Literally hundreds of improvements have been made over the past 2 months. Here are some notable ones:
PRE-GAME LOBBY
A window for waiting for players to join, arranging teams and voting for gamemode, map and modifiers is now part of the experience after joining a server.
Everyone can invite their friends through Steam or Discord with a link that will have them join the game immediately! No more copy pasting IP's and ports :). You can also view player avatar's and Steam profiles on this screen.
END GAME SCREEN WITH STATS
Statistics are now calculated during the match such as caps/returns, kills/deaths, accuracy, favourite weapon etc. and viewed as a summary at the end of each game.
MINI MAP VOTE
Pre-game lobby can be disabled and instead a simple 3-map vote can be used. This is also what will be used in the new Matchmaking/Gather system.
UI IMPROVEMENTS
Many HUD and menu improvements. This is mainly thanks to the help of our testers community. Giving me feedback, suggestions and encouragement!
DOMINATION
CTB has returned as Domination! It's not done yet and there's only one unfinished map called dom_stronghold but it is a sign of what to expect.
Biggest addition is a very wide custom designed map instead of the generated ones.
Best played with "UltraTactical" modifier!
Second biggest addition are base areas instead of flags (indicated by a team colored outline).
MOVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS
Many improvements have been made to the movement system thanks to the support of testers.
Hard-roll is now possible like in Soldat 1. Use it to stop and change direction immediately! An enhancement over S1 is the ability to hard-roll off of walls.
There's a new move called FRONT-FLIP. Works just like back-flip but forward. It's a big change but it has been warmly welcomed.
(darDar showing off movement possibilties)
SUPERMAN DASH [experimental]
Dropkick has been replaced with Superman-Dash. Basically doing superman adds the ability to bump into people with your head. If you go fast enough - it's deadly!
STEAM FRIENDS INVITE + STATUS
Proper status display + ability to join a friends game directly
DISCORD CHANNEL INVITES + STATUS
VISUAL AND AUDIO CLEANUPS
Lots of work on general cleanup, FPS improvements, sound clarity etc. Ambient sounds have been added to maps.
Less particles for greater visual clarity.
Tons of customization options including "no backgrounds", "less HUD" etc.
“Madame! Get yours before it runs out! Oi, fresh news of the city!”
Thomas’ fingers are numb with cold when the snow covers his shoulders. Wet splats of the icy rain mark his shoulder blades and chest - there are many papers yet to be given out, more shrill cries of his not to succumb to the icy weather.
“Oi! Extra! Fresh from print! The Toolbox is here!”
The advertorial issue is heavy in his hands, water bleeding through the paper and his well-worn mittens - Ma made them just for him, to shield him from the icy wind and biting frost. The full press package is carefully wrapped in blankets at Thomas’ side, shielded enough to peek through but away from the destruction of the elements - there’s a clever lever hidden inside that secures an issue to be blemish-free - and yet conveniently within reach for the customer.
“Extra! The Fishermen refuse to budge, the fight for the oil refinery gets bitter after two weeks!“
It’s been hard to count years, days, and hours like the boss does, all awkward numbers and calendar lines, but Thomas is getting the hang of things.
“Oil reserves doubled, spring ought to be safer!” His throat is raw with pain but he shouts, voice echoing down the alleyway. “Coal is not our only option today! Hear ye, hear ye!“
A weathered coalminer swaggers up to Thomas, his eyes briefly scanning the cover with its illustration. He narrows his brow at some of the letterings.
“Sir! The chief scientist asks: Will it get warmer?”
“Gimme two of these.” The man mutters, his voice low.
“Sure thing!” Thomas beams, two neatly pieces of paper right away in his hand. The miner doesn’t look twice at him and goes away, already reading the key headlines.
“Get the newest issue of The Toolbox!”
It is a gloomy, Friday morn, and the young paperboys of the District awaken - but Thomas knows his street corner like the back of his hand, sinewy with carrying package of the papers after package, his body bent awkwardly in the heavy coat but he does have the best spot on the corner - shielded by a lonesome street lantern, further down the cobblestone path than back when he started, three Reindeer Mating Seasons ago.
You might have noticed it last week as well, but we have a brand new level that you can test in the Experimental hall, entering it through one of the portals. It is the level after the Misty Forest that would lead up to the “Widow’s den” as you might have seen on some of the road signs in the forest. Keep in mind that the level is still a work in progress, which means that the layout might change and there is no art in it currently.
Rising Skeletons
In that level, you will also run into the skeleton enemies that now have a cool new rising-from-the-ground animation.
Demon Girl Textures
In the Experimental Hall, we have textures for the demon girl. She has a black and red outfit, with demon-inspired details on the clothes. Please give us some feedback and tell us what you think.
Interactible Fox Girl Ears & Hair
Next to her is the fox girl. Her ears and her hair react when you try to touch them and they move around.
VR Interactive Sex Scene Iteration
Last but not least, we’ve been doing various fixes to the interactive sex scene in VR, mostly focused on the girl’s physics on her arms, hair, and boobs, so feel free to test that out and let us know if it's starting to feel better.
Do you like playing with the fox girl ears?
Everyone loved the Fox Girl and a lot of people wanted to play with her ears, so we made that happen and wanted to hear what you think.
You might have noticed it last week as well, but we have a brand new level that you can test in the Experimental hall, entering it through one of the portals. It is the level after the Misty Forest that would lead up to the “Widow’s den” as you might have seen on some of the road signs in the forest. Keep in mind that the level is still a work in progress, which means that the layout might change and there is no art in it currently.
Rising Skeletons
In that level, you will also run into the skeleton enemies that now have a cool new rising-from-the-ground animation.
Demon Girl Textures
In the Experimental Hall, we have textures for the demon girl. She has a black and red outfit, with demon-inspired details on the clothes. Please give us some feedback and tell us what you think.
Interactible Fox Girl Ears & Hair
Next to her is the fox girl. Her ears and her hair react when you try to touch them and they move around.
VR Interactive Sex Scene Iteration
Last but not least, we’ve been doing various fixes to the interactive sex scene in VR, mostly focused on the girl’s physics on her arms, hair, and boobs, so feel free to test that out and let us know if it's starting to feel better.
Do you like playing with the fox girl ears?
Everyone loved the Fox Girl and a lot of people wanted to play with her ears, so we made that happen and wanted to hear what you think.
Strategic Mind: Spirit of Liberty - Prologue 1939 - KateMels
General!
We have updated all the Strategic Mind series titles recently, with various minor issues being fixed, and with Strategic Mind: The Pacific getting a full Korean text localization. We plan to add more improvements and fixes closer to the Strategic Mind: Spirit of Liberty release next year.
Headquarters: World War II - our new project in partnership with Slitherine
Headquarters: World War II is our first project with a publisher, and not just any publisher, but the number one publisher for niche strategy games - Slitherine. We are very happy with how the cooperation is going so far and we think that this project has everything it needs to become a very interesting and fun game for you guys to play.
Watch live announcement during the Home of Wargamers Live event:
More information about Headquarters: World War II here:
Our Lead game designer Oleksandr recorded a Q&A video and answered all of the questions we received. Here are some of them: - Will you continue adding games to the SM franchise? Are you planning a SM2 with upgraded graphics and mechanics in the feature? - Do you have a release date for spirit of liberty? - When the Strategic Mind project ends with the last battlefield in Finland, what kind of project do you have in mind? Thinking of a new strategy game other than WWII?
If you want your questions answered in the next Q&A session that will be held in February 2022 - feel free to follow the link below and ask us everything you want to know about our games and team: https://forms.gle/sXq4vh1FNqkgyGFN6
Saturday screenshots from community #18
This week we got new awesome community-made screenshots from the Strategic Mind series! Check them out and consider sharing your own playthrough with the community.
We have updated all the Strategic Mind series titles recently, with various minor issues being fixed, and with Strategic Mind: The Pacific getting a full Korean text localization. We plan to add more improvements and fixes closer to the Strategic Mind: Spirit of Liberty release next year.
Headquarters: World War II - our new project in partnership with Slitherine
Headquarters: World War II is our first project with a publisher, and not just any publisher, but the number one publisher for niche strategy games - Slitherine. We are very happy with how the cooperation is going so far and we think that this project has everything it needs to become a very interesting and fun game for you guys to play.
Watch live announcement during the Home of Wargamers Live event:
More information about Headquarters: World War II here:
Our Lead game designer Oleksandr recorded a Q&A video and answered all of the questions we received. Here are some of them: - Will you continue adding games to the SM franchise? Are you planning a SM2 with upgraded graphics and mechanics in the feature? - Do you have a release date for spirit of liberty? - When the Strategic Mind project ends with the last battlefield in Finland, what kind of project do you have in mind? Thinking of a new strategy game other than WWII?
If you want your questions answered in the next Q&A session that will be held in February 2022 - feel free to follow the link below and ask us everything you want to know about our games and team: https://forms.gle/sXq4vh1FNqkgyGFN6
Saturday screenshots from community #18
This week we got new awesome community-made screenshots from the Strategic Mind series! Check them out and consider sharing your own playthrough with the community.
We have updated all the Strategic Mind series titles recently, with various minor issues being fixed, and with Strategic Mind: The Pacific getting a full Korean text localization. We plan to add more improvements and fixes closer to the Strategic Mind: Spirit of Liberty release next year.
Headquarters: World War II - our new project in partnership with Slitherine
Headquarters: World War II is our first project with a publisher, and not just any publisher, but the number one publisher for niche strategy games - Slitherine. We are very happy with how the cooperation is going so far and we think that this project has everything it needs to become a very interesting and fun game for you guys to play.
Watch live announcement during the Home of Wargamers Live event:
More information about Headquarters: World War II here:
Our Lead game designer Oleksandr recorded a Q&A video and answered all of the questions we received. Here are some of them: - Will you continue adding games to the SM franchise? Are you planning a SM2 with upgraded graphics and mechanics in the feature? - Do you have a release date for spirit of liberty? - When the Strategic Mind project ends with the last battlefield in Finland, what kind of project do you have in mind? Thinking of a new strategy game other than WWII?
If you want your questions answered in the next Q&A session that will be held in February 2022 - feel free to follow the link below and ask us everything you want to know about our games and team: https://forms.gle/sXq4vh1FNqkgyGFN6
Saturday screenshots from community #18
This week we got new awesome community-made screenshots from the Strategic Mind series! Check them out and consider sharing your own playthrough with the community.
We have updated all the Strategic Mind series titles recently, with various minor issues being fixed, and with Strategic Mind: The Pacific getting a full Korean text localization. We plan to add more improvements and fixes closer to the Strategic Mind: Spirit of Liberty release next year.
Headquarters: World War II - our new project in partnership with Slitherine
Headquarters: World War II is our first project with a publisher, and not just any publisher, but the number one publisher for niche strategy games - Slitherine. We are very happy with how the cooperation is going so far and we think that this project has everything it needs to become a very interesting and fun game for you guys to play.
Watch live announcement during the Home of Wargamers Live event:
More information about Headquarters: World War II here:
Our Lead game designer Oleksandr recorded a Q&A video and answered all of the questions we received. Here are some of them: - Will you continue adding games to the SM franchise? Are you planning a SM2 with upgraded graphics and mechanics in the feature? - Do you have a release date for spirit of liberty? - When the Strategic Mind project ends with the last battlefield in Finland, what kind of project do you have in mind? Thinking of a new strategy game other than WWII?
If you want your questions answered in the next Q&A session that will be held in February 2022 - feel free to follow the link below and ask us everything you want to know about our games and team: https://forms.gle/sXq4vh1FNqkgyGFN6
Saturday screenshots from community #18
This week we got new awesome community-made screenshots from the Strategic Mind series! Check them out and consider sharing your own playthrough with the community.
We have updated all the Strategic Mind series titles recently, with various minor issues being fixed, and with Strategic Mind: The Pacific getting a full Korean text localization. We plan to add more improvements and fixes closer to the Strategic Mind: Spirit of Liberty release next year.
Headquarters: World War II - our new project in partnership with Slitherine
Headquarters: World War II is our first project with a publisher, and not just any publisher, but the number one publisher for niche strategy games - Slitherine. We are very happy with how the cooperation is going so far and we think that this project has everything it needs to become a very interesting and fun game for you guys to play.
Watch live announcement during the Home of Wargamers Live event:
More information about Headquarters: World War II here:
Our Lead game designer Oleksandr recorded a Q&A video and answered all of the questions we received. Here are some of them: - Will you continue adding games to the SM franchise? Are you planning a SM2 with upgraded graphics and mechanics in the feature? - Do you have a release date for spirit of liberty? - When the Strategic Mind project ends with the last battlefield in Finland, what kind of project do you have in mind? Thinking of a new strategy game other than WWII?
If you want your questions answered in the next Q&A session that will be held in February 2022 - feel free to follow the link below and ask us everything you want to know about our games and team: https://forms.gle/sXq4vh1FNqkgyGFN6
Saturday screenshots from community #18
This week we got new awesome community-made screenshots from the Strategic Mind series! Check them out and consider sharing your own playthrough with the community.
Hey, angling folks! Have yourself a great Christmas and join in on the Merry Fishmas: Krampus Hunt adventures with Fishing Planet!
The Christmas event starts on December 17th and will be available through January 4th.
This year, Christmas festivities are under threat! To save Christmas from the havoc created by the old Krampuses, you will require a special set of treats and tackle! A whole team of the best elf engineers has worked with their magic tools and homemade goods to come up with this top-notch kit for your Christmas fishing adventure. The right combination of rods and reels will help you to return the things stolen by the elderly villains back to Santa!
Now, only YOU can save Christmas: The elderly Krampus fishes have stolen Santa's attributes — glasses, beard and hat — and set off wreaking havoc in nearby waters.
You need to locate the old troublemakers, capture them and return the things they've stolen. You can find them by questioning their accomplices, who have decided to follow them and make mischief around. Because of their innate ability to lie, you'll have to catch a score of them. Get your rods ready!
Magical Jukeboxes and new amazing baits will help you to attract the minions.
Activate Jukeboxes by using Christmas tokens**. *Settled on all event locations. ** Get Christmas tokens by completing the event missions.
What Christmas without snowballs. Collect snow and make snowballs.
Do not forget about Christmas gifts, that you can find at every event location. Just check Gift Boxes and Christmas Stockings.
The White Moose will also please you with the good old Crystal Burbot, fantastic Antlered Salmon, and Furry Trout!
Mega Cookie Bait If you take a couple of Ginger Cookies and join them with magic, the special power of Christmas pastry will create an ideal bait.
Christmas baits: Cookies with Milk
Turdilli
Buñuelos
Shtolen
Candy cane
And traditional Christmas treats - Ginger Cookies
These amazing Christmas baits will help you to catch Krampus Fish:) Unlucky Krampus Tarpon
Clumsy Krampus Eel
Crumbling Krampus Payara
And do not forget to check all colorful Minions
Christmas gifts! Christmas Slingshot
Christmas Light
Snowman Cap
Ice Look Glasses
Enjoy this year's Christmas with an excellent assortment of festive season feeders, delicious baits for sweet-toothed fish, a keepnet and, naturally, a celebratory firework!
Get it all with The Christmas kit - Krampus Сatcher Pack, which also contains everything you need for a good Christmas catch!
Also, don't miss our Christmas special packs full of great angling treats!