TerraTech News

Find out how to switch from the TerraTech main branch to the TT_Unstable Beta branch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_ce_yPOflo

[h3]R&D Labs Tweaks:[/h3]

• Refined the starting area layout.
  
• Replaced the fixed signs with floating signs.
  
• Added larger hovering matrix displays for speed and mass in the Testing Apparatus area.
  

[h3]Bug Fixes:[/h3]

• Corrected Chinese translation errors.
  

Find out how to switch from the TerraTech main branch to the TT_Unstable Beta branch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_ce_yPOflo

[h3]Art Tweaks:[/h3]

• The front end icon for R&D Labs has been updated.
  
• Hawkeye Naval Gun brass now ejects from chambers on top of the weapon.
  

[h3]R&D Labs Tweaks:[/h3]

• Improved the layout of the Testing Apparatus area.
  
• Repositioned the props in the Playground area to align with the floor pattern.
  

[h3]Bug Fixes:[/h3]

• Fixed bug in Bomber Command causing turrets to sometimes appear underneath the terrain.
  
• Fixed text overlap issue for "MODIFY OTHER PLAYER TECHS" option for Co-op Campaign.
  
• Fixed bug allowing players to join private games via the Steam friends list.
  
• Fixed bug allowing the DPS Target in R&D Labs to be able to switch to a friendly Tech.
  

Find out how to switch from the TerraTech main branch to the TT_Unstable Beta branch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_ce_yPOflo

[h3]Design Tweaks:[/h3]

• Added a fix to detect what the maximum allowable multiplayer players are for the Bomber Command mission and spawn the correct number of planes accordingly.
  

[h3]R&D Labs Tweaks:[/h3]

• The R&D Labs floor has been revised.
  
• Moved ball and socket joints from standard blocks to accessories.
  
• Added a visual countdown timer when waiting on the spawn pad in R&D Labs Battle Arena.
  
• Teleport for Middle of Nowhere has now been moved to Experimental category.
  
• Stunt ramps and Turret Run props are now aligned to the floor tiles.
  
• The resource givers have been spaced out further apart.
  

[h3]Bug Fixes:[/h3]

• In Creative and Co-op Creative, game saves now correctly remember when enemies are turned off.
  
• Chargers in the Sam Site Ridge mission are no longer being destroyed by enemies if the player goes away from the mission's location.
  
• Fixed bug causing enemies to appear during the 2nd Better Future Hover Training Novice Course.
  
• Fixed bug preventing the player from typing in the multiplayer text box if the skins menu is open.
  

Find out how to switch from the TerraTech main branch to the TT_Unstable Beta branch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_ce_yPOflo

[h3]New Block:[/h3]

• Hawkeye Type 45 Naval Gun
  

[h3]New R&D Labs Blocks:[/h3]

• Reticule Research HIVE Missile Launcher
  
• Reticule Research Rocker Chassis
  
• Reticule Research Cross Chassis
  
• Reticule Research Tri Chassis
  
• Reticule Research Quad Chassis
  

[h3]New R&D Labs Improvements:[/h3]

• Improved the Start Position area with new signs, charging station and rotating logo.
  
• Improved the Testing Apparatus zone.
  
• Improved teleport menu added (the sub-categories sometimes don't appear correctly).
  
• Added signs to all zones.
  
• Added alternate EXP skin for Reticule Research.
  

[h3]Design Tweaks:[/h3]

• Bomber Command mission is now available in Co-op Campaign mode.
  
• Updated the spawn positions of targets in the Bomber Command mission.
  
• In R&D Labs, moved most of the tow hooks and loops from standard blocks to accessories (several still to be moved).
  

[h3]Bug Fixes:[/h3]

• Fixed issue where SAM Site shield would appear switched on after a save/load event, when it should be switched off.
  
• Fixed bug allowing the Tech Loader "Sort" drop down box to be able to be scrolled out of.
  
• In the Skins palette, fixed the Reticule Research logo appearing as a white square.
  
• Added missing sound effect for the Sticky Bomb explosion effect.
  
• In R&D Labs, replaced incorrect "Return to Checkpoint" tooltip with "Return to Teleporter" text.
  

Find out how to switch from the TerraTech main branch to the TT_Unstable Beta branch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_ce_yPOflo

We have posted an FAQ on our forums for this update - to clarify our plans with the R&D DLC and where Reticule Research stands in that.
https://forum.terratechgame.com/index.php?threads/r-d-labs-faq.20597/

[h3]New Missions added:[/h3]

• Bomber Command - Hawkeye Grade 2 [Singleplayer only. Will come to Multiplayer in next update]
  
• Charlie Watchtower - GSO Grade 2
  
• SAM Site Ridge - GSO Grade 3
  
• Better Future Hover Training Programme [Set of 11 new missions].
  

[h3]Reticule Research Replaces EXP:[/h3]

Reticule Research have taken up the position previously held by EXP as the Research and Development department for all other Corporations. This signifies a revamp to R&D Labs, a bunch of new blocks and some more experimental weaponry being added.

[h3]R&D Revamp:[/h3]

• New Reticule Research branding
  
• Added new Battle Arena - Drive onto the pressure plate and wait 3 seconds to fight an enemy matched to your tech
  
• Venture time trials from Campaign now added, complete with bespoke terrain
  
• General tidy up and reorganisation of multiple areas
  
• Set to permanent daytime
  
• Tech Allegiance is now controlled in Tech Manager Menu
  
• Return To Checkpoint now returns you to the last teleporter you used
  

[h3]New Reticule Research Blocks:[/h3]

• Reticule Research Sonic Blaster
  
• Reticule Research GIGA PLASMA
  
• Reticule Research One Block
  
• Reticule Research Two by Two Block
  
• Reticule Research Armoured One Block
  
• Reticule Research Armoured Two Block
  
• Reticule Research Faired One Block
  
• Reticule Research Faired Two Block
  
• Reticule Research Front Balloon Wheel
  
• Reticule Research Side Balloon Wheel
  
• Previous existing EXP Blocks now re-branded to RR
  

[h3]New Blocks:[/h3]

• Hawkeye Delta Wings [Left and Right variants]
  
• Geocorp Girder Bracket
  
• Geocorp Extended Corner Block
  

[h3]Blocks Promoted from R&D:[/h3]

• Venture Big Top Nose Propellor
  

[h3]Design Tweaks:[/h3]

• GSO Repair Bubble price has decreased.
  
• Venture Shield Bubble now consumes less power when taking damage.
  

[h3]Bug Fixes:[/h3]

• Scrapper in Craftier Business II now defaults to the correct orientation.