Dear Orbital Gear Community, After a decade of living the indie dev life, we have decided to close down Night Node. In order to preserve Orbital Gear it will become free to play. The game will no longer be supported and the servers might get shut down at some point. However, even if the servers are down the single player mode, Time Trial, should still be playable. The pricing is planned to change on December 21 at 06:00 PM UTC. The Night Node team would like to thank you for your support over the years and hope you can still come back and enjoy the game with your friends whenever you feel like it. With regards Night Node Studios

Fixed:

• The black pause fadeout effect should now only be visible for the paused player in local multiplayer.
• Issues with controller support on Mac has been resolved, they have been verified to work with a XBox 360 controller using the "Tattiebogle" drivers.

Fixed:

• The black pause fadeout effect should now only be visible for the paused player in local multiplayer.
• Issues with controller support on Mac has been resolved, they have been verified to work with a XBox 360 controller using the "Tattiebogle" drivers.

Fixed:

Dedicated Server
• Dedicated servers should now be joinable again.
• The dedicatedserver.cfg file is no longer case sensitive.
• A dedicated server can select the best region automatically by setting region to "none" or "4".
• A dedicated server can be hosted on the Australian servers by using region "au" or "5".
• Game audio should now be muted when hosting a dedicated server.
GUI
• The upper-left Deathmatch interface now always show your score in the second slot unless you are leading the game.
• The filter options in the server selection screen is now working again
• The Prism team should now have their stats updated in the score screen.
• The hurt indicator should now show when taking lethal damage.

Balance:

• Phase Orb will no longer affect invulnerable players.

Fixed:

Dedicated Server
• Dedicated servers should now be joinable again.
• The dedicatedserver.cfg file is no longer case sensitive.
• A dedicated server can select the best region automatically by setting region to "none" or "4".
• A dedicated server can be hosted on the Australian servers by using region "au" or "5".
• Game audio should now be muted when hosting a dedicated server.
GUI
• The upper-left Deathmatch interface now always show your score in the second slot unless you are leading the game.
• The filter options in the server selection screen is now working again
• The Prism team should now have their stats updated in the score screen.
• The hurt indicator should now show when taking lethal damage.

Balance:

• Phase Orb will no longer affect invulnerable players.

Fixed:

• Re-enabled confine cursor option in the options menu, whoops! (Windows only)
• Fixed an issue with the top friend leaderboard after completing an Orbital Trial attempt.
• Mech Selection button should now be working properly.
• Non-host players should no longer be able to shoot during the invulnerability period after spawning.
• Pulse Rifles should no longer create an effect in the middle of the map when it shoots.

Fixed:

• Re-enabled confine cursor option in the options menu, whoops! (Windows only)
• Fixed an issue with the top friend leaderboard after completing an Orbital Trial attempt.
• Mech Selection button should now be working properly.
• Non-host players should no longer be able to shoot during the invulnerability period after spawning.
• Pulse Rifles should no longer create an effect in the middle of the map when it shoots.

Added:

• Completely redone all the menus and interface to make it less buggy and contain a few new features.
• Added support for local multiplayer with split-screen where up to four local players can battle it out against each other.
• Added full controller support. *You can play the game in its entirety with a controller, all menus are redesigned with a controller in mind without sacrificing the mouse input. *The controller can be used for both local and online multiplayer. When playing alone you can freely switch between the controller and keyboard/mouse input.
• Added Australia as a new region.
• Added four new mechs to choose between
• Added a reconnect button in the main menu which you can use to reconnect to the Orbital Gear servers in case you temporarily lose internet connection. While offline you can still play local multiplayer and if you have connection to Steam you can also play Orbital Trials.
• Added quick play buttons for both Deathmatch and Orbital Warfare. Quick play will attempt to connect to the best server, in case there is no server online you will host a game which other players can join.

Fixed:

• Projectiles should now consider the player rotation when spawning.
• Increased level change time to 15 seconds, up from 10.
• Scoreboard is now localized depending on your set language.
• Orbital Warfare matches will now not start until at least one player has chosen a team.
• Added automatic region selection which selects your best play region depending on your ping to each of the regions. You can still change which region that should be connected to in the "Online Multiplayer" menu.
• Some minor fixes on levels where asteroids could be stood upon in some cases.

Added:

• Completely redone all the menus and interface to make it less buggy and contain a few new features.
• Added support for local multiplayer with split-screen where up to four local players can battle it out against each other.
• Added full controller support. *You can play the game in its entirety with a controller, all menus are redesigned with a controller in mind without sacrificing the mouse input. *The controller can be used for both local and online multiplayer. When playing alone you can freely switch between the controller and keyboard/mouse input.
• Added Australia as a new region.
• Added four new mechs to choose between
• Added a reconnect button in the main menu which you can use to reconnect to the Orbital Gear servers in case you temporarily lose internet connection. While offline you can still play local multiplayer and if you have connection to Steam you can also play Orbital Trials.
• Added quick play buttons for both Deathmatch and Orbital Warfare. Quick play will attempt to connect to the best server, in case there is no server online you will host a game which other players can join.

Fixed:

• Projectiles should now consider the player rotation when spawning.
• Increased level change time to 15 seconds, up from 10.
• Scoreboard is now localized depending on your set language.
• Orbital Warfare matches will now not start until at least one player has chosen a team.
• Added automatic region selection which selects your best play region depending on your ping to each of the regions. You can still change which region that should be connected to in the "Online Multiplayer" menu.
• Some minor fixes on levels where asteroids could be stood upon in some cases.

Added:

• (Windows Only) Added an option to confine mouse cursor within the game window, the mouse confine is only active when in a game (not in the main menu).
• Added frame limiter for Dedicated Server, set it in the "dedicatedserver.cfg" by writing "ServerUpdateRate = 60" (or any other number that you want). If you don't define the update rate, it will default to "as much as possible".

Fixed:

• Discharger now shows its hit-effect when hitting buildings and targets.
• Existing Satellite Turrets should now be visible for players who join after a Satellite Turret has been created.
• Satellite Turrets should now use way less bandwidth than before.
• Other player's Hornet Missiles should now look better (less "jaggy" trail and smoother movement) and use less bandwidth.
• Hornet should now always play its death animation when it's destroyed.
• Hornet trail should no longer instantly disappear when a Hornet is destroyed, it will now fade out over time (purely cosmetic).
• Issues with some particles not playing upon a projectile's death should be fixed.
• Netcode has been rebalanced which should mean less lag when there's a lot of players in a game.
  
  [ 2014-11-25 09:33:22 CET ] [ Original post ]

Added:

• (Windows Only) Added an option to confine mouse cursor within the game window, the mouse confine is only active when in a game (not in the main menu).
• Added frame limiter for Dedicated Server, set it in the "dedicatedserver.cfg" by writing "ServerUpdateRate = 60" (or any other number that you want). If you don't define the update rate, it will default to "as much as possible".

Fixed:

• Discharger now shows its hit-effect when hitting buildings and targets.
• Existing Satellite Turrets should now be visible for players who join after a Satellite Turret has been created.
• Satellite Turrets should now use way less bandwidth than before.
• Other player's Hornet Missiles should now look better (less "jaggy" trail and smoother movement) and use less bandwidth.
• Hornet should now always play its death animation when it's destroyed.
• Hornet trail should no longer instantly disappear when a Hornet is destroyed, it will now fade out over time (purely cosmetic).
• Issues with some particles not playing upon a projectile's death should be fixed.
• Netcode has been rebalanced which should mean less lag when there's a lot of players in a game.
  
  [ 2014-11-25 09:33:22 CET ] [ Original post ]

Fixed:

• An object leak has been removed which should resolve the low frame rate during longer play sessions.
• Some slight fixes in gravity has been done on some maps (to avoid players getting stuck in areas of no gravity and the like).
• The map name "Killzon" has been corrected to "Killzone".
• Players should no longer get stuck on the sides of platforms.
• Players should no longer be able to stand on asteroids and rock formations.
• The movement slow effect from the Chain Gun should no longer remain on the player if it's shooting with the Chain Gun when a game ends.

Fixed:

• An object leak has been removed which should resolve the low frame rate during longer play sessions.
• Some slight fixes in gravity has been done on some maps (to avoid players getting stuck in areas of no gravity and the like).
• The map name "Killzon" has been corrected to "Killzone".
• Players should no longer get stuck on the sides of platforms.
• Players should no longer be able to stand on asteroids and rock formations.
• The movement slow effect from the Chain Gun should no longer remain on the player if it's shooting with the Chain Gun when a game ends.

Added:

• Added host migrating!

• The amount of data sent to a new player who's joining a server have been reduced.

Added:

• Added host migrating!

• The amount of data sent to a new player who's joining a server have been reduced.

Fixed

• Fixed an issue with the Kasainami enemies in Orbital Trials.
• Reworked how score is sent to connecting players as it seemed to frequently crash dedicated servers.

Fixed

• Fixed an issue with the Kasainami enemies in Orbital Trials.
• Reworked how score is sent to connecting players as it seemed to frequently crash dedicated servers.

Fixed:

• Fixed a gravity issue on the Death Match version of Open Battery.
• Fixed issues regarding Turret and Hornets, reduced CPU usage and log errors.

Fixed:

• Fixed a gravity issue on the Death Match version of Open Battery.
• Fixed issues regarding Turret and Hornets, reduced CPU usage and log errors.

Added:

• Added an explosion effect when turrets are destroyed.
• Added 8 Deathmatch maps!
• Added 2 Orbital Warfare maps!

• Players will not fly through planets as easily.
• When a match finishes, if you have the menu open, the menu will be closed correctly which prevents a soft-lock when a new level is loaded.
• Hitting two or more players in one swing with the Gauntlet now correctly awards you with the Quantum Pusher achievement instead of Volt Bringer.
• Assists will now be counted correctly when killing players other than the host.
• Fixed bug that made players able to shoot while invulnerable.
• Replaced spawn points on Aurora.
• Fixed bug that would let you shoot with a weapon even if your other weapon is on cooldown.
• Explosions (from Kasainami and Grenades) will now properly deal damage to buildings.

• Reduced Gauntlet damage to 102 from 120.
• Reduced Gauntlet attack length to 0.1 seconds from 0.4 seconds.
• Reduced Gauntlet hit radius to 0.8 from 1.1.
• Gauntlet has a new attack effect to match its new attack length and hit radius.

• Shredders projectiles can no longer be shot down by other projectiles.
  
  [ 2014-10-14 15:05:48 CET ] [ Original post ]

Added:

• Added an explosion effect when turrets are destroyed.
• Added 8 Deathmatch maps!
• Added 2 Orbital Warfare maps!

• Players will not fly through planets as easily.
• When a match finishes, if you have the menu open, the menu will be closed correctly which prevents a soft-lock when a new level is loaded.
• Hitting two or more players in one swing with the Gauntlet now correctly awards you with the Quantum Pusher achievement instead of Volt Bringer.
• Assists will now be counted correctly when killing players other than the host.
• Fixed bug that made players able to shoot while invulnerable.
• Replaced spawn points on Aurora.
• Fixed bug that would let you shoot with a weapon even if your other weapon is on cooldown.
• Explosions (from Kasainami and Grenades) will now properly deal damage to buildings.

• Reduced Gauntlet damage to 102 from 120.
• Reduced Gauntlet attack length to 0.1 seconds from 0.4 seconds.
• Reduced Gauntlet hit radius to 0.8 from 1.1.
• Gauntlet has a new attack effect to match its new attack length and hit radius.

• Shredders projectiles can no longer be shot down by other projectiles.
  
  [ 2014-10-14 15:05:48 CET ] [ Original post ]

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Fixed:

• You should now be able to change between "close to you" and "top players" leaderboards in the main menu.
• Server filtering is now working.

Added

• Single-player mode: Orbital Trials

• Kill streaks will not count team kills.
• Fixed Volt Bringer, Quantum Pusher and Explosives Expert so they can be achieved again.
• Kills made by turrets shows up properly in the frag scroll.
• Fixed hitbox for shredder. Changed from a sphere with radius 0.5 to Capsule with radius 0.1 and height 4.8.
• Default score limit for Deathmatch is now 300, up from 100.
• Players will no longer drop down in weird angles when running over edges.

• Fixed zero gravity spot under right platform in Orange skies.
• Orbital Warfare level Horizons have new platform layout to reduce base camping.
• Aurora got a faded background so it is easier to focus on the game without being confused by the background.

• Phase Orb starts ammo decreased to 1, down from 2.
• Phase Orb max ammo decreased to 2, down from 4.
• Pulse explosion damage decreased to 34, down from 44.
• Hornets ammo refill from energy cores increased to 7, up from 4.
• Hornets ammo refill from reload increased to 18, up from 12.

• Discharger hit effect updated.
• Pulse hit players effect updated.
• Flak hit building effect updated.
• Pulse hit building effect updated.
• Shredder hit building effect updated.
• Shredder shot enter planet updated.
• Shredder shot exit planet updated.
• Nail hit planet effect updated.

Added:

• Shield now has a fading animation when spawning and dying.
• Shield now has an visual effect playing when it's being hit.
• Quick Play buttons are now more visible and has new graphics.
• Discharger has a new graphics at the end of the Lightning Line.
• Basic support for dedicated servers has been added, a complete guide will be posted in another thread.
• Steam Cloud support has been added for the Options file, it should no longer be reset whenever we patch.

• Euthanasia now requires you to deal damage within 3 seconds before the out-of-bounds death.

• Issues with player health desync should be resolved, this means that you should always get points for a kill, never encounter invisible players etc.
• Added error popup when trying to join a full server.
• Satellite Turrets will now always fire at enemies.
• Utility ammo will now update on non-server clients.
• Shield should now properly block all blockable projectiles.
• When joining a server which has been running for a while there should no longer be loads non-interactable Energy Cores scattered all over the map.
• Font size in the score screen reduces to facilitate more populated servers.
• Obliterator achievement should now work in all game modes.
• Fixed issue with Mac fullscreen.
• Nailgun will shoot down other projectiles again
• Issues with the Euthanasia achievement has been resolved so it should once again be earnable.
• An engine-related memory leak has been resolved.

• Discharger cooldown decreased to 0.9, down from 1
• Shredder shots lifetime decreased to 0.2, down from 0.5
• Shredder shots knockback decreased to 0.8, down from 2
• Phase orb now has stronger pull
• Phase orb DPS increased to 220, up from 200

Fixes:

• More frequent network updates which should result in smoother movement of players and projectiles.
• New Booster effect.
• New Jump effect.
• The Kasainami wave should now use way less bandwidth and will look smoother when it travels along planets.
• Added a version number display in the upper left corner in the main menu.
• Corrected some level names.
• Destroying projectiles with other projectiles or shields should now again be functional.
• Utility ammo should now work for clients as well.
• Suicides are now properly counted.
• The "Horizons" map had one of its building names corrected.
• "Edge of Viod" map name corrected to "Edge of Void"
• Edge of Void Cube spawn points fixed.

Fixes:

• Overhauled the network code
• Team chat messages are no longer posted twice
• Fixed the issue that your mech sometimes wouldn't spawn after joining a server or after dying
• Fixed an issue with the countdown during mapchange where it sometimes would go below 0 and keep restarting -the map over and over
• Music should now abide by the music volume at all times and no longer play at default or max volume while loading a new map or scene
• Chat-messages now have a black outline which will make them visible after Orbital Warfare games
• Game logic will now continue in the background when the window loses focus
• Hint visibility should now abide by the Option and no be re-enabled every time you start a new map
• Fixed an issue with turrets sometimes wouldn't fire at opponents
• New icons in the fragscoller for suicide and out of bounds
• Pulse Rifle ammo indicator redesigned
• Shredder ammo indicator redesigned
• Font size has been reduced on the Deathmatch score screen
• If you are disconnected from the master server for some reason, the game should now try to reconnect
• Failing to create a room and then joining another room will no longer make your client show multiple instances of the same weapon in the loadout screen.
• Inactive Energy Cores should no longer be appearing when joining a server which has been running for a while.
• Tutorial texts should now be showing the correct information.
• Chain Gun should now use the Sound Volume on the click-sound.

Weapons
• Discharger
  • Cooldown increased to 1, up from 0.8.
  • Damage decreased to 82, down from 88.
  Nailgun
  • Velocity increased to 61, up from 51.Shredder
  • Damage decreased to 56, down from 84.

Hi, We have gathered information, read reviews and listened to the community's wishes. Therefor we have decided that we will in upcoming patches add, in the following order: Target Practice (Singleplayer Experience) Dedicated Servers Host Migration (Servers won't die when the host leaves) Our ETA on Target Practice would as of now be live by the end of the month (August). We will simultaneously work on Dedicated Servers and Host Migration, however as Target Practice is of higher priority we can currently give no ETA on these two. Please feel free to give us more feedback and more suggestions of what you would like to see in Orbital Gear in the future to maximize your experience. We're always here, we're always lurking. Best Regards. Night Node

We are aware of these issues and are working to correct them:

• Size of some buttons are not adjusted for certain languages
• Some words are not translated
• When mechs reach a very high speed they travel through planets
• Team chat messages are posted twice