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9/18/24 - Chaos Chain Update 1.56.0

Chaos Chain


Attention, freelancers!

Here is the next update for the game. Check out the full change log below!

*Please note that these changes are not in any particular order.*

[h2]BETA Update 1.56.0 Changelog:[/h2]

Bug Fixes:
  • FIXED some weirdness still going on with certain campfires not working properly
  • FIXED a bug where certain circumstances would make pressing escape in a choice menu select the wrong option
  • FIXED the bed in the derelict warehouse area not becoming available after the Helping Hands side quest
  • FIXED the campfire inside the derelict warehouse is now interactable (Forgot about this one)


Changes & Additions:
  • Updated the world map image with some new area names
  • Psion background now has an additional ability (Manipulate) in Verge (Gambling minigame) so they can reroll their first roll one time since the first roll is hidden to the opponent
  • New option for recruiting Redshift - Civic
  • Helping Hands side quest - reduced amount of medical supplies needed to be donated by 15% (This also means Indigo is easier to get now)
  • A few other small adjustments


Please let me know of any bugs or issues you may encounter so I can fix them. This update will be available for download shortly.

A friendly reminder: if you're enjoying the game so far or have ideas you'd like to share, please consider leaving a review for the game. This not only helps with much needed visibility, but also gives me important feedback for the game to help it become a better final product. Also, if you have questions, concerns, or requests, please visit the official Chaos Chain Steam Forums or join the official Discord Channel! I've also gone ahead and started an official Patreon Page to help bring in financial support for the game going forward. You can also make a single donation through Paypal if you prefer!

For more info on the game, visit the store page below!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1536730/Chaos_Chain/

There's even a demo to try the game out!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2324430/

Official Links:


Stay Alert. Stay Armed. Stay Alive. Don't lose your humanity.

That's all for now, enjoy!

-Cryptic ːCStudiosː

9/14/24 - Chaos Chain Update 1.55.0

Chaos Chain


Attention, freelancers!

Here is the next update for the game. Check out the full change log below!

*Please note that these changes are not in any particular order.*

[h2]BETA Update 1.55.0 Changelog:[/h2]

Bug Fixes:
  • FIXED a campfire in Warehouse Alley not working properly
  • EXPERIMENTAL fix for comms chip not appearing in the apartment area for old saves
  • FIXED some tileset pathing issues
  • FIXED some incorrect footstep sound effects with certain tiles
  • FIXED some typos


Changes & Additions:
  • Finished work on "Dead Air" side quest (Started in Freight Haven)
  • Added SCRBS Building area (Warehouse Alley - Quest related)
  • Added some grime visual effects to vents
  • Added new unique NPC graphics (Sprites and faces)
  • Added a new enemy boss ("Lizard" - quest based)
  • Added a new boss specific "magic" equipment from defeating "Lizard"
  • Added a new enemy encounter troop
  • Added some new item icon art
  • Amateur difficulty no longer gives a 20% combat exp penalty
  • Added new sprite graphics for environmental objects
  • Updated some existing areas with more details and some changes here and there
  • Added Maintenance Kits to more shop lists so they aren't so hard to find
  • Rewrote some event processes to be more efficient (Took awhile but it should be smoother for long process lists)
  • Adjusted some text formatting for item descriptions to fit better into the text box
  • Several other small adjustments


Please let me know of any bugs or issues you may encounter so I can fix them. This update will be available for download shortly.

A friendly reminder: if you're enjoying the game so far or have ideas you'd like to share, please consider leaving a review for the game. This not only helps with much needed visibility, but also gives me important feedback for the game to help it become a better final product. Also, if you have questions, concerns, or requests, please visit the official Chaos Chain Steam Forums or join the official Discord Channel! I've also gone ahead and started an official Patreon Page to help bring in financial support for the game going forward. You can also make a single donation through Paypal if you prefer!

For more info on the game, visit the store page below!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1536730/Chaos_Chain/

There's even a demo to try the game out!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2324430/

Official Links:


Stay Alert. Stay Armed. Stay Alive. Don't lose your humanity.

That's all for now, enjoy!

-Cryptic ːCStudiosː

9/6/24 - Chaos Chain Update 1.54.0

Chaos Chain


Attention, freelancers!

Here is the next update for the game. Check out the full change log below!

*Please note that these changes are not in any particular order.*

[h2]BETA Update 1.54.0 Changelog:[/h2]

Bug Fixes:
  • FIXED an issue when using certain items in the inventory, the amount of the item wouldn't update until you left the window and returned
  • FIXED an issue with choice conditions breaking certain menu options from working if they were the default "cancel" option (Happened in certain cases)


Changes & Additions:
  • Datamine chip now accounts for all party members to see if anyone has this equipped to get the benefits (Doesn't stack though - that would be WAY too OP)
  • Added Dirty Water consumable item
  • Added Iodine Tablets usable item (Can be used to purify dirty water on the go)
  • Added Clean Water crafting recipe (You can add iodine tablets from the inventory or you can add them at a crafting station)
  • Using an item from the inventory will now automatically close the selection window so you don't accidentally use the item multiple times by mistake
  • On Edge talent now allows you to choose if you want to stand and fight off an ambush or escape instead of just auto escaping
  • Added new item icon art
  • Added new road travel event "Makeshift Barricade"
  • You can now boil dirty water at any campfire (The profit from boiling and then selling water is significant - 5x profit)
  • Updated randomized loot drop lists
  • Updated medical shop lists
  • Updated soulless and scavver enemy loot drop lists
  • Updated code for conditional branches in dialogues (Please let me know if there are any issues with this, I could not find any in my testing)
  • A few quick adjustments and tweaks


Please let me know of any bugs or issues you may encounter so I can fix them. This update will be available for download shortly.

A friendly reminder: if you're enjoying the game so far or have ideas you'd like to share, please consider leaving a review for the game. This not only helps with much needed visibility, but also gives me important feedback for the game to help it become a better final product. Also, if you have questions, concerns, or requests, please visit the official Chaos Chain Steam Forums or join the official Discord Channel! I've also gone ahead and started an official Patreon Page to help bring in financial support for the game going forward. You can also make a single donation through Paypal if you prefer!

For more info on the game, visit the store page below!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1536730/Chaos_Chain/

There's even a demo to try the game out!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2324430/

Official Links:


Stay Alert. Stay Armed. Stay Alive. Don't lose your humanity.

That's all for now, enjoy!

-Cryptic ːCStudiosː

9/3/24 Chaos Chain Hotfix 1.53.1

Chaos Chain


Attention, freelancers!

This is just a super quick patch to fix an issue from yesterday's update.

*Please note that these changes are not in any particular order.*

[h2]BETA Update 1.53.1 Changelog:[/h2]

Bug Fixes:
  • FIXED combat automatically ending


Please let me know of any bugs or issues you may encounter so I can fix them. This update will be available for download shortly.

Official Links:


Stay Alert. Stay Armed. Stay Alive. Don't lose your humanity.

That's all for now, enjoy!

-Cryptic ːCStudiosː

9/2/24 - Chaos Chain Update 1.5.3

Chaos Chain


Attention, freelancers!

This is a quick tidying up patch and QOL update for the game. Check out the full change log below!

*Please note that these changes are not in any particular order.*

[h2]BETA Update 1.53.0 Changelog:[/h2]

Bug Fixes:
  • FIXED a few typos
  • FIXED a choice option in "Something in the Basement" not appearing in green text when the conditions are met
  • FIXED a case where the PDA screen could get stuck open
  • FIXED an instance where the "Selected Hacker" state icon could get stuck when backing out of a hack
  • FIXED an instance where using a campfire could cause text to always appear instantly instead of "typing out"
  • FIXED a rare case in combat where (enemy) drones could become drained even though they are immune and thus, would force you to have to kill them even when they couldn't do anything, dragging the combat out


Changes & Additions:
  • Hint in The Eclipse about the Comms Chip (for Prophet) will only appear if you haven't already grabbed the comms chip or used it
  • Removed a few inconsistencies with dialogue messages
  • You now get 10 exp for passing the check to take Steel in The Views like all other stat/condition checks do
  • Game now autosaves after meeting Danzer in The Views
  • Game now autosaves after the hint during the main storyline about the comms chip linked to "Prophet"
  • Added several new sprawler female sprites (Thanks to Ace Hangman!)
  • Improved some transitional effects in scenes where characters leave the area, screen fades, etc
  • Added a new soundtrack for use in the main menu and in combat
  • A few quick adjustments and tweaks


Please let me know of any bugs or issues you may encounter so I can fix them. This update will be available for download shortly.

A friendly reminder: if you're enjoying the game so far or have ideas you'd like to share, please consider leaving a review for the game. This not only helps with much needed visibility, but also gives me important feedback for the game to help it become a better final product. Also, if you have questions, concerns, or requests, please visit the official Chaos Chain Steam Forums or join the official Discord Channel! I've also gone ahead and started an official Patreon Page to help bring in financial support for the game going forward. You can also make a single donation through Paypal if you prefer!

For more info on the game, visit the store page below!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1536730/Chaos_Chain/

There's even a demo to try the game out!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2324430/

Official Links:


Stay Alert. Stay Armed. Stay Alive. Don't lose your humanity.

That's all for now, enjoy!

-Cryptic ːCStudiosː