Hello, after a month since the last small update we have finally made some progress on new features and changes per your initial feedback for the general flying, navigation and combat experience.
Development build 0.16 changes:
Updates:
3D radar implementation
Tacview player ship hologram
Light fighter cockpit to fit 3D radar
Camera shake
Dynamic cockpit camera
Tacview unit height indicator
New ship trails
New status screen ship image
Ship explosion VFX upgrade
New explosion sound effect for Ares
Option to target friendly and unknown contacts
Engine destruction effect
Ships in motion now have a chance to spin out of control before the final explosion (this is currently set to 100% for testing purposes, unless destroying it while it is stationary)
Fixes:
Crosshair interaction with target lead marker
Front targeting (with T) calibration
Several internal errors
Afterburner not working with 0% thrust
Development build 0.151
Development build 0.151 changes:
Updates:
Save options button in settings now closes the window on each scene
Game is now paused after pressing ESC in game
Fixes:
Missile usage of friendly Caracal-class ships
Wrong sound source in wave defense mode
Main menu and help screen possible interaction with Tacview
Incorrect resolution options
Unwanted functional keybinds in help screen
Infinite fuel
Player ship controllable after Antaris is destroyed
Leadmarker in help screen
Console error after accessing controls and cockpit tabs in help screen
Console error spam after dying
Improved asteroid colliders (not perfect until we replace them with new versions)
Mouse input recenter when closing Tacview/Help screen
Plans for the next update:
More bug fixing and player combat navigation improvement (universal off-screen indicator, Tacview update and possibly a 3D radar)
Development build 0.15
Development build 0.15 changes:
Updates:
Main menu update - Game mode selection, map selection, initial ship selection interface (will later work as UI for ship customization)
Wave defense mode - better for testing purposes and combat feedback since it is much faster
Not working/finished UI elements in Tacview have been removed, will be replaced with an overhaul lat
er
Fixes:
Target switching with TAB error message
No sound on button interaction in Tacview
Some minor internal errors
Plans for the next update:
Fix as much as possible of the recently reported and already known bugs
Development build 0.11
Development build 0.11 changes:
Updates:
Initial game settings implementation
More accurate front targeting
Target off-screen indicator visibility boost
Fixes:
Menu buttons interaction (partial)
Firing weapons while in help screen
Bastet light fighter incorrect engine sound
Missile locking sequence stuck while locking
Steering indicator moving in ESC menu
Communication interface visible in help screen
First playable build now available through Patreon!
Something to share
Hello everyone! We have some exciting news to share with you.
After a difficult year of development, we have finally put together a first playable build of Space Reign in order to start getting some feedback on the game mechanics and let the supporters have an opportunity to have a more direct impact on the development.
How to get it
To get access to this first build and all the development builds to be released, all you have to do is become a Patreon supporter with the Commander pledge.
For those of you who would rather wait and not get involved this early in the development, do not worry, there will also be a free demo down the road!
What does it contain
The build itself is basically one mission in which you will be tasked with escorting a transport ship through a hostile sector, defending it against waves of enemies trying to destroy the transported cargo.
It is not much, but the main purpose of this is to get as much feedback as possible on the core mechanics - ship controls, flight, combat, UI, etc. Strong and polished foundation is very important to us.
What is to come
Starting from today, we will frequently update the development build with new options to test the game, fix any reported bugs and begin the work on major AI update together with ship customization.
Steam page is live!
Brick by brick...
It has been a very enlightening and fruitful experience this past year, since Space Reign is to be the first significant project developed and published by Propulsive Games - our humble, 2-man indie game studio based in Slovakia.
Help shape the game
Because we consider player feedback to be crucial in the development process, you will have an opportunity to test the game during the development and tell us what do you like and what should be changed or tweaked.
Preparations for the initial playtest are well underway - we are currently working on enhancing the UI experience and designing the scenario that you will have a chance to get your hands on.
Make sure to join our discord and stay put for more information.
Consider supporting us on Patreon
There is still a lot of work to do and a difficult road ahead of us before we can actually release the game into early-access on steam, so we would be honoured to have you as our Patreons - which includes a tier that guarantees access to all future playable builds of Space Reign.
Being one of the first also gives you a special opportunity - you can help us come up with a name and design for a ship!
Do not forget to wishlist and join our discord server to stay updated.
