Shale News

[h2]0.90 Patch Notes[/h2][p]This update is primarily for the starting integration of controller support. The framework has been set up and the game now partially includes support for gamepads![/p][p][/p][p]Currently with this update you are able to move around the map, fight and loot/buy/sell all with controller but any other menu/ui interactions need mouse for now. Full controller support will be included in the 1.0 release. So if you have a controller or SteamDeck please give it a try and let me know how your experience is.[/p][p][/p][p]Going on from that, I am planning to release Shale in its full 1.0 release on May 30 which will be the next update and the final product. I will be continuing support for Shale after the release for any bug fixing and any issues that need addressing. See you then![/p][p][/p][p]Extra fixes this update.[/p]

• [p]Multiple audio fixes[/p]
• [p]Enemy balancing update lvl 90-100[/p]
• [p]Beginning integration of final craftables recipe list[/p]

[p][/p][p]Thank you! ːsteamhappyː- pretzel

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[h2]0.87 Update Notes[/h2][p] This regular update includes fixes and quality of life improvements. [/p]

• [p]All enemies now have health bars which appear after taking damage[/p]
• [p]Fixed audio error on loading screen[/p]
• [p]Fixed co-op health damage calculation error[/p]
• [p]Added item levels to item previews[/p]
• [p]Alternate attack area of effect increased by 20%[/p]
• [p]Various map collision fixes[/p]
• [p]In the process of finalizing all collectable Tapes and Notes[/p]
  • [p]Players will not be able to access any more until version 1.0[/p]
  • [p]The final count will be 50 Tapes and 25 Notes[/p]

[p]Next update planned for late March which will start implementing controller support. [/p][p]Enjoy! ːsteamhappyː
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[h2]0.85 Update Notes[/h2][p]The Level Cap has now been increased to the final cap of 100.[/p][p][/p][p]As I'm workiing towards the major 1.0 release, the next few updates will slowly begin implementing some more complex systems such as controller support, all of the collectable Notes and Tapes, balancing the end game, the final craftables and recipe list, more audio improvements and a bunch of additional fixes. The 1.0 release will be the most significant improvement to the game as it will include a new location, full controller support, player objectives, achievements and much more. However there will be a few more minor releases until then. I will post an announcement when 1.0 is planning to be released and what exactly will be part of it. Thanks! ːsteamhappyː[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Notes[/h3][p]This major update includes:[/p]

• [p]Nine new bosses and 15 new enemies[/p]
• [p]One new car model[/p]
• [p]One new character and backpack tint[/p]
• [p]One new weapon tint[/p]
• [p]Two new wheel models[/p]
• [p]Two new weapon models[/p]
• [p]Five new bag models[/p]
• [p]Two new tapes to collect[/p]
• [p]Removed work in progress side menu[/p]
• [p]Forgotten acid shoot sound improved[/p]
• [p]Level 1 Forgotten max health reduced[/p]
• [p]New character 'Getting Started' screen improved[/p]
• [p]Respawn orb second phase now includes more orbs that block the player[/p]
• [p]Player animation improvements[/p]
• [p]Common enemies animation improvements[/p]
• [p]Robot Boss animation improvements[/p]

[p]I've also begun to implement health bars for all enemies, so far I have only applied them to Level 0 Corrupt enemies for testing, this will eventually transfer over to all npc's, enemies and bosses.[/p][p][/p][p]Also noting that the Discord for Shale will be closing end of this week due to inactivity while I focus and spend all my time on finishing Shale.[/p][p][/p][p]The next regular update is planned for late February.[/p][p][/p][p]Feel free to jump in, try the update, and let me know what you think! ːsteamhappyːhttps://store.steampowered.com/developer/dystopiainteractive [/p]

[h2]0.81 Patch Notes[/h2][p]- Added a new small introduction cutscene animation when starting up the game for the first time. For existing players you'll need to remove the settings save file in your appdata/local/shale save files to be able to view it.[/p][p]- Improved hit sound effects on some common enemies.[/p][p]- Removed Possessed pillar traps due to inconsistent results.[/p][p]- The weapon trader now provides less items.[/p][p]- Junkers now don't sell weapon items (only rare ones).[/p][p]- Reduced weapon items in locked containers by one. [/p][p]- Common containers don't drop weapon parts.[/p][p](The reduction of weapon item drops across the game is because of a large future update which will introduce a larger drop chance with a new feature.)[/p][p]- Removed some UI issues when pressing the TAB key on keyboard.[/p][p]- UI fixes on crafting and level up.[/p][p]- Background music added to car loading screen.[/p][p]- A small tape icon now displays when picking up and listening to audio tape item drops.[/p][p]- Enemy health balance levels 70-75[/p][p]- VFX for alternate fire adjusted due to the high fire rate at higher levels.[/p][p]- Removed intro loading bar.[/p][p]- Adjusted hud XP popup notification for future feature.[/p][p][/p][p]Next large update planned for late January.[/p][p]Happy Holidays! ːsteamhappyː- pretzel[/p][p]https://store.steampowered.com/developer/dystopiainteractive [/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink] [/p]

[h2]0.8 Patch Notes[/h2][p]- Six new music tracks[/p][p]- Amount of Shale to collect for skill point reduced 250 -> 200[/p][p]- Shale cost to generate skill reduced 50 -> 25[/p][p]- Improved impact visual effects on some common enemies[/p][p][/p][p]Next update planned for early December.[/p][p]Thank you! ːsteamhappyː- pretzel[/p][p]https://store.steampowered.com/developer/dystopiainteractive [/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink] [/p]