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Halloween 2020 Update

[h2]INTRUDERS.[/h2]
Been a minute, yes?

Well it's Halloween so you know the DUSK Dudes were gonna come visit ya.



But this year we're not just bringing back Spooky DUSKWorld...

Even though we have totally done that and you should play DUSKWorld with us this weekend in

OUR DISCORD.



We've also updated both the DUSK SDK... AND THE MAIN GAME?!

That's right, thanks to our work on the Nintendo Switch™ verison of DUSK (which we just delayed, sorry) we've been making lots of performance improvements to DUSK.

GOOD NEWS is that some of those improvements are making it back into the PC Version.

[h3]STARTING TODAY.[/h3]

Loading tunes? WHAT TUNES.



You will now load into DUSK almost instantly after the initial DOS bootup sequence. YOU'RE WELCOME.

Don't ask how we did it...

(You can also now add a "-skip-dos" launch option to skip the FakeDOS intro screen entirely.)

But you shouldn't because it's super cool and retro.

We've also re-written the achievement manager, as it contributed to a significant performance loss.

[h3]Shorter loads. Better performance. For DUSK. In 2020. Damn right.[/h3]
But the DUSK SDK has also gotten a host of updates!

BEHOLD
  • Heavily optimized startup code, which fixes the infamously long "loading tunes" screen.
  • Fixed health and armor being incorrect after loading a save on a custom level.
  • Lighting accuracy in Quake 1 BSP (v29) maps has been improved.
  • Cartdogs no longer spawn without a model.
  • Wendigos now correctly spawn invisible.
  • Missing models will now display as a cube.
  • Idle animations in custom models will now play correctly.
  • Added a -skip-dos launch option to skip the FakeDOS intro screen.
  • Fixed a bug that caused music (and possibly other assets) to occasionally fail to load.
  • Significantly reduced texture allocations when atlasing lightmap data, resulting in faster map loads and better performance.
And YES, Custom weapons, Steam Workshop and Co-Op are still coming.

In addition to that, some things we've added to the console version (like the weapon wheel) will be making it back to the PC Version... SOON™

(You can see the weapon wheel in action below)
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
However, the PC version will also be getting ALL NEW features such as...

[h3]A CLASSIC HUD[/h3]
(By the one and only HDOOMguy)


Oh yes.

What, did you think we were ever even close to done here?

DUSKMods.com grows EVERY DAY.
The NEW BLOOD GALLERY grows EVERY DAY.



THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING.

Oh, also DUSK merch is back in stock.



Thanks as always for your support ːleatherneckː

It's been a pretty crazy 2 years since we were SUPPOSED to launch DUSK 1.0, but you have proven time and time again that you are all...

WORTHY


https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/DUSK/

DUSK DONE QUICK



[h3]Think you play DUSK fast? Not THIS FAST.[/h3]

UPDATE: THE 18:18 RUN IS NOW UP ON YOUTUBE
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
Tune into Summer Games Done Quick on Sunday, August 16th to see DUSK done FASTER THAN EVER.

BEHOLD THE FULL SGDQ SCHEDULE
  • Run by B.G.B
  • Commentary by SOME NERDY NOOB
  • Special guest appearances by DUSK Dad David Szymanski and Rad Chad Dave Oshry (sup)

[h3]And to celebrate DUSK being done SO FAST - we're having a FAST SALE.[/h3]

[h2]*DUSK IS 25% OFF ALL WEEKEND*[/h2]
[h3]SO ACT FAST, GO FAST, BE FAST.[/h3]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/DUSK/

Custom Music Is Here!



Since the DUSK SDK entered alpha...
it's been amazing seeing all the stuff you HERETICS have come up with.

And now we've added CUSTOM MUSIC to the mix.

You know what that means...

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
That's right, you can now add ANY music you want to custom DUSK levels.

So play Half Life maps in DUSK with DOOM music. GO AHEAD, WE DARE YA.

Or just play Quake in DUSK!

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
We've also added:
  • Support for custom level names in stats and the end level screen
  • Support for .lit files (it's LIT)
  • Support for .ent files
  • We're now Now running on Unity 2020.1.0b1!

And more! Full patch notes HERE

SEE YOU FOR THE NEXT UPDATE, INTRUDERS ːleatherneckː

https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/DUSK/

DUSK Origin PC Giveaway



[h2]WONDERFUL... isn't it?!

But WHY are we doing this?

Because We Love You and We Hate Money!

And because you're all.... WORTHY.[/h2]

ENTER TO WIN NOW: https://www.originpc.com/Landing/2020/new-blood-giveaway

Specs:

ORIGIN PC MILLENNIUM
Case: ORIGIN PC MILLENNIUM
Processor: Intel Core i7-9700K 8-Core 3.6GHz (4.9GHz TurboBoost)
Motherboard: MSI Z390 Gaming Edge AC Motherboard
Graphics Card: 8GB EVGA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080
Power Supply: 750 Watt EVGA SuperNOVA G3
System Cooling: CORSAIR Hydro X Stage 3 Liquid Cooling - Hardline
Memory: CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4 3000MHz
Operating System Drive (Primary): 250GB Seagate BarraCuda SSD
Storage Drive: 3TB ORIGIN PC Approved HDD
Operating System: Windows 10 Home
Warranty: Lifetime 24/7 U.S. Based Support and Lifetime Free Labor. 1 Year Part Replacement & 45 Day Shipping Warranty
ORIGIN Recovery: ORIGIN Recovery USB 3.0 Flash Drive
Total Value: $2760
Giveaway starts on 2/21/2020 12:00 AM
Giveaway ends on 3/19/2020 11:59 PM


GOOD LUCK, INTRUDERS! https://www.originpc.com/Landing/2020/new-blood-giveaway

https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/DUSK/

DUSK SDK (Alpha) + MODS Available NOW!



Intruders! You have waited LONG ENOUGH.

After a little over a month of pre-alpha testing we are FINALLY ready to announce that...

[h3]The DUSK SDK + Modding Alpha is NOW available to the WORLD! [/h3]
Why? Because you're all... WORTHY

There are already close to *50* DUSK Mods of all shapes and sizes out in the wild including...

Incredible levels:



Very necessary sounds.
https://youtu.be/5xpRWfvMt9Y https://youtu.be/nfBSz9xIFvQ
Some UNUSUAL textures...


The classics...


And of course... memes.


The OFFICIAL home of DUSK mods can be found at Mod.io at DUSKMods.com


We will also of course be supporting The OG... Moddb.

Oh, Steam Workshop? Coming SOON™

But that's not all...

You can already play the majority of Quake INSIDE OF DUSK.


You can start loading Half Life maps INSIDE OF DUSK.


And for some reason you can soon play DUSK inside of DOOM. (wat)
https://youtu.be/VE5uYZgoe5k
But this is ONLY THE BEGINNING.

What's coming NEXT?
  • Custom models (create new enemies!)
  • Scripting (create events!)
  • Custom weapons (chainsaws?!)
  • Custom Music (BFG DIVISION ON LOOP)
  • Full GoldSrc support (Play Ricochet in DUSK!)
  • Dev Console (Press ~ to win)
  • Steam Workshop (You know it)
  • Making it completely open source (DUSK is for everyone!)

But enough talk! First you'll select the SDK branch in your DUSK game properties to get on the path to
WORTHINESS

We want to make the DUSK modding scene as open and robust as possible!

So what are you waiting for?!

Start MAPPING

start MODDING

Start PLAYING

And remember...

We've said it before and we'll say it again...

THIS is only the beginning. ːbigjohnː

https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/DUSK/