The last couple of weeks have been very busy development-wise. Lots of stuff done including a fully functional map editor (3 months before estimated time!). But there's still a lot to do. Hopefully I can release it publicly this month.
New urban/apocalyptic style settings. Stress testing the new graphics - much more FPS now! Level editor is fully functional and anyone can make maps in it. Still some improvements and fixes are needed. Feedback is welcome.
I made a timelapse video while remaking ctf_hormone. Check it out. You can learn how map making is done in S2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Af2dlxZHIIk
I've been working on new game modes. The so called "progressive" game modes.
Progressive Capture the Flag
Progressive Team Deathmatch
Progressive Reverse Capture the Flag
ctf_hormone with reversed flags!
The progressive gamemodes are team based. They have multiple bases and multiple stages. And the maps are much larger than typical Soldat maps.
just one of multiple stages in a single map
I've also been working on a much larger vision for a new Soldat style gameplay. It can be played by turning on the "MM's Ultra Tactical" modifier. This modifier is designed to work best with the progressive gamemodes and consists of:
Realistic damage (1-2 shots at most)
Fog of war
Survival respawn mechanics (one respawn per stage)
Slower movement and no jets (but with the same movement mechanics and trick possibilities)
All of this can be played with bots now in the "test" branch on Steam (more info on Discord how to access it).
Last but not least. Our wonderful community has been helping with managing the project. Here's a list of Trello boards with progress, bugs and feature requests:
Public board - https://trello.com/b/X07eK50H/feedbackbugs
Public mapping board - https://trello.com/b/jSUYccls/soldat-2-mapping
Test version board - https://trello.com/b/2b5nFVbO/stylized
Test version editor board - https://trello.com/b/6ym9lPzK/editor
And I can't wait to finish this up and release to public!
Have fun,
MM
A direct successor to the 2D multiplayer shooter Soldat which took the Internet and LAN parties by storm in the early 2000's.
Soldat 2 aims at recreating the basic Soldat gameplay experience with fresh and enhanced content. Additionally there will be customization of every part of the game, including procedurally generated levels, game rules and modes, weapons, vehicles, structures and a custom battle simulator sandbox. Soldat 2 also strives to become a powerful platform for custom created content, mods and other Soldat-like games.
Early Access Features:
online multiplayer (with dedicated servers)
custom battle sandbox
procedurally generated or designed levels
famous flow-based movement
realistic weapons and military equipment
ragdoll physics and over the top violence
modifiers (every game parameter is editable)
Planned 3 Gameplay Tiers:
classic-competitive
class-based-realistic
sandbox-experimental
Upcoming (subject to change):
level editor + generator
full mod support
explosives + level destruction
more character customizations
more weapons and equipment
more levels and game modes
classes, vehicles and other experimental features
Developed by one man, the original creator of Soldat, King Arthur's Gold and producer of Butcher Michal 'MM' Marcinkowski.