Flashing Lights 1.0 Coming Soon (05/15/2023)
Launching in June 2018 Flashing Lights represented the dream of one developer to create their perfect emergency services game. It turns out lots of other players shared that dream, and 5 years on we are still overwhelmed by the love and support our growing community has for Flashing Lights.
The current version of the game is unrecognisable from the version launched into early access, but we know we still have a lot of work left to do. You have so much feedback and so many features you want to see, and Nils shares your passion.
However, 5 years is a long time to be in early access, so we have decided to make the next update 1.0.
[h2]What to expect from 1.0[/h2]
We have completely updated all of the menus to improve usability and introduced mouse navigation. This has been a highly requested update.
We are implementing some tutorials to help new players get started.
You’ll also find visual upgrades to Beach Town, adding new props, buildings, piers, and lifeguard lookout posts! This adds more life to areas of the world for players to explore.
[h2]1.0 First Look[/h2]
Can’t wait for us to make 1.0 live? You can get the latest version early by signing up to the unstable branch by doing the following.
- Load up Steam and head to your library
- Right click on Flashing Lights and then select "Properties"
- Head to the Beta tab and in the drop down select "unstable_test_branch" (no password needed)
- This will then download the new update for you
That said, we know there are many more fixes and features that you all want to see. We know we are not done so think of 1.0 as just the beginning. We thank you for your continued support and can’t wait to share our future updates with you all.
[h2]What's next for Flashing Lights?[/h2]
[h3]K9s[/h3]
We know this is something you are all excited about. We will be adding K9 Units to Police and Fire departments, aiding you in rescue missions and a variety of police actions and callouts. We’ll also be adding additional vehicles so your 4-legged friend can ride along.
[h3]Day/Night Cycle[/h3]
A day/night cycle and weather systems are in progress. These systems will add depth and reality to the Flashing Lights universe.
[h3]AI Backup[/h3]
For all you lone rangers who need some support, we’ve got your back. AI backup is under development.
[h3]Plus[/h3]
Additional Fixes, Callouts and Optimisation.
If you want to be part of the community that helps shape the development, then join us on Discord.
Thank you for all your continued feedback and support.
We couldn’t do it without you!
Remember 1.0 is just the beginning.
[h3]Full Patch Notes[/h3]
New
- Main Menu visual update and cursor navigation added
- Ingame Role, Character and Escape menus updated
- Multiplayer Commands menu updated (Mute, Kick, Ban, Unban)
- Beach Town updated
- Added player spawn points to City East departments
- Added NPCs at police and fire departments and EMS clinics
- Added more destructable props at Cod Town and Beach Town (Box Piles and Outdoor Furniture)
- Parked cars added to Beach Town and Cod Town (with violations: Blocking Hydrants and No Parking)
- When creating server now has option to set it Continuous or not, if set OFF server shuts down after host leaves the game
- Bad word and weblink filter added to text chat and server/player names
Tutorials
- Button prompts on screen, toggle on/off with F8
- Tutorials added for Police, Fire and EMS. It pops up when selected role has less than 250 Reputation Points or can be found at Esc menu under Tutorials
Missions
- Shoplifting [id 1000] and Armed Robbery [id 1001] moved to buildings with interiors across the map
- Diner locations added to call "Structure Fire with Possible Entrapment [id 2003]"
- Spread callouts across the map, affected calls:
Person with Gun [id 1002],
Suspicious Activity [id 1005],
Reported intoxicated persons [id 1006],
Arsonist [id 1013],
Vehicle blocking driveway or access [id 1015],
Dumpster Fire [id 2001],
Vehicle Fire [id 2002],
Motor Vehicle Collision [id 3000],
Hit and Run [id 3002]
Changes
- MDT now can be open/closed with Left Shift, Cursor on/off with Left Alt
- Updated MDT on-screen visual look
- Changed the input for ladder control's mouse on/off to the new default Left Alt
Fixes
- Speed zone registration updated for traffic NPCs
- Speeding tickets didn't show area speed for multiplayer clients
- Texture mods loading fixed for rescue trucks
- NPC traffic still reacting to lights and sirens when player had them turned off
- EMS player falling through floor when pushing stretcher in city police station
- Fixed some floating buildings in City and City Marina
- Some environment objects optimized (electricity poles, fences)
- Updated crown vic type car's speeds and engine sound
- Loud engine noises when open Vehicle Menu
- Leaving multiplayer game could show broken lobby texts
- After trying to join banned game, the menu could get stuck
The current version of the game is unrecognisable from the version launched into early access, but we know we still have a lot of work left to do. You have so much feedback and so many features you want to see, and Nils shares your passion.
However, 5 years is a long time to be in early access, so we have decided to make the next update 1.0.
[h2]What to expect from 1.0[/h2]
We have completely updated all of the menus to improve usability and introduced mouse navigation. This has been a highly requested update.
We are implementing some tutorials to help new players get started.
You’ll also find visual upgrades to Beach Town, adding new props, buildings, piers, and lifeguard lookout posts! This adds more life to areas of the world for players to explore.
[h2]1.0 First Look[/h2]
Can’t wait for us to make 1.0 live? You can get the latest version early by signing up to the unstable branch by doing the following.
- Load up Steam and head to your library
- Right click on Flashing Lights and then select "Properties"
- Head to the Beta tab and in the drop down select "unstable_test_branch" (no password needed)
- This will then download the new update for you
That said, we know there are many more fixes and features that you all want to see. We know we are not done so think of 1.0 as just the beginning. We thank you for your continued support and can’t wait to share our future updates with you all.
[h2]What's next for Flashing Lights?[/h2]
[h3]K9s[/h3]
We know this is something you are all excited about. We will be adding K9 Units to Police and Fire departments, aiding you in rescue missions and a variety of police actions and callouts. We’ll also be adding additional vehicles so your 4-legged friend can ride along.
[h3]Day/Night Cycle[/h3]
A day/night cycle and weather systems are in progress. These systems will add depth and reality to the Flashing Lights universe.
[h3]AI Backup[/h3]
For all you lone rangers who need some support, we’ve got your back. AI backup is under development.
[h3]Plus[/h3]
Additional Fixes, Callouts and Optimisation.
If you want to be part of the community that helps shape the development, then join us on Discord.
Thank you for all your continued feedback and support.
We couldn’t do it without you!
Remember 1.0 is just the beginning.
[h3]Full Patch Notes[/h3]
New
- Main Menu visual update and cursor navigation added
- Ingame Role, Character and Escape menus updated
- Multiplayer Commands menu updated (Mute, Kick, Ban, Unban)
- Beach Town updated
- Added player spawn points to City East departments
- Added NPCs at police and fire departments and EMS clinics
- Added more destructable props at Cod Town and Beach Town (Box Piles and Outdoor Furniture)
- Parked cars added to Beach Town and Cod Town (with violations: Blocking Hydrants and No Parking)
- When creating server now has option to set it Continuous or not, if set OFF server shuts down after host leaves the game
- Bad word and weblink filter added to text chat and server/player names
Tutorials
- Button prompts on screen, toggle on/off with F8
- Tutorials added for Police, Fire and EMS. It pops up when selected role has less than 250 Reputation Points or can be found at Esc menu under Tutorials
Missions
- Shoplifting [id 1000] and Armed Robbery [id 1001] moved to buildings with interiors across the map
- Diner locations added to call "Structure Fire with Possible Entrapment [id 2003]"
- Spread callouts across the map, affected calls:
Person with Gun [id 1002],
Suspicious Activity [id 1005],
Reported intoxicated persons [id 1006],
Arsonist [id 1013],
Vehicle blocking driveway or access [id 1015],
Dumpster Fire [id 2001],
Vehicle Fire [id 2002],
Motor Vehicle Collision [id 3000],
Hit and Run [id 3002]
Changes
- MDT now can be open/closed with Left Shift, Cursor on/off with Left Alt
- Updated MDT on-screen visual look
- Changed the input for ladder control's mouse on/off to the new default Left Alt
Fixes
- Speed zone registration updated for traffic NPCs
- Speeding tickets didn't show area speed for multiplayer clients
- Texture mods loading fixed for rescue trucks
- NPC traffic still reacting to lights and sirens when player had them turned off
- EMS player falling through floor when pushing stretcher in city police station
- Fixed some floating buildings in City and City Marina
- Some environment objects optimized (electricity poles, fences)
- Updated crown vic type car's speeds and engine sound
- Loud engine noises when open Vehicle Menu
- Leaving multiplayer game could show broken lobby texts
- After trying to join banned game, the menu could get stuck