Hello Brigadiers! We know that you have been waiting for news regarding updates for Phantom Brigade and we are happy to report that we will be releasing a quality of life and bug fix patch on Tuesday, August 1st!
Below are some highlights that you can look forward to from the 1.1 patch!
Timeline action dragging: It is now possible to click and drag any action on the timeline to reposition it, making precise timing of actions far easier to achieve!
Improved melee system: Melee attacks could previously fail, even if the timeline prediction showed that they would be successful. Our new melee system makes use of shockwaves that have a one-to-one correlation between prediction and execution. Additionally, the shockwave system looks amazing and will give our designers more flexibility when creating new melee weapons!
Improved combat variety: In the 1.1 patch we have taken some initial small steps toward addressing your feedback about content variety. The first action we took was relaxing content restrictions, allowing a greater variety of existing maps and units to appear in combat. Secondly, patrols (the most commonly encountered overworld entity) have now been split into multiple types, each fielding different units.
Landing prediction UI: Enemy reinforcements are now easier to spot and less frustrating to play against thanks to a clearer UI indication of where and when they will arrive.
New UI for predicting crashes: Collisions should now be easier for players to predict and understand thanks to an improved UI.
Improved turret behavior: Turrets will now detect targets within a rotating cone and fire at appropriate ranges, creating a more dynamic and interesting obstacle for players.
Finalized Blackbird armor: In Phantom Brigade 1.0, the Blackbird armor set had unfinished art and missing arms. We have corrected this oversight in 1.1!
Other fixes:
Significant improvements to our modding system, including simplified mod installation, support for 2D pilot portraits, easier modding with text editors, UI sprite mod support, a greatly extended scenario system, and much more.
Shotguns have been rebalanced so that they no longer have a narrow effective range forcing a player to pixel hunt for a perfect shot.
Improved tooltips covering mechanics such as unit repair, workshop level, and barrier.
Plus a massive number of other bug fixes and improvements! (Full patch notes will be provided when the update launches!)
We are currently putting the finishing touches on the 1.1 patch, and we look forward to bringing it to you on August 1st!
But what about the future? We have some good news: Preliminary work has already begun on patch 1.2! We pay very close attention to the reviews that you write and to the messages that you post, and we hear you loud and clear that Phantom Brigade needs more gameplay variety and more content. We are working on that as our top priority for patch 1.2.
However, please note that the 1.1 patch that we will release on August 1st is only a quality of life and bug fix patch. We understand that the 1.1 patch will not address your core concerns with gameplay variety and content, but rest assured that further work on those issues is already underway via our 1.2 patch.
We'd like to thank you all for your feedback and bug reports -- your assistance is invaluable as we strive to make Phantom Brigade the best game that it can be. We look forward to launching our 1.1 patch on August 1st, and we are excited to share more details about the upcoming 1.2 patch, so please stay tuned!
This time we invite you to participate in 2x2 duels, where you can acquire the Snowy Goblin. This mischievous highlander is a real master when it comes to pissing off your enemies. His selfmade pike will make the target very uncomfortable, and his ability to throw snowballs will draw anyone insane! In addition, the spiteful goblin feels a surge of energy when defeating an enemy unit and increases his initiative.
Hurry up! Join the battle and don't miss the opportunity to get the Snowy Goblin! The event will only last a short time.
I will never be grateful enough to all of you who write wonderful reviews, share screenshots with fantastic comments, create fan art, share content, and help make the game better with your advice. All of you, Abrisk8, Kilian, Faelian, Finisterra, Darknesslord640, Ania.ac, Benny Brat, and lots more! people who want to have a good time (if the bugs let you), gamers, VTubers, Youtubers, and content creators who invest your valuable time playing CATASS. You have made every second I spent building it more than worth it. Thank you. 🐾
One of those amazing content creators, 12epost, significantly impacted the game.
Actually, it's an edit of a video where he does a hilarious game review. It is complete if you want to watch it. 12epost has an epic editing style. Thank you, 12epost 🐈 After watching his video, I couldn't miss the opportunity to name the human in the game Phillip officially.
Before finishing, one thing is certain: Phillip has been officially baptized, but the four-legged protagonist of CATASS still doesn't have a name. What awesome name could he receive? 👀
🐾 Here's a small selection of incredible reviews: 🐾
Good news: We have updated Critadel to fully support the Steam Deck™! Now you can play Critadel on the go, anywhere and anytime. With the Steam Deck controls, it plays just as you would play it with a controller on your PC.
Here are some of the key changes that were made to accommodate the Steam Deck hardware:
Fixed the issue that caused the game to stutter when a player uses the volume buttons on Steam Deck
Addressed the issue of text legibility by adding a Text Font Size Adjustment option (press the “hamburger” icon button on the Steam Deck -> select the “cog” icon -> adjust the bar next to “Language,” above “Confirm Button”)
Note: With this patch installed, the game will auto-detect when a controller is connected to your PC and force the game into “controller” mode. If you want to play with a keyboard and mouse, simply disconnect your controller. We wish you all good luck as you progress through the tower, and good hunting!
The tutorial text boxes have been rewritten to be much shorter. They are also now written by a new in-universe character to make the game more immersive.
Rain levels now end when the player goes to a new “exit” area instead of being timed.
The latest build of Melatonin allows PC players to use their own song files in the Melatonin Level Editor! This feature just requires you to know the exact tempo of the song you selected.
-Map Markers that will help you find specific animals you are looking for, can be viewed by simply opening the map -Flat Roof Addition -Railings can now be built on ceilings
FIXES: -More Precise Map Location to know exactly where you are in the map -More & bigger Spawners so you can find the animals you want -Better Building LODs for those running on DX11 -Fixed an issue with animals dropping from sky on some occasions -Fixed & Changed some torches that bug out on load -Fixed a Bug Where the boss in the red area would have his sword floating sometimes -Better Performance overall
Our New goal is to focus more on the NPCs in the village as as focusing on the questing to make it easier & more enjoyable overall. Just Like Last time, we thank you for your suggestions and bug reporting, if you have more things in mind you want us to add or any bugs that need fixing, kindly please let us know.
