[previewyoutube=J28YE_Y6jt8;full][/previewyoutube] Were excited to bring you the latest patch, packed with new features, gameplay fixes, and optimizations designed to enhance your Starmetal Crusaders experience. This update introduces the newly added Sandbox Mode, a sleek Photo Mode, and much more! Check out the full details below:

New Features

Photo Mode & Gallery

: Capture stunning shots of your battles and base builds using the new Photo Mode. Save and revisit your favorite moments in the Gallery to relive epic gameplay highlights.

Sandbox Mode:

The newly added Sandbox Mode lets you experiment freely with factions, units, and mechanics. Perfect for learning the games controls, testing strategies, or just having fun with game features. Fixes & Improvements

AI Population Bug Fixed:

AI no longer gets stuck from turrets accidentally costing population, allowing them to spawn units as intended. Crusader Attack Speed Glitch Resolved: Fixed an issue where attack speed was so fast it skipped the timer, preventing attacks. The minimum interval is now capped at 0.01. Improved Movement Refinements: Selected units now rotate correctly without the "jumping" effect when moved quickly.

Health Bar Hit Effects:

New hit effects make it easier to identify when a unit or structure has taken damage.

Impact Effects for Projectiles:

Enhanced visuals for projectile impacts to improve clarity in combat.

UI Input Icons for Gamepad:

Added partial gamepad support with new UI input icons in the settings menu. Note: Not all menus and inputs are functional yet. Missing features include selling units and swapping formations, which will be addressed in future updates.

Optimizations

BOZ Spawn Lag Reduced:

Optimized high-rate-of-fire BOZ units to minimize performance lag.

Visual Clutter Reduction:

Effects like the Ion Cannon explosion have been refined to improve visual clarity during intense battles. Refinements to AI Behavior: Improved AI decision-making for smoother gameplay.

Customization

Color Army System:

Customize your army with any color of your choice! Adjust the alpha channel to tweak the metallic finish for a unique look.

Developers Note

Thank you for your ongoing support and feedbackits what drives us to keep improving Starmetal Crusaders! As the game continues to grow, were thrilled to introduce features like Sandbox Mode and Photo Mode to give you more ways to engage and enjoy. please share your feedback on Discord or other community channels. thanks.

[ 2024-12-02 13:44:50 CET ] [ Original post ]