Steel Swarm: APOCALYPSE News

[h3]Launcher Updates[/h3]
- Log Cleanup: Logs older than 7 days are now automatically deleted when the launcher is closed.
- XBT Info Page:
- Added Skill Info and Overview Stats sections to the XBT page in the launcher.
- Default Volume Settings:
- All default volumes have been reset to `1`.
- Music and SFXs have been remixed from scratch.
- Important Note: Existing players must click Restore Defaults in the sound settings to apply the new defaults. First-time players will automatically receive the updated defaults.

[h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]
- Fixed Firefly Pitch Black deathmark bug.

[h3]New Features and Sound Additions[/h3]
- In-Game Announcements: Added voice-overed in-game announcements.
- Motor Sounds: Enabled sound effects for all XBT motors.
- New SFXs:
- Mantis SFXs.
- Drone Sounds: Rotor, spawning drone, drone spawned (local player only for now).
- Vulcan Fire SFXs.
- Teleportation: Added teleport and "cannot teleport to drone" sound effects (local player only for now).
- Unit Death: Randomized Xorm unit death sounds.
- Level-Up SFX: Added a new sound effect for leveling up.
- UI Sounds: Missing UI SFXs have been implemented; all UI actions now include sound effects.
- Weapon and Ability SFXs:
- Sphinx Plasma Channel SFX.
- Firefly Pitch Black SFXs.
- Khan EMP Trap Explosion SFX.
- Environment and Prop SFXs:
- All prop destruction sounds.
- Jungle and drone fire sound effects.

SSA TEAM

After 6 years of dedicated work and passion, the demo version of Steel Swarm: Apocalypse is finally available! 🎉

On this journey to deliver the best MOBA experience for you, we’ve created a fast-paced, strategy-driven universe filled with diverse XBTs. Now it's time to step into this world!

5vs5 (Apocalypse War) Mode Hours
This mode will be available during specific time slots. You can also check the current schedule in the launcher.

- Monday: 21:00 - 23:00 (UTC + 3)
- Wednesday: 21:00 - 23:00 (UTC + 3)
- Saturday: 21:00 - 23:00 (UTC + 3)

Other modes will be available daily from 18:00 to 24:00. (UTC + 3)

XBT Free Rotation Update:
- Insolence
- Queen
- Sphinx
- Panther
- Freedom Fighter

Support and Community
Feel free to reach out to us via Steam Community, our Discord server, or social media channels. We’ll be happy to answer your questions!

Download the demo now, play, and get ready to fight! ⚔️

[h2]Dear XBT Commanders,[/h2]

We are thrilled to announce that Steel Swarm: Apocalypse is ready to playtest. Step into the battlefield, showcase your skills, and help shape the future of the game.

[h3]Playtest Schedule[/h3]
We are currently live in North America and Europe. Here are the modes and times available during the play test, for each region:

[h3]Apocalypse War[/h3] - 5vs5 - Battle against other players. Destroy opposing teams HQ!
Monday: 08:00pm - 10:00pm (UTC+3)
Wednesday: 08:00pm - 10:00pm (UTC+3)
Saturday: 08:00pm - 10:00pm (UTC+3)

[h3]Five VS Bots[/h3] - Fight with bots
Daily: 01:00pm - 00:00am (PST / UTC+3)

[h3]Practice VS AI[/h3] - Train yourself to apocalypse by destroying AI controlled opponents
Daily: 01:00pm - 00:00am (PST / UTC+3)

[h3]Tutorial Mode [/h3]- Learn how to play
Daily: 01:00pm - 00:00am (PST / UTC+3)

Stay tuned for more updates and exciting announcements. We have some thrilling surprises coming your way!

SSA Team