Major Rework Update (TEST AVAILABLE)

Big thanks again to all supporters that bought the game in Early Access. I can safely continue developing the game - moving steadily towards full release. Here's the gist of what I've been doing the past month:

(all of this is obviously a work in-progress - feedback appreciated!)

* REMADE MAIN MENU

Clean, minimalist emphasizing a return to a basic style of the game itself

* NEW MENU COLOR SCHEME

Simple militaristic in-game menus color scheme

* ADDED SERVER GREET MESSAGE

A new "Source engine" style greet message when joining the game. Shows basic game info + modifiers + greet message (editable by admin)

* ADDED FLAG CAPTURE CAM AND WIN CAM

If somebody captures a flag or wins a match in deathmatch he/she gets highlighted

* BETTER PERFORMANCER AND FASTER LOADING TIMES
Can't emphasize enough how much time and effort has gone into making this game FAST!
Everything is faster including the dedicated server and in-game editor!

* REWORKED NET CODE
I rewrote a bunch of the netcode and fixed multiple network issues. Net code is MUCH smoother now. However there are some new bugs which I'll be fixing in the upcoming weeks.

* ADDED CLIENT/SERVER C# SCRIPTING
A big addition for modders and server admins. The top-level scripts governing Rules like Capture the Flag have been moved to C# scripts available for everyone to modify. Also game mode files have been moved to editable .json files. Super easy to create new game modes now!

* EDITOR IMPROVEMENTS, FIXES AND BETTER UI LAYOUT

* CLASSIC MAPS REMADE

A community effort - thanks to all the contributors!


dm_rok remade by prototype


All DM Arena maps remade by darDar

* NEW COMMUNITY MAPS







* FUN STUFF FROM THE DISCORD COMMUNITY





* MULTIPLAYER TESTING HAS BEGUN THIS WEEK


Come join if you want to help out!

last but not least...

* I'M REMAKING THE VISUALS AGAIN
I was heading towards a public release this month but after network tests I feel the game isn't up to my standard. I feel the visuals and game feel aren't there. I decided to postpone a public release and return back to the drawing board... So I'm experimenting with improving the visual style. Here's a screenshot of a test called "comics + Apocalypse Now":



Stay tuned for more...

The TEST version - so everything I mentioned here - is available to play on the Steam testing branch.
To access the test version:
1. In Steam Library [right click] Soldat 2 - Properties... Betas... TESTING
2. Password: transhumandesign

Join Discord if you need help,
https://discord.gg/stW9Jm4Nuk

Have fun!
MM