What changed in AX:EL - Air XenoDawn in 2015
278 updates · 33 main milestones · Jan 19, 2015 to Dec 11, 2015
- 18 eventsLocked target marker introducednew content
New feature to find locked targets when out of sight.
SteamControls profiles addednew contentPlayers can now use controls profiles, which may require remapping.
SteamLocked target marker introducedgameplayA new locked target marker helps players find targets when out of sight.
SteamFOV and camera distance setupgameplayPlayers can now adjust the field of view and camera distance.
SteamFOV and camera distance setupnew contentPlayers can now adjust field of view and camera distance.
Steam - 14 eventsLoading Screen Shows Random Screenshotui uxSteamLoading Screen Shows Random Screenshotui uxSteamLocked Target Marker for Out of Sight Targetsui ux
An indicator for the currently locked target while it's out of sight
SteamFirst Step of Weapon Overhaul: Missiles Now Have FOVgameplayMilestoneAllows for the creation of semi-guided flak to cruiser missiles and more effective countermeasures
SteamAdded Controls Profilesnew contentSteamAdded Controls Profilesnew contentSteamExpanded Max FOV for Better Depth PerceptiongameplaySteamFirst Step of Weapon Overhaul: Missiles Now Have FOVgameplayMilestoneAllows creation of semi-guided flak to cruiser missiles and more effective countermeasures
SteamExpanded Max FOV for Better Depth PerceptiongameplaySteamLocked Target Marker Addedui uxIndicator for the currently locked target while it's out of sight
Steam - 18 eventsCampaign Mode Overhaulnew contentMilestone
The campaign mode has been completely rewritten with a deeper story, mission briefings, and cockpit view.
SteamImproved Combat MechanicsgameplayMilestoneCombat is now more strategic with the addition of countermeasures and energy shields, and AI has become smarter.
SteamArena Mode Updatenew contentArena mode now features Team Deathmatch with support for up to 32 bots and multiplayer via direct IP or LAN.
SteamIntroduction of 11 New Achievementsnew contentPlayers can now unlock 11 new achievements as part of the update.
SteamN.A.E.L. Processing Unit Introducednew contentMilestoneShips are now equipped with the N.A.E.L. unit that learns from player tactics to enhance performance.
SteamShip Customization Enhancementsnew contentMilestoneShip customization now allows for unique setups including wing colors and stats for maneuvering and energy regeneration.
SteamVarious Bug Fixes Implementedbug fixA number of fixes have been applied to improve overall game stability.
SteamN.A.E.L. Processing Unit Introductionnew contentMilestoneShips are now equipped with the N.A.E.L., a processing unit that learns from player tactics to improve performance.
SteamArena Mode Updatenew contentArena mode now features Team Deathmatch and supports up to 32 bots with direct IP or LAN play.
SteamIntroduction of 11 New Achievementsnew contentPlayers can now unlock 11 new achievements as part of the update.
SteamAX:EL Leaves Early Accessnew contentMilestoneAX:EL has officially launched after leaving Early Access.
SteamCampaign Mode Rewritenew contentMilestoneThe campaign mode has been completely rewritten with a deeper story and mission briefings, including cockpit view.
SteamImproved Combat MechanicsgameplayMilestoneCombat has become more strategic with the introduction of countermeasures and energy shields, alongside smarter AI.
SteamVarious Bug Fixes Implementedbug fixA number of fixes have been applied to improve overall game stability.
SteamShip Customization Enhancementsnew contentMilestoneShip customization now allows for unique setups including wing colors and stats for maneuvering and energy regeneration.
SteamAX:EL Leaves Early Accessnew contentMilestoneAX:EL has officially left Early Access, marking a significant milestone for the game.
Steam - 4 events
- 36 eventsImproved overall graphicsgraphicsSteamImproved HUBui uxSteamAdded checkpoints in missionsgameplaySteamAdded snap camera controlsui uxSteamImproved missionsgameplaySteamNew soundtracksaudioSteamAdded mission briefingsgameplaySteamImproved countermeasuresgameplaySteamFixed tons of bugs and freezesbug fixMilestoneSteamBetter texture managementperformanceSteamImproved AIaiSteamFixed tons of bugs and freezesbug fixMilestoneSteamAdded NAEL UIui uxSteamAdded TLI and target lockinggameplaySteamImproved overall graphicsgraphicsSteamAdded dialogs in missionsgameplaySteamAdded landingsgameplaySteamImproved AIaiSteamAdded dialogs in missionsgameplaySteamAdded snap camera controlsui uxSteamBetter shield modelvisualsSteamBetter shield modelvisualsSteamNew soundtracksaudioSteamImproved countermeasuresbalance changeSteamBetter texture managementperformanceSteamAdded two new shipsnew contentMilestoneSteamAdded landingsgameplaySteamAdded two new shipsnew contentMilestoneSteamImproved NAEL systemsystemSteamAdded mission briefingsgameplaySteamImproved missionsgameplaySteamImproved HUBui uxSteamImproved NAEL systemsystemSteamAdded NAEL UIui uxSteamAdded TLI and target lockinggameplaySteamAdded checkpoints in missionsgameplaySteam
- 2 eventsIntroduction of TLI and Target Lock Systemnew content
A new TLI and a more robust target locking system have been added, allowing players to lock onto targets with a keypress.
SteamIntroduction of TLI and Target Lock Systemnew contentA new TLI and a more robust target locking system have been implemented, allowing players to lock onto targets with a keypress.
Steam - 58 eventsBigger Fonts in Options Menuui uxSteamBoss Support Addednew contentSteamNew In-Game HUDui uxSteamNew Main Menuui uxSteamButton to Reset Aircraft Wing Rotation in HUBquality of lifeSteamBoss Support Addednew contentSteamImproved SoundsaudioSteamButton to Reset Aircraft Wing Rotation in HUBquality of lifeSteamImproved Camera Behaviorquality of lifeSteamImproved Level Fogging and Light ScatteringvisualsSteamImproved Camera Behaviorquality of lifeSteamImproved 3D ModelsvisualsSteamImproved Level Fogging and Light ScatteringvisualsSteamRemoved Wing Equip Limitations in HUBquality of lifeSteamImproved Water EffectsgraphicsSteamCountermeasures Addednew contentSteamRemoved Wing Equip Limitations in HUBbalance changeSteamBetter LightingvisualsSteamBigger Fonts in Options Menuui uxSteamImproved All MissionsgameplaySteamSplash/Dust Particles Addedvisuals
Added splash/dust particles when flying near water/terrain surface.
SteamCockpit View Introducednew contentSteamSpawn Bug Fixedbug fixSteamNew HUB Menusui uxSteamIn-Game Video Support Addednew contentSteamNew HUB Menusui uxSteamNew Main Menuui uxSteamImproved Water EffectsgraphicsSteamImproved SoundsaudioSteamNew Pause Screennew contentSteamNew Intro Movienew contentSteamImproved HUBui uxSteamGameplay Balance Improvementsbalance changeSteamBetter LightingvisualsSteamCockpit View Introducednew contentSteamNew Intro Movienew contentSteamFreelook View Addednew contentSteamNew In-Game HUDui uxSteamNew Player List in Arena Modenew contentSteamNew Player List in Arena Modenew contentSteamGameplay Balance Improvementsbalance changeSteamImproved All MissionsgameplaySteamIn-Game Video Support Addednew contentSteamNew Pause Screennew contentSteamTeam Deathmatch Mode Addednew contentMilestoneSteamSpawn Bug Fixedbug fixMilestoneSteamImproved 3D ModelsvisualsSteamTeam Deathmatch Mode Addednew contentMilestoneSteamFreelook View Introducednew contentSteamCountermeasures Addednew contentSteamImproved HUBui uxSteam - 10 eventsNew Cockpit Viewvisuals
Brand new cockpit view with working instrumentation, pending graphics improvements.
SteamBrand New Cockpit ViewvisualsIntroduction of a cockpit view with working instrumentation, pending graphics improvements.
SteamHuge Bossesnew contentMilestoneIntroduction of huge bosses, hinted at with a visual clue in the moon.
SteamHuge Bosses Introductionnew contentMilestoneTeaser for new huge bosses, hinted by a small black dot near the moon.
Steam - 30 eventsFixed Horizon Glitchesbug fixSteamNew Aircraft Building Featuresnew contentMilestone
You can now rotate wings and 'weld' them together.
SteamFixed Horizon Glitchesbug fixSteamFixed Many Bugsbug fixSteamOverall Graphics ImprovementsgraphicsSteamNew Aircraft Building Featuresnew contentMilestoneYou can now rotate wings and 'weld' them together.
SteamImproved Terrain Texture BlendingvisualsSteamImproved Mouse Sensitivity Sliderui uxSteamImproved Frame RateperformanceSteamOverall Graphics ImprovementsgraphicsSteamSave/Load Ship Configurationsquality of lifePlayers can save/load up to 20 ships configurations.
SteamImproved Arena MapsgameplaySteamImproved Frame RateperformanceSteamImproved Sound ManagementaudioSteamImproved Mouse Sensitivity Sliderui uxSteamImproved Global LightingvisualsSteamFixed Water Zfight on Far Distancebug fixSteamImproved Global LightingvisualsSteamImproved Sound ManagementaudioSteamFixed Many Bugsbug fixSteamFixed Water Z-Fighting at Distancebug fixSteamImproved Arena MapsgameplaySteamSave/Load Ship ConfigurationsgameplayMilestonePlayers can now save/load up to 20 ships configurations.
SteamImproved Terrain Texture BlendingvisualsSteam - 10 eventsImproved framerateperformanceSteamSolved some freezesbug fixSteamFixed black screen issuebug fixMilestone
Finally fixed the black screen issue (this time seems for real).
SteamSolved some freezesbug fixSteamFixed black screen issuebug fixMilestoneFinally fixed the black screen (this time seems for real).
SteamImplemented core for next content updatenew contentMilestoneCore implementation for the next content update has been completed.
SteamImproved framerateperformanceSteamImplemented core for next content updatenew contentCore implementation for the next content update has been completed.
Steam - 20 eventsFixed material rendering bug with wings in low lightbug fixSteamFixed missing number '7' from the hubbug fixSteamFixed Mission 10 lazy bots behaviorbug fix
Bots no longer relax on the beach instead of fighting.
SteamFixed some crashesbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed collision check issuesbug fixSteamFixed various crashesbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed collision check issuesbug fixSteamHUD no longer stretches on multiple screensui uxSteamParticles performance improvementsperformanceSteamParticles performance improvementsperformanceSteamFixed mission 1 end bugbug fixSteamFixed material rendering bug with wings in low lightbug fixSteamCorrected and revisited all shaderschangesSteamCorrected and revisited all shaderschangesSteamHUD should not stretch on multiple screens anymoreui uxSteamFixed frame dropping issues with AI target seeking codebug fixSteamFixed frame dropping issues with AI target seeking codebug fixSteamFixed missing number '7' from the hubbug fixSteamFixed mission 1 end bugbug fixSteam - 16 eventsPotential Memory Leaks and Corruptions Fixedbug fix
Addressed some potential memory leaks and corruptions.
SteamOverall Performance ImprovementperformanceSlight improvements made to overall game performance.
SteamDecals No Longer Stay in the Airbug fixFixed an issue with decals remaining in the air after shooting a wing.
SteamFixed AMD black screen bugbug fixMilestoneResolved the issue causing a black screen for AMD users.
SteamPotential memory leaks/corruptions fixedbug fixMilestoneAddressed some potential memory leaks and corruptions.
SteamDead Enemies No Longer Interfere with Missilesbug fixFixed an issue where dead enemies would interfere with missile trajectories.
SteamAMD Black Screen Bug Resolvedbug fixThe AMD black screen bug has been fixed after successful testing.
SteamDecals no longer stay in the airbug fixFixed an issue with decals remaining in the air when shooting a wing.
SteamDead enemies no longer interfere with missilesbug fixFixed an issue where dead enemies would interfere with missile targeting.
Steam - 12 eventsFixed some audio issuesaudioSteamFixed radius damagebug fixSteamOptimized code performancesperformanceSteamFixed altimeter bugbug fixSteamAdded high-speed dive damagegameplaySteamFixed more than 140 potential bugsbug fixSteamFixed radius damagebug fixSteamFixed some audio issuesaudioSteamAdded high-speed dive damagegameplaySteamFixed more than 140 potential bugsbug fixSteamFixed altimeter bugbug fixSteamOptimized code performancesperformanceSteam
- 28 eventsFixed bug when exiting water with lights onbug fixSteamImproved overall graphicsgraphicsSteamHDR colour shift amount slider addedui uxSteamComposite projectiles support addednew content
More features related to composite projectiles are yet to come.
SteamOverall graphics improvedgraphicsSteamFixed pitch-lines bugbug fixSteamFixed end match player listbug fixSteamCamera mode is now persistentgameplaySteamJoystick exponential configuration addedquality of lifeSteamFixed end match GUI behavior when disconnectedbug fixSteamPerformance improvementsperformanceSteamChanged antimatter behaviorbalance changeSteamImproved performancesperformanceSteamMenu revampedui uxSteamChanged antimatter behaviorbalance changeSteamFixed end match player listbug fixSteamFixed pitch-lines bugbug fixSteamFixed throttle slider bug on deathbug fixSteamWing system migration completedgameplaySteamCamera mode is now persistentgameplaySteamAdded HDR colour shift amount sliderui uxSteamFixed bug when exiting water with lights onbug fixSteamWing system migration completedgameplaySteamFixed throttle slider bug on deathbug fixSteamJoystick exponential configuration addedquality of lifeSteamFixed end match GUI behavior when disconnectedbug fixSteamMenu revampedui uxSteam