A few weeks ago, we teased the upcoming updates for V1.0 and were thrilled with the encouraging discussions and feedback from our community. And finally after rounds of discussions, we've marked January 25th as the day to release the 1.0 version of Oblivion Override!
Also, V1.0 isn't the end of our journey. Beyond the official launch, we're committed to continually enhancing the combat experience for adventurers. Stay tuned for our post-V1.0 update roadmap.
Past Updates Recap and 1.0 Preview
For those who joined us during the early days of Early Access, the shift to V1.0 might feel like a whirlwind. Let's take a stroll down memory lane, revisiting the timeline of our updates over the past year.
In the upcoming 1.0 version, get ready for:
🎯Unlocking Stage 4, bringing a richer Boss lineup, and intensifying combat dynamics, paving the way to the final Boss fight.
🎯Completion of the Main Storyline, diving deeper into the lore of Oblivion Override.
🎯Introduction of a New Female Mecha, adding diversity to combat experiences.
🎯Compact map exploration and combat optimizations, streamline the early-game evolution system, addressing concerns of slow progression and content unlocking.
🎯Weapon System Optimizations, weapon trait + evolution skill combos, and the ability to block specific starting weapons.
🕒The "Hidden Boss Battle" and "Stage 4 Enhanced Enemies" are taking a rain check until the next update after V1.0. We want the players to dive into the fresh content sooner, and it gives us some breathing room to fully flesh out these features.
🎯Other Roadmap Unlockables, assist features, optimizations, and fixes.
In the previous dev blog, we primarily covered the design elements of the official V1.0 version, including the Stage 4 "Temple of Oblivion," special challenge rooms, optimization of game progression, weapon evolution attributes, and the Gallery:
For a visual sneak peek at the upcoming 1.0 content, check out our short preview video:
Game Pricing and Exclusive Rewards for EA Players:
Amidst an environment skeptical of EA games, we appreciate your trust in choosing Oblivion Override and the invaluable feedback you gave us. We wouldn’t have gotten this far without all of your heart-warming support.
After careful examination of pricing trends in the action gaming market, we've made the choice not to raise the price for V1.0. Also, we will launch a new highest discount for the v1.0 transition, hoping to introduce the game to a wider base of action game lovers.
Meanwhile, we also want to express our sincere gratitude to EA players in various ways. For every gamer who activated the game during Early Access or participated in beta testing, we've designed a commemorative trophy and an exclusive weapon inside the game. This weapon isn't a powerful game-breaking tool but rather a special tribute to our EA players who have always been supporting us!
If you have any issues about unlocking these rewards, feel free to contact the mods in our Official Discord.
Main Storyline Development:
The complete main storyline is still in development and will gradually unfold with the progression of Stage 4 and the emergence of Eset in Version 1.0. Besides the conventional main story conclusion in the official V1.0 version, there will be a hidden storyline. These await multi-playthrough adventurers who break through high alert levels, unveiling the conspiracy behind the robotic civilization.
All-New Female Mecha Playable Character:
Responding to community requests for a female mecha, we've added a mysterious and dark female mecha for V1.0, inspired by Aya's visual style. Aya - The character you encounter after defeating the stage 3 boss
Upon selecting the female mecha, players unlock two distinctive mecha skills: "Quantum Entanglement" and "Executor's Blade." "Quantum Entanglement" actively establishes a connection with an enemy, inducing a prolonged state of chaos where they not only sustain continuous damage but also inadvertently harm nearby foes. Meanwhile, "Executor's Blade" autonomously targets adversaries during combat, delivering prompt and decisive judgments.
Nicole's Weapon Block Service:
Oblivion Override offers 26+ weapons with unique appearances and skills. Understanding that with the increasing numbers of unlocked weapons flooding the loot pool, players may wish for a more tailored weapon selection at the beginning of each run. We're introducing a new service from Nicole in V1.0 to help players better customize their starting loadout.
When players possess more than 10 weapons, Nicole will automatically provide a new service: the weapon block feature. Players can set which weapons they do not want to appear in the next run. The number of weapons that can be blocked will gradually increase as more weapons are unlocked.
Different mecha characters will have their weapon block preferences recorded separately, ensuring a more personalized starting loadout. Such as using the block service to limit Vik’s loot pool to high-damage heavy weapons.
This preview content is under development and continuous optimization, subject to change. Have suggestions for V1.0 and future updates? Share them in the comments or join our official Discord for discussions. Don't forget to add Oblivion Override to your wishlist!
Our latest game update has just launched! This new patch focuses on enhancing shop customization and town aesthetics, aiming to sprinkle more color and joy into your gameplay. Dive into the update highlights below: 🏡 Fresh Shop Customization Styles:
Broader Flooring Selection: Transform your shop's look with two new flooring colors – the inviting Pink and the tranquil Sky Blue. Step beyond the classic brown and personalize the shopping environment, making it a truly unique space for every visitor.
🌸 Town Beautification Project:
Decorative Additions: We've introduced an array of new decorative features throughout the town, including charming little flowers, to invigorate every corner with life. Tree Aesthetic Upgrade: Our trees have received a careful facelift, now boasting colors and details that more closely reflect our artistic vision. Monster Visual Rework: We've artistically updated several monsters, now depicted in richer, more vibrant colors.
A new update with a focus on a new big boss, is now live! The demo levels have also been remade for a more diverse experience in shorter time, such that players will get more, but smaller, bites of the final content.
This update includes:
Zkyrix, the Hellborn Frostbeast boss.
New level designs.
New icy environment.
Bug fix: Cleave would in some angles not hit properly
Bug fix: The heartbeat sound when low on health would sometimes continue after death/quitting
JR EAST Train Simulator - Development Staff(JR East)
Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator! We look forward to working with you again in 2024.
We hope everyone is enjoying the Sobu-Kaisoku Line DLC and updates that were released on Tuesday, December 19.
We have received the following comments about the Sobu Line (Rapid) DLC. "If this is the first DLC you buy, you can't go wrong with this DLC. It's fun to drive!" "The motor sound of the E217 series has a bass sound, and together with the joint sound of the rails, it is addictive!" "This DLC brings back memories of past trips to Tokyo!" We are encouraged by all of these positive comments and your candid reviews. Thank you again for the many reviews and supportive comments.
Now, I hope you all got the hint about the next distribution route that I gave in the last YouTube live-stream.(1:11:55~)
Let's check the answers to what route were represented by the distinctive four-digit numbers!
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The distinctive four-digit number was "1375," which represents the highest point on the JR line at 1375 meters above sea level. You all know what I mean when I say that the line runs at 1375 meters, the highest point on the JR line, right?
[h4]So, the next DLC will be Koumi Line"![/h4]
Route: Koumi Line
Section: Outbound Kobuchizawa ⇒ Komoro (78.9km)
Model: Series KihaE200 (2-car train)
Release date: Scheduled for Tuesday, January 30, 2024
International sales price: US$34.99
The Koumi Line is a 78,9 km long line connecting Kobuchizawa Station in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture and Komoro Station in Komoro City, Nagano Prefecture. The line was opened in 1919 by its predecessor, Saku Railway, between Koumi and Komoro Stations. In 1935, the line was extended to Kobuchizawa Station and opened to traffic. Since its opening, the Koumi Line has been a popular commuter rail line and a gateway to sightseeing in Kiyosato and Nobeyama. The greatest feature of the Koumi Line is that it runs at high elevation. Between Kiyosato and Nobeyama stations, the line passes through the highest point on the JR line at 1,375 meters above sea level, and the nine stations between Kai-Koizumi and Matsubarako stations are among the nine highest elevation stations on the JR line, giving the line its nickname, "Yatsugatake Kogen Line (Yatsugatake Plateau Line)". Along the line, highland vegetables are cultivated at high altitude and in the cool summer climate, and near Nobeyama Station, the train runs through an expanse of highland vegetable fields. Ekiben that incorporate fresh highland vegetables from Yatsugatake picked along the line are also popular. In July 2017, "HIGH RAIL 1375," a sightseeing train with a planetarium inside, began operation, running between Kobuchizawa and Komoro stations mainly on Saturdays and holidays. In this DLC, the train from Kobuchizawa Station to Kai-Koizumi Station makes a major 180-degree change of direction on a curve built on embankment with the Yatsugatake mountains at its side; from Kiyosato Station to Nobeyama Station, the train runs up a steep slope with a maximum grade of 33‰ to the highest point on the JR line; and from Shinanokawakami Station to Koumi Station, the train offers a powerful view across multiple layers of the Chikuma River, known as the longest river in Japan.
We are working hard on the production so that we can inform you of the production status as soon as possible. Please look forward to further updates!
1) Dubbing volume up 2) Reduces certain sound effects during battle.
Developer comment: There was feedback that the dubbing volume was low, so we raised it to a level that would not break it. Also, the sound balance of certain combat hits felt jarring, so we adjusted the sound balance. Instead, the capacity has become slightly larger, but please understand this.
3) Adjustment of enemy agility ability
Developer Comment: Although we've sped up the combat a lot, it's basically a slow game. Therefore, I decided that you felt more annoyed than thrilled by the occasional enemy miss. Accordingly, we have modified it to prevent enemies from making mistakes as much as possible.
The Lingjing system is expected to undergo a version update at 14:30 on 1/12 (UTC/GMT:+8:00), which is expected to take 180 minutes. This update will restart the server, and online agents will be forced to log off. Please log off in advance to avoid losses! We will notify you separately after the server is opened. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the simulated training of our agents!
This update will provide compensation: Spirit Coin x10000, Lucky Box x1.
Welfare function
● Welfare function: weekly exemption from roles
Free character experience this week
Detective camp: Nangong Yichen, Wei Qingyu, Jiahui, Yan Chixia, Xia Shiyu, Ge Yongming.
Simulate the resentment spirit camp: Xing Tian, Nie Xiaoqian, Spoon, and Little Spider.
[New Activity]
Tianxuan Treasure Box: Ryukyu Yimeng
A dream of Ryukyu crystal, painting a thousand sails, entwined in the palm of the illusion realm
Activity time: January 12, 2024- January 26, 2024
Activity rules:
1. The Luo Fang Liujing · Deep Sea Blue series, Nalan Lian Dance Liujing · Dark Night Purple series, and Sword Spirit Liujing · Phantom Light White series can be obtained by extracting the Liujing Dream Sky Selection Treasure Box.
2. Accumulated extraction is not repeated, and limited time discounts can be obtained.
To clear the heart, one can feel a long dream, but even if one wants to calm down, the mind waves will not rise.
Activity time: January 12, 2024- February 7, 2024
Activity rules:
1. Accumulate a recharge of 5000 RMB during the activity time to unlock the Summer Rain Clear Heart hairstyle.
2. Unlock Summer Rain - After clearing the heart, you can use the corresponding currency to exchange for other hair colors.
3. The calculation of cumulative recharge limit does not include the amount of character gift packages purchased directly by Steam.
Star Diamond Mall - Golden Quality Fashion Qiying Series Limited Time New Release
"The circulation of Qi Ying is unparalleled in style and splendor"
Activity time: January 12, 2024- January 26, 2024
Special restrictions! Lucky Treasure Box is limited to online!
Good luck~Wishing you good luck~
Activity time: January 12, 2024- January 26, 2024
Activity rules:
1. The Lucky Treasure Box and Lucky Limited Gift Pack are available for one week. By purchasing the Lucky Limited Gift Pack, you can obtain an equal amount of spiritual stones, Lucky Treasure Boxes, spiritual coins, and more
During the event, you can receive a daily free gift package for free once a day.
3. [Daily Limit]: Gift packages of 6 yuan, 12 yuan, 30 yuan, 68 yuan, and 128 yuan can be purchased once a day.
4. [Weekly Limit]: The 328 yuan gift package can be purchased once a week, and the 648 yuan gift package can be purchased twice a week.
5. The lucky box can draw limited return fashion.
6. Lucky Treasure Box Limited to Double the Secret Silver, with a high chance of obtaining 20, 15, 10, 5, 3, and 1 Secret Silver
7. In the limited time event of the Lucky Box, drawing a total of 70 times can consume the number of draws to exchange for any piece of clothing on the Lucky Gift interface.
[New fitting room added]
Star Diamond Mall: Manlin Qiying Pink Weaving Series, Youyue Qiying Blue Moon Series, Nangong Yichen Qiying Phantom Series.
New addition to the mall: Ge Yongming - Trendy people are not afraid of the cold - Landscape series.
Tianxuan Treasure Chest: Luofang Liujing · Deep Sea Blue Series, Nalan Lianwu Liujing · Dark Night Purple Series, Sword Spirit Liujing · Illusory Light White Series.
Return of the Xuanling Girl Theme Treasure Box: Wei Qingyu - Xuanling Girl - Golden Fantasy Series, Nangong Yichen - Xuanling Girl - Fensi Series.
Star River Dream Theme Treasure Box Return: Sikong Star - Star River Echo Series, Su Qingli - Dream Echo Series.
Balance adjustment
1. Now, when simulating the incomplete use of the 2 skills by the Grim Spirit Sword Spirit, the cooldown time will be refunded proportionally.
2. Now, simulating the Grim Spirit Sword can continuously release sword energy by right clicking.
3. Now, the left button of the simulation of the Grim Spirit Sword Spirit General Attack will not drop sword energy points.
4. Now, when simulating the impact of the Grim Spirit Sword Spirit on the summoning items and defensive skills of the spirit scout, it will increase the combo point.
5. Slightly increased the attack power of the simulated resentful spirit sword spirit.
6. Slightly increased the actual damage caused during the simulation of the Grievance Sword Spirit 3 skill.
7. Now, when simulating the Grievant Spirit Sword Spirit to open the realm, you can see through all spirit probes for 3 seconds.
[Problem fixing]
1. Fixed the issue where the main star special effects did not take effect when wearing Snow White Soul: Snow series skins.
2. Fixed an abnormal reduction in damage caused by Umbrella to Sword Spirit during the activation of the main star skill by Lingtan Xiashiyu.
3. Fixed the issue where the main star special effects did not take effect when wearing the Luofang Holy White Wing series skin.
4. Fixed the issue where the sword energy of the simulated vengeful sword spirit would disappear upon hitting the door.
5. Fixed the issue of not being able to automatically pick up the sword energy released by simulating the Grim Spirit Sword Spirit.