We have released Maintenance Patch 1.3.3. This patch contains minor fixes and improvements based on user feedback.

• Improved Player 2 Start and exit buttons
• UI text fixes
• Eliminated instability caused by some projectiles
• Minor resolution support improvements
• Improved memory performance of projectiles
• Added context indicator to drop down menus
• Improved some button visibility
• Fixed issue with saved paint palettes
• Fixed dialogue overflow issues
• Audio Equalization

After some recent promotion we have received a ton of great feedback on Vulture and wanted to address some of it as quickly as possible in a free content patch. There are still some points of feedback we are considering for future patches but the big change here is the addition of better wing blocks, significant improvements to the Shield Bomb Weapon, and improved loading times.
This Patch also contains several Quality of life improvements, ranging from removing options listings for unsupported screen resolutions, to better loading screens now with concept art and tips, and more intuitive ship editor features.

Change Log

• Correctly Categorized rusted hull blocks as wings
• Added new 22 Wing Blocks
• Re-worked shield bomb system
• Re-worked shield animations
• Added half block shield
• Added concept art to loading screens
• Added tips to loading screens
• Removed tips from level select
• Added ability to place multiple blocks by mouse drag in ship editor
• Removed some resolution ratios that were not properly supported
• Default selected ship no longer resets to first in hanger
• Default selected level is last played
• Improved loading times
• Fixed issue with two player scoring causing lag
• Fixed invulnerability blinking causing ships to disappear briefly

We had reports that some Linux customers were experiencing keyboard input issues due to a known bug in Unity. We have updated our Unity version to correct this issue. If you experience any ongoing problems please let us know in our community forums.

Change Log

• Rolled Unity Version forward to 2018.2
• Fixed Block Data error

Patch 1.3.0 adds two player local co-op play to Vulture. This patch has been a long time coming and we are excited to release this major improvement. A second player may join a game in progress from the Hangar screen by pressing the assigned player 2 start button on controller 2 or keyboard, or by clicking on the “Player two start” indicator on that same screen. The second player may also exit the game from the Hangar screen if they wish to end their play session.
You can configure player keyboard and controller assignments from the options menu on the title screen for both players. From the options menu you can also assign mouse input to a single player if that is your preferred input method.

Change Log

• Added local co-op support to main game
• Added Multiplayer UI elements to core game screens
• Added Multiplayer UI elements to Hangar Screen
• Added player 2 controller configuration to options menu.
• Added player scoring distinctions
• Improved mouse support
• Made a secret achievement more reasonable

We have Released a major patch 1.2.0 for Vulture that adds Arcade mode as an alternative game mode when starting a new game.
Arcade mode gives you a more zoomed out perspective and a less physics driven gameplay experience more in line with classic shoot em up’ games. The player ship no longer takes additional time to accelerate/decelerate when moving and the movement is constant regardless of ship design. Since this makes engines purely a cosmetic item in Arcade Mode, Computer and Power system costs are altered to reflect this to maintain game balance.
For those of you who want to be able to customize the movement of your ship you can still play the previous version (story mode) in any existing save files or by selecting it when starting a new game.

Change Log

• Added core arcade mode gamleplay system
• Added Arcade Mode when starting new game
• Added save functionality for arcade mode
• Extended level graphics to accommodate larger camera frame
• Minor enemy placement adjustments

The Full Version of the new Arcade Mode will be released on May 11th We have uploaded a minor fix available to the Public Test Branch.

Change Log

• Minor graphical fixes to all boss battle areas in arcade mode

We have made patch 1.2.0 available to all steam users under our Public Test Branch. This patch adds the player request “Arcade Mode” to the core game, delivering a more classic shoot em’ up expedience. As this patch is in testing there may be some issues that occur, please let us know in the support forum if you encounter any.

What is Arcade Mode in Vulture?

Public Test Branch?

• Right click on "Vulture" from your Steam Library
• Select “properties” from the menu that appears
• Click on the "Betas" tab in the properties window
• From the drop down select “Public Test Branch”
• Close the window and wait for steam to download the updated game files.

We have released some minor fixes in patch 1.1.4c. This is additional cleanup before we really get into the meat of the couch co-op mode implementation.

Change Log

• Fixed ship hangar display bug
• Fixed enemy turret alignments
• Fixed mouse locking issue

We have released some minor fixes in patch 1.1.4c. This is additional cleanup before we really get into the meat of the couch co-op mode implementation.

Change Log

• Fixed ship hangar display bug
• Fixed enemy turret alignments
• Fixed mouse locking issue

We made some more minor changes and improvements cleaning up a couple issues we had reported to us after Patch 1.1.4. The biggest change in this patch is an adjustment to mouse input. This changes the mouse input from a simple input axis system to now be a system when the ship follows the player cursor. We also addressed some Linux and OSX compatibility issues with the mouse input system.

Change Log

• Changed mouse input system
• Updated Unity internal version
• Fixed some OS input compatibility bugs
• Moved OSX 32 bit and OSX 64 bit to use Universal code base

We made some more minor changes and improvements cleaning up a couple issues we had reported to us after Patch 1.1.4. The biggest change in this patch is an adjustment to mouse input. This changes the mouse input from a simple input axis system to now be a system when the ship follows the player cursor. We also addressed some Linux and OSX compatibility issues with the mouse input system.

Change Log

• Changed mouse input system
• Updated Unity internal version
• Fixed some OS input compatibility bugs
• Moved OSX 32 bit and OSX 64 bit to use Universal code base

We have released our improved controller support patch. This patch adds mouse input support and extend controller support across the majority of the game. This patch also addresses some minor bugs and lays the groundwork for our two player co-op mode.

Change log

• Corrected Linux and Macintosh controller support issues
• Added controller support systems to shop, level select and Hangar
• Fixed Hidden Achievement bug
• Added extended controller options
• Added mouse input support
• Fixed bug that could cause tutorial not to end
• Added better highlighted object graphic for controller support
• Fixed shop navigation bug
• Minor text fixes
• Re-balanced some block weights

We have released our improved controller support patch. This patch adds mouse input support and extend controller support across the majority of the game. This patch also addresses some minor bugs and lays the groundwork for our two player co-op mode.

Change log

• Corrected Linux and Macintosh controller support issues
• Added controller support systems to shop, level select and Hangar
• Fixed Hidden Achievement bug
• Added extended controller options
• Added mouse input support
• Fixed bug that could cause tutorial not to end
• Added better highlighted object graphic for controller support
• Fixed shop navigation bug
• Minor text fixes
• Re-balanced some block weights

We have (a bit later than planned) release the holiday items for this winter. Cubic Timeline Productions would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays. This round of holiday items will be available from the 22nd of December to the 4th of January. And will become available again next year as well. Holiday items do not count towards the unlock all blocks achievement. We have also made some changes to controller support and options in preparation for the two player co-op patch coming at the end of the month.

1.1.3 Patch Notes

• Added controller support to title screen and hanger screen
• Added more controller support to gameplay control options
• Added controller support to Hanger Select
• Added controller support to pause menu
• Added Holiday Hull Blocks
• Added Holiday Decoration Blocks
• Added Holiday Equipment Block
• Added Snow Ball projectile
• Added animation to controller support UI system
• Added Destroy animation to Orb projectile

We have (a bit later than planned) release the holiday items for this winter. Cubic Timeline Productions would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays. This round of holiday items will be available from the 22nd of December to the 4th of January. And will become available again next year as well. Holiday items do not count towards the unlock all blocks achievement. We have also made some changes to controller support and options in preparation for the two player co-op patch coming at the end of the month.

1.1.3 Patch Notes

• Added controller support to title screen and hanger screen
• Added more controller support to gameplay control options
• Added controller support to Hanger Select
• Added controller support to pause menu
• Added Holiday Hull Blocks
• Added Holiday Decoration Blocks
• Added Holiday Equipment Block
• Added Snow Ball projectile
• Added animation to controller support UI system
• Added Destroy animation to Orb projectile

Patch 1.1.2

Content Update

• Enemy Flight Pattern Editor - Allows the user to design and test flight patterns of enemies.
• Level Editor - Allows user to place enemies and assign patterns to them, as well as flag the boss enemy. The user can also choose from a variety of level backgrounds and effects.
• Unlocked Ship Editor - Allows building of ships with infinite blocks to be used in designing new enemies for level creation.
• Campaign Editor - Allows the user to link together multiple created levels.
• Steam Workshop Integration - So people can share their creations with the Steam community.
• User-made Content Interface - Installs management interface to allow access to the creative content of other users.

Patch 1.1.2

Content Update

• Enemy Flight Pattern Editor - Allows the user to design and test flight patterns of enemies.
• Level Editor - Allows user to place enemies and assign patterns to them, as well as flag the boss enemy. The user can also choose from a variety of level backgrounds and effects.
• Unlocked Ship Editor - Allows building of ships with infinite blocks to be used in designing new enemies for level creation.
• Campaign Editor - Allows the user to link together multiple created levels.
• Steam Workshop Integration - So people can share their creations with the Steam community.
• User-made Content Interface - Installs management interface to allow access to the creative content of other users.

We have released patch 1.1.1 that addresses a few minor bugs as well as implements some of our community feedback. We have made the following changes based on community feedback Drone Editor: We have made it so you can visit the shop from the drone editor to streamline designing new drones. We have also moved the copy drone button and removed the redundant erase button. Endless Mode: We have changed the way the endless mode places ships to allow to use a new "encounters" system to make endless more interesting. Gameplay: We have improved acceleration of all ships.

Patch Notes:

• Significant improvements to endless mode patterns and encounters
• Fixed Chain Reaction caused by some CPU block loss
• Corrected stat reporting when overriding weapon in editor
• Increased thrust of engines
• Added shop button to editor
• Fixed button text in editor
• Minor text fixes
• Added new copy drone button
• Removed redundant erase button
• Fixed stat reporting of wing blocks in editor
• Corrected some maneuvering values

We have released patch 1.1.1 that addresses a few minor bugs as well as implements some of our community feedback. We have made the following changes based on community feedback Drone Editor: We have made it so you can visit the shop from the drone editor to streamline designing new drones. We have also moved the copy drone button and removed the redundant erase button. Endless Mode: We have changed the way the endless mode places ships to allow to use a new "encounters" system to make endless more interesting. Gameplay: We have improved acceleration of all ships.

Patch Notes:

• Significant improvements to endless mode patterns and encounters
• Fixed Chain Reaction caused by some CPU block loss
• Corrected stat reporting when overriding weapon in editor
• Increased thrust of engines
• Added shop button to editor
• Fixed button text in editor
• Minor text fixes
• Added new copy drone button
• Removed redundant erase button
• Fixed stat reporting of wing blocks in editor
• Corrected some maneuvering values

We have released Patch 1.1.0 with some major core system improvements to maneuvering, enemy placement, enemy movement, boss patterns, projectile collision detection, and an increase to overall durability of ships. With these changes the overall difficulty curve has been somewhat adjusted to provide a more rewarding play experience for a wider range of ship designs.

Change Log

• Improvements to bosses and enemy behaviors in all levels
• Added fittings indicator to editor
• Improved maneuverability gains from wing blocks
• corrected physics friction issue.
• Preliminary system for modding enemy behaviors
• Fixed projectile collision bug
• Fixed invisible enemy bug
• Improved overall drone durability
• Fixed issue with Flak weapon hit detection
• More improvements to laser visual effects
• Fixed level 7 graphical bug
• Reduced enemy invulnerability times
• Fixed end game story sequence
• Improved the visibility of block item drops
• Added virtual shield hp to some bosses
• Reduced explosion damage duration and radius

We have released Patch 1.1.0 with some major core system improvements to maneuvering, enemy placement, enemy movement, boss patterns, projectile collision detection, and an increase to overall durability of ships. With these changes the overall difficulty curve has been somewhat adjusted to provide a more rewarding play experience for a wider range of ship designs.

Change Log

• Improvements to bosses and enemy behaviors in all levels
• Added fittings indicator to editor
• Improved maneuverability gains from wing blocks
• corrected physics friction issue.
• Preliminary system for modding enemy behaviors
• Fixed projectile collision bug
• Fixed invisible enemy bug
• Improved overall drone durability
• Fixed issue with Flak weapon hit detection
• More improvements to laser visual effects
• Fixed level 7 graphical bug
• Reduced enemy invulnerability times
• Fixed end game story sequence
• Improved the visibility of block item drops
• Added virtual shield hp to some bosses
• Reduced explosion damage duration and radius

We want to wish all our players a Happy Halloween!

Patch Notes

• Added ability to save color palettes in editor
• Improved text readability

• Improved some enemy AI patterns
• Improved rocket visibility
• Fixed minor memory bug
• Audio equalization
• Fixed laser bug
• High tier shields now grant additional durability

The 32 bit version of Vulture is now available for all supported platforms! We have also made several changes and fixes to the game to improve player experience. Added

• Support is now available for 32-bit systems

• Improved in-level camera panning
• Updated enemy AI movement patterns
• Adjusted enemy invulnerability time upon entering the screen
• Modified enemy spawn placement in Endless Mode

• Laser graphics now display properly
• Mission 3 now shows the mission briefing dialogue
• Corrected issue with Achievements
• Fixed bug in Options Menu that prevented players from selecting certain options

The newest version of Vulture is here! After listening to feedback from our players, we have made several fixes and balance adjustments. We value the information players give us because we want to make Vulture fun for everyone!
Change Log

• Fixed bug where Wing block Maneuverability values were being displayed in correctly in editor
• Fixed bug with the Level Select screen not accepting input properly in some cases
• Fixed several minor text issues
• Fixed bug with enemy spawning. Enemies will no longer be able to be destroyed by the player until they enter the screen
• Added item descriptions to the Shop interface

As requested by the community we have added the ability to use middle mouse button to paint hull blocks in the ship editor. We have also improved controller navigation on several screens. Other Changes

• Fixed block count bug in editor
• Added better editor notifications
• Corrected some text display issues
• Fixed audio bug
• Minor UI improvements

We have released hotfix 1.0.5 that addresses a a few minor bugs as well as adding some additional gameplay options.

We have added zoom and scroll functionality to the drone editor as requested by our players. This patch also corrects a minor display bug in the options menu.

We have released hotfix 1.0.2 that addresses some quality of life issues experienced when playing on low resolution. We have also clarified and extended some of the tutorial text.

We have put live a few minor fixes for Vulture. This corrects the level unlock bug experienced by some players as well as improves resolution support.

Vulture has launched. We are excited to see what the gaming community thinks. Keep an eye on this space for new content and game updates.

We have released a patch for the beta that corrects a number of bugs.

Patch Notes

• Fixed startup crash on OSX
• Fixed dialogue content
• Corrected editor canvas size issue
• Fixed issue where character level dialogue may not appear.
• Added swamp particle effects
• Added particle effect transitions to levels
• Changed starting ship to be more maneuverable

We have updated the Steam build for testers and reviewers. This patch is mostly bug fixes and UI cleanup but it includes three additional weapon systems and a cleaned up tutorial that is triggered on "New Game". Finally this build adds endless mode as a level where you can combat other player designed drones, once you have completed the main game.

Patch Notes

• Fixed logo graphic position on game start
• Removed audio error on Shop
• Changed title screen audio track
• Fixed facing icons in ship editor
• Added mouse over info icons to editor
• Restricted hangar sizes to game progression
• Fixed resolution scaling on level select
• Added level icon graphics
• Resolution setting is now remembered correctly
• Added animation to character portraits

• Added tutorial
• Fixed bomb system hit detection
• Fixed laser graphics stutter
• Fixed orb bomb area of effect
• Improved Flak effect
• Added level 2 plasma weapon
• Added level 2 rocket weapon
• Added level 2 laser weapon
• Equipment graphics softened