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[previewyoutube=xthcNHHUsd8;full][/previewyoutube] The last non-island related update is here! And boy do I think it will shake things up. Volcanoids is also 30% off right now [INSERT MARKETING SPEAK HERE] And without further a do, let's break down the trailer scene by scene!

COG Hunt

Before we dig into the new enemies and structures, we have to cover this major behavior change on the COG side. The way things were untill now is that COGs would attack you semi consistently as long as you were somewhere around the island (aside from the harbor). But now the COGs are a bit more passive, minding their own business, you know. Only doing their work missions around the island and the occasional patrol. So you will see the refinery, research or production types around the island (red, green, blue). BUT once you, dirty little saboteur, start causing some trouble, the COGs will slowly start to notice. And once they get fed up with your bs,.. They will go into HUNT MODE Which means that the military structures will spawn in the area along with military grade enemies. Those will come after you until one of two things happen: [olist]

Either you go on the defensive and hold them off for 10 minutes.

Or you go on the offensive and destroy these structures (or the laser device) [/olist] This will stop the hunt mission and things will go back to normal. Until you piss them off again.

COG Spiders

One of the new enemies that will spawn during these HUNT MISSIONS is the one and only Spider COG Which is the biggest, loudest, scariest and definitely the most complex enemy we've ever added so far. Equipped with a gatling gun and a variety of moves this enemy will definitely give you a run for your money.

Self-spawning tanks

Second new enemy is the self-spawning tank. Which means it doesn't need a drillship to drop it off, it can just dig its way up by itself. These tanks are also part of the hunt mission.

COG Structures

Last but not least are the new COG structures. As mentioned, these are critical to target, if you want the hunt mission to end sooner.

Achievements and Easter Egg

For all you completionists, we added a few more achievements for you to complete. And a new Easter Egg as hinted in yesterday's comic.

Full Patch Notes

Features

reworked enemy drillship and unit spawning
added Cog Hunt
added Cog Military structures
added new enemy: Cog Spider
added new enemy: Self-spawned tank
added new way of spawning humanoid Cogs
added 5th drillship segment
added 4 new achievements

Improvements

improved Cog AI
improved quest item navigation
improved positioning of HUD icons for player, drillship and modules
reduced range of Cog tesla weapons
modified positions of trees, rocks and deposits to accomodate 5th segment
modified terrain to accomodate 5th drillship segment
helper drones are no longer selected when opening map by game controller

Fixes

fixed client cannot see modules on some segments
fixed kill quests stop counting when host dies
fixed custom settings affecting new game
fixed terrain and invisible obstacles in caves
fixed player teleporting when using device with a tool
fixed tank movement when driving on the edges
fixed player placement after using devices like worktable or pilot seat
fixed tunnel tooltips on the map
fixed Lava Source and Volcano tooltips
fixed typos in item and quest descriptions
fixed quest description
fixed Drillship inventory full message, when there is free space

Visual improvements

fixed double highlight in inventory and production screen
fixed heat distortion
fixed wrong icon on drone modules
fixed coloring of modules on the drillship
fixed blurry dials on newly spawned drillships
fixed production large drone engines shutoff
fixed quest description overlayed with other elements

That's it, hope y'all have a blast! https://store.steampowered.com/app/951440/Volcanoids/ https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/41771/Volcanoids_x_Forever_Skies/

[ 2024-12-07 18:08:41 CET ] [ Original post ]

Volcanoids

Volcanoid Developer

Volcanoid Publisher

2019-01-29 Release

Simulation Singleplayer EA Tags

Game News Posts: 134

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🕹️ Partial Controller Support

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Volcanoids Linux [2.22 G]

Set in the steampunk era, you take on an expedition to a forsaken island that you once called home. But sudden eruptions triggered by mechanical beings turned the wondrous place into an apocalyptic wasteland. In order to survive the island’s natural elements, you have to outsmart these creatures and capture one of their drillships. Use their own technology against them as you upgrade the machinery and reclaim your homeland.

MOBILE BASE

Take the vantage point, stay safe underground or choose a material-rich location and explore. The drillship is one of a kind base capable of joining you on every journey.

DEADLY ENVIRONMENT

Experience the tension and thrill of surviving volcanic eruptions. Time between each eruption is your most valuable resource. Use it to roam the island gathering materials, finding new technology and utilizing production.

MECHANICAL MENACE

Deal with a hostile race of robots that use the volcano as a source of energy. Their units are scattered all around the island’s surface as well as below it.

BASE MANAGEMENT

Customize your drillship from the inside out with colors, symbols, gadgets and more. Automate production, research technologies, set up defenses and turn the drillship into an unbreachable powerhouse.

MINIMAL SETUPOS: Ubuntu 18.04 or equivalent distribution
Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K / AMD FX-6300Memory: 4 GB RAM
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 470 / AMD RadeonHD 5850. OpenGL 4.5 driver
Storage: 6 GB available spaceAdditional Notes: Optional Vulkan support
RECOMMENDED SETUPOS: Ubuntu 18.04 or higher
Processor: Intel Core i7-7700 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600Memory: 8 GB RAM
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1070 / AMD Radeon RX 580. OpenGL 4.5 driver
Storage: 6 GB available spaceAdditional Notes: Optional Vulkan support

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