Hotfix 0.2.1 will provide the following fixes:

• Fixed a bug where Negation Barrier would stop working if an item of a higher rarity was equipped.
• Implemented a fix for a multiplayer desync that would occur at the end of battle.

Ace arrives in style Our new ship will become playable this patch! Ace can be unlocked by destroying the Titan.

Bugfixes

• Fixed several bugs that were causing the game to crash in multiplayer.
• Fixed a bug where duplicated Echo Guns were not properly contributing to the multishot counter.
• Optimized collision detection for improved performance.
• Optimized weapon target detection for improved performance.
• Fixed a bug where the Missile Stockpile slow effect was significantly reduced.
• Fixed a bug where Chronofield's slow effect was weaker than intended for players.
• Fixed a bug where Missile Drones equipped their Missile Launchers sideways.
• Fixed a bug where having multiple Negative Zones of the same rarity would disable them.
• Duplicator now properly highlights adjacent items.
• Fixed a bug where Targeting Systems was giving less firing arc than displayed.

Balance Changes

• You can no longer be slowed below 10% of your original speed.
• Bullet Enhancer now also boosts Orbital Slicer speed.
• Minigun replaced with Gatling Gun, which ramps fire rate over time while firing.
• Zapwave rarity changed from Common to Legendary.
• Hitlist rarity changed from Rare to Common.
• Negative Zone rarity changed from Epic to Rare.
• Scrappers Bomb health reduced 40 -> 20 and number of bullets on death reduced 12 -> 10.
• Enemy Exploding Bullet speed reduced by half.
• Shield Rerouter changed: "Slow recovery +10% per second and Shields -50%."

Features

• Ace added as a playable ship.
• Added an option to disable screen shake.
• Added an option to display your weapon firing arcs as faint cones.
• Player Missiles and Mines are now yellow to differentiate them from enemy Missiles and Mines.
• Nitro now also displays as a counter above your healthbar.

Our next playable ship, Ace is set to be released on July 4th!

Ace is a maverick battleship that loves to be surrounded by enemies. Take Trick Shot for example. This item allows its adjacent weapons to also shoot an extra bullet backwards whenever they fire.

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Maximum Firepower

With this update, we're also introducing two new mechanics. The Overheat status effect can be applied to enemy ships, causing them to take damage from their own weapons whenever they fire.

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Of course, there's more to this than just a debuff. Ace also has the almighty Inferno Missiles, which stick to enemies and turn into their own weapons (which damage their allies).

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High Risk, High Reward

Ace also takes advantage of the new Dodge mechanic. Dodge is a resource that you spend to ignore bullets that would normally hit you. Because of this, Ace can even afford to sacrifice shield for some extra power.

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You will be able to unlock our new ship starting on our July 4th update, which will also include some more significant changes and fixes, so stay tuned for more information!

We're releasing Hotfix 0.1.1 to address a common crash that occurs in Multiplayer. This patch also experiments with an overhaul of the collision system and the Godot Compatability renderer.

You can try the Hotfix on the beta branch right now! Don't forget to let us know if you have any problems!

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We're excited to announce that Neon Striker will launch in Early Access on June 20th! Get ready to blast away foes with three unique ships available on launch. Invite friends to squad up and adventure with up to 5-player co-op!

If anyone wants to provide feedback for the game, don't hesitate to join our Discord server to contact us directly! (Link in the game) It's the whole reason we're launching in Early Access!