Hi everybody!

We're here again with another update adding an additional four new minigames, improving performance and fixing bugs along with many other things.


We've added four new minigames with this update which include the following.

• Rotor Race
  
• Cannon Circle
  
• Daring Dogfight
  
• Sidestep Slope

Here are the full patch notes for this update

• Added minigame Sidestep Slope
  
• Added minigame Cannon Circle
  
• Added minigame Rotor Race
  
• Added minigame Daring Dogfight
  
• Added maximum time limit per round to Snowy Spin
  
• Added a laser aimer to Shotgun item

• Improved fps by 200-300% depending on minigame/board
  
• Reduced initial load times by 3-4x
  
• Reduced ram usage from around 800mb to 300mb

• Added 6 new colors (Orange, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, White, Gray)

• Stopped UI timer element from going in to negative numbers.
  
• Attempted to fix issue which caused the minigame scene to dissapear before the result screen UI was shown
  
• Made the minigame preview video show a screenshot if the video fails to load
  
• Fixed desaturation effect on death in the 'Barn Brawl' minigame
  
• Fixed text alignment in lobby options
  
• Fixed alignment of kick button
  
• Fixed Rusty Racers UI sometimes showing players ahead of their current position
  
• Improved transition from minigame score screen to board
  
• Removed unecessary timer from Mortar Mayhem

• Fixed issue when players tied in a minigame the player in the first controller slot would always go first
  
• Fixed issue when rolling turn order, if players rolled the same the player in the lower controller slot would always go first
  
• Fixed players sometimes falling infinitely through the ground in the 'Acidic Atoll' minigame
  
• Fixed bug where killer on halloween map would hit players when he shouldn't be able to
  
• Attempt to fix bug where players in the 'Snowy Spin' minigame would spawn in strange locations between rounds
  
• Attempt to fix issue where portal effects linger when ping is high
  
• Fixed Bullet Barrage achievement requiring you to live for 70 seconds rather than the stated 50 seconds
  
• Fixed incorrect map extents on Winterglow Map
  
• Fixed AI not being able to use Eggplant correctly in maze
  
• Disabled Mortar Mayhem camera being enabled on pre-game
  
• Disabled Breaking Blocks camera being enabled on pre-game
  
• Fixed a hole in the Crown Capture minigame
  
• Attempt to fix falling through the ground in Magma Mages
  
• Fixed a bug that might cause minigames to not end properly in rare cases
  
• Fixed Beehive audio not being influenced by global volume controls

Thanks for all your support, we'll see you again when we release our next update!

Edit: We have pushed out an update fixing some issues, adding new controls for the planes and exposing the plane controls in the options menu for rebinding if you'd like to use something different.

- Added Chinese and Russian localization (You can change it in the options menu -> Gameplay/Audio)
- Nights are now slightly less dark
- Lowered damage of Bear attacks
- Fixed female clothing disappearing issue
- Fixed various collisions
- Fixed some typos
- Various bugfixes

A Big thanks to everyone reporting bugs.

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• new table game for earning money, make a bet and play with Orc if you win you will double your money depending on your bet
  This is not the final look of the game, there will be more changes in future updates
  
• now when you overlap with the enemy book around the enemies images there will appear enemy model with current progress depeding on the current wave
  

• fixed Orc's Victory animation
  
• fixed that the values for mage and bat was incorrect in the enemy book
  
• fixed the position of wmr and vive controllers so it fits to the real hand position
  
• added index controllers (knuckles) controls hint images

Our enormous overhaul to the resource system is finally here! And with it, an entourage of new furniture and features. (You can checkout a taste of the patch notes at the bottom of this announcement).


Well if you weren't aware, our weekly patching ritual was post-poned for three weeks so we could get into the guts of the game and make a much-needed and highly requested feature change. All of the resources previously have been scrapped and we have a completely new set of minerals in its place (based on real life minerals) which will hopefully make things more comprehensive and coherent.



But getting into the details, you'll notice there are now two new utility lines in the game, waste and water. You'll need to mine ice, melt it down, and use it to keep everything alive. And yes yes, we now have bathrooms, your Meeple are now slightly less slobbery.

But on top of that, you'll need to manage the waste your meeple produce, eject it into space, or filter it to reclaim your precious water (so long as you don't mind where it came from).



We also have new Chef meeple, and kitchens!
Food is now a tangible resource, meaning you can trade for food and whip up some gourmet meals for your hungry crew.. or just feed them raw fish, it's up to you of course.

Uh... what else? oh of course! Asteroids now function very differently. They can hold multiple minerals with varying degrees of richness and density. But I'll let you figure that out!

There is plenty more, but I wont spoil it for you!
We'll be spending the next week keeping a very close eye on things, taking in bug reports and making sure everything is working as intended!


How could I forget!
This new version 0.6.04 has so many changes that it will break saves from older versions. But don't worry! we aren't just deleting your save files, we are leaving 0.6.03 in the BETA branch so you can finish off any old saves you'd like before starting fresh on 06.04.


That's easy! Just right click Meeple Station in your steam library, go to 'properties' and then select the 'BETAS' tab. From there you can select 0.6.03 from the dropdown menu.

As always, don't be afraid to jump onto our discord server and chat with us! :)


• (Old saves are no longer compatible)
• starting meeple number is now set to 5
• fixed blueprints loading with differing costs
• fixed a pathfinding bug concerning ladders
• fixed a bug where meeple died of asphyxiation for no good reason
• completely reworked all resource types
• introduced a new variety of asteroid sprite sheets and mining system
• changed the inventory/refinery menu
• added ice processors
• added water tanks
• added waste pipe utility
• added water pipe utility
• added waste processors
• added waste ejectors
• added waste bins
• added bathrooms
• added kitchens
• added food dispensers
• changed food into an actual resource
• added chef meeple role
• added rock crushers
• added smelters
• added wooden chair/table/bed/footlocker
• changed uses for refineries
• added Oxygen Gardens
• completely revised trade menus and added supply/demand modifiers to resource pricing
• fixed refining orders from over refining requests
• fixed some rare pathfinding anomalies
• fixed various other known issues from 0.6.03

We are hurtling towards from full release on May 23rd, it’s time for us to show what we’ve been doing for the last 14 months! Battalion 1944 is now feeling like a polished game with it’s own identity and feel. It’s roots are deep and strong, grounded in classic shooters such as COD2, COD4 and Enemy Territory. You can feel the inspiration bleeding through into Battalion’s movement and gunplay.



The stream will last approximately 3 hours. The devs have been in regular daily testing for some months now, the rivalry between team_howard and team_brammer is passionate, for the devs this is the grand finale! It’s our chance to confidently show our fans just how fun the game can be.

You’ll be seeing all the new weapons, new economy, spectator improvements, movement improvements, map design changes, new maps (including Vanguard), and all the visual and audio improvements we have made to the game.


You will be able to watch the stream on either the Faceit channel or ThePlays.
Both links to the channels are posted below.

www.twitch.tv/ThePlaysGG
www.twitch.tv/faceittv

19:00 BST (London)
20:00 CEST (Berlin)
13:00 CDT (Texas)
14:00 EDT (New York)
21:00 MSK (Moscow)
15:00 BRT (Sao Paulo)
04:30 ACT (Canberra)



With two great casters making a reappearance to the scene, we’re looking forward to a relatively laid back showmatch displaying the latest version of Battalion 1944! See you Monday night!

Are you for Team_howard or Team_brammer?

P.S. We've still got more content and improvements to announce next week!

Next update will be deployed in the next 2-3 days and at the same time there will be the next changes with the servers:
1. DevServer #1 (Moscow) will be closed.
2. TestServer #2 (France) will be renamed to DevServer #1 (France).

Welcome to a round up of the week. The CCS is this weekend, Merry Melee 4Play returns, and more!

Read on for full details.

Happy Friday, gamers!

💣 Bomber Barn 💣 is now on sale for 40% off!

Blow your friends up and help shape the game's future as an Early Access supporter. We appreciate each and every one of our fans, and really love getting feedback.

Get together with some folks this weekend to avoid the blistering heat, and enjoy the May-hem at a discount ːsteamhappyː

Bombs away!

Something sinister is stirring in the Gas City.

Rumors are circulating of an alliance between Alad V and our most feared enemy -- the Sentients. Infiltrate the remastered Corpus Gas City on Jupiter, drive your blade through Amalgam horrors, unlock the power of the Wisp Warframe, and shine a light on this sinister Corpus plot.

Put your parkour skills to the test in the redesigned Gas City of Jupiter, featuring completely remastered graphics, tilesets and audio design. During your missions, storm your way past gas harvesters and massive reactors to uncover clues to Alad V’s deal with the devil and unlock new Captura scenes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bHadJ68fro

Deep within the walls of the Gas City, the Corpus are making full use of Sentient technology. You’ll stand toe-to-toe against the Amalgams -- nightmarish Corpus and Sentient hybrid beings. Is this a partnership or a parasitic conjuration?



Travel to Ganymede, Jupiter and survive the all-new endless Disruption mode. Collect keys from fallen Amalgams to activate corresponding conduits, then protect the conduits from the Demolysts that will try to destroy them. Each conduit will trigger a random player boon, environmental hazard or enemy buff. Test your strength against the Amalgams to earn new Weapons and new Mods.

Note: We will be introducing this mode with a Clan Operation! The Node itself can only be played if you've completed the Natah Quest.



Challenge the winged beast that makes the Gas City its home. Whether up close or at range, the Ropalolyst is a threat few can stand against alone. Complete The Chimera Quest to unlock this dangerous boss fight.




Float through the halls of the Gas City as the unseen helping hand. Her light-based abilities provide support to allies, while her unique passive makes her invisible in the air. Defeat the Ropalolyst to earn our 40th Warframe.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=os04jsx08So&feature=youtu.be

RESERVOIRS
Choose and summon a Reservoir filled with Motes that attach to and aid Wisp and her allies. Haste Mote (Green) grants increased movement and attack speed. Vitality Mote (Red) increases maximum health and heals over time. Shock Mote (Blue) stuns nearby enemies.

WIL-O-WISP
Cast forward a spectral image of Wisp to confuse and distract enemies. Reactivate to travel to its position. Hold to have the image travel faster and teleport to its position on release.

BREACH SURGE
Open a dimensional breach to overwhelm nearby enemies and cause them to release aggressive Surge sparks when damaged.

SOL GATE
Open a portal to the sun to irradiate enemies with a devastating beam of pure solar plasma.

PASSIVE: PHASED
Flowing between dimensions Wisp becomes invisible to enemies while in the air.


Gear up for the coming war with these new Weapons, Mods and Cosmetics.

FULMIN
Strike with silent lightning or the pummeling drum of thunder with Wisp’s signature Primary Weapon. Alternate between stealthy short-range electrical discharge and automatic lightning gun. Faster mode-switch when used by Wisp.

WISP GAOTH HELMET
A flowing alternate helmet for Wisp.

SIROCCO KAVAT ARMOR
Fluid and aerodynamic, the signature Kavat armor of Wisp.



KOMOREX
Corpus ingenuity leverages Sentient tech to create a high-capacity sniper of terrifying capability. The Komorex fires a bursting Toxin round. Zoom in to reduce recoil. Zoom again to expand the burst radius and shot-power with reduced rate-of-fire.



CYANEX
Sentient tech merges with Corpus design to deliver this lethal sidearm. Fully automatic, it fires ricocheting, homing projectiles that release small clouds of Gas on impact. Alt-fire to release the remaining clip in a single burst.



NYX PASITHEA COLLECTION
Take control with this decadent collection of deluxe Nyx gear. Featuring the Nyx Pasithea Skin, Enthra Syandana, and the Hecaton Shotgun Skin.




Give your Warframe, Weapons and more a boost with new Mods and Mod Sets. A Set Bonus is applied if equipped with Mods from the same set. These Mods are available as potential rewards from killing Amalgams and completing new content in the remastered Gas City. (All stats shown are at Max Rank and are subject to change.)

AERO MOD SET
Set Bonus: Damage enemies while Aim Gliding and put up to 5 of them to Sleep on landing.
• Aero Vantage - Warframe: +100% Reduced Gravity during Aim Glide
• Aero Agility - Sniper Rifle: +100% Reload Speed during Aim Glide
• Aero Periphery - Primary: -50% Zoom during Aim Glide
(All stats shown are at Max Rank and are subject to change.)

MOTUS MOD SET
Set Bonus: Chance to become immune to Knockdown effects while airborne.
• Motus Signal - Warframe: Increase Double Jump strength by +200%
• Motus Setup - Shotgun: +100% Critical Chance and Status Chance for 4 secs after landing from a Double or Bullet Jump
• Motus Impact - Melee: Increase range of aerial melee attacks by +2m
(All stats shown are at Max Rank and are subject to change.)

PROTON MOD SET
Set Bonus: During a Wall Latch gain 17% Damage Reduction
• Proton Pulse - Warframe: Wall Dashing grants + 200% Bullet Jump Speed
• Proton Jet - Rifle: During a Wall Latch gain +50% Critical Chance and Status Chance
• Proton Snap - Melee: Hold Wall Latch for 2s to gain increased Toxin Damage and Status Chance for a limited time.
(All stats shown are at Max Rank and are subject to change.)

ADDITIONAL NEW MODS
• Kavat's Grace - Warframe: Resist Hard Landings from falling at speeds of up to 40m/s
• Gale Kick - Warframe: 100% of Melee Damage converted to Impact Damage on Jump Kick, knocking down nearby enemies on kill.
• Anti-Grav Array - Robotic: Increase height of owner’s jump by +40%
• Odomedic - Robotic: Every 3m traversed by Wall Running regenerates +40 Health over 4s. This effect can stack up to 3 times.
(All stats shown are at Max Rank and are subject to change.)


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