Subspace Continuum Discord
https://discord.gg/ZbB739ueRw

Phoenix USC is doing well and is still in active development with the focus shifting to networking now. The code may be ported to Haxe, another coding language for better networking support and better options like future console support!

One of the inspirations for Phoenix USC is the old MMO game Subspace Continuum. If you would like to be closer to the Phoenix USC project and the extended community then please consider joining the Subspace Continuum discord.

*** Subspace Continuum is a separate game, however, Phoenix USC is being developed in part to provide a completely new and better game for it's dwindling community of which only 500 players are left. Someday soon I hope it will be one and the same community. ***

I have a Facebook group setup for early access testing of the Phoenix USC pre-alpha demo. I'll be setting up a Discord channel as well.

Come help test Phoenix USC!


{LINK REMOVED}Facebook Early Access Group

Early access - I am going to to setup a test version of the Phoenix USC pre-alpha demo in less then two weeks. I will be handing out download keys to those following me on FaceBook, Twitter, IndieDB, YouTube and {LINK REMOVED}http://vidiot-x.itch.io/phoenix-universe-of-space-combat. So if you know someone who wants get in early and help test Phoenix USC have them follow (officially) me so they will be notified.

I am going to upload the demo to ITCH.io where I can control things a bit and use their analytics as well as offer things like early access. In the future the Phoenix USC website may host a version as well.

As soon as I have a clearer date I'll post it.

Hi,

It's been awhile. :) I will be releasing a pre-alpha (early dev state) very soon, likely in 30-45 days. I would encourage you to checkout the video below. It shows me battling 40 bots in one of two map bases. It features visually striking custom designed graphic assets as well as stunning lighting effects. If want to see what the pre-alpha game play will be like checkout this video.
Pre-Alpha Preview #2

You can also take a look at this earlier pre-alpha video for a view of arena space and the upper flag level (2nd base level - 2 levels of play in same base) as well ship headlight lighting.
Pre-Alpha Preview #1

The pre-alpha demo will be released as a web based demo. This will allow the widest possible reach and makes it easier to support different platforms. Later releases will be PC based and run natively on your OS. If you have a GTX 950 or better and a quad core CPU it should run with no problems at 60fps. Lesser systems 'should' be able to run it fine as well.

I have setup an {LINK REMOVED}ITCH.io page for Phoenix USC which I will use to release the pre-alpha demo. At some point I may make a move to Steam but at this point in development ITCH.io makes better sense. I may also host it on my web server as well.

To stay up to date on development progress or for more details (like recent images) you can follow Phoenix USC on these sites:

{LINK REMOVED}Phoenix USC Facebook
Phoenix USC Twitter
Phoenix USC IndieDB
{LINK REMOVED}Phoenix USC ITCH.i0

Edit: I have an animated gif image on Phoenix USC's Twitter page showing BOT AI in action.
Bot AI battle gif image

Hi, I have posted a new video with lots to see! It includes all of the new developments I am currently working on. I do a quick fly through of the base and surrounding arena space and show off what's been changed and added. Since my last update much has changed visually as I have added new map assets and new lighting features. I've also included a view of the map parts toolbox with collapsible components.

Some of the new features are lighted asteroids on 2 map layers. New bumped mapped floor assets. All new bumped mapped wall assets. In base lighting including spinning lights. Bumped mapped and lighted ship assets. Map parts toolbox for in game map editor.

Lots to do but I am making progress. ;)

Video on Youtube.