It Came From Space, and Ate Our Brains
Patch 1.1.5. - More fixes!
However, we are still delivering a patch for It came from space, and ate our brains that is mainly focused on fixing known issues and the audio of the game! Here is a list of the patch notes:
- Fixed a problem with the audio listener, which will result in the fact that players will hear environmental sounds correct again.
- Aliens are no longer walking underneath blood patterns from our fallen friends.
- Fixed the ’Last Man Standing’ achievement, you are now able to unlock it once more.
- New soundtrack has been added for Block Ship.
- We’ve added a freezing cold sound effects to Block Launchpad.
- We added reverb zones for Block Launchpad and Block Ship. This will make the sounds feel more natural in relation to the environment.
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Hotfix 1.1.4.1
- Fixed chat breaking constantly, it should ensure the latest message is always visible now.
- Fixed a crash that would occur if players have Unicode characters in their names.
Have a great weekend slaying aliens! :robert:
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Patch 1.1.4. - Take the fight to the aliens!
New map: Block Ship
This Thursday we are bringing you a new map, or ship to be more exact! You will be bringing the fight to the aliens on one of their spaceships in Block Ship! This is a relatively small map compared to some of the other maps, which allows you all to rack up high multiplier scores! Are you ready?
Network Refactoring
We have also been very busy working on a more stable multiplayer network. This has resulted in a lot of fixes listed below:
- When you die with the machine gun it doesn't start shooting randomly anymore.
- No more ‘ghost-players’ when you join an in-progress game.
- Scores are now displayed properly after the hosts pressed ‘Retry’ when they failed a map;
- When new players are joining an in-progress game they will see the other players with the correct weapon upgrades;
- You can now check your own ping when pressing the ‘esc’ menu.
- The multiplier achievements only worked for the host of the game, this has now been fixed. Everyone will unlock the achievements once they reach the required multiplier.
- Technical fixes which results in more stable games when playing multiplayer matches with other people/friends.
- It sometimes occurred that players didn't see the damage and multipliers they got. This issue has been fixed.
Other fixes
- No more accidental game leaving when pressing ‘esc’ in lobby or game win/over screen.
- Fixed various collision bugs in some of the maps;
- The crosshair has been updated. It first was transparent, but we made it white. You can now see the crosshair more clearly, so you won’t lose it during a game!
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Patch 1.1.3. - Run for your life
Total rebalance of the wave system
We have totally rebalanced the way aliens are spawning. This means:
- All levels have been set to end after 6 waves instead of 8.
- Sessions are shorter, you can now finish a game on average between 12 and 15 minutes.
- The time between subwaves has been reduced, you will be shooting constantly!
- Alien HP has been rebalanced.
- The amount of aliens that spawn during a session have been adjusted.
- Alien species have been located to their appropriate waves. This means that you won’t be seeing ‘Crunchers’ (also known as tanks) during the first wave.
Sprint
You now have the ability to sprint for a short duration. After you have depleted your sprint bar it needs a few seconds to recharge before you can use it again. This ability allows you to dodge alien attacks better, maneuver between aliens or rush over to help your friend! The default keybinding for sprint is set to ‘Shift’ or the left trigger if you use a controller. Of course you can bind it to any key in the settings.
Block Launchpad
As usual we will also release a new map on which you can die like a badass and set a new highscore. This week you will fight of the invaders on a launchpad while it is snowing. Play it alone, or with friends to unlock the Steam achievement ‘Houston...’ for completing this map on any difficulty.
Other fixes
- While using the death cam the audio was not correct, this has been fixed.
- Minor collision fixes across all levels.
- On the map Block City the S.W.A.T. drone now has a better flying route that prevents it from dropping care packages at unreachable locations.
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Patch 1.1.2. - Watch your friends fail.
Death Camera
In the past you couldn’t see what your friends were doing when you are were dead. We have implemented the feature that you are able to watch your friends get snacked by those annoying little aliens! Being dead just turned into something fun!
Block Scrapyard
Explore an entire new map, Block Scrapyard. Search between the wreckages for care packages while dodging the invaders and setting a new highscore on the map. By completing the map, on any difficulty, you will also unlock a Steam achievement!
Bug fixes
- Fixed an issue with multiplayer scores. The scores weren’t displayed properly;
- Fixed an issue where sometimes the server names were not correct;
- Fixed a camera issue;
- Fixed minor collision bugs.
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Patch 1.1.1 - Hotfixes!
Hotfix notes 1.1.1
Block Suburbs
- Players were unable to complete Block Suburbs because of the amount that aliens that kept on spawning during the last few waves of the game. This has been fixed and players can now complete this map.
Drop-In Multiplayer
- Fixed endless loop for the password protected games;
- Fixed server list issue that would make the game try to connect to a different game from what you selected;
- Added instant server list refreshing with the filter options;
- Fixed a problem with joining private games in progress.
Achievement
- Fixed a bug with the shotgun maniac achievement; it somehow managed to get awarded to everyone, all the time.
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Trading Cards have been approved!
Trading Cards
There are six cards in total to collect, all displaying one of the six weapons that have been upgraded to the maximum level.
Backgrounds
We have added 5 different backgrounds for players to unlock. You can collect 1 rare background, 1 uncommon background and 3 common backgrounds.
Smileys
You are able to attain a total of 9 smileys, the rarity is: 7 common smileys, 1 uncommon smiley and 1 rare smiley.
Badges
And of course you are able to unlock different badges displaying your awesomeness! The badges are made out of medals so everyone will know that you are a badass!
Patch 1.1 brings drop-in multiplayer & Trading Cards
With content patch 1.1 we plan to bring you a new map, which takes place in the suburbs! There are many plazas and corners to explore while residents have taken shelter in their houses. With this new map we also release a new feature which will increase the usability and awesomeness of the multiplayer!
Drop-In Multiplayer!
Tired of waiting in a multiplayer lobby for people to join? With patch 1.1 we intro drop-in multiplayer! This allows you to host a server, start your game and let others join you in progress! Of course you can also still play your games with password protection, but you won't have to wait for that slow friend who doesn't take alien slaying serious!
Steam Trading Cards
We have also added Steam Trading Cards to our game with all the required images stated by Valve. Badges, smileys and backgrounds will be attainable with these cards, so you can proof to all your friends you are the ultimate alien-slayer!
Achievements
We also introduced a new achievement for players who completed the new map and another secret achievement that is attainable on all maps! (Hint: use a shotgun!)
Next week
For next week we also have a special content patch planned, with even more new features!
Patch 1.0.3. has been released. The aliens have invaded Block Industrial!
More aliens are invading the Planet!
This week, with Patch 1.0.3. we bring you another new map! This week the aliens have invaded an industrial zone that is still producing 'stuff' during all the chaos! Bring some friends, set a new high score and explore this entire new map while you try to survive the alien invasion.
We have fixed various other issues and added a couple of things. These are listed below:
Achievements
Added: 'In the Navy' - Complete Block Navy on any difficulty.
Added: 'Heavy Metal' - Complete Block Industrial on any difficulty.
Added another secret achievement.
Features
- The leaderboards were experiencing some unforeseen issues where they wouldn't load, these issues have been fixed.
- The chat won't disappear anymore while you are typing, which was really annoying.
Weapons
- Shotguns can no longer shoot trough walls.
- Lasers can no longer shoot trough walls.
- Fixed various collision bugs that were interrupting bullets.
Enemies
- Fixed various bugs with the alien AI.
Next week we are planning to release a major patch that includes a new map plus additional content! This patch is of course free of charge, so you can keep on surviving and wrecking up those highscores on the fixed leaderboards!
Patch 1.0.2 is here, Block Navy is under attack!
Weekly update
Block Navy is the first of many more maps that will gradually unlock for everyone that has purchased the game on Steam. Triangle Studios will release a new map every week and some of the patches will also include some new features as well!
We hope to see you soon, on top of the brand new leaderboards for this new map! Good luck!