Hey all,
We are compiling launch candidates of all 9 maps for deployment testing. Unless we discover a really game breaking bug, it will likely be set dwell on Steam public beta August 1st. Just certainly one of our ranges can take as much as 20 HOURS to compile, so it may be fairly the method to check closing maps. Major points discovered by group testing will both be fastened in a later hotfix, or with the discharge of the remainder of the chapters. Before you’ll be able to leap in and assist us beta take a look at this Xen factor, please take a fast take a look at a few of our identified points (to assist keep away from duplicate suggestions on issues we’re already conscious of):
-Linux is launching, however we’re nonetheless engaged on getting the graphics to show correctly. We apologize for this taking so lengthy.
-You will see massive black voids within the ranges in the event you look again the way in which you got here. These are the areaportals (a method used for optimisation) not interacting accurately with the fog/xog. We have a easy repair for this that may go in for later patches.
-Some props have the incorrect materials properties. This is most noticeable in Gonarch the place it appears like you might be strolling on packing containers as a substitute of rocks.
-We have drastically elevated efficiency throughout all maps, however there’s nonetheless a noticeable body drop within the Xen swamps as you permit the door into the decrease swamp.
-Beneathicles (underwater barnacles) don’t reply to Gluon or explosive harm. This makes them a little bit of a ache to clear, however can be fastened!
-Long leap sound impact typically performs on map load. We haven’t but been in a position to pinpoint why this his taking place or why it solely occurs on some computer systems.
-Knockback Houndeyes often push you into and thru partitions, inflicting the participant to get caught.
-Occasional crash to desktop in Gonarch Chapter. We suppose it’s one thing associated to the mortar assault.
-In order to repair a crash, HEV crystal chargers briefly wouldn’t have a dynamic gentle.
-Bebcrabs typically stroll on 2 legs as a substitute of 4… it’s hilarious.
-Gonarch can often run previous you in an vital chase sequence. We have tweaked the map to repair this, however it could nonetheless occur.
We needed to speak about these first, so gamers know what’s on the market earlier than they dive in. As at all times, you probably have any points or crashes please go to our Discord[discord.gg] or put up them on the Steam forums (keep away from questions within the information replace as it’s actually arduous to answer them).
A private because of all of the devs who burnt some critical midnight oil getting this collectively. We will put up one other information replace when the replace goes dwell!
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