What changed in Awesomenauts in 2014
168 updates · 28 main milestones · Apr 10, 2014 to Dec 17, 2014
- 83 eventsNew announcer: Coconew contentSteamAdded language setting to in-game options menuquality of lifeSteamNew Song Addednew contentSteamFixed visibility of damage increase icon in stealthbug fixSteamColorblind Setting Addedquality of lifeSteamRussian Language SupportlocalizationSteamNew Lonestar Skinnew contentSteamNew language: Russiannew contentSteamTwo New Announcersnew contentSteamGlobal chat featurenew contentMilestone
Introduced various chat rooms for in-game communication.
Steam8 new achievements addednew contentIntroduced new achievements, including character-specific ones.
SteamHealthbar visibility changesquality of lifeHealthbar and name are now hidden from enemy players in hide areas.
SteamColourblind functionality improvementsquality of lifeAdded settings for colourblind players to change healthbar colors.
SteamNew song: Sirens Before The Stormnew contentSteamRemoved Genji bot due to performance issuesbug fixGenji bot's win percentage was below average.
SteamCore's damage state visual effect improvedvisualsSteamGlobal chat featurenew contentMilestoneIntroduced various chat rooms for players to discuss tactics and find games.
SteamVisual indicator for skills with secondary press interactionquality of lifeAdded visual indicators for specific skills.
SteamAdded community-created botsnew contentNew bots include Derpl, Penny Fox, Raelynn, Scoop, Sentry, Skølldir, and Yuri.
SteamCapped profile name length in main menuquality of lifeProfile name is now capped to 16 characters.
SteamPremium skin: Loninator (Sheriff Lonestar)new contentSteamFixed collision issues with grenades and glass platformsbug fixSteamExtra voice lines for SUSI announceraudioSteamNine New Achievementsnew contentSteamFixed freeze issue during startup and game quitbug fixSteamAuto camera option in replaysquality of lifeAdded option for auto camera to follow only one team in replays.
SteamIn-Menu Global Chat Featureui uxSteamFixed stealth damage increase icon visibilitybug fixSteamAdded language setting to in-game options menuui uxSteamBatch of Polish and Balance Changesbalance changeSteamNine New Achievementsnew contentSteamNew language: Russiannew contentSteamColorblind Setting Addedquality of lifeSteamVisual countdown for Eye of Aiguillon invisibility buffvisualsSteamNew announcer: Wildlife documentarynew contentSteamNew Song Addednew contentSteamScoreboard timer for dead playersgameplayScoreboard now shows a timer for players that are dead.
SteamFixed collision issues with grenades and glass platformsbug fixSteamNew announcer: Coconew contentSteamImproved attack graphics for various charactersvisualsMultiple characters received improved attack graphics.
SteamGeneral improvements to character availabilitybalance changeGnaw, Raelynn, and Ayla are now available from the start.
SteamImproved attack graphics for various charactersvisualsEnhanced visuals for several character attacks.
SteamIn-Menu Global Chat Featureui uxSteamBatch of Polish and Balance Changesbalance changeSteamGeneral improvements for character availabilitybug fixGnaw, Raelynn, and Ayla are now available from the start.
SteamTwo New Announcersnew contentSteamNew song: Sirens Before The Stormnew contentSteamSplit SFX volume settingsui uxSFX volume split into voices, announcer, and other SFX in options menu.
SteamNew festive background for main menunew contentChanged the background to something more festive for the holiday season.
SteamImproved visual effects for Core's damage statevisualsSteamNew Lonestar Skinnew contentSteamVisual countdown for Eye of Aiguillon invisibility buffvisualsSteamVisual indicators for skills with secondary press interactionui uxSteamExtra voice lines for SUSI announceraudioSteamPremium skin: Loninator (Sheriff Lonestar)new contentSteamFixed freeze issue during startup and game quitbug fixSteamPolished sound for Lonestar's gunaudioSteamRussian Language SupportlocalizationSteamNew announcer: Wildlife documentarynew contentSteamColourblind functionalityquality of lifeAdded setting to change healthbars for colourblind players.
SteamScoreboard timer for dead playersnew contentThe scoreboard now shows a timer for players that are dead.
Steam - 4 eventsPatch 2.8 BETA 1 Launchother
The beta for Patch 2.8 is now live for backers of the Awesomenauts: Starstorm campaign.
SteamPatch 2.8 BETA 1 LaunchotherThe beta for Patch 2.8 is now live, available for backers of the Starstorm campaign.
SteamGlobal Chat Feature Introducednew contentA new Global Chat feature has been added for players to communicate.
SteamGlobal Chat Feature Introducednew contentA new Global Chat feature has been added for players to communicate.
Steam - 7 eventsNew Awesomenaut Scoop Availablenew contentMilestone
Players can now play as the new Awesomenaut Scoop in the beta.
SteamNew Awesomenaut: Scoopnew contentMilestoneIntroducing Scoop, a Gelati knight who will aid the Awesomenauts against the Omicron threat.
SteamIntroduction of new Awesomenaut: Scoopnew contentMilestoneA new character, Scoop, the Gelati knight, is introduced to the game.
SteamPatch 2.7 Beta LaunchotherThe beta for Patch 2.7 is now live with various new improvements and features.
SteamPatch 2.7 Beta AccessotherBeta access is granted to those that backed the Awesomenauts: Starstorm campaign.
SteamFeedback InvitationotherPlayers are encouraged to provide feedback on the official Awesomenauts Starstorm Forums.
Steam - 7 eventsMatchmaking Overhaul PlannednetworkMilestone
Plans to move matchmaking to its own dedicated server for better control and improvements.
SteamBuff to All Damage and Health Numbersbalance changeMilestoneAll damage and health numbers will be multiplied by 10, enhancing gameplay experience.
SteamBuff to All Damage and Health Numbersbalance changeMilestoneAll damage and health numbers will be multiplied by 10, enhancing gameplay experience.
SteamLevel Editor Releasednew contentCompletion of the Level Editor stretch goal as part of the crowdfunding campaign.
SteamCrowdfunding Campaign for MatchmakingotherFunds from the crowdfunding campaign will be directed towards enhancing matchmaking and game improvements.
SteamMatchmaking Overhaul PlannedgameplayMilestonePlans to move matchmaking to a dedicated server for better control and improvements.
SteamLevel Editor Releasednew contentThe Level Editor stretch goal has been completed and is now available.
Steam - 14 eventsNew Skin: Grim Genjinew content
A new skin available for purchase, designed during the fan skin design contest.
SteamNew Shop MechanicgameplayMilestoneNo more loadouts, choose from all items available to a character, with a maximum of 3 items per row!
SteamNew Map: AI Station 205new contentMilestoneA new map that will replace AI Station 404 in the online map rotation.
SteamNew Shop MechanicshopNo more loadouts, choose from all items available to a character, with a maximum of 3 items per row!
SteamNew Skin: Jotunn Skolldirnew contentA new skin available for purchase, designed during the fan skin design contest.
SteamNew Skin: Leon Legionnairenew contentA new skin available for purchase, designed during the fan skin design contest.
SteamNew Map: AI Station 205new contentMilestoneA new map that will replace AI Station 404 in the online map rotation.
Steam - 1 eventIntroduction of Grim Genjinew content
The Void Moth's Prophet is coming in Patch 2.6 with the introduction of Grim Genji.
Steam - 16 eventsExpanded Item Selection During GameplaygameplayMilestone
Players can now choose from all available items during the game, enhancing build control.
SteamIncreased Item Selection During GameplaygameplayMilestonePlayers can now choose from all available items during the game, enhancing strategic options.
SteamRemoval of LoadoutsgameplayMilestoneThe loadout system has been completely removed to improve gameplay options and reduce frustration.
SteamIntroduction of New Shop Interfaceui uxMilestoneA new shop interface has been introduced with expanded shelves and 6 options per skill row.
SteamIntroduction of a New Shop Interfaceui uxMilestoneA new shop interface has been introduced with expanded shelves, allowing 6 options per skill row.
SteamRemoval of Loadout SystemgameplayMilestoneThe loadout system has been completely removed to improve gameplay and item selection.
SteamReplay Featuresnew contentNew replay features have been added for players to review their matches.
Steam - 4 eventsAI Station 404 Available in Custom Gamesgameplay
AI Station 404 will still be playable in custom games despite being removed from matchmaking.
SteamAI Station 404 Available in Custom GamesgameplayAI Station 404 will still be playable in custom games despite its removal from matchmaking.
SteamIntroduction of AI Station 205 Mapnew contentAI Station 404 will be replaced by the new AI Station 205 in the matchmaking map rotation.
Steam - 4 eventsIntroduction of new 'Naut: Skreenew contentMilestone
A brand new character, Skree, has been added to the game.
Steam - 4 eventsReplay Featurenew content
Players can now access replays of their matches from the Main Menu, with automatic saving of every match replay.
SteamReplay Feature Addednew contentPlayers can now access replays from the Main Menu, with automatic saving of every match played.
SteamNew Character: Sentrynew contentMilestoneIntroducing Sentry, a powerful robot character who can turn enemy damage into an asset. Available with Starstorm DLC.
SteamNew Character: Sentrynew contentMilestoneIntroducing Sentry, a powerful robot character that can turn enemies' damage into an asset. Part of the Starstorm DLC.
Steam - 10 eventsNew in-game song added: 'I'll Make You a Star, Baby'audio
New track added to the music mix for Starstorm owners.
SteamIntroduction of Penny Fox as the 17th Awesomenautnew contentMilestonePenny Fox is now available for players with the Starstorm expansion.
SteamNew In-Game Song AddedaudioA new track titled 'I'll Make You a Star, Baby' is now part of the in-game music mix for Starstorm owners.
SteamImproved Graphical EffectsvisualsVarious in-game effects have been polished, including shinier solar coins and enhanced airstrike visuals.
SteamComprehensive Character Balance Tweaksbalance changeMilestoneAll characters received various balance adjustments in this update.
SteamImproved graphical effectsvisualsVarious in-game effects have been polished, including solar coins and airstrikes.
SteamPenny Fox Joins as New Awesomenautnew contentMilestonePenny Fox is now the 17th member of the Awesomenauts, available for Starstorm expansion users.
SteamComprehensive balance tweaks for all charactersbalance changeMilestoneAll characters received various balance adjustments.
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