Serious Sam 3: BFE

Tracked sources for Serious Sam 3: BFE were limited between 2021-11-22 and 2022-11-22, with only 1 verified change captured in this window. The recorded activity centers on Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem Expansion Announced and sits between Featured Mod – Serious Sam Fusion - Plastic Patrol 2: Replastered on 2019-08-13 (new_content) and no later tracked updates in the current dataset, making this a light but still readable period in the game's history.

• Verified activity: 2022-01-11 - Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem Expansion Announced: A stand-alone expansion to Serious Sam 4, designed by members of the Serious Sam modding community..
• What stands out: The period is defined more by a small number of isolated updates than by a large roadmap beat or expansion-sized release.
• Before this window: The closest earlier tracked activity was Featured Mod – Serious Sam Fusion - Plastic Patrol 2: Replastered on 2019-08-13 (new_content).
• After this window: No later tracked activity is present in the current dataset.

Serious Sam Fusion - Plastic Patrol 2: Replastered launched on August 13, 2019, introducing a custom campaign mode with six unique maps, weapon mods, and new enemies centered around the Green Army's battle to save their home. Additionally, Red Day: Episode One also released on May 21, 2019, offering a three-part, 50-minute long campaign set in a Russian city, complete with new levels and a soundtrack.

• Performance Improvements:
  • On May 14, 2019, the game underwent significant performance enhancements, including rebaked visibility on all SSHD and Sam 3 levels.
  • Various other performance and stability fixes were also implemented on the same date.

• Major Bug Fixes:
  • A critical fix addressed rare crashes that occurred when killing certain enemies.
  • The update also resolved multiple usability issues with the weapon wheel, including problems after level completion and during player movement.
  • Other notable fixes included resolving client aiming issues in multiplayer, navigation problems in Karnak, and ensuring the serious bomb inventory functioned correctly.

• Localization Update: Missing translations were added on May 14, 2019, enhancing accessibility for players in various languages.

Serious Sam's Bogus Detour launched on June 20, 2017, marking a significant expansion of the Serious Sam universe with an all-new action-adventure game developed by Crackshell. This release introduced new gameplay modes and a cooperative multiplayer feature, enhancing the overall experience for players.

• New Game Launch: Serious Sam's Bogus Detour launched on June 20, 2017, offering a retro-styled action-adventure experience.
  • Gameplay Modes: Included 12-player Survival and Versus modes, along with a game editor for mods and total conversions.
  • Cooperative Multiplayer: Supported up to four-player online cooperative gameplay.
• Serious Sam VR Update: Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter achieved full release on March 31, 2017, allowing players to engage in VR combat.
  • Fusion 2017 Upgrade: This update enabled non-VR and VR players to join the same server, enhancing cross-platform play.

• Discounts: A sale on Croteam's catalog occurred on March 31, 2017, with discounts ranging from 75% to 90%, making it an opportune time for players to explore the Serious Sam series.

• Launch Discounts: Serious Sam's Bogus Detour featured launch discounts of up to 20% off the standard price, with additional savings for owners of previous Serious Sam titles or Hammerwatch.

Sigils of Elohim launched on October 25, 2014, introducing a free companion puzzle game that features sigil puzzles unlocking items for Serious Sam 3: BFE. Additionally, the game saw a festive Holiday Event on December 19, 2013, that included Christmas trees to decorate and unlock the Reindeer Hunter outfit, along with hidden holiday gift boxes offering health, armor, and ammo boosts.

• DLC Release: Sigils of Elohim released on October 25, 2014, as a free companion game to The Talos Principle.
• Gameplay Update: The Christmas Tree activation requirement changed on December 19, 2013, requiring players to use all three melee trophies to activate the trees.
• Seasonal Event: The Holiday Event on December 19, 2013, featured Christmas trees on each level, allowing players to unlock a secret achievement and the Reindeer Hunter outfit.
  • - Holiday gift boxes were hidden throughout the game, providing health, armor, and ammo boosts.
  • - Decorative garland was added to levels, enhancing the holiday atmosphere.

Serious Sam 3: BFE saw significant updates during its second year, highlighted by the release of the Serious Sam 3: BFE Bonus Pack on August 28, 2013, which introduced a variety of new content, including multiplayer skins and a digital artbook. Additionally, players received the Shadow Warrior Special Edition on September 27, 2013, featuring Serious Sam 3 sledgehammers as an in-game weapon.

• New Content: The Serious Sam Double D XXL Upgrade launched on October 21, 2013, bringing new levels, guns, and vehicles, available as a free upgrade for existing players.
  • The upgrade provided an expanded gameplay experience with additional content.
• Steam Trading Cards: On June 18, 2013, Steam Trading Cards were added, allowing players to collect cards related to the game.
• Upgrade Path Restored: On August 28, 2013, the ability to upgrade from the basic game to the Gold package was restored after being temporarily unavailable.