We can't believe it's already been a year since we launched Overstep on Steam Early Access. It has been a year full of hard work, new experiences and it's been awesome to meet our players from all over the globe!

Your feedback has been the secret weapon for traversing the land of iteration and dilemmas, from rail grind speeds to map sizes. It's like you're a part of the team - we couldn't be happier about it!

• New in-game currency: Credits
  
• Earn credits by playing matches
  
• Skins can be purchased by Credits, except for Legendaries which remain OB-Only
  
• Adding a selection of Nationality based skins
  
• Customizable avatars and banners
  
• Skins now show on Trials and HUB
  
• Combat Tutorial Level
  
• Two new trial levels: Processing Plant and Launch Control
  
• Trial Times - Personal Records
  
• First version of the HUB
  
• Text Chat
  
• New competitive level: Atlas
  
• 2 New weapons: Hailstorm, and Meltdown
  
• Special freerun practice area within the HUB
  
• Kill feed

• Improved lobby lighting
  
• Music during lobby screen
  
• Fixed and brought back Gauss Gun
  
• Adjust the PLAY menu layout to welcome the HUB
  
• Tens of new and improved sound effects
  
• Online elements now working for offline levels (i.e. weapons on the HUB level)
  
• Option to configure the keys to use abilities

• Missing SFX on "continue" button at purchase screen
  
• Trial HUD is covering a part of the settings menu while in Trials
  
• Sound Effects volume slider not updating orb collection volume
  
• Volume sliders do not affect certain character SFX
  
• Camera shoulder setting doesn't work
  
• Windowed fullscreen doesn't work. Looks like normal fullscreen.
  
• Changing the quality settings and hitting apply sometimes doesn't save the settings
  
• Escape doesn't take you back a step in the in-match menu.
  
• In the settings menu. When Quality is not set to Custom, the individual Quality settings are greyed out. This is confusing some players who try to change the individual settings and not being able to do so.
  
• When using the lowest resolution value, texts on the loadout menu become off-centered and the matchmaking menu is almost unusable.
  
• Infinite running when pressing ESC during a match
  
• CTF mode; the Flag stays in water in Resort
  
• If you enter matchmaking and choose the Overstep Classic game mode. You sometimes get client-side flags that can't be interacted with.
  
• Weapons with splash damage do double damage
  
• Dead characters have no ragdoll behavior at all. The game still has the old dying animation.
  
• In the settings menu, using ‘reset to default’ reverts all settings to default, except for the resolution setting.
  
• Pressing F2 in Trials mode breaks it
  
• In the main menu, you can click on the friends and settings icons but only on the very top edge of their icons.
  
• Parties permanently block Trials mode, until restarting the game
  
• In the main menu, the platform meshes that the robots stand on have a gap between the top and the sides, allowing you to see a bit of the background through the platform.
  
• Heat mode doesn’t register kills/deaths count
  
• Blank widget avatar when not party host
  
• CTF flags are present in other game modes in the resort map
  
• Fixed inconsistency of skin rarity color between skins shop list and skin purchase popup
  
• Colored the skin labels by rarity on the store.
  
• Skin store sorts skins by rarity, corporation then, and finally name.
  
• Solved issue with the flag in robot's back not being replicated if players are too far from each other
  
• One of the party members doesn't travel to lobby upon successful match found

Join our CEO Marten and CTO Flavio on the arenas and tune in for a chat! http://twitch.tv/overstepgame
6PM GMT!

Keep an eye on our Development Roadmap here: https://trello.com/b/pM6hdG56/overstep-development-roadmap

Just in time for the weekend it's time for the next patch. Have fun with it!

• The attachment of the suspended cabs has been completely revised, so the trams finally don't deform anymore! However, we know that the solution is not yet 100% perfect (in terms of distances between cabs), we are still working on it!
  
• Full controller support has now been implemented. Please check if the axis for acceleration and deceleration is correctly assigned after the update and reassign it if necessary
  
• Field of view (FOV) can now be adjusted for driver's perspective. This is especially useful when using very wide resolutions (e.g. when the game is spanned over 2 or 3 displays using NVIDIA Surround)
  
• Station announcement not switching to Rathausplatz, Burgtheater (after Schottentor station in the direction of Stefan-Fadinger-Platz) correctly was fixed
  
• Door check lamps are now working correctly and only switch off when all doors are closed
  
• Cars now stop correctly at red traffic light at Mayerhofgasse station in the direction of Stefan-Fadinger-Platz
  
• Bugfix for SteamVR compatible headsets (e.g. HTC Vive). Therefore the VR mode also works for HTC Vive now
  
• Tooltips added in the settings menu
  
• Fixed some minor bugs in the UI (menu)
  
• Fixed sometimes hard to click buttons at the top of the in-game pause menu
  
• Right indicator at last cab now switches off correctly
  
• Added collision for door 6 of Flexity so entering and exiting is not possible anymore while the door is closed

• Stop point adjusted at Volkstheater station in the direction of Stefan-Fadinger-Platz
  
• Stop point adjusted at Parlament station in the direction of Prater
  
• Added AI road traffic between Julius-Raab-Platz and Prater

Notice: TramSim now starts in non-VR mode by default. If you want to start TramSim in VR mode please use the "play" button in Steam where you can choose to launch in VR mode.

We wish you a nice weekend!
Your TramSim team

The update this week unlocks the Multiplayer feature. Players can now Host & Join games in using The First World War game lobby. We’ll soon be adding Editor and Steam Workshop support. These two features are best left for the final stages since game changes can easily break mods. That means we are getting closer to a final release. But there is still quite a bit to do before we can say it’s done.

Besides MP, this release has a number of bug fixes. One area we spent time on was trying to improve the historical flow to The Balkan War scenario. A lot of players have seen repetitive non-historical play from some AI nations, namely Bulgaria, Italy and to some degree France. As some here understand, the event code is quite dense and it’s very difficult to trackdown where things might be going wrong. On top of that there are two competing systems at work, the generic AI and the customized, nation specific AI. This forces us to be cautious about making really big changes that are difficult to test. I think we’ve made improvements but even if we fix all the obvious bugs, there are still subjective issues involving balance and how much weight we give to non-historical outcomes.

The recently added mechanism to penalize over taxing has been adjusted. We’ve reduced the ruse of Corruption penalties and added the potential for regional riots. This was our initial plan and we are interested in whether players prefer this method.

Work continues on the next scenario, The Russian Revolution. We are spending a lot of effort dealing with the breakup of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Right now it feels more complex than even the Balkan Wars and significantly more in depth than The Red Army DLC for Making History: the Great War. There’s a chance the new scenario might be made available in the next update. That is the goal.

Again, thanks for giving us feedback and pointing out the bugs.


Update #6 Release Notes:

• Turned On Multiplayer feature
  
• Added Defensive strength to Armored Train unit
  
• Increased width of text area for Submarine Range to prevent property display clipping
  
• Revised Mobilization data for nation at game start
  
• Added ability to read Non-Aggression & Neutrality Pacts at game start rather than just events
  
• Added Player condition test to Break Triple Alliance - may have prevented Assassination event from firing
  
• Updated Game Map to fix a few borders not displaying in some regions
  
• Fixed Animation bug in French Heavy Siege Guns
  
• Fixed AirUnit Group Selection UI Graphic that was slightly offset
  
• Modified AI Recruitment Template to reduce building of Armored Trains
  
• Fixed Mountain Infantry Terrain Penalties error
  
• Reduced Over Taxation Penalty and increased chance of revolts if taxes are too high
  
• Added script trigger: TriggerConditionControllerNationIsNot
  
• Added Land Defense Penalties to Infantry units in the Encyclopedia
  
• Assigned WARJUSTIFICATION_AGGRESSION property to Italy against Ottomans
  
• Fixed text errors in various Events
  
• Modified BFW Scripts increase chance of historical decisions
  
• Fix to make Bulgaria more prone to join Central Powers
  
• Bulgaria should no longer automatically form alliances when player is human
  
• Fix to increase chance Italy joins Allies
  
• Remove Ottoman Balkan Claims if defeated in 1912

Sword smoochers, unite!

Unfortunately Victoria has left Kitfox, but the team continues developing new and more beautiful weapons every day even so. PLUS Kitfox released Lucifer Within Us last month... if murder mysteries are your thing, maybe check it out, especially as sales and discounts are likely around the corner...



Anyhow, we'll post a fuller big update in a couple of weeks when we have a new community manager to announce, but for now, check out these lovely attacks:

We got some chain lightning going on, forked from Lasersaber:



And if you click below you can check out a little video of the purrfect pawprints that trail behind you when you're pouncing on enemies with Brass Knuckles:



Plus we picked a few Kickstarter backers to take a stab at the game (heh) in a very closed beta test and questionnaire. We will open up to more testers in the coming weeks on the Discord, so do join us there if you're interested, but in the meantime I thought you might be interested to see the dungeoneering feedback in particular:



Gotta do some slicing and dicing and canoodling, but we'll be back to update you again soon!

xoxo,
Tanya & the Kitfox team

It's been 3 weeks since we released our first playable alpha demo in the form of a Halloween Special.
During this time we kept working on the game, improving, polishing, addressing feedback and fixing bugs.

Today we uploaded a new version and we also updated the trailer video showcasing the changes, here is a list of some of the things we've done:

1. New tiles design.
   
2. Updated backgrounds (moon, clouds, fog, lampposts and more).
   
3. New snakes and jellyfish enemies.
   
4. New spiders design.
   
5. Updated player's controls.
   
6. Updated blood particles and animations, it's even bloodier this time.
   
7. Improved underwater attacks.
   
8. Updated level design.
   
9. Bugs fixes and more...

We are still working on the official demo for the game, but that might take a while, in the meantime we are cooking another special release for Xmas, stay tuned for more updates, coming soon!

BloodRayne is back!

These “Terminal Cut” editions feature enhancements such as 4k gameplay, upscaled cinematics, better lighting, 4x anti-aliasing, and more. BloodRayne: Terminal Cut and BloodRayne 2: Terminal Cut are available for $14.99 USD, at a substantial discount during launch week, and are free for current owners of the original games on Steam and GOG.com.



“We were blown away by the fan response to the new Terminal Editions. Even after all these years, the BloodRayne community is still an incredibly vibrant group of fans, and we’re going to do everything we can to make them proud. Thank you,” said Wade Rosen, President of Ziggurat Interactive.

Both Terminal Cut editions feature:

Goodbye Jaggies: Thanks to improved rendering, these versions of BloodRayne run with up to 4x anti-aliasing

Modern Resolution: The enhanced editions of BloodRayne support display resolutions up to 4K / 3840x2160

Improved Environmental Effects: Enjoy more immersive environments thanks to improved effects like reflections, water, fog, and shadows

Use Your Elite Controller: Modern controllers are now supported, thanks to the addition of XInput controller support.

New Language Support: Accessibility is important, and actually understanding the dialogue in a game does wonders for immersion. New localizations include:
BloodRayne: Terminal Cut: Fully voiced with localized interfaces in English, French, Italian, Spanish, and Russian
BloodRayne 2: Terminal Cut: Fully voiced in English and Russian, plus localized interface and subtitles for French, German, Italian, and Spanish

...and Much More: Upscaled cinematic videos, lighting improvements, support for uncompressed original textures, and Windows 10 optimization ensure that these are the absolute best versions of both titles.

Originally released in 2002, BloodRayne follows the red-headed half-vampire, Rayne, as she travels around the world hunting Nazis. Players wield a variety of vampiric powers — and the infamous Twin Arm Blades — in thrilling, third-person combat. The sequel, BloodRayne 2, found the hungry heroine hunting down a vampiric cult set on world domination, using an expanded arsenal of weapons and abilities. The games spawned a theatrical film and a comic book series detailing Rayne’s life and exploits.

BloodRayne is back!

These “Terminal Cut” editions feature enhancements such as 4k gameplay, upscaled cinematics, better lighting, 4x anti-aliasing, and more. BloodRayne: Terminal Cut and BloodRayne 2: Terminal Cut are available for $14.99 USD, at a substantial discount during launch week, and are free for current owners of the original games on Steam and GOG.com.



“We were blown away by the fan response to the new Terminal Editions. Even after all these years, the BloodRayne community is still an incredibly vibrant group of fans, and we’re going to do everything we can to make them proud. Thank you,” said Wade Rosen, President of Ziggurat Interactive.

Both Terminal Cut editions feature:

Goodbye Jaggies: Thanks to improved rendering, these versions of BloodRayne run with up to 4x anti-aliasing

Modern Resolution: The enhanced editions of BloodRayne support display resolutions up to 4K / 3840x2160

Improved Environmental Effects: Enjoy more immersive environments thanks to improved effects like reflections, water, fog, and shadows

Use Your Elite Controller: Modern controllers are now supported, thanks to the addition of XInput controller support.

New Language Support: Accessibility is important, and actually understanding the dialogue in a game does wonders for immersion. New localizations include:
BloodRayne: Terminal Cut: Fully voiced with localized interfaces in English, French, Italian, Spanish, and Russian
BloodRayne 2: Terminal Cut: Fully voiced in English and Russian, plus localized interface and subtitles for French, German, Italian, and Spanish

...and Much More: Upscaled cinematic videos, lighting improvements, support for uncompressed original textures, and Windows 10 optimization ensure that these are the absolute best versions of both titles.

Originally released in 2002, BloodRayne follows the red-headed half-vampire, Rayne, as she travels around the world hunting Nazis. Players wield a variety of vampiric powers — and the infamous Twin Arm Blades — in thrilling, third-person combat. The sequel, BloodRayne 2, found the hungry heroine hunting down a vampiric cult set on world domination, using an expanded arsenal of weapons and abilities. The games spawned a theatrical film and a comic book series detailing Rayne’s life and exploits.

BloodRayne is back!

These “Terminal Cut” editions feature enhancements such as 4k gameplay, upscaled cinematics, better lighting, 4x anti-aliasing, and more. BloodRayne: Terminal Cut and BloodRayne 2: Terminal Cut are available for $14.99 USD, at a substantial discount during launch week, and are free for current owners of the original games on Steam and GOG.com.



“We were blown away by the fan response to the new Terminal Editions. Even after all these years, the BloodRayne community is still an incredibly vibrant group of fans, and we’re going to do everything we can to make them proud. Thank you,” said Wade Rosen, President of Ziggurat Interactive.

Both Terminal Cut editions feature:

Goodbye Jaggies: Thanks to improved rendering, these versions of BloodRayne run with up to 4x anti-aliasing

Modern Resolution: The enhanced editions of BloodRayne support display resolutions up to 4K / 3840x2160

Improved Environmental Effects: Enjoy more immersive environments thanks to improved effects like reflections, water, fog, and shadows

Use Your Elite Controller: Modern controllers are now supported, thanks to the addition of XInput controller support.

New Language Support: Accessibility is important, and actually understanding the dialogue in a game does wonders for immersion. New localizations include:
BloodRayne: Terminal Cut: Fully voiced with localized interfaces in English, French, Italian, Spanish, and Russian
BloodRayne 2: Terminal Cut: Fully voiced in English and Russian, plus localized interface and subtitles for French, German, Italian, and Spanish

...and Much More: Upscaled cinematic videos, lighting improvements, support for uncompressed original textures, and Windows 10 optimization ensure that these are the absolute best versions of both titles.

Originally released in 2002, BloodRayne follows the red-headed half-vampire, Rayne, as she travels around the world hunting Nazis. Players wield a variety of vampiric powers — and the infamous Twin Arm Blades — in thrilling, third-person combat. The sequel, BloodRayne 2, found the hungry heroine hunting down a vampiric cult set on world domination, using an expanded arsenal of weapons and abilities. The games spawned a theatrical film and a comic book series detailing Rayne’s life and exploits.

I'm very excited and it's been a great journey so far, I can barely wait for people to play the game.
Now the short wait begins...


If you have any suggestions about the game now would be the time to write about it in the steam forum before the deadline.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1061180/Crumble/

Just like the title states, Marvel’s Avengers is on sale for up to 50% off for a limited time as part of our Black Friday sale! All dates, discounts, and platforms are under different schedules and dependent on territory. Please check the schedule below – additional dates and discounts may be added throughout the week.

Steam: 50% Off – 11/20-12/01


Almost three months have passed since Marvel’s Avengers launched on September 4. Along the way, our amazing community has provided feedback that has had a direct impact on the game, including the highlights below:

• Captain America can smash doors with his shield throw to access locked areas
  
• All Super Heroes can now sprint in bases such as the Helicarrier, Ant Hill, and SHIELD Substation Zero
  
• All Faction Missions can be obtained in any base – previously players had to go to each base to accept their respective missions
  
• Option to scale subtitle and closed captions size
  
• Closed captions will no longer be automatically displayed in cinematics
  
• Ability to preview Cosmetic Vendor items
  
• Captain America’s shield run now damages enemies
  
• Tuned enemy ranged attacks

Finally, we have upcoming features and new content coming that will both give everyone more to play and allow for an improved experience such as:

• The ability to replay Reassemble Campaign (currently in testing)
  
• A Ping System for smoother multiplayer communication (currently in testing)
  
• AIM Cloning Lab – An Omega-Level Threat that will require a team of four high-Power Level characters to complete
  
• Marvel’s Avengers: Kate Bishop – Taking AIM – An operation coming on December 8 that introduces a new playable Super Hero Kate Bishop and continues the story from where the Reassemble Campaign left off

Please keep the feedback coming! There is so much more we have planned for Marvel’s Avengers, including more fixes and quality of life improvements, and of course, new content, new Super Heroes, and new stories to tell. Thank you for all the support you’ve shown us during these trying times. We greatly appreciate it. See you on the Helicarrier!