The Grey Goo Map Pack is back with a second installment! We're introducing four new maps and adding some new biomes to our Grey Goo Map Editor. Just like before, these free maps are available now. They will appear in-game automatically when you launch Grey Goo.
Check out these beautiful previews of the maps and their new biomes:
EDGE OF WINTER
Featuring the first winter biome released for Grey Goo. This chilly, 1v1 map has multiple small catalyst pools spread across its icy surface. There are a lot of frost-covered resources here for everyone, so stay focused on gathering them. You can play this map a number of ways, but remember to move at a brisk pace. Concentrate on base building or use one of many pathways to strike at the cold heart of your opponent. That's the last pun—our word is as solid as permafrost.
BARCA'S BAYOU
Catalyst pools abound within this temperate land. Resource pools can be found along the edges and at the center of the map. However, the biggest ones present the most risk. Many of the highest-yield pools sit in the shadows of large hills, making them vulnerable to attacks from high ground. Designed for 2v2 games, this map is mirrored at 180 degrees, which means optimal strategy will depend on whether your opponent is above, below or right next to you.
SCARRED PLATEAU
This area has experienced the full force of the Goo's destructive power. The blue scarring across its surface is nearly all that is left. However, some signs of life remain—the Goo was driven out of the area before the catalyst was completely absorbed. The center of this 2v2 map is especially rich in resources and features four high-yield pools that are all linked together. Use brush and high terrain around these pools to solidify your hold on the faded landscape.
SHATTERED VALE
This desert hides plenty of wealth in its shifting sands. Shattered Vale is a 1v1 battlefield with isolated resource pools distributed across its arid surface. Due to its large size, there's plenty of room to expand into new locations throughout the match. There's plenty of high terrain too, but not all of it can be reached by Beta and Human players.
NEW MAPS, NEW FUN
Give them a try-- we're eager to know what you think! We'll also be livestreaming some of these new maps in upcoming weeks, so keep your eyes and ears tuned to our Twitch channel.
You can also visit Grey Goo's Steam Workshop section for even more maps, all created by your fellow players. If you're interested in creating a map of your own, just utilize the Terrain Editor Guide which is included with the game. We have a guide available in the forums. Who knows? We might even end up spotlighting it!
The hotly anticipated game update is live! As our previous livestream revealed, we have been working on some cool new features, including the ability to build your own custom scenarios!
Want to build a desert wasteland that's rife for conflict? How about that arctic tundra map? Build it and players will flock to your Steamworks uploaded map!
Included in this game update are:
- Four new maps with unique biomes
- Super challenging new AI levels
- Map editor custom scenario support
- Ability to pause a multiplayer match
- Several balances changes for each faction
- Resolution of community reported bugs
Balance changes include the Beta faction able to build a hanger bay immediately after the refinery is completed. You are no longer limited to just the starting unit, placing a refinery, and then a factory. You can now build the hanger after the refinery to send air scouts out to explore the map faster than ever before.
Calling all Grey Goo Livestreamers! One week left to win...
Calling all Grey Goo livestreamers!
If you have plans to livestream the game in the next week, Enter Here for a chance to win a $50 Steam wallet card! This is just one way of us supporting your awesome livestream and our team saying thanks for playing Grey Goo.
This is also the last week of the giveaway, so be sure to enter before next Friday's deadline! Winners will be notified via a shout-out on both Twitter and Twitch direct messaging after the deadline passes.
Upcoming Game Update - A Balance Preview
Hi commanders!
We wanted to share with you more about the upcoming game update, starting with all of the juicy balance tweaks we've made to each faction. There's been extensive changes to both how the units balance when in combat, as well as build times and construction order.
For example, the Beta faction will be able to build a hanger bay immediately after the refinery is completed! You are no longer limited to just the starting unit, placing a refinery, and then a factory. You can now build the hanger after the refinery to send air scouts out to explore the map faster than ever before.
You will be getting the complete update notes when the patch goes live next week, including specific numbers on what was changed. For now, have a look and let us know what you think!
- The Grey Goo Team
New Video: Grey Goo Story
Watch this epic new lore trailer by Axis Animation! Some of the included epic cut-scenes still get our hearts pumping when we watch it!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HF8qr4Wac58
Grey Goo at PDXLAN 26
Grey Goo is headed to PDXLAN! We've partnered with the awesome folks in Portland to throw an epic tournament at the largest LAN event on the west coast! Thirty-two players on location will battle it out for a spot in a bracket of sixteen. These sixteen players will then face-off for a chance at the grand prize: an EVGA TITAN X graphics card!
The Grey Goo Community Team will be casting every round of the tournament LIVE from the floor, so tune in on Twitch to Sunday July 19th to watch the hectic multiplayer action all day! Be sure to check us out on Facebook and Twitter to follow our coverage of the entire weekend-long event. Grey Goo was built on the foundations laid by classic RTS games, and we're excited to go back to those LAN roots in Portland!
So crack open that bag of pretzels and slap our stream on the big screen as we bring you a weekend of thrilling, goo-to-the-walls action from PDXLAN 26!
Learn about map resources in this new 'Did You Know?' video!
This new video series highlights different tips and tricks to maximize your winning potential in the game. Understanding how to gather resources efficiently can be the determining factor to winning a battle. Here's a few tips to make sure you can gather that competitive edge!
https://youtu.be/Zu4W4z_TQbs
Want to keep updated on the latest new 'Did You Know?' videos? Visit these game pages:
Grey Goo received a game update today! This one resolves several crash related issues, including the one that crashed matches when two observer slots were used. We want to see your co-casting livestreams!
See below for the detailed notes:
Replays
• Fixed freeze that occurred when downloading an old replay
• Addressed issue brought on by fast forwarding through large chunks of time
• Game will no longer freeze when downloading a replay previously downloaded and renamed
• Fixed crash that occurred when clicking multiple times in a replay while it was seeking
• Fixed crash that occurred when placing multiple bookmarks in a replay
Observer Mode
• Observer mode now functions correctly in 2v2 LAN matches
• Observers can now leave the match when the host connection is dropped
UI
• In-game links now launch to default browser if Steam UI is disabled
• Fixed issue where leaderboards were not populating
• Fixed issue where buttons would shrink when clicked
Engineering
• Fixed rare crash that would occur when changing resolutions
• Fixed rare crash that would occur when changing screens after scrolling through recent matches
• Fixed crash that would occur when surrendering on Wetlands (Mission 7)
• Fixed rare instance that would force servers into an infinite loop
Qualifiers now open for the Stars and Stripes tournament!
Are you ready to dominate in the first Grey Goo tournament?
The qualifier round is now open! This means that you can signup and immediately begin ranking up on the leaderboards thru next Thursday. The event is open to all residents of the US.
The top prize? A sleek, new EVGA GTX 970 graphics card to help pump up your computer rig. Other cool prizes are being provided by Logitech.
Are you up for the challenge and want to have fun competing? Check out the tournament details on the official forums, and then get in game and start ranking up!
Good luck, Commanders!
Grey Goo Stars and Stripes Tournament - Qualifiers open June 26!
Are you ready to dominate in the first Grey Goo tournament?
Grey Box is proud to bring you our first ever competitive event, the Grey Goo "Stars and Stripes" Tournament! Open to all residents of the US, this fierce weekend of competition is sure to bring nail-biting, high-level action to your 4th of July celebrations! The top prize? A sleek, new EVGA GTX 970 graphics card to help pump up your computer rig.
