- Release - Feature Update 4 + Free DLC - 4 May 2021
After months and months of development, the first Free DLC Update is now available. Apocalypse: The Framework! This is bundled together inside inside the fourth feature update, adding 2 brand new maps, gameplay improvements, fog reduction, visual improvements, DLSS, and much more. Aside from the usual changelog, here's an explanation for both: Apocalypse: The Framework So as you've probably noticed the development has been quiet for awhile, this was to make time for my first DLC Update! Completely free. This is a complete level creation system, built for creating hundreds of different types of maps for Apocalypse. Over 350 Props (interior and exterior), a brand-new visual style, an event system, and complete flexibility over zombies, loot containers, style, and much more. Easy to use and accessible from the main menu, just export any level you've created and instantly play it from the m…
- Release - Patch 17 - 21 September 2020
Patch 17 has been released! Polishing the game in several different areas, giving an overall more improved experience. Featuring a new map 'Raider Missile Silo' from Apocalypse's lore. Also including features from the the community discussion, such as a new Loading Screen Windows, Cash Fixes, Respawning UI Fixes, and Much More! Full changelog below: Maps Added - 'Raider Missile Silo' (day) has been added - 'Raider Missile Silo' (night) has been added Windows Added - 'Installed Content' window has been enabled* *this shows which updates are installed locally Economy Fixes - Default cash is now $0 instead of $1500 (all cases) Respawn Changes - Respawning is now limited to once per match - Death UI no longer disappears after dying twice Interface Changes - New windows have been added to loading screen - Installed version now lists the current patch - Installed version is now shown on the l…
- Release - Patch 16 - 18 August 2020
Here's Patch 16, giving a large preview of 3 tracks to the game! The main other purpose is to give polish to various different areas, and fixing unusual bugs still present. Also including features from the the community discussion, Audio / Ambience Settings, Respawning Fixed, Settings Menu Improvements, UI Stuck Fixes, Rendering Fixes, Galil Recoil Fixes, and Much More! Full changelog below: Features Added - 'Installed Content' window has been added Logic Changes - Extracting while downed is now impossible - Extracting timer is also paused when downed Ammo / Damage Changes - AK Ammo changed from 26 to 30 - AK Extended changed from 35 to 36 - Bizon Ammo changed from 30 to 64 - Bizon Extended changed from 40 to 72 - G36C Changed from 9 to 30 - G36C Extended changed from 13 to 34 - G36C Damage changed from 100 to 70 Sound Additions - The first 3 tracks have been added to the game - Base Vo…
- Marketing - New SP Trailer! - 1 August 2020
Here's the final Singleplayer Trailer, a large improvement to the last one! Featuring a small preview of the upcoming soundtrack, created by Jak. We're both also working on another Trailer for multiplayer showcasing all the recent features, available soon! For more information head to our store page. Store Page Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1291680/Apocalypse_20_Edition/ YouTube Trailer Link: https://youtu.be/o7IWbJmVPRA Soundtrack Producer Link: https://soundcloud.com/longbeachjd
- Release - Hotfix 5 - 29 July 2020
Here's Hotfix 5! Giving some small features not large enough for a patch, and some from the the community discussion, including Controller Support, Steam Cloud Support, Multiplayer Sound Fixes, and More! Full changelog below: Steam Additions - Steam Cloud Supported - Xbox One Controller Supported* - Xbox 360 Controller Supported* - PS4 Controller Supported* *to change the default settings (eg, sensitivity) or add a different controller (eg, gamepad) go here: Steam > Right Click 'Apocalypse' > Hover Over 'Manage' > Left Click 'Controller Configuration' Multiplayer Fixes - Zombie's sound has been fixed across multiplayer - Firing sound has been added across multiplayer
- Release - Patch 15 - 28 July 2020
Another patch has released, this time the size of a content update! Focusing on making multiplayer much more reliable, LAN Redone, Recoil Redone, and a new close quarters map! Also including AI Intelligence, Optimisation, Resolution Settings Redone, Windowed Mode, and More. Here's some in depth info: Multiplayer Fixed / Reliability Since I launched multiplayer there's been heaps of players checking out new features, and I love the feedback! However there was a large amount of much needed 'quality-of-life' changes. This simply improves the stability, reliability, and makes it easier to connect! Eg, joining or hosting servers is very unlikely to kick you back to the main menu (or in a frozen loading screen in some cases), LAN mode has also been re-done, server names are smaller, and over 20 other fixes. Zombie Optimisation / Improvements Zombie's are now a little different, for a start th…
- Release - Hotfix 4 - 22 July 2020
Here's Hotfix 4! Giving some missed features from Patch 14, and also from the the community discussion, including a Difficulty Overhaul, Earnings Overhaul, Estimated Earnings, and More! Full changelog below: Difficulty Changes - There's now an extra 3 difficulty's added per 'custom standard operation' (4 total) - Difficulty only changes the amount of zombie spawns. not health, pickups, items, etc. - The default difficulty before this patch (lowest) is now a little more challenging Earnings Changes - The map selection screen now shows the minimum amount you'll earn if successful - The time of your run (eg, night) now influences the amount of cash earned - The difficulty of your run influences the amount of cash earned Earnings Estimates - Day Run (Mild Risk) = between $200 and $300 - Night Run (Mild Risk) = between $250 and $450 - Day Run (Moderate Risk) = between $270 and $370 - Night R…
- Release - Patch 14 - 20 July 2020
Here's Patch 14! Giving some more features from the the community discussion, including a completely new map, UI fixes, singleplayer enabled by default, and much more! The full changelog below: Map Additions - 'Destroyed City Outskirts' added (day only) Misc Changes - Starting matches now properly hides inventory UI - Multiplayer hosting checkbox is now 'Off' by default - Loading indicator has been replaced to be more clear - Controls are now aligned correctly on main menu - Patches text updated on main menu
- Release - Patch 13 - 15 July 2020
Here's Patch 13! Giving some promised features from the the community discussion, including a X4 Scope, Main Menu Attachments and Extended Mags. Also added is a new 3rd Person Spawning Camera, 3D Sound, A Re-Done Attachments System, Multiplayer Fixes, and much more! The full changelog below: Gameplay Additions - X4 Scope Added - Extended Magazines added - All attachments added to loot pools - Attachment main menu equipping added - Spawning camera is now in 3rd person Gameplay Changes - Aiming is now disabled in the inventory - Attachment system completely re-done - Time is no longer slowed down when looting in MP Multiplayer Changes - Players now aim in the correct direction when sprinting Sound Changes - All Sounds are now 3D w/ falloff - All Sounds are now normalised - Background ambience modified UI Changes - Weapon holster size has been corrected - Button added to remove current att…
- Release - Feature Update 3 - 10 July 2020
Another feature update has released, focusing on one of my long term goals, multiplayer! Also including Respawning, Death Fixes, Spectating, Fixes, and More. Here's some more info: Multiplayer I'm excited to announce Apocalypse now has multiplayer for the first time in 2 years! Play as groups of 2 fighting against AI with any mix of map or modes currently available to singleplayer. Hosting servers requires no knowledge of servers, IP address's, and there's no costs. Joining servers is easily done with the Server Browser too. Everything is handled through Steam by default, however you can still connect to servers directly if not. Available to all players via a Free Content Update! and Much More! Not only are these changes being added, but there's also heaps of bug-fixes and features I've added from the community discussion. This includes Aiming Fixes, AK Red Dot Alignment, Spawning Fixes…
- Release - Patch 12 - 25 June 2020
Patch 12 adds much more depth to the core game, including Quests, True Stats, Perks, and Main Menu Improvements. There's also heaps of other bug-fixes and features I've added from the community discussion. See the changelog below: Item Additions - Perk 'Second Life' has been added - Perk 'Enhanced Bullets' has been added - Perk 'Radiation Exposure' has been added - Perk 'Weapon Modification' has been added - Perk 'Extreme Painkillers' has been added - Perk 'Experimental Vaccine' has been added Gameplay Additions - Stat 'Total Health' has been added - Stat 'Jump Power' has been added - Stat 'Jump Control' has been added - Stat 'Sprint Speed' has been added Quest Additions - 'Clear Area - Part 1' has been added - 'Bullet Mastery - Part 1' has been added - 'Expert Salvager - Part 1' has been added - 'Weapon Marksman - Part 1' has been added Misc Changes - Starting a wave early now gives 30…
- Release - Hotfix 3 - 20 June 2020
Hotfix 3 is a small update fixing death physics, zombie animations, and XP saving. Changelog: General Changes - Zombie Animations / Movement are now synced perfectly - Player death is now faster and generally smoother Saving Changes - XP now saves correctly* *no data reset required
- Release - Patch 11 - 18 June 2020
Patch 11 adds more content outside of fixes, including 5 Zombies, 21 Animations, an XP System, Ragdoll Fixes, and Much More! I've also added separate health per zombie type. There's also heaps of other bug-fixes and features I've added from the community discussion. See the changelog below: Gameplay Additions - XP System has been added - Player Stats have been added Zombie Additions - New Zombie Type Added (Swat) - New Zombie Type Added (Police) - New Zombie Type Added (Mutant) - New Zombie Type Added (Patent) - New Zombie Type Added (Civilian) Zombie Changes - Old Zombie had aged animations removed - Health is now dependant on zombie type - Standing up animation is now played Physics Changes - Ragdoll has been re-made to be more reliable - Impulse on ragdolls after death has been reduced
- Release - Feature Update 2 - 15 June 2020
Another feature update has released, and with fixes out the way this update focuses on just adding content! Here's a list with the new additions, and an explanation for each: Marketplace You can now purchase and sell items! Items are purchased at the Market Value and then Sold at 75% of the Market Value. Most items available can be purchased, however the more rare the item, the more expensive. I'm trying to balance prices as best as i can after this update is public. 2 New Maps There's 2 new maps based around the F.O.B faction (from lore in the first game). The first is the F.O.B Research Centre, which is a large sized lobby area with offices attached. The second map is the F.O.B Laboratory, which is a medium sized lab used for experimentation. New Standard Operation A modified 'F.O.B Laboratory' map is also part of a new Standard Operation, called 'Classic Push', the aim is to push int…
- Release - Hotfix 2 - 11 June 2020
Hotfix 2 focuses on behind-the-scenes work to improve workflow, but also some large changes requested in the forum and a few other major changes too. Including Saving Reliability, Inventory after Death Fixes, Improved Lighting, Removed Tints, Ammo Corrections, and Much More! I've also fixed starting up issues, improved Performance Mode, and there's a bunch of quality-of-life changes too. There's also heaps of other bug-fixes and features I've added from the community discussion. See the changelog below: Major Bug Fixes - CTD issue has been fixed - Saving / Loading is now much more reliable - Being killed no longer clears your base inventory - Ammo for picked up weapons has been corrected - Several technical issues have been resolved - Starting up game is now much more reliable - Time slows down when looting containers (60%) - Pickup 'x' is removed if started with 'x' equipped Performanc…
- Release - Patch 10 - 7 June 2020
Patch 10 adds Grenades, Loadouts, Faster Reloading, Lighting Improvements, and more! Fixes also include zombies moving after death, looting containers from distance, being unable to see when waves end, attachments not working correctly, etc. I've also added a new Standard Operation and Mode, this is focused around defending a specific area before extracting automatically. There's also heaps of other bug-fixes and features I've added from the community discussion. See the changelog below: Gameplay Additions - Grenades are now added to loot pools - Loadouts have been added to the game - Reloading is up to 2x faster and responsive - Pressing 'P' now starts the next wave early - Indicator has been added after all zombies die Operation Additions - 'Classic Defence' mode added to Standard Operations* - 'Abandoned School' map added to Standard Operations* *based around defending one single poi…
- Release - Patch 9 - 3 June 2020
Patch 9 adds a framework for attachments, with Red Dots now added to loot pools! With much more, including recoil, crouching, invisible walls, higher time to kill (AK and Bizon), fixed physics, etc. Not only are these changes being added, but there's also heaps of bug-fixes and features I've added from the community discussion. See the changelog below: Gameplay Additions - Recoil has been added (higher rate of fire = more recoil) - Crouching is now possible when stationary, also reduces recoil - Red Dot Sights are now added to loot pools (except for shotgun) - Invisible walls have been added to all raised objects (boxes, tables, etc) - School spawn no longer clips with the camera Interface Changes - All Operations are now selectable from the same menu - Standard Operations now has a mode and map selection - Main Menu mouse visibility now works as expected - 'Inventory' spelling on contr…
- Release - Patch 8 - 1 June 2020
Patch 8 enables much more content from the feature update! Including inventory, looting, extraction changes, and much more. Not only are these changes being added, but there's also heaps of bug-fixes and features I've added from the community discussion. See the changelog below: Gameplay Additions - Base Inventory has been enabled (doesn't reset on death) - Player Inventory has been enabled (does reset on death) - There's now a timer before extraction is possible - Saving System has been re-implemented Gameplay Changes - Supplies have been replaced with real items - Cash runs giving incorrect rewards has been fixed - Weapons and Items now need to be picked up with 'E' - Quitting to the main menu now simply kills your character - Meds now affect the player instantly and add 25% health - Adrenaline has been re-mapped to 'Q' and Inventory is 'TAB' Zombie Changes - Zombie spawns are now muc…
- Release - Feature Update 1 - 28 May 2020
The largest update has released, introducing several game-changing features, and ultimately improving the game flow! Here's a list with the new gameplay features, and an explanation for each: New Game Economy This doesn't mean micro-transactions (they won't be added), this means that depending on the map, time of day (day or night) and depending on the type of run (cash or supplies) you'll get rewards for surviving as long as possible. After leaving, you'll be able to look through the supplies you've found. Item Marketplace This will be used for trading supplies or cash for usable items (eg, grenades, armour). Not to be misinterpreted as micro-transactions, this will solely be used for in-game items without any real cash. Custom Operations From now on any matches you create are called Custom Operations, this is when you choose the map, the time of day, and the run. This is very similar…
- Release - Patch 7 - 22 May 2020
Patch 7 introduces more player feedback, featuring new zombie ragdolls, ADS polish, blood improvements, spawning fixes, optimisation, and much more! Here's the changelog: Weapon Changes - ADS now perfectly matches Crosshair - Bullet raycasting is now perfectly in sync - Weapon models have been improved slightly - Weapon angles have been improved significantly - Weapon's can now be used while jumping Zombie Changes - Blood now spawns where each bullet hits - Blood has been optimised in almost every area - Blood being deactivated has been smoothed out - Blood is no longer dependant on the zombie being alive - Zombie hitboxes have been improved further - Zombie ragdoll is now slightly more realistic - Zombie ragdoll now gets pushed with bullet impacts - Zombie's now have collision and can't be pushed* *let me know about this change, it can be reverted :) Zombie Attack Changes - Zombie's gi…
