Steelborn
Hotfix 1.0.1.0
The list of changes:
Fixed a critical bug with the game crashing when changing the resolution to 4K;
The lizard cutscene on level 1 now works correctly;
Gamepad preset is now saved even after exiting the game;
Added new autosave points on level 2;
Fixed robot stacking on level 3;
Minor fixes.
Hopefully we were able to make the game more stable and once again we want to thank all the players who supported our team.
Release!
We have been building this project for more than three years with attention to every little detail. We put all our love for the shoot-and-run genre and the good old platformers like Abuse, Ranger-X, Contra, Metal Slug and others that we grew up with and were inspired by.
But to hell with the lyrics. Now you can feel the power of the combat robot, the sharpness of the katana blade and the dangerous atmosphere of the planet VL-744. Do you hear? Is it the sound of a spacecraft engine roaring, or is our epic retrowave playing?
Play Steelborn! Major, his trusty mech and hordes of enemies are waiting for you!
One week before release!
Mark March 7 as red on your calendar, and if you haven't played the demo version, do it and wait to land with the Major and his mech on the planet VL-744.
Meanwhile, like, share, repost, add to wishlist!
We worked, you waited, and finally it happened...
Sharpen your katanas, set your mechs, equip your weapons, and get ready to land on planet VL-744.
The last preparations are almost complete, and we're thrilled to finally share with you what our souls and minds have been investing in throughout this time.
We are looking forward to 7th of March (20:00 GMT+3) — the day when those born to become legends will prove themselves!
P.S. This is the kind of progress we have made since the start of development. What do you think?
PRE-RECORDED Steelborn stream by CocoConfession
Demo update and preparation for release!
A lot of time has passed since the last news update, but we did not stop working on the game, finalizing and improving it. The Steam Next Fest, which took place in June, allowed us to evaluate the work done from a different angle, which ultimately led to the refinement of the gameplay, as well as changes in the visual and sound parts of the game.
In addition, we encountered the fact that the Gamemaker Studio 2 engine, on which our game was created, no longer supports the x32 processor architecture, which means that the game will now only be possible to run on x64 processors.
However, despite the difficulties that have arisen, we are pleased to announce that the demo version of the game on Steam has been updated and is now as close to the release version as possible. Very soon we will be ready to announce the final release date and talk about the platforms on which the game will be available.
Thank you for your attention and stay tuned!
Steelborn stream and new 'Born to be a Legend' trailer!
Steelborn livestream with developer!
Description:
Steelborn - is a run and gun platformer game inspired by the classics and made by a team of Abuse, Ranger-X, Contra, Metal Slug, Blaster Master and H.E.R.O fans.
Earth HQ lost contact with a far-away colony on an unremarkable planet known only as VL-744, and you, alongside your trusty mech, were sent to scout things out and learn the fate of the lost colonists.
The fun and addictive gameplay alongside a strong storyline will let you get the most experience out of your exploratory adventure.
- Study the game world traveling in a mighty mech, or leave it to seek secrets inside the planet's depths.
- Use a diverse arsenal of gear, from a jetpack to five types of guns and even a katana!
- Fight and destroy a huge cast of enemies and brutal bosses.
- Battle it out, listening to addictive Synthwave, Retrowave and Oldschool Electronic-style music.
And much more...
Big Steelborn demo update for Steam Next Fest!
For a long time, we have not shared with you news about the work that our team is doing, but there is something to share. Since the release of the demo version of the game, we began to actively collect feedback and refine some elements of the game, and this is what we want to share with you!
What has already done from the big tasks:
- The ramming effect for the robot has reworked;
- Added boost/dash mechanics for the robot;
- The major's melee attacks have become more dynamic, a series of strikes and new visual effects have appeared;
- Finalized the dash mechanic for the Major.
Small tasks:
- UI finalized;;
- Minor changes in the logic of enemies and bosses;
- Bug fixing.
What we plan to do:
- Add Chinese, Portuguese and PT-BR to the demo;
- Demo for Linux and macOS;
- Add visual damage to enemies;
- Improve the hint system, at the moment it does not work quite the way we planned.
We hope that you will like the updated demo, if you have any good thoughts or ideas about the game, feel free to write in the comments or to our support@vegahorizon.com And of course don't forget to add the game to your wishlist, it helps and motivates our small team!
Sincerely yours, Vega Horizon Studio.
Steelborn demo is available!
We are pleased to announce that the public demo of Steelborn is now available. You can get acquainted with the first level of the game and evaluate the project we are developing. At the moment, our team working to improve the quality of the game, but there is still a long way to go. We hope that your comments and feedback will also help to make the game better, so leave on our forum on Steam or on social networks.
We wish you enjoy the Steelborn demo, and thank you for watching!
Plans for the next demo update:
-Correction of the mission log (does not display missions correctly at the moment);
-Additional support for gamepads (for now only xbox-compatible devices, to use just connect the gamepad to the PC, launch Steelborn and press any button on the gamepad);
-More translations: Chinese, German and Portuguese languages in process.
