Hello fellow players! 2017 is approaching very fast and we are almost at the end of our development cycle. This grand update v3.5 brings the most demanded features.
1. CHECKPOINTS
Yes! Bloody checkpoints are finally here! Now you can enjoy a more continuous gameplay without having to start over every time you die :-) While the gameplay stays challenging and punishing just like before.
2. DEATH ANIMATION
The innovative "Cheat Death" system now ends in a proper death animation when failed to recover from zero health situations. Cool sound and camera effects added.
3. INPUT EDITOR
A full keyboard input editor has been implemented. Players from Asian & European regions can remap the input keys in local keyboard formats. Joystick mapping is locked into default standard input mapping.
4. MINOR CHANGES
Particle systems and resolution switching has been improved via custom libraries. Game asset database recompiled with custom input system config files.
There are a few minor changes that will be required before we get to the final release of Skynet Rising : Portal to the Past. Thank you so much for being part of the Early Access days. Happy holidays and new year ːsteamhappyː
Extreme Update - v0.3.4f2
This extreme update adds some major visual and gameplay optimization features.
1. New "Visual Quality" option added for easy quality changing. No more fiddling around with each option to adjust the visuals. There are 5 different predefined visual settings to choose from and they are also customizable.
2. Heavy GPU features are moved to a new sections. These options are mainly for stressing out your rig to the max, if you are in the mood. With all options enables, the visuals look amazing. NVIDIA GTX 970 or above is recommended for experiencing the true "Maximum" visuals. They are disabled by default.
3. Dynamic Clouds have been completely replaced by Custom Shaders. Dynamic cloud option is no longer visible in the main menu.
4. Minor tweaking in the level design for better performance.
5. Framerate drops minimization. Better consistency and smoothness at 30fps.
6. Most important options in the pause menu are now highlighted for better discovery :-)
Thank you for being on board! It's been another amazing week. All your positive reviews are making the development cycle very enjoyable ːsteamhappyː Now go out there and be a badass! See you soon on the next update.
Update 0.3.4f1 is Live
This exciting new update adds a custom launch screen and fixes a few minor optimization problems.
1. Exported with the latest version of T-REX Sandbox
2. Better visuals for underwater
3. 1 new creature added
4. Custom launch screen
5. Dynamic clouds are being replaced by custom Shader Clouds
More optimization and AI updates are coming this weekend ːsteamhappyː
New Trailer on Store
A new trailer showing off the cool features of the game has just been added to the store page. It is amazing to see how the development is taking shape. Please check it out and share it with your friends ːsteamhappyː
Update 0.3.4 - Gameplay Enhancements
This update is focused on enhancing the gameplay experience. Most of the Early Access players have mentioned the game as "Very Challenging". While the game is targeted towards hardcore FPS lovers, a crucial feature was missing that could make the gameplay experience more enjoyable for seasonal players.
#drum rolls....
CHEAT DEATH MECHANISM
Introducing "Cheat Death" mechanism ːsteamhappyː When health points fall below 10, the player enters a permanent time dilation mode. This extends the last few remaining seconds before death and gives the player a better chance at surviving. Killing an enemy in this mode will instantly recover player's health to 30%, giving another chance to keep fighting. Player can choose to end the time dilation mode by tapping the Q button.
ENVIRONMENT
A new fog system has been implemented for better aesthetics. The new fog system increases player's accuracy by blurring the background and making the targets more visible. This feature can be turned on/off from the pause menu.
WEAPON SELECTOR
Introducing an alpha version of weapon wheel menu. Picking the weapon of your choice during combat has been simplified. Press and hold middle mouse button or Q to access the Weapon Selector. No more scrolling for weapons!
DOPPLER SOUND EQUALIZATION
Explosive sound effects, such as bullets or grenades, now sound appropriately muffled if there are obstacles between the player and the sound. This adds a very dramatic feel to the environment acoustic.
GRENADE INDICATOR
The heavily armed rebels in the game are expert in throwing grenades. Players hiding in cover often get killed by a perfectly thrown grenade from an enemy. A grenade indicator has been added to favor the player in combat situations.
COLLISION ISSUES
Most of the collision issues/invisible walls near the fallen bridge has been fixed. Updated physics materials for appropriate effects on bullet collision.
KEY MAPPING & LAUNCH MENU
Game launch menu has been hidden by default now. To access the game launch menu at startup, please hold SHIFT when the game is launching. Main Menu resolutions and Keyboard Mapping options can be found in the game launch menu.
Thank you so much for being part of the development. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Please feel free to submit bug info & suggestions in the discussion forum.
Update 0.3.3 is live now!
It's been a very exciting adventure since launch! Thank you so much for being part of the development. Based on the feedback from Players, here are this week's update details:
- "Gameplay Balance" tweaked. Better difficulty settings for the beginners :-)
- "Grenades" added. Press G to throw them after picking up.
- "Reason of Death" message added. This gives the player clear idea what went wrong.
- "Danger Flash" screen effect added. The screen flashes red when health falls below 30 points. This greatly helps player to be more aware of when to take cover.
- "Desperate Mode" added. When health falls below 10 points, player enters into a permanent slow-mo mode. By extending the last few seconds, players now have a better chance of survival in a tricky situation rather than shot dead in a blink.
- 1 new creature added ːsteamhappyː
Boss Fight Gameplay
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=787677409
There has been a constant flow of videos by the early access players. Please be sure to check out the videos if you get a chance. They are awesome! A few of them showing boss fights and underwater etc.
This is my national anthem for now ːsteamhappyː
New Content added to the store
Over the weekend, we have added more gameplay and screenshots from different levels of the game. New update for the game will be pushed tonight ːsteamhappyː Enjoy!
Framerate Patch Update
Happy Monday! Time for the weekend update 0.3.2 :
1) Variable framerate issue resolved. New option added in the Graphics menu tab as "Framerate". Giving player the freedom to choose 30fps, 60fps or V-Sync options. Enjoy a much smoother gameplay experience and eliminate the rapid framerate drops in dense situations (water+explosions+ragdolls etc)
2) "Reset to Default" option stabilizes the framerate at 30fps. Hit this button at least once after getting the new patch tonight.
Thank you for participating in the Early Access of Skynet Rising. Help us spread the word by sharing our store page on your groups, facebook page or tweet #EnterSkynet ːsteamhappyː
http://store.steampowered.com/app/516250
Version 0.3.1 is Live
Based on the first day on Early Access, here are the bug fixes:
1) Optimized for better framerates at default settings
2) Default settings button added
3) Difficulty adjuster tweaked
4) Dynamic Shadow option added for high/low res shadows
5) Demanding graphics options like Ambient Occlusion, Super Sampling and Dynamic Clouds are turned off by default. In house test is getting 95 frames on a GTX 980 ːsteamhappyː
More bug fixes coming next Monday.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: If you purchased the game on the first day, please hit "Reset to Default" option in the pause menu to apply new optimized settings for your PC.
