BallisticNG

Neognosis Developer

Neognosis Publisher

2018-12-14 Release

Indie Racing SingleplayerTags

Game News Posts: 105

🎹🖱️Keyboard + Mouse
🎮 Full Controller Support

Overwhelmingly Positive (1948 reviews)

https://neognosis.games/

Steam Store

The Game includes VR Support

Keyboard & mouse: 1

Gamepad support: 1

Seated: 1

Public Linux Depots:

BallisticNG Linux 64-bit [1.52 G]

Available DLCs:

BallisticNG - Bling Pack
BallisticNG - Neon Nights
BallisticNG - Outer Reaches
BallisticNG - Maceno Island

1.4 Dev 7 Now Available

It's been more then a year since we started work on 1.4. To allow us to focus on releasing the most important aspects of the update, we're splitting out a few planned features into smaller releases that'll come after 1.4. Dev 7 is the final development build for 1.4 and our next announcement will be a release date! Check out our roadmap for more details on what we'll be working on between now and 1.4s release, and throughout 1.4s support cycle (1.4.1 and 1.4.2).

Playing on development builds

Right click BallisticNG in your steam library and go to Properties
Go to the betas tab on the window that opens
From the dropdown select development. If the update doesn't automatically queue for download, restart Steam
Once you have opened the game, the version at the bottom right of the menu will read 1.4-d62

Overview

Gullfoss Run

Gullfoss Run is the first of three 2280 tracks coming to the game. Although it's designed for 2280, you can also play it in 2159 and floorhugger! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymO62XJxsek

2280 Leaderboards & Leaderboard Reset

Leaderboards are now available for 2280! The physics mode is also no longer considered a cheat, so you can now also set local 2280 records. We've also updated the API naming scheme for leaderboards, resetting them from 1.4-d62 onwards. As Steam has a limit to how many leaderboards we can have, we'll be removing leaderboards for 1.3 and versions before it once 1.4 has released. As we had mentioned with the release of a previous development build, we've moved the NX2000 into the high-end ships category so the standard category has a much more balanced range of ships. As 1.4 is our last major update, we've decided this is the right time to clear out scores and start fresh.

Rich Presence

We previously had support for DIscord rich presence, and we've now extended it to Steam and GOG Galaxy! We've also made some improvements to rich presence by allowing it to display the ship variant you're using, present campaign event information and let others know when you're in a lobby. Steam and GOG Galaxy rich presence is enabled by default and can be disabled in the options menu (Game Options > General > Integrations) if you'd like to keep your in-game activity private.

Changelog

Gamemodes

2280 is no longer a cheat and can now be used to set local records

Integrations

Added 2280 leaderboards
Added support for Steam and GOG Galaxy rich presence (enabled by default)
Rich presence now shows the ship variant being used, campaign events being played and when you're in a multiplayer lobby
Reset leaderboards for 1.4-d62 onwards. Older builds will have their leaderboards removed when 1.4 releases to ensure there's plenty of space available on Steams backend.
Fixed Discord rich presence not reporting menu activity

User Interface

Settings that have disabled saving are now shown on the pause menu instead of logged to the console
Merged 2159 and floorhugger records into a single physics mode option in the local records menu (not possible to set records for both so this improves UX)
Fixed custom ships using the .ship and .shp file formats not being selectable when the selector is in a utility context (AI presets, ship viewer)
Input actions being presented with button glyphs no longer trigger while the debug console is open

Tracks

Added Gullfoss Run (2280 category)

Engine

Fixed Practice Makes Perfect achievement triggering a lap early

Campaign

Fixed Speed Freak - Luna Survival allowing a ship selection
Fixed Aftermath - Relay Novice Race having weapons enabled

Options

Added options to toggle Steam and GOG Galaxy rich presence (Game Options > General > Integrations). These options only show when the relevant client is running.

Commands

Added gm_setconfig. When in debug mode and in-game, this allows you to manually adjust configuration data for the active gamemode.

[ 2025-03-21 17:09:03 CET ] [ Original post ]

BallisticNG is an action packed anti-gravity racer developed as a lover letter to the original Wipeout trilogy. Set in the year 2159 you glide through futuristic race courses armed to the teeth with deadly weapons to aid you in taking first place.

Features

17 tracks set in unique locations, 11 of them reversible for a grand total of 28 playable tracks
13 teams and a lineup of super fast drag ships
14 pickups for all your combat needs
6 gamemodes (Race, Time Trial, Speed Lap, Survival, Knockout and Eliminator)
A singleplayer campaign to challenge your skill
Two player splitscreen with dual-monitor support
A thumping 90s inspired soundtrack featuring 34 tracks spanning across Techno, Jungle, Neurofunk and Drum and Bass
A modding tool suite to import your own ships, build your own tracks and program your own gamemodes, weapons and more

Physics

BallisticNG recreates the physics of a time long gone. Playing the game is all about getting into the zone and becoming one with the ship, practicing every nook and cranny of every track until you can do it with your eyes closed. Feeling the speed isn't about what the HUD tells you, but how the environment swooshes past you and timing the right maneuvers at the right time to keep the flow going. If you're looking for a quick game, lower speed classes provide you with a more laid back experience. You can even disable weapons if you want a good clean race.

Visuals

The game is built as if it were running on real 90s hardware. Low poly ships and environments create simple yet visually rich scenes that can run on most hardware. Retro 3D options are available to emulate hardware limitations from the 90s, modern effects are also available so you can make the game look old, new or anywhere in-between.

VR Support

BallisticNG has beta VR support with no compromises on game functionality. All modes, tracks, ships, online and mod content are supported! Tweak the game with the VR options to get the most comfort out of your experience.

Cockpit Mode

Each ship has a unique cockpit which reflects the design you see on the exterior. When in cockpit mode the game processes the audio to make it sound authentic, complete with the sound of rain splashing on the canopy and displays flickering as you take damage from weapons, everything you need to get cosy in your high speed future racer.

MINIMAL SETUPOS: 64-bit distroMemory: 2 GB RAMStorage: 3 GB available spaceAdditional Notes: Requires OpenGL 3.2+. Mods will increase required storage space and memory.
Memory: 2 GB RAMStorage: 3 GB available spaceAdditional Notes: Requires OpenGL 3.2+. Mods will increase required storage space and memory.
Storage: 3 GB available spaceAdditional Notes: Requires OpenGL 3.2+. Mods will increase required storage space and memory.
RECOMMENDED SETUPOS: 64-bit distroMemory: 4 GB RAMStorage: 3 GB available spaceAdditional Notes: Requires OpenGL 3.2+. Mods will increase required storage space and memory.
Memory: 4 GB RAMStorage: 3 GB available spaceAdditional Notes: Requires OpenGL 3.2+. Mods will increase required storage space and memory.
Storage: 3 GB available spaceAdditional Notes: Requires OpenGL 3.2+. Mods will increase required storage space and memory.

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