Alien Dawn News

We've got a new update in honor of the Survival Fest that includes new content, performance enhancements, new features and 1 new mode.

The new Survival Mode is the result of us implementing a save game feature for the player and all of their inventory and vehicles. The save game feature has been requested by many people, and is also helpful to us for development. The Survival Mode also allows us to implement features that have been programmed into the game, but didn't fit into the Escape Mode, like the flyable helicopters you can find at the Radio Towers.

Our primary focus will still be making the Escape Mode the best it can be, but all improvements to the game will benefit each mode because it gives us additional options to test under. As an example, before there was ever an Escape Mode, we programmed a sample PVP mode to get some of the gameplay and multiplayer code improved. The same will go for the Survival Mode and save system. It's something new for players to do and will help us develop the game as a whole.

Speaking of the PVP Mode, it's been in the game for sometime, but now it's actually selectable from the Main Menu again. I hope people give it a try.

And finally... "We have the mini wini! A part of the American tradition, and today on the cutting edge of design and function in a Class C MotorHome... Do you believe any of that $#^T?"

Video contains strong language
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSWUWPx2VeQ

I've been wanting to add a vehicle like this to the game forever, and it's super fun to drive around.

Xtian

8/1/2022 (Early Access) v1.14

+ Added new Vehicle “RV”
+ Added Alpha version of Save Game System with test Survival Mode
+ Added PVP Mode to Main Menu

+ Re-Added Semi Trucks back into Open World Map

+ Revised Loading Splash Screen
+ Revised Server Browser Name Hosting options

+ Fixed various Vehicles Spawns not Spawning
+ Fixed Scoreboard position in PVP
+ Fixed Helicopter door closing all the way
+ Fixed NPC Items going to above floor in Houses
+ Fixed Shack Loot Spawns

+ Performance Improvements

Hi All!

We've got some nice updates for you today with our new devlog covering versions 11 through 13 as well as our new Free Test Demo.

We decided to release a Free Test Demo so that everyone is able to test their VR hardware to check for compatibility and performance before purchasing Alien Dawn, and confirm that their VR controller and gameplay preferences are supported​.

We want anyone interested in this game to be happy with their purchase.

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There are also several new updates below in today's HotFix.

6/30/2022 (HotFix) v1.13c

+ Added Free Test Demo to Store Page
+ Cleaned up Opening Message Screen
+ Fixed bug where Map 2 would not start sometimes
+ Fixed bug on Map 2 when loading map will now start with a black screen
+ Fixed Shack placements
+ Fixed Pitch limit on Player Camera | Desktop

Hi All,

Thank you to some of the members of our Discord community that helped point out some of these bugs in the latest update (#13).

6/25/2022 (HotFix) v1.13b

+ Turned on Async NavMesh Gathering - Big performance increase bug fix
+ Removed Sliding Bug | VR
+ Changed [HMDPluginPriority] to OpenXRHMD=40 Highest

Xtian

Hello Everyone!

An exciting update for everyone today.

First off a big thank you to Brett Driver (Boneworks) for starring as the Resistance Commander character in Alien Dawn. He’s been fantastic to work with and we love the new voice over he’s added to the game.

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We’ve also had our main Alien Dawn logo redesigned and are very happy with the results!

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Another big update is the addition of a whole new map to play in Escape Mode! Now that we’ve added support for multiple maps, adding more areas to explore will be a much simpler process moving forward.

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Jes and I are still working on the map so it's a work in progress, but we thought it would be nice to give everyone a new environment to explore and play the Escape Mode in.

We hope you enjoy all of these new updates as well as the ones listed below!
Xtian

PS. Thank you to everyone who has left a review!

6/23/2022 (Early Access) v1.13

+ Added new Map for Escape Mode
+ Added new Voice Over for Commander by Brett Driver
+ Added new Logo to Store Page and Game

+ Added Never Attach Option for Grip | VR
+ Added Out of Body Navigation | VR
+ Added Auto-Store Item if Mouse is over Storage | Desktop

+ Added Proxy Mesh to Ruined Houses to see far away
+ Added Volumetric Fog | Desktop

+ Random Locations now align to the correct angle on Landscape

+ Re-Added NPC Attack Vehicles
+ Revised Vehicles Buttons for Engine and Lights
+ FPS Mag Reload from ground now works if Mag is at 0

+ Fixed NavMesh for NPC's in underground levels
+ Fixed missing tutorial video files
+ Fixed Lights on Random Locations
+ Fixed Helicopter Pilot on Client being in right place

Hi Everyone,

It was brought to our attention that there was a bug on the server side that when a client connected the server would loose their audio. This patch should address that issue and add the new features below.

Hope you enjoy and be in touch with more updates soon!

Xtian

PS. Thank you to everyone leaving your supportive messages and reviews.

[h3]6/5/2022 (Early Access) v1.12[/h3]

+ Added obstacles to Mini Bases, Ammo Bases, Radio Tower & Exfil
+ Added Crawling Alien to Interior environments
+ Added Invert Mouse option
+ Added Music Volume option

+ FPS Hud Quick Slot Bar now flashes which type of Slots are full
+ Can now Reload Mag on ground if Inventory is full but Weapon needs Ammo
+ Opening Message now appears on Desktop
+ Green Health Packs now are one time use in Single Player
+ Apple Carts now are destructible
+ Increased brightness of Flashlight, Chemlight & Vehicle headlights

+ Tweaked explosion radius of explosions
+ Tweaked Blue Soldiers Weapon Damage and Accuracy
+ Tweaked Occlusion Culling (Removed)

+ Removed handles from Start Helicopter

+ Fixed Server/Host having no sound when other players connect
+ Fixed Controller/Hand offset for OpenXR
+ Fixed Map not updating while in Vehicles
+ Fixed darkness at night
+ Fixed Trees falling from Axe Hit
+ Fixed Bush particles when Hit by Axe or Knife
+ Fixed Primary Locations Spawning to far off of Map
+ Fixed Chemlights and Shotgun Shells now highlight when looked at
+ Fixed Backpack random colors
+ Fixed Elevators in Multiplayer
+ Fixed A.I. On Sight