Xenopurge News

v0.2.0.24 Keybindings and Roadmap

[p]So here’s the much awaited roadmap. We’ll have at least 1 update every month, up until the November's full release, combining both new content and QoL improvements. As always we will keep monitoring the community’s requests to adjust the roadmap. Keep in mind there is a number of other smaller features and improvements we plan on making, we just couldn’t fit those all here, so don't be alarmed if you don’t see these in the list.[/p][p][/p][p]And keep in mind this is the absolute minimum of the content that will be on release. And we still got more features we will be adding after the release. Thank you all for supporting this project. The feedback and engagement we have received has been a driving force for Xenopurge. Let us know if anything is unclear.[/p][p][/p][p]Additionally on this update you will find:[/p][h3]Changes/ New Fearures[/h3][p]Keybinding is now available for both Keyboard and Controllers.[/p][p]Added a new female voice actor.[/p][h3]Balancing[/h3][p]Reduced the mine explosion delay so that it explodes before the enemy have a chance to leave the tile.[/p]

v.0.2.0.18 - Pause is here

[h3]Features / Changes[/h3]

[p]PAUSE IS HERE! Well, it’s more of a significant slow-down, but the purpose is the same. This has been one of the most commonly requested features, and we really hope it makes the game more accessible for everyone.[/p]

[p]Screen Resolution settings have been added.[/p]
[p]Focus Action has been improved: Focus will now remain in effect as long as there are undiscovered main objectives. This greatly helps with seamlessly navigating from one objective to the next. Units will now revert to Hold Ground if a main objective is completed and no other one is available.
Reminder: VIPs and Package carriers treat the Extraction Point as their main objective, while the rest of the units treat the VIP or the Package carrier as their main objective until extraction.[/p]
[p]MACE received several reports that Morse was not performing to Commanders' expectations. We’ve modified his genome:
Power: 5 → 6
Accuracy: 30 → 40[/p]
[p]Reduced the volume of the “typing sound” after battle.[/p]
[p]Added lines from two more male voice actors.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

[p]You can now interrupt an Override command by giving a Retask command, even if the unit is already under one.[/p]
[p]After the last update, shots that didn’t hit the target would not appear at all. Fixed.[/p]
[p]During Extract, the speed bonus was incorrectly set to +3 instead of +4. Fixed.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]Balancing[/h3]

[p]Fallback speed bonus: +2 → +3[/p]
[p]VIP Speed: 20 → 22[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]What’s Next?[/h3][p]We still have a few quality-of-life improvements and fixes planned for the remainder of July. After that, we’ll move on to new content and announce the Roadmap.[/p][p]If you’re enjoying the game, please consider leaving a review — it really helps us.[/p][p]Thank you all for your feedback — keep it coming![/p]

Xenopurge has a great concept and a good start for a tense tactical auto-battler

Xenopurge puts you in the command chair overseeing marines running around various buildings, as you take down the alien threat.

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First patch + Early Access Roadmap

[h2]Features/ Changes[/h2]

[p]Added the options to disable motion blur, screen effects and camera effects. If you filly dizzy during camera movement disable the motion blur, if your eyes get tired due to the effects try to tone down the camera effects, and to improve readability disable the screen effects.[/p]
[p]Raised the volume on the Mine SFX.[/p]
[p]We changed all soldier names to only include the surname to aid readability and clarity.[/p]
[p]The Package now appears next to the carrier’s name to aid in visibility.[/p]
[p]Made some minor changes in the room and added a nice animation for the monitors.[/p]

[h2]Balancing[/h2]

[p]The BOLT SMG was a bit busted, we changed the bonus from the ability +2 Speed and +20 ACC → +1 Speed and +10 ACC.[/p]
[p]Cloning costs reduced by 1 credit. This should help across all difficulties and squads.[/p]
[p]Changed the amount of shots of the shotgun from 2x6dmg to 3x4dmg to improve consistency.[/p]
[p]We increased the max difficulty of the waves. This shouldn’t matter unless you stay in a mission for more than 6 waves.[/p]
[p]Reduced the penalty from the Combat Shield -2 Power → -1 Power.[/p]

[h2]Bugs[/h2]

[p]Optimal ranges were 1 tile shorter than it was displayed. We fixed that, which should improve the usability of all short ranged weapons.[/p]
[p]Starting enemies and spawning enemies on the last 3 missions of Sector Draconis have been reduced.[/p]
[p]Ukranian instead of Russian was used in the End Battle Screen. Fixed.
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So where the roadmap?

[p]
We won’t be releasing a big roadmap until we get the most critical issues out of the way (which won’t be long). We will then prioritise the oncoming content by looking at the community’s requests and combining it with our own designs. You can find more about this here:
[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]With the release of Xenopurge the 11th of July, we know many of you have questions about our game. This FAQ gathers the most important information to help you better understand...[/p][p]
So what are focusing on now? We want to make the game as accessible and user friendly as possible, so this means:[/p]

[p]Full Steam Deck Compatibility[/p]
[p]Optimisation[/p]
[p]Accessibility options and Settings(Screen effects, Resolutions etc)[/p]
[p]Keybindings[/p]
[p]Steam Cloud Save

We are checking and evaluating every single piece of feedback. The best place for us is discord, so we can ask questions, check images etc, but Steam Forums and ingame Bug Report tool(make sure you include images and the log) are also fine. To put it simply TALK TO US. We are a small team but we are passionate, we’ll be providing updates as regularly as possible. If you like where Xenopurge is heading you can support us with your Steam reviews, they make a big difference for us.[/p]

Strategic auto battler Xenopurge is like XCOM meets Aliens, and it's out now

Aliens is a masterclass in building tension. With just a beeping sound and dots on a screen, James Cameron uses a motion sensor to ratchet up the fear before you even lay eyes on a Xenomorph. It's proof that terror works best when our imaginations fill in the gaps, as the uncertainty plays on our minds more than any monster can. This is the focal point of brand new strategy game Xenopurge, which has finally entered Steam Early Access with a sizable discount.

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