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Genre: Indie

Space Alpha

Patch 0.8

  • Upgraded the game from Unreal Engine 4 to Unreal Engine 5 version.
  • Updated the first campaign mission
  • Updated all game systems


Single- and Multiplayer Matches




  • Server infrastructure change from AWS (Amazon) to EOS (Epic Games) - code adapted / implemented.
  • Players can create matches, or join existing matches.

The new server environment Epic Online Services (EOS) by Epic Games is not yet full functional.

Campaign



The first campaign mission map has been reworked, it's now a single level.

Controls:
E - Pickup items
Right mouse button: Zoom

Upcoming patches




  • Next updates will complete existing content modifications.
  • Continuation of campaign development.


Expect more frequent updates in the weeks ahead.

Space Alpha Patch 0.7.2

Enabled Multiplayer.

Current Match time is set to 10 minutes. This will likely be tweaked, by for instance setting a max frag count, or flag capture amount.

Overview of the last patches https://spacealpha.com/2021/12/16/space-alpha-patch-0-7-1/

Space Alpha Patch 0.7.1
Enabled Steam.

MAP: SPACE STATION


  • Improved lightning
  • Fixed a bug with some spawns
  • Addressed an issue with foot height, causing blocked AI
  • Replaced the spaceship with a smaller one


MAP: PLANETARY BASE


  • Fixed: The large doors in the center of the map having no collision
  • Reduced the lightning intensity of the lamps
  • Removed some lamps


Multiplayer will likely become available in the next update.

Space Alpha Patch 0.7

UPDATES



  • Overhaul of many game systems
  • Addition of new campaign / mission game mode




  • Different skill level for bots, can be configured on match making.
  • The new campaign / mission system can currently be play tested, the first level. Upcoming updates will add more levels and objectives.


The new campaign mode will be extended from here on, including player progression.

CAMPAIGN MODE KEY BINDINGS


I - Inventory
P - Menu
M - Objective panel
TAB - Toggle 1st and 3rd person view



ADDRESSED IN NEXT UPDATE



  • Multiplayer is still disabled, will be enabled later this month.
  • There is currently an issue with music not playing, or not properly, in which case you can disable the music from the settings menu (ESC key).
  • Bots are currently not properly setup on the CTF map.