Greetings, Valiant Saviors!
This is GM Triple bringing you the latest news about our update!
Here are the details for the 7.47.0 update, set to go live on November 2, 2023.



◆ 3 Elite Legend Card Released
- Three new Elite Legend cards are now available.

[3 Elite Legend Cards]
- Lisa, Valkyria, Rakshasa







※ Note on Elite Legend Cards
- The screenshots below showcase a card with card stack +10, limit-break 6 stars, and limit-break level 99.
- The available Limit-break skills vary for each card. Please refer to the Limit-Break skill option list in the game for more details.
- Elite Legend Cards require twice the amount of resources compared to the previous Legend cards when using Limit-break wings and Super evolution stones.
- 'Essence of Elite Warrior' is used instead of Hero's Essence for Elite Legend Cards.
- Elite Legend Cards can be obtained through [Elite Legend Pick-up Summon].
- The Elite Legend grade is not a new grade but represents a slightly more powerful Legend grade.

[The amount of essence injection/extraction for Elite Legend Cards]
> Essence of Elite Warrior consumed for 1 stack injection -> 9,000
> Essence of Elite Warrior obtained for 1 stack extraction -> 3,000

- Alongside the introduction of new Legend Cards, the 'Elite Legend Pick-up Summon' will proceed.

◆ Addition of Card Collection System
- A system will be introduced where you can collect cards to obtain Diamonds and additional stats.

[Card Collection]
- Cards can be collected in designated spaces categorized by Class when acquired for the first time.
: For each card acquired per Class, the following stats will increase.
* Steel Class: All card HP + 0.1%
* Magic Class: All card ATK + 0.1%
* Faith Class: All card RCV + 0.1%
- Upon first entry into the Card Collection menu, you can receive one Diamond for each card acquired.



[Group Collection]
- A space for collecting cards in groups. As cards within the group acquire a certain amount of evolution points, you can obtain one Diamond reward and +0.1% stats.



※ In the future, new cards may be added to the group collection composition.

◆ Instant Completion System Added
- The [Instant Completion] feature, available in the Outpost, will be introduced.



* The [Instant Completion] feature can be used in Outposts cleared with 3 stars.
* When using the [Instant Completion] feature, Energy will be consumed in the amount required by the Outpost Dungeon.
* The [Instant Completion] feature is provided three times daily for free.
: An additional use is available once per advertisement view (including free chances, for a total of 6 uses).
: While possessing a Double Membership, an additional three uses are available without watching ads (including free chances, for a total of 6 uses).
* Unused free [Instant Completion] uses will not accumulate into the next day.
- The [Instant Completion Ticket] item will be introduced. This item can be purchased from the store after exhausting daily free attempts.
: The existing [Energy Burn] system will be retained (double energy consumption, double rewards).
※ The Instant Completion system is available in both Outpost and Monster Dungeon.
※ If both Instant Completion Ticket and free Instant Completion attempts are available, the free attempts will be used first.
※ The Energy Burn entry button will be relocated to the left of the [Enter] button.

[Instant Completion Ticket]
- With the addition of the Instant Completion system, the [Instant Completion Ticket] item and the charging station to purchase this item will be introduced.



- Variety Store > Currency Recharge > Instant Completion Ticket
* Small Recharge: Grants 5 Instant Completion Tickets / Costs 5 Diamonds
* Large Recharge: Grants 21 Instant Completion Tickets / Costs 20 Diamonds
* Mega Recharge: Grants 55 Instant Completion Tickets / Costs 50 Diamonds
※ Additionally, [Instant Completion Tickets] can be purchased from Daily Packs and other sources.

◆ Daily Pack Addition
- A new Daily Pack category will be added to the Shop > Regular Item section, featuring five new Daily Packs.



* Daily Support Pack
- Free
* Daily Summon Pack
- $0.99
* Daily Growth Pack
- $1.99
* Daily All-In-One Pack 1
- $2.99
* Daily All-In-One Pack 2
- $3.99
※ The Daily Pack purchase limits will reset on a daily basis.
※ Among the five packs, one is free, and the remaining four are paid.
: For detailed pack contents, please refer to the in-game Daily Pack section.

◆ Levia Halloween Costume Sale
- A Halloween costume for the Levia card will be introduced.
: If you own the Levia card, you can purchase the 'Levia Halloween Costume' from the card information screen.







* The card's pixel appearance and illustration will change.
* It can be purchased for 220 Diamonds.

◆ Mythic Card Enhancement Changes
- The method of providing free enhancement opportunities for Mythic Cards will be modified.
: One free enhancement opportunity will be provided individually for each card per day,
and after using the free opportunity, the enhancement cost for each card will increase individually.

◆ Other Changes
- [Bug Fix] The issue where Ledakrad could stack the Duplicate-impossible buff will be resolved (e.g., Zhou Yu's skill).
- [Bug Fix] The 'King's Fury' skill of Slain not applying simplification will be fixed.
- [Usability Update] The way card information is displayed in the 'Wandering Merchant's Shop' will be changed.
: The card information UI shown on the card summoning screen will be called up in this shop.
: In this shop, the card information button will be replaced with a different icon instead of [ i ].
: For Equipment / Rune, the [ i ] button will remain unchanged.

If you need assistance with the update or have any related questions, please leave detailed information through the in-game settings > 1:1 inquiry, and we will do our best to assist you.
Thank you.

It's time for our regular Xenonauts 2 development update. Here's what the development team has been busy with this month!

Our main focus this month has been Milestone 2, which is undergoing testing on the Experimental branches. This is now feature complete - we're concentrating on bugfixes and balance changes while we wait for a few more maps / art assets / research texts to be completed. We're expecting to be able to release it onto the default Steam branch a couple of weeks from now, about halfway through November.

Milestone 2 contains a lot of updates, including several new types of tactical mission, a new UFO type, and some significant changes to the early part of the campaign to expand the role of the Cleaners (there's more details about this in our previous development update).

One thing worth mentioning in more detail is our rework of the air combat. We've implemented a more freeform equipment system for Xenonaut aircraft and then rebalanced the air combat itself so it rewards skillfully maneuvering your aircraft in a similar way to the original Xenonauts, while also trying to remove a few of the more abusable tactics (e.g. it's no longer possible to continually use evasive roll to circle-strafe around an enemy).

This means the overall balancing pass has touched almost every part of air combat. We've tried to create distinct identities for all the different types of weapons you can fit on your interceptors, make the different UFOs pose different challenges to the player, and added some new UFO weapons and aircraft equipment to increase variety.

Of course, many people prefer to simply autoresolve the air combat - and this is one of the ongoing balance issues we're aware of in Milestone 2. Making the game playable for people who only use autoresolve has led to the air combat being a little too easy for people who use only manual autoresolve, so we're going to be working to fix that over the next week or two.

We've also started upgrading the AI this month. We begun by focusing on the civilian AI, as they currently don't behave in a very realistic way - as MANY players have noticed! I'm not sure if we'll have a patch ready for Milestone 2, but if not then we should have noticeable improvements in place for Milestone 3.

Additionally, many of the issues we've found with the civilian AI were caused by problems with the general AI model - which means fixing them will make the aliens a bit smarter too!

Another thing we've been actively working on is improving loading times, with the eventual goal of reducing load times by roughly 50%. The good news is that we're making steady progress here, but the bad news is that players are unlikely to see any improvements until Milestone 3.

This month we experimented with stripping some further data out of our saved game format and found this sped up loading times by 25%-30% on our current (very outdated) version of Unity. However, when we tested this change in a more modern version of Unity, we found something interesting: load times were sped up by 25%-30% even if we disabled our change. It turns out recent versions of Unity have optimised that part of their loading process already.

As upgrading Unity will also bring a lot of other improvements to the game (e.g. better performance, proper support for borderless window mode, etc), we're planning to do that as part of our plans for Milestone 3. In the meantime, we're working on multithreading as a way to deliver the remaining ~25% loading time reduction.

Although there's plenty of smaller things I could talk about, I'll end things here. I think we've had a productive month overall, and personally I've particularly enjoyed seeing progress towards fixing some of the largest remaining problems raised by players at launch (slow loading times, bad civilian AI, the air combat needing more work).

As always, thanks for reading - I'll write another post next month!

Many congratulations to bluemaclachlan for the individual Rank 1 position, and to FlowerPower (FLOW) for the Rank 1 Stable Club position for October.
Huge congratulations to everyone, and to all the Stable Clubs for the positions you achieved, great job!
Let the battle commence for those places in November! :)

Commanders!

This month, we’re launching another series of special Loot Crates in MY.GAMES Market that offer you a chance to win some of the most coveted vehicles in the game.



These crates are:

• American-themed (with MPF LT)
• NATO-themed (with Panzer 87-140)

Clicking the link below will open the game’s launcher. Please select the Market option on the left, select Armored Warfare and then the Chest section to access this offer.



We hope that you will enjoy the offer and, as always:

See you on the battlefield!

Hello, backers!

It's Miore! Welcome to the next monthly update!

Before I start I would like to thank for all your messages on Kickstarter and Discord! Your words are so encouraging for us, and again we would like to thank you all for your understanding and support! You are the best community I could wish for!

Speaking of messages, I've been flooded with numerous questions and suggestions, and I thought it would be great to address some of them in today's update—

Lucrezia: Hey, hey guys! Sorry for the interruption!
Lucrezia: But I need to know... what exciting event is this? I'm super curious!
Lucrezia: Oh, REALLY?!
Lucrezia: If I join in and take part, will you give me lots and lots of delicious sugary treats?!
Lucrezia: Trick-or-treat?! Yay!! 🕸🎃🍭🍫🍩🍪🍬🎃🕸



*cough* Now, let's get back to the update.


■ Kickstarter Update

I wanted to kindly remind those who haven't responded to our survey yet, could you please do so as soon as possible? If you don't, we won't be able to include you in the game later on, and we wouldn't want that! This special note is specifically for those who have: 1) Want their name to appear in the prestigious in-game Hall of Fame, and 2) The opportunity to name a soldier.
■ Game Update

Here's a brief summary of all the amazing things our team accomplished this month! We're also excited to share some top-secret updates that we've been working on. Let's dive in and discover what we've been up to!

Battle

Enhance the visual effects of two story battles within the game, and undertake a complete redesign of one battle.

Additionally, introduced two brand-new event maps, coupled with two accompanying side quests.

Integrated a captivating mini battle into the characters' event.

We enhanced the victory screen and reward system, bringing a fresh look and improved functionality.

Optimize character deployment points for a balanced battle scenario.

Implemented the skill feature of area damage and integrated it into the battle menu's skill menu.

Balance, balance...balance!


Story
Retake in some characters' event story.


General

Re-test the build on a low-end PC to verify if large maps lead to any frame drops.

Added a variety of accessories that players can purchase in the in-game store. These accessories offer a stats boost, enabling players to further customize their heroes within the game.

Improve the 8 attacking animations.

Improve the visual details in the skills, especially those related to destruction and damage effects in the area where the skill was used.

Reactive shortcut designed to instantly end the battle. This is available for beta testing purposes only.


Introducing new features in our game.

Added a legendary armory set that can only be equipped by select characters.

We have implemented a brand-new card system. Stay tuned for more details!

A brand-new element system has been added to the game. Stay tuned for more information!

The Arena System has undergone a complete redesign. More details will be revealed soon!

The level-up system has been redesigned, and development points have been removed. Now, characters will level up based on their own planned direction. This decision was made to ensure balance in the game.

During battle, a new condition called Jisu's Blessing has been introduced.


Excitingly, Pita together with Archer will be introducing the soldier recruitment system in the upcoming update! So be sure to look forward to it!

Q&A

Q: I just started using Discord, could you kindly explain how I can participate in the beta test?
A: First, you need to join our Discord server by clicking on the following link: [join here]. Once you have joined, locate a channel called "want-beta" in the "WAR OF ASHIRD" group. Then leave a comment that you want to participate in the beta test! If you require any assistance, please feel free to send a direct message to our community manager, Danテディ, who will be more than happy to help you. We are excited to have you on board!

Q: Can I participate in the beta test if I'm not a backer?
A: Unfortunately, access to the beta test is exclusively for backers.

Q: I missed the opportunity to order the art book. Is it still possible to place an order?
A: Unfortunately, we are currently unable to accept new orders for the art book. However, we will be releasing a digital version of the art book alongside the release of the game, allowing you to access its contents.

Q: Will the game include support for additional languages in the future?
A: Adding new languages to our game involves significant localization costs.
Therefore, we currently do not have any plans to introduce additional language support. We appreciate your understanding.

Have a wicked good Halloween!

Miore

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Hot on the heels of the first update to our playtest, the second one is now live! With this update, we've focused on optimizing your gameplay, fixing issues, and enhancing the overall performance of the game.

We're dedicated to making Legendary Hoplite the best it can be, and this is where you come in! If you have insights or suggestions, particularly related to chapters 2 and 3, we'd love to hear from you. Your feedback will help us continue improving your gaming experience.

So, how does one provide feedback? Well, we’ve taken steps to make this as easy as possible, so you’ve got three ways to do so!

In-game
The easiest way possible is directly from the game. In the main menu (as seen below) you will see a Feedback button. Clicking on this button (take a look at the screenshot below) will open a Google form in your default web browser.



What’s more, you’ll see further prompts when you go to exit the game, as you can see in this screenshot.



Directly via the Google Form
You don’t need to open the game to access the Google form. You can access it directly via this link.

In our Discord Server
A third option exists in our Discord Server, there, you can chat with other fans of Legendary Hoplite, and even ask questions directly to the team!

Important: To be added to the game credits (more information in the "Appreciating your Contribution section) and be entered into the raffle, we do require you to provide feedback in the Google form linked above.

Join our Discord today!


As a special token of our appreciation, we'll add the names of contributors to the game credits! That’s not all, we’ve got 10 keys to the amazing game Heretics Fork that we’re going to raffle for everyone who provides us with feedback for chapters 2 and 3.

Have you already given us feedback using our form? Don’t worry, you can add another one without any issues.

Join us in making the Legendary Hoplite legendary in every way – not only through your gameplay but also as a valued member of our game development community.



Faster Loading Times

• Loading times have been significantly optimized, ensuring that everything in the game loads much faster. Say goodbye to those long waits and dive straight into the action.

Speedy Map Loading

• The initial loading of a map is now lightning-fast, making your first-time experience smoother and more enjoyable. No more waiting around before embarking on your heroic adventures.

Memory Optimizations in Chapter 3

• Chapter 3 now runs more efficiently thanks to a host of memory optimizations. Your journey through this exciting chapter will be smoother than ever.

Character Fixes

• We've addressed issues with Stheno, ensuring that your gameplay remains uninterrupted.

Bug Fixes

• A pesky crash bug in area 8 of chapter 3 has been fixed.
  
• We've taken care of numerous minor bugs, making your time defending Ithaca more enjoyable and bug-free.

Character Enhancements

• The idle bug for Charybdis has been fixed, and both Ajax and Erin now have perfectly outlined characters.
  
• We've increased the image quality for Tlos and Hydra, making them even more visually stunning.

Improved Feedback and Prompts.

• We've enhanced the visibility of the Feedback notes and prompts so that you can provide us with your feedback directly from the game!

This update is all about making Legendary Hoplite a smoother, more engaging, and visually appealing gaming experience. We appreciate your feedback and support, which has been invaluable in shaping this update, and we hope for the entire game as we progress towards the launch.

Are you just discovering Legendary Hoplite and would like to join the playtest? Great, simply contact us via any of the Social Media links at the end of this article, or just hit the “Request Access” button on our store page!



https://store.steampowered.com/app/1479810/Legendary_Hoplite/

A combination of Action RPG and Tower Defense: slay monsters, find weapons, upgrade your armies, defend your base… Prevent humanity from extinction at the hands of monsters from Greek mythology and ancient tribes. Don't let them cross the gate, commander!

A special feedback form is available in-game, but you are welcome to ask your questions here, or on any of our Social Media platforms.

⚔ Twitter - https://twitter.com/HopliteGame

⚔ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/legendaryhoplite

⚔ Discord - https://discord.gg/F9p8CX5TpP

⚔ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@legendaryhoplite

May the gods favor your defenses!

- A few bug fixes

We hope your Halloween was both safe and scary, folks!👽⚡

You can submit your costume to https://discord.com/channels/905168197592952832/1167486636603490394 until 7 PM UTC today - the chances of winning are super high! Good luck!🔥

1. New challenge map: Mysterious Canyon
2. Added new magic weapon, which can be worn in other columns of the character attribute panel
3. Modify the entry conditions for some challenge tasks

We don't like bugs in our food so we squished some of them. Here's some of the ones we squished:

• Mic feature scaling adjustments
  
• Tutorial failsafes
  
• Fixed a bug preventing some liquids from rendering
  
• Fixed a few missing translations

Quality of life:

• Right analog stick can move spawners
  
• Blowtorch is more responsive
  
• Tools ignore invisible walls that would otherwise obstruct them
  
• Game's framerate is limited to keep it from making everyone's GPU's way too hot. We ain't tryina cook an egg on your nvidia geforce.

New!

• Move Tool! Use R2 or Mouse1 to pick up and move foods
  
• Achievements!

After a lot of wrestling with tech, achievements have been added in! Apologies for the wait.

KickStarter backers have been added to credits as well. Sorry they were missing for so long! They were meant to go in before our launch date, but we dropped the ball on prioritizing them above other technical issues that were coming up. We put a lil secret in the game for y'all that we'll outline how to reach in a KS email :)

-tj