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Swarm Universe

Version Update 1.0.7
Good news! We're currently expecting a lot of new players, so we've streamlined the experience of getting to know Swarm Universe! Other improvements include more freedom when it comes to skipping scenes and tutorials, as well as some minor bug fixes.

Now it's a Twin Stick Shooter too!


Happy Holidays!


And here's your gift! We've extended Swarm Universe with a whole new way of playing, for free! That's dedication, isn't it?

Twin Stick Shooting everywhere!


All single player levels - including all user-made levels - can now be played in classic Twin Stick Shooter style as well! Ever wanted to play with your mouse? In this mode you can! All levels come complete with their own leaderboards for this mode.

What are you waiting for? Enable the new mode in the options menu, rediscover all your favorite levels and enjoy some classic Twin Stick Shooter gameplay!

The new mode is currently in BETA, so let us know what you think!

Get ready for Multiplayer Weekend!
Meet all the future friends you never thought you'd have! Ever wanted to play one of our many multiplayer game-modes? Well, clear your schedules, this weekend may be the first time this is possible in public games! Why? You'll see tomorrow!

Summer Sale & Version Update 1.0.5

Summer Sale!


No reason to wait any longer - it's summer sale and Swarm Universe is 50% off once more!

What's new?


We've extended the already massive scope of our modding capabilities again, we've fixed some minor bugs and we've added a helpful popup for players still unaware of all the free bonus-content we are publishing through the Steam Workshop!

Changes in Version 1.0.5



  • General

    • Added popup that invites players to subscribe to a few selected Workshop items
    • Fixed Bot-7's swarm remaining active when leaving the scene through skipping
    • Decreased volume of ping sound


  • Modding

    • Added script functions

      • game.playSound(): Currently only able to play the "E-Mail" sound used in "Showdown"
      • bot.lookAtBox(): Makes the bot look at what he is saying
      • bot.setMoveParticles(): Enables/disables the bot's particle effect while moving
      • bot.setSize(): Changes the size of a bot
      • game.getInputName(): Returns a string describing the configured input for a given action
      • game.logoEnding(): Initiates the outro used in "Showdown"
      • game.whiteFlash(): A dip-to-white that can be used to hide camera jumps
      • player.recallDrones(): Transforms all drones into "ghosts" and immediately recalls them

    • Fixed bot.setBoxWidth()
    • Fixed script-activated enemy-actions not triggering properly when activated continuously
    • Updated script documentation


Massive Content Update & Sale!


Celebration Time!


As Swarm Universe is available for two months now, we felt it's time to celebrate this event with a massive content-update and a very special price! 8 new official maps have just been released in the Workshop: 4 single-player and 4 multiplayer maps. Get 'em now!.

With this update, a total of 12 official additional single- and multiplayer maps have been added to the Workshop since the game's launch, plus lots of user-generated content - thank you!

The universe is expanding!



4 new single-player maps!


Deal with your worst nightmares in "Paranoia", defend the all powerful "Orb" that grants total power once it's charged, explore the monstrous "Plant" and discover your path to victory or check out our little modding-power demonstration called "Serpent" and eat some apples. Something for everyone!

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=937442913
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=937439709
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=937448324
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=937461232



4 new multiplayer maps!


A panic room that makes you panic even more, a cave with changing paths that could prove fatal, a map designed for the power of three and another addition to one of our many game-modes: Capture the Flag!

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=937457750
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=937450728
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=937452029
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=937459914

Version Update 1.0.4


What's new?


We've opened more of our ever-growing, official Workshop content, fixed all currently confirmed bugs, made our scroll-bars draggable and added even more functionality to the modding section. But what will it be used for? Is something big coming? Who knows!

Changes in Version 1.0.4



  • General

    • Made scroll-bars draggable
    • Fixed visual glitch in the spawn animation of enemies spawned by other enemies
    • Fixed shots fired by enemies in contact with walls sometimes glitching through walls


  • Modding

    • Added filter/search function for presets
    • Added custom colors for script positions
    • Added script functions

      • game.createEffect(): Creates an effect with custom settings, currently only explosions
      • game.spawnBonus(): Creates a bonus like "Speed Boost" or "Level Up"
      • game.allowGlobes(): Allows/disallows enemies to drop globes
      • se.isScriptRunning(): Checks if a script with the specified name is currently running

    • Extended script function game.killAllEnemies() to allow exceptions
    • Added safety limit for globes and bonuses
    • Enhanced preset names in level templates
    • Updated script documentation
    • Made more official Workshop items extractable


Content Update: Big Bang


Big Bang - for Players and Modders!


A new stand-alone arena, that's also fully editable! Jump in right away and try to score high, or use it as an arena modding template.

Attention Players!


Matter and Anti-Matter particles are trying to stop you from achieving the highscore that you've always wanted. Don't let them meet!



Attention Modders!


While the regular Swarm Universe arenas are controlled by complex scripts, this one is editable without any scripting knowledge! Just subscribe, import the level into your modding section and find lots of switches and instructions everywhere! This level doubles as an ARENA TEMPLATE.









http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=914273314

Content Update: Mothership


Extractable single-player map!


There you are, innocently exploring the asteroids of Sector 7-B... when suddenly a giant alien mothership appears! It seems determined to ruin your day.

Bossfights!


This Survival Arena brings you a vile boss in the form of an alien mothership in various stages. Are you a match for all its lasers, homing missiles, bombs and attack fighters?

The map is fully extractable with the Swarm Universe Level-Editor, so you may build something completely different on that basis. Have fun!

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=904404351

Content Update: Bomberswarm & Dodging 101


Anyone into Bomberman?


We dived deep into the Swarm Universe Level Editor, and look what we came up with: Two fresh mods, available for you in the Steam Workshop! Enjoy!


Bomberswarm


Up to four players place bombs and blast their way through the level. If that sounds familiar, it probably is!



http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=899533543


Dodging 101


A collection of four challenging levels, for those eager to learn and demonstrate the power of pure dodging!



http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=899534695

1.0.3 - Trading Cards & Updates


Collect 'em all!


We've just added Trading Cards to Swarm Universe. The virtual cards will drop from time to time as you play the game. Learn more about Steam Trading Cards here.

Changes in Version 1.0.3



  • Singleplayer

    • Fixed rare problem with doors at checkpoints in "Dark Matters"


  • Modding

    • Fixed level-check feature allowing multiplayer levels without play area
    • Checkpoints are now saved after executing other components triggered at the same time, instead of before


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