Acron: Attack of the Squirrels! News

We just released an update to fix several reported issues in the game. Don’t hesitate to let us know if you have any questions!

Don’t forget to update all devices (VR headset and mobiles) with this new patch!

[h3]New Features[/h3]

• The tree can now throw squirrels in order to damage other things, just like any other projectile

[h3]Bug fixes[/h3]

• (SteamVR) Fixed bug where game would not recenter automatically
  
• (VR) Fixed bug where settings menu would overlaps other UI
  
• Fixed bug where hiding name tags in VR, player name tags in the lobby were not hidden
  
• Fixed bug where tunnels sometimes appeared without entrances or exits
  
• Fixed bug where character portrait did not match chosen skin
  
• Fixed various bugs with networking
  
• Fixed bug that made Chunk's shield able to be planted in mid-air
  
• Fixed bug where squirrels could stop falling by running into walls
  
• Fixed bug where sounds would keep playing after leaving a match

[h3]UX[/h3]

• (Android, iOS) Name tags for bots are now visible
  
• (VR) Stop the match from starting accidentally when the VR headset is not being worn
  
• (Android, iOS) Added Twitch to social buttons on media
  
• (Android, iOS) Add option to show/hide player name tags
  
• (VR) URL in VR that informs players where to get the mobile game has been changed to www.acron.game
  
• Settings menu updated
  
• Added links to the troubleshooting guide when encountering issues connecting to a game

New game update including the terrifying Haunting Horrors level and 12 cosmetic skins for your favorite squirrel gang.

Game update:

• Haunting Horrors level
  
• 12 new skins for the squirrels
  

Haunting Horror skins


Jungle Boogie skins


Mobster Madness skins


Bug fixes:

• Squirrel player nametags can be hidden and shown from the VR settings menu
  
• Thrown seeds now collide with level boundaries
  
• Reduced squirrel jittering on mobile when grabbed by tree
  
• Fixed audio settings not being saved on mobile when game is closed and opened again
  
• Default number of squirrels set to 4 instead of 2 when creating a room
  

General bug fixes:

• Optimized game
  
• Fixed some bugs when joining an ongoing game
  
• Audio settings are now saved
  
• Fixed water not rising during overtime
  
• Added handling for some network errors in VR and mobile

Mobile bug fixes:

• Added 'update' screen
  
• Added 'what's this' screen
  
• Added social links
  
• Updated gamepad buttons and layout
  
• Fixed a bug where joystick would stop working
  
• Room code is saved when restarting the app quickly
  
• Quantizing of network trafic, in most cases reducing the traffic by three fourths

Hope you'll enjoy this new update!

/The Acron: Attack of the Squirrels! team

Time to sharpen your pencils - we're digging deep into art in this week's Dev Chat! Our talented Artist Louise talks concept art today at 4pm CEST/10am ET.

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Please meet Doug, the digger squirrel! Doug is the bravest and most passionate little rodent you'll ever meet. He's the youngest sibling in a big family and had to learn to push his way ahead.

Doug may be cute but he's never afraid to take risks in order to get to those golden acorns. Before you know it he'll strap on his helmet, shake his spade and squeak a war cry. Beware, he's coming for you!

Meet the tree, an ancient being who was brought to life through polluted water. He's doing his very best at preserving the precious golden acorns and see them grow into beautiful trees, all while the pesky squirrels are trying to claim the nuts for themselves. No wonder he's so angry!