The target score in Domination mode has been increased from 250 to 500 points. This change should balance gameplay and give both teams a better shot at turning the match in their favour.
The custom graffiti of the winner of our Launch Giveaway – Xjac0bmichaelX – has popped up on the Polis arena.
The size of the Genesis arena has been reduced by 25%.
We fixed these bugs:
Missing colliders have been added to Genesis;
The Pineapple is now actually nerfed – pellet damage has been reduced from 40 to 20;
The controller shader and button layout bugs in the tutorial;
All logic errors in the customisation menu, incl. numbering and tab sequences;
Several bugs affecting communication between the game and server;
The bug that disabled the microphones of all of the players in the match after a map vote;
The bug that would display the same amount of gained XP for several matches regardless of how much the player actually gained XP in each individual match;
The bug that caused the game to display incorrect scores in Team Deathmatch.
The faulty control points in Domination Mode on the Genesis arena.
General Note from the Devs!
We are aware that in certain cases when a player joins a match, the audio from other players will be muted even though the mic symbol shows them talking. The player's own audio is still heard by the other players.
Fixing this bug will take a bit more time and we didn't want to delay the patch any further. A quick fix for the bug is closing the app (only leaving the match will not do the trick) and reopening it.
We will have this bug fixed in the next patch.
Patch 19 – RELEASE BUILD UPDATE
OHMYGOD! Skyfront uploaded its RELEASE BUILD! But wait, why does it look like we're still in EA? Well, Steam has it's rules and we want to abide by them, but we also want to give you our amazing game at a really good price during the holiday season... Long story short, the EA marker is a technicality and what you have here, ladies and gentlemen, is the Release Build of Skyfront VR! ːsteamhappyː The official transition from EA to Full Release will take place after the holiday season.
So let's see what's new!
Say hello to Genesis – our new space inspired arena! It's dark, it's mysterious and it's packed with fun!
The game now features a progression system that awards players XP as they gain more experience. Every time you level up, you unlock cosmetic items.
This brings us to – customisation! You can choose between tons of unlockable skins, visors and trails to create your perfect VR you! Gain XP to unlock more items.
To thank everybody that backed us during our time in EA, we have created a special Founder's Pack. The Epic skin, two Epic visors and an Epic trail in the pack will ONLY be available to those that purchased Skyfront before 20 December 2018. Thank you, all!
Minor fixes in the patch:
The Pineapple has been nerfed from 40 to 20 damage per pellet.
If nobody votes during map vote, the game will continue on the same arena.
The player outline is now thinner and we scrapped it altogether in Single DM.
Visual fixes to the Egypt and Convent arenas.
A plethora of visual fixes in menus and the HUD.
And to top it off, Skyfront is now also available on the Oculus store! With crossplatform gameplay, there will be tons more opponents to shoot at and immensely more fun to be had!
Skyfront Skirmish: Ready, Set, Whoosh! – Win A Vive Wireless Adapter or Racing Drone + Steam Gift Cards and Skyfront Swag
Skyfront Skirmish: Ready, Set, Whoosh!
Round 1: December 20th 6 PM UTC until December 26th 6 PM UTC
Round 2: December 27th 6 PM UTC until January 2nd 6 PM UTC
Round 3: January 3rd 6 PM UTC until January 9th 6 PM UTC
Let’s whoosh into full release, the holiday season and the new year! Join the Skirmish for a chance to win some amazing prizes and explore all the new content Skyfront has to offer!
PS. If you haven't yet, check out our release trailer.
Date and Time
Skyfront Skirmish: Ready, Set, Whoosh! will take place in three rounds with a 24-hour cooldown period between the rounds.
Round 1 will begin Thursday December 20th at 6 PM UTC and end Wednesday December 26th at 6 PM UTC.
Round 2 will begin Thursday December 27th at 6 PM UTC and end Wednesday January 2nd at 6 PM UTC.
Round 3 will begin Thursday January 3rd at 6 PM UTC and end Wednesday January 9th at 6 PM UTC.
Prizes
Prizes will be awarded to the TOP 3 players at the end of each round.
First place – Vive Wireless Adapter + $ 50 Steam gift card + Skyfront swag
Second place – RC Racing Drone and Goggles + $ 25 Steam gift card + Skyfront swag
Third place – $ 25 Steam gift card + Skyfront swag
Rules
Players will compete in four skill categories – Kills, Multikills, Kill Streak and Headshots. Each skill category will have a separate scoreboard. The top 20 players in each skill category will be given points for their place on the leaderboard as follows:
1st place – 25 points
2nd place – 22 points
3rd place – 20 points
4th place – 17 points
5th place – 16 points
6th place – 15 points
7th place – 14 points
8th place – 13 points
9th place – 12 points
10th place – 11 points
11th place – 10 points
12th place – 9 points
13th place – 8 points
14th place – 7 points
15th place – 6 points
16th place – 5 points
17th place – 4 points
18th place – 3 points
19th place – 2 points
20th place – 1 point
A player’s points in each skill category will be tallied up on the leaderboard. The player with the highest combined score on the leaderboard will be declared the winner.
In case of a tie, the player with the least deaths in his/her winning game will take the lead and be awarded the higher number of points in that skill category. If no two players tie, a player's spot on the leaderboard will only be determined by his/her total points.
A player’s high score will be registered at the end of the game or when the player exits the game.
Players may use all weapons and special abilities.
Players are forbidden from teaming up and assisting each other or using bugs or glitches with the intention of getting a better high score.
Abusive behaviour will not be tolerated in-game, especially in VOIP – keep it friendly!
The high scores will be counted for games with a minimum of 3 players at the start of the game. NOTE! If the game starts with three players and two players leave before the end of the game, the high score of the last remaining player will be locked the moment the second to last player leaves the game.
The winners are the players with the TOP 3 highest total scores on the leaderboard at the end of each Skirmish round. The Skirmish will have a total of 9 winners.
Arcade accounts are excluded from the Skirmishes (see Important Notes below).
Prizes will be awarded at the end of the Skirmish.
Skyfront will attempt to contact the winners of the Skirmishes, but to guarantee that you get your due prize asap, please contact the devs on Skyfront’s social media or Discord channel.
Important Notes
High scores from arcades will not be included in the Skirmishes. Separate events will be organised for arcades. That being said, arcade players are still more than welcome to join in on the Skirmishes, but their scores will not be counted towards anything.
All Skyfront Skirmishes will be moderated to ensure no one is cheating or breaking any rules.
Skyfront Skirmish – Overview
Skyfront Skirmishes are challenges that Skyfront organises every couple of weeks. During each Skirmish, players will compete in four categories: Kills, Multikills, Killstreaks and Headshots. To give each skill category equal weight, the players will be awarded points ranging from 1 to 25 for their high scores. Play time is limited to the duration of the Skirmish and all weapons and special abilities are allowed.
Each future Skyfront Skirmish and the prizes of future Skirmishes will be announced separately.
If you love the Skirmishes or have any suggestions for what we could do better or differently, give us devs a shoutout on our Discord channel
Skyfront Skirmish: Quirky Turkey
Skyfront Skirmish: Quirky Turkey
November 23rd 6 PM UTC until November 27th 6 PM UTC
To celebrate the Steam Autumn Sale and the Thanksgiving weekend, we bring you Skyfront Skirmish: Quirky Turkey! Read the rules below!
PS. If you haven't yet, check out our brand new release trailer.
Date and Time
Skyfront Skirmish: Quirky Turkey will begin Friday November 23rd at 6 PM UTC and end Tuesday November 27th at 6 PM UTC.
Prizes
First place – $ 50 Steam gift card
Second place – $ 25 Steam gift card
Third place – $ 10 Steam gift card
Rules
Players will compete in four skill categories – Kills, Multikills, Kill Streak and Headshots. Each skill category will have a separate scoreboard. The top 10 players in each skill category will be given points for their place on the leaderboard as follows:
1st place – 12 points
2nd place – 10 points
3rd place – 8 points
4th place – 7 points
5th place – 6 points
6th place – 5 points
7th place – 4 points
8th place – 3 points
9th place – 2 points
10th place – 1 point
A player’s points in each skill category will be tallied up on the leaderboard. The player with the highest combined score on the leaderboard will be declared the winner.
In case of a tie, the player with the least deaths in his/her winning game will take the lead and be awarded the higher number of points in that skill category. If no two players tie, a player's spot on the leaderboard will only be determined by his/her total points.
A player’s high score will be registered at the end of the game or when the player exits the game.
Players may use all weapons and special abilities.
Players are forbidden from teaming up and assisting each other or using bugs or glitches with the intention of getting a better high score.
Abusive behaviour will not be tolerated in-game, especially in VOIP – keep it friendly!
The high scores will be counted for games with a minimum of 3 players at the start of the game. NOTE! If the game starts with three players and two players leave before the end of the game, the high score of the last remaining player will be locked the moment the second to last player leaves the game.
The winners are the players with the TOP 3 highest total scores on the leaderboard at the end of the Skirmish.
Arcade accounts are excluded from the Skirmishes (see Important Notes below).
Prizes will be awarded at the end of the Skirmish.
Skyfront will attempt to contact the winners of the Skirmishes, but to guarantee that you get your due prize asap, please contact the devs on Skyfront’s social media or Discord channel.
Important Notes
High scores from arcades will not be included in the Skirmishes. Separate events will be organised for arcades. That being said, arcade players are still more than welcome to join in on the Skirmishes, but their scores will not be counted towards anything.
All Skyfront Skirmishes will be moderated to ensure no one is cheating or breaking any rules.
Skyfront Skirmish – Overview
Skyfront Skirmishes are weekend challenges that Skyfront organises every couple of weeks. During each Skirmish, players will compete for a certain high score (e.g. most kills, best multikill, killstreak, most kills with a certain weapon, etc.) that will be announced the week of the event. Players will compete in one of three Leagues – Titan, Master or Rookie – depending on how many hours the player has spent in Skyfront. Play time is limited to the duration of the Skirmish and all weapons and special abilities are allowed, unless stated otherwise (e.g. if the Skirmish is devoted to a specific weapon).
Each future Skyfront Skirmish and the prizes of future Skirmishes will be announced separately.
If you love the Skirmishes or have any suggestions for what we could do better or differently, give us devs a shoutout on our Discord channel
Patch 18.5
Good news! Based on player feedback, we've gone ahead and separated the US and EU regions. The game automatically places the player in their regional server – EU, US or Asia.
To change your region, simply click on GAME HUB to open the region menu on your right. You can then choose whichever region you prefer.
If you're experiencing any problems with lag and ping, please do let us know on our Discord channel.
Skyfront Skirmish: Halloween Hoopla
Skyfront Skirmish: Halloween Hoopla
October 29th 5 PM UTC until November 1st 5 PM UTC
Halloween Hoopla is here to celebrate everything spooky during the Steam Halloween Sale and let you guys try out our new Skirmish scoring system! Consider it a beta test for the scoring system and do give us feedback on how you think it’s holding up on our Discord channel! Get acquainted with the scoring system below.
Date and Time
Skyfront Skirmish: Halloween Hoopla will begin Monday October 29th at 5 PM UTC and end Thursday November 1st at 5 PM UTC.
Prizes
First place – $ 50 Steam gift card
Second place – $ 25 Steam gift card
Third place – $ 10 Steam gift card
Rules
Players will compete in four skill categories – Kills, Multikills, Kill Streak and Headshots. Each skill category will have a separate scoreboard. The top 10 players in each skill category will be given points for their place on the leaderboard as follows:
1st place – 12 points
2nd place – 10 points
3rd place – 8 points
4th place – 7 points
5th place – 6 points
6th place – 5 points
7th place – 4 points
8th place – 3 points
9th place – 2 points
10th place – 1 point
A player’s points in each skill category will be tallied up on the leaderboard. The player with the highest combined score on the leaderboard will be declared the winner.
In case of a tie, the player with the least deaths in his/her winning game will take the lead and be awarded the higher number of points in that skill category. If no two players tie, a player's spot on the leaderboard will solely be determined by his/her total points.
A player’s high score will be registered at the end of the game or when the player exits the game.
Players may use all weapons and special abilities.
Players are forbidden from teaming up and assisting each other or using bugs or glitches with the intention of getting a better high score.
Abusive behaviour will not be tolerated in-game, especially in VOIP – keep it friendly!
The high scores will be counted for games with a minimum of 3 players at the start of the game. NOTE! If the game starts with three players and two players leave before the end of the game, the high score of the last remaining player will be locked the moment the second to last player leaves the game.
The winners are the players with the TOP 3 highest total scores on the leaderboard at the end of the Skirmish.
Arcade accounts are excluded from the Skirmishes (see Important Notes below).
Prizes will be awarded at the end of the Skirmish.
Skyfront will attempt to contact the winners of the Skirmishes, but to guarantee that you get your due prize asap, please contact the devs on Skyfront’s social media or Discord channel.
Important Notes
High scores from arcades will not be included in the Skirmishes. Separate events will be organised for arcades. That being said, arcade players are still more than welcome to join in on the Skirmishes, but their scores will not be counted towards anything.
All Skyfront Skirmishes will be moderated to ensure no one is cheating or breaking any rules.
Skyfront Skirmish – Overview
Skyfront Skirmishes are weekend challenges that Skyfront organises every couple of weeks. During each Skirmish, players will compete for a certain high score (e.g. most kills, best multikill, killstreak, most kills with a certain weapon, etc.) that will be announced the week of the event. Players will compete in one of three Leagues – Titan, Master or Rookie – depending on how many hours the player has spent in Skyfront. Play time is limited to the duration of the Skirmish and all weapons and special abilities are allowed, unless stated otherwise (e.g. if the Skirmish is devoted to a specific weapon).
Each future Skyfront Skirmish and the prizes of future Skirmishes will be announced separately.
If you love the Skirmishes or have any suggestions for what we could do better or differently, give us devs a shoutout on our Discord channel
Tournament App Update Patch
Our most recent Tournament App patch fixes a memory leak bug that caused the App the lag and eventually crash during longer play sessions.
Skyfront's Tournament App is intended for VR arcades and eSports event organsers. Read more about the App here.
You read that right, Skyfront Skirmishes are finally back from hibernation! ːsteamhappyː
Skyfront Skirmish: Convent Chillout
October 5th 8 PM UTC until October 8th 5 AM UTC
A couple weeks ago we finally launched our third map – the Convent! The Convent is this chill place that has a lot of nooks and crannies to hide behind when sniping out your opponents AND tons of open spaces for really intense battles!
To celebrate this new addition to our arena selection, we’re having our first ever arena-based Skirmish! Get the highest kill count on the Convent arena to take home the prize!
Date and Time
Skyfront Skirmish: Convent Chillout will begin Friday October 5th at 8 PM UTC and end Monday October 8th at 5 AM UTC.
Prizes
First place in the Titan League – $ 50 Steam gift card
First place in the Master League – $ 25 Steam gift card
First place in the Rookie League – $ 10 Steam gift card
Rules
Players will compete in one of three Leagues based on the player’s experience at the beginning of the Skirmish:
a. Titan – players with at least ten hours of gameplay experience;
b. Master – players with one to ten hours of gameplay experience;
c. Rookie – players with up to one hour of gameplay experience.
Players can’t move up a League mid-Skirmish.
One winner will be crowned in each League. A total of three prizes will be awarded by the organisers.
Players will compete for the most kills on the Convent arena during a single Deathmatch game.
In case of a tie on the leaderboard, the player with the least deaths in his/her winning game will take the lead. If no two players tie, your spot on the leaderboard will only be determined by your kill count on the Convent arena.
A player’s high score will be registered at the end of the game or when the player exits the game.
You may use all weapons and special abilities, but keep in mind that only your kills on the Convent arena will count towards your high score.
Players are forbidden from teaming up and assisting each other or using bugs or glitches with the intention of getting a better high score.
Abusive behaviour will not be tolerated in-game, especially in VOIP – keep it friendly!
Players may play against players from any League.
The high scores will be counted for games with a minimum of 3 players at the start of the game. NOTE! If the game starts with three players and two players leave before the end of the game, the high score of the last remaining player will be locked the moment the second to last player leaves the game.
The winners are the players with the highest scores in their League at the end of the Skirmish. A Skirmish will have a total of three winners – one in each League.
Arcade accounts are excluded from the Skirmishes (see Important Notes below).
Prizes will be awarded at the end of the Skirmish.
Skyfront will attempt to contact the winners of the Skirmishes, but to guarantee that you get your due prize asap, please contact the devs on Skyfront’s social media or Discord channel.
Important Notes
High scores from arcades will not be included in the Skirmishes. Separate events will be organised for arcades. That being said, arcade players are still more than welcome to join in on the Skirmishes, but their scores will not be counted towards anything.
All Skyfront Skirmishes will be moderated to ensure no one is cheating or breaking any rules.
Skyfront Skirmish – Overview
Skyfront Skirmishes are weekend challenges that Skyfront organises every couple of weeks. During each Skirmish, players will compete for a certain high score (e.g. most kills, best multikill, killstreak, most kills with a certain weapon, etc.) that will be announced the week of the event. Players will compete in one of three Leagues – Titan, Master or Rookie – depending on how many hours the player has spent in Skyfront. Play time is limited to the duration of the Skirmish and all weapons and special abilities are allowed, unless stated otherwise (e.g. if the Skirmish is devoted to a specific weapon).
Each future Skyfront Skirmish and the prizes of future Skirmishes will be announced separately.
If you love the Skirmishes or have any suggestions for what we could do better or differently, give us devs a shoutout on our Discord channel
Patch 18 – New Convent Map, Domination Mode and Much More!
Thank you guys for your patience!
Here it finally is, our map number three – the Convent!
The Convent is inspired by medieval architecture and was once the home of scribes and monks. The huge statues within the cathedral stand guard over this vast monument. On the outskirts of the Convent, you'll find cosy little huts and secret towers.
Along with the third map, we've added a map vote. The prompt appears after every three games. The next game will take place on the map that won the majority vote.
The second huge addition in this patch is a third game mode – Domination. Battle the opposing team to gain and keep control of the three domination points on the map. The first team to get 250 points wins.
We've also added a new custom on-screen keyboard to fix several usability issues with the native Steam VR keyboard.
The patch brings a new health bar. The design of the health bar makes it easier to read from a distance.
The bots have been nerfed and now shoot less often and miss more. We're hoping we've hit a good balance now but please do let us know if the bots still feel a bit OP.
Finally, a server migration notification was added to inform the players of a server migration.
Coming up next – Steam Workshop!
Skyfront Skirmish: Right Round, Baby
Skyfront Skirmish: Right Round, Baby
August 10th 8 PM UTC until August 13th 5 AM UTC
This week we’re taking it back to the basics and shining the light on our tried and true Revolver! Get the most kills in a single Deathmatch game with the Revolver to lock down your spot on the Skirmish leaderboard!
Date and Time
Skyfront Skirmish: Right Round, Baby will begin Friday August 10th at 8 PM UTC and end Monday August 13th at 5 AM UTC.
Prizes
First place in the Titan League – $ 50 Steam gift card
First place in the Master League – $ 25 Steam gift card
First place in the Rookie League – $ 10 Steam gift card
Rules
Players will compete in one of three Leagues based on the player’s experience at the beginning of the Skirmish:
a. Titan – players with at least ten hours of gameplay experience;
b. Master – players with one to ten hours of gameplay experience;
c. Rookie – players with up to one hour of gameplay experience.
Players can’t move up a League mid-Skirmish.
One winner will be crowned in each League. A total of three prizes will be awarded by the organisers.
Players will compete for the most kills with the Revolver during a single Deathmatch game.
In case of a tie on the leaderboard, the player with the least deaths in his/her winning game will take the lead. If no two players tie, your spot on the leaderboard will only be determined by your kill count with the Revolver.
A player’s high score will be registered at the end of the game or when the player exits the game.
You may use all weapons and special abilities, but only your kills with the Revolver will be counted towards your high score!
Players are forbidden from teaming up and assisting each other or using bugs or glitches with the intention of getting a better high score.
Abusive behaviour will not be tolerated in-game, especially in VOIP – keep it friendly!
Players may play against players from any League.
The high scores will be counted for games with a minimum of 3 players at the start of the game. NOTE! If the game starts with three players and two players leave before the end of the game, the high score of the last remaining player will be locked the moment the second to last player leaves the game.
The winners are the players with the highest scores in their League at the end of the Skirmish. A Skirmish will have a total of three winners – one in each League.
Arcade accounts are excluded from the Skirmishes (see Important Notes below).
Prizes will be awarded at the end of the Skirmish.
Skyfront will attempt to contact the winners of the Skirmishes, but to guarantee that you get your due prize asap, please contact the devs on Skyfront’s social media or Discord channel.
Important Notes
High scores from arcades will not be included in the Skirmishes. Separate events will be organised for arcades. That being said, arcade players are still more than welcome to join in on the Skirmishes, but their scores will not be counted towards anything.
All Skyfront Skirmishes will be moderated to ensure no one is cheating or breaking any rules.
Skyfront Skirmish – Overview
Skyfront Skirmishes are weekend challenges that Skyfront organises every couple of weeks. During each Skirmish, players will compete for a certain high score (e.g. most kills, best multikill, killstreak, most kills with a certain weapon, etc.) that will be announced the week of the event. Players will compete in one of three Leagues – Titan, Master or Rookie – depending on how many hours the player has spent in Skyfront. Play time is limited to the duration of the Skirmish and all weapons and special abilities are allowed, unless stated otherwise (e.g. if the Skirmish is devoted to a specific weapon).
Each future Skyfront Skirmish and the prizes of future Skirmishes will be announced separately.
If you love the Skirmishes or have any suggestions for what we could do better or differently, give us devs a shoutout on our Discord channel
