A-Star Theft News

Hello everyone!

A heap of improvements will become available in A-Star Theft soon!

These improvements include:

- Graphical Overhauls

- Door Kicking

- Improved Usability

- A New Music Track

- Fixes For Unsual Issues

More work has been done on remaking the story, but no timeline can be shared yet. It will take some time, but remastered writing will better tell the intended story of Logan Huntborn and the crew.

If you enjoy the game, consider leaving a review! It helps a lot!

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Changelog:

• Added a new mini game to replace vault cracking
  
• Added a better indicator for reloading
  
• Added thermite damage to turrets
  
• Added additional headshot effects
  
• Redesigned game start up animation
  
• Improved visual clarity for reloading weapons
  
• Improved turret damage functionality
  
• Fixed vault drills crashing the game when alerting nearby civilians
  
• Fixed noise detectors noticing players through walls
  
• Fixed a bullet audio issue with shotguns
  
• Fixed door unlocking buttons not showing in Military Base
  
• Fixed explosions resetting guard police call timer
  
• Fixed inability to revive crew members while in a vehicle
  
• Fixed increasing multiple noise indicators after exiting a vehicle
  
• Miscellaneous improvements
  

I am aware of an issue where the pause screen is temporarily unavailable after exiting the equipment store. Waiting a few seconds before attempting to pause again usually solves the issue, but a solution is being developed.

For questions or feedback, you can join the A-Star Theft discord server, or mail me at: [email protected]

A-Star Theft is getting improvements on many fronts, including revamped spritework and audio, a new tutorial, improved usability and tons of jank has been fixed!

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[h3]Audio and Visual Upgrades[/h3]

• Improved furniture graphics
• Improved floor graphics and shading
• Remastered ‘Escaping Snake’ music track in Action and Intimidation variants
  
• Added a large variety of footstep sound effects, which vary depending on the ground material
  
• Added sound effects for shooting paper
  
• Added bullet air sound effect
  
• Added more miscellaneous dialog lines
  
• Improved some fire effects
  
• Improved vault opening animation
  

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• Improved many aspects of Stealth gameplay to make the strategy more approachable
• Improved settings menu interface and clarity
  
• Improved settings menu gamepad navigation
  
• Added different images for locked and unlocked doors
  
• Added animation to markers when entering a restricted area
  
• Changed frequency of dodge leaping
  
• Improved walking collisions with angled objects
  
• Improved Item Wheel graphics and usability
  
• Improved informational graphics
  
• Improved various other User Interface aspects
  
• Improved usability for interactions with civilians
  
• Improved graphics for several interactive objects
  
• Improved ease-of-use with many interactive objects
• Improved clarity of fire damage
  
• Slight improvements to melee combat
  

[h3]Miscellaneous Changes[/h3]

• Updated credits to include a new developer: Tobias Johansson
  
• Redesigned the tutorial mission
• Added loot: Golden Toilets!
  
• Added a keycard to Museum
  
• Changed cursor to always start hovering on the getaway van, to remind players of the weapons store
  
• Updated main menu credits to reflect current sound effect usage
  
• Cleaned up and removed some unused game assets
  
• Miscellaneous Improvements
  

[h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

• Fixed starting the game windowed causing improper UI scaling
  
• Fixed settings scaling improperly when changing aspect ratio while in the settings menu
  
• Fixed some UI elements improperly drawing in the pause menu
  
• Fixed UI objective drawing offset when showing a headshot indicator
  
• Fixed common issues with dodge leaping into walls and furniture
  
• Fixed killing enemies instantly cancelling their bullet sounds
  
• Fixed improper enemy vehicle paths in Cocaine Collection
  
• Fixed exiting a minigame with the Escape key also pausing the game
  
• Fixed Justice Fox getting stuck in his car before Prison Raid
  
• Fixed Terrence Koeller sometimes staying after the dialog in Protection
  
• Fixed civilian intimidation symbol overlapping with interaction text
  
• Fixed action music not playing when starting another heist without restarting the game
  
• Fixed C4 explosive timer not pausing when game is paused
  
• Fixed cameras detecting player stealing loot from a wider angle than their vision cone
  
• Fixed NPC vision range with lower lighting quality settings
  
• Fixed noise indicator not showing on some missions
  
• Fixed cars moving through objects in The Port
  
• Fixed possibility to remain in Overview in the main menu
  
• Fixed a few animation errors
  
• Fixed a bunch of other jank
  

I hope you all enjoy these improvements!

For questions or feedback, you can join the A-Star Theft discord server, or mail me at: [email protected]

Hello everyone!

Version 1.3 is right around the corner.

Containing bux fixes, ease-of-use improvements, graphical polish, stealth upgrades, and a new tutorial, this update will help both new and experienced players navigate the mechanics easier than ever.

Key improvements include:

- Improved stealth gameplay

- Easier interaction with objects

- Polished graphics and added sound effects

- Redesigned tutorial mission

- Bug fixes and miscellaneous additions

An early version of the update is available for public beta testing
To enter the beta - Open the game properties on Steam, select the Betas tab, and click on "public-beta" in the drop-down menu.

Work is also being done on remaking the story, but no timeline can be shared yet. It will take some time, but remastered writing will better tell the intended story of Logan Huntborn and the crew.

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• Added new strategies for several story missions
  
• Added more furniture and variations
  
• Added an occasional animation to objective markers to help newer players
  
• Added a button to exit a wall if stuck (happens sometimes when dodge leaping, still working on a fix for the core issue)
  
• Added a slight vignette when sneaking, to minimize confusion for some players
  
• Remastered Sunrise Trail music track in Action and Intimidation versions
  
• Greatly improved blood splatter effects
• Improved music volume balance between tracks
  
• Improved Restricted Area markers
  
• Improved Small Safe design
  
• Improved wall design and other assets, including healing stations
  
• Improved weapon ammo display
  
• Subtle improvements to the tutorial
  
• Rebalanced damage taken and healing speed
  
• Rebalanced Pump-Action Shotgun weapon
  
• Fixed dodge leaping through doors with low frame rate
  
• Fixed dodge leaping through windows not alerting nearby NPCs
  
• Fixed entering Key Rebind menu always changing button prompts to gamepad prompts, regardless if user is playing with a gamepad
  
• Fixed a rare soft lock issue when destroying a circuit box
  
• Fixed end credits not playing music
  
• Fixed blood and decal rendering above civilians lying down
  
• Fixed the objective marker drawing below lighting in a segment of the prologue
  
• Fixed a crash in the mission 'Convoy’
  
• Fixed ability to immediately untie civilians after tying them, causing confusion
  
• Miscellaneous Improvements
  

For questions or feedback, you can join the A-Star Theft discord server, or mail me at: [email protected]