Another update that includes improvements to the skybox and outdoor lighting
Hello there,
We've just pushed another update to the game that happens to include an improved skybox for the outdoor levels (night example here: https://i.redd.it/jfjg0jux1i821.jpg). Here's the full patch notes:
Added new outdoor skybox with improved lighting and atmosphere
Added radiation storm with radiation damage
Removed concept of time in game
Fixed issues rendering smoke particles
Added sticky bombs to levels
Added smoke bombs to levels
More updates to enemy AI, combat, and death events
Fixed various enemy navigation issues
Fixed colliders
Fixed logo not disappearing in Main Menu
Fixed errors picking up certain items
Updated Storage and Laboratory level to use different wall texture colors
Fixed text transmission layout
Fixed green radio laser beam in Quadrant 8 to only show up when radio is fixed
Fixed player location detection issues in the outdoor levels
Added more nests to the game
Updated nests to highlight in the investigation screen
Fixed issue walking while in the Help Menu
Fixed inconsistent controller navigation in Help Menu
Removed ability to open Help Menu when dying
More tweaks to the SkyDroid AI
Fixed various audio issues when changing scenes
Updated nests to be more difficult to destroy
Fixed issue refreshing instructions for Quick Menu
Fixed radiation hud layout
Thanks,
Mat and Larry
Third Major Update!
Hello there! Our third dot release has been pushed with lots of updates to a bunch of different areas in the game including narrative, combat, menus, graphics, performance, etc. Here's the full list:
Added enemy spawning!
Added nests that enemies can spawn from that can be "destroyed".
Added support for Ammo - there are ammo containers in all levels and weapons now receive power from Ammo. Amount of ammo is visible in player inventory.
Added support to reload weapons that use ammo.
Recharge stations have been updated to only recharge the player's helmet
Added more narrative world building with left screen text printing at certain times in the game (shows what's going on in Naic).
Updated levels to have more of an infestation look to them.
Added Volumetric Lighting
Added new Sticky Bomb weapon
Added new Scrap Shield the player can use for protection from projectiles
Added combat theme music when player engages in combat
Updated Electro Coupler to reduce power consumption rate for all weapons
Fixes to enemy AI and navigation
Updated all menus to not take up the full screen - they show up on the right side now in a smaller transparent way
Updated menu key bindings for keyboard - I for Inventory, H for Health, and M for Media Gallery (still working on flexible key bindings)
Updated controls for navigating all menus (controller uses right stick, keyboard uses arrow keys)
Added hot keys to the Quick Menu for keyboard
Moved Datetime and environmental conditions to show up on Investigation Screen
Updated health menu to show effects on player
Fixed some inventory item images
Fixed some issues with certain actions not working in menus
Updated sound effects for enemy droids
Updated sound effects and look for Ion Emulsifier weapon
Fixed audio resource issues with sounds cutting off
Fixed issue with player voice ducking all audio
Updated Player Inventory to only allow one type of each weapon
Updated player to fall faster
Fixed issue with storm/wind sounds cutting off
Fixed issue with audio in comm tower sounding filtered
Updated look of the laboratory level
Updated critter sound effects
Adding more world building with some of the dead characters in the game
Updated all decals in the game to improve performance
Improved garbage collection to help with performance
Updated wind/storm sound effects to decrease if player is behind geometry opposite of the direction the wind is blowing
Added achievement for Blake's Mission
Fixed issue with controller not unlocking target assist properly
Updated Leif's Rum to increase player's Resolve significantly
We're planning on have another smaller update before the new year as well!
All the best and Happy Holidays!
Larry and Mat
Second Major Update!
Hello there!
Our second dot release has been rolled out and contains lots of updates and fixes to the game that we're excited about! Here are some highlights:
Added a "Quick Menu" to easily manage weapons, throwables, healing.
Added a "Resolve" attribute which acts like a shield - rewards player for exploring and interacting with the environment.
Lots of lore updates to tablets, terminals, etc and a new side quest.
Updated the "Investigation Screen" to be more usable and toggleable.
Added an optional "Target Assist" that is toggleable.
Here's the full patch list in detail:
Added a faster "Quick Menu" to help manage weapons, throwables, health as well as drop/inventory existing weapon.
Added RESOLVE attribute which essentially acts like a shield and is increased by interacting with the world (dossiers, enemy
Updated Investigation Screen to be toggleable and to show enemy level through highlighting (yellow = normal, red = boss) - This uses stamina as it is partially bio-powered.
Added target assist reticules to improve combat and how the player interacts with the world.
Lots of lore updates to the staff tablets found in the world, more data at terminals, hard drives, etc.
Added Blake's Mission side quest (uses a found communications board).
Updated HUD damage to use directional indicators - one for blood damage, another for poison, and another for radiation.
Updated sonic grenade weapon with more particles and damage and better hovering.
Fixed datagraph data not showing up fully when looking at objects.
Added symbiotic body parts to some enemies to help them stand out more and react to the player.
kills, etc). Displayed as a blue bar in the health meter.
Updated flamethrower particles.
Replaced EMP Device with an electrical damage device and added more sound effects and particles.
Fixed issue with explosives and throwables not damaging player.
Added game "notes" to the escape menu to show important things.
Updated control instructions in escape menu based on latest changes.
Updated credits scene to be like a worm hole and fantastical.
Updated console text hints to not cut each other off.
Updated droid turret aiming and targeting, animations, AI, and attack movements.
Updated various enemy animations, attacks, and textures a bit.
Fixed stunning enemies.
Updated throwables to damage enemies through proximity.
Fixed particles for all enemies when taking damage.
Fixed how much damage enemies take from various weapons.
Updated weapon bob for various weapons.
Updated Quadrant 8 droids to be able to travel more freely on and around the pipes.
Updated projectile bullets to have trails for visibility and polish.
Fixed issue leaving Save Game console with a weapon equipped.
Added more contextual instructions for various changes.
Fixed flamethrower smoke not showing up outdoors when looking at the sky.
Updated slug mounds to have more effects and not damage the player on death.
Fixed recharger instructions not showing properly.
Fixed radiation and heartbeat sounds not playing properly.
Lastly we're planning to: add more narrative based content and puzzles, more satisfying combat, expand the world, and of course fix bugs! Good luck out there!
Mat & Larry
First Major Update
Hello there!
Thanks so much for all the feedback! It helped us prioritize the biggest issues in the game. In an effort to balance out some of the survival gameplay and player movement we've made several improvements and fixes. Some of the highlights are:
The player movement is smoother and allows the player to step over and mantle objects in any direction. There have been improvements to jumping, crouching, and prone as well.
There is a Smart Heal feature that allows the player to automatically consume items from their inventory to help improve certain attributes incrementally. For example, a drink of water for stamina, a bite of food for health, a dose of medication for radiation, etc.
The player is now affected by Radiation and Oxygen in the surface and underground levels, particularly when not in a room or enclosure. Wearing a suit and helmet helps to minimize the damage.
The medication Zenilex has been updated to reduce Radiation exposure. CZ Pentacid works as usual and is the best way to reduce RAD levels.
There are now green oxygen canisters throughout the game the player can use to improve Oxygen levels. Each one has 3 uses.
In the Health menu, we now show the Current Environmental Conditions for Radiation and Oxygen. Make sure you're prepared!
We've removed the player's Nutrition, Temperature, and Sanity attributes as they really had no impact on the current gameplay. Food and water affects health and stamina.
Also wanted to mention we're still making improvements in all aspects of the game. But we appreciate you playing the game and all your feedback on the discussion forums! It's been a tremendous help for us as we continue to improve the game!
All the best,
Mat & Larry
Continuing improvements
It’s been a busy and rewarding few days after release, tackling some known issues and the new bug reports and ideas straight from you guys!
We've been posting the release notes here: https://steamcommunity.com/app/588800/discussions/0/1735465524720023653/ if you want to follow along.
The improvements we are focusing on right now include; movement across the terrain, using the inventory, constantly testing saving and loading, polishing fast weapon and tool equipping, and the narrative.
Thank you for all great feedback! -Larry & Mat
First Big Milestone.... Thanks to everyone!
Thank you to everyone that helped us test and get HEVN released! This was a big day for us, and we really appreciate all the playtesting, suggestions, and bug reports. Some went above and beyond. Amazing!
We are working hard on fixes and improvements all around. We’ll post all the updates in the Discussion threads.
Thanks so much! -Larry & Mat
Delaying release for two additional weeks
As a tiny studio made up of just a few people this was, on the one hand, an easy decision. This is our game and we want HEVN to be the very best we can make it. Something we can be proud of. On the other of course, this is pretty disappointing. So close! But it's going to take a couple more weeks of testing and tweaks. A bit more time will help us get rid of dumb bugs and frustrations. We want this game to be fun, first and foremost.
OUR NEW RELEASE DATE WILL BE SEPTEMBER 24TH.
However, we know that some of you might be disappointed and were looking forward checking out HEVN on on the 7th. If so, we need your help! We've got a few additional spots on the test team, and would love to send you a test key. Help us make HEVN fun!
Email us at games@miga.me and we'll get you set up! (limited number of test keys available)
Demo Update!
Hey we're back! :) After several months of updates and listening to feedback we've updated the demo. Lots of changes including questing improvements, VO work, UI navigation, and much more to help make the game immersive and fun. More details coming soon as we get closer to release!
All the best,
Miga
Delaying Release to Improve Game
Hey there! We just wanted to say thanks so much for trying the demo out and for all the great feedback! We've looked at everything closely and decided to delay the initial release to improve the game as much as possible. We're also planning on releasing updates to the demo during this time to get the improvements out there asap.
