- Quests Update - Dev Diary #8 - 12 April 2023
What's being worked on for the next update? The quests update will take some time before it's fully released. This update will add a lot of new features and content. It will be released in several parts over the next 4 to 6 months. Expect to see the first part released in several weeks. For now, this wraps up the weekly dev diary series on what's being developed. Quests Denizens found in the cybernet will have their own motivations and tasks they request of the player. Here are some of the types of tasks the player may be asked to perform: Fetch Hack&/ Combat Timed Course Obstacle Course Data Runner Escort Follow Join Up to Defeat Quests will be central to the success of the player trying to save the cybernet from the mysterious threat. Challenges Mainframe operators need to know the player is right for the job. Sure, you have enough reputation, but is it deserved? Challenges are a way…
- Quests Update - Dev Diary #7 - 7 April 2023
What's being worked on for the next update? The quests update will take some time before it's fully released. This update will add a lot of new features and content. It will be released in several parts over the next 4 to 6 months. Expect to see the first part released in the next 4 weeks or so. This dev diary series will be published weekly to keep you up-to-date on what's being developed. Denizens In Crash Override, the player will meet other denizens of the cybernet on their quest to eliminate the main threat. These denizens will range from mainframe operators, security professionals, bots, people going about their day, the local pawnshop owner, Mom (and / or Pop), and others. They can be encountered in the cybernet, in various SAFE locations in a 'frame, and other special places to be discovered. Motivations Everyone the player meets will have their own motivations and react to the…
- Quests Update - Dev Diary #6 - 28 March 2023
What's being worked on for the next update? The quests update will take some time before it's fully released. This update will add a lot of new features and content. It will be released in several parts over the next 4 to 6 months. Expect to see the first part released in the next 5 weeks or so. This dev diary series will be published weekly to keep you up-to-date on what's being developed. Mainframe Spaces Mainframes have virtual spaces that can be visited by surfers in the cybernet. These spaces are only available when a mainframe is running nominally and not while infected. Spaces reflect the type of owner or purpose they have as a mainframe. This is to say, a security corp 'frame would have a space that will allow the player to train their skills or defeat waves of enemies in a controlled environment. Elsewhere, a mom and pop grocery 'frame (for accounts or store inventory) would ha…
- Quests Update - Dev Diary #5 - 21 March 2023
What's being worked on for the next update? The quests update will take some time before it's fully released. This update will add a lot of new features and content. It will be released in several parts over the next 4 to 6 months. Expect to see the first part released in the next 6 weeks or so. This dev diary series will be published weekly to keep you up-to-date on what's being developed. Obstacles The core action game loop for Crash Override pits the player against a horde of glitches (mainframe corruption) in an ever branching series of connected areas. The player can collect weapon program upgrades, and key resources (like RAM, Data, and CPU fragments) to progress more easily. The variation of play for each area is mostly due to the 27 different types of glitches, upgrade / resource drops, and the area randomization. With the quest update, we'll see more variation in obstacles that…
- Quests Update - Dev Diary #4 - 13 March 2023
What's being worked on for the next update? The quests update will take some time before it's fully released. This update will add a lot of new features and content. It will be released in several parts over the next 4 to 6 months. Expect to see the first part released in the next 7 weeks or so. This dev diary series will be published weekly to keep you up-to-date on what's being developed. Player Tendency Normally, a player can do a run on a mainframe when they have secured a contract from the operator. This allows the player to access the 'frame with little effort and defend it from incoming viral attacks. It takes time to gain a contract during which the virus can spread. Reputation is used to secure contracts. If no rep is available then no new contracts can be secured. Players can engage in off-contract runs where data is sifted to provide access to a 'frame. This effectively uses…
- Quests Update - Dev Diary #3 - 7 March 2023
What's being worked on for the next update? The quests update will take some time before it's fully released. This update will add a lot of new features and content. It will be released in several parts over the next 4 to 6 months. Expect to see the first part released in the next 8 weeks or so. This dev diary series will be published weekly to keep you up-to-date on what's being developed. Speed Boosts Sometimes, in certain areas, there will be sections (indicated by arrows on the floor) where an avatar's movement will be accelerated. These boosts will allow the avatar to avoid danger, or cover bigger distances in a shorter time. This can be advantageous when trying to avoid a large AOE attack, or gaining distance from the ever-present crash wave. Charge Ups Each time a glitch is damaged by an avatar's attack a charge meter will fill. The charge meter represents the accumulated active…
- Quests Update - Dev Diary #2 - 27 February 2023
What's being worked on for the next update? The quests update will take some time before it's fully released. This update will add a lot of new features and content. It will be released in several parts over the next 4 to 6 months. Expect to see the first part released in the next 9 weeks or so. This dev diary series will be published weekly to keep you up-to-date on what's being developed. Medium Rezz Rezz is the start of simulation in a virtual environment. When a player avatar is rezzed they are able to interact with the virtual system they are rezzed in (cybernet, mainframe, etc). When a player first rezzes their avatar in a mainframe they will find themselves rendered at low rezz. Low rezz is a CPU and bandwidth saving mode (where the avatar's environment is rendered remotely and streamed). When a mainframe is under attack by a virus it loses CPU power to the virus. So when low on…
- Quests Update - Dev Diary #1 - 20 February 2023
What's being worked on for the next update? The next update will take some time before it's fully released. This update will add a lot of new features and content. It will be released in several parts over the next 4 to 6 months. Expect to see the first part released in the next 10 weeks or so. This dev diary series will be published weekly (or at least close too) to keep you up-to-date on what's being developed. Management View A new UI is being added that'll allow for storing, retrieving, and using of items / equipment. There will be a local item storage where you'll have a large inventory space. But also a remote storage where you can transfer item scripts to the mainframe before a run. There will be a hotbar that you can scroll through using the number keys or the d-pad. Also, equipment chip blueprints can be found, then fabricated, and installed into local memory. Item scripts allo…
- New Trailer Released Today - Upcoming Dev Diary Series - 16 February 2023
New Trailer A new trailer for the latest major update, the 'Cybernet Update', was released today on the Steam store page. What's Next - Dev Diary Series While preparing the first part of the next major update 'Quests Update' for release, expect a new developer diary series to keep you up-to-date on designs and plans for the game. This dev diary series will be published weekly (or as close too) to keep you up-to-date on what's being developed.
- Cybernet Update is Now Available - 6 February 2023
The 'Cybernet Update' is now available! With the cybernet update you can now surf, and defend, dozens of different mainframes, or 'frames, connected to the 'net. A virus is spreading between 'frames. Why these infections are happening is a mystery, but if not solved, has the potential to collapse the world's economic systems, or much worse. Gain reputation among 'frame operators by derezzing infections. Use that reputation to secure contracts on new mainframes in the cybernet. If things get tough, proxies can be used to help stem the tide, if only for a short time. This update lays the foundation for an expansion of the story and dialogue. What's Next - Quests Update The next major update will be the 'Quests Update'. The quests update will add; NPCs to meet in the cybernet, further expansion of the characters and story, new locations to mainframes, revamped weapon management, consumable…
- Cybernet Update Sneak Peak #2 - 25 January 2023
Next Major Update The 'Cybernet Update' will be released in about a week or so. With the cybernet update, there will be more mainframes, or 'frames, connected to the 'net. A virus is spreading between 'frames via pathways. The spread can be slowed by using proxies that are installed between mainframes. Proxies are just one of the ways to slow the spread of infection. Why these infections are happening is a mystery, but if not solved, has the potential to collapse the world's economies, or much worse. Cybernet - Wide Net Contracts Demo Ending Plus Open Beta A few months ago a demo was released to get more hands on the game, and allow for more feedback to help improve the game. The demo was meant to be available for a limited time. The demo is being removed in about one week in favour of an open beta accessible to all players who purchase the game. Price A lot of new content, features, fi…
- Version 0.20.6 - New Content - 18 January 2023
New Features and Content Added a new unlockable avatar 'Idoru' Idoru (name unknown / TBD) - Concept Art "The world's media darling, famous singer, and star of the holosphere. A simulated intelligence whose 'frames are safely stored underneath a mountain somewhere in Japan." Improvements Updated main menu screen Discord: https://discord.gg/GcHvkndNKR Upcoming Features Cybernet update (coming soon) Quests update (NPCs, obstacles, items, and equipment)
- Cybernet Update Sneak Peak #1 - 16 January 2023
Next major update, the 'Cybernet Update', will be released in approximately 2 weeks. With the cybernet update, there will be many more mainframes, or 'frames, connected to the 'net. Runs on a 'frame will generate Reputation that can be used to gain Contracts to protect others. And while defending the cybernet from the virus a greater mystery emerges... what is the source of the virus? Cybernet Cybernet - Close-up Contracts Discord: https://discord.gg/GcHvkndNKR
- Version 0.20.5 - New Content, Fixes, and Improvements - 3 January 2023
New Features and Content Added a new unlockable avatar 'Robot Y' Robot Y (name unknown / TBD) - Concept Art "An advanced dock loader repurposed, and given temporary legal entity status, allowing them the chance to fulfill the dream of becoming the best on any court or field. Real - or virtual." Fixes and Improvements Updated main menu screen Fixed issue with zoom when escaping mainframe while in start intro sequence Fixed issue with door opening in boss room Next Steps Next major update, the 'Cybernet Update', will be released sometime in the next 3-4 weeks. The first gameplay iteration is complete, and the update is now undergoing a gold pass for QoL, visuals, and audio. Sneak peaks coming soon. With the cybernet update, future runs on a mainframe will generate Reputation that can be used to gain Contracts to protect other mainframes in the cybernet. Discord: https://discord.gg/GcHvknd…
- Version 0.20.4 - New Content - 21 December 2022
New Features and Content Added a new unlockable avatar 'Robot X' Robot X (name unknown / TBD) - Concept Art "Found alone, and wandering the streets with no memories, this standard caregiver model displays unlikely aptitude for cybernet related activities." Fixes and Improvements Updated main menu screen Cyberpunk X now has +15% weapon damage bonus Discord: https://discord.gg/GcHvkndNKR Upcoming Features Cybernet overworld map Environment obstacles and hazards
- Version 0.20.3 - New Content - 6 December 2022
New Features and Content Added a new unlockable avatar 'Cybermage' Cybermage (name unknown / TBD) - Concept Art "Distrusting of the motives of other people, this ex-military datamancer combines his ingenious intellect with hard won experience to stay on top of the security scene." Fixes and Improvements Version text size increased Added additional characters to main menu screen Next Steps Next major update for the game is progressing well. Still lots to do before release of the cybernet overworld map (which will bring a new layer of strategy to the game). With the cybernet update, future runs on a mainframe will generate Reputation that can be used to gain Contracts to protect other mainframes in the cybernet. The Discord server has some new emoji and stickers that can be used on the server (and elsewhere if you have Nitro). You're invited to give feedback on the game, and start a discu…
- Version 0.20.2.2 - Fixes and Improvements - 27 November 2022
Fixes and Improvements Fixed issue with input due to gamepad and reticle changes in v0.20.2.1
- Version 0.20.2.1 - Fixes and Improvements - 24 November 2022
Fixes and Improvements Added twin stick support Added mouse aim support Increased the cancel timeout duration when opening doors Swapped the right shoulder and trigger button actions (so trigger now fires weapons) Fixed issue where room columns could spawn creating too narrow a path for some mini bosses to traverse Updated options UI
- Version 0.20.2 - New Features, Content, Fixes, and Trailer + Demo - 22 November 2022
This week a new trailer is unveiled as well as a demo of the game. The demo is available for a limited time. The intention is to get more hands on the game. A demo will allow players to get a feel for the game that you can't get in a trailer or screenshot. New Features and Content Added a visual targeting feature Added in-game tutorials Added a new avatar 'Cyberpunk Y' Cyberpunk Y (name unknown / TBD) - Concept Art "A reassuring individual to his friends, honest, but cynical. His thrill seeker lifestyle is motivated by his competitive nature. Brash at times, but just as versatile, his intelligence pushes him to be an effective data runner and cyber surfer." Fixes and Improvements Updated glitch visuals Glitches are now 2x larger Updated dialogue system to support tutorials Updated GoTo dialogue 2x CPU performance improvement over previous build Fixed grid issue where nodes would not sna…
- Version 0.20.1 - New Features and Content + Fixes - 1 November 2022
After a few weeks it's time to introduce Crash Override's new avatar and some character concept art. Also, the achievements got a new visual overhaul. More visual updates are coming soon along with new gameplay features. New Features and Content Rework of main menu Updated avatar 'Cyberpunk X' Updated AI Assistant dialogue Cyberpunk X (name unknown / TBD) - Concept Art Fixes and Improvements Game engine upgrade Updates to support a demo version for various platforms Various UI polish Various issue fixes Upcoming Features Demo version Updated trailer Cybernet overworld map Environment obstacles and hazards
