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BUILD 0.36



Hey, folks! Another update is released. There are improvements for the world design, new quests, a brand new mechanic and, of course, some bug fixes and optimizations.

ROADMAP


Roadmap was updated.

I'd like to remind you that now you can vote for tasks you like. Voting system will help us to get your feedback about which features you’d like to see as soon as possible, so please, take some time to vote for tasks you’re fond of. You can do that by clicking cards and using ‘Vote’ button on the right. You can also ‘Watch’ any card to get updates on your mail.

If you never heard about our roadmap before, you can learn more here.



CHANGELOG


ːdwYellowStarː means community choice, alterations made with your feedback.

WORLD
  • improved a cave occupied by scalphunters in Windscream Canyon ːdwYellowStarː
  • gates with crushing device in Outcast Camp replaced with defensive barricade
  • added Outcast Farmer's farm around E.D.E.N. generator
  • improved roads near Outcast Camp ːdwYellowStarː
  • added locked doors and chests with loot throughout the world


ENVIRONMENT
  • added new appearance for Old Outcast, he's Herbalist now
  • added violet material for E.D.E.N. Generator sphere
  • old beds replaced with new ones with linens and sleeping bags


QUESTS
  • added new quest Tools for Herbalist
  • added new quest Ragpicker's Store Heist


MECHANICS

This update brings new mechanic to the game. Lockpicking. We were working on this feature for a long time, and now proud to share it with you. Keep in mind, though, that this is probably not the final iteration, so your feedback will be really important.



What do we have at the moment? There are two types of locks in the world of Exoplanet: mechanic and digital. You need a key to open a mechanic lock or a code to open a digital one. But since Jack is not very law-abiding guy, other methods also could come in handy, ain’t it? And all you have to do is to find the right type of lockpicks.

How does it work? Every lock has ‘health’ and every lockpick can damage it for certain amount. Lockpicks breaks during the process. When lock’s health disappears, it unlocks. Locks could be pretty simple but you can also find complex ones with more health, so it is wise to get as many lockpicks as you can find.



We also have some plans for padlocks. So far they are usually no more than a decorative element but we would like to add a possibility of breaking them with an accurate shot.

Anyway, let us know what you think and do not hesitate to share your thoughts with us.

ANIMATIONS
  • added new walking and running animations for Jack (no weapons)
ENGINE
  • fixed a bug with audio playback: random sounds no longer play instead of intended ones ːdwYellowStarː
  • minor bug fixes and optimization
BUG / CRASH REPORTS


If you are experienced a crash or found a bug, let us know via special crash reporter tool. It shows up when the game crashes but you can also send a report in-game with F1 button.


Keep in mind, that crash reporter makes an in-game screenshot when you press F1 so you might want to be sure that the visual problem you’re referring to will be captured. Enter your email and a short description of a bug or describe last actions before the crash.

You can also let us know about your problem on technical support forum or via Discord channel.

KNOWN ISSUES / SOLUTIONS


If there's no sound after the game's loading, try to alt-tab to Windows and then go back to the game.

If you're stuck / hero doesn't move, F5 (quick save) and F9 (quick load) can help you in such matters.

If you have a weak PC or a laptop (especially the ones with Intel integrated graphics), we highly recommend to launch Exoplanet from its folder, not via Steam.

Keep in mind that integrated graphic cards are not supported despite the fact that we do our best to make it possible. At the moment, there's a chance you can run the game but your performance probably won't be good enough to enjoy Exoplanet.

If you have BitDefender antivirus and can't launch the game, please unblock Exoplanet's .exe.

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