Valhall

Vikings!

Pre-Beta 0.6.6

Patch note:

• Added random loot chests.
  
  Special chests in certain places on the map that have random loot it in. New random items spawn from time to time.
  
  
• Added camps with random loot chests on the map.
  
  
  
  
• Added gold as item that will have several uses in the future.
  
  
• Added new interior and exterior items:
  
  
  
  
  • Table
    
  • Chair
    
  • Bench
    
  • Bowl
    
  • Bottle
    
  • Statue of Odin
    
  
  
• Added lootable corpses.
  
  
  
  
• Changed collision between adjacent roof elements - removed shift.
  
  
• Improved snapping between roof and wall.
  
  
• Changed the distance to draw all construction objects.
  
  
• Optimized trees.
  
  Thanks to this, their number on the map has been increased from 45,000 to 130,000.
  
  
• Improved the landscape of the map.
  
  Prepared special places for the construction of especially large settlements.
  
  
• Improved the skies look.
  
  
• Changed the collision of the wall so that wall torches no longer hang in the air.
  
  
• Changed torch cost from 10 to 50 wood.
  
  
• Fixed destroyed objects having no textures.
  
  
• Fixed chests dissapearing when loading save (both for server and singleplayer).
  

Main known issues:

• Customized weapon equip doesn't work correctly after the latest inventory rework.
  
  
• Latency has too big influence on block (VFX could not work as well as block quality is not we are aiming for).
  
  
• Some bots in singleplayer have None instead name.
  
  
• In rare cases game process doesn't finish on its own for long time.
  
  
• Weapon impulse bugging. Sometimes no impulse or too big.
  
  
• Characters don't play movement animations correctly. We need to fix upperbody bones rotation during movement animations.
  
  
• Dual wield weapons is temporarily turned off while we are upgrading inventory.
  

Important!

The future patches bring:

• New Survival elements and features.
  
  
• New gathering options.
  
  
• Crafting.
  
  
• Dual wield back with fixes.
  
  
• New characters and equipable armor.
  
  
• Bots logic upgrades.
  
  
• Other combat improvements and bug fixes.

Vikings!

Pre-Beta 0.6.5

Patch note:

• Added Survival game mode.
  
  Multiplayer and singleplayer. 3 server regions are available at the moment (Europe, North America and Oceania).
  
  
• Added new inventory system.
  
  We have reworked the inventory system. It is much more functional and has a new UI. Now you move items manually or automatically, drop them by dragging or selecting an option, show tips, use consumables, and more. By default, the In Survival inventory can be opened by pressing TAB.
  
  
  
  
• Added wood gathering.
  
  Chop trees with lumberjack axe to gather wood. They respawn after some time if nothing blocks it.
  
  
  
  
• Added apples falling from the trees.
  
  When you hit trees there is a chance some apples will fall on the ground. You can pick up them. They are physical objects so can roll away :)
  
  
• Added building.
  
  Using a hammer you can build with different objects. By default, build menu can be opened by pressing Q while the hammer is equipped. There is a foundation, walls, floor, roof, doorway and other building parts. We will be adding more content here with patches so that you can build not only a house, but a powerful settlement. You can also switch to Repair and Destruction modes. All buildings have health points and can be destroyed.
  
  
  
  
• Added doors openable in both sides.
  
  
• Added wall torch.
  
  
• Added consumable items.
  
  You can use bandage to heal or eat apples.
  
  
• Added water driking.
  
  
• Added chest to store items.
  
  
• Added banner to claim your land.
  
  
• Added saving.
  
  Autosaving and saving at quit. For singleplayer we have more saving options in plan.
  
  
• Added updated Weapon test mode.
  
  
  
  
• Added characters logic optimization to allow more players/bots on the map.
  
  
• Added dropped items outline when aiming so you could find them easier.
  
  
• Added death hit from Mjolnir.
  
  
• Added different pause menus for game modes.
  
  
• Added smooth physical items drop.
  
  
• Added main menu level and UI improvements.
  
  
• Progressed in Survival map optimization, around 15 fps gain (depending on machine) in comparison with the previous patch.
  
  
• Optimized game size, free 3gb+.
  
  
• Temporarily turned off Oceania Deathmatch server.
  
  
• During work on Survival we faced a huge amount of bugs that were fixed straight away before its first version publication. Such as game freeze after first tree hit, inventory stops working after drop, game crashes, and many others.
  
  
• Fixed torch fire VFX not showing up.
  
  
  
  
• Fixed sword is not visible when shield equipped.
  
  
• Fixed random character dissappearing.
  
  
• Fixed double sound from hit.
  
  
• Fixed slowed down lower body animation.
  
  
• Fixed possible crash after suicide.
  
  
• Fixed some actions playing third person perspective animations instead of first person.
  

Main known issues:

• Customized weapon equip doesn't work correctly in this patch.
  
  
• Latency has too big influence on block (VFX could not work as well as block quality is not we are aiming for).
  
  
• Destructed building textures disappear.
  
  
• Some bots in singleplayer have None instead name.
  
  
• In rare cases game process doesn't finish on its own for long time.
  
  
• Weapon impulse bugging. Sometimes no impulse or too big.
  
  
• Characters don't play movement animations correctly. We need to fix upperbody bones rotation during movement animations.
  
  
• Dual wield weapons is temporarily turned off while we are upgrading inventory.
  

Important!

The future patches bring:

• New Survival elements and features.
  
  
• New gathering options.
  
  
• Crafting.
  
  
• Dual wield back with fixes.
  
  
• New characters and equipable armor.
  
  
• Bots logic upgrades.
  
  
• Other combat improvements and bug fixes.

Vikings!

• Settlement building.
  
  <*> New inventory system.
  
  <*> Optimization of logic allowing more players/bots on the map.
  
  <*> New item drop system.
  
  <*> Survival map optimization.

Vikings!

Pre-Beta 0.6.3

Patch note:

• Added the first iteration of the Survival map with a new lighting setup, improved shaders and color correction.
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Added day night cycle.
  
  
  
  
• Added fall damage and turning character into a falling ragdoll if it's too high.
  
  
  
  
• Added torch item.
  
  
• Added numbers for bars.
  
  
• Added hunger system.
  
  
• Added thirst system.
  
  
• Added a new sprint system.
  From now there are two stages of sprinting (fast and faster). You enter the second stage after sprinting normally for a few seconds.
  This mechanic is designed to help at long distances on Survival and BR maps without affecting combat.
  Moreover, it will have a good effect on the combat experience, because now we can reduce the running speed in the first stage, which will make the battle more active.
  
  
• Added section of game modes to the main menu.
  
  
• Added Test mode.
  
  
• Added test watermark.
  
  
• Added a small highlight when hovering over an item.
  
  
• Fixed Mjolnir missing in Weapon test.
  
  
• Fixed the disappearance of a dead body almost immediately after the death of a player.
  
  
• Fixed FPS drops caused by character respawn.

Known issues:

• Latency has too big influence on block (VFX could not work as well as block quality is not we are aiming for).
  
  
• Pressing of inventory slot during its loading can cause some bugs (invisible weapons, etc.). Temp solution - press any inventory slot again.
  
  
• Weapon impulse bugging. Sometimes no impulse or too big.
  
  
• Characters don't play movement animations correctly. Only hands move according to animations. We need to fix upperbody bones rotation during movement animations.
  
  
• Dual wield weapons were temporarily turned off while we are upgrading inventory.
  
  
• Rare crash on Mjolnir drop.

The future patches bring:

• Survival elements and new features.
  
  
• Inventory system upgrades.
  
  
• Bringing dual wield back with fixes.
  
  
  
  
• Gathering and building.
  
  
• New characters and equipable armor.
  
  
• Bots logic upgrades.
  
  
• Other combat improvements and bug fixes.

Vikings!

Pre-Beta 0.6.1

Patch note:

• Switched to the latest version of the engine. Optimization and new possibilities.
  
  
• Added better block response to stop it from missing hits.
  
  
• Added forced character movement during dodge. Dodges became real dodges.
  
  
• Added bots with shields.
  
  
• Added new main menu.
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Removed bow crosshair.
  
  
• Fixed a headshot with a bow not killing from the first shot.
  
  
• Fixed wounds being not visible on characters.
  
  
• Fixed wounds and blood remain on character after respawn.
  
  
• Fixed archery shooting with 2 arrows.
  
  
• Fixed the bot name being displayed as None in Deathmatch.
  
  
• Fixed bot running backwards to spawn point.
  
  
• Fixed total points score player position bug.
  
  
• Fixed getting hit while drawing a bow causing an arrow to disappear.
  
  
• Fixed only one character getting hit from slash.
  
  
• Fixed hands playing running animation while jumping during sprint.

Known issues:

• Latency has too big influence on block (VFX could not work as well as block quality is not we are aiming for).
  
  
• Pressing of inventory slot during its loading can cause some bugs (invisible weapons, etc.). Temp solution - press any inventory slot again.
  
  
• Weapon impulse bugging. Sometimes no impulse or too big.
  
  
• Characters don't play movement animations correctly. Only hands move according to animations. We need to fix upperbody bones rotation during movement animations.
  
  
• Dual wield weapons were temporarily turned off while we are upgrading inventory.
  
  
• Rare crash on Mjolnir drop.

The next patches bring:

• Inventory system upgrades.
  
  
• Survival elements and new features.
  
  
• Loki's maze Deathmatch polishing.
  
  
• Bots logic upgrades.
  
  
• Other combat improvements and bug fixes.

Vikings!

Pre-Beta 0.6:

Patch note:

• Added additional combat information. Such as info about damage, about player you kill, who killed you, about in-match events, etc.
  
  
  
  
• Added upgraded bots logic: now they can run / pursuit, block, move during combat in different sides. All bots gain vertical sight of view (can look up and down).
  
  
  
  
• Added archery bots logic.
  
  
• Added instant maze loading (no regeneration bug on joining match).
  
  
• Added environmental improvements: hanged deer, sacrificed goats, arena became bigger, dynamic fog, etc.
  
  
• Added suicide option.
  
  
• Optimized game size.
  
  
• Improved parry mechanics. However, improvement applies mostly for bots and still not perfect, especially with PvP, we continue improving it.
  
  
• Improved balance between melee and range weapon.
  
  
• Fixed artifacts and improved whole look of the blood overlay.
  
  
• Fixed bow disappearing when get hit during pulling.
  
  
• Fixed bug with minigun bow crashing server.
  
  
• Fixed camera inside head when spawning.
  
  
• Fixed Mjolnir not showing up in 2nd slot in solo testing.
  
  
• Fixed T-pose that appeared sometimes at the start of match at the moment of choosing inventory slot 3.

Known issues:

• Block missing hits on close distance and also latency has too big influence on block (VFX could not work as well as block quality is not we are aiming for). We are repairing the parry system to make it work properly in the next patches.
  
  
• Pressing of inventory slot during its loading can cause some bugs (invisible weapons, etc.). Temp solution - press any inventory slot again.
  
  
• Weapon impulse bugging. Sometimes no impulse or too big.
  
  
• Characters don't play movement animations correctly. Only hands move according to animations. We need to fix upperbody bones rotation during movement animations.
  
  
• Wounds are visible not on all the characters, also remain on after character respawn.
  
  
• Dual wield weapons were temporarily turned off while we are upgrading inventory.
  
  
• Rare crash on Mjolnir drop.

The next patches bring:

• Inventory system upgrades.
  
  
• Dodges improvements.
  
  
• Survival elements and new features.
  
  
• Loki's maze Deathmatch polishing.
  
  
• Block improvements.
  
  
• Bots logic upgrades.
  
  
• Other combat improvements and bug fixes.

Hello Vikings!

Pre-Beta 0.5.5:

Patch note:

• Added archery.
  Use bow and arrows for ranged combat.
  
  Objects penetration. Depends on pulling strength and surface: trees, stones, grass, etc.
  
  
  
  Body parts penetration and different body parts damage/reaction.
  
  
  
  Shields interaction. Arrows can pierce shields, you can also block an arrow with a weapon if you manage to do it in time.
  
  
  
  Archery UI is temporal. With the future patches more bows and arrows will be added and become available for customization. We also continue polishing arrow flight speed, damage, etc.
  
  
• Added inventory upgrade foundation, UI for quick slots 1-4, easier weapon swapping.
  
  
• Added music in Deathmatch.
  
  
• Fixed blood trails not showing up.
  
  
• Fixed infinity block after fast clicking.
  
  
• Fixed slow block animation blending.
  
  
• Fixed rare character flight after respawn.
  
  
• Fixed not being able to pick up shield.
  
  
• Fixed certain weapon customization modules making weapon invisible.
  
  
• Fixed old weapon showing up in hand along with new one after customization.

Known issues:

• Block missing hits. We are repairing the parry system to make it work properly in the next patches.
  
  
• T-pose showing up sometimes at the start of match at the moment of choosing inventory slot 3. It will be fixed in the next patches. Now you need to unequip and equip it again and it will not appear during the match.
  
  
• Pressing of inventory slot during its loading can cause some bugs (invisible weapons, etc.). Temp solution - press any inventory slot again.
  
  
• Weapon impulse bugging. Sometimes no impulse or too big.
  
  
• Characters don't play movement animations correctly. Only hands move according to animations. We need to fix upperbody bones rotation during movement animations.
  
  
• Wounds are visible not on all the characters, also remain on after character respawn.
  
  
• Dual wield weapons were temporarily turned off while we are upgrading inventory.
  
  
• Dead bodies disappear fast after death.
  
  
• Rare crash on Mjolnir drop.
  
  
• Balance between melee and range weapons

The next patches bring:

• Fix of block issues.
  
  
• Instant maze loading (no regeneration bug on joining match).
  
  
• New elements for Loki's maze Deathmatch.
  
  
• Bots logic upgrades.
  
  
• Game size optimization.
  
  
• Inventory upgrades.
  
  
• Other combat improvements and bug fixes.

Hello Vikings!

Pre-Beta 0.5.3:

Patch note:

• Added bots to Deathmatch.
  When there are not enough players, bots with the names of the Vikings join the match.
  
  
• Fixed block not working with customized weapons in some cases.
  
  
• Fixed characters spawning without textures.
  
  
• Fixed control settings resetting after game restart.
  
  
• Fixed grip point in weapon customization.
  
  
• Fixed customized weapon position breaking after adding new module.
  
  
• Fixed character arms appearing during customization.
  
  
• Fixed intro freezing.
  
  
• Fixed game client crashing at the moment of character death in rare cases.

Known issues:

• Dead bodies disappear fast after death.
  
  
• Timings of the new parring.
  
  
• Blood trail is not visible.
  
  
• Wounds remain on character after respawn.
  
  
• Rare crash on Mjolnir drop.
  
  
• Swapping from Dual Wield to Shield and vice versa doesn't work.

The next patches bring:

• Archery.
  Use bow and arrows. Ranged combat.
  
  
  
  
• Inventory upgrade.
  Clear, prepared for BR, bug fixed, easy to use inventory.
  
  
• Block improvements.
  
  
• Other additions and bug fixes.

Hello Vikings!

Pre-Beta 0.5.2:

Patch note:

• Added Armory section to the menu.
  
  
• Added modular weapon customization.
  Build your weapon with different modular parts such as blade, guard, grip, pommel, etc.
  This patch includes two weapon types: one-handed sword and one-handed axe. In future patches, we will be adding new weapon types and more modules to your armory, including the bonus items.
  You can enter it through Armory section in the main menu. After you build the weapon press Equip button and when you start a match you will spawn with your weapon.
  Also, you can enter customization via the pause menu during the match, in this case, after pressing Equip, your next respawn will be with this weapon.
  You can move, rotate, zoom and take close look on the quality details of your weapon with automatic depth of field adjustment.
  
  
  
  
• Added damage receiving overlay.
  
  
• Added blood overlay.
  Blood splashes appear on screen when your HP is getting low.
  
  
  
  
• Added more bots to Weapon test.
  
  
• Fixed maze wall collision disappearing.
  
  
• Fixed patches deployment automation issues.
  
  
• Fixed an issue that sometimes caused other players in multiplayer to not see the correct angles of your attacks.

Known issues:

• In rare cases game client can crash at the moment of character death.
  
  
• Dead bodies disappear fast after death.
  
  
• Timings of the new parring.
  
  
• Swapping from Dual Wield to Shield and vice versa doesn't work.

The next patches bring:

• Archery.
  Use bow and arrows. Ranged combat.
  
  
  
  
• Inventory upgrade.
  Clear, prepared for BR, bug fixed, easy to use inventory.
  
  
• Parring improvements.
  
  
• Other additions and bug fixes.

Hello Vikings!