Grapple Tournament News

Hey guys,

You asked for it... the frying pan is now a melee weapon! What is more we have evaluated your answers on the community polls and changed the grip system accordingly. We hope the game will feel more comfortable this new way.

[h3]New[/h3]
- Added the Pan Hammer as a selectable weapon for multiplayer. It deals less damage than the other two melee weapons and also have a different shape for collision. You can even use it as a small shield if you want to. Furthermore it deals damage for 0.5 seconds after throwing. Let's hope it does not break the game balance.
- Added a new cowboy hat

[h3]Changes[/h3]
- Grip button is now the default for picking up and dropping stuff (weapons, bottles etc.)
- Grip button is now the default for climbing
- Added an extra option to enable the trigger for grabbing items ("use trigger as alternative grip")
- Default off for Valve Index, Oculus Touch, Oculus Quest controllers
- Default on for Vive and WMR controllers (for now)
- The arrow of the bow is still summoned by the trigger button on all platforms
- Halloween decorations removed, but don't worry winter decorations are coming soon to replace them!
- Railgun fire rate and damage slightly nerfed, recoil became a bit larger
- Optimized graphics on all levels
- Optimized player memory size
- Optimized Tunneling Vignette and Death effect
- Game install size got smaller

[h3]Fixes[/h3]
- Collider and visibility fixes on all maps
- Fixed spectator screen weapon icons for all weapons
- Fixed a bug which allowed dead players to be healed and killed twice

As always, please send us your feedback and help us shape the game on Steam Discussions or on our official Discord server.

Best wishes,
Grapple Tournament dev team

[h3]Links[/h3]
Official website: https://www.grappletournament.com
Discord: https://discord.gg/A4fUKDC
Twitter: https://twitter.com/grapple_vr
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/GrappleTournament
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrappleTournament
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/GrappleTournament/
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/GrappleTournament

Hello guys,

We've implemented some quality of life improvements you requested. Please enjoy.

[h3]New[/h3]
- Infinite quick play search: Play while you wait. Press the Quick Play button and you can start the practice range or play against bots. When a slot becomes available in an online match you will be joined.
- Tutorial has been extended for these mechanics: grappling hook helpers, reload, grip settings, bow, melee, backup weapon, fun room

[h3]Changes[/h3]
- Valve Index controller config (grip and trigger usages) changed to be more standardized and more comfortable
- Point capture match length reduced from 15 mins to 12.5 mins
- Shard Cannon dual wield damage nerfed
- Laser Beamer damage nerfed

[h3]Fixes[/h3]
- Fixed bugs which caused weird movement near walls effecting double jump and grappling hook from near walls. The game will feel more fluid now.
- Fixed config with point capture self damage scale to be the same as other modes

As always, please send us your feedback and help us shape the game on Steam Discussions or on our official Discord server.

Happy grappling hook times!
GT dev team

[h3]Links[/h3]
Official website: https://www.grappletournament.com
Discord: https://discord.gg/A4fUKDC
Twitter: https://twitter.com/grapple_vr
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/GrappleTournament
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrappleTournament
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/GrappleTournament/
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/GrappleTournament

Dear Players,

[h2]THANK YOU![/h2]
We are overjoyed about the reception of the launch of the game and that so many of you have already joined the tournament! Thank you so much for your support so far! Capital THANK YOU!

We promise we will work hard on improving the game as best as we can aligned with your feedback and suggestions.

[h2]What are we working on right now?[/h2]
- Finding new ways of getting more players into the game
- The game needs some balance improvements especially around the weapons so that is number one.
- Tutorials: we are adding more steps for features that are not explained yet. This is important for helping new players.
- Matchmaking improvements
- More control options
- Hopefully the Grenade Pistol gets its well deserved graphical rework

- Demo and a Free weekend

[h2]How can you influence the development?[/h2]
Your opinion is the most valued for us right now!

Please send us four feedback on how should the game be improved
- via the official Steam Discussions
- or by joining the official Discord server

On the discord server we do regular community vote sessions to let you decide about features.

[h2]Launch Celebration Giveaway: 1 day left![/h2]
[Enter the giveaway here]
Don't worry if you already have the game, you can still win an extra copy if you apply!

[h2]Links[/h2]
Official website: https://www.grappletournament.com
Discord: https://discord.gg/A4fUKDC
Twitter: https://twitter.com/grapple_vr
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/GrappleTournament
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrappleTournament
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/GrappleTournament/
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/GrappleTournament

Hi guys,

We have a lot to cover so we'll make it short.

[h2]Giveaway[/h2]
Enter to win one of the 10 keys for the game here:
https://gleam.io/6kcKb/grapple-tournament-vr-early-access-launch-steam-key-giveaway
If you already have the game, you can also win it, maybe for a friend.

[h2]Minor Update[/h2]
- Plasma Sword now selectable as your melee weapon for multiplayer
- Matchmaking improvements
- Minor UI improvements

[h2]Honoring Beta Testers[/h2]
Thank you again for all of you who helped the game during the Beta period.
We have added a "Beta Tester hat" to the customizations for you to wear them proudly.

Below you can find a list of the top 25 players from those times.

1 JACK
2 Heero
3 YOLO
4 VRCENTRAL
5 SOULMAN
6 SARIA
7 SIR.OAKALON
8 ULTRAVIOLET
9 =DK=
10 IRONMAN
11 COOP
12 GUBBLZZ
13 JUMP4R-
14 KEWAN_VR
15 VIPER
16 BOSSBAM
17 MOMMIE.QUEEREST
18 NUB
19 GREG
20 HAVOC
21 Sl8ters
22 Just A Crab
23 JFOURVR
24 KEBINWA
25 NOTNEM

Happy Grappling Hook times!
GT dev team

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We are happy to announce that Grapple Tournament has launched in Early Access.

It has been a long road but we finally made it. But this just the first big step for the game.

We hope you will like the 3 game modes, 5 maps, the practice mode and both the multiplayer and single player mode against bots and many more. Invite your friends, get in party and play!

Should you need any support, have a question or found a bug, make sure to check out the game's FAQ or post about it on Steam Discussions. We try to reply as quickly as possible.

Also, let us invite you to join the conversation about the game or chat with us on our official Discord server. The community there is welcoming and helpful.

Last but not least thank you, Beta Testers, for your help to this date. With you the game became a more fun and polished experience for this launch.

Enjoy the game!
Grapple Tournament dev team


[h3]WHY EARLY ACCESS?[/h3]
We think it is crucial to involve the players in the development process with gathering feedback on current maps, mechanics and most importantly weapons and in parallel improving game balance based on actual plays and player suggestions. In a VR game, fine tuning interactions to fit every player is also a must have and in a multiplayer game balance is key for long-term enjoyment.

[h3]APPROXIMATELY HOW LONG WILL THE GAME BE IN EARLY ACCESS?[/h3]
6 to 12 months.

[h3]WHAT IS THE CURRENT STATE OF THE EARLY ACCESS VERSION?[/h3]
The gameplay foundations are laid down:
- Game is playable with all the available VR hardware and controllers
- We have added as much options and VR control customizations as we could think of
- Player abilities are ready to use (jump, double jump, wall jump, climbing, weapon gripping)
- Grappling hook is fully functional to lift you up
- More than 10 weapons eagerly await to get into battle (also with dual wield or melee)
- 5 maps are playable (and 3 more are in the works)
- 3 multiplayer game modes: Free For All, Team Deathmatch, Point Capture
- Working bots with basic AI
- Practice range with drones to get yourself a 3D training field and sandbox to test the weapons
- Basic tutorial

[h3]HOW IS THE FULL VERSION PLANNED TO DIFFER FROM THE EARLY ACCESS VERSION?[/h3]
Content, content, content!
Having the gameplay foundations laid down we are able to focus on adding more content to the game in the form of new weapons, player customizations and maps, game modes of course. We would like to involve the community as much as we can in this process to deliver a polished game.

Improve the Multiplayer experience with
- Optimized networking code
- Better matchmaking
- Official tournaments and ranked play
- Create all the iconic multiplayer game modes fitting an arcade shooter like Payload, CTF, Capture Point
- Make a crazy amount of new multiplayer maps. With the gameplay mechanics settled this will be a piece of cake
- Make the bots more clever

Additional solo/co-op experiences
- Better practice range with drones, with leaderboard
- Base defense game mode
- Mini-challenges for those crazy about grapple acrobatics

In general
- More player abilities
- Open the game for modders and community items
- Eliminate all the bugs

[h3]WILL THE GAME BE PRICED DIFFERENTLY DURING AND AFTER EARLY ACCESS?[/h3]
The Early Access price reflects the appreciation for those willing to support the game during its development. Our plan is to (at least) double the amount of content and services during the Early Access period and polish the game as much as possible for the full release so price may increase moderately on full release.

[h3]HOW ARE YOU PLANNING ON INVOLVING THE COMMUNITY IN YOUR DEVELOPMENT PROCESS?[/h3]
Please join the discussion about the game on Steam Discussions and our Discord server.
Discord: https://discord.gg/A4fUKDC

On both we will listen to every opinion and suggestion about VR interactions, control options and will implement solutions to make the game enjoyable for everyone and playable with every controller and/or playstyle.
What is more you can make suggestions about features or new features and if it fits the game or is popular with the community, we will definitely implement them!
Plus Beta tests: We are also planning on organizing beta test periods for new mechanics and maps before live updates and gathering feedback for improvements.

Go crazy on ideas, guys, make this the most awesome arcade VR shooter together!

[h3]LINKS[/h3]
Discord: https://discord.gg/A4fUKDC
Twitter: https://twitter.com/grapple_vr
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/GrappleTournament
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrappleTournament
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/GrappleTournament/
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/GrappleTournament