Inventory and equipment windows have been rebound to I (both)
Bug fixes
* The new inventory window might result in old save-games loading items to the wrong equipment slot, to fix this, simply un-equip and re-equip the items.
The next update is planned sometime in Januaryːsteamhappyː
Don't be afraid to leave wishes, comments and feedback in the forums or the discord!
Version 1.55 now released
Version 1.55 has been released with the following updates:
Ammo/weapon scripts updated and should fix the single-shot issue with some weapons
Fixed shotgun secondary fire - shotguns now has working secondary attack
Flight liftoff/landing animation and timing improved
Fall feature improved further
Crosshairs for the "free camera" mode is improved
The default selection for crosshair/aiming on "free camera" switched to manual (makes aiming during flight much easier). Players can change to "auto" in the camera window.
Fog/mist in Solitude improved/reverted - there was an unintentional change made during the previous camera update. Solitude should now look much better.
Added water surface to Solitude as a wider allowed camera angles make it necessary (players can see further)
Particle / mist on level 2 has been improved
Lighting on level 2 (shadows and dark areas) has been improved (more visible)
Minor fixes and improvements
The next update is planned sometime in October ːsteamthumbsupː
Huge thanks to the feedback, comments and tumbs up ːsteamhappyː They are encouraging and helpful in developing the game further!
Don't be afraid to leave wishes, comments and feedback in the forums or the discord!
Version 1.4 is released
In version 1.4 we have cleaned up in the in-game menus; they should now be much more intuitive. The key-mapping and camera windows are now accessible through the menu, making them easier to find. We have also added shotguns as a weapon class and 10 new shotguns items.
A list of the updates, additions and improvements:
Updated / cleaned up the in-game menus
Added graphics settings to the character creation (new game) section, including a hardware analysis and settings recommendation
Camera mode selection also added to character creation (new game) section with description of each of the four camera modes.
Added a new weapons class: Shotguns
Added 10 new weapons (shotguns)
Added "grounder" IK functionality to all player characters (feet follow terrain)
Added / improved IK animation functionality
Improved flight animations - they are now directional
Added "unarmed flight" option. Player can now fly while unarmed (Tutorial is NOT updated yet, will be shortly)
New jet-pack type: armored jet-pack (a jet-pack with high armor value)
Added new jet-pack objects (5 new items)
Improved "fall" function, it should now behave much better, added fall reaction when falling from short/low heights
Level 2: Removed "fog and hazy" graphic artifacts that disturbed the visibility.
Level 1+2: Reduced memory usage
Improved the player characters armed/weapon animations
increased allowed camera vertical angle
Bug fixes and other minor improvements
If you experience issues, game-breaking bugs or have wishes/ideas on things to improve, make sure to post in the forums here on Steam (or use the discord channel).
We plan at least one further update this year, perhaps two.
Version 1.3 is now released!
The last version of EFCX holds many improvements and updates that aim to improve the general experience.
New camera mode: "Free-look" that will give you a experience close to a 3rd person game!
Improved graphics and visual elements
Added more items / loot: Craftable items
Improved load-screens / routines on all levels
Added a few more hidden areas (some are in the gameplay preview)
Bug fixes
You can watch this video to get a preview of the new camera mode:
Thank you to all who continue to post/report bugs and issues. We'll keep updating and fixing as long as you keep reporting!
Version 1.2 is now released!
The last version of EFCX holds many improvements and updates that aim to improve the general experience.
Improved tutorial with fully voiced dialogue and extended content
Improved visuals and detail level
Adjusted(reduced) camera minimum height to allow closer view
Added more items / loot: A new jet-pack, new upgrades and new weapons
Extended turret-cap: You can now spawn 2 turrets at any given time
Extended drone-cap: Drone-cap is increased on several levels
Adjusted difficulty settings
Fixed craft window GUI element alignment issue
Fixed mouse scrolling in inventory window also changing height (version 1.1)
Improved load-screen to level 1
Added markers to enemies
Added a few more hidden areas (some are in the gameplay preview)
Bug fixes
We have also added two new gameplay preview videos (one here on Steam). This is the latest 20 minutes gameplay preview from start to the end of level 1 (SPOILER ALERT):
Thank you to all who continue to post/report bugs and issues. We'll keep updating and fixing as long as you keep reporting!
We are currently working on another installment in the same universe, though it is not a sequel. It is a third-person A-RPG set 100 years after the events in EFCX. More information will be released in a few weeks.
We are also considering making a sequel to EFCX and perhaps a DLC. If we are going to be able to accomplish this, the game must be able to sustain an extended development period. If you want to see more Cronos X content, be sure to give a thumbs up here on Steam as that is the best way to support the game!
The next updated is planned sometime late summer, so anyone experiencing problems/issues, make sure to report in the discord or Steam-forums. Any pressing issues will be fixed/patched asap.
Known issues: PS4 / X-box controller: The tutorial "waypoint marker / inventory" say X picks up items - correct is "CIRCLE".
Update 1.0.5 is live!
This updated brings many new features, more content and areas to explore, along with improvements based on player feedback
New content and improvements:
Two additional jet-pack types
Craftable Jet-pack upgrades
Increased flight time overall
Improved jet-pack logic
Updated Heavy machine-gun (to "awesome")
New areas to explore with the Jet-pack with unique loot
More enemies and mixed enemy groups
Flight time stat in character window
Improved flight-time slider (with the new "Flight time" stat visible)
Improved text size
Added new AREA MAP (open with M or press compass(controller))
Added option to disable anti-aliasing, bloom/screen overlay and ambient occlusion
New option to open/close LOOT-BOXES with key or controller button (Keyboard:F, controller:Cross)
Jet-pack "Landing area effect" available through upgrades
Reduced LOOT drop/spawn time
(As the new jet-pack logic has made changes to item/upgrade stats, we recommend player to start a new game. Though it is not absolutely necessary, continuing a previous save could result in unintentional behavior and minor bugs with jet-pack items/upgrades made in previous versions.)
Fixes:
Added world borders to all areas
Improved scripts with some weapon types
Save/load issue with sliders (contrast/brightness)
Exit character creation when no previous character was created
Reduced "heavy rain" effect on level 1 ("Fog")
Improved animation logic in flight/weapon firing
Many minor fixes
New Area map - open with 'M' or press the compass with VR-mouse(controller)
Improved UI text size
Graphics and camera settings moved to the same window + new features
As the last time, a big thanks to all players who contribute with suggestions and bug-reports!
Update 1.0.4 is live!
This update could possibly solve all initial problems with loading and memory usage. If anyone still experience any problems, we urge you to post a bug-report in the forum or discord channel.
New content and improvements:
Two additional jet-pack types
Craftable Jet-pack upgrades
Increased flight time overall
Fixes:
Memory usage is now vastly reduced
Level 2 has been optimized to reduce memory usage and load issues
Science base/wrong return/respawn vector (player initialized outside of game level)
Most settings moved to global savefile
Current character overwritten when escaping "create character"
Many minor fixes
Version 1.0.3 is now live!
It also includes improvements based on suggestions and feedback from the players – huge thanks to everyone that participate ːsteamthumbsupː
New features:
- Added contrast slider - Controller VR mouse fade option in game menu - Added QUICKSAVE – F5 - Remade Powersurge to 'Area of attack' to balance out the intelligence stat powers - Added a preview mode for Mouse movement controller, selectable from the game-menu
Improvements and fixes:
- Restructured main load/start game scripts - Added debug log on load-screen to 1. level - Attack distance Corrupted walkers reduced attack distance - Repeater rifle and heavy machine-gun ammo issue fixed - Drone command panels improved font size - Fixed 4K scaling in intro sequence - Tutorial dialogue added to jetpack/first equip - Reduced dialogue window transparency - Restructured death sequence to avoid accidental game-pause activation - Adjusted inventory camera distance and layer rendering - Other small fixes
Hope you like it ːsteamhappyː If any issues, reach out in the forums or the discord and we'll fix it...
Version 1.0.2 is now released!
(The game still will show version 1.0.1 inside the start-menu)
If you have experienced problems / failed to load previously – do this:
Start the game as before, create character and “start game”. The intro should start quickly without much loading time. You can skip the intro if you wish. After the intro is done or skipped, level 1 will start to load, and a new loading screen should appear. If everything works – great, if not – notify us either in the discord channel or in the Steam community pages.
If 1 failed – start a new character and deselect ‘enable intro’. This will load directly into level 1.
If you still aren’t able to load the first level, we urge you to join the discord and we’ll keep working to find a solution.
All improvements and bugfixes
Starting/loading improvements:
Reduced memory usage on level 1
“Bunker” (level 1) is moved to separate level
Intro sequence is moved to separate level
General gameplay fixes:
Increased slider for Controller AIM speed by 30%
Adrenaline (slow-mow) mode is off by default, can be selected in the game menu under “auto-pause”
CONTROLLER IMPROVEMENT: Virtual Mouse fade out after a while in idle – just move it and it will reappear.
CONTROLLER IMPROVEMENTS: Aim cursor fade when unarmed – still visible
CONTROLLER IMPROVEMENTS: New slider to adjust virtual mouse speed
Added brightness slider (default is set very high, will be reduced a bit in future updates)
Dialogue window is now movable and positioned further to the left
Improved scripts on some rifles (need more testing but is working)
Fixed 4K scaling for character creation
Fixed errors in character creation text for race and class
Removed cooldowntime on armors and weapons to enable swapping when in pause mode
Escape key is disabled on start and death sequence (pressing ESC during these sequences paused time and game stopped – pressing ESC did unpause/unfreeze but who would know)
Improved the “enemy marker arrow” position.
Some additional bug-fixes and improvements
All in all, the game should now run better for all players and we truly hope everyone will be able to load. If you have further thoughts or issues, don’t hesitate to join the discord or Steam community threads
We also want to thank everyone participating in the threads and discussions, and also all the positive feedback we have received so far😊
Version 1.0.1 - The first update is now released
Update 1.0.1 addresses some major performance problems experienced by some players:
Greatly reduced load times
Performance improvements to level all levels
Visual improvements
Improved controller/input performance on level 1 (start area)
Increased font size in mission/quest GUI
This update should fix most issues players have experienced, but there still might be some who experience problems.
If you notice any issues or bugs, we urge you to report them in the Steam community page and give us a day (or two) to address/fix the problem.
Known issues (that will be addressed shortly): - Falling animation timing in rear occasions freeze or triggers to late - Some text in GUI-elements are to small (TC-13 / drones)
