Chaos Chain News

Salutations, freelancers...

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

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

[h2]BETA Update 1.39.0 Changelog:[/h2]

Bug Fixes:

FIXED Hazard Scanner Cyware appearing twice in Crank's shop list (He just REALLY wanted you to buy those)
FIXED price of medtech drone system (Price was too low)


Changes & Additions:

Added 3 more new soundtracks to the main menu
Updated the version number text color to be green for easier visibility and to make it more obvious for people when submitting bugs/etc
Disabled the "Character has advanced in rank." message displayed at the end of combat if a character or companion leveled up (Not necessary since there is already a gauge that fills and displays this)
Added briefcase gadget based on player request for more inventory upgrade items (+40 inventory space, -8 initiative)
Updated several shop listings
Added some new misc items
Added EMT Triage Ability (Community Request, +8 Health, +2 Mettle, Cures Bleeding, -8 Init On Use, Costs 7 AP)
Added EMT Response Pack (Backpack slot item, +20 Inv Slots, EMT Triage Ability, +10% Healing Efficiency)
Indigo now starts with the EMT Response Pack instead of the duffel bag
Updated randomized container loot drop lists
Increased the opacity of the screen green color tint when toxic rain affects you
Added a slight green color tint when toxic rain is active but isn't affecting you
Added some new item icon art
Forfeit command in combat is replaced with Give Up and the icon is now the death symbol so it's more obvious
Slightly tweaked mid-day daylight color values
Panic no longer shows a popup in combat when it removes (Only lasts 1 turn)
Shock no longer shows a popup in combat when it removes (Only lasts 1 turn)
Support DLC activation messages after character creation now auto-close after 1 second
Added more decor to several areas
Lowered background music volume while in character creation by 20% (It was quite loud)
Some 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 critiques you'd like to share, please consider leaving a review for me. 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.

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/

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

That's all for now, enjoy!

-Cryptic ːCStudiosː

I made a new trailer since the previous one was really old and outdated.

Check out the new one here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gURsP5_9pEM&feature=youtu.be

(Music credit to White Bat Audio)

Enjoy!

-Cryptic ːCStudiosː

To go along with all the recent updates to the game, I decided to release a demo for Chaos Chain.



This announcement is just to let everyone know about it.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2324430/

Enjoy!

-Cryptic ːCStudiosː

Salutations, freelancers...

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

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

[h2]BETA Update 1.38.0 Changelog:[/h2]

Bug Fixes:

The quest trigger for "Earning A Living" now also happens when returning to your apartment while bringing Steel (The dog) in


Changes & Additions:

Added 3 new songs from @ White Bat Audio for the main menu music
Added the 3 new songs to the list for random battle soundtracks
Updated the credits scene
Added "On Edge" learnable talent for the main character (You and your team CANNOT be AMBUSHED while traveling - you will instantly escape)
Halved the wait time that you're stuck in place when talking to a generic NPC (The text needs some time to clear which is why the wait was there in the first place but now it is only 1 second instead of 2)
Added new companion chatter dialogues for each unique companion (Not drones)
Reduced the fade in/fade out of map changes by roughly 1/4
Added a sound effect to play when the party suffers Panic (When a companion falls in combat)
Added a sound effect to play when enemies suffer Panic (When one of their allies fall in combat)
Some other misc minor adjustments here and there (Mainly to hidden values for weather and such)

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 critiques you'd like to share, please consider leaving a review for me. 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.

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/

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

That's all for now, enjoy!

-Cryptic ːCStudiosː

Salutations, freelancers...

Here is the next big update for the game. It makes mettle a lot more important in combat and also a lot more dynamic! Check out the change log below!

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

[h2]BETA Update 1.37.0 Changelog:[/h2]

Bug Fixes:

FIXED some text spacing in a few messages


Changes & Additions:

Added new world mod: Hardwired (Start with a cheap cyware processor installed, but instantly gain the trauma status)
Added new world mod: Bio Altered (Start with a bio-plastic bone coating implant, but instantly gain the sickness status)
Added a dealer to Warehouse Alley
Added some new NPC sprites
Mettle is now automatically set to 5% when killed unless the character's current mettle is 5% or less already
Added Panic status (Variation on the Shock status - added when an ally is downed/killed in combat)
Added Panic status icon art
When a character is downed or dies in combat, their allies all now suffer Panic status (Variation on the Shock status) to lose a percentage of their mettle
Lowered the chances further for enemies to use bomb attacks by ~5% more
Lowered the chances of enemies using protection skills by ~10%
Added several new battle end dialogue variations
Updated the battle end loot dialogues to sound more human and less like a game
A few other minor tweaks and changes

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 gentle reminder: if you're enjoying the game so far or have critiques you'd like to share, please consider leaving a review for me. 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.

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/

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

That's all for now, enjoy!

-Cryptic ːCStudiosː