- Echo Lake: Voyager (3.0) - Cancelled - 6 June 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce that our third and final mode for Echo Lake - codenamed 'Voyager' - has been cancelled. Unfortunately, due to various circumstances, we have been unable to maintain our development progress. Rather than release a rushed product that did not meet our high expectations, we have agreed to cease development and have requested Valve to remove the alpha from sale on Steam. Thank you for supporting us during the Early Access: we hope you enjoyed the unique world we crafted and found in it a great sense of relaxation and wonder. I would like to extend my personal thanks to Jonathan McEnroe - who breathed life into the project with his striking 2D art style and artwork - and Peter Satera - who helped to develop the game world further with his astounding audio, artwork and animations; I feel incredibly humbled to have worked with them both on such a uniqu…
- Echo Lake: Voyager (3.0) - Now Available - 27 June 2019
The Capsule 3 team are pleased to announce that Echo Lake has been upgraded to version 3.0. with the addition of the Voyager preview. Voyager is an upcoming adventure/story which blends gameplay from the Astronomer (nature) and Astronaut (space) environments. The main additions for this first release are: 1. Seamless Exploration - all gameplay takes place on a single map 2. Use your Navigator - use your cursor to find your nearest objective 3. Check your Bearings - shows your position relative to centre of map 4. Read the News - get some backstory about the community 5. Enter Wormholes - travel between the lake and the cosmos 6. Choose your Path - revised unlocking permits more freedom 7. Activate Satellites - find them scattered around the lake With regards to rowboat powerups, you have immediate access to boost (shift), quickturn (q), lantern (f) and foghorn (g) but these will later b…
- Echo Lake - Alpha 3.0 Preview - Test Branch - 26 June 2019
A preview demo for Echo Lake Alpha 3.0 (Voyager) has been uploaded to Steam. If you'd like to access this demo please perform the following steps: Right-click on Echo Lake in your Steam Library and choose Properties Click on the BETAs tab Enter the following access code: echolakealpha3preview Click on CHECK CODE Access to the preview branch should now be granted The official game and store page update - and associated build notes - will be going live in the next few days. Stay tuned for incoming announcements... - Clive PS. If you do not see the update, you may need to restart your Steam Client or - alternatively - choose the LOCAL FILES tab from the game properties pop-up then VERIFY INTEGRITY OF GAME FILES to try forcing this without a restart.
- Echo Lake - Astronaut Alpha - Hotfix 2.1.1.2 - 21 June 2018
Echo Lake has been hotfixxed to version 2.1.1.2. The update will be applied the next time you start Steam. This patch fixes some miscellaneous issues: Astronomer: fixed moon hub progress presentation Astronomer: fixed some tutorial issues in Starfish Galaxy Astronaut: fixed various scavenging cursor issues Stay tuned for additional updates... - Clive
- Echo Lake - Astronaut Alpha - Hotfix 2.1.1.1 - 29 March 2018
Echo Lake has been hotfixxed to version 2.1.1.1. The update will be applied the next time you start Steam. Continuing with the Scavenging upgrade, this patch fixes a specific Astronaut issue. Certain mouse operations were not working as expected during the scavenging gameplay - this behaviour has now been improved. Stay tuned for additional updates... - Clive
- Echo Lake - Astronaut Alpha - Patch 2.1.1 - 28 March 2018
Echo Lake has been updated to version 2.1.1. The update will be applied the next time you start Steam. Continuing with the Scavenging upgrade, this patch applies additional changes: Astronomer: can now manually toggle compass with C key Astronomer: replaced 'shortcut' buoys with reef portals Astronaut: can now manually trigger radar with V key Astronaut: beacon pickups placed less frequently following above change Astronaut: positional audio tied to radar targets (temporary work) Main Menu: placeholder Voyager option added (locked for now) Options: controls list common commands only (temporary work) Options: credits moved back here Additional tweaks/fixes are coming soon. Your save game should not be affected. If you encounter any issues or would like to provide feedback/suggestions, join us in the forums. - Clive
- Echo Lake: Astronaut (2.1) - The Scavenging Upgrade - 16 February 2018
Echo Lake has been updated to version 2.1.0. The update will be applied the next time you start Steam. Our fourth experimental patch - which we're calling The Scavenging Upgrade - enhances your collection capabilities: Astronaut: scavenging cursor enabled - flips between active and inactive states Astronaut: use left mouse button to collect pickups beneath cursor (whilst in-range) Astronaut: use right mouse button to fire energy in any direction (ignores range) Astronaut: reduced dash and quickturn costs to account for firing ability Additional tweaks/fixes are coming soon. Your save game should not be affected. If you encounter any issues or would like to provide feedback/suggestions, join us in the forums. - Clive PS. Echo Lake is currently 33% off for the Steam Lunar New Year sale (ends 19th February).
- Echo Lake - Astronaut Alpha - Patch 2.0.2 - 1 February 2018
Echo Lake has been updated to version 2.0.2. The update will be applied the next time you start Steam. Continuing with the Astronaut upgrade, this patch applies additional changes: Astronaut: boost ability unlocked (left shift - default) Astronaut: quickturn ability unlocked (q key - default) Astronaut: minor tweak to central asteroid placements Astronaut: replaced spawn graphic behind rocket Launcher: re-ordered inputs at start-up Credits: minor string tweaks Additional tweaks/fixes are coming soon. Your save game should not be affected. If you encounter any issues or would like to provide feedback/suggestions, join us in the forums. - Clive
- Echo Lake: Steam Winter Sale 2017 - 21 December 2017
The Capsule Three team are pleased to announce that Echo Lake will participate in the 2017 Steam Winter Sale. If you're keen to join the Alpha you can purchase the game with a 50% discount through until the 4th January 2018: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DRmHUBVX4AIN5Tj.jpg:large We recently added a new game mode - Astronaut - so check out the store page to find out more: http://store.steampowered.com/app/553740/Echo_Lake/ Thanks for following and we hope you have a wonderful holiday season. Clive Lawrence, Jonathan McEnroe and Peter Satera -C3 Team www.echolakegame.com www.capsulethree.com
- Echo Lake - Astronaut Alpha - Patch 2.0.1 - 19 December 2017
Echo Lake has been updated to version 2.0.1. The update will be applied the next time you start Steam. Continuing with the Astronaut upgrade, this patch applies additional changes: Astronaut: added animations to beacon and transmission pickups Astronaut: slowed camera speed when returning to rocket Astronaut: tweaked maximum camera zoom Additional tweaks/fixes are coming soon. Your save game should not be affected. If you encounter any issues or would like to provide feedback/suggestions, join us in the forums. - Clive
- Echo Lake: Astronaut (2.0) - Now Available - 14 December 2017
The Capsule Three team are pleased to announce that Echo Lake has been upgraded to version 2.0. Following our debut release, version 2.0 introduces a new game mode called Astronaut: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DRGJDAcVQAIPAje.jpg:large Astronaut is an intense action/scavenging mode that reveals a new vehicle, environment, soundtrack and gameplay style; to find out more, visit the store page below: http://store.steampowered.com/app/553740/Echo_Lake/ If you find any bugs/crashes/performance issues - or would like to contribute feedback and suggestions - you can do so via the Steam Community: http://steamcommunity.com/app/553740/discussions/ This is an early preview of mode 2 so your assistance is appreciated. Thanks for reading and we hope you enjoy exploring the galaxy. Clive Lawrence, Jonathan McEnroe and Peter Satera -C3 Team www.echolakegame.com www.capsulethree.com
- Echo Lake: Steam Autumn Sale 2017 - 22 November 2017
The Capsule Three team are pleased to announce that Echo Lake will participate in the 2017 Steam Autumn Sale. If you're keen to join the Alpha you can purchase the game with a 40% discount through until the 28th November: http://store.steampowered.com/app/553740/Echo_Lake/ We haven't dropped any minor updates lately as we're working on our first major upgrade. Stay tuned for official announcements. Clive Lawrence, Jonathan McEnroe and Peter Satera -C3 Team www.echolakegame.com www.capsulethree.com
- Echo Lake - Astronomer Alpha - Patch 1.3.3 - 22 September 2017
Echo Lake has been updated to version 1.3.3. The update will be applied the next time you start Steam. Continuing with The Destruction Upgrade, this patch applies additional changes: Removed Level Select screen from Main Menu Moved Credits from Options to Main Menu Other changes: Removed some redundant GUI labels Minor tweak to Credits text Your save game should not be affected. Additional updates are coming soon: however, this is the last update for the current version ID. If you encounter any issues or would like to provide feedback/suggestions, join us in the forums. - Clive
- Echo Lake - Astronomer Alpha - Patch 1.3.2 - 15 September 2017
Echo Lake has been updated to version 1.3.2. The update will be applied the next time you start Steam. Continuing with The Destruction Upgrade, this patch applies additional changes: Mantas can now be reset (R) making them consistent with recent fleetfin changes Minor tweaks to 1st, 2nd and 7th puzzles in Manta Landing to account for above change Can now right click to reset individual mantas after they come to rest Other changes: Added new savegame flag to track that puzzle hint prompt has been shown Minor tweaks to 7th and 11th puzzles in Fleetfin Trail to improve readability Additional secondary controls added to game launcher Additional tweaks/fixes are coming soon. Your save game should not be affected. If you encounter any issues or would like to provide feedback/suggestions, join us in the forums. - Clive
- Echo Lake - Astronomer Alpha - Patch 1.3.1 - 1 September 2017
Echo Lake has been updated to version 1.3.1. The update will be applied the next time you start Steam. Continuing with The Destruction Upgrade, this patch applies additional changes: Spikey fish no longer affect the player's ship during a puzzle (in case of overlap) New VFX is now played at the point where fleetfins are destroyed (following e.g. reset) Fixed issue where fleetfins could hold their charge in undesirable circumstances White fleetfin glows are no longer left behind to reduce confusion Fixed issue where stars held onto incorrect orbit targets Additional tweaks/fixes are coming soon. Your save game should not be affected. If you encounter any issues or would like to provide feedback/suggestions, join us in the forums. - Clive
- Echo Lake: Astronomer (1.3) - The Destruction Upgrade - 25 August 2017
Echo Lake has been updated to version 1.3.0. The update will be applied the next time you start Steam. Our third experimental patch - which we're calling The Destruction Upgrade - allows for additional puzzle reversals. Major changes: Pressing reset (R) mid-puzzle now always clears manual creations (no zone count check) Fleetfins can now be reset: making them more consistent with other sea-life classes Eels now break orbits of associated objects when deactivated Other changes: Orange jellyfish/fleetfins no longer disable hazards but fleetfins can still bypass them Fleetfin glows remain in place once launched to highlight dependencies The following puzzles have been revised based on the aforementioned changes: Fleetfin Trail - revised 5th, 8th, 10th and 11th puzzles Electric Orbit - revised 9th and 10th puzzles Puffer Fields - revised 3rd and 8th puzzles Octopus Vortex - revised 11th puz…
- Echo Lake - Astronomer Alpha - Patch 1.2.1 - 28 June 2017
Echo Lake has been updated to version 1.2.1. The update will be applied the next time you start Steam. Continuing with The Mementos Upgrade, this patch applies additional changes: Basic inventory screen added so you can view your collections Inventory tutorial added to Jellyfish Nebula Toggle inventory with Tab or i key We'll be patching more improvements in the coming weeks. If you're keen to join the Alpha, we have a 25% discount live during the Summer Sale (ends 5th July). If you encounter any issues with the latest update please let us know. Your savegame should not be affected: if it is, please bug this in the forum. - Clive
- Echo Lake: Steam Summer Sale 2017 - 22 June 2017
The Capsule Three team are pleased to announce that Echo Lake will participate in the 2017 Steam Summer Sale. If you're keen to join the Early Access, you can purchase the game with a 25% discount through until the 5th July. We've recently released our latest update (1.2.0) which contains story pickups and numerous gameplay revisions. Visit the storepage below to find out more: http://store.steampowered.com/app/553740 Your early support and feedback is appreciated. Clive Lawrence, Jonathan McEnroe and Peter Satera -C3 Team www.echolakegame.com www.capsulethree.com
- Echo Lake: Astronomer (1.2) - The Mementos Upgrade - 22 June 2017
Echo Lake has been updated to version 1.2.0. The update will be applied the next time you start Steam. Our second experimental patch - which we're calling The Mementos Upgrade - adds story pickups and concludes recent puzzle rework. The main changes are: Photographs have been scattered throughout the world and introduce a character Tape recordings are found at the end of each level and hint at strange events Lens pickups are now tied to upgrades in puzzle creation abilities Second pass of full puzzle progression is ready-for-feedback Save data format has been updated (data has been wiped) Known issues: No way to review your collections just yet We will be expanding the upgrade over the coming weeks including: Improvements to existing pickups (artwork and audio) The addition of a simple inventory screen Additional puzzle tweaks/fixes Other changes: Closed off some redundant branching pat…
- Echo Lake - Astronomer Alpha - Patch 1.1.9 - 1 June 2017
Echo Lake has been updated to version 1.1.9. The update will be applied the next time you start Steam. Continuing with The Creation Upgrade, this patch applies additional changes: Expanded manta gameplay so they're more prevalent in the final chapter Allow creation and redirection of white mantas (for consistency) Tweaked various puzzles in last chapter based on new abilities We're currently in the middle of reworking the full puzzle progression; please bear with us as we push on with balancing, fixes and improvements. If you encounter any issues with the latest update please let us know. Your savegame should not be affected: if it is, please bug this in the forum. - Clive
