We would like to share what has been updated since the last demo play during the NEXT Fest. We are currently updating and implementing new features from your feedback during the demo. Let’s take a look at what has been improved and changed!
1. Updated Solar Panel Repair Mini Game
We had feedback from our veteran Frontiers about the Solar Panel Repair Mini game needing to be more complex. So, we added some spice by adding an extra step to it. Upon activating the solar panels in outer space, the fuses get overloaded randomly, and Frontiers must fix the fuses to activate the solar panels. While repairing the fuse, if someone inside tries to overload the solar panel, you might get damaged by the explosion, just like before the update.
2. Item Spawn Updates
During the demo play, we had feedback that weapons and items are appeared in the limited spots. For a better game experience, we have updated and added locations for items spawn.
New Item Spawn Location: Infirmary The Infirmary has been newly added as an item spawn location. In the Infirmary, Frontiers will be able to loot health items and oxygen cans that are placed in the room.
Weapon Spawn Rate Update: We had feedback about 1) the low weapon spawn rate and 2) Frontier who promptly perform their mission didn’t have a chance to obtain a weapon, which made them vulnerable to other Frontiers or a traitor who had weapons. So, currently, we are conducting various tests by adding different tiers of weapons and spawn locations so that Frontiers can loot weapons.
To tell you guys more about the weapon tiers, it consists of 3 tiers which are “Rusted”, “Normal”, and “Superior.” Rusted weapons are easily found in Uterlab-11 while it has the lowest damage. Normal Survival Ax and Superior-tier weapons can be obtained only in chief cabins, which deals stronger damages.
Weapon List:
We are trying our best to listen and implement Frontiers’ feedback. Please comment below or in our official discord if you have any more questions or good suggestions.
We appreciate your love and interest in DUBIUM, and we wish you guys a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! See you guys in January 2023!
Thank you
MUMO STUDIO
Dev Log – November 2022: DUBIUM Demo Play Infographic
Hello, Frontiers
DUBIUM Demo play has ended successfully with the interest and participation of many Frontiers! We were able to find some insights from various records during the Demo thanks to your participation.
Now let's take a look at some interesting numbers during the Demo play!
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 :)
See you next month!
MUMO STUDIO
Dev Log - October 2022
Hello, Frontiers
I hope you guys had a blast playing DUBIUM Demo. For this month’s Dev log, we would like to talk about what we’ve heard from players during the Next Fest as it was quite a big event for us. During the demo, we received many valuable feedback and suggestions from players.
Top 5 categories of feedback from the players
Tutorial
(Player) Reporting System
New Content (Mini Game, Map, Character)
Platform (PC, Console, Gamepad)
Localization
So, let’s 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 $30. We were planning to release DUBIUM this Q4 of this year and during the Next Fest we realized that we may need to include some new features and have more polishing to do so we are planning to release DUBIUM Early Access next year(possibly Q2)
Q: Will there be a tutorial for DUBIUM? A: YES, we’ve heard you all. A tutorial will be included. We are brainstorming what type of tutorial would be more adequate for players. If you have any suggestions, drop by our Discord and let us know.
Q: Will there be a reporting system for players who ruin the game experience? A: Yes, the Player reporting system is one of the features in our development roadmap. Therefore it will be included later. If you experienced offensive, negative, or disruptive behavior from another player you will be able to report a player in the later version. We are aware that some players ruin the fun of a game for you and others in DUBIUM and we agree with you that certain restraint is necessary. With the data we gained during the demo we will develop a system to give you guys a better experience with DUBIUM.
Q: Will there be a new character or a new map coming? A: Yes, more to come! We have a lot of content in our sketchbook. These are some designs and sketches of some ideas!
Q: Will DUBIUM support the console, steam deck, and gamepad? A: Yes, 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 some new minigames? Like for Solar panels and escape vessels? A: We used to have a minigame for them. We deactivated it to make it easier for new players. However, we are always open to ideas. If you guys have a great idea post it on the feedback forum in discord!
Q: Will there be a translation of other languages? A: Yes! Oui! Sì! Ja! Sí! はい! 네! Owszem! 是的! Да! 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 .
See you next month!
MUMO STUDIO
Post Next Fest, Demo Extended, and DreamHack
Hello, Frontiers
Thank you for your participation during the Next Fest. We received many valuable feedbacks from players and we will study and utilize those to improve DUBIUM, just like we did from our CBT result to the Demo. If you want to know more about what our next plan is, you can learn those from our Dev Live Streaming here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYMok43dCLc
To share the good news, DUBIUM has been featured on DreamHack Indie Showcase! (from Oct. 14th~23rd; Eastern Time) Therefore, we are going to extend our demo play period till October 23rd (Eastern Time). We are glad that we could have a chance to open DUBIUM demo longer for more players to enjoy. For your information, Demo will be playable and our player support may not be swift as it was during the Next Fest. This is because the demo is running while we are organizing and preparing for the next step. Thank you for your understanding.
Hope you have lots of fun playing DUBIUM. Thank you!
MUMO STUDIO
DUBIUM Developer Livestream: What's Next? & AMA
Hello, Frontiers
Thank you so much for your interest in DUBIUM! We had quite a week!
We would like to appreciate your participation during the Next Fest and want to share what's coming after the Next Fest and what our plans are for DUBIUM.
DUBIUM CM(Community Manager) Simon will answer some questions that players have asked during the Next Fest. This will be informative streaming about what is going to happen to DUBIUM after the Next Fest. If you're interested in the future of DUBIUM, Please don't miss out!
Where to watch
What's Next For DUBIUM' will be streamed through Steam, Twitch, and YouTube.
DUBIUM is a survival social deduction game set in a near future sci-fi environment. Five Frontiers must work together to complete different missions to escape before it’s too late. But beware, one of the Frontiers is a Traitor whose goal is to escape and leave the others to fall into the abyss.
DUBIUM developers (Simon, Jin, and others) will play DUBIUM together to show how they play and provide some tips to play creatively(?!)
You're all invited to join us. Come and take a look and discuss the game. Tell us what you think. Download the demo and give it a spin, and wishlist the game if you're enchanted with the amazing graphics and diverse gameplay!
You can also click on the 'SET REMINDER' button, and let Steam ping you in time for this event. Don't miss our live stream, where we'll explore the harshness of surviving in space and trusting/betraying others.
In case you are wondering what DUBIUM really is, here is a short description - a Space Survival Social deduction game - Loot and repair in an abandoned space station - [Frontier] Collect 4 cores and parts to load and ESCAPE - [Traitor] Collect 10 keystones and ESCAPE - Watch out for your back and Trust no one
MUMO STUDIO
🚀Watch DUBIUM Developer Play for Next Fest
Hello, Frontiers
DUBIUM is a survival social deduction game set in a near future sci-fi environment. Five Frontiers must work together to complete different missions to escape before it’s too late. But beware, one of the Frontiers is a Traitor whose goal is to escape and leave the others to fall into the abyss.
DUBIUM developers (Simon, Jin, and others) will play DUBIUM together to show how they play and provide some tips to play creatively(?!)
You're all invited to join us. Come and take a look and discuss the game. Tell us what you think. Download the demo and give it a spin, and wishlist the game if you are if you're enchanted with the amazing graphics and diverse gameplay!
You can also click on SET REMINDER button, and let Steam ping you in time for this event. Don't miss our live stream where we'll explore the harshness of surviving in space and trusting/betraying others.
In case you are wondering what DUBIUM really is, here is a short description - a Space Survival Social deduction game - Loot and repair in an abandoned space station - [Frontier] Collect 4 cores and parts to load and ESCAPE - [Traitor] Collect 10 keystones and ESCAPE - Watch out for your back and Trust no one
MUMO STUDIO
Play DUBIUM during the Steam Next Fest
Hello to all fellow Frontiers!
The last time you guys played DUBIUM was last year in December during the CBT. We are very happy to share the good news.
We will be holding a Demo Play during the Steam Next Fest: October 2022. Steam Next Fest will give you guys a glimpse of DUBIUM before its official release. During the Next Fest, you will be able to experience DUBIUM for free! Moreover, unlike our last CBT, DUBIUM will be playable globally for 24hr till the end of the Steam Next Fest.
Hope you guys experience the new and improved DUBIUM and share your feedback and opinions about the game! Don’t forget to join our Official DUBIUM Discord Server. There will be events you guys can enjoy with secret prizes for all participants.
For more details about the Demo Play check the schedule below!
l DUBIUM Demo Play l
❗ From October 3, 2022, at 10 AM Pacific Time until October 10, 2022, at 10 AM Pacific Time
❗ We also prepared events for you guys with sweet gifts. Be sure to join our Discord server and Twitter for news about upcoming events!
DUBIUM will be free to play during the Steam Next Fest. Invite your friends to play with you!
Make sure you have the most recent build. (v0.4.2 B171)
Please check minimum/recommended specifications for optimal test participation. Which is available on the DUBIUM store page on steam.
During the Demo play, we will be collecting information. This information is gathered to facilitate game services. To provide optimal services “MUMO STUDIO” 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 issue, please refer to the known issue. Otherwise, come to Discord and let us know in the feedback
Thank you to all the Frontiers who have been patiently waiting for "DUBIUM". We hope you guys enjoy DUBIUM during the Steam NEXT Fest!
Thank you
MUMO STUDIO
🚀Play DUBIUM during the Steam Next Fest
Hello to all fellow Frontiers!
The last time you guys played DUBIUM was last year in December during the CBT. We are very happy to share the good news.
We will be holding a Demo Play during the Steam Next Fest: October 2022. Steam Next Fest will give you guys a glimpse of DUBIUM before its official release. During the Next Fest, you will be able to experience DUBIUM for free! Moreover, unlike our last CBT, DUBIUM will be playable globally for 24hr till the end of the Steam Next Fest.
Hope you guys experience the new and improved DUBIUM and share your feedback and opinions about the game! Don’t forget to join our Official DUBIUM Discord Server. There will be events you guys can enjoy with secret prizes for all participants.
For more details about the Demo Play check the schedule below!
l DUBIUM Demo Play l
❗ From October 3, 2022, at 10 AM Pacific Time until October 10, 2022, at 10 AM Pacific Time
❗ We also prepared events for you guys with sweet gifts. Be sure to join our Discord server and Twitter for news about upcoming events!
DUBIUM will be free to play during the Steam Next Fest. Invite your friends to play with you!
Make sure you have the most recent build. (v0.4.2 B171)
Please check minimum/recommended specifications for optimal test participation. Which is available on the DUBIUM store page on steam.
During the Demo play, we will be collecting information. This information is gathered to facilitate game services. To provide optimal services “MUMO STUDIO” 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 issue, please refer to the known issue. Otherwise, come to Discord and let us know in the feedback
Thank you to all the Frontiers who have been patiently waiting for "DUBIUM". We hope you guys enjoy DUBIUM during the Steam NEXT Fest!
Thank you
MUMO STUDIO
Dev Log - September 2022 & Upcoming Next Fest
Hello, Frontiers
We would like to share what’s changed since the last beta test and what we are preparing for the Next Fest. To share the good news first, DUBIUM is featured in Steam Next Fest official event trailer!
TL;DR, we've done quite a work and are so glad to finally share these with you guys. Thank you for waiting and hope you enjoy the demo next week.
So, what has been improved and changed?!
Newly added features
1. In-game Voice Chat System
During the CBT many players requested a voice chat system. We got you. We added a voice-chat system!
Voice chat feature is implemented so players can verbally communicate with others close by.
Players will automatically be joining in the voice chat when you start a match. However, if you prefer not to use voice chat, you can turn off the auto-join voice chat option inside the settings. You can turn it back on anytime you want, enabling you to join the voice chat channel automatically in the next and following matches. Moreover, there are 2 kinds of voice chat options which are Push-to-talk and Open Mic.
Push-To-Talk: You can press the push-to-talk button while using the microphone to speak to others. Currently, it's bound to "T".
Open Mic: Any sound that's picked up by your microphone in this mode will be transmitted to others in the vicinity.
2. F.A.S-5 (Frontier Aggression Suppressor 5)
Frontiers without a weapon are very vulnerable to traitors. To prevent this weakness, we provided F.A.S-5 to all Frontiers for their basic self-defense mechanism.
On a hit, it deals 1 damage and for a short duration status effect (Weaken)
Weaken is a status effect that when the frontier gets shot by F.A.S-5 it slows the frontier. If a traitor is shot it seals the Force-Takedown skill.
3. Exposing the location of key mission items in the mission progress
During the CBT some players had a hard time attaining the locations of key items for the mission. So we added location ping which is presented in the mini-map.
Now Key mission items which have not been collected by players are now shown in the mini-map and by AR.
4. Match Reconnection System
We Added a reconnection system. If the game crashes or the connection fails during your match. You can now re-enter the game.
5. Newly added language support
There have been some requests during the last beta test so you can now enjoy DUBIUM in Russian. However, texts in images do not portray in Russian.
DUBIUM currently supports 3 languages - English - Korean - Russian
Other language support might be available later.
6. Escape Cutscene
Players who succeeded to escape the space station deserve attention and praise. There is now an animation escape cutscene for players that were able to escape the space station.
When the player escapes, the escape cutscene is printed depending on the roles and conditions of escape. If you want to know more about the different animated cutscenes be sure to check out the game!
1. Different mission briefing depending on the role
At the start of the game, a different mission guide is given depending on the roles(Frontier/Traitor).
During the CBT we had a situation where players didn't acknowledge the presence of traitors in-game. To prevent that we added a mission briefing message that informs the presence of the traitor in-game
2. Enhanced AR navigation
During the CBT we had a case where the player couldn’t locate the key mission items during their gameplay. So we enhanced and improved our AR navigation system for optimal gameplay
The AR navigation system guides you after attaining key mission items.
3. New and improved mini-game
Improvement on Oxygen supply machine mini-game
The three mixing gauges, the core of the oxygen supply, have been improved to be placed in the center of the screen to solve the problem of being unnoticeable on the left side.
Improvement on core loader mini-game
We enhanced the visibility of the instruction and controls of the mini-game
4. Improvements on Gadgets
Jessica Gadgets (Boitatá)
We improved Jessica’s visual effect to enhance the endpoint of coverage.
Ryan Gadget (Necropsyco)
We reworked the analysis process and the result screen of the gadget to help players have a better understanding of the track analysis result.
5. New & Enhanced Lobby Art
We improved the styling of our lobby.
6. New rework on the Ping System
The original ping system was only able to ping about different kinds of items and locations. The new reworked ping system not only has existing ping we also added different ping for situation briefing, mission progress, and behavioral guidance as well
There are 2 kinds of ping systems. Which are radio channel ping and proximity ping. Radio channel ping is a ping that every player can see. The second ping channel is proximity ping. Which only players in a certain range can see.
We renewed our emote ping system artwork.
7. How to use the new ping system
To use the ping system players need to aim at different objects and hold the ping button. Players will be provided with different sets of ping options, depending on interactable or un-interactable objects.
Drag your mouse to an option and release to use it.
You can cancel using a ping by dragging the mouse to the middle of the wheel menu or pressing "Left Alt"
How to switch ping channels
Hold the number 1 key above the QWERTY area.
You can switch between channels even while you have options showing up on a wheel menu.
Radio Channel & Proximity Ping
Radio channel ping Radio channel ping can be transmitted to anyone making it a very powerful tool for players to communicate without any restrictions on distance. Because of its powerful effect. It has a cooldown of 50 seconds, meaning that you'll have to wait at least 50 seconds after using the last one to use one again.
Proximity Ping Proximity Ping can be only transmitted to players who are close by. This means players can share information with a certain player who is only nearby.
Check below for information about different ping sets - Un-interactable objects: Default ping set - Interactable objects
Items (Mission items, consumables, weapons)
Lootable objects (Dead bodies)
Mini games (Oxygen, Solar Panel, Core loading)
Other Characters
8. Space Station (Uterlab-11) lighting improvement
During the gameplay, there were different kinds of light showing the status of the situations
Low energy Mode (Orange)
Optimal Mode (White)
Escape Mode (Green)
Self-Destruction mode (Red)
9. Matchmaking system improvement
We improved our match-making system for players to enjoy their favorite character
By unselecting “Allow Random Character”. Players can choose their characters to play. However, the match-making duration might be longer
By selecting “Allow Random Character” and select your preferred frontier. Players will have a higher chance to play their preferred frontier. However, players have a low probability unable to play their preferred character but, it will shorten the match-making duration time. - If the players couldn’t play their preferred character, it will increase the chance to play their preferred character in their next match.
Whoa, hope you like what we prepared :) We are as excited as you are to welcome you next week. If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to leave them in the comments below or on Discord
