- Fixed Oculus player heights from being shorter than they should be.
- Fixed popping lods on outpost.
The Homestead Invasion
0.2.7 Quick Patch: Fixed Oculus player heights.
0.2.6 Quick Patch
- Tutorial menu now shows proper images.
- LIV VR is now integrated (again).
- Guns not having proper range fixed.
- Shooting range monsters fixed.
Update 0.2.5: BRAND NEW MAP and a lot of updates.
Updates:
- Brand new map Arctic Outpost 31. This outpost is an interesting experiment and we’ve been having a great time testing it out. It really changes up the defense style from the original map. There are even mini outposts you can hold up in, and running around the map is now a legitimate strategy.
- New main menu with level selection.
- New checkpoint system! You don’t have to start over when you die.
- Everything will be reset to your last saved checkpoint.
- New ingame pause menu. This is activated by selecting a button on one of your wrists. From this menu you can change levels, locomotion types, reset you checkpoints, or level, and even exit the game.
- New voice acting moments for wining and dying that are randomly selected from list to keep them fresher longer.
- Updated A.I.
- Older AMD graphics cards should no longer glitch out.
We are currently working on integrating knuckles controller support as well. The Homestead is still very much in early access, but, we have a clear vision and are steadily working towards completion.
Let us know what you think of the new map and features! Discord link
Update 0.2.4: New map coming soon and knuckles support on the horizon.
Update 0.2.4 is coming soon!
- It's going to feature an all new map,
- Gameplay updates
- A more refined reclamation mode
- Various bug fixes.
- Updated A.I.
- We've also been working with Valve to incorporate the Knuckles controllers and have been getting regular revision updates.
- And a couple fun surprises.
Stay tuned for the 0.2.4 update!
Patch 0.2.3 Snap turning for Oculus and more
<*> Snap 180 has been removed and replaced with single hand 45 degree snap turning. We now officially support non 360 Oculus setups.
<*>Reloading has been moved to face button (Oculus).
<*>Teleportation has been moved to face button (Oculus).
<*>Transparent boards on removal have been fixed.
<*>Boards that cant be snapped to a door turn red when unsnapable and green or when snapable. It stays its normal texture until you fail a snap.
<*>Boards that are let go in the unsnapable position will teleport to the foot of the door.
<*> Fixed boards floating away from player if player when trying to snap to door.
<*>Barricading engagement is only allowed within a 7 ft of door. No more engaging and then backing away 20ft while still being able to interact with a board.
<*>TV no longer makes shooting sounds.
<*>Ammo clips can sometimes jam the gun. This is now fixed.
<*>Infinite unloading has been fixed.
<*>Hand collisions have been enlarged to make pickups easier.
<*>Barrels have been moved to stop people from getting stuck.
<*>Cans no longer make an insane amount of noise when stuck.
BIG update released today!
Hey there,
It’s been a minute and this update has taken longer than expected, but for good reason...We rebuilt everything from the ground up, and The Homestead Invasion is on a whole new level. So let’s get to it.
So what’s new and how does The Homestead Invasion play?
- Well, first off (and the most important thing)...It’s a lot of fun. Feel free to join us on our brand new Discord server and tell us what you think!
- Our first official game mode is called Reclamation. You are tasked with taking back an outpost against all odds. New reclamation maps will be released monthly and sometimes seasonally, depending on the occasion!
- Barricading is now simple, quick, intuitive, but most importantly fun! No more tediously nailing boards. With the new system barricades area snap and in the heat of a fight it makes all the difference in the world. Barricading objects are varied and have different properties. Pallet boards are bigger, harder to find and destroy while boards are weaker but more plentiful. You can simultaneously gun down a monster while fortifying your position. Now that’s giving them the old one-two.
- Weapons are on a whole new level now. Ammo is currently unlimited but you have to take the time to reload your firearm. You now have a wider selection of weapons to choose from and use in game. They not only feel much better to use but you now have actual side holsters that are easy to use.
- Getting around. You can now choose between sliding motion or teleportation to get around. With a number of variations depending on if you’re left or right-handed. Your dominant hand controls your locomotion direction when in slide mode and teleportation is available to both hands.
- Artificial intelligence has been completely redone and now the creatures are responsive to not only the player but the player's actions both in and outside of your outpost. That’s right, you can go outside if you so chose. The monsters will try to get you in all sorts of fun ways too.
- Graphics have been completely overhauled including models, textures, and visual style.
Overall the Homestead invasion has made a big leap in progress and we now have a framework that supports quick and stable future updates! New maps and scenarios are already in the works! If you’re still reading it’s time to stop and give the new game a playthrough!
How to activate the beta branch!
Go here to activate your key. If you already own the game skip to the last image (right click an image and select open in new tab if its too small to read)
Hit next until you get to this screen and enter you key.
Right click the game once its installed and got to properties. You could play the original version but only if you want to see how fare the The homestead Invasion has come.
Click on the Beta tab. In the drop down select The Homestead Invasion beta, and it should install the 0.2.0 version!
After that give it a try.
Our big update is coming soon!
Its been a minute and we've been working hard to get the revamped system in order. It took a little longer than expected as we basically rebuilt everything from the ground up.
At this point things are really taking shape, and it is a much better experience overall, and one that we can easily expand upon.
Expect the big update soon!
Whats to come
Homestead Invasion has been in early access for a couple months now, and we’ve collected enough feedback to move forward. For those of you who provided feedback, thank you! It’s been indispensable.
Changes that are coming:
<*> Revamped backend for better stability (less crashing).
<*> Articulating hands (no more floating spheres).
<*> More intuitive controls, and object pickup/equips.
<*> New movement type (sliding) for those who are VR hardened.
<*> Better, more dynamic AI.
Expanded game modes:
<*> Test room for mechanics new and old (climbing, breakables, guns, etc).
<*> More creature types and interactions.
<*> More Weapons
So what's next after this?
Once we get the new framework up, and updated mechanics running we will be looking into bringing the story mode and other game play modes to life! The story mode is looking to play as a collection of mini sandboxes. When you’re in an area you will have multiple ways you can achieve your end goal while navigating/affecting the environment with a sense of presence only VR can achieve.