Guns of Icarus Online News

With our 8th birthday just around the corner, now is a great time to upgrade to Guns of Icarus Alliance!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/608800/Guns_of_Icarus_Alliance/
Whether you're looking for a place to play solo, or just looking to try out PvE, Guns of Icarus Alliance has you covered!

Sale ends September 27th.

[h2]Welcome Airship Captains and Crew, to the Spring Update![/h2]

[h3]We have lot of new cosmetic options, balance changes, and more![/h3]

Cosmetics:
Crusader armor is now paintable instead of its balloon. Paint responsibly.


Dyes
Spring is in the air! And with it, some lovely Pastel colors that will be given out via events and quests.


Decals
Many new workshop decals. 12 new decals from Broken Hammer Games, 6 of which are full color.


Badges
New badges for Sunday Community Skirmish for their 300th event! Two badges for Chaos (distribution to be determined by Chaos staff)! One badge for Crewcible!


Figurehead
New Iron Skull figurehead! Terrify your enemies or keep your crew in line.


Profile Pictures
One new Profile Picture: Gem in the Rough. A lovely emerald Junker. Player submitted. Want to see more? Submit your own!


New Voicepack
Kestril’s over the top classic stereotype Pirate voice added! Be a scourge of the skies, matey!

New Map
Sunken Reach Rumpus is a new 4v4/Brawl map!. Tear up the pipes and landscape on this 2 and 4 team PvP adaptation of Sunken Reach.

And More!

• Most costumes can now be used by any class. They must still be earned through class progression.
  
• The Workshop is now accepting colored decals.

[h2]Balance:[/h2]

• Wall Rose
  An alternate armed version of Wall Maria that dislikes anyone being near it. Two large force guns will hammer any ship that gets too close. First use will be on the modified Scars of Lutessa map (see below). Image shows the new, more hefty wall model.
  
• Wall Maria - added end caps and more bracing, adjusted collision hitboxes, and added an internal device to discourage trying to ram through the wall. Damage taken reduced. Walls will be harder to kill now
  
• AI Emplacement tool adjusted. This is the tool used exclusively by AA turrets and walls. It will now put out fires and repair at a rate similar to the failsafe
  
• Boss Hades changed from chain to cluster Hades. Less dangerous mid to long range, more dangerous close range
  
• AI enemy extinguisher changed to prevent fire locking
  
• Adjusted Anglean Frigate mass and movement.
  
• Small adjustment to Anglean Corvette hitboxes.
  
• Duel at Dawn expanded 500 meters to a 4x4 grid from a 3x3 grid and new map image added. Wind removed and spawns moved further away from each other
  
• Crew AI have increased accuracy on guns
  
• Scars of Lutessa changed from Intercept to Assault with some trial changes. Players now start in the opposite corner and travel to the dam. This Assault will have AA turrets and Walls that block the path to the next base. This is a very challenging map. We will tune this map with live feedback.
  
• Shrike hitboxes changed to better fit the model
  
• PvE: Armor kit lasts until destroyed. Does not degrade noticeably over time

[h2]Fixes:[/h2]

• Clarified Tempest missile description
  
• 3v3 added to Misty Mutiny
• 3v3 added to Misty Mutiny
  
• Adjusted Squid decal position, size, and rotation for better viewability
  
• Loading image and map for Batcave Returns cave map concept testbed
  
• Fixed misplaced flag on Valentine Crusader theme
  
• Fixed Embr theme axe misplacement on Spire and Pyramidion
  
• Fixed overlapping/misplaced lanterns/banners on Royal theme on several ships
  
• Adjusted ladders on all ships with reported consistent problems

[h2]Community:[/h2]
Want to contribute? We have a few ways to make that happen!

• Submit images for profile pictures. This can be done via Discord, forum, or email.
  
• Try out the workshop. Submit decals, hats, goggles, and voicepacks for vetting.
  
• Check out Discord to contribute to two new community projects, a ship theme and a new map.

We're so excited to announce that frantic, frenetic, firefighting multiplayer Embr launches on Early Access for Steam today!
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
With Embr, we set out to shine a satirical light on the gig-economy - not in terms of the people making those deliveries and driving those taxis, but rather the companies at the top powering this particular brand of venture capitalism and deregulation.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1062830/Embr/

On a gameplay basis, we also wanted to see just what mayhem would occur if the untrained masses headed out with a hose and tried to put out fires in the same way people deliver take-out or drive people around in makeshift taxis. The end result is fun, frenetic, and just as barmy as we thought it would be. It just makes you appreciate what a difficult and almost impossible job real-life firefighters do.



Embr launches on Steam Early Access today for $19.99/€19.99/£17.99 with a 20% discount in launch week. You can expect multiple free major content drops in the months after launch significantly expanding the game. We'll also continue to diligently work with the community to further shape the Embr experience based on feedback and suggestions. Having trouble? Get in touch!

It's amazing to finally get Embr into your hands during Early Access. Let us know what you think!

[h3]Attention all captains and crew![/h3]

We’re happy to announce that Guns of Icarus Alliance is a part of the Indie MEGABOOTH Going Away (for now) sale!

Guns of Icarus Alliance will be on sale for ONE WEEK from May 5th - May 12th at 85%

We're also running a sale on in-game items for this week only! Get a new look for half the price!
(Sale does not apply to Steam Workshop items)

If you’ve been looking to upgrade your steampunk experience or add some friends to your crew, there’s never been a better time!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/608800/Guns_of_Icarus_Alliance/

And with bonus missions live this week only, there’s never been a better time to grab your friends and sail the skies!



For a limited time you can get the FREE Embr Respondr Bundle in Guns of Icarus!

This free bundle includes:

• Embr Flame Decal
  
• Embr Theme
  
• Embr Fire Helmet
  
• 5x Embr Red Dye

PLUS:

• Exclusive Flint profile picture
  
• Embr Respondr title

Here’s how to get your Embr Respondr Bundle in Guns of Icarus:

1. Wishlist Embr on steam
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1062830/Embr/
2. Join the Embr Respondrs Group on Steam
3. Launch Guns of Icarus and Receive your FREE Embr Respondr Bundle
4. Go fight some fires!

For more information, check the announcement on the Guns of Icarus Discord!



There are over 150 games participating in the Indie MEGABOOTH Going Away (for now) sale! You can find the full list of participating games here: https://indiemegabooth.com/imb-going-away-for-now-sale-game-list/

Stay inside, play great games, and stay safe,

See you in the skies.

Dev Games is a twice-weekly event in Guns of Icarus!

Play with or against the developers and complete the mission for free items.

The mission is always available from 30 minutes before Dev Games until 30 minutes after. Win 2 matches and receive today's prize!
Join the Devs in game and get free stuff!

Dev Games Times:
Thursday @ 2000 EDT / Fri 0000 UTC
Friday @ 1400 EDT / 1800 UTC