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• added AoE fear to the CoG leg
  
• added UI audio for schematic view
  
• added hit animation to mine and shelter doors (now it shakes on hit)
  
• added notification for phonograph when no songs are installed
  
• added shuffle button icon to the phonograph
  
• added cancel button when creating decal pack
  
• added more painting variations
  
• added core eject audio
  
• remote control upgrade is now installed automatically
  
• improved camera on the interactive devices
  
• improved deploy turret drone quest
  
• fixed schematic view screen does not close when drillship explodes
  
• fixed drillship view doesn't change with new drillship
  
• fixed navmesh for the devices
  
• fixed colliders on new interactive tables
  
• fixed missing open/close audio for production table
  
• fixed turret closed notification when drillship surfaces
  
• fixed revive icon blinking when entering/leaving interactive devices
  
• fixed cartography table scrap recipe
  
• fixed proportional threshold mode misspelling
  
• fixed bed placement issue
  
• fixed placeholder names in quest descriptions
  
• fixed obsolete description in quests
  
• fixed CoGs standing with grenade and doing nothing
  
• fixed some units not shooting at the player
  
• paintjobs uploaded to Steam workshop are public by default

• fixed client gets kicked from armchair when reloading the savefile
  
• fixed client animation desync on the new interactive devices when reloading the savefile
  
• fixed soil and rock rumble sounds on client when reloading the savefile

• improved refinery and research desk animations
  
• improved revolver animations
  
• fixed broken legs when sitting in pilot seat
  
• fixed holes on T1 window top module
  
• fixed broken visuals on the hand computer radio
  
• fixed broken visuals on hand when holding detonator

- Rich

While we're all waiting for the new map...

We decided that we could still put together an update compiled of things that wouldn't take time away from the island development.

Stuff that doesn't require a lot of development resources or that's been mostly finished but postponed in the past.

This way you still get at least something new and fun to mess around with in the meantime.

Because even though the island has been progressing nicely (more teasers coming soon).

It's definitely going to NEED more time in the oven.

Since it's going to be a huge opportunity for the game to catch a second wind in popularity.

We don't want to waste it by rushing things.

So the current plan is to release one or two more updates like this while the first chapter of the new island gets ready.

Hope y'all understand and let's take a look at what this unexpected update brought:


There's been a ton of requests over the years to add some cosmetics/furniture for the drillship.

And since these aren't that demanding when it comes to development.

We decided it was a good time to explore this area.

So you can finally cozy up your drillship!

And get that well deserved break with your pals in between stopping volcanoes and whatever else you weirdos do.

We got...

The comfiest armchairs the steampunk era has to offer.

They go really well together with the coffee mug and the new coffee table.

And friends (or so I've heard, I don't have any).

We got phonograph to make the atmosphere just right.

(There are 9 different song tracks scattered around the island for you to find)

Picture frames with art you might already recognize .

We also got a bunch of new tables each with their unique animation that will play from the 3rd person.

They are mostly cosmetic as well.

However, the blue, red, and green ones (production, refinery, research) will generate some boosts for their areas.

For example, if someone is interacting with the refinery table, you will be smelting copper ingots faster.


For those who want to completely transform the interior, we added these fancy wooden panels that can be placed on the floor, walls, and even ceilings.


And the cherry on top are these cathedral-like window modules.


Not all features are cosmetic though.

The drillship view is a super handy gadget that will allow you to get a birdseye view of all modules on your drillship.

From the comfort of your own wrist!

At a glance, you can see hp, ammo, energy output, but also do things like closing/opening modules and much more.


We can all agree that the saw kinda sucked despite looking cool.

So we decided to do something we should've done from the start.

Which is making the saw deal damage for as long as you hold down the attack button which makes it SO much more effective.

ALSO

There's one more melee weapon included in this update, if you haven't noticed it you might wanna check the trailer again.

Or read this comic which should make more sense now.


The ending sequence was pretty anticlimactic so we gave it a major facelift with a little cinematic that will play before the lore part kicks in.

• added cosmetic devices for drillship interior
  
• added phonograph device with songs
  
• added drillship overview to hand bracer
  
• added new weapon: Cog leg
  
• added Steam Workshop support for drillship designs, paint jobs and decals
  
• reworked Circular saw
  
• added quests: Kill cogs, kill tank, kill drones
  
• added new achievements
  
• added UA localization
  
• updated localizations

• improved CoGs AI
  
• fixed movement issues with Gatling CoGs and Sniper CoGs
  
• fixed CoGs footsteps
  
• added inventory restacking to drillship storage
  
• added notification when all turrets are closed
  
• updated submarine interior, added new devices
  
• fixed drillship drill colliders
  
• fixed player movement issues near blast shelters, mines and rocks
  
• fixed drillship travel issues (underground map)
  
• added sounds for laser devices destruction
  
• added confirmation when claiming another drillship
  
• fixed bed killing the players in certain cases
  
• fixed wrong icons on recipes
  
• changed attack angle for pistol turret
  
• fixed enemy drillship marker in cave visible from surface
  
• changed the position of deposits on the minimap
  
• fixed issues with unread tutorials
  
• fixed multiple issues with quests
  
• removed obsolete information from quest descriptions
  
• fixed typos in item and quest descriptions
  
• unified item naming and descriptions
  
• added passages on travel map between area 1 and 3
  
• fixed closing multiple windows with ESC
  
• fixed aggressive zoom in paint tool
  
• changed position of turrets on laser device in Area 2

• fixed false hit confirmation for melee attacks on client
  
• fixed client errors when server reloads savefile
  
• fixed client errors when quickly getting in and out of the gunner seat
  
• Visual improvement
  
• fixed broken highlights on research worktable
  
• fixed light intensity on light tesla module dial
  
• fixed text on light tesla turret
  
• improved drillship lighting when on surface
  
• changed animation for last laser device
  
• added window to the door
  
• fixed FoV issue on mortar
  
• improved the lava stream shape and visuals
  
• improved highlights on helper drones and modules
  
• updated audio for melee impact flash

- Rich

PS: Volcanoids is 25% off during the Steam Summer sale, and the bundle with Forever Skies is still going!

https://steamproxy.net/steamstore/bundle/41771/Volcanoids_x_Forever_Skies/

I got it!

I got a teaser from the upcoming island that's not filled with placeholders.

And it's not just any teaser.

It's a BOSS AREA TEASER!!!

This will basically replace one of the laser caves on the new island.

Now I don't wanna spoil these boss areas too much.

But at the same time I was too excited to keep it a complete secret.

This teaser isn't saying that the island update is right around the corner (will cover the update plans in the next Steam post coming soon).

But more to show you that despite the development taking long, we're making real progress.

Enough small talk though, here it is:

Now, aside from working on the hottest boss levels you've ever seen. (pun inteded)

We are also taking part in our first ever bundle with the awesome devs behind Forever Skies for all you moving base enjoyers!

It's a first-person post-apocalyptic survival game where you fly, upgrade and customize your mobile high-tech airship base.

And I know how much y'all love your airships!

They are 25% off and if you own Volcanoids already, you can still use the bundle to get another 10% off to "complete the bundle".

https://steamproxy.net/steamstore/bundle/41771/Volcanoids_x_Forever_Skies

Enjoy the teaser, enjoy the bundle!

And talk soon,

- Rich

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