As comp9 rightfully pointed out, we forgot to actually post a news update when we released our Faster patch to the public ... ːalienmouthː yeah, that one is on me I'm afraid ...
Download the update, call a buddy and crack open a cold one. You'll be set for a night of alien-slaying goodness! There's plenty of fixes, tweaks and improvements. If you want the complete overview, head over to this post.
NEW: FROM SPACE now in development!
So, now that that's done, what's next? Well, we're happy to announce that we're working on something NEW! FROM SPACE is a spiritual successor to It came from space and ate our brains, but aims to take the entire experience to the next level. We've just launched the store page, so consider wishlisting the game if you want to support us, or join the Discord server if you want to stay up-to-date on our progress during development.
And to wet your appetite, here's a few reasons to be excited about FROM SPACE:
Hey everyone - We've completed our second major update to the game, the FASTER patch! Kind of ironic when it takes us a few months to complete, but quite a few things have happened since our last patch.
1. We've taken back publishing control of our title. Our collaboration with All In Games was great, but their focus shifted to their major titles, with little time for ours. With our future plans, we wanted to take the lead again which means we're once again self-publishing this title.
2. As you may know, the game is also available on consoles. With the next generation coming out, we were waiting to see what impact it might have on our title. So far, we've decided not to do a(nother) visual overhaul, but we have chosen to add a few options that will allow people with a next-gen device to take full advantage of the extra graphical horsepower. You PC people won't have to worry about this too much, but in the course of things, we have further optimized the game, so if you're running on a laptop, the game will likely be smoother for you too!
So here's the changelog for this update:
Fixed a bug where additional waves wouldn't spawn when waiting for an objective to complete.
Fixed an issue where the player was unable to hit an object when it was too close.
Fixed an issue where the player was able to shoot through walls with some of the larger guns.
The fourth screen is now used to display player ranking when playing with three players.
Fixed a performance issue during the Victory screen.
Improved hit-box for aliens, making it easier to hit them from or on an incline.
Improved balance for audio, making the music much more audible in many situations.
Improved performance on lower-end devices by optimizing older code.
Improved pick-up visuals, now clearly stating what the item is, allowing users to decide weither the pick it up or not.
Added a QR code to the main menu, linking to the Triangle Studios Discord server.
Steam - Changed controller behavior so that a controller can now be used by a second player instead of always being assigned to the first player.
Steam - Updated the Steam Libraries for this build.
Steam - Fixed an issue where the Steam Controller would not have a Default Configuration assinged to it.
And in case you're wondering about changes to other platforms :-)
PS4 - Fixed a bug where unassigned controllers would not show the white color.
PS4 - Added DualShock4 speaker support.
Xbox - Fixed an issue where the game would not return to title screen after switching user account.
PS4 & Xbox - Added the option to unlock framerate
PS4 & Xbox - Added dynamic scaling, allowing up to 4K resolutions
One thing I wanted to point out is something that was mentioned by quite a few people on the community board. An issue has been fixed where a second player was unable to join though the controller, while the primary player was using keyboard and mouse. That should be resolved now.
If you want to help us out, switch to the Beta branch and try out the latest version. We hope you like it! Join our Discord server if you want to join the conversation and discuss future changes or updates :-)
Slay more aliens for less!
Slayers!
It’s Steam Summer Sale time and slaying whatever came from space is now 25% cheaper. The days are now longer, sunnier, and fuller of aliens, so we need your help! Bring your friends too. The sale ends on July 9, but the world needs you right away!
Have fun!
Everything about It came from space ate our brains:
A very good day indeed. We have just pushed the HARDER Update live for everyone! What’s in it for you? We improved the game by addressing the feedback we’ve gathered from reviews, events and player messages. Now you can Die Harder! Wait, is that taken already?
Main update features:
All Campaign and Survival maps have been updated and improved for navigation (added navigation markers), performance (removed shadows cast by small objects) and gameplay (re-designed layouts)
Rumble has been added to the game when using a controller
We’ve added Korean and Traditional Chinese to the language options
The arrow leads to safety...or not?...
Full changelog:
Improved all Campaign maps, adding visible guides
Improved all Survival maps, removing shadows cast by small objects
Improved "Co-op" triggers to pressure plates instead of buttons
Added controller rumble to the game
Added a wave counter to Survival Mode
Added a feature where the weapon wheel is accessible while waiting to be revived
Added a "final wave" message to Survival Mode
Added Korean and Traditional Chinese language options
Added invulnerability while sprinting
Fixed a bug where highscores weren't saved
Fixed a bug where "waiting for teammate to revive you" was visible in Campaign Mode
Fixed a bug where the incorrect text was displayed when waiting for the train
Fixed a bug where the sound of the laser gun would get stuck
Fixed a bug where terminals would not initially respond to button presses
Fixed a bug where players were able to give input during the Game Over screen
Fixed a bug in the Alleys map where players would fall through the floor
Fixed a bug in the Rooftops map where players would fall off the lifted container
Fixed a bug in Survival maps where the drone would drop crates in unreachable places
Fixed a bug where turrets would shoot at aliens behind walls or obstacles
Fixed a bug where aliens would spawn too close to players
Fixed a bug where guns would continue to fire on the victory screen
Tweaked the revival mechanic for Survival mode
Tweaked alien movement speed on Easy difficulty
Tweaked difficulty of the Hospital survival map
Tweaked the first waves of aliens in the Rooftops map to not be endless
Tweaked the flashing effect for Egg and obstacles to be less obtrusive
Added the All in! Games logo to the intro sequence
Fixed a bug where the game needed to reboot in order to switch the first player’s controller
Improved rumble for different types of controllers
Added rumble effect to weapons
Fixed several bugs that would cause Rumble to continue endlessly
Fixed z-fighting issues with some of the arrows on the ground
Fixed an issue that would cause music to stop playing when restarting a level
Tweaked rumble effects for pickups, sprints and health
Let us know what you think about the changes and share the good news with all alien exterminators around the world! But do it HARDER!
Everything about It came from space ate our brains:
Looks like we’re still stuck at home, huh? Not sure how to spend your evenings? We know that many of you prefer to do your team alien killing in person but, as you have probably noticed, we all have to play by different rules for a while. So, until your death-dealing club meets on the same couch again, Steam Remote Play has a solution that will work for everyone.
...wait, that sounds familiar. Have we already told you that? Well, let’s explain how to slay online again for the people in the back! And this time we have video footage! Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf7e59GEz38
How do I use Steam Remote Play Together?
Launch ‘It came from space and ate our brains’
Open your Friends List and right-click to Invite your friends
They accept the invite in the chat window
Start slaying
To access your Friends List, you may need to open Steam Overlay (Shift+Tab by default).
But there’s also another way! Steam Remote Play Together is still quite a new addition to the Steam environment, so its performance may vary across regions. For those of you who experience any issues, we present an alternative.
You can play the classic version of the game (online mode included) by switching to another branch on Steam:
Right-click on the game in the Steam Library
Select Properties
Head to the BETAS tab
Choose classic - Original version of the game
Did we reach the people in the back? Yes? Perfect! Now, launch your Steam and make sure that your evening will slay.
Have fun!
Everything about It came from space ate our brains:
We’re interrupting the alien invasion to bring you egg-ceptional wishes! No, it’s not “may you live in interesting times” (well, we already are!), no yolking around!
We wish you lots of health points and may you encounter 0 (an egg)... errr 0 (zero) deadly enemies on your life path.
You’re doing so much for humanity by staying home and slaying aliens, so we’re doing our best for you too! Just recently we’ve launched an open beta update called HARDER (as in “harder than hard-boiled eggs”!), which you can find here. You can also play remotely with your awesome team by using Steam Remote Play Together, more information here.
So gather your friends and be badasses together! Play It came from space and ate our brains now!
Also, do tell us which eggs you prefer. Real-life eggs or aliens eggs? Let us know in the comments!
Everything about It came from space ate our brains:
It’s been a few weeks since the launch of It came from space and ate our brains on consoles and our major update on Steam, and we can honestly say we’re thrilled with the response we’ve seen so far. From awesome reviews to funny tweets, It came from space and ate our brains has been popping up everywhere and we love that.
Today we have some exciting news. We’re announcing our continued support of It came from space and ate our brains, which means we’ll be bringing updates, new content and gameplay throughout the year! We’re planning four major patches titled: Harder, Better, Faster and (wait for it...) Stronger.
HARDER - Update Open Beta - play today!
The Harder update will focus entirely on improving the game by addressing the feedback we’ve gathered from reviews, events and player messages. If you’re playing the game on Steam, you can help us by switching to the Beta branch, and testing the changes alongside our development team.
While there are over two dozen individual improvements, additions, tweaks and fixes, there are a couple of items that we’d like to highlight:
All Campaign and Survival maps have been updated and improved for navigation (added navigation markers), performance (removed shadows cast by small objects) and gameplay (re-designed layouts)
Rumble has been added to the game when using a controller
We’ve added Korean and Traditional Chinese to the language options
The arrow is here to lead the way (in case you wondered which way the danger lurks)
Right-click on It came from space and ate our brains
Select ‘Properties...’
Go to BETAS tab
Select beta - Public beta branch from the drop-down menu
Wait for the update to download and play!
Enjoy and discuss!
Have fun playing the updated version of the game. Please bear in mind that it’s a beta build and you may encounter some bugs. If you do, please report them in HARDER - Update 1.1. Open Beta Steam forum dedicated to the beta. We appreciate all your feedback!
During this time of social distancing, the magic of the internet, as usual, has all the answers. We know that many of you prefer to do your team alien killing in person but, as you have probably noticed, we all have to play by different rules for a while. So, until your death-dealing club meets on the same couch again, Steam Remote Play has a solution that will work for everyone.
With Steam Remote Play, you and your squad can play ‘It came from space and ate our brains’ together, without moving from the couch. How? It’s as simple as repeating the game’s name ten times in a single breath. Uh, actually no. But you know what we mean.
How do I use Steam Remote Play Together?
Launch ‘It came from space and ate our brains’
Open your Friends List and right-click to Invite your friends
They accept the invite in the chat window
Start slaying
To access your Friends List, you may need to open Steam Overlay (Shift+Tab by default).
But there’s also another way!
Steam Remote Play Together is still quite a new addition to the Steam environment, so its performance may vary across regions. For those of you who experience any issues, we present an alternative.
You can play the classic version of the game (online mode included) by switching to another branch on Steam:
Right-click on the game in the Steam Library
Select Properties
Head to the BETAS tab
Choose classic - Original version of the game
Get to slaying aliens!
Now that you’re armed and ready to face pink monsters, ping your friends and get ready to pew pew pew!
Things you’ll find during your alien-killing journey
Having trouble making it through hordes of aliens? Here’s some gear that will help you to stay alive (for another few seconds, anyway):
Blue pick-ups:
Medkit - A life-saving tool that will help you when the aliens get too close. Trust me, I’m the doctor. All players within the heal area will be granted a heart. Sounds more romantic than it really is. Can be used to revive teammates.
Oh, yeah, that’s better. Now back to killing.
Green pick-ups:
Beams - Get a frickin' laser beam attached to your head! It will protect you from harm and harm others instead. Mwahahaha!
Shield - Better than using your face.
Mines - A powerful area-effect weapon. Step on it and it’ll explode after a while. Blink and you’re dead. Just run as fast as you can... and leave the aliens behind! Hey, alien, it would be a real shame if you stepped on THIS!
Turret - Exterminate! Exterminate! Place it on the ground and it will automatically shoot enemies in its range. It’ll explode after a while, exterminating everything around it.
Who knew the alien invasion would be in neon pink?
Dear aliens, sorry we had to kill you. Sincerely, Earth.
Gold pick-ups:
Money - Receive 2500 coins to spend on weapon upgrades!
Pink pick-ups:
Random temporary weapon upgrade - Lasts for 30s and is always one upgrade level higher then your current weapon level.
I need this. Not want, need.
Keep an eye out for these items while exploring locations full of aliens to delay your inevitable death just a little...
Everything about It came from space ate our brains:
Big thanks to everyone who visited us at PAX East 2020 and helped to defend the ‘It came from space and ate our brains’ booth from the extraterrestrial invaders! Humanity thanks you ;)
We brought some pictures from overseas:
Those guys were killing it! We want them in our team when an alien invasion starts. Again.
Marooner’s Rock decorated our booth with their fancy reward. Thank you!
No worries, bro! We’ll get them next time.
PAX East 2020 in numbers
We’ve also prepared some numbers behind ‘It came from space and ate our brains’ at PAX East. Take a look! Where do all those bullets come from?
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