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Farm update

The Farm update has been published for Helium Rain, including a new sector, graphics upgrades and many fixed issues !

New sector : the Farm

We've added a new playable sector around Nema, one that specializes in food production. The Farm features gravity rings with rotating sections for growing food in sunlight.

Graphics upgrades

While graphics are secondary to the current work on the economy and gameplay features, it's still important to keep the game looking good. The lighting has been improved, featuring back-lighting from planets to have smoother ambient lighting ; and the rings of Nema now have a much cleaner terminator.

Some other graphical tweaks include nicer hulls, some updated HUD icons, etc.

Technical changes

We're still on bug-hunting duty. No less than 11 bugs have been fixed in this version - all major bugs we were aware of have been fixed. We're still looking for information on some random crashes, but this update will also make it easier for us to track it down.

Fix notification freeze at the end of a travel
Fix some skirmishes not counted as a win despite victory
Fix incorrect additional binding for thrust input
Fix AI stations upgrading stations beyond max level
Fix company logo covering some contract descriptions
Fix useless cargo bays in complexes
Fix cargo bay lock system
Fix complex's shipyard not always starting production
Fix random crash on opening the sector menu
Fix some cases of scrapping not going back from the menu

We're also bringing an updated Unreal Engine version that was tested on the beta channel for a month. This version should, among minor changes, fix some occurences of random game crashes. As usual, you can find the full changelog at Gamepedia.

What's next ?

Our next update will bring new economy features, including a company log with all your company's transactions. We'll also work on addressing end-game issues, and possibly performance issues on day simulation.

Have fun, and keep the feedback coming so that we can make Helium Rain ever better !

[ 2018-03-25 19:04:42 CET ] [ Original post ]

Helium Rain

Deimos Games Developer

Deimos Games Publisher

2018-10-11 Release

Indie Strategy Simulation Singleplayer Tags

Game News Posts: 36

🎹🖱️Keyboard + Mouse
🕹️ Partial Controller Support

Mostly Positive (293 reviews)

https://helium-rain.com

Steam Store

The Game includes VR Support

Public Linux Depots:

Linux [3.72 G]

Helium Rain is a single-player space simulation that places you at the helm of a spacefaring company. Exploration, trading, station-building, piracy are all options. You will need to master both real-time action and long-term strategy: destroying a freighter has a direct impact on the economy, while declaring war will make your spaceflight environment slightly more hostile...

12 playable ships with weapon and engine upgrades
Play fighters, bombers, cargos, corvettes or capital ships.
Realistic economy model
Take advantage of an accurate simulation of space trade to be the most competitive company. If diplomacy fails, blockades are in order.
Fast-paced combat with a Newtonian flight model
There is no speed limit in Helium Rain. You can fly at half a mile a second while aiming backwards !
Localized damage model for spacecrafts
Aim for critical systems in order to disable ships, kill their crew or capture targets.
Procedural contracts, world exploration, technology upgrades
Pick contracts and build your empire.

MINIMAL SETUPOS: Ubuntu 16.04
Processor: Intel Core i3Memory: 4000 MB RAM
Memory: 4000 MB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470 / DX10 compatible GPU with at least 1GB VRAM
Storage: 5000 MB available spaceAdditional Notes: Only 64 bits versions of Linux are supported. Check the Linux support thread in the forums !
RECOMMENDED SETUPOS: Ubuntu 17.10
Processor: Intel Core i7Memory: 8000 MB RAM
Memory: 8000 MB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
Storage: 5000 MB available spaceAdditional Notes: Only 64 bits versions of Linux are supported. Check the Linux support thread in the forums !

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