Hello Hypatians!

Here's some things you might have missed since 1.16:

• Patched in strafing for locomotion!
• Added in always-run (to be used with the aim-slowdown functionality (VR only for now).
• Some things that were still missing got zapped back into existence!
• A place to plant seeds has appeared. You'll need a magic one for it to grow...
• Updating the Game Engine to version 4.22.1! And a new population widget to help find where people are.
• Beta ticket now goes to a public test level, where all sorts of things get tested! You can get to the beta area of your choosing from there.
• You can now wear hats across areas!
• Fishing rod has been added, though it's quite twitchy. Catch one of three new fishes!
• Adding coins in Oculus should be less likely to fail if Oculus is being slow.
• Elevators have been installed in the Hotel lobby and Du Nul theater! :wheelchair:
• Sodium should now ignite again when thrown into water.
• You can now see your experience and money even in the main menu! What's next, a working Inventory?
• Many small tweaks and bug fixes

For 1.21 we have:

• Bugs have been given a new color, which can sometimes help finding them! Also, submitting bug reports in-game should work more properly again.
• Fishies aren't so energetic on land.
• Double-barreled pop-gun will actually hit the targets on the lake now.
• Fixed players always getting the level up notification when entering the game (and occasionally being showered with gifts).
• Many items are now more usable in Mouse and Keyboard! Things like, the spray cans, sports balls, cameras, and many more can now be snapped into view with the F-key!
• A new item appears, the Sound Recorder Button, which lets you record a 15-second message!

[ 2019-09-25 01:53:04 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello Hypatians!

Check it out! a shiny new trading table in Centrum! Finally solved the wobble (hopefully permanently!) in VR. Mic sensitivity was turned way down on accident, so the game didn't think you were talking when you actually were. All photos should now be pickup-able in Mouse and Keyboard. 3D art submissions fixed! Packed down the ground in Sprite Park so it stops moving all around you. Adjust some auto-spawning objects to avoid ghosts and de-sync (hopefully). Other small quality-of-life improvements.

[ 2019-04-16 19:56:11 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello Hypatians!

Update 1.15 is out now! We've done several updates in a row now, so lets take a moment to go over all the things that have changed in the last few updates!
We fully support Mouse and Keyboard play! Hypata is a VR first title, which means that some features may require the manual dexterity of VR in order to get the most out of them, but that is no reason to miss out on all the other features of Hypatia, or to not be able to play with your friends! So we've opened up Hypatia to all Steam users, regardless of having a VR headset or not. In order to do so, we've made a number of features more nonVR friendly, and added a HUD to display all the info you'll need, as well as helpful control reminders! Let us know what you think about these changes, we're always looking to improve it more. VR users, don't worry! We haven't removed or changed any part from your experience to accommodate our new nonVR users, we just added some accessibility options to those without VR to simplify the controls.
We now support Windows Mixed Reality headsets! We're always excited to support the latest hardware, and bring Hypatia to as many people as we can.
Building your own property is one of the coolest parts of Hypatia! You can purchase a space using the in game currency, and then decorate it just the way you want, changing wallpapers, buying furniture, etc! There is personal property, where only you and people you invite can visit, and there are public property that you can decorate for anyone to come see! We've recently added another purchasable hotel room, and made some updates to the commercial property, and the apartment to add some more space to both!
Missed the Lunar New Year event? That's okay! While the Spirit Hunt is no longer active, we've left the area open for exploration, and who knows what we'll put in there next!
Finally, in this latest update, we added in new magic items - potions, orbs, and staves! These fun consumable items are awarded from the daily login boxes, and provide things like speed boosts, extra bits (one of our in game currencies), or experience! This new reward box will be awarded every day you login, and unlike previous temporary boxes, this box is not part of a timed event, and will continue to exist into the foreseeable future!

[ 2019-03-07 18:00:44 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello Hypatians!

The year of the pig has arrived! Come welcome in the Lunar New Year with all your friends in Hypatia! Make sure you login soon to get a daily bonus gift containing new items to unlock, and fresh in-game treats to snack on!
Be on the lookout for our post about Update 1.13 which will be dropping Feb. 12th, with details about the upcoming Lantern Lighting Festival, the Firecracker Spirit Hunt, and a special Valentine's Day celebration!

[ 2019-02-06 18:09:19 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello Hypatians!

Its that time again - Lets talk about the latest update to Hypatia! New user advertisements are available. You can put up our own artwork in various spots throughout the city. Use this to show off your amazing painting skills, photography skills, or even upcoming events you are hosting! We've also added a new area - Hotel Centrum. It now has a lobby and a brand new sign outside!
Although it is still under construction, and the elevators are offline, it is a nice place to hang out and relax with friends. The "Hotel Room" property has been moved inside this new area, just head up the staircase on your left! Love photography? Check out the new selfie sticks - it has never been easier to get that perfect shot of yourself. Property gets a bunch of new features as well. You can make your own signs with 3D letters, numbers, and symbols. Try using the new scaffolding items complete with built-in staircases and ladders to help you decorate those hard to reach spots. Forget what you look like? Check out the new mirrors, to reflect on your awesome property choices. Keep an eye out for our next update where we will be celebrating the Lunar New Year, and as always, come say hi to the developers on Discord! https://discord.gg/DFGat9E Full Patch notes:

• A new area has appeared, and is under construction - Hotel Centrum!
• User Ads exist! Made a cool painting or photo you want to show off? Put it on an ad!
• Have an awesome event coming up? Make an ad!
• Mirrors have been added as furniture items for property!
• Trying to take that perfect selfie? Try out new Selfie sticks from the mall!
• Make your own signs with new 3D letters, numbers, and symbols!
• Own a large property? New scaffolding items can help you build it!
• Too many items? Always on the go? Buy a pack of consumable inventory kiosks!
• Fixed bugs with present cat, photo hand in, photo develop, and photo projection dailies.
• A bunch of improvements and fixes to the property editing tool!
• Various sound tweaks and improvements throughout Hypatia
• Many mouse and keyboard control updates! Check our out Discord for full details: https://discord.gg/DFGat9E

[ 2019-01-23 18:10:22 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello Hypatians!

This update launches the long awaited User Events! You can find event creation kiosks in every major area, and event display boards in Centrum and Centrum South! This will allow you to create an organize events within the world for you and other players! We are also featuring a huge new furniture pack, focusing on a Black & White color scheme. Head over to Hykea to check out the display! We didn't forget all color though, as we have also added a handful of simple color changeable primitives, as well as enabling color editing on the Climbing Handholds! Update version 1.10.244

• New Black & White furniture & painting collection
• New colorable primitives for property
• Spring is coming! Waterfront boat training is now active again!
• Users can now use the event board and kiosk to create and organize their own events!
• Nearby players will now include all players in the same map as you.
• Daily activities now reset at a static time, rather than 24 hours after the last completion
• Climbing handholds now have the proper name
• Climbing handholds can now have their colors changes
• Hats and food effects will now follow the player's head properly
• You can no longer explore the same are twice
• Fix the secret sound not playing on the Cogwheel Garden Rabbit
• Increased the grab distance when pointing downward
• Fixed 3D paint brush energy not showing up when freshly spawned
• Action figures have been given sound effects!
• Added checkout counters in the Mango Shopping Center

[ 2019-01-08 23:24:42 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello Hypatians!

That's right, the long awaited property update is here! Find a place to call your own in Centrum, or Centrum South, but act fast as there are a limited number of spaces available! Once you own a space, you can customize it to build your own unique level for everyone to check out! All of the new properties, with the exception of the Hotel rooms, can be purchased only once. That's right, that door across from the Creative Studio could belong to you and only you! But only if you get there first! Don't forget to stop by Centrum South to check out the brand new HY-KEA store to buy yourself some furniture to decorate with - we've added over 150 new items in this store alone! In the spirit of shopping, the Mango Shopping Mall has also had its displays completely updated for 2019! Come check out all the newest items and avatars on display!

[ 2018-12-10 21:21:47 CET ] [ Original post ]

Greetings Hypatians

Update 1.7 is live! Featured is a new avatar set from LilStevers - The Tree!
Enjoy the Tree in "Classic", "Enchanted," or "Nebula!"

We're also debuting some MAJOR upcoming features in the beta level.

Events will allow you to create and organize player driven events, and then advertise for them! To access the new beta features purchase a "Travel Ticket - Testing Area" from the mall! Its only 10 Bits! Property is split into two categories, Public, and Private! Private Property is inivitaiton only, so only you and your friends can visit, while Public Property allows you to make new levels for all Hypatians to enjoy! You can decorate your new property with any items you already own, but make sure you check out the furnature as well! There are some exciting new options for interaction!

[ 2018-11-20 19:57:26 CET ] [ Original post ]

Greetings Hypatians!

This update features a number of exciting new styles for existing avatars! Unlock them by leveling up, or purchasing them directly from the Mango Shopping Mall! Don't forget to join us on Discord to connect and plan with other Hypatians regardless of platform! https://discord.gg/DFGat9E Full Update Notes v1.6

• New styles added!
• Spray can indicator upgraded
• Fixed a few avatar part issues
• Fixed locking a hat on someone else's head!
• Metallic spray paint on inventory items should work consistently now
• Fixed collision in Cogwheel Gardens
• Fixed collision in Du Nul

[ 2018-11-08 16:38:16 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hypatia's Haunted Halloween Update 1.5 is in full swing!

Start Trick-or-Treating now, or stop by next week to earn exclusive awards available during Halloween only!

• Gargoyle avatar set
• Paintable pumpkins
• Candy
• Exclusive costume
• New Halloween faces
• Haunted Halloween records!

[ 2018-10-26 18:29:02 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello Hypatians!

Join us this Saturday, October 20 at the Du Nul Theater for Hypatia's first Battle of the Bands showdown! Compete either solo or with a band to put on the best musical performance. Basic instruments can be found in the prop room, but players are welcome to bring their own instruments on stage as well. Judging will occur via Timefire developers, and prizes shall be awarded to the best solo and group act! Want to start a band? Head over to our Discord (https://discord.gg/DFGat9E) to get organized, or just show up and make friends live!

[ 2018-10-15 21:35:25 CET ] [ Original post ]

Greetings Hypatians!

In this update, we're proud to bring you a whole collection of musical instruments!
Choose from drums, castanets, cymbals, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, ukulele, piccolos, pan flutes, and slide trombones! Try them out by yourself, or Jam out with a group of friends and gain bonus experience points! Each melodic instrument can play all 8 notes tonic to tonic of the G major scale, meaning you and your band will easily find a harmonious melody! Each instruments is available right now in a variety of styles to purchase from the Mango Shopping Center, but they will be put up for display later, and we'll also be adding a few to the prop room in the theater Du Null. The insturments are a new feature, so join us on Discord and give us your feedback We will be making changes to them throughout the week so be sure to try them out as soon as possible! We will also be hosting a music contest in the near future, so stay tuned for more information on that next week! There will be prizes! Complete patch notes v1.4 Added a feedback and crash reporting tool! Fixed musical devices blocking UI in mall Instruments and accessories have been added Mirrors have been added to the bathrooms! Fixed a bug where paintables sometimes failed to load if you joined too quickly Improvements to reporting tools Improvements to admin tools Fixing "Loading" text not appearing on both hands selections in character creator Fixed color of yellow firework Tweaked our rubber duck. Yeah. Improve beach ball collision Fixed tea submission Added menu animations And many, many more bug fixes and content tweaks!

[ 2018-10-10 00:18:22 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello Hypatians!

Welcome to update 1.3! There are quite a few notable items here, so be sure to read to the end! In this update we are debuting a number of brand new avatar sets! Check out the Robobo, Treats, Fast Food, and Elements set! All these new parts are available for free via level up rewards, or unlockable via the Mango Plaza Shopping Center! Additionally, boat racing in water front has been drastically improved and now offers a daily reward for completing a boat race! Bring your friends!
There is a new video Streaming beta level! To access any of the test levels you can get a "Travel Ticket - Testing Area" from the Travel Agent in the Mango Shopping Center. This ticket is reusable and will allow you to test other upcoming features such as climbing or voxel scupting before they are officially ready. We have also added some buttons in the main menu to open a link to our Reddit or Discord to make it easier for players to engage with each other when not in Hypatia! Finally, we will be debuting our community moderator program, so head over to the Discord if you are interested in applying! Patch Notes

• Upgraded virtual keyboard input widgets
• Added streaming YouTube player
• Added badge support for Model Citizens, mods, admins, and more
• Implemented an entirely new version of the boat race
• Added 4 new avatar sets, Elemental, Fast Food, Treats, and Robobo
• Added audio to the boat figureheads
• Various sound updates
• Updates to settings menu visuals
• Added help buttons to improve clarity of the settings menu
• Improved some of the player reporting tools and admin interfaces
• Fixed collision in the hedge maze
• Updated positioning and sizing of loading screens
• Fixed Digital camera viewfinder
• Added Discord and Reddit buttons to main menu
• Repositioned some in game menus

[ 2018-09-26 02:30:42 CET ] [ Original post ]

Welcome Hypatians!

This weekend we're going to be awarding double bits for all daily activities including...

• Develop and display an original photograph in the Photography Museum
• Paint and submit an original painting in the Art Studio
• Perform at the Du Nul Theater
• Paint on and raise all 4 flags in Cogwheel Gardens
• Hunt down three eggs in the Egg Forest painting in Kurio
• And much more!

Log in all three days in order to get the most bits! Event runs until midnight PDT on the 16th.

[ 2018-09-14 16:15:57 CET ] [ Original post ]

Greetings Hypatians! We're proud to bring you the first of our content updates! We will be releasing new content every 2 weeks, without fail! This week's release includes several new avatar skins, as well as some frequently requested control updates. We've added a smooth turning option, a turning speed control, a height offset, some quick mute options on the right wrist watch, and finally a split control method, where you can have one hand for movement, and one for turning! Full Update Notes v1.2.192

• Added new styles! Birdman (Angel Bot), Bee (Ladybug Bot), Fighter (Odyssey Bot), Vintage (Square Bot), and Dipped (Ice Cream)
• Added smooth turning
• Added turn speed (applies to both smooth and snap turning)
• Added a height offset (For when you don't want to be short while sitting down!)
• Added quick mute buttons to the right wrist watch
• Added ATM to Kapow Lake
• Added this update tab!
• Fixed Rocket Steve!
• Fixed Bunbot Wrist size
• Fixed a bug with dropping from voice server
• Fixed Cogwheel Garden Collision
• Fixed wall LOD popping in Cogwheel Garden
• Added a proper loading phase to the Photo album context menu
• Fixed sounds on Kapow Lake Ferry
• Drone now hovers by default
• Added "You Are Here" indicators to maps in Streets areas.
• Added sounds to the buoys in Waterfront
• Lots of other minor things!

[ 2018-09-11 20:05:41 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello Hypatians!

We are proud to announce our feature roadmap! Come join us in game to talk about these upcoming features and more! First, lets add the one to the road map that is not displayed - Events! We are going to be adding an official event calendar, and support for users to create events within Hypatia. This will likely be one of the next things we add even before some of the features presented on the "Next island" above! Climbing and Voxel scupting! If you've purchased the Travel Ticket to the Testing Area you may have already experienced Climbing and/or Voxel scupting in Hypatia! Both of these features will be integrated into the game in the near future. Musical instruments will be added soon, which will allow you to perform live using guitars, drums, flutes, and more! 3D Prop Films are a new unique art form! Record and save prop animations to play for your friends or the general public. This will likely be added first as a testing area, like climbing or voxel sculpting Accessories are incoming as well! Like the current hats? Wish they followed your head, or stayed with you between areas? Want more accessories? Well you'll get all that and more!! Property Ever wanted to have your own a private space in Hypatia for just you and your friends? What about renting an apartment and filling it with your favorite things? Wish you could own the door across from the Art Studio? Wanting to build an amusement park for all of Hypatia to enjoy? With the coming Player Property update, Hypatians will be able to purchase and design public and private areas!

[ 2018-09-06 18:58:13 CET ] [ Original post ]

Fixed game board + inventory crash bug Fixed problems with rejoining and not being able to edit your 3D painting Fixed Ferry sound effects Fixed a client side crash bug with gazing Fixed a number of server side disconnect/crashes Fixed max distance on voting joysticks Unlocking the 3D paint brush will now provide the proper color Attempting to unlock any gameplay object with a full inventory will now properly notify the player Blocking a player will now properly hide their avatar (and yours from them) More fixes are coming soon!

[ 2018-09-06 17:51:27 CET ] [ Original post ]

Fixed Chief's display of Secret areas! Fixed a couple of exploration areas that were not completing properly Hedge maze item teleport fix Fixed a previously blocked secret in Centrum South Updated intial character creation keyboard Fixed improper rotation of Wes Bot left hand! Fixed some bad collision blocking Onion's Office from being accessable Fixed some Mango Shopping Center Collisions The prop puppet and castanets will no longer drop on use Records will properly stop playing now Fixed exploration on the two tower rooftops More fixes are coming soon, and we will share our feature road-map tomorrow!

[ 2018-08-30 23:45:50 CET ] [ Original post ]

This Friday (8/31) and Saturday (9/1) join the developers in the first official event of Hypatia! Each of us will be joining the world to chat, hang out, and answer questions about the development of Hypatia! We will be on from at least 10 AM - 4 PM PDT but if you miss us, don't worry! You're likely to see us popping in and out frequently all the time anyway. (1-7 PM EST) ((5-11 PM UTC)) Also we have setup our Reddit and a Discord to encourage player-player and player-dev communication cross platform! (Dont worry, I'll still check the Steam forums daily!) Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/HypatiaVR/ Discord: https://discord.gg/DFGat9E Introducing... The Devs!
Its me! I am the lead programmer and the one who (currently) posts all of the updates on Steam, Facebook, Twitter, Email, Reddit, etc to you!
Turk is our Database Engineer. He ensures that you can log in, everything you do is properly saved, and helps make Hypatia into a persistent world.
Jason is our Engine Programmer, and hired goon!
Timbo is our Lead Designer! He is responsible for envisioning the cohesive city that is Hypatia!
SteosaurusRex is our lead artist, and the guy who made the above promotional image! He is responsible for creating the beautiful environments you experience in Hypatia!
LilStevers is one of our 2D/3D artists. You can play with some of her wands in the Live Theater and you might even be wearing one of the Avatar Skins or Parts she has created!
Vincent is our most recent hire, and our only sound guy. You can expect all the audio within Hypatia to keep getting better because of him! Finally, we would like to thank all the former developers who ever worked on Hypatia. It would not be what it is today without the work of so many. It has been a large group effort over a long period of time to get to where we are now, and we just want to say thanks! Until next time, See you in Hypatia!

[ 2018-08-30 22:30:37 CET ] [ Original post ]

Tell your friends! Come experience Hypatia and all of its many, many exciting new features! Our current reviews are very outdated and we want to know what you think of this newest update! So give us a review and let us know what you think. We will be announcing a special event soon, as well as our feature road map for updates! Expect to hear from us soon! Until next time, See you in Hypatia!

[ 2018-08-28 21:01:52 CET ] [ Original post ]

Come explore Hypatia, the massively multiplayer metropolis filled with creation tools, mind-bending puzzles, and adorable stuffed animals!

-EXPLORE-
The city of Hypatia is a huge open world, filled with canvases for painting, canals for boating, and stuffed animals for throwing! Follow clues in the environment to find all the hidden areas, secret items, and unique treasures.

The streets of Hypatia can be explored on foot, on a rowboat down the canals and lakes, or through the skies in hot air balloons and airships. Featuring full locomotion as well as teleportation movement modes, our robust control options allow you to move how you feel most comfortable.

Whether you’re navigating a multi-dimensional maze, sailing through the rooftops in an airship, or diving with a plesiosaur at the bottom of the sea, you’ll be amazed by what you’ll discover next. Every corner of Hypatia has secrets waiting to be discovered, and each one will reward you handsomely for finding them! Win unique parts for your avatar, currency to spend in the mall, and lots more.

-CREATE-
Players can draw and paint anywhere, take pictures with one of five different types of camera, or perform a new act on stage in front of a live VR audience. Spray paint comes in every color imaginable, and permanently paintable walls are everywhere. If you prefer a traditional canvas, easels can be found in most of the city’s beautiful parks.

Submit your favorite pieces to galleries like the Art Studio’s Painting Gallery or the Mango Photography Museum’s Photo Gallery, and vote for your favorite works by fellow artists. Can you win first place in the weekly art contests?

Once you’ve made all this art and collected loads of prizes, where are you going to put it all? How about in your own personal apartment? Spaces are now available for Hypatia’s Player Property update! You can design and decorate your own VR home with furniture, wall paper, and lots of stuffed animals! Every door in Hypatia leads to a different property, meaning every player can own a part of the game map for themselves.

-SOCIALIZE-
Striking up a conversation with other players is easy with our proximity voice chat; just say hello! Use the Social menu to add them as a friend, and keep in touch anywhere in the city. Join our active Discord server to stay up-to-date on weekly community-led events and organize with other players.

Through your travels across the city, you’ll be able to find and collect over a hundred unique avatar parts. Then you can customize each part with colors and styles, and mix & match different parts to create your own individual look.

Hypatia: Where creativity is the currency