We're happy to announce we've released the 1.0 update for the beta branch on Steam. This is our last content update before the game releases, fixing economy, end-game and general gameplay issues. Take a look before you update...

What's new ?

We introduced a new artifact system. Artifacts can be found in the world and scanned for research points, and some additional lore. Explore everything you can ! As part of this feature, we've released two new sectors. The economy has received immense changes. You will find now that resource contracts are easier to fulfill, and the general AI behavior largely upgraded. We've made the Trading Hub station relevant again. It is now known as a Storage Hub and can work as a resource buffer in a sector, taking resources from cargos to supply local stations - for a price. Build one in a busy sector to benefit from your competition's bad supplies ! Hubs can no longer be built at complexes, and should be scrapped if that is your case. We've also fixed a dozen other issues, and made some tweaks here and there. You can find the full changelog here.

Keep your save safe

While we've made sure all works well in our test games, this is a very large beta update that has the potential for bugs, and you will need to wait for the update to be released on the main branch before going back. Make a copy of your save files before updating, if you care about your progress. Save files are located in "C:UsersAppDataLocalHeliumRainSavedSaveGames" - you can copy this directory elsewhere, and paste it back there if you want to go back to the main branch. To update to this version, right-click your game in Steam, go for the Betas tab of the Properties menu and pick "Helium Rain Beta". As usual, our bug tracker is available here.

[ 2018-09-16 17:05:46 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 (296 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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