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Screen Shake Slider

[p]Quick patch to address some issues raised:

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  • [p] Added a screen shake slider[/p]
  • [p] Fixed missing Advanced Crusher text[/p]
  • [p] Fixed ultrawide screen clipping[/p]
  • [p] Fixed Hey Buddy achievement if you previously played the demo[/p]
  • [p] Fixed Artefact Tuning upgrade[/p]
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Also if you are running proton linux please check the forum for a possible workaround.
(I've not got linux to test it on)[/p][p][/p][p]Please leave a review if you enjoyed the game![/p][p]We need 10 reviews to get a steam rating, it really helps! ːsteamhappyː[/p]

Desktop Colony Out Now!

[p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]Get it now to secure the time limited launch discount! ːsteamhappyː[/p]

Steam Next Fest Update

[p]Steam Next Fest is here![/p][p][/p][p]Hi to all the new players and thanks for all the feedback and user reports![/p][p]It was really helpful for squashing bugs and soothing out parts of the game.[/p][p][/p][p]All the changes we've made:[/p]
  • [p]Store the previous monitor before switching[/p]
  • [p]Fixed missing localisation texts[/p]
  • [p]Fixed overlapping text on the results screen for some languages[/p]
  • [p]Fixed zooming while digging[/p]
  • [p]Check for blank user reports before sending[/p]
  • [p]Tweaked some localisation[/p]
  • [p]Added Japanese [/p]
  • [p]Added mouth animation[/p]
  • [p]Added blinking animation[/p]
  • [p]Made first dig easier[/p]
  • [p]Capped min zoom[/p]
  • [p]Added new skins[/p]
  • [p]Added end game loop and permanent boost[/p]
  • [p]Hide mask during end scene[/p]
  • [p]Fixed ore pop up not showing in full screen mode[/p]
  • [p]New monolith shader[/p]
  • [p]Tweaked ore name[/p]
  • [p]Tweaked skydomes[/p]
  • [p]Added textures to level select[/p]
  • [p]Patched Unity vulnerability[/p]
[p][/p][p]Don't forget to wishlist so you'll be notified when the full game comes out next week ːsteamhappyː[/p]

Community Localisation

[p]Thanks to Lz7zera we now have Portuguese (Brazil) localisation in the game!ːsteamhappyː[/p][p][/p][p]If you would also like to contribute localisation in your language then drop by the discord :)[/p][p][/p][p]Other changes:[/p]
  • [p]Added a sound when you've found all the artefacts in a zone [/p]

Steam Deck Support

[p]Want to manage a space colony and mine asteroid on the go?[/p][p]Now you can with official Steam Deck and gamepad support! ːsteamhappyː[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]https://bsky.app/profile/mechabit.co.uk/post/3lzkwjvuvls2b[/p][p][/p][p]Other changes:[/p]
  • [p]Allow clicking with A button and right trigger[/p]
  • [p]Disable ui while dialogue is displayed[/p]
  • [p]Resume previous click through state after restart[/p]
  • [p]Add gamepad mouse in full screen mode[/p]
  • [p]Force full screen on Steam Deck[/p]
  • [p]Rotate asteroid and colony with the right stick[/p]
  • [p]Disable transparent window on Steam Deck[/p]
  • [p]Add localisation support[/p]
  • [p]Changed ore reveal sound[/p]
  • [p]Monitor switch bug fix[/p]
  • [p]Fixed stuck ore if you quit mid animation[/p]
  • [p]Quicker cluster bomb [/p]
  • [p]Quicker transition animation [/p]
  • [p]Fixed flickering trails at min zoom[/p]
  • [p]Higher max zoom on colony[/p]
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