Support Update #4: Some Minor Fixes and Enhancements
This is an update mainly released to address some very minor game play issues or bugs that have been pointed out by helpful players. Chances are, you probably didn't notice, and these fixes won't affect you! But in case you're curious, here is a list:
added controller sensitivity option
added text explaining how to equip attachments when purchasing
added mouse pilot vertical axis invert option
fixed an issue that occurred with windowed mode not displaying properly
fixed an issue with equipment upgrades not being highlighted immediately after purchase
fixed an issue with a GUI element not working properly
fixed an issue with the "Fully Loaded" achievement
fixed an issue where the mouse fly arrow was still visible after disabling
improved the appearance of some cruiser muzzle flashes
As always, thank you for your support, everyone!
Content Update #2 Released---60% Discount
Content Update #2 is Here!
A new Content Update has arrived! The update includes 2 new ships to buy using in-game points, 3rd-person view, removal of online DRM, special attachments to equip to your ship, a new Instant Action location, and several other enhancements and improvements. As always, most of these new features came from player requests.
To celebrate Content Update #2, Hypergate is 60% off until March 31st.
2 New Ships
This was one of the most highly-requested features. Fly with the default Nova SF-250/R, or buy the Validor AF-4/RE (40,000 credits) or the Nausica DF-8/PX (50,000 credits).
3rd-Person View
Another highly-requested feature. You can now toggle between 1st-person and 3rd-person flight.
Removal of Online DRM
Thank you to the gaming community for bringing this important issue to my attention. I don't want to punish players for having poor Internet connections! Hypergate can now be played online or offline.
Attachments
Hypergate's Upgrade Hangar now includes 6 new components called attachments. These are different from regular ship equipment, and can be upgraded four times each to boost a chosen performance characteristic of your fighter.
Other Enhancements and Fixes
The menu system look-and-feel has been enhanced. Quite a few in-game effects have been improved. Optional film grain and chromatic aberration effects have been added. Several bugs have been squashed, including some that caused the game to crash while loading a mission.
Want to Keep Up To Date?
I release updates to Hypergate regularly. Big updates come at least once a year, and smaller updates are released as required (bugs, minor tweaks, etc.). Interested in learning more? There's lots of ways to get in touch.
I post progress update GIFs on my Twitter page every few days.
I also maintain a development blog that discusses Hypergate's development and my game development philosophy.
Please consider joining the Hypergate Discord server using this link here.
New Ships & Equipment, 3rd-Person, Removal of Online DRM, Coming Soon!
Are You Ready For Content Update #2?
A big update is going to drop in a month or so! You'll be able to purchase 2 new fighters, play in third-person view, and attach new equipment to your ship. Online DRM will also be removed.
New Ships
You've asked for new ships, and you've been heard! You will soon be able to fly two new sleek-looking fighters.
Third-Person View
This was another highly-requested feature. A lot of effort has gone into making sure that both your first-person and third-person flying experiences are as smooth and fun as possible.
Removal of Online DRM
I don't want to punish players for having Internet connection problems! In this latest update, I'll remove the requirement that you be online to play. (Thank you to the gaming community for bringing this important concern to my attention!)
Attachments
Attachments are upgradeable micro-equipment that you can add to your ship to give it an extra edge in combat. Upgrade six new attachments up to four times each to improve your locking range, EMP time, boost speed, or other stats.
...And More
Additional graphical effects and several feature enhancements have been added to improve your game play experience. Some bugs have also been squashed.
Want Progress Updates?
Check out the Twitter page for cool progress GIFs, or the development blog to read about Hypergate's development journey and philosophy.
Follow or Wishlist to Keep Up To Date!
I post news items for upcoming content, development decisions, or other important announcements. Please consider wishlisting or following to keep up to date! If you'd like, please also consider joining the Hypergate Discord server to chat with myself or other Hypergate players. I'm always happy to chat with folks about my game!
Hypergate Discord Server
Would you like to chat with the developer, or other Hypergate players? Have an interesting feature request, bug report, or would just like to learn more? Check out the Hypergate Discord server here: https://discord.gg/v4bATBG
Support Update #3
Support Update #3 Released!
Support Update #3 provides several game play improvements. These include fixes to LAN-related issues and minor graphical tweaks. Players may now also connect up to 4 controllers and choose (a) which controller to use, and (b) which layout to use for the active controller. Note that changing the controller to use may require the player to change their controller layout to match it.
Content Update #1
Content Update #1 Released!
Thank you, everyone, for all of your support! We've added some exciting extras to Hypergate in this latest update.
New Content
We've added 5 new Instant Action locations and 8 new pieces of equipment for your fighter! Somewhat belatedly, the Marauders have also been given their own gate design for the Instant Action mode.
Steam Cloud Saves
Your campaign progress and fighter upgrades are now stored cross-platform in the cloud, so you can play Hypergate at home and at work without losing progress!
Several Graphical Improvements
The look and feel of the menu system has been upgraded, and several in-game graphical effects have been enhanced or re-done to improve your gameplay experience.
Bug Fixes
We've fixed a reported issue with the XBox One controller in Linux. A few issues associated with LAN play have also been corrected. Several other fixes have been implemented for lower-level facilities.
Can We Expect More Campaign Missions?
Yes! The story script for the next chapter of Hypergate has been written, and voice recording has started. This chapter contains another 10 missions and will be released with Content Update #3. We expect to release Content Update #3 at the end of 2020. More precise dates will be given as progress is made.
Can We Expect More Spaceships to Fly?
Yes you can! We plan to release at least two new space fighters as part of Content Update #2, among other cool features. Content Update #2 is scheduled for March 2020. Several of you have also expressed a desire to play Instant Action as either the ISC or the Marauders, and we're exploring this possibility as well for a future update.
Content Update #1 Coming Soon!
New Content Coming Soon!
We're finishing up Content Update #1! This will include new instant action maps, additional upgrades for your fighter, and many other improvements. Stay tuned!
40% Off for Steam Summer Sale
Hypergate is 40% off until July 9th!
Looking for some fun space shooting action? Want to shoot down powerful cruisers, enemy fighters, or even entire fleets? Hypergate is on sale until July 9th---don't miss your chance to get the game at a great discount!
Got Cool Screenshots to Share?
Share Your Screenshots!
We'd love to see cool screenshots of your game play in Hypergate! Not sure how to post screenshots to the Hypergate Community Hub? It's easy!
You can press F12 to take screenshots with Steam, and use the instructions here to post them.
(Hypergate also has its own facilities for taking screenshots---just press the 'G' key, by default---but you can't upload them to the Community Hub this way.)
Support Update #2 Released!
Thank you again for all of your feedback, everyone! We've made several improvements to Hypergate in this latest Support Update.
Support for UTF-8 Usernames
Some of you have fancy Steam personas with special characters! These previously could cause Hypergate to crash, but Hypergate now has UTF-8 support and should handle your fancy-pants usernames just fine now. (Note that loading the new font files will increase Hypergate's start-up time by a few seconds.)
Improved Resolution Support
For those of you who like an extra-immersive experience, we've added support for the following monitor resolutions:
2560 x 1080 (21:9)
3440 x 1440 (43:18, Ultrawide QHD)
3840 x 1080 (32:9, Super Ultrawide)
3840 x 2160 (16:9, 4K Ultra HD)
5120 x 1440 (32:9, Super Ultrawide)
5120 x 2160 (21:9, Ultrawide 5K)
Note that since we don't have any monitors of these resolutions handy, they haven't been specifically tested on monitors of matching sizes. However, everything should work just fine. If you encounter any issues or feel that visual adjustments need to be made, please bring this up in the forums.
Improved Controller Layout Support
Layouts for the following controllers have been added:
Wingman Attack (a handy single-yoke joystick)
Logitech F710 Gamepad
Fixes to Fighter AI
In certain cases, AI-controlled fighters would venture off a little too far outside of the world. Fighters are now discouraged (but not strictly prevented) from targeting objects that approach the world bounds.
Also, a bug has been fixed that prevented friendly fighters from performing obstacle avoidance (and subsequently crashing into dead cruisers) at the conclusion of a mission.
Other Fixes
Some optimizations have been applied to game assets. Some lower-level facilities have been fixed to improve stability.
