Every time the number of followers reaches the milestones below, rewards will be given to everyone.
Event Rewardsđ
đ 10,000 Followers achieved, Flashlight Skin + 3000 coin đ 20,000 Followers achieved, Frontier Cam Skin + 10,000 coin đ 50,000 Followers achieved, Weapon Skin + 15,000 coin đ 100,000 Followers achieved, New Character Skin (only available for Ryan) + 25,000 coin *The number of milestones is based on the total number of followers on all DUBIUM social media.
Note: (Rewards will be delivered to all new players at the release of Early Access) It will be provided to all new players only for a month from the release.
Follow DUBIUM Offical Social Media Channelsđ
âNewsletterâ: https://www.dubium.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dubiumgame
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/jPDbXPmPmh
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dubiumgame
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/dubium
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/dubiumgame
Steam Mystery Fest and More! (feat. test)
Hello, Frontiers!
DUBIUM joined The Steam Mystery Fest! đĽł
We would love to celebrate the spirit of the mystery fest by providing you with a gameplay experience. However, we are currently prioritizing the development of Early Access in this 2nd quarter.
To present our current development of DUBIUM, we are happy to announce that there will be a Final Beta Test Next month. Moreover, you can register now and stay excited for the upcoming beta test next month! It will be the last test right before the Early Access release!
That's not all. We also prepared a small event for you to stay hyped and spread the word. Click here to check out the Follower Event Announcement!
Final Beta Test Schedule
End of March ~ Mid of April
Click 'Request Access' on the DUBIUM Steam page. You will receive a notification from Steam about the DUBIUM beta test in the last week of March.
Check the 'Follower Event' in the announcement and follow DUBIUM's social channels. If you are already following, spread the word to your friends, family, colleagues, and communities.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask us on Discord!
See you soon!
MUMO Studio
Dev Log- February 2023
Hello, Frontiers!
As we shared in the previous news, we are improving and developing existing and new content based on the feedback from players during the demo play last year.
Recently we have been seeing our community members in Discord looking forward to the release of DUBIUM, which made us very happy and grateful for your attention.
To answer your excitement, we are happy to say that there will certainly be a playtest for you guys to play DUBIUM âbeforeâ Q2, 2023, when we are planning our Early Access launch.
Since some announcements will come, we prepared this Dev Log simple and neat. So, be sure to stay tuned for upcoming news and announcements!
Letâs take a look at what has been updated.
New Content Development
One of the most referred feedback and suggestions we received from you guys was about adding new content. During our live AMA session for the Next Fest: OCT, we lightly shared some concept sketches we had up in our sleeves.
To give you guys a sneak peek about the new frontier. He is an ex-hunter from Iceland who specializes in traps. He has joined the space frontier to find a utopia to release his twisted desires.
We hope you guys like what we prepared. If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to leave them in the comments below or on Discord.
We appreciate your love and interest in DUBIUM so far, and we hope to see you soon and share more updates with you.
Thank you! MUMO Studio
Dev Log â January 2023
Happy new year, Frontiers
We are happy to share this year's first updates and development progress so far! So, letâs take a look at what has been improved and changed!
1. In-Game Tutorial Development Progress
Last yearâs top feedback and suggestions we got from you guys, were about adding an âin-game tutorialâ. As we promised during our live AMA session for the Next Fest: OCT, we are currently developing an in-game tutorial with the gameplay data we gained from the demo play. This is for new and experienced players to have a better understanding of DUBIUM gameplay.
The tutorial is designed with different types of sessions in which players are guided to learn the basics and complex gameplays in DUBIUM.
2. New Features and Updates on the UI
Death Report System
During the demo play, when a player died, a blurry orange screen displayed the status of revival and death. This confused some players as to why they were revived or not revived So, we have updated the screen by displaying the cause of death and the reason why the player wasnât revived.
Status Effect UI Updates
In DUBIUM there are several status effects, and we wanted to emphasize what status the playerâs character is in. We developed a UI Icon display system to help players understand the status they are
Availability of Revival: The green heart icon in the player UI displays the availability of revival. If the player character dies while that green heart icon is lit up, they can revive. If the player loses the ability to revive for whatever reason, the icon will be empty.
Status Effect: When a status effect is applied to the playerâs character, relevant status effect UI Icons are displayed in the playerâs character UI.
3. Throwable Items Control Rework
In the previous DUBIUM build, to use a throwable item, players just need to click while equipping the throwables. This throwing method caused players to use the item unintentionally, which made an unwanted situation happen. To fix these issues, we reworked the control mechanism of throwable items.
The controls for the items have been changed to a âhold-and-releaseâ method.
To throw the item, a player should hold the left mouse button. While holding the button, the player will be able to see the predicted path trajectory. Players can place it at an intended destination. Upon releasing the left mouse button, it will throw the item.
The right mouse button can be used to toggle between the two throwing modes: the underhand throwing mode and the overhand throwing mode. You can toggle between the two modes even while you're holding the left mouse button and aiming.
Hope you guys like what we prepared. If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to leave them in the comments below or on Discord.
We appreciate your love and interest in DUBIUM so far, and we hope to see you soon and share more updates with you.
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