Vox Machinae News

0.31.5 alpha - Grab bag of improvements and fixes.

• Add support for X52 Pro HOTAS. Note that some buttons on the throttle will not be available for mapping currently due to an engine limitation.
  
• Mission briefings now play automatically during warmup or when joining an already started match.
  
• Instead of a radial menu, weapon group picking in the loadout editor now shows controller graphics and prompts to press a button (like before the Spring Update).
  
• Fix scavenger beams not rendering on Stockpile mode.
  

How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat? ː2017meatballː

This update consists mostly of controller fixes.

0.31.4 alpha

• Vive/Knuckles: Fix bug which could cause menu forward/back to not work if the Steam overlay was open when the controllers were turned on.
  
• Clicking "Connect to server" or "Join Game" in the Steam server browser now properly launches and connects to the server if the game is not currently running.
  
• Motion controllers now stop vibrating when switching to another controller type.
  
• 3dRudder: Fix not having a default mapping for Jets Up.
  
• Saitek X56 Rhino: Fix inverted throttle, combined rotary inputs and swapped joystick axes.
  
• Fix controller name text on remapping menu staying visible after closing the menu.
  

Patch Notes - 0.31.3 alpha
- Fix bug which prevented input remapping from being accepted on some HOTAS controllers with a throttle input. ːsteamfacepalmː

We've fixed some bugs that came along with the Spring Update. We are closely watching for any other issues that pop up and will fix them promptly.

0.31.1 alpha

• Fix Vive wand not having a default mapping for aiming on the scope. If you have not modified your controller mapping, the fix will be applied automatically. Otherwise you will need to either reset the mapping or manually assign the right trackpad to the aiming actions in the controller remapping menu.
  
• Fix Arid Oasis not showing on the map selection menu.
  

0.31.2 alpha

• Fix Vive wand having invalid default mapping for moving the camera in spectate mode. If you have not modified your controller mapping, the fix will be applied automatically. Otherwise you will need to either reset the mapping or manually assign the left trackpad to the spectator camera actions in the controller remapping menu.
  
• Fix incorrect axis assignment on T.Flight Hotas 4 and One.
  
• Possible fix for some players with controllers not being detected in Steam VR mode.
  

In this update we introduce some new weapons: the Scattershot which rewards those who like to get in close with a high damage close range weapon without splash damage, and the Skyjacker which is a specialized anti-air weapon that only triggers on fast-moving enemies.

We also have a new map to play on, the Cryptic Tundra, a snowy place to blast each other to scrap. You will also find a wider variety of pilot models to choose from!

One of the big under-the-hood changes is the control system, which now supports remapping. You can remap keyboard/mouse, gamepads, assign actions such as steering and jets to motion controller inputs, and even use your joystick and/or throttle controllers. For a list of the initially supported joystick/HOTAS controllers, see the patch notes below. If your device is not in the list, we encourage you to join us in our Discord channel, where you can help us out in adding support for more controllers.

We would also like to thank you for sticking with us while we took a little break to organize moving our office so we can ramp up development. Look forward to many more updates to come. You'll be seeing more weapons, Grinders, and game modes in the coming months!

Patch Notes - 0.31.0 alpha

• Support for Thrustmaster T.Flight X, 4, and One HOTAS.
  
• Support for Thrustmaster T.16000M joystick.
  
• Support for Thrustmaster TWCS Throttle.
  
• Support for Saitek X56 Rhino Stick/Throttle.
  
• Controller Mapping menu allows all gameplay functions to be reconfigured.
  
• Fix incorrect top-left menu option hotspot for mouse and motion controller input.
  
• New close-range weapon "Scattershot".
  
• New level "Cryptic Tundra".
  
• New anti-air weapon "Skyjacker".
  
• Fix AI getting stuck when walking through tunnels/underpasses.
  
• More pilot model options. They real good, the artists worked real nice on them.
  
• Fix conflict with Citrix Workspace software.
  
• Native controller integrations for Oculus and Steam VR. This should resolve issues with some uncommon controllers not being detected through Steam VR. It also allows for some previously unusable buttons such as A and X on Oculus Touch to be used in Steam VR, and mapping the WMR trackpad.
  
• Fix game not shutting down completely through the Steam overlay when playing a tutorial or offline match.
  
• Grip on Knuckles controller now properly detected.
  
• (Maybe?) Fix some euro players not seeing any servers listed in the browser.