What changed in Guns of Icarus Online in 2018
204 updates · 11 main milestones · Jan 16, 2018 to Dec 27, 2018
- 16 eventsExpanded Crown Summit Mapsnew content
Crown Summit now features expanded 3v3, 4v4, and Brawl versions.
SteamConductors Pride Dyes UV Map Correctionbug fixConductors Pride dyes now use the correct UV maps.
SteamSpire Mass Increasedbalance changeSpire mass increased to 210t from 150t, with force adjusted to maintain mobility.
SteamExtended Magazine Clip Size Buffbalance changeExtended Magazine clip size increased to +50% from +45%.
SteamAI Active Duration IncreasedgameplayAI will now stay active for 5 seconds after a player joins.
SteamShip Loadout Naming Feature Addedquality of lifePlayers can now name their ship loadouts for easier identification.
SteamNew Mission Objectives AvailablegameplayMissions can now include new objectives, such as making another faction lose resources.
SteamNew Goggles of Good Cheer and Jolly Old Salt Itemsnew contentNew cosmetic items Goggles of Good Cheer and Jolly Old Salt have been added.
SteamSky Captain Valentine Placement Fixedbug fixSky Captain Valentine has been correctly placed in the Stormbreaker theme.
SteamPublic Custom Matches Force ShufflegameplayPublic custom matches will now force shuffle after the first rematch if player count is lower.
SteamModified Mine and Harpoon Launcher Rate of Firebalance changeRate of fire for Modified Mine and Harpoon launcher adjusted to compensate for extra shot.
SteamForce Start Enabled for All Game ModesgameplayForce Start is now enabled on all game modes with smaller map versions.
SteamBroken Crown Brawl Mode Introducednew contentA new 2v2v2v2 Brawl mode called Broken Crown has been added.
Steam - 14 eventsShrike Engine Force Adjustmentsbalance change
Adjusted engine force and inertial bounds for better handling.
SteamCorsair Ship Stats Adjustmentsbalance changeVarious adjustments to forward acceleration, speed, turn acceleration, and hitbox dimensions.
SteamYeshan Boss Ship Adjustmentsbalance changeAdjusted mass and mobility to align with other boss ships.
SteamAI Type A Ships Stat Unificationbalance changeAdjusted stats for AI Type A ships to unify performance across factions.
SteamMagnate Hitbox Adjustmentsbalance changeHitboxes reduced to fit ship profile and main engine lowered slightly.
SteamAI Mortar Range and Velocity Adjustmentsbalance changeReduced range and velocity for AI Mortar, with adjustments to side arcs.
Steam - 14 eventsCanyon Ambush Map Adjustmentschanges
Red spawns adjusted and map expanded for 3v3 and 4v4 gameplay.
SteamIntroduction of Four Team Brawl PvP Game Modenew contentMilestoneTest your skills in our new PvP game mode where more than two teams can compete for dominance.
SteamGalleon Ship Stats Adjustedbalance changeHull, armor, speed, and acceleration values for the Galleon have been modified.
SteamAddition of Yellow and Purple Teamsnew contentTwo new teams join the fray for the Brawl game mode.
SteamLaunch of Alliance War: Sanguine March vs. The Halcyon Cartelnew contentMilestoneNew faction conflict introduced with players choosing sides.
SteamHwacha Rate of Fire Decreasedbalance changeRate of fire for the Hwacha weapon has been reduced.
SteamNew 4v4 Canyon Ambush Mapnew contentA long-requested map that adds chaos to gameplay with unpredictable enemy appearances.
SteamFixed Multiple Boss Ships Issuebug fixResolved an issue where multiple boss ships were appearing.
SteamAdjusted Clouds on Oblivion MapschangesClouds on all Oblivion-based maps have been updated to use Downfall Departure clouds.
SteamStormbreaker Stats Adjustedbalance changeVarious stats for the Stormbreaker ship have been modified based on player feedback.
SteamRemoved Collision Errors on Thornholt Crestbug fixCollision errors on the Thornholt Crest map have been fixed.
SteamSpotted Ship Names Use Team ColorschangesShip names now reflect team colors for better visibility.
SteamJunker Ship Vertical Speed and Acceleration Increasedbalance changeVertical speed and acceleration for the Junker ship have been improved.
Steam - 12 eventsNew PvE Map: Crown Summitnew content
Navigate through new hostile environments in the newest Blockade map for teams of 2-4 ships.
SteamVoice Chat Crash Fixbug fixFixed a bug which may cause game to crash when receiving voice chat.
SteamNew Ship: Anglean Corsairnew contentCommand the skies against other players in a new combat-ready skyship!
SteamDesert Scrap Capture Point Adjustmentsbalance changeCapture and decap time set to 15 seconds, radius increased to 180.
SteamKing of the Hill Capture Point Changesbalance changeCapture point radius increased and capture time reduced.
SteamHeader Menu Bug Fix on PS4bug fixFixed a bug where you may skip an item in header menu with L2/R2.
SteamNetworking Performance Fixbug fixFixed networking performance issues caused by accidentally shipping debug libraries.
SteamPvE Skills Cooldown Adjustmentsbalance changeMultiple PvE skills had their cooldowns and durations adjusted.
SteamCorsair Balance Adjustmentsbalance changeMilestoneMultiple adjustments made to the Corsair's speed, armor, and handling.
SteamStormbreaker: Trial of the SkiesotherTrial period for modifications made to the Stormbreaker combat ship.
Steam - 52 eventsGeneral UI Revampsui uxSteamGame Font ChangedchangesSteamPlayStation Release Date Announceddlc releaseMilestone
Guns of Icarus Alliance will be released on PlayStation on May 1.
SteamDropdown Menus Fixedui uxMenus from player names now disappear when clicking on other UI areas.
SteamPlayStation Release Date Announceddlc releaseMilestoneGuns of Icarus Alliance to be released on PS4 on May 1.
SteamSound Clipping Fixed in Soundtrackbug fixFixed sound clipping in track 21, The New Manifest Destiny.
SteamWandering Ridge Map Addednew contentMilestoneNew infiltration map set in Yeshan territory for PvE experience.
SteamFirst-Person Camera Setup in Spectator ModechangesAdded ability to swap to first-person camera (default key is P).
SteamDuplicate AI Control Bindings RemovedchangesSteamWandering Ridge Map Addednew contentMilestoneNew infiltration map set in Yeshan territory for PvE experience.
SteamThe Crusader Ship Introducednew contentMilestoneNew ship available for PvP gameplay, allowing new strategies against enemy vessels.
SteamCrusader Ship Balance Adjustmentsbalance changeArmor repair point moved, speed and acceleration adjusted.
SteamSeraph Tempest MK-S & MKI Side Arcs Increasedbalance changeSide arcs increased to 50 degrees from 40.
SteamSteam Workshop Items Releasednew contentNew community-developed items including Harry's Hat, Bard Logo, and more.
SteamMagnate Ship Engine Replacementbalance changeSpeed and acceleration improved after dockmaster's punishment.
SteamCrusader Team Flags AdjustedchangesTeam flags moved further back to avoid blocking view in doorways.
SteamLeadership Role Opt-Out Addedquality of lifePlayers can now opt-out of leadership roles during rotations.
SteamShip Scrambling Added to Alliance LobbieschangesNow added to queued lobbies returning from completed matches.
SteamShip Scrambling AddedchangesNow included in queued Alliance lobbies returning from completed matches.
SteamCrusader Ship Balance Adjustmentsbalance changeArmor repair point moved, speed and acceleration modified.
SteamGeneral UI Revampsui uxSteamFirst-Person Camera Setup in Spectator ModechangesAdded ability to swap to a first-person camera in spectator mode (default key is P).
SteamGame Font ChangedchangesSteamThe Crusader Ship Introducednew contentMilestoneNew ship available for PvP, designed for ambushing enemy vessels.
SteamDropdown Menus Behavior Fixedui uxMenus from player names now disappear when clicking on other UI areas.
SteamSteam Workshop Items Releasednew contentNew community-developed items including Harry's Hat, Bard Logo, and more.
SteamDuplicate AI Control Bindings RemovedchangesSteamLeadership Role Opt-Out Feature Addedquality of lifePlayers can now opt-out of a leadership role for each rotation period.
SteamVictory Screen Text Overlap Fixedbug fixSteamReload Speed Metric ChangedchangesChanged from 'Reload speed' to 'Reload Time' in weapon books.
SteamVictory Screen Text Overlap Fixedbug fixSteamReload Speed Metric ChangedchangesChanged from 'Reload speed' to 'Reload Time' in weapon books.
Steam - 46 eventsBroken Heart Decalnew content
Exclusive item available by completing the 'Fiery Passion' mission event.
SteamNew PvE Defense Map: Blistered Abyssnew contentMilestoneA new map set in desertified valleys with excavation bases to protect from enemy attacks.
Steam2v2 Crazy King Maps Resource Limits Loweredbalance changeResource limits lowered to 450 for 2v2 version of Crazy King maps.
SteamBroken Heart Decalnew contentExclusive item available by completing the 'Fiery Passion' mission event for a limited time.
SteamJudgement Balance Adjustmentsbalance changeTurn speed and acceleration adjustments made to Judgement.
SteamChoppy Turret Engineer Ability Changesbalance changeIncreased duration and reduced cooldown for Choppy ability.
SteamFiery Passion Mission Eventseasonal eventComplete the mission by bringing 250 ship components to flame to earn exclusive items.
SteamWider Lobbies for Maximum Width NameschangesSteamUpdated EULA for PS4 ReleasechangesNew EULA in preparation for PS4 release and cross-platform support.
Steam2v2 Crazy King Resource Limit Loweredbalance changeResource limits lowered to 450 for 2v2 version of Crazy King maps.
SteamFixed Infiltration Achievementsbug fixResolved issues with several 'A Perfect World' Infiltration achievements not completing.
Steam4v4 Clash at Blackcliffnew contentNew game mode allowing battles among 31 other friends in the dark and rainy refineries.
SteamSalvo Neutralizer Engineer Ability Changesbalance changeIncreased HP and reduced cooldown for Salvo Neutralizer.
SteamFixed 'Go AFK' Textbug fixSteamSalvo Neutralizer Engineer Ability Changesbalance changeIncreased HP and reduced cooldown for Salvo Neutralizer.
SteamChoppy (Static Turret Engineer) Ability Changesbalance changeIncreased duration and reduced cooldown for Choppy's ability.
Steam4v4 Clash at Blackcliffnew contentNew game mode allowing 31 friends to battle in the rain and dark.
SteamReallocated Achievements for Neutral Modesbug fixSeveral achievements can now be achieved in either Alliance or Skirmish.
SteamCrybaby Masknew contentExclusive item available by completing the 'Fiery Passion' mission event.
SteamFiery Passion EventgameplayComplete the mission by bringing 250 ship components to flame to earn exclusive items.
SteamWider Lobbies for Maximum Width NameschangesSteamFixed Infiltration Achievementsbug fixResolved issues with several achievements not completing.
SteamChat Visibility Above End Game Screenbug fixChat will now appear above the end game screen instead of hidden.
SteamUpdated EULA for PS4 ReleasechangesNew EULA to support PS4 release and cross-platform content distribution.
SteamCrybaby Masknew contentExclusive item available by completing the 'Fiery Passion' mission event for a limited time.
SteamAchievement Reallocationbug fixSeveral achievements can now be achieved in either Alliance or Skirmish.
SteamNemesis Zoom Addition and Force Adjustmentbalance changeAdded zoom and adjusted force for Nemesis.
SteamNew PvE Defense Map: Blistered Abyssnew contentProtect excavation bases from enemy attack in the new map set in desertified valleys.
SteamFixed 'Go AFK' Textbug fixSteam - 50 eventsAnglean Raiders Point Limit Increasebalance change
Point limit increased to 500 from 450 and points reordered to minimize travel.
SteamCrazy King Map AdjustmentsgameplayAll Crazy King maps activated for 2v2 and 3v3 with reduced capture times and new spawn points.
SteamVeteran Defense Durability Increasebalance changeIncreased durability of Veteran Defense drills affecting enemy walls and turrets.
SteamSpire Ship Hitbox Changesbalance changeAll structure surrounding Balloon is now Balloon hitbox.
SteamCrazy King Mode Adjustmentsbalance changeCapture and decap times reduced, point radius increased, and respawns completely redone.
SteamSpire Ship Hitbox Changesbalance changeAll structure surrounding Balloon is now Balloon hitbox.
SteamCrazy King Mode Renovationnew contentCrazy King mode has been renovated and activated for all lobby sizes, now featuring 7 capture points and closer spawns.
SteamTeam Color Boxes Bug Fixbug fixTeam color boxes on ship loadout customization screen appeared white.
SteamFaction Rewards Renaming Fixbug fixSteamRaid on the Refinery Point Limit Increasebalance changePoint limit increased to 500 and flight ceiling raised by 100 meters.
SteamModerated Match FunctionsgameplayNew features for moderators and referees, including visible timers and end match declarations.
SteamGoldfish Sails Color Map Texture Fixbug fixSteamLauncher Text/Line Spacing Fixbug fixSteamIntroduction of the Arashi Stormbreaker Shipnew contentThe Arashi Stormbreaker is now available in PvP, featuring high acceleration and multiple guns but poor construction.
SteamModerated Match FunctionsgameplayNew functions for moderators and referees, including visible timer and end match declaration.
SteamRise of the Monarchs Eventseasonal eventComplete 500 matches in PvP and PvE to unlock Crazy King maps in new 2v2 lobbies.
SteamAnglean Raiders Point Limit Increasebalance changePoint limit increased to 500 and points reordered to minimize long travel.
SteamStormbreaker Ship Stat Changesbalance changeSignificant stat adjustments including armor and speed changes.
SteamIntroduction of Arashi Stormbreaker Shipnew contentMilestoneThe Arashi Stormbreaker is now available in PvP, featuring high acceleration but poor construction.
SteamMap Activations for 4v4 DeathmatchgameplayWater Hazard, Northern Fjords, and Fight over Firnfeld activated for 4v4 Deathmatch.
SteamWorld Map Event Buff Duration Fixbug fixSteamJunker Ship Stat Changesbalance changeForward and vertical speed adjustments made to the Junker ship.
SteamRise of the Monarchs Eventseasonal eventComplete 500 matches in PvP and PvE to unlock Crazy King maps in new 2v2 lobbies.
SteamKing of the Flayed Hills Adjustmentsbalance changePoint limit increased to 650 from 550 with points reordered.
SteamKing of the Flayed Hills Adjustmentsbalance changePoint limit increased to 650 and points reordered.
SteamCrazy King Mode Renovationnew contentCrazy King mode has been renovated and activated for all lobby sizes, including 2v2 matches.
SteamLibrary and War Lore UpdateschangesNew UI, map organization, viewable gun models, and faction ship descriptions added.
SteamWater Hazard and Other Maps ActivatedgameplayWater Hazard, Northern Fjords, and Fight over Firnfeld activated for 4v4 Deathmatch.
SteamTeam Color Boxes Issue Fixedbug fixThe team color boxes on ship loadout customization screen appeared white.
SteamMobula Ship Stat Changesbalance changeVarious speed and acceleration adjustments made to the Mobula ship.
SteamFaction Rewards Renaming Fixbug fixSteamCrew Slot Switching Issue Fixedbug fixSlots 3 & 4 in crew switched gunners to engineers when a ship swap occurs.
SteamLibrary and War Lore UpdateschangesNew UI, map organization, viewable gun models, and faction ship descriptions added.
SteamInfiltrate Gameplay Adjustmentsbalance changeLower rate of fire on turrets and decreased range.
SteamVeteran Defense Drills Durability Increasebalance changeIncreased durability affects enemy walls and turrets in other modes.
SteamMobula Ship Stat Changesbalance changeVarious stat adjustments including speed and acceleration changes.
SteamStormbreaker Ship Stat Changesbalance changeSignificant armor and speed adjustments made to the Stormbreaker ship.
SteamLauncher Text/Line Spacing Fixbug fixSteamGoldfish Sails Color Map Texture Fixbug fixSteamWorld Map Event Buff Duration Fixbug fixSteam