Long time no hear, huh? It's high time to change that! As a token of our appreciation for sticking with us and continuously fueling our progress on Exekiller, we want to keep you in the loop about our progress at least once a month!

So, even though this is the fourth Dev Diary, consider it a sort of a fresh start! The first of many that will gradually bring us closer to the big day in 2025, when our game will finally debut.

Let's kick off right from the beginning! Here's what has been happening with us lately!


First of all, we are constantly working on fashion. In the past few weeks we've been heavily focused on clothing items and essentials within the post-apocalyptic world.

Take a look at the leather coat that some of the outlaws will wear. It seems to resonate perfectly with their demeanor and brings a unique aura to their look. It's likely that foes will have second thoughts before venturing into their path, agreed?




And if the presentation alone doesn't convince them, we're more than willing to treat them to something stronger! As luck would have it, we've recently been working on a 3D model of a grenade - a truly explosive toy.





Certainly, visuals matter, but what would game graphics be without proper animations? In the past few weeks, we've also dedicated our efforts to this aspect, focusing heavily on grenade animations.




Did you make it this far? Know that we greatly appreciate it! As a reward, we have a little surprise in the form of a Staten Island concept art. As you can see, it's very atmospheric.

And even though you'll often encounter many dangers there, we're striving to make the exploration itself a unique experience!




As you can see, a lot is happening! And while the road to the release is undoubtedly long, we're continuously working on implementing various features, big and small, to bring Exekiller closer to perfection.

If you want to actively participate in the game's creation, we encourage you to join our Discord. That's where information surfaces first, and you can have direct conversations with us. Don’t hesitate - click here and join now!

See you soon
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The long-awaited update 10.1 is available now. After a long beta test phase we make the long-awaited sound update playable for everyone. We have reworked the DT5 sound with the support of Linus F.!
Of course there are other improvements besides the sound update.



As always we have summarised the most important changes for you:
▶️Sound
DT5 vehicle sounds have been completely reworked
Startup sound was completely reworked
Interior and exterior sounds now sound differently
Curve sound behaviour was reworked
Engine sound was completely reworked, Inverter is now audible
Dropdown buttons now have a click sound
Sound bar didn't catch all sounds (IBIS sounds were still there after reducing to 0)

▶️Localisation
Timetable mode had some errors that were not correctly localized ("Nach Barmbek", "Fahrten")

▶️Rails
Problems that caused gaps in tracks have been fixed
Irregular spacing between sleepers has been fixed
Tracks no longer look angular on track curves with a small curve radius
Gauge of the tracks has been corrected
Mesh generation of switches has been reworked
Switches: The placement of frog, wing rails, closure rails and blades has been revised
Switches: The length of the sleepers has been corrected
Switches: The sleepers of the branching tracks no longer overlap each other
Switches: Switches had not been generated on some branching tracks
Several internal fixes in the railway system

▶️Other Fixes
Station info screens no more show terminal stations as intermediate stops
Removed some objects near KE
Updated some screenshots in the main menu
Added the option to restart the service after running into a red signal
Fixed an issue between MU and HS where the train did not drive on the tracks
Spawnpoint SA reverser was removed from the main menu
The gap between train and platform in SL was adjusted
The runway in WK reverser does not intersect with the train anymore
Spawnpoint in WK reverser was adjusted so the signal can be seen easier
Fixed missing gravel in HO and EP

Enjoy the new update!

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The September patch - EA.1.2.0 (#23490) has finally arrived and includes some new items, fixes & QOL improvements!




Finally, the upgrade for the humble Repair Patch has arrived in Forever Skies! Players can find the blueprint for the Repair Thrower in a new room in the Underdust biome, complete with its consumable “ammunition”, Repair Foam.



The Repair Thrower is a more advanced, methodical and satisfying method of fixing damage to your airship base, than the Repair Patch. This new tool even comes with a handy radar device at the back, that guides you to the damaged parts of your airship.



New room added to the Underdust where you will find the tools blueprint and other useful items.



You will now find boxes scattered around the world both above and below the dust. These boxes contain useful items inside. However, the box itself is damaged, meaning the player is unable to access the contents. These boxes will require fixing with Repair Foam first in order to claim the items inside!




Tell me if this sounds familiar, you were exploring the tunnels in the Underdust until you were attacked by a Mantis. This caused a *mild* panic and you got out of dodge the first chance you got. Except wait, you later found out that the pet was not accessible to you because of your earlier *ahem* “tactical retreat”. Well fear no more, we have fixed this error. The pet can now be obtained if you missed it the first time! It can now be found waiting for you in the tunnel, just outside of where you first came across the Mantis’. So head on back to claim your new pet.




Remove HUD option has now been added! Now you can take screenshots of the beautifully damaged world, or perhaps your behemoth Airship without the HUD getting in the way!

Other improvements have been made to our UI, including improved stack splitting! Stacks now split in half, not just by single items.



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Gameplay:

• Repair Thrower and Repair Foam added
  
• Damaged boxes containing items added into gameloop
  
• New secret room added to Underdust, housing the Repair Thrower blueprint

Fixes:

• Pet is now obtainable for players who missed it the first time.
  
• Improvements made to drag and drop function when removing unwanted items from your inventory.

QoL Improvements:

• “Climb on board” functionality added to Docking Plank
  
• Stack splitting improvements. Players can now split stack by whichever desired amount they want.
  
• Freezer improvements - Freezer now fully pauses item spoiling.
  
• HUD Removal option can now be actived in the Settings menu.
  
  
• Various other small fixes and re-balances.

That’s all for now, coming up we have teases for the October Update and more.
See you then!

Team Far From Home

We will be broadcasting live on 9/20 (Wed) from 8:00 PM (JST/ GMT+9)!

• Latest Info from Suzuki P!
  
• Challenging the new boss of the Taste of Autumn Event
  
• Presents for Livestream Viewers! Only Available Today!

*Only the players who enter the livestream "keyword" at the determined place during the specified time are eligible for the gift.
*"Keyword Gift will be sent at a later date!" will be shown when the keyword has been received.
*You need to enter the "keyword" exactly the same as instructed.
You will not be eligible for the gift if you make some changes to the keyword while equipping certain avatars.
* If you are playing on a platform with an active 30 Days Ticket, the deadline for entering the "keyword" will be extended by 10 hours.

*The live is broadcast in Japanese language only.
*The contents of the broadcast and the cast are subject to change without prior notice.

Mercenaries!

This September update brings you a whole new system: the Weapon Customization System!

Introducing the Weapon Customization System:

The Weapon Customization System is a brand-new feature that allows players to customize the skins of their weapons.


Before diving into Weapon Customization, let's watch the sneak peek of Weapon Effect Customization: AF-90 SAS!




There are two main ways to improve your weapons:
1. Record kills and assists in quick match mode to earn EXP.
2. Use the same skin item as a material in the weapon customization menu to gain significant EXP.
Tip: You can now use duplicate/same weapons as a source of EXP, so you can maximize your weapon EXP and Kill and assist Points efficiently!


After the September update, the Weapon Customization System will be rolled out for prioritized select weapons.

TC-9 SAS


AF-90 SAS


ML SC5 SAS


First, all players with the Free Battle Pass will receive 100% access to one Weapon Customization System-enabled skin.

Players who purchase the Paid Battle Pass can access three skins with the Weapon Customization System.

In addition, more released skins will be available from the existing Premium tier skins.
After the September update, two additional new skins will be released, so stay tuned.


Note: The image is for reference only and may differ from the actual game screen.

1. When you enter the Weapon Customization menu, you'll see the weapon's level information and cosmetic item information.

Selecting each tab will list the corresponding items, and each cosmetic item will be labeled with its name and itemization. Clicking the Buy button for a cosmetic item that you have not yet purchased will make it available to spend points and use for motivation.
Note: Once you click the Buy button, you will not be able to get your points back, so please be careful when purchasing items.

2. Each weapon may have different types of customization items available for purchase. The maximum level varies depending on the types of items that can be purchased.

3. The maximum level depends on the number of Customization Effect Taps each weapon has, from a maximum level of 20 to a maximum of 50.
Users can purchase weapon customization items with the points they receive whenever they level up the weapon.
Players earn 1 point for each level increase, which can be used to purchase items.

4. All customized weapons will be labeled as "MAX" for maximum leveled weapons in your inventory, where you can see your current level and level experience gauge.
Once maxed out, all cosmetic items will be unlocked, and each weapon will have a different number of available cosmetics, as well as a different number of points required.

This is the first new weapon progression system in AVA Global, and we've put a lot of work into it. We hope you enjoy it, and if you have any suggestions, we'll be sure to take them into consideration.

*Please note that the content introduced above may be subject to change due to internal reasons.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Your AVA Global Operation Team

Added

• Added some glowing particles to doors so they're easier to see in the dark rooms.
  
• Added an exclamation mark icon over the mannequin in Mr Sandman's temple, so its easier for new players to see where to buy outfits.

Changes

• Abilities and Items on higher ranks are now more expensive. The prices now are 20, 35, 50, 65. (Was 20, 30, 40, 50)
  
• The Super Sleeping Pills item is now a rare/blue item, so it still costs 50 teeth.
  
• All pets now have the rare/blue rank and costs 50 teeth.
  
• The "'Kick Me' Sign" item has been removed, since it broke the game by giving guaranteed crits on certain bosses.
  
• It's now eaiser to hit enemies with the bouncing Burning Tire and Basket Ball abilities.
  
• It's now eaiser to hit enemies with the Hair Dryer ability.
  
• The last lava pit in the tutorial is now 2 tiles wide, to teach players that they can roll over gaps wider than 1 tile.
  
• Mr Sandman's dialogue box no longer hides the important ability he talks about in the tutorial.

Fixes

• When playing on a monitor with a resolution higher than 1080p, the GUI should now get drawn correctly.
  
• Pet Food can no longer spawn on the Item Table in the VIP room, only on the Animal Table.
  
• Fixed a bug where the Burning Tire ability and the Basket Ball ability would get stuck inside walls.
  
• Fixed a bug where the ambush wouldn't start, while escorting Santa's Elf to Santa.
  
• Fixed a bug where a portal sound would play while using the stairs.
  
• Fixed a bug where Billy would get stuck while using the stairs.
  
• Fixed a bug where the boss room door would get unlocked when you interacted with something else.
  
• Fixed a bug where the Coupons item would give you the discount twice.
  
• Fixed a bug where the Sandman outfit's Falling Star ability would get stuck on dead bosses.
  
• Fixed a bug where a floor tile would get the wrong texture.
  
• Fixed a bug where some projectiles would hit enemies multiple times.
  
• Fixed a bug where sometimes explosions would not damage tall enemies and bosses.
  
• Fixed a bug where feared enemies were immune to knockback.
  
• Fixed a bug where the some button sprites were drawn in the wrong place when using a controller.

"Hello to all earthly inhabitants, we come in peace!"

A new DLC is also under development! Let's think together: which color scheme is best for this creature?

Hey all!

Time for another patch to fix some of the more prominent bugs as well as some more balancing tweaks across the game. It's worth mentioning that the dungeons are now a decent amount easier since the original update launch. We've made several tweaks across enemy damage, weapon damage, boss fights, and healing items, all which make the balancing more appropriate now.

We realise there are currently some issues with the achievements, we are working on getting those all sorted for the next patch.

The next patch will be a few days to a week out, as I will be including some new features in it. Such as an updated respawn system, and potentially looking into changing the building controls to allow more freedom of movement, among other things. We are just focusing on bugs and improving the player experience right now, before we get to work on the next phase of content coming in the next couple months.

~ Julian

• Added new machine parts recipe to smelter.
  
• Raised damage across all the Glaive attacks and abilities.
  
• Raised damage across all the Claymore attacks and abilities.
  
• Raised damage for leaping smash attack on the Hammer.
  
• Lowered damage across Sword abilities.
  
• Lowered chop/mine damage for shield and torch abilities.
  
• Halved the time Dozers are in their invulnerable rolling state time for.
  
• Regular Void Troll boss no longer throws molten dozers and instead throws regulars dozers. (The fight is now a bit easier)
  
• Updated mushroom grow times. (They were way too quick)
  
• Added new cave tutorial screen to remind new players they can build in the new caves.

• Fixed armor status effects stacking up incorrectly and having strange behavior.
  
• Fixed shields showing blank stat modifier in player window.
  
• Fixed "The Gods Have Spoken" sometimes giving errors causing strange behavior. 
  
• Lowered memory used by the map system.
  
• Fixed machines continuing to burn when inputs are empty when you leave them.
  
• Fixed issue with dragging resources to a full hotbar slot.
  
• Fixed inventory and hotbar items not updating when you upgrade or enchant them. 
  
• Fixed Iron Spear ability applying double damage.
  
• Disabled effect on egg sack spawners causing some GPUs to create light flickering.
  
• Fixed linked storage items carrying over to new save files.
  
• Fixed map rendering issues.
  
• Fixed missing cave map marker on plains island.
  
• Fixed Lightstone Torch crit indicator not showing.
  
• Fixed collision for various objects in the desert bazaar town.
  
• Fixed critical hit bonus for hardwood trees giving normal wood.
  
• Fixed not being able to enter escape menu when played is respawning.
  
• Fixed resource cost for anvil upgrade not showing when dragging from output to input.

New
1.Golden Secret Realm
2.Greed Ring
3. New achievements
Revise
1.Reduced some automatic selling options

Massive thanks to everyone who helped this update by submitting bug reports and feature suggestions, if you'd like to submit anything, you do so in our discord server

Major Features

Added Discord and Steam rich presence, your LPS, souls, and a couple other things will now be visible on your profile while playing.

Added "round up" buy multiplier option, it buys enough so that you can aquire the next upgrade for that friend.

The prices of prestige nodes will display the price you actually paid for it, this sadly does not work retroactively.

Minor Changes

3 new pet skins (yay :3)
Added FOV slider (wait what?)
Performance improvments!
More under the hood stuff for translation support (i swear it's gonna happen one day)
Changed the prestige soul equations to favour the early game a bit more
genreal UI cleanup
Updated engine from godot 3.5.1 to 3.5.2
Updated steamworks from 1.55 to 1.57
Reworked the way saves are handled internally, massively decreasing the chance i forget to save things again (if you have any issues with the game crashing on launch, please join our discord and i'll help you out)

Bug Fixes:

Fixed the three last friends not saving their upgrades (yeah sorry about that one :p)
Fixed some typos
Fixed some buttons looking weird when clicking on them
Fixed Arrow Key Sensitivity displaying "2" until it was changed (internally it was set to like 50 lol)
Fixed surpasing the max CPS threshold having a permanent penalty (whoops)
Fixed clicking at like 400 CPS slowing the game down an abysmal amount

In other news

There's been a fair bit of work with the pet system, i've finished 2/4 "classes" so far.
There's been MAJOR refactoring of a lot of the internal systems, this was more or less needed to properly make the pet class system doable, this will also help in speeding up pretty much any development regarding the game.

Next update will hopefully be out by the end of next week!

(P.S the macOS version is untested, so discord rich presence might not work, if it doesn't just inform me in our discord server and i'll do my best to fix it)