Moros Protocol News

Soldiers stick together. That's a core tenet Orpheans believe in fervently. Facing the universe alone is a curse.

Good day, Orpheans!

Our 4th playtest is now live! This playtest brings a big change... Co-op is now available.
Grab a friend and face the darkness... together.



[h3]How to join the playtest[/h3]
Head over to the Moros Protocol Steam page and hit the "Request Access" button on the playtest.
The Playtest app should now be available in your Steam library. This process might take a minute, so refresh if it doesn't pop up immediately.

[h3]Patch Notes[/h3]
New Weapons 💥

• The Conduit (Melee)
  One of a series of bladed weapons rumoured to have been crafted by a mad engineer deep in the ship’s bowels with a penchant for pain and a sprinkle of surprise. Though its creation was bound for fire-fighting, a downward swing is bound to cut most non-metal materials easily.
  
• The Dual Str8Fires (Physical)
  Repurposed from forgotten Earth tech, Str8Fires are lightweight submachine guns that are perfect for dual-hand showdowns. These weapons are the definition of "spray and pray", as their large magazines also act as recoil compensators and prevent unwanted muzzle rise

New Content

• Online Co-op is now available in the main menu.
  
• Enabled more Bioboost upgrades.
  
• Added Challenge Rooms.
  
• Two new enemy types - Darkster Larvae & Variant Zombie

Changes & Bug Fixes

• Kick now destroys cocoons and Secret Room doors.
  
• During the loading screen (travel screen), the screen now fades to full black.
  
• Spitclaw weapon has new visual effects; its projectile now deals area-of-effect damage.
  
• Fixed area-of-effect damage on enemies.
  
• Ranged weapon fire rate now remains consistent during weapon swapping.
  
• Fixed enemies spawning on top of boxes and interactables.
  
• Damage numbers now shrink after reaching a certain size to avoid obstructing the player's view.
  
• Dodge behaviour changed: melee attacks no longer track, but ranged attacks still do.
  
• Adjusted spawn areas for enemies.
  
• Slot animations are now faster.
  
• Corruption mechanics have been adjusted.
  
• Chest opening trigger is now more forgiving.
  
• Items and pickups are now disabled during cutscenes.
  
• Duplicate resolutions are now hidden in the settings menu when the OS reports the same resolution multiple times (per refresh rate). FPS remains a separate setting.

Known Issues
With the release of Co-op, we know there are some issues that may arise. Here are some problems you might face and how to work around them. Always feel free to message us in our Discord server or in the Steam forums if you have any issues!

• Co-op - Desync may be possible in subsequent co-op sessions.,
  Workaround: After each co-op session, it is advised to close/relaunch the title to start another co-op session afresh.
  
• Screen Resolution - Changing resolutions may cause display issues
  Workaround (to default): Delete the PixelReign folder in Registry Editor. To find this:
  - Search and open up Registry Editor
  - Open HKEY_CURRENT_USER folder
  - Open Software folder
  - Locate the PixelReign folder.
  - Delete the PixelReign folder.
  

Have fun! This is our most exciting playtest so far. See you in the stars 💫

- Pixel Reign 🚀

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It has seeded the infinite void with denizens of hatred. It waits in silence, until the pride of mankind demands correction. Unfettered, it brings lasting equality through annihilation. It is destruction incarnate. It is the Darkphage.

[h2]Echoes in the Dark[/h2]
Something unnatural has taken hold aboard the Orpheus. Its crew changed, Its corridors stalked by things that shouldn’t exist. Today, we're revealing some of the threats you'll encounter in Moros Protocol.

[h3]Larvae[/h3]


These creatures scuttle through the Orpheus with an unsettling purpose; seeking out the living. Small and fragile at first, they’re easy to dispatch... but don’t get comfortable. The longer they persist, the more they change. And the more dangerous they become.

[h3]Twisted Orpheans[/h3]


Once-human figures now roam the halls, grotesquely altered. They move with brute force but sluggish steps, as if dragged by something within. Their glowing chests may hint at a weakness, but facing them means confronting what your crewmates have become.

[h3]Nychoraptors[/h3]


These creatures no longer resemble anything from the Orpheus. Fast, vicious, and disturbingly agile, they are the stuff of nightmares. Watch for the glint of an eye where one should never be... targeting it may be your only chance.

Thank you for reading, and get ready for our playtest this weekend. You might want to grab a friend as co-op kicks off tomorrow! See you in the stars 💫

- Pixel Reign 🚀

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The Acantha X Corporation is proud to present the latest in our military robotics line - the ODY-6 Sentry Support Bot! Protection is at your beck and call with this brand new mechanical marvel, boasting a range of in-battle capabilities that will support you in the fight.
When you're lost in the darkness, the ODY-6 will light the way!

Your ODY-6 Sentry Support Bot
The Orpheus is a dark and dangerous place, but luckily you have an ODY-6 by your side! Created as a "Soldier's Best Friend" for the Acantha X - Freorra war, they are the perfect multi-tool for many problems that any Orphean might come across.



No matter how bad it gets, the ODY-6 is there to support. Typically, you'd only see an Acanthan officer or special operative have an ODY-6 unit at their command... however, after waking up on the Orpheus, this unit seems to have attached itself to your biometrics. How lucky!



If it wasn't for ODY-6, it'd be near impossible to get around the Orpheus. Especially when it comes to opening locked doorways, hacking terminals, and opening chests. That's right, it's so much more than a flashlight.



Thanks for reading! We've got some big updates coming to our next playtest on the 23rd of May. Be sure to join our Discord channel to get the latest updates. See you in the stars 💫

- Pixel Reign 🚀

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Good day, Orpheans!

Our third playtest is now live! Defeat Big Brother and continue exploring the Orpheus with brand new augments.

[h3]How to join the playtest[/h3]
Head over to the Moros Protocol Steam page -> Hit the "Request Access" button on the playtest! It should let you in immediately, but if it doesn’t, be sure to check the email associated with your Steam account.

[h2]Upcoming Patch Notes[/h2]
New Content

• Advanced progression up to the second boss.
  
• Updated build settings to reflect maximum progression.
  
• Expanded available Bioboost upgrades.
  
• Implemented cutscene handling for the 2nd boss.
  

New Augments

• Static Discharge (Armor)
  Leave a damaging electric field when dodging. Dodge costs more stamina.
  
• Living Turret (Ranged)
  Deal 150% damage after not moving for 2 seconds.
  
• Superheavy Bullets (Physical)
  Increase weapon damage by 50% but slows down the user for 1 second after firing.
  
• Scavenger (Armor)
  Increase ammo picked by 50%
  
• Personal Artillery (Physical)
  Weapon damage increased 100%. Movement decreased by 85%.
  

Changes

• Added door icons for weapon, vendor, and augment rooms.
  
• Fixed a generation bug causing some chests to generate twice (on top of each other).
  
• Fixed a bug preventing secrets from generating in maze rooms.
  
• Fixed an issue with secret rooms to avoid them spawning inside pillars that are too narrow.
  
• Added a quad blocker on stairs to ensure proper interaction with the secret room placement system (prevents secret rooms from spawning too close to or under stairs).
  
• Demo added a feedback request popup on quit and a counter to disable it after multiple presses.
  
• Added horizontal and vertical movement keys to control remapping.
  
• Refactored weapon rarity and level stat application; fixed related bugs.
  
• Updated ammo UI based on augment changes.
  
• Augment Icon consistency across the game

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Know your enemy! That's a core tenet of being an Orphean. Whether you're fighting Freorra Corpos or alien threats, you must understand them. And what better way than to use their own weapons against them.

Good day, Orpheans!

There's even more weapons and augments to talk about in today's developer diary! We're going to focus on using the enemy against itself and picking up some corrupted weaponry.

[h2]WEAPONS[/h2]
The Orpheus is crawling with unknown enemies. But it's not all doom and gloom! Use their own bodies against them with these weapons 🩸

[h3]Bonesaw ⚔️[/h3]

A sharp jawbone from a Darkphage with remarkable toughness. Its convenient shape makes it an effective close-combat weapon.

[h3]Spitclaw 🔫[/h3]

An energy-generating gland from a Darkphage, it can manipulate magnetic fields to create and propel balls of plasma. It seems to be able to sustain itself if given enough food. Recently seen in our playtest—did you get a chance to play with it?

[h3]Bonespitter 🔫[/h3]

This grotesque mass of organs is capable of propelling bone-like projectiles at devastating speeds, inflating its lung and releasing the gas with immense pressure.

[h2]AUGMENTS[/h2]
Last time we talked about augments that improved your health and stamina. Now, we're going to look at some augments that actively give you new abilities throughout your run.

[h3]Dodge Defence ⬆️[/h3]

Your dodge is a powerful tool. When a Darkphage infectant is swinging its failing arms toward your torso, you need to get out of the way. However, there's more to your dodge with these augments. Like Aftershock, which drops a mini time bomb when you dodge, and Static Discharge, which leaves an electric field in your wake. However, be careful, as these extra abilities are going to increase your dodge stamina cost.

[h3]Keep it Moving ⬆️[/h3]

Increase your player speed with augments like Kinetic Boosters and Scout Boots. This will make it much harder for the Darkphage to take you down. Then combine these abilities with Run n Gun to increase weapon damage by up to 160% while moving. Become a speed machine and a blur of bullets!

You will be able to find some of these weapons and more in the upcoming playtest this weekend (starting tomorrow, the 9th of May). Be sure to sign up once it goes live at 4 PM BST. See you in the stars 💫

- Pixel Reign 🚀

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