Alien Grounds News

Update #29 - UI improvements and bug fixes

[p]A smaller maintenance update focused on UI clarity, leaderboard reliability, and a bit of optimization.[/p][p]Changes[/p]

[p]Weapon and player reference optimizations[/p]
[p]Quit game UI improved[/p]
[p]Portal - more space and clearer layout[/p]
[p]Large crosshair updated (more in line with industry standards)[/p]

[p]Leaderboards[/p]

[p]Fixed multiple issues when switching between months on the Monthly Leaderboard[/p]
[p]Changed the leaderboard order and the left menu layout on the Leaderboard screen[/p]
[p]Bug fix - you can no longer reload the same leaderboard page from the left menu[/p]

[p]Bug fixes[/p]

[p]Fixed the freeze gun shot indicator[/p]

[p]New player clarity[/p]

[p]Added a Portal sign in Mission 1 to help new players find the Portal[/p]

[p]As always, thanks for playing - if you spot anything odd after the update, please post in the discussions.[/p]

February Monthly Leaderboard Is Live

[p]The February monthly leaderboard is now live.[/p][p]The first scores are in, but the top spot is up for grabs all month. Set a score, take the lead - then defend it.[/p]

January Top 3 closes soon (Hall of Fame)

[p]January’s monthly leaderboard closes Jan 31, 23:59 UTC. If you want to make the first monthly Hall of Fame Top 3, this is your window - the current top score is beatable.[/p][p]Quick run tips:[/p]

[p]Prioritize accuracy and headshots early[/p]
[p]Use the gravity gun to keep tempo[/p]

[p]I’ll post the January Top 3 after the reset.[/p]

Update #28 - UI + Monthly LB bug

[p]Added: Leaderboard link on the Mission End screen[/p]
[p]Fixed: New player scores sometimes didn’t appear on the Monthly Leaderboard right away (score was not lost - it would show after another mission or restart)[/p]
[p]Improved: SaveGame score security[/p]
[p]Improved: HUD alignment - labels/numbers now align to the screen corners[/p]

Monthly competition is now live in Alien Grounds

[p]Monthly competition is now live in Alien Grounds.[/p][p]January 2026 board is open now (starts Jan 8 UTC) and will reset on Feb 1 (UTC).[/p][p]How to join:[/p]

[p]Complete missions to submit an Overall Score[/p]
[p]Open Leaderboard in-game and switch boards on the left:[/p]
- [p]All-time[/p]
- [p]Jan 2026[/p]

[p]If you want a fresh start and a real shot at the top spot, this is the best time to jump in.[/p][p]Good luck - and congrats to anyone who takes #1 this month.[/p][p][/p][p]Early month = easiest time to grab a top rank.

In-game: Leaderboards -> Jan 2026
View it on the Community Hub:
https://steamcommunity.com//stats/3351550/leaderboards/18757387[/p]