All of us here working on PGM are so excited for the new version of the game. Thanks so much for all the support we’ve received since we announced what we’re doing with the game and for the valuable feedback you’ve all given us on the game. It’s been a rough couple of months but now we have a game we firmly believe will entertain you for many more joyful hours.
Thank you all for your patience and mark down september 22nd in you calendars for the release of the next major patch on FPS Career Mode! :)
/Dev team
Development Update
Hi guys! Just wanted to share a gif from the all new FPS mode as we are coming closer and closer to the relaunch.
Have a great weekend!
Development Update
Hi Everyone!
We can’t thank you enough for the tremendous feedback we’ve received on how to improve the game! Thank you so much! And now, we would like to share with you how far we've come in the progress of taking PGM to the next level.
We’ve worked really hard to push PGM to its limits and in doing that we’ve had to resculpture much of its code and design in order to make sure that we can hold the promises we have made in the past and to continue to make it even better in the future.
But (there’s always one, isn’t there), due to limited resources and respect for the product, we’ve chosen to focus our efforts on reworking just one of our game modes and this time that game mode is carreer mode - FPS. Why did we choose to do it this way? Because it would be too large of burden to rework everything at once and if we divide it up in smaller patches we can ensure quality and work with you guys to get the most out of PGM.
Now on to the good part - what can you actually expect from this upcoming patch?
Here’s is a list of new features and a sneak peek of the new PGM.
A complete overhaul of the UI design.
Reworked code for the Battle simulation = No more randomness.
Create your own unique character, with hair colour, clothing, gender and merch.
Interactions in the room (The fridge might be a good thing to check out!). :)
Random events that impacts your gaming progress.
Improved ranking system.
FPS (ah, this one you’re going to love) is now remade and no longer just a bar above the character, now you get to experience the simulation live.
Control your need for sleep, food and hygiene.
Things that we will add in the next few upcoming patches:
Localization and a complete rework of the current English version.
Actual tournaments where you get to go to the arena in the city.
Verified teams/players (More on this later).
Mac-support.
Steamplay.
Controller Support.
The new patch is set to be released in September and as we move closer to completion of the patch we will give you more details of what the patch will include as well as a heads up on exactly when it will be released.
As we mentioned, we haven’t forgotten about you guys who loves the FOBA game mode or enjoys the manager part of the game, but we had to start somewhere and Career Mode FPS was the one that we felt need the most love.
And finally, as promised - screenshots! Please note that these are still a work in progress and only Career Mode FPS. Enjoy your day! :)
A view of the new shop where you can spend your hard earned cash on the latest game enhancing gear.
The awesome new UI design.
A look at the new room and character design.
The all new battle simulation for FPS.
Preview of the new character creation feature.
If there are things you would love to see in the upcoming patches, please send us a loving email to support@501Industries.com, tweet or chat with us here on Steam or our Discord Channel. We love to hear your ideas for the game.
Dev team, 501 Industries
PGM Update News
Good news everyone!
We’re happy to announce that 501 Industries, as publishers of PGM, will take on a more active role in the future development of the game.
This means, among other things, that they will add more resources in terms of manpower in the developing team as well as planning and structuring the future work to help us deliver better updates.
PGM is a big game, we're a small team and dealing with two different game modes has been overwhelming at times. This is a huge step forward in our efforts to try and make this game as awesome as we all want it to be. But most importantly, it will also help us to maintain a more open and transparent communication with the community.
Help us make the game better!
We’d love to hear from you about what you'd like to see in the game in the future. Any and all feedback is most welcome and will help shape the direction of further development. Please don’t hesitate to send your comments to support@501Industries.com
Thank you for your continued support and understanding!
PGM Update #176 is live!
In this patch we have worked hard to improve FOBA/FPS matchengine in Career Mode. Most fixes has been suggested by the community. Savefiles from previous version are compatible and should work fine in this build.
Thanks for playing and stay tuned for next update soon here on Steam.
PGM Update #176 coming soon
Hello Everyone!
PGM has been out for almost a month now. We're glad and proud to say that there are many new players enjoying the game. Here is some exciting news about next update as development continues.
We aim to release a big patch soon with many needed improvements to "Career Mode" that has been suggested by the community. There will also be significant gameplay enhancements and new features and content.
Thanks for playing and stay tuned for next update #176 here on Steam.
Update #175 is now live, PGM to be released April 29th!
Introducing Staff assignments, ManagerPhone, Transfermarket, Gaminghouse Events & Characters, Bootcamps, Investments, Internet Celebs, Reserve Team, Talk to players, Advanced FPS tactics, Custom team names and much more. Most features and fixes in this update has been suggested by the community.
We are very pleased to announce that PGM will be released for PC on April 29th. It’s been an amazing journey through Early Access and we’re super excited to give you this special content update. PGM is now ready to take the next step and reach out to a wider audience.
To all those players that gave us feedback, and those that shared their thoughts and impressions in the past 10 months, big thanks to everyone! Your continued support and enthusiasm has been amazing.
Development will continue after release, we still have tons of new features and content that we want to get into the game, including tutorial and glossary codex for both gamemodes, support for atleast 4-5 more languages and achievements, so stay tuned for regular updates here on Steam.
We cannot thank you guys enough for your contribution so far to the game, and for inspiring us to continue development and make this possible. Make sure you stop by the forums to give us your feedback so we can hear where you want PGM to go next!
Update notes Build 175
<*> New Feature* Track all your staffmembers progress in Managerdesk
<*> New Feature* ManagerPhone and Transfermarket added
<*> New Feature* Host events in gaminghouse for sponsors or fans
<*> New Feature* Send your team on challenge/semipro/elite bootcamp
<*> 48 new characters added to visit the gaminghouse
<*> Assign your staff to specific tasks suited their expertise
<*> Create your own promotional campaigns to reach out to new fans
<*> Community Manager can prepare promotional campaigns every 5 days
<*> Player scout finds new updated Free Agents every 30 days
<*> Choose when to accept an updated list from scout
<*> Finance Director will now find new income opportunities
<*> Streaming Manager can invite internet celebs to the gaminghouse
<*> Sponsorship Manager can host happenings to attract new sponsors
<*> Esport Coach now helps to plan and schedule bootcamps for team
<*> Promotional eSport Broadcast can be arranged from gaminghouse
<*> Esport TV Crew now shows up in their room when broadcasting
<*> Board Director can find investment opportunities every 30 days
<*> Managerdesk has been expanded with new content
<*> Contact Gamingpress and EsportNews to make announcements
<*> Affect other teams transfer behaviours in ManagerPhone
<*> Option added to customize and rename teams in Team Profile
<*> Option added to bid on other teams players in Team Profile
<*> Esport League #3 and #4 overall skill has been balanced
<*> FPS Manager Mode matches now shows Attackers / Defenders
<*> Added option to talk to each player about their performance
<*> Tournament prizes now show up in trophy room
<*> Keep track of your old players transfer history
<*> Staff salarys has been balanced
<*> CPU Manager AI improved for all teams in all leagues
<*> CPU Controlled teams transfer/finance AI has been improved
<*> Individual tactics options for all FPS classes has been added
<*> Option added to skip a WorldEvent Tournament after elimination
<*> Match engine has been improved for both FPS and FOBA
<*> Better UI for Tech and Practice and Upgrades
<*> Kicked players remain in the game and can return at some point
<*> Offensive and Defensive philosophies added to FPS tactics
<*> Upgrade reserve team in organisation now unlocks new content
<*> Bio added to Manager Profile with player career history
<*> Contact your sponsor and adjust your sponsorship deal
<*> Gather your staff to a meeting to boost assignment progress
<*> Inform team about your expecations for current season
<*> Set your current focus for the eSport organisation
<*> Players now like/dislike Manager based on dialogues
<*> Saving and loading should be faster
<*> New improved soundeffects for both gamemodes
<*> New improved textures for both gamemodes
<*> 78 minor and major reported issues and bugs has been fixed
Savefiles from previous version are compatible and should work fine in build 175
Update v0.174 is live!
Introducing Gear upgrades, streaming categorys and 1v1 duelist tournaments.
Most features and fixes in this update has been suggested by the community.
<*> New Feature* Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum tournaments in "Career Mode"
<*> New Feature* Unlock new categorys when you level up streaming in "Career Mode"
<*> New Feature* Gear upgrades are now available in "Career Mode"
<*> New Feature* Improved new ranking system for FOBA and FPS in "Career Mode"
<*> MMO, RPG, RTS and Sports added to streaming categorys
<*> Participate in free agent tournaments to improve your fame
<*> Experience gained from streaming has been increased
<*> Your current rank affects contract offers from teams
<*> Contracts has been balanced in both gamemodes
<*> Track your current ranking after every match in "Career Mode"
<*> New background textures for FOBA and FPS in "Career Mode"
<*> CPU Manager AI has been improved for all teams in "Career Mode"
<*> 23 minor reported bugs has been fixed
Savefiles from previous version are compatible and should work fine in 0.174.
Next patch 0.175 will be a huge content update coming soon. More info about upcoming patches will be updated weekly in the forum. Thanks for all your great suggestions and feedback!!
Update v0.173 is live!
Introducing World Event Map, Tournaments and Player Contracts.
Most features and fixes in this update has been suggested by the community.
<*> New Feature* Send your team to participate in tournaments worldwide
<*> New Feature* Unlock major tournaments with more spectators and bigger prizepools
<*> New Feature* Renew your players contracts in "Manager Mode"
<*> Increase your players fame and reputation in the world
<*> Local, Regional and Major events added in 12 countries for FOBA and FPS
<*> International renown and reputation score added
<*> Track how many days until contracts expire for players in managerdesk
<*> More nationalitys for teams, managers and players added in both gamemodes
<*> Improved quality on textures in both gamemodes
<*> New soundeffects added in both gamemodes
<*> 19 minor reported bugs has been fixed
Savefiles from previous version are compatible and should work fine in 0.173.
More info about upcoming patches will be updated every week in the forum. Thanks for all your great suggestions and feedback!!
Update v0.172 is live!
Introducing FPS Career Mode, House upgrades and Banning in pickphase.
All features and fixes in this update has been suggested by the community.
<*> New Feature* Choose between FOBA or FPS in "Career Mode"
<*> New Feature* Players champion picks can now be banned in FOBA draft
<*> New Feature* New houses has been added and can be purchased in "Career Mode"
<*> Choose Mentality, Combat, Economy and Tactical focus settings for FPS matches
<*> Total goldscore added to postgame screen for FOBA in "Career Mode"
<*> Overall rating and impact values added to postgame screen for FOBA in "Career Mode"
<*> Each speciality upgrade now shows the best base stat category combinations
<*> CPU draft AI has been improved to adapt better to FOBA meta changes
<*> Speciality impact on performance outcome in match simulation has been balanced
<*> Certain champion combinations that was too strong has been balanced in FOBA match
<*> Additional rooms added to Gaminghouse in "Manager Mode"
<*> Improved quality on textures in both gamemodes
<*> 24 minor reported bugs has been fixed
We will soon add Tutorial, Playoff and Champion tooltips. Savefiles from previous version should work fine in 0.172.
More info about upcoming patches will be updated every week in the forum. Thanks for all your great suggestions and feedback!!
