Alpha 3 has arrived! Though unfortunately it doesn't contain all the features and additions we would have liked to add into Alpha 3, we've fixed a lot of bugs and improved some things for QOL! We look forward to sharing with the community some upcoming features and improvements with Alpha 3.1 in a future news post!

Added:

• SCAR Assault Rifle

Fixes and Improvements:

• Changed the UI - it is now more fluid and easier to navigate and use.
  
• Fixed nullptr crash.
  
• Fixed lighting bug with Wall Lamps
  
• Clothes no longer hold any items. Inventory is now strictly held on the player.
  
• Player inventory size increased to account for singular inventory storage space.

7/16/2024 10:06 PM MST:

Greetings Survivors!

Alpha 3 is currently only available through the temp_ beta branch, due to a temporary issue with Steam (we are currently unable to publish it to the main public branch). We are working with Steam to resolve this issue ASAP!

As a result of this, Official Dedicated Servers may be delayed to the Alpha 3 update, and will be updated ASAP as well!

Hello everyone, and welcome to the Weekly Dev Log for July 16th, 2024, detailing all the changes that have happened since July 8th, 2024. Note: Devs that don't appear in the weekly log are not necessarily away or not doing work, but may be working on things currently not announced or backend work that doesn't need to be detailed.




Since you guys are awesome and funded our previous campaigns, we were able to start two Makeship campaigns on June 28th!

For a limited time, you can grab:
3-pack of pins and/or
Kalleira (+ Cosmic Catsack) plushie!

You can order them in a bundle, so you can save, if you want to do that!

The campaigns will be running for a limited time, so be sure to keep an eye on them if you want to snag them for yourself!

Buying this merch seriously helps us with funding TU's development, and we can't thank you enough for supporting us in any way you have already.

Also, to those of you who bought the Cornelius Plush: keep an eye out! Those should be shipping out now!


Sabrina worked on setting up a new guide website.

Johanna finished working on the Plaza optimizations.

Lifeless worked on the Minigolf map, "Dino Drive", as well as some screens for the Game Worlds Ports.

macdguy worked on finishing the Minigolf Map Maker, finished the Unit approval tag for Workshop Maps, worked on a Live Surface Previewer, worked on the new guide website (Minigolf Map Maker guide), and the VR menu and VR IK arms.

Nuclearxpotato continued working on the Minigolf map, "Dino Drive".

Sketchman worked on bug and crash fixes.

Wheezwer worked on Makeship marketing and helping with the guide website.

Will continued working on music for SDNL.


Now when you hover over a surface, it'll update the in-game surface as you hover allowing you to preview it live (works with your color settings as well).




A souvenir shack with some Dino Drive accessories. The accessories are unlocked with the usual Minigolf map-specific achievements (Played, Mastered, etc).

The shack has the same scale as the other Booth-style condo items and will be available as an item.




A new board that will show you all currently in-progress games across all game worlds, allowing you to quickly jump in an active game.



That about covers everything that happened since July 8th, 2024 at PixelTail Games.

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Join our Discord for development updates and community fun!
https://discord.gg/pixeltail
We love awesome people like you!

Follow our developments on our Trello in near real-time:
https://trello.com/b/6BwRMiPw/tower-unite-roadmap

If you like our game and want to support development, please consider getting a Supporter Pack:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2792910/Tower_Unite__Supporter_Pack

Take a peek at what's being worked on every week in our weekly dev logs! There's bound to be something interesting every week!
https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/c/announcements/weekly-dev-logs/65

Please report bugs & submit suggestions on our forums. We're active everyday & here to help.
For bug reports: https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/c/bug-report/18
For suggestions: https://forums.pixeltailgames.com/c/suggestions/7

<3 PixelTail Games

Servers are coming down at 6AM PT / 3PM CEST tomorrow for a hotfix that will address the following below. Estimated downtime may be up to 3 hours.

We are happy to see players explore the new modules added to the Sunderer this week. We've been reading your feedback across social media, the forums, reddit, discord, steam, youtube and twitch. We agree with the census that the Sunderer could use some rebalancing. We are working on an update that will hopefully make proper balance adjustments to the Sunderer's capabilities. We'll post more information about that update later.

• Fixed an audio bug where audio is faint or disappears when changing camera view when firing the following weapons:
  
• M20 Basilisk,
  
• G40 Ranger,
  
• CT-102 Satyr
  
• M20 Drake
  
• M202 Wyrm
  
• M18 Palisade
  
• A30 Walker
  
• Lightning Skyguard
  
• Sunderer cargo units will no longer remove ownership of the Sunderer itself from the player.
  
• Sunderer Ammo Tower cargo unit now has the correct cooldown in the descriptions for each tier on its cert tree.
  
• Fixed Sunderer's Deploy Dome to allow its top mounted weapons to not collide with the shield.

• Some players may have purchased the "Directive Bundle: Tides of Summer 2023" from the members only section. The icon for this bundle wasn't ready and was accidentally sent live. Although everything else in the bundle was correct (and for those who have purchased it, yes you may keep it!) However since the cat is out of the bag, we plan on making previous Event Directive rewards available to purchase with Daybreak Cash (Account wide purchase) or A7 (character only purchase) if you are a Daybreak Member. We weren't planning to go live with this until later this year as we have been heavily focused (art wise especially) on upcoming content, rewards, and Depot items.
  
• We have seen feedback regarding Member Only Bundles and that players would like to preview them before considering purchasing a membership (totally understandable!). In a future patch we will make previewing available to all players (we just have to get it all through QA first).

What, did you miss the summer promotion?
No problem! This time, Cat Cat has brought a wave of game discounts to everyone, which will last from July 16, 2024 to July 23, 2024. If you have any exciting games, hurry up and start playing!
At the same time, we will also send you some previews of new games.

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https://store.steampowered.com/app/1709500/Adorable_Witch_2/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1901340/Ero_Manager/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2602730/YUME_4/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2732490/Hot_And_Lovely_Suger/

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https://store.steampowered.com/app/3028000/Joy_Life_4/

The countdown to the launch of Joy Life 4 has entered its last 10 days! Thank you for your continuous support and love. The game will officially launch on Steam on July 26, 2024, and the female protagonist Haiman is waiting to meet everyone in Joy Life 4.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2937990/Fairy_Biography_6__Revenge/
Not only is there a relaxed and enjoyable game of finding faults here, but you can also experience the fate of characters of different races in the fantasy continent background. The game will be launched on August 9, 2024, with new characters and storylines waiting for you to explore.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3088550/Hot_And_Lovely_XXII/
Hot and Lovely will release a sequel. Classic puzzle gameplay, sweet date waiting for you to unlock, has the little witch with white hair and red eyes pierced your heart?
The game is expected to be launched on October 1, 2024.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2863310/2/
The sequel to Hypnosis Cards. It's up to you to decide whether you want to be a card player or a love expert in battles and sweet interactions with girls!
The game's launch date is uncertain, please stay tuned.


If you're interested, you can add them to your wishlist first!

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Follow or contact us:

Development team homepage: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/37430609

Google email: lovelygames888@gmail.com

Steam group: https://steamcommunity.com/chat/invite/REXDS82M


Welcome to the official Lovely Games community to access more game information and development progress.
If you have any questions, you can poke the administrator in the group.


Thank you for your support!

We are thrilled to reconnect with you and share the exciting progress we've made on our journey together. From the inception of our crowdfunding campaign to the latest updates, your unwavering support and belief in our vision have been instrumental in bringing PEAK.53 to life. Today, we want to reflect on the promises we made during our original crowdfunding campaign, provide an update on how we've delivered on those commitments, and highlight the additional features we've introduced beyond our initial promises.

This journey has been challenging yet incredibly rewarding. We've faced numerous obstacles, but the dedication and passion of our team, combined with your encouragement, have driven us to push the boundaries and continuously improve PEAK.53. We thank each and every one of you who has played PEAK.53, and we sincerely hope that our hard work is appreciated.

Crowdfunding Campaign Promises vs. Deliverables

Immersive Voice Overs
Promise: We committed to providing immersive voiceovers to enhance the gaming experience.
Delivered: We have successfully implemented immersive voiceovers, adding depth and realism to the game.

Classic 8v8 Matches with One Life Per Round
Promise: We promised classic 8v8 matches with the intense challenge of one life per round.
Delivered: This feature has been fully realized, offering thrilling and strategic gameplay that stays true to our vision.

Classic Suppression and Demolition Game Modes
Promise: We pledged to include classic suppression and demolition game modes.
Delivered: Both game modes are now integral parts of PEAK.53, providing diverse and engaging gameplay options.

Limited Loadout Experience
Promise: We aimed to offer a limited loadout experience, including one primary weapon, one secondary weapon, frag grenades, and one utility item.
Delivered: This feature has been successfully integrated, ensuring a balanced and tactical gameplay experience.

Simple UI Without Overcomplication of Design
Promise: We promised a straightforward and user-friendly interface without overcomplication.
Delivered: The UI has been designed to be simple and intuitive, allowing players to focus on the game without unnecessary distractions.

Lobby System
Promise: We committed to providing a lobby system for easy matchmaking.
Delivered: We initially delivered a robust lobby system and have since upgraded to a dedicated server system for enhanced performance and reliability.

Scoreboard Showing Kills and Deaths
Promise: We promised a scoreboard that tracks and displays kills and deaths.
Delivered: The scoreboard is now a feature in the game, providing players with essential performance metrics.


⚠️Additional Features Beyond Original Promises⚠️
We are proud to share that, beyond our initial promises, we have gone above and beyond to introduce several additional features to enhance your gaming experience. These developments came after our original commitments and represented our dedication to continually improving PEAK.53

Victory Dance System
Players can now perform victory dances over eliminated opponents, adding a fun and expressive element to the game.

Knife Stealth System
A stealth system has been introduced, allowing players to execute quiet knife attacks for strategic takedowns.

Prone System
Players can now go prone to sneak low and move stealthily, adding a new layer of tactical gameplay.

Ladder Climbing System
We've implemented a ladder climbing system, enabling players to reach new heights and explore different vantage points.

Weapon and Drop System
Players can pick up weapons from fallen enemies, providing more dynamic and opportunistic gameplay.

Leaderboard System
A comprehensive leaderboard system tracks player performance and rankings over time.

Ranking System
Our ranking system offers players a sense of progression and achievement through ranked gameplay.

Respawn and Warmup System
Before matches start, players can engage in a respawn and warmup period to prepare for the game.

Player Voting System
Players can now vote to kick disruptive players from a lobby, ensuring a fair and enjoyable gaming environment.

Map Voting System
A map voting system allows players to choose which map the server will play next.

Outfit System
Players can customize their look with an outfit system, allowing for personalized in-game appearances.

Steam Store
We've launched a Steam store where players can purchase new items to enhance their gaming experience.

In-Game Chat System
An in-game chat system enables players to communicate via text while on the server.

Voice Chat System
A voice chat system allows players to use microphones to communicate in real-time during gameplay.

Breach Wall Mechanic
Players can now breach walls, creating new pathways and strategic opportunities in the game.

Compass and Marker System
A compass and marker system helps players find objectives on each map, improving navigation and strategy.

Dynamic Grenade System
We've added a dynamic grenade system that reacts to players' locations within certain areas of the map.

Increased Player Lobbies
We've expanded player lobbies to accommodate 32 players, doubling our original promise of 16.

Additional SOCOM Maps
Instead of the promised 3 SOCOM maps, we have delivered 10 maps over the past two years.

Flashlight and Night Vision System
We've introduced a flashlight and night vision system, adding a new dimension to night-time gameplay.

Moving Forward
As we reflect on our journey, we are proud of the progress we've made and grateful for the unwavering support of our community. Each feature we promised has been carefully crafted and delivered to meet the high standards we set out to achieve. Moreover, the additional features we have introduced represent our commitment to going above and beyond to enhance your gaming experience.

We remain dedicated to listening to your feedback, continuously improving the game, and pushing the boundaries of what PEAK.53 can become. Thank you for being an integral part of our journey. We look forward to continuing this adventure with you and reaching even greater heights together.

Thanks again,
4️⃣

How to obtain game keys? Please refer to the previous announcement. If you have not received a reply within 24 hours after sending an email, it may be that the email has been intercepted. You can contact me privately in the game Duscird: https://discord.gg/PrAab7gd8S

Next, let's talk about how to inherit game saves

When running a new version of the game, simply overwrite the old version save path with the new save path (it is strongly recommended to back up your own save locally)

Old game save path: C:\Users\（username）\AppData\Local\StarryGame\Saved\SaveGames
New game save path: C:\Users\（username）\AppData\Local\SpaceWill\Saved\SaveGames

After restarting the game, you can do it. In addition, after saving and transferring, the unlocked Steam achievements in the old version of the game will also be checked and automatically completed after the new game starts!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3070380/_/

Cluckmech Oasis is a strategy Roguelike game that combines tower defense with top-down shooter, You'll be in the guise of Warcluck and his pals, Challenge the thousands of mutant plants with creative Cluckmech

• Take control of the Warcluck and build a line of fire to take on the massive plant enemies!
  
• More than 50 Cluckmech and hundreds of enhancement directions
  
• Explore deserts and swamps and meet a variety of animal companions!
  
• Dozens of randomly defended terrains, various map nodes (shop, supplies, workshops, etc.!)

• 5 characters + 4 different talents + Over 40 growth talents, more free choice of genres.
  
• Over 130 cluckmech and over 400 Enhanced direction, richer combination of matching routes
  
• 4 levels of flow + 5 kinds of random scenes, more fresh game experience
  
• 16 levels of difficulty for more challenging tower defense battles.
  
• Extra Mode [Weekly Mutant], A different experience and challenge!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2453360/_Cluckmech_Oasis/










Thank you all for your support and love, it empowers us!
The first half of 2024 has come to an end! In the second half of the year, we'll continue to develop more interesting content! There are super ideas that we want to share with you!

Bilibili: https://space.bilibili.com/1900443024?spm_id_from=333.337.search-card.all.click
Discord：https://discord.gg/94MqUbFrJM
Youtube：https://youtu.be/uC8VIj7E7kM


-Finally, thank you for experiencing our game!-

Just 9 days until the Bladekisser DLC comes out!

In the meantime, just dropping some 4k wallpapers:







Also some wallpapers from the Ghostrunner art collab:






See you guys in 9 days!

More bugs have been fixed,
Reported by the community.

[FIXED] Deep Wood Farm: Electricity is stuck at 140 consuming and generating
[FIXED] Deep Wood Farm: The tutorial is repeating over and over for the Silo Storage
[FIXED] Deep Wood Farm: The house is disappearing and reappearing
[FIXED] In-game Invites and joining lobbies
[FIXED] Floating structures
[FIXED] Items and tools are falling through the floor
[FIXED] Ritual book won't open after picking it up
[FIXED] Dropped items are floating sometimes
[FIXED] While using a Drawing Chalk, sometimes a drawn line shown incorrectly
[FIXED] Slithering entity won't hurt people other than the lobby host
[FIXED] when the text shows after the watering can is empty once you change it to another item it still shows but its tilted

[ADDED] Lighter is now purchasable through the Global Shop

[CHANGE] Crates containments at the points of interest are now varied, instead of all of the same item

New update!

Changes for v1.1.1:

- You can now destroy almost all pickups with your welder, to reduce the possibility of blocking yourself. Exceptions are quest items like lost bags and waste barrels, as well as anything required for the critical path (such as the fuel and Miraclium during the tutorial)
- Destroying a crate will abort your current delivery mission (with the usual credit deduction)
- Destroying fuel (in either raw or refined forms) will cause an explosion that hurts you and damages your ship (just for fun)

- You can no longer sell waste barrels from an upgraded refinery (or anything else with a credit value of zero)
- Fixed Hole's introduction bugging out Red Weed distress missions
- Fixed Red's introduction causing a crash if you return to your ship midway through disposing of barrels
- Fixed crash caused when a romanced Red tries to talk to you in certain circumstances
- Fixed formatting in console exhibits menus
- Fixed upgrades not resetting in post-post-game