Hello Operators,

Were excited to update you as we conclude the first week of our post-holiday cleanup! This week, we focused on core systems that set the foundation for a smoother and more customizable experience in Cepheus Protocol. Join us in a special livestream to discuss what weve achieved and where were headed next!

First Week Cleanup Progress - Core System Refinements

This week, we tackled several key areas based on your feedback and our development goals. Heres a breakdown of what we accomplished:

Programming Related Tasks

RTS Fog of War Optimization: Streamlined the Fog of War system for better performance and simplified its setup for future content.
Custom Game Settings Expansion: Began mapping out the total amount of adjustments we will be expanding next week for Custom game settings after more of the new core is established on the C++ side of things.
Chelsey AI Redesign: Overhauled Chelseys AI to make her less frustrating and more balanced, addressing long-standing community concerns. A few examples would be her Pod state and being able to sometimes attack people in that state , how she handles falling from helicopters and removed all teleporting logic for bug fixes and implemented a newer system.
Alternative Start Mode: Introduced the groundwork for a new modevoted in by the communitythat allows players to start without Chelsey and her Lieutenants, offering a fresh gameplay experience. This alternative start mode initiates the virus via the "CROW" movement detonating 6-10 explosives to release a weaponized form of the Pangu Virus.

Doctrines/General Team Updates

Chelseys final model is still W.I.P . He needs to focus a bit more on the Cheeks & Nose to make it fall more in line with the Concept. He should be done sometime this weekend
The Radiomans "Relay" ability mesh was done and imported into the engine
Efrain is still working on details on new grenade types
We are starting the process of finishing the Airstrikes going into next week

These updates reflect our ongoing efforts to refine the gameplay experience and incorporate your suggestions.

Livestream Details

Dont miss this in-depth look at our first week of progress and the road ahead. Heres where and when to tune in: When: January 4, 2025 5 PM EST Where to Watch:

What to Expect

During the livestream, well:

Recap our first week of cleanup, focusing on core systems and optimizations.
Showcase the new Chelsey AI improvements and discuss the design philosophy behind the changes.
Highlight the development of the alternative start mode and how it will affect gameplay.
Answer your questions during a live Q&A session with the development team.

Your participation and feedback are key to shaping the future of Cepheus Protocol, and were eager to share our progress with you.

Next Steps

With these initial refinements underway, were continuing to build on your feedback and enhance every aspect of the game. Stay tuned for further updates as we move forward together.

Review the Final Poll Results

Were actively reviewing the final results from the Year in Review Poll 2024. Check out the results yourself to see what the community prioritized as we plan the next stages of development! Stay Frosty, The Cepheus Protocol Team ```

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Cepheus Protocol

Halcyon Winds Developer

Halcyon Winds Publisher

2020-05-15 Release

Indie Strategy Adventure Simulation Singleplayer EA Tags

Game News Posts: 143

🎹🖱️Keyboard + Mouse

Very Positive (2253 reviews)

https://cepheusprotocol.com/

Steam Store

Game is not tagged as available on Linux on Steam.

The Pangu Virus has been unleashed in San Francisco, turning thousands of innocent lives into mindless beasts that feel no pain and have no fear of death. With each passing hour, the Pangu Virus evolves, creating new and ever more horrific mutations with one goal in mind… Spread.

You are Captain Winter, a military officer fighting alongside the Center for Epidemic Research and Control(CERC). With a massive arsenal and the resources of the US Government behind it, you and CERC will stop at nothing to ensure the terror of the Pangu Virus does not escalate beyond containment, even if a whole city and millions of lives must be sacrificed.

Cepheus Protocol is inspired by classic RTS games such as Company of Heroes and World in Conflict, alongside the book World War Z.
Survive if you can against a relentless enemy that evolves and grows more powerful with each day.
Build specialized units from a variety of bases that can be placed anywhere in the open-world map.
Battle those infected by the Pangu Virus across four open-world islands, featuring unique and challenging environments.
Choose from three combat tiers that play to your style. Each tier has specialized units, equipment, and weaponry.
Engage a relentless horde of infected which numbers grow larger and stronger with each territory captured as you battle for control of San Francisco.
Hunt Patient Zero, who races across the city seizing territory. Each capture zone increases her population as the virus spreads and possesses all organic matter.
Form an alliance or side against the Anarchist and Police factions, which struggle to survive among the madness that has enveloped San Francisco.

Note: Steam Remote Play is for allowing your friends to try out the game if you already have purchased it. It's not for online co-op: that is is planned in the current roadmap, but is not complete yet

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