We bring you the whispers of a sinister update looming on the horizon. Brace yourselves for the chilling revelations that lie ahead.
The Impact on Players
We call upon your courage and skill to delve into the heart of the infected lands, uncovering locations yet unseen. With your aid, we shall gather vital intelligence on the infected and forge a path to their ultimate demise.
The Impact on the Game
The new map updates shall plunge you deeper into the abyss, heightening the risk and the thrill of surviving all infections. But heed our warning, brave mercenaries: the challenges ahead are not for the faint of heart.
Here is a small treat we’d like to share with our players
We admire all the effort that our Mercenaries put in the game and want to thank all of you for assisting in defeating the infected plague.
We decided to host a giveaway with prizes:
1st Place: RE4 Steam-key 2nd Place: $20 Indie Gala gift card 3rd Place: Vorax Steam-key 4th Place: Die Young Steam-key
Join the Discord for more updates and information on the giveaway
Here is a card to thank all of our existing members and players that have played the game, telling you to have a great and thrilling Easter!
It is never too late to share with you the glitches we’ve found in-game! Have a laugh with us and make sure to check it out!
This Week's Community Highlight:
Will Luminous Cove conquer the treacherous tunnels and make her way through the room with the infected?
Our deepest gratitude to Luminous Cove for playing and showcasing our game. You can go ahead and visit her channel to check out the video here:
See you on the other side!
Newest Reddit post!
Making my way downtown, walking fast, infected faces pass, and I’m death bound…
We want to thank all of you for heeding our calls and assisting in the battle against the spreading infection! As a reward, we are hosting a giveaway for our amazing community!
What you’ll need to do:
First, react to the Discord giveaway bot in the giveaway channel! This will register you as a participating member in the giveaway!
Then you’ll need to react to the following to score points, 1–2 points per reaction, the maximum amount of points (10): PEOPLE THAT REACH 3 POINTS WILL QUALIFY FOR THE REWARDS! Like our Facebook post and follow our page- 2 points Follow our Instagram and like the post - 2 points Like our Twitter post and follow our page - 2 points Join our Discord - 1 point Comment on one of the posts on the Reddit page - 1 point Follow the TikTok page- 1 point As BONUS follow the Resident Evil Instagram/Facebook page - 1 point
NOTE When the winners are drawn, you will need proof that you reached 3 or more points!
When will this take place?
From the 6th of April till the 14th of April. Winners will be announced on the 17th of April
Prizes:
RE4 Steam-key $20 Indie Gala gift card Vorax Steam-key Die Young Steam-key
Any one of these will be drawn for the lucky winners! Prizes will be handed out in the order of the winners announced by the bot.
The battalion wants you to explore the map further to ensure your journey across the infected Mediterranean Island to reunite with them!
What to expect?
New roads to look out for all across the map, which leads to the expansion of the map that we’ll discuss in the following update!
Here are a few compelling images of what to expect!
Don’t be overwhelmed, Mercenaries, it might be intimidating, but it’s worth the effort to take every road possible!
A picture of not such a safe passage, but yet tempting to take!
Beautiful scenery of how the roads fit into the terrain.
How will it affect our Mercenaries?
This will allow you to spot those secret locations you have all been missing out on! It will make it easier in some situations to find more loot, but be careful out there, Mercenaries, as the Battalion has warned us that not all the paths are safe to take!
How will it impact the game?
Mercenaries can now travel all across the map, finding all the key locations to ensure their survival from the Infections all around them
For this week’s Community highlight:
Will Numbers Industries be able to save the battalion that is in desperate need of help? Or will he fail in his attempt?
We would like to thank Numbers Industries for this amazing video! Check out his channel and don’t forget to click the subscribe button for more future videos!
Another update is on the way, and we’d like to keep you guys on the ball with what is there to look out for in the near future.
Pre-order Availability
The battalion is always in desperate need of soldiers to help fight off the infected. New intel leads us to believe this is only the beginning of the horror, and the worst is yet to come. Take up the mantle and help us fight against the corruption by pre-ordering the game and fighting alongside your fellow mercenaries!
The price of the pre-order
The game can be pre-ordered on the IndieGala website for only $9.99!
Will you receive a steam key when pre-ordering the game?
YES! You will receive a steam key that you can use as soon as the game gets released on steam.
Will the price differ if not pre-ordered?
Yes, unfortunately, if you miss the pre-order you’ll need to pay twice as much as pre-ordering it.
Why should you pre-order the game?
You will be able to play exactly the same version that the IndieGala team works on every day! You will also help us to build a better game.
About the FAQ
Where to find the FAQ
The FAQ is also available on the IndieGala website.
What to expect?
This is where you want to go if you want to find out more about the game and all its perks. Like stated in the FAQ for any further questions, feel free to join the discord and drop a message in the #ask-me-anything channel!
Here are short videos just to hype up some excitement!
Halfway out of breath trying to run away from an infected ending up at a dead end, and that is not the way to die in battle! If you ever come across any of these critters, run for your life! The jump scares on these buggers are insane!
Community Highlight: The dogs can moonwalk???
Today we have a funny short from SharkBlaj! We know the dogs in Vorax are crazy, but this was one moonstep too far
Development Update #12: St. Patrick's, Valentine's & Oscars
St. Patrick's Day
A bit more of a non-conventional dev update, but we wanted to spice things up a bit.
Firstly, it's St. Patrick's Day, Mercenaries! 🍀 Let us all wave our Shamrocks 🍺 high, in hopes that the luck of the Irish will see us through another frightful night in Vorax Make sure to grab your lucky charm before it's too late!
Community Highlight: Fisk can't survive this...or can he?
This week’s spotlight is going to Fisk Listen to his soothing voice, his calm demeanor, cool attitude and well crafted narrative. Truly a sight to be seen. Watch until the end and find out if he makes it out alive and be sure to send him some appreciation from our amazing community. We truly appreciate and his involvement.
Valentine's Day Cards
Happy belated Valentines Day to all Mercenaries, from all of us here at Vorax ❤️ Our creatures may be deadly, but they've certainly got some love to give with these special postcards. You can find them on our socials.
Academy Awards Oscars 2023
"Every rejection and every disappointment has led you here, to this moment"
We are working hard. And we are trying to achieve a horror cinematic vibe. Games and movies as well are some of our source of inspiration. We wanted to wish congratulations to the cast for winning the Oscars. Even the creatures in Vorax couldn't get enough of Everything Everywhere All At Once.
International Women's Day Giveaway
Winners have been selected, but more giveaways are coming soon, so make sure you follow us on our socials for more future surprises.
For the newcomers, Blockstorm is a fast-paced game that combines the classic elements of first-person shooters with the endless creativity of sandbox games. With an extensive collection of customizable weapons, maps, and game modes, Blockstorm offers endless hours of fun and excitement for both you and your friends.
From today onwards, players can download and play Blockstorm for free on Steam. This means that everyone can now experience the adrenaline rush of shooting and building their way through the game's dynamic levels without having to pay a penny.
Why go free to play?
We want to thank our dedicated community of players for their support and feedback over the years. We hope that going free-to-play, our gift to all of our loyal fans and involved community, will encourage even more players to join the Blockstorm community and enjoy the game.
So, what are you waiting for? Download Blockstorm for free on Steam today and start building, fighting, and creating your own adventure. We can't wait to see you on the battlefield!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1874190/Vorax/ And since we are on the topic of passion projects, our latest one is called Vorax. It’s an Open World Survival Horror game. Feel free to check it out, try it and even maybe wishlist it to stay updated on its release.
We have another update to the current build we want to share, be on the lookout for some exciting news coming in the upcoming weeks regarding Vorax.
A Lesson of History: Bows & Arrows
Subterfuge must sometimes be used to ensure survival. Being chased is often a disadvantage unless you are well-prepared for the situation. The mindless rage of the infected can be turned against them using a military booby trap designed to kill or injure an enemy who activates its trigger. While most military booby traps involve explosives, some more rudimentary options include simpler weapons, like the iconic bow and arrow. They were important weapons of war from ancient history until the early modern period, let this clip show you why they often tipped the scales of battle. As always remember, preparation is key in the art of war, and the infected will face you with many battles, so ensure you have a plan B for all situations, you may regret it otherwise.
Community Highlight: A Scary Night
This week’s spotlight is going to EpicCRAZYWOLFs Thinking that the house is secure, he believed he could survive the night. The infected had other ideas and launched a relentless assault, overbearing the defenses and ultimately breaking through. Watch until the end and find out if he makes it out alive and be sure to send them some appreciation from our amazing community.
What about the upcoming announcement?
You will have to wait and see what we have in store for you, we believe it will drive even more excitement for the community, as well as provide us valuable feedback to make Vorax the best it can be.
Thank you so much for heeding our call. We are in need of fresh soldiers to be dropped into the island to investigate strange anomalies coming from a strange patogen.
More Tools & Weapons In this vast and difficult land, you must survive through creative ways. Utilize the chainsaw, hatchet and bow and arrow to succeed.
Traps Incendiary, explosives, and tripwires have been added to your crafting arsenal as additional means of protection or for whichever purpose you may see fit.
Wood Piling and Crafting Wood is a vital component for protection and survival if used correctly. Cut, chop, farm, gather, all in the hopes to see another day. Our new improvements to wood piling should lend you a hand..
…And More We have added multiple features, monsters, and locations for exploration. If you would like more information about these updates please visit our Steam Page.
Current version is 0.4.1069. Read more about our progress in our Dev Update Announcements.
You may even support the development via purchasing an early copy.
Development Update #10: Incendiary Incentives & Open Alpha Coming Soon
To our beloved Mercenaries,
We did not ghost you, we've been hard at work. Since tomorrow's St. Valentine's Day we wanted to show our love & dedication to our supporting Mercenaries. We added new features, various models, expanded areas and plenty of performance optimizations, as a result everyone will have an overall improved experience...but that's not all!
For all the loyal and patient ones of you, look forward to a special weekend. The new round of Open Alpha is coming.
Burning fiery passion of a Molotov trap
The incendiary tripwire trap is the hot new thing. Take a Molotov, combine it with some rope, rocks, sticks and voilà. Sprinkle a few explosives here and there, and your pursuers are guaranteed to have a blast!
Careful to not burn through all of your materials and always keep a safe distance.
Community Highlight: 4K Found Footage
This week’s spotlight is going to WildGamerSK. Your eyes are not deceiving you, you may crank up the video quality to 4K. .
What's coming this weekend?
Keep an eye on our channels and you will soon find out.
Development Update #9: Tenacity & Explosive Tripwire Traps
Hello Mercenaries,
We just brought a major update to the current build, and today we'll give you a small taste of what it contains and what is yet to come.
We want to make sure everyone gets to enjoy the Vorax experience, that is why with the newest version (0.4) several tweaks and optimizations were made.
Besides some bug fixes and quality of life updates, the overall experience is now improved! The game will run smoother on a wider array of hardware, including not only the high-end, but also the mid and low-end hardware.
Indomitable Tenacity
The infected are more resistant than before. While a common infection would only weaken an individual...this is nothing close to normal. The virus mutates not just the body of the specimens, making them stronger and nimbler, but also their will, it becomes ironclad. Their personality (or what's left of it) becomes twisted and feral. Even without limbs, the infected are of an indomitable tenacity. They will not stop, they will struggle and go through great efforts just to get close to you.
Always keep an appropriate distance.
Explosive Tripwire Trap
While we touched in the past on one type of explosive traps, which functioned more like mines, today we cover a different type. A tripwire trap is composed of a rope stretched close to the ground, working an explosion when disturbed. Its purpose is to detect, hinder, damage or prevent intruders or animals entering an area.
A clever, yet rudimentary contraption that serves a vital function when defending the perimeter from intruders or when luring disruptors to their downfall.
Craft the perfect trap with the ideal positioning, be patient and watch them blow up to smithereens.
Community Highlight: Silent but deadly
This week’s spotlight is going to MAZAVS. Just pure, unaltered gameplay, filled with exploration and combat.
Is this all?
No, of course, we have a lot more in the works. Inventory has been improved, new areas unlocked, secret caves to explore, new models, new things to construct and...the fear effect. Find out more next week!
