Achilles: Survivor News

Devlog #4

Hello Survivors!

Last week we released a HUGE hotfix with so much upgrades and new functinalities that we won't have space to write about it here. Head out to this news if you want to read about it here
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2922410/view/541096903480181673?l=english

Now let's jump to the new features and conten additions that we are working on.

New Features

Tips & Tricks Tab: We've adding a new section with helpful hints explaining various game mechanics. This addition aims to make the game more accessible to newcomers while providing valuable insights for veterans, ensuring everyone can fully enjoy the depth of our gameplay systems.
New Building - Shop: Construct a shop to spend your hard-earned gold on powerful upgrades during your runs. This new feature adds a strategic layer to resource management and provides more options for customizing your playstyle mid-run.
Mouse/Controller Aiming: You will be able to aim your powers using a mouse or controller for more precise control. This change responds to community requests and offers a more intuitive control scheme for players who prefer these input methods.
Power Card Tags: Power cards will display tags to help you better understand their effects and synergies. This improvement enhances clarity and assists players in making more informed decisions when selecting and combining powers.

New Content

New Powers: Unleash devastating new abilities against your foes. These additions expand the variety of gameplay options and encourage experimentation with new strategies.
New Transformations: Discover exciting new ways to evolve your existing powers. These transformations add depth to the progression system and offer more opportunities for creating unique builds.
New mid-bosses: Face off against formidable new challenges with unique special attacks. These new encounters are designed to keep the game fresh and test players' adaptability and skill.
New Enemies: Encounter fresh threats that will test your skills and strategies. By introducing new enemy types, we aim to diversify combat scenarios and keep players on their toes throughout their runs.

We're constantly working to improve Achilles: Survivor based on your feedback. These additions and changes are part of our ongoing commitment to refine the game's balance, increase replayability, and provide a more engaging experience for all players.

If you want to talk to us head to our Discord channel.

Discord ► http://discord.gg/achilleslegendsuntold
Twitter ► https://twitter.com/DarkPointGames
Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/AchillesSurvivor
Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/achillessurvivor/
YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/c/DarkPointGames

Thank you for your support,

- Dark Point Games team

Hotfix 0.2.3

We're excited to announce that Hotfix 0.2.3 for Achilles: Survivor is now available!

This update addresses several issues and introduces some new features to enhance your gaming experience. Here's a breakdown of the key changes (There is a lot, so brace yourselves!) :

New Features

Screen shake can now be disabled in the settings
FPS limiter in the settings
Overlords now have their name displayed under the health bar
Hardware Cursor

Updated

Improved the game’s optimization
Rebuilding a destroyed structure is now quicker
Enlarged the areas in which enemy kills are counted during special events
You can now see locked survivor’s class and name
Visually improved the Ominous Visages structure
Achievement icons have no numbers
Improved readability of whether you’re able to buy an improvement/build a structure or not
Improved readability of damage received by the player
Improved pickup readability
Improved location’s objectives visibility in the pause and end screens
Fully removed EOS from the game’s files

FIXES

Corrected notification popups queuing - there should be a lot less freezes on transformation screen
Favors should no longer reset after crash and game restart
Fixed the possibility of getting stuck inside a structure after building it
Power Damage improvements now correctly impact critical damage
Power Range improvements now work correctly
The game no longer can switch languages after a restart
Fixed spider explosions deal damage near the player instead of the spider
General Striking Speed improvements are now impacting Deadeye Arrow as well
Fixed a crash on game startup
Fixed a crash on finishing a location
Fixed a crash on exit to main menu
Fixed a rare crash while fighting Hector
Shield throw now doesn’t get as far away from the player and targets enemies correctly
Closing a basement can no longer display two identical rewards
Made Rifts spawn earlier in the run
Improved text readability on improvement cards
Improved navigation and responsiveness of the powers' popup in pause menu
Defeating Paris no longer displays an empty achievement
Fixed Achilles’ starting power sometimes dealing damage multiple times in one hit
Corrected the game’s version display
Fixed status effects sometimes not being visible on the enemy
Highlighting of powers impacted by an improvement now correctly disappears when using the reroll button
Fixed the Forge structure adding a second passive effect
Removed passive effects from the Mine structure
Fixed an invisible rock in the Greece realm on low/medium settings
Improved class and name readability for both locked and unlocked survivors
Corrected Alectryon’s displayed class
Fixed Tantal possibly having 555 luck if the favor was maxed
Localization for texts that were missing it, like the Dodge indicator, key binding settings, and more
Fixed some texts not fitting on screen in different languages

We're thrilled to see your activity on both the Steam forums and our Discord server. Your feedback and discussions are invaluable to us as we continue to develop Achilles: Survivor. And to keep you entertained this weekend, we're leaving you with some awesome video content from Idle Cub, showcasing various builds in our game. What's your favorite build?

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We appreciate your continued support and feedback as we work to improve Achilles: Survivor. Please download the update and let us know your thoughts!

If you want to talk to us head to our Discord channel.

Hotfix 0.2.2

Hello, Survivors!

Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm for our game during this Early Access period!

We're thrilled to see so many of you enjoying the mythological world we've created. Our development team is working tirelessly to ensure your experience is as smooth as possible. As soon as we learned about the Steam Cloud save synchronization issues, it immediately became our top priority, which is why we were able to deliver this fix so quickly.

We're pleased to announce that Hotfix 0.2.2 is now live, addressing this problem. After installing this update, your saves should automatically synchronize to the most recent version across all your devices using Steam Cloud.

Please note that in some cases, Steam may detect inconsistencies between saves on different machines. If prompted, simply choose the most up to date save file to continue your progress.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this issue may have caused. Rest assured, we're actively working on other aspects of the game based on your valuable feedback.

In other news, we published a comprehensive guide yesterday detailing the Structure Building system. We encourage you to check it out if you're looking to optimize your defensive strategies.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3420869343

We want you to know that we're reading all your comments, both on the Steam forums and our Discord channel. Your input is crucial in shaping the future of Achilles: Survivor.

Thank you again for your patience and support. We're committed to making Achilles: Survivor the best possible experience for all our players.

Hotfix 0.2.1

Hello Survivors!

First of all, a huge thank you to everyone playing "Achilles: Survivor" in Early Access! Your feedback on the Steam forums and Discord has been invaluable, and we truly appreciate your support and engagement.

One of our top priorities has been improving the game's performance. With this hotfix, we’ve implemented a solution that enhances stability and improves overall smoothness. This is just the beginning—performance optimization will continue as we refine the game further.

Shortly after launch, we noticed that some players with saves from the demo were unable to start the game. Reacting quickly was a top priority for us, and we managed to release a fix within just two hours after launch to resolve the issue.

This update is a rework of memory management for enemies. The previous system proved to be inefficient in later stages of the game, leading to performance drops. With this new approach, enemies are now handled more efficiently in memory, reducing unnecessary strain on the system and improving overall gameplay smoothness.

What’s included in this hotfix:

Improved overall game performance and stability depends on specific hardware and graphic settings average FPS increased by 15-40% (typically around 25-30%), 1% low FPS increased by 20-90%, ensuring smoother gameplay in demanding scenarios.
Fixed a possibility of getting stuck in the Trojan Horse after building it
Fixed a possibility of the game freezing while choosing transformations

Of course, this is just the beginning of our improvements. Early Access is a time for us to implement as many fixes, optimizations, and enhancements as possible. Our initial focus is on performance and bug fixes, after which we’ll shift towards developing additional content for the game. However, we want to ensure that every run delivers as much enjoyment as possible without unnecessary frustration caused by technical issues.

Thank you for being part of this journey! We’re doing our best to respond to all your comments and questions. If you’d like to reach out, feel free to join our Discord or post on our Steam forum.

Achilles: Survivor is Here!

The wait is over, Survivors!

Achilles: Survivor has officially launched Early Access on Steam, bringing an epic battle of survival to the mythical world of Ancient Greece. Step into Achilles' sandals—or one of many other survivors—and prove your worth in the bullet heaven genre with a building twist.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2922410/Achilles_Survivor/

To celebrate our launch, we’re offering a special 10% discount for a limited time! Grab it while it lasts and be among the first to experience the action at a reduced price.

But wait, there’s more! If you haven’t played our first game, Achilles: Legends Untold, now is the perfect time to catch up. Both of our titles are available in a bundle, letting you save even more while diving into the full Achilles experience!

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/48701/Achilles_Legends_Untold__Achilles_Survivor/

Early Access Roadmap

Before we dive into how to play Achilles: Survivor, let us show you the roadmap for what’s coming during Early Access:

We’re planning to introduce new Structures that will expand your strategic options, a brand new Talents to enhance character progression and uniqueness, Survivors with unique powers, a bunch of Powers that you can grab during each run, and an entirely new realm to explore. Each addition will bring fresh ways to play and ensure the game continues to grow and evolve throughout Early Access.

What is Achilles: Survivor?

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Achilles: Survivor is a fast-paced bullet heaven game set in the mythical world of Ancient Greece. You’ll take on the role of Achilles or one of the survivors freed from Tartarus, fighting waves of enemies in short, intense battles. With each run, you’ll become stronger by upgrading your character, investing into Favors, and mastering the unique building system that lets you deploy structures to gain the upper hand.

If you want a deeper dive into the game, check out our GameHub. We’ve already uploaded several guides and plan to add more, including detailed descriptions of all Powers, in-depth explanations of the game mechanics, and comprehensive builds to help you dominate the battlefield.

Built with Your Feedback

Head over to the Steam Community Hub and let us know what you think. Your thoughts shape the future of Achilles: Survivor—join the discussion and help us make the game even better.

Since our Next Fest debut, we’ve been hard at work improving the game based on your input. From refined mechanics to new features, Achilles: Survivor is a testament to our commitment to listening to the community and delivering the best experience possible.

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2922410/view/4467102902950822458?l=english

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2922410/view/506189573340004719?l=english

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2922410/view/541095635886014488?l=english

Have questions, ideas, or just want to chat with fellow players? Join our Discord server—it’s the easiest way to connect with us directly and stay in the loop.

Discord ► http://discord.gg/achilleslegendsuntold
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