What changed in AX:EL - Air XenoDawn in 2015

278 updates · 33 main milestones · Jan 19, 2015 to Dec 11, 2015

  1. 18 events
    Death screen shows killerui ux

    The death screen now displays the player who killed you.

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    Fixed alt tab bugbug fix

    Resolved the alt tab bug that affected gameplay.

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    New loading screenvisuals

    A new loading screen has been added.

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    Locked target marker introducednew content

    New feature to find locked targets when out of sight.

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    Rehauled missile logicgameplay

    Missile logic has been reworked, with more updates to come.

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    Death screen updateui ux

    The death screen now shows who killed the player.

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    Controls profiles addednew content

    Players can now use controls profiles, which may require remapping.

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    Locked target marker introducedgameplay

    A new locked target marker helps players find targets when out of sight.

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    Bots now have random namesai

    Bots will now display random names instead of numbers.

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    FOV and camera distance setupgameplay

    Players can now adjust the field of view and camera distance.

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    Fixed splash soundsbug fix

    Splash sounds have been fixed.

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    Controls profiles addednew content

    New controls profiles feature, may require remapping.

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    Rehauled missile logicgameplay

    Missile logic has been improved, with more updates to come.

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    FOV and camera distance setupnew content

    Players can now adjust field of view and camera distance.

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    New loading screenvisuals

    A new loading screen has been implemented.

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    Bots now have random namesai

    Bots will now have random names instead of just numbers.

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    Fixed alt tab bugbug fix

    Resolved an issue with the alt tab functionality.

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    Fixed splash soundsbug fix

    Issues with splash sounds have been resolved.

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  2. 14 events
    Added Camera Distance Option and Bindingui ux

    Keys 8 and 9 in Stock profile

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    Bots Now Have Randomly Generated Namesai

    Useful for revenge in Arena!

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    Added Camera Distance Option and Bindingui ux

    Keys 8 and 9 in Stock profile

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    Loading Screen Shows Random Screenshotui ux
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    Loading Screen Shows Random Screenshotui ux
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    Locked Target Marker for Out of Sight Targetsui ux

    An indicator for the currently locked target while it's out of sight

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    First Step of Weapon Overhaul: Missiles Now Have FOVgameplayMilestone

    Allows for the creation of semi-guided flak to cruiser missiles and more effective countermeasures

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    Added Controls Profilesnew content
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    Added Controls Profilesnew content
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    Expanded Max FOV for Better Depth Perceptiongameplay
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    First Step of Weapon Overhaul: Missiles Now Have FOVgameplayMilestone

    Allows creation of semi-guided flak to cruiser missiles and more effective countermeasures

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    Bots Now Have Randomly Generated Namesnew content

    Useful for revenge in Arena!

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    Expanded Max FOV for Better Depth Perceptiongameplay
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    Locked Target Marker Addedui ux

    Indicator for the currently locked target while it's out of sight

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  3. 18 events
    Campaign Mode Overhaulnew contentMilestone

    The campaign mode has been completely rewritten with a deeper story, mission briefings, and cockpit view.

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    Improved Combat MechanicsgameplayMilestone

    Combat is now more strategic with the addition of countermeasures and energy shields, and AI has become smarter.

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    Arena Mode Updatenew content

    Arena mode now features Team Deathmatch with support for up to 32 bots and multiplayer via direct IP or LAN.

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    Introduction of 11 New Achievementsnew content

    Players can now unlock 11 new achievements as part of the update.

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    N.A.E.L. Processing Unit Introducednew contentMilestone

    Ships are now equipped with the N.A.E.L. unit that learns from player tactics to enhance performance.

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    Ship Customization Enhancementsnew contentMilestone

    Ship customization now allows for unique setups including wing colors and stats for maneuvering and energy regeneration.

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    Improvements to Missionsgameplay

    Enhancements have been made to the missions within the game.

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    Various Bug Fixes Implementedbug fix

    A number of fixes have been applied to improve overall game stability.

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    N.A.E.L. Processing Unit Introductionnew contentMilestone

    Ships are now equipped with the N.A.E.L., a processing unit that learns from player tactics to improve performance.

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    Arena Mode Updatenew content

    Arena mode now features Team Deathmatch and supports up to 32 bots with direct IP or LAN play.

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    Introduction of 11 New Achievementsnew content

    Players can now unlock 11 new achievements as part of the update.

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    Improvements to Missionsgameplay

    Enhancements have been made to the missions within the game.

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    AX:EL Leaves Early Accessnew contentMilestone

    AX:EL has officially launched after leaving Early Access.

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    Campaign Mode Rewritenew contentMilestone

    The campaign mode has been completely rewritten with a deeper story and mission briefings, including cockpit view.

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    Improved Combat MechanicsgameplayMilestone

    Combat has become more strategic with the introduction of countermeasures and energy shields, alongside smarter AI.

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    Various Bug Fixes Implementedbug fix

    A number of fixes have been applied to improve overall game stability.

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    Ship Customization Enhancementsnew contentMilestone

    Ship customization now allows for unique setups including wing colors and stats for maneuvering and energy regeneration.

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    AX:EL Leaves Early Accessnew contentMilestone

    AX:EL has officially left Early Access, marking a significant milestone for the game.

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  4. 4 events
    Savegames Functionality Restoredbug fix

    Savegames are now back fully working.

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    Game Optimization Improvementsperformance

    Game is a bit more optimized.

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    Game Optimization Improvementsperformance

    Game is a bit more optimized.

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    Savegames Functionality Restoredbug fix

    Savegames are now back fully working.

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  5. 36 events
    Improved overall graphicsgraphics
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    Improved HUBui ux
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    Added checkpoints in missionsgameplay
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    Added snap camera controlsui ux
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    Improved missionsgameplay
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    New soundtracksaudio
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    Added mission briefingsgameplay
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    Improved countermeasuresgameplay
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    Fixed tons of bugs and freezesbug fixMilestone
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    Better texture managementperformance
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    Improved AIai
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    Fixed tons of bugs and freezesbug fixMilestone
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    Added NAEL UIui ux
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    Added TLI and target lockinggameplay
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    Improved overall graphicsgraphics
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    Added dialogs in missionsgameplay
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    Added landingsgameplay
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    Improved AIai
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    Added dialogs in missionsgameplay
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    Added snap camera controlsui ux
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    Better shield modelvisuals
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    Better shield modelvisuals
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    New soundtracksaudio
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    Improved countermeasuresbalance change
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    Better texture managementperformance
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    Added two new shipsnew contentMilestone
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    Added landingsgameplay
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    Added two new shipsnew contentMilestone
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    Improved NAEL systemsystem
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    Added mission briefingsgameplay
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    Improved missionsgameplay
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    Improved HUBui ux
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    Improved NAEL systemsystem
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    Added NAEL UIui ux
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    Added TLI and target lockinggameplay
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    Added checkpoints in missionsgameplay
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  6. 2 events
    Introduction 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.

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    Introduction of TLI and Target Lock Systemnew content

    A new TLI and a more robust target locking system have been implemented, allowing players to lock onto targets with a keypress.

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  7. 58 events
    Bigger Fonts in Options Menuui ux
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    Boss Support Addednew content
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    New In-Game HUDui ux
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    New Main Menuui ux
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    Button to Reset Aircraft Wing Rotation in HUBquality of life
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    Boss Support Addednew content
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    Improved Soundsaudio
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    Button to Reset Aircraft Wing Rotation in HUBquality of life
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    Improved Camera Behaviorquality of life
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    Improved Level Fogging and Light Scatteringvisuals
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    Improved Camera Behaviorquality of life
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    Improved 3D Modelsvisuals
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    Overall Graphics Improvementsgraphics

    Enhanced overall graphics quality.

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    Improved Level Fogging and Light Scatteringvisuals
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    Removed Wing Equip Limitations in HUBquality of life
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    Improved Water Effectsgraphics
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    Countermeasures Addednew content
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    Removed Wing Equip Limitations in HUBbalance change
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    Better Lightingvisuals
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    Bigger Fonts in Options Menuui ux
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    Splash/Dust Particles Addedvisuals

    Added particles when flying near water or terrain surface.

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    Improved All Missionsgameplay
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    Splash/Dust Particles Addedvisuals

    Added splash/dust particles when flying near water/terrain surface.

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    Cockpit View Introducednew content
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    Spawn Bug Fixedbug fix
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    New HUB Menusui ux
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    In-Game Video Support Addednew content
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    New HUB Menusui ux
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    New Main Menuui ux
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    Improved Water Effectsgraphics
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    Improved Soundsaudio
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    New Pause Screennew content
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    New Intro Movienew content
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    Improved HUBui ux
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    Gameplay Balance Improvementsbalance change
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    Better Lightingvisuals
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    Hundreds of Bugs Fixedbug fixMilestone

    Fixed literally hundreds of bugs.

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    Cockpit View Introducednew content
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    New Intro Movienew content
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    Freelook View Addednew content
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    Hundreds of Bugs Fixedbug fixMilestone

    Fixed literally hundreds of bugs.

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    Framerate Optimizationsperformance

    Better framerate due to many optimizations.

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    New In-Game HUDui ux
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    New Player List in Arena Modenew content
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    New Player List in Arena Modenew content
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    Gameplay Balance Improvementsbalance change
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    Improved All Missionsgameplay
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    In-Game Video Support Addednew content
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    New Pause Screennew content
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    Team Deathmatch Mode Addednew contentMilestone
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    Spawn Bug Fixedbug fixMilestone
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    Improved 3D Modelsvisuals
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    Team Deathmatch Mode Addednew contentMilestone
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    Freelook View Introducednew content
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    Overall Graphics Improvementsgraphics

    Improved overall graphics quality.

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    Framerate Optimizationsperformance

    Better framerate through various optimizations.

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    Countermeasures Addednew content
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    Improved HUBui ux
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  8. 10 events
    New Cockpit Viewvisuals

    Brand new cockpit view with working instrumentation, pending graphics improvements.

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    Underwater Ambience Propsnew content

    Added more ambient props for underwater environments.

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    New Hub Layoutnew content

    Introduction of a new HUB layout with a new button.

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    Underwater Ambience Propsnew content

    Added more ambient props for underwater environments.

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    Splash Mechanicsgameplay

    New mechanics for flying near the water surface at full speed.

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    Brand New Cockpit Viewvisuals

    Introduction of a cockpit view with working instrumentation, pending graphics improvements.

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    Splash Mechanicsgameplay

    Added mechanics for flying near the water surface at full speed.

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    New Hub Layoutnew content

    Introduction of a new HUB layout with a new button.

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    Huge Bossesnew contentMilestone

    Introduction of huge bosses, hinted at with a visual clue in the moon.

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    Huge Bosses Introductionnew contentMilestone

    Teaser for new huge bosses, hinted by a small black dot near the moon.

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  9. 30 events
    New Water Effectsvisuals

    Includes light rays, fog, and refraction.

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    Infinite Planes Follow Frustumperformance

    Glitches on very far distance are now very rare.

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    Fixed Horizon Glitchesbug fix
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    New Aircraft Building Featuresnew contentMilestone

    You can now rotate wings and 'weld' them together.

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    Fixed Horizon Glitchesbug fix
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    Fixed Many Bugsbug fix
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    Infinite Planes Follow Frustumperformance

    Glitches on very far distance are now very rare.

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    Overall Graphics Improvementsgraphics
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    Added Forest Supportnew content

    Includes some trees as well.

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    New Aircraft Building Featuresnew contentMilestone

    You can now rotate wings and 'weld' them together.

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    Improved Terrain Texture Blendingvisuals
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    Improved Mouse Sensitivity Sliderui ux
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    Improved Frame Rateperformance
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    Overall Graphics Improvementsgraphics
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    Save/Load Ship Configurationsquality of life

    Players can save/load up to 20 ships configurations.

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    Improved Arena Mapsgameplay
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    Improved Frame Rateperformance
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    Improved Sound Managementaudio
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    Improved Mouse Sensitivity Sliderui ux
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    Improved Global Lightingvisuals
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    Fixed Water Zfight on Far Distancebug fix
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    Added Forest Supportnew content

    Includes some trees too.

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    Improved Global Lightingvisuals
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    New Water Effectsvisuals

    Includes light rays, fog, and refraction.

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    Improved Sound Managementaudio
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    Fixed Many Bugsbug fix
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    Fixed Water Z-Fighting at Distancebug fix
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    Improved Arena Mapsgameplay
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    Save/Load Ship ConfigurationsgameplayMilestone

    Players can now save/load up to 20 ships configurations.

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    Improved Terrain Texture Blendingvisuals
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  10. 10 events
    Improved framerateperformance
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    Solved some freezesbug fix
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    Fixed black screen issuebug fixMilestone

    Finally fixed the black screen issue (this time seems for real).

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    Solved some freezesbug fix
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    Fixed black screen issuebug fixMilestone

    Finally fixed the black screen (this time seems for real).

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    Implemented core for next content updatenew contentMilestone

    Core implementation for the next content update has been completed.

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    Fixed missile lock bugbug fix

    Solved a bug where missiles sometimes didn't lock.

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    Improved framerateperformance
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    Implemented core for next content updatenew content

    Core implementation for the next content update has been completed.

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    Fixed missile lock bugbug fix

    Solved a bug where missiles sometimes didn't lock.

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  11. 20 events
    Fixed material rendering bug with wings in low lightbug fix
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    Fixed missing number '7' from the hubbug fix
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    Fixed Mission 10 lazy bots behaviorbug fix

    Bots no longer relax on the beach instead of fighting.

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    Fixed some crashesbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed collision check issuesbug fix
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    Fixed various crashesbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed collision check issuesbug fix
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    HUD no longer stretches on multiple screensui ux
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    Particles performance improvementsperformance
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    Particles performance improvementsperformance
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    Fixed mission 1 end bugbug fix
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    Fixed material rendering bug with wings in low lightbug fix
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    Corrected and revisited all shaderschanges
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    Corrected and revisited all shaderschanges
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    HUD should not stretch on multiple screens anymoreui ux
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    Fixed frame dropping issues with AI target seeking codebug fix
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    Fixed frame dropping issues with AI target seeking codebug fix
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    Fixed lazy bots in Mission 10bug fix

    Bots no longer relax on the beach instead of fighting.

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    Fixed missing number '7' from the hubbug fix
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    Fixed mission 1 end bugbug fix
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  12. 16 events
    End of the world in mission 6 fixedbug fix

    Resolved an issue at the end of mission 6.

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    Potential Memory Leaks and Corruptions Fixedbug fix

    Addressed some potential memory leaks and corruptions.

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    Overall Performance Improvementperformance

    Slight improvements made to overall game performance.

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    Joystick stealing issue resolvedbug fix

    No more joystick stealing when the window loses focus.

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    Decals No Longer Stay in the Airbug fix

    Fixed an issue with decals remaining in the air after shooting a wing.

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    Fixed AMD black screen bugbug fixMilestone

    Resolved the issue causing a black screen for AMD users.

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    Potential memory leaks/corruptions fixedbug fixMilestone

    Addressed some potential memory leaks and corruptions.

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    Map Generation Freeze Resolvedbug fix

    Fixed a one second freeze during map generation.

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    End of the World in Mission 6 Fixedbug fix

    Resolved an issue at the end of mission 6.

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    Dead Enemies No Longer Interfere with Missilesbug fix

    Fixed an issue where dead enemies would interfere with missile trajectories.

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    AMD Black Screen Bug Resolvedbug fix

    The AMD black screen bug has been fixed after successful testing.

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    Decals no longer stay in the airbug fix

    Fixed an issue with decals remaining in the air when shooting a wing.

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    Dead enemies no longer interfere with missilesbug fix

    Fixed an issue where dead enemies would interfere with missile targeting.

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    Map generation freeze fixedbug fix

    Fixed a one second freeze during map generation.

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    Joystick Stealing Issue Fixedbug fix

    No more joystick stealing when the window loses focus.

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    Overall performance improvementsperformance

    Slightly improved overall performance of the game.

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  13. 2 events
    Mission 1 Freeze Issue Resolvedbug fix

    Patch to fix the freeze issue occurring in Mission 1.

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    Mission 1 Freeze Issue Resolvedbug fix

    Patch to fix the freeze issue occurring in Mission 1.

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  14. 12 events
    Fixed some audio issuesaudio
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    Fixed radius damagebug fix
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    Optimized code performancesperformance
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    Fixed altimeter bugbug fix
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    Added high-speed dive damagegameplay
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    Fixed more than 140 potential bugsbug fix
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    Fixed radius damagebug fix
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    Fixed some audio issuesaudio
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    Added high-speed dive damagegameplay
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    Fixed more than 140 potential bugsbug fix
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    Fixed altimeter bugbug fix
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    Optimized code performancesperformance
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  15. 28 events
    Fixed bug when exiting water with lights onbug fix
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    Improved overall graphicsgraphics
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    HDR colour shift amount slider addedui ux
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    Composite projectiles support addednew content

    More features related to composite projectiles are yet to come.

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    Overall graphics improvedgraphics
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    Fixed pitch-lines bugbug fix
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    Fixed end match player listbug fix
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    Camera mode is now persistentgameplay
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    Joystick exponential configuration addedquality of life
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    Fixed end match GUI behavior when disconnectedbug fix
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    Performance improvementsperformance
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    Changed antimatter behaviorbalance change
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    Improved performancesperformance
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    Menu revampedui ux
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    Changed antimatter behaviorbalance change
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    Fixed end match player listbug fix
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    Fixed pitch-lines bugbug fix
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    Composite projectiles support addednew content

    More is yet to come!

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    Fixed throttle slider bug on deathbug fix
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    Wing system migration completedgameplay
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    Camera mode is now persistentgameplay
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    Added HDR colour shift amount sliderui ux
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    Fixed bug when exiting water with lights onbug fix
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    Wing system migration completedgameplay
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    Fixed throttle slider bug on deathbug fix
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    Joystick exponential configuration addedquality of life
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    Fixed end match GUI behavior when disconnectedbug fix
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    Menu revampedui ux
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