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Development Update January Progress & Playtesting Plans!

Hey everyone, Following our recent podcast, we wanted to share a quick development update! While were slightly behind schedule, progress is still moving forward. The next major milestone is internal playtesting on the RTS Coop Test map. Also consider checking out the last Podcast to catch up on the context of this post on Youtube or Spotify https://youtu.be/5fM7Y9U809k

Formation System Near Completion!

Were 3-5 workdays from finalizing the Formation System! Once completed, only minor tweaks will be needed when helicopters and ground vehicles return.

Playtest Timeline 1-2 Weeks Away!

Our current estimate places the playtest within the next 1-2 weeks. This initial phase will focus on infantry mechanics and co-op gameplay, while vehicles, helicopters, DNA, and Doctrines will be excluded for now. The biggest hurdle remaining is replicating our custom ability system and performing stress testing to ensure a stable multiplayer experience. Once this is completed, well be ready to move forward.

Stage 1 Core Systems & Playtest Preparation

Core Systems & Mechanics

Formation System (Infantry & Combined Assaults)
RTS Ragdoll Optimization
Silencer Toggle Replication
Basic Combat System for CERC & Infected
Implementing Our New Ability System with Replication Support
- The current grenade system in this older prototype is being converted into an ability
- Fire in the Air, Cone of Fire, Headshot Mechanics . These are the first ability to be reimplemented to "test" the system before we scale up in stage 2 of the Doctrines implementation.

Tactical & UI Improvements

Minimap & Tactical Map Ping System
Fire Mode Replication
Weather System
Patrol & Attack Move
Rules of Engagement (ROE) & Visual Options

Structures & Engineer Finalization (Tuesday-Wednesday)

Operators gain a blueprint-based building system
Engineer Building Finalization
Base Infected Structures (Logic Pending)

Stage 2 Expanding Gameplay (Begins after Stage 1 Playtest)

Doctrines (Non-Vehicle) Airstrikes, passive upgrades, structure changes
DNA System Research Tree
Turrets
Formation System for Vehicles (Air & Ground)
Vehicles (Final Step in Stage 2)

Stage 3 Pandemic & Custom Game Options

Pandemic Start & Late-Game Progression (Completed)
Civilian Evacuation
Crow Movement biological weapon attack (Alternative Mode) Virus spreads naturally (No LT/Chelsey)
Expanded Custom Game Options Walk-Only, Health Scaling, Moddable Settings

Catch Us Live Weekly Saturdays at 5 PM EST!

Stay up to date with our weekly live podcasts every Saturday at 5 PM EST, where we discuss development progress, upcoming features, and answer community questions. Missed the live stream? You can watch or listen anytime on YouTube or Spotify! Spotify now supports video, so you can tune in however you prefer. YouTube Playlist: Watch Here Spotify: Listen Here Thanks for sticking with us! The playtest is a big step forward, and were excited for your feedback. See you in the next update!

[ 2025-02-09 14:42:46 CET ] [ Original post ]

Cepheus Protocol

Halcyon Winds Developer

Halcyon Winds Publisher

2020-05-15 Release

Indie Strategy Adventure Simulation Singleplayer EA Tags

Game News Posts: 148

🎹🖱️Keyboard + Mouse

Very Positive (2297 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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