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Just a quick hotfix on yesterday's release. Turns out there was a bug that didn't save mission progress on save. Now fixed, so apologies for any lost progress.

We're generally on a two-week release schedule, but the next update may be delayed a little. We're going to have our hands full with Melbourne International Games Week in early October.

Speaking of—we'll be at PAX Aus. We'll post a proper Steam update with details soon. :-)


[h2]Changelog[/h2]

• Play less intense music during intro story.
  
• Fix issue where mission progress was not saved on save and quit.
  

Check out the full changelog.

Just a reminder that we want to hear your feedback (good or bad) via Discord and Steam Discussions.

—Chronosphere Team

We released our new demo along with a new trailer!

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

Thanks to everyone who has helped us with bug reports and feedback. The game is
in a much stronger place because of it—and there is much more to come!

We're shutting down the open beta too, so if you're still playing you'll need to
swap over to the demo. The demo is our new build target so we'll be updating it
regularly.

[h2]Highlights[/h2]

[h2]🦋 Progression[/h2]

• Add intro story.
  
• Added debrief conversations to main missions.
  
• Re-ordered and updated some missions.
  
• Regenerate spheres and update characters after mission debrief (so that newly unlocked options can be seen).
  

[h2]🏓 Gameplay[/h2]

• Removed upgrader stations from all special floors.
  
• Changed certain mission objectives.
  
• Fixed an issue causing boss phases to count as separate unique enemies for the Beyond Reality mission objective.
  

[h2]🖼️ Art[/h2]

• Added a floor path for stabilizers.
  
• Adjusted the appearance of mod station floor paths.
  
• Fixed explosions playing when re-entering a floor. (Reported by @chatman7304)
  

[h2]📖 Story[/h2]

• Update Lillypilly dialogue art.
  
• Correctly scale characters in narrative view.
  

[h2]✅ UI[/h2]

• Fix issue where aim indicators appeared more opaque than intended (due to many overlapping aim indicators).
  
• Tweak UI styles, using white text in more places.
  
• A banner is displayed when a mission debrief is available.
  
• Added a counter to track the number of new missions.
  
• Update title screen and logo.
  

[h2]🗺️ Level Generation[/h2]

• Many level generation improvements that should result in more interesting and rewarding maps.
  
• Map generation should now be 30-40% faster than before.
  

Check out the full changelog.



Just a reminder that we want to hear your feedback (good or bad) via Discord and Steam Discussions.

—Chronosphere Team

This build brings some major aesthetic improvements to the world choice screen (fancy new background, and a simplified UI). We've also continued with changes to the metaprogression, including a less overwhelming mission structure.

ℹ️ The Steam playtest is closed, but anyone who signed up will still have access (for now). If you would like to play, please join our Discord and ask.

[h2]Highlights[/h2]

[h3]✅ UI[/h3]

• Simplified world choice screen. 🪐 (Reported by @.pezi)
  
• Show mission progress notifications sequentially so that only one can be seen at a time.
  
• Returning to the menu at the end of a run now bypasses the title screen.
  

[h3]🦋 Progression[/h3]

• Simplified main mission flow to be more linear.
  
• Adjust mission styles so they have more appropriate thumbnails.
  

[h3]🖼️ Art[/h3]

• Added new space backgrounds. ✨🌌
  
• Fixed stars not appearing in the background of the main menus.
  
• Change Faultliner projectile visuals to match weapon
  
• Added temp 'fly forward' state for Urtar Voidwing attack.
  

[h3]🏓 Gameplay[/h3]

• Fixed an issue causing certain sphere features to be unlocked by default.
  
• Removed the Bellusect biome from all runs.
  
• Beams are no longer blocked by environment unless it's a direct hit, broad beam enjoyers rejoice!
  
• Fixed an issue causing drilling projectiles to exit drilling while inside large walls/blocks and overlapping colliders.
  

[h3]🗺️ Level Generation[/h3]

• Changed station modifiers to instead adjust rarity of types of rooms instead.
  
• Removed Flux Stations from all spheres.
  
• Added a new octagonal grid type! It'll appear on some special floors.
  
• Prevented the Safety Standards item from appearing within the Power of Friendship irregular sphere.
  
• The staircase down to the boss arena now always uses the same visual theme as the arena itself.
  

Check out the full changelog.



Just a reminder that we want to hear your feedback (good or bad) via Discord and Steam Discussions.

—Chronosphere Team

@notify-updates

New version drop. We're moving focus to building out the metaprogression now, so we've got a bunch of new missions. These are in a very rough state, and should be greatly improved over the next few weeks. Nevertheless we welcome your feedback!

We have also addressed a few outstanding issues reported by our Discord community, thank you! ❤️

⚠️ Updating to this version forcibly resets progression!

ℹ️ The Steam playtest is closed, but anyone who signed up will still have access (for now). If you would like to play, please join our Discord and ask.

[h2]Highlights[/h2]

[h3]🦋 Progression[/h3]

• Added a new starting sphere with reduced difficulty and simplified mechanics.
  
• Added 20 new missions for unlocking specific existing weapons and gear from most biomes.
  
• Added new missions for unlocking/tutorialising many core game mechanics and more difficult biomes.
  

[h3]🏓 Gameplay[/h3]

• Tweaks to exit ambush events.
  
• Pilebunker can no longer recieve several inappopriate mods.
  
• Fixed a bug which caused Saucy Mule to sometimes fire infinite bullets. (Reported by @MegaQuack)
  
• Hot shot now applies deterministically, and only to weapon projectiles. (Reported by @FlamingKetchup)
  
• Enfilade now triggers correctly on quickdraw.
  
• Player missiles no longer explode instantly when fired in the same turn as player bullet cutting projectiles.
  
• Fixed an issue causing your teammates to occasionally attack you. They've learnt their lessons now. (Reported by @gudic, @ilovelizards)
  

[h3]🖼️ Art[/h3]

• Added weapon model for disintegrator.
  

[h3]✅ UI[/h3]

• Cooked up some goop for equipment chests. ??
  
• Correct ammo icons for new weapons.
  

[h3]🤖 Tech[/h3]

• Improved camera smoothing. This should be most noticeable when sprinting.
  

[h3]🔊 Audio[/h3]

• Do not play equip audio for weapons already in inventory when entering a new floor. (Reported by @rymarq)
  

Check out the full changelog.



Just a reminder that we want to hear your feedback (good or bad) via Discord and Steam Discussions.

-Chronosphere Team

Quick hotfix that adds some localization that was missed in 116. Keep your eyes peeled for a real update next week. 👁️👁️

ℹ️ The Steam playtest is closed, but anyone who signed up will still have access (for now). If you would like to play, please join our Discord and ask.

Just a reminder that we want to hear your feedback (good or bad) via Discord and Steam Discussions.

—Chronosphere Team