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Next Update Sneak Peeks

Hey y'all!

I'd say it's about time to start sharing some sneak peeks from the next update! So here's the first batch but stay tuned for more as we get closer to the release.

(our Twitter, IG and Discord got to see some of these early)

[h2]Alright, here's the confirmed stuff so far[/h2]

[h3]New Drills[/h3]

Drill upgrades are finally going to change the actual look of the drill as well. Check out the T3 and T2 drills!





[h3]Gunner Seat[/h3]

Will let you take full control of your drillship turrets one at a time but with the ability to switch between them easily.



[h3]Melee Attack[/h3]

At first, the plan was to add an actual melee weapon but then the team and I have collectively agreed that this capoeira kick will fit the game better.

still a work in progress tho

[h3]Armor and Health Restoring Devices[/h3]

When used, this device will instantly restore your armor (there's going to be the same exact device but for health as well). There are 4 charges, after that, you will have to wait for cooldown. This will give you a big advantage when defending your drillship.



[h3]Upgraded Pickaxe[/h3]

Like the default pickaxe but better.



[h3]Item Dropping[/h3]

Let's have a moment of silence for all the items that were accidentally destroyed while people were attempting to drop them on the ground.

But no more. From the next update on, you will be actually able to drop them. And when you do, one of these boxes will fly out of you with the item in it so somebody else can pick it up.



[h3]Basic Steam Workshop integration[/h3]

By basic, we really mean only being able to download/upload basic mods that can change values such as health, damage, speed, etc. Bigger and better integration will come in a future update later on. With this, we're just trying to set the modding foundation.

[h2]Something that won't be in the next update but I still wanted to show you[/h2]

Got some new concept art for how the male character could possibly look in the future.



[h2]More sneak peeks are coming[/h2]

Have a great Easter everyone and thank you so much for the support!

- Rich


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Combat Update Localization

Hey everybody!

Just released a small update focused on localization. A larger announcement is coming later this month with sneak peeks from the next major update. So keep an eye out and take care!

[h3]New[/h3]
  • Added Japanese translation
  • Updated all the other translations

[h3]Fixes[/h3]
  • Fixed intro not translated after switching language
  • Fixed text size in options for translated texts

- Rich

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Combat Update Coldfix

Heyy!

More fixes and changes just went live. Hopefully, this Coldfix will wrap up the Combat Update and we will be able to start working on the next one!

[h3]Fixes[/h3]
  • Fixed issue where backpack stayed in lava pools, now it gets destroyed
  • Basement work tables are now indestructible
  • Fixed issue where small panel settings could not be used in certain situations
  • Fixed issue where clients did not see bullet holes in objects
  • Fixed issue with door frame colliders, where COGs would shoot through
  • Fixed issue where certain symbols in names caused errors
  • Fixed Dead end screen stuck in the main menu
  • Fixed multiple areas where player got stuck
  • Fixed problem where the client did not see revive highlight after reconnect
  • Fixed low energy error that did not show when drillship energy low
  • Fixed issues with using bed in multiplayer
  • Weapon crosshair is no longer visible in drillship movement animations
  • Chests on the wall can no longer be accessed from behind a wall
  • Fixed disconnect animations on client not triggering properly
  • Drillship doesn't clip through terrain on Flat Trail landing site when surfacing anymore
  • Fixed missing damage indicator overlay
  • Fixed not being able to revive host on max distance while crouching
  • Fixed research worktable collisions


[h3]Improvements[/h3]
  • Players can now mention their Discord name when sending feedback
  • Changed order of essential event quests, energy quest is now the top priority
  • Set maximum spawn limit on COG units, to avoid issues in games with custom settings
  • Added help texts on front boiler visible in the right bottom corner
  • Removed shadows below player in 1st person (no flying gun and perfect sphere shadow, when looking at other players you can see their shadows)
  • Added list priorities to quests, most important quests are now at the top of the quest log and HUD list
  • Adjusted players death view
  • Large improvements on player revive system
  • Increased intervals between drillship errors to 45 seconds (low ammo, no coal, full inventory)
  • Players can now cancel drillship surface or descent order within a limited time after the sequence started
  • Added low health warning overlay that informs you about critical low health
  • You don't have to stand perfectly still anymore in order to heal, revive or armor up somebody
  • Attack sound level can be now adjusted with the same slider as drillship siren
  • Added chat messages when players join or leave a multiplayer game
  • All drillships now surface faster due to shortening the underground path they have to follow each surfacing procedure
  • Increased time it takes for another COG drillship to spawn after a COG drillship was destroyed to 180 seconds
  • Increased bullet velocity for player's SMG, Gatling, Revolver, Shotgun
  • Updated Send feedback screen with different UI and extra buttons for easier access to LOGs, Crashes, etc.
  • Periscope is now part of the drillship by default, accessible from the front boiler pilot wheel
  • Changed button names and swapped the order of buttons in bed, to avoid confusion


[h3]Known Bugs[/h3]
  • Multiplayer chat bug - one message gets sent multiple times
  • Game crashes when player is climbing out of the submarine
  • Items in cargo modules not visible to players and production modules


If any of these known bugs happen to you, please immediately use the send feedback system and make sure to check the boxes that send us the log and save. Thanks!

- Rich


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Combat Update Hotfix

Hey everyone!

We pushed a small hotfix so if you haven't been able to join someone in co-op, it might be because you have different versions of the game (you can see the version number in the main or ESC menu). So make sure to update.

[h3]Biggest Improvements[/h3]
  • Added worktables to all blast shelters
  • Improved revolver iron sight for better view and accuracy
  • Revive tool can be crafted on worktables from start of the game


[h3]Improvements[/h3]
  • Decreased HP of all interior objects
  • All human ammo does little bit of damage even outside of shooting range
  • Player character no longer ignors cave lighting
  • Ammo stacks were decreased for better convenience when taking ammo from cargo


[h3]Fixes[/h3]
  • Fixed issue where cave attack quest could unlock before drillship upgrade quest
  • Fixed wrong icon on Damage Drillship T2 quest
  • Fixed wrong icons on new turret modules scrap recipes
  • Fixed some buttons shining in caves
  • Fixed a bug where cogs would throw grenades close in front of them


Based on the ridiculous number of notifications I've been getting everywhere, it seems that you guys are enjoying the Combat Update!

- Rich


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Steampunk survival game Volcanoids has a huge combat upgrade

Stuck on an island where the volcano is erupting constantly, Volcanoids is an interesting setting for a survival game that gives you a big moving drill for a base.

Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2021/01/steampunk-survival-game-volcanoids-has-a-huge-combat-upgrade