Audio of the Wizard commenting your victory against Major Commando now plays properly
bullet cases sfx fixed
fixed slomo upon death of certain enemies
fixed weapon textures loading incorrectly
"spread" section of the HUD now correctly hidden when player is in the real world
daytime music in CTF3 doesn't get triggered a second time
various typos
various places where the player could clip through
Changes & QOL additions:
added glass panel in the tutorial route to teach new players about breakable glasses
reworded the tutorial pop-up for the walljump to better illustrate how it works
added brief description popup upon picking a new weapon in the real world for the first time
SMG alt-fire has been changed to "hold-to-charge"
R-frame enemy type doesn't roll sideways upon taking damage anymore
More improvements underway!
DEAV TEAM & HYPERSTRANGE
Ghostware: Arena of the Dead is OUT NOW in Early Access
Ghostware launches today in Early Access.
You Died. And you've been resurrected in a simulation resembling classic '90s FPSs. You've been forced to participate in shooter-inspired matches along with other souls that are trapped in a sick fantasy of a mysterious Wizard-guy. Do you have what it takes to find out the truth? Are you determined enough to escape the simulation? Let's find out...
Welcome to the Arena of the Dead! We are glad that your soul has joined us, today we offer you the first episode of GHOSTWARE, which entails the following:
Story chapters from 0 to 3
12+ levels (which you can replay whenever you'd like)
Classic arena game modes such as Deathmatch, King of the Hill, Capture the Flag
Full base arsenal
8 enemy types
Plot twist you don't expect (well... now you do)
+ ARCADE Mode: Custom matches against the bots with exclusive content made especially for this mode.
This is, naturally, just the beginning, the full release of GHOSTWARE is scheduled around Q4 2023 / Q1 2024. In the meantime you can look forward to regular updates that will deliver the following:
Additional Episodes that will expand the story
More enemies to frag or be fragged by
More spectacular Boss fights
Variety of gameplay elements
New maps, modes and content for the Arcade mode
For a more detailed road map, please check in here in the near future!
If you wish to be a part of the development process, then join our Twitter and Discord channel and share your feedback!
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GHOSTWARE.exe launches in Early Access in less than 24h!
Hello Hyperstrangers,
In less than 24 hours GHOSTWARE: Arena of the Dead will launch in Early Access. This marks another step on the development road. A road that started with a small project which was meant to be a nostalgic discourse and satire on the state of late '90s shooters. A project that now goes by the name of GHOSTWARE. Many days have passed since its conception and many will pass until the game is ready for full release.
Until then, let's together enjoy the journey ahead of us. Here is what you can expect from Early Access for GHOSTWARE - compiled into an FAQ:
Why Early Access in the first place?
GHOSTWARE is developed by a handful of people in their spare time. Early Access will allow the team to grow and fully focus on development. Not to mention that your feedback will be essential in making the game as good as it can be.
How long will this game be in Early Access?
GHOSTWARE will be in development for a period of around 8 months, which would translate to a full release in late Q4 2023 or early Q1 2024.
How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?
The full version will have significantly more content for you to enjoy. Besides a greater roster of enemies, you can expect more grandiose boss fights, new maps, story episodes, and various other elements that are not yet present. Furthermore, the Arcade mode will receive a plethora of updates as well.
As to the price difference, on the 12th of April you will be able to get the game for 14.99$ with a 15% launch discount. At the end of the development cycle you can expect the game’s price to rise slightly.
What is the current state of the Early Access version?
On the 12th of April you will have access to the first episode, which will include:
4 chapters, 12+ levels, most of which can be revisited to hunt for extra items.
A full “base” arsenal.
Classic arena game modes such as Deathmatch, King of the Hill, Capture the Flag
8 enemy types
The Arcade mode which will allow you to set up your own custom matches against bots
Can I be involved in the development process?
As we have mentioned at the beginning, your input will be invaluable. We will be listening to your feedback on various platforms (Discord, Twitter, etc.) in order to deliver a better game. Keep an eye out for closed betas for upcoming episodes as well!
This wraps up today's update and for those who can't wait, here is a short gameplay teaser:
Yours truly,
Pixels are blooming, discounts are singing - Steam Spring Sale is here!
What a beautiful day outside! On a day like this, folks like us should be playing some games! Today marks the start of the Steam Spring Sale and Hyperstrange has prepared some hyper-entertainment and hyper-discounts for you!
New bundles galore!
Bundles, you know 'em, you love 'em. Some of them have already stolen your hearts and if not, maybe these ones will:
If you are hungering for more '90s FPS shooters and feeling nostalgic for beautiful stylized pixels, then look no further, for Supplice will just hit the spot. Add it to your wishlist so that you don't miss it as it is right around the corner:
Early Access Date Confirmed - The Arena Opens This April
Dear followers and ghosts in the Arena,
Today is the day we can finally confirm, on 12.04.2023 you will be able to enter the arena and frag away for Wizard’s carnal entertainment or to show him where he belongs on the scoreboard. After the launch of the Early Access, which will contain the whole first chapter, you can expect additional updates later down the line that will add more chapters to the game. We’d love to tell more about them, but where’s the fun in spoiling the mystery? And on the topic of spoiling things…
Demo update
For those of you who are still wondering about Ghostware or simply can’t get enough of it, we have updated the demo with a hefty amount of content. So feel free to treat yourselves to more retro FPS nostalgia and remember to share it with your friends.
If you yearn to bring back the good ol’ times in gaming, go and check our... HYPERSTRANGE PUBLISHER SALE 2023
The Hyperstrange Winter Publisher Sale is a celebration of all things gaming is supposed to be: PURE UNADULTERATED FUN and an opportunity to save a dime... or a dozen ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
How about something new?
How about new HYPERSTRANGE titles coming to Steam?
The new, expanded, and updated demo of GHOSTWARE: Arena of the Dead is here!
We are getting close to our early access release. You can expect to learn of the release date by the end of the month. We've come a long way and made some good progress, so we'd like to take this opportunity and give you a taste of the game.
Please make sure to share your feedback with us on Daev Team Discord or right here, on the Steam forums or - if you're feeling extra generous with your time, you can fill out a short feedback form, that will provide us with some precious insight. But first - make sure to take the new demo for a spin.
Ready? Step through the portal!
Are you already familiar with GHOSTWARE, and perhaps you've plaed the previous demo, and are wondering what's changed? Here's the full changelog:
--NEW FEATURES--
cutscenes now fully voiced
all written story and dialogues re-made from scratch
new NPCs in hub levels with branching dialogues
world map to keep track of missing items
blinding sand rework
complete rework for the first bossfight
alt-fire for all weapons
save/load interfaces rework
save/load in menu incorporated in Arena.exe
abilities can be changed from save stations
new save files record player's position
team AI bugfixes
player's footstep sfx tied to surface material
updated textures for all characters
audio/visual tweaks for guns
HUD visual upgrade
new enemy types
new campaign maps
color blind mode
social media links in the main menu
shotgun pellets hitbox and spread increase
--BUGS FIXED--
abilities cooldown
pause menu button mashing
reset button for input and video options
various pop-ups correctly working
various collision bugs fixed
various bug fixes tied to button mashing
extra HP not fully lost if player gets hit
fire from grenade alt-shot registers score
WebScape pages formatting
exploding barrels deal damage correctly
crouch slide clipping fixed
fixed spots in the maps that were causing various bugs
sfx for the Shocking Truth stops upon player's death
choosing a different character in the arcade doesn't affect the score
It's been a long while since the last update, and many things happened since June.
As the ones who have followed this years' Realms Deep online event, we have partnered with HYPERSTRANGE, the publishers and developers behind Postal Brain Damaged, Blood West, Incision among the others!
With this new collaboration we got access to many new services that allowed us to make Ghostware the best possible iteration of it, and we want to share part of the newest additions to the game in a new, expanded demo!
At the time of writing the estimate release date for it is yet to be decided but all the new content will make up for the wait; speaking of which, here's a list of what to expect from Ghostware in the future:
- NEW two brand new enemy types (no spoilers!) - NEW a never-seen-before, completely reworked fight against the first boss The Hacker - NEW brand new level in the campaign - NEW reworked NPCs in the lobbies, each one now featuring its own dialogue tree - NEW footstep sounds of the player are now tied to the surface Molly walks on - NEW the player can change abilities from the Save Stations found in the lobbies - alternative fire mode for all the weapons! - texture and modeling rework for certain characters, enemies, and weapons - improved AI - reworked the Blinding Sand default ability to make it more consistent - audio/visual improvements for all the guns - visual overhaul of the UI elements - and much more
what to expect in the future
- even more new enemy types - complete rewriting of the dialogues - full voice acting in the cutscenes - many other things that escape me at the moment
Thanks you all for the patience and the support you showed us so far, and before leaving we wanna share with you a few pics of what's going on behind the scenes
GHOSTWARE's release delayed (but worry not, it's still coming)
Hello everyone, project lead here:
Some of you might remember that Ghostware was set to release in Early Access on June 24th 2022, however we've decided to postpone the release. Some opportunities have presented itself to us which may increase our chances at successfuly launching Gware, as this is a project we have invested a lot of hopes and time into, and we want to make sure to play to all of our strenghts, even if this means delaying the launch plans. We believe the possible outcomes will be worth the extra wait, so don't worry!
Still, apologies for the inconvience, we know some of you were eager to get your hands on Episode 1 as soon possible, but hopefully the new date won't be too far off!
FAQ 1: When's the new date? We don't know atm, but we will soon
FAQ 2: Did something bad happen? Not at all, if anything I'd say the opposite
FAQ 3: Why is the release date shifted by a whole year? when we asked Steam support to change the date after having explained the situation to them they gave us a large enough time frame by adding 365 more days
If you have any more questions feel free to write them down in the comments!
GHOSTWARE has a release date!
Hello everyone
We're delighted to announce that we settled on a date to release GHOSTWARE in Early Access, so grab a pen and mark your calendar:
The game will debut on Steam on June 24th 2022!
On this day you will find the entirety of Episode One as the main course, and a first iteration of the Arcade Mode as an extra!
Episode One of the story will feature all the content shown during the Closed Beta, which amounts to more than a dozen replayable maps with branching storylines depending on the players's choice and optional backtracking with lots of lore bits to satisfy the completionists among you.
The Arcade is an entirely new part of the game, dedicated to setting up custom matches throughout a handful of game modes such as Deathmatch, Domination, Capture The Flag and the likes, allowing you to choose the rules, the level of difficulty, and what character you play as.
This part features arcade-exclusive maps, and it's the portion of the game that will see the most frequent content updates throughout the development cycle to keep you coming back while we work on Episode Two of the story, which obviously requires case-by-case work that goes beyond making new maps for an already established framework.
And last but not least, we will participate at the Steam Next Fest (running June 13-21) with a demo that will showcase both the campaign and the custom matches, so keep an eye on that too!
We hope that you'll enjoy what we've prepared for you, and as always, keep in touch with us on Twitter and Discord, and tell your friends about it!
_Daev Team
The first two maps for Arcade are here!
One of the stretch goals we had in mind when we started developing GHOSTWARE has always been the addition of an arcade mode that let you run and gun whenever you want if you wanted to take a break from the meat of the game -its story mode.
Now that the first Episode of GHOSTWARE is finished, we had the chance of start working on what we labeled the "Arcade" mode: it's an offline multiplayer against bots where you'll be free to customize the amount of enemies and teammates, the gamemode, the score, and the map where you'll be playing!
To keep things itneresting, we began the creation of a whole bunch of maps that aren't canon/indipendent from the story, and that will be exclusive to the Arcade: some of those will be specific to a gamemode, for instance Capture The Flag, whereas others will be available to be played on more than one (both Deathmatch and Domination, as an example)
The first two finished maps that we present today are Cave and Vats: they're medium-sized maps suitable for a multitude of game modes, and it's a first taste of what will be shipped alongside EP1 of the campaign once GHOSTWARE enters Early Access.
