- Update 1.0.3 - 12 July 2023
Hello everyone, I just released 1.0.3 which contains some smaller fixes and improvements: Features: General - Added variable start time to custom game RTS - Inform player that units will take damage if all portals are destroyed FPS - Health pack icon blinks when health is low Bug fixes: FPSAI - Fixed: FPSAI will no longer report the same enemy twice, reducing reporting RTS - Fixed: Strange unit alignment to the ground for ripperdogs RTS - Fixed: No tabbing in UI-overlay Michael - Cashcowgames
- Update 1.0.2 - 8 April 2023
Hello everyone, Second update after 1.0 that includes new features and a lot of balancing: Many of you have reported that the FPS AI does not seem to revive players. This was because it was focusing on killing all the nearby enemies first. Now, revival continues when more than 40% are already through the revive process. Also, they now play much more aggressively instead of passively keeping their distance from enemies, which makes them a much better companion. In terms of RTS, there was a lot of concern that you can only spam TItans to win a match, so I have added a limit (50%) on the large units you can have at any one time, this includes Fats and Titans. To mitigate the change, you can now buy an in-game upgrade to increase this limit to 75%. Features: RTS - Added perk -> more units with less health (without the need of a custom game) RTS - Made portal waypoints better visible (throug…
- Update 1.0.1 - 7 March 2023
Hello everyone, The last days, I watched a lot of games and collected a lot of problems with version 1.0. This results in the first hot fix containing the most problematic issues: Bug fixes: FPS - Fixed: Molotov and grenades do not always register hits on Titan/Fat FPS - Fixed: Flares not visible if shadow quality is set to medium RTS - Fixed: Units sometimes get stuck on destroyed buildings RTS - Fixed: Unit spawn buttons not always register every click RTS - Fixed: Always writes to all chat General - Fixed: Bot all sounds were assigned to sound groups, so changing volume had no effect I also wanted to thank again everyone who bought Dark Prospect and thank you for all the feedback. I'm very happy with the sales and there are a lot more people online now. I hope this continues and that there is always someone online to play. Michael - Cashcowgames
- Dark Prospect 1.0 released 🎉 - 5 March 2023
After more than 2.5 years in Early Access and more than 25 updates, I'm releasing version 1.0 of Dark Prospect today. Originally I planned to leave EA after 1.5 years, but the community had so many great ideas that the implementation took a little bit longer. 1.0 what does that mean? First of all it doesn't mean that the development ends, but that Dark Prospect is now in a stable state with all features and polishing done and I want to show it to a wider mass of players. There will still be new features and of course bug fixes (hopefully there will be few needed). To give you a small overview of what has happened in the last years, here are the most important features: 3 new maps 2 new spells for RTS FPS bots (that was a big one) 2 new RTS unit new monster models and abilities RTS/FPS loadout progress system / perks for RTS and FPS in-game voice chat private server / custom settings and…
- Update 0.9.9 - 1 February 2023
Hello everyone, I just released update 0.9.9, the last update before 1.0, which is again about balancing and bug fixing. I'm really looking forward to working on new features again after 1.0. Features / Balancing: RTS - Increased death time for units after all portals are destroyed from 40 sec to 90 sec General - Singleplayer more monsters with less health Bug fixes: FPS - Fixed: Weapon shown also if mounted FPS - Fixed: Pickup item sometimes shows weapon FPS - Fixed: FPS sometimes cannot drop turret if placed a building before FPS - Fixed: Turrets can shoot through wall General - Fixed: Incorrect status of win screen What's next: One more update to version 1.0 :-) This last update will include localization and cleanup. Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this adventure so far. Cashcowgames
- Update 0.9.8 - 18 January 2023
Hello everyone, I just released the first update for this year: 0.9.8, which includes a requested feature, FPS auto-reload. Personally, I like to press reload manually, but since the auto-reload can be interrupted any time, it shouldn't have any downsides. I also increased the progress points that RTS can earn, as they were far behind what FPS can earn per game. Also, some RTS spells have been improved. Features: FPS - Added auto-reload FPSAI - Improve pathfinding on Fortress map RTS - Spells and upgrades now give more progression points RTS - Improved spells (stronger heal, no damage to units by gas) RTSAI - Can cast earthquake Bug fixes: FPS - Fixed: clang sound on mars scrab FPS - Fixed: shotgun model on medium looking bad FPS - Fixed: med pickup sound always hearable FPS - Fixed: workbench prebuild takes too much building space FPS - Fixed: Unconscious + moving = not falling complet…
- Update 0.9.7 - 7 December 2022
Hello everyone, I just released the last update for this year: 0.9.7 which adds a waypoint system for the RTS AI. This is important because the AI always takes the shortest route, which is not always the best choice. So now it can use the tunnel in the Fortress map, as well as different routes on Mars and Crossroads, making it even more fun to play against RTS AI. Features: General - Added RTS-AI Waypoints. FPS - Axe clang for not collectable ressources. FPS - Add axe woosh sound. RTS - Made waypoints more visible. RTS - Added in-game tutorial for RTS. What's coming next year? Dark Prospect will leave Early Access in the first quarter of 2023. Therefore, I have planned 3 updates until 1.0, which will mainly focus on improvements and bug fixes. With 1.0 development will not stop, but the game will be in a good state to present it to many more people. I need your help To find the last bug…
- Update 0.9.6 - 16 November 2022
Hello everyone, I just released version 0.9.6, which mainly contains bug fixes and some minor features. For the custom game mode, I added some presets which I found quite fun to play, if you have a preset you want to have in the game, just let me know! Features: General - Add presets for custom games General - Added missing achievements General - Add option to disable in-game tutorial seperate from tooltips RTS - Flying units now prefer flying up to avoid obstacle and much faster Bug fixes: FPS - Fixed: Sticky bomb placement sometimes was strange FPS - Fixed: Ammobox sometimes not dropable RTS - Fixed: Fat on death removed spitting particles instantly RTS - Fixed: Flying units pile up on top of plasma cannon General - Fixed: Door sound does not match animation General - Fixed: Remove timers from tutorial If you want to contribute to Dark Prospect or want to find other players, join our…
- Hot Fix 0.9.5.3 - 12 October 2022
Hot fix for 0.9.5: Fixed: FPS - sometimes cannot build directly to prebuild base Fixed: FPS - item pickup shows axe Fixed: FPS - FPSAI getting stuck on e.g. light sources Fixed: FPS - FPSAI cannot repair generator Fixed: RTS - RTS Units sometimes get stuck on rocks Fixed: General - add friction to metal Fixed: General - MVP was not correct shown in game result screen
- Update 0.9.5 - 30 September 2022
Hello everyone, I just released version 0.9.5, which mainly contains bug fixes and some minor features. Features: FPS - added weapon change animation and delay for shooting while changing weapon FPS - remove tree trunks with axe FPS - score for repairing walls FPS - improve crosshairs FPS - drop items also with right mouse click RTS - make workbench and buildable spotlight attackable - reduced spotlight durability General - add more particles if tree falls Bug fixes: FPS - Fixed: prebuild lights not destructible FPS - Fixed: no screen effect if mounted machinegun FPS - Fixed: jumping stutters FPS - Fixed: shadow shows broken FPS animations FPS - Fixed: ressources text > 1000 not visible FPS - Fixed: binoculuar invisible for server FPS - Fixed: highlighted weapons on zoom RTS - Fixed: zoom not smooth while moving RTS - Fixed: titan armor should not cause highlighting of titan RTS - Fixed…
- Update 0.9.4 - 10 August 2022
Hello everyone, I just released version 0.9.4, which improved the interaction with objects for FPS. It is now easier to pick up stacked objects. I also improved FPSAI performance so you can now add more FPS bots to a game, as well as some quality of life improvements and bug fixes. Features: FPS - Add mission info - tutorial. FPS - Add new interaction module. FPS - Improve FPSAI performance. FPS - Improved FPSAIPawn performance. RTS - Make portals clickable through trees. Bug fixes: RTS - Fix: Titan armor on arms always on, even after death. FPS - Fix: Earthquake shake missing on client. If you want to contribute to Dark Prospect or want to find other players, join our Discord server. Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this adventure so far. Cashcowgames
- Update 0.9.3 - private servers / custom games - 11 May 2022
Hello everyone, With version 0.9.3 you can now host private games and also custom games, including custom settings for RTS/FPS, currently there are only some basic settings but it can be easily extended now - just let me know what settings are missing. Features: General - Added private lobby. General - Added custom games. FPS - Made firstaid kits buildable. FPS - Added low health feedback for FPS. FPS - Added buildsound for workbench. FPS - Improved heal animation. RTS - Fat explosion / Titan hit ground / Titan's stones now add fps impulse. RTS - Add range attack for fat. RTS - Add new armor for Titan. RTS - Gastrap will now bypass armor and directly damage health. RTS - Improved slug shooting. General - Singleplayer return to main menu after win/loose. New armor for Titan Spitting range attack FPS will fly away on big impacts If you want to contribute to Dark Prospect or want to find o…
- Update 0.9.2 - 8 April 2022
Hello everyone, Today we released version 0.9.2, which again is focused on polishing. Features: FPS - Highlight weapons when they are nearby FPS - UI feedback for gathering ressources FPS - Sound when plasma cannon fully loaded FPS - Improved reload animation magnum FPS - Improved reload animation for m4 RTS - Units now shine through objects blocking the view RTS - Added no-build-area around portals RTS - Added underground rendering (e.g. Mine in Fortress map) RTS - Unit attacks are now dependend on animation RTS - Improved attack decision for RTS units RTS - Added range damage to titans RTS - Added sounds when rts selects buildings RTS - Added casting sounds for RTS General - Added possibilty to disable motionblur in settings Bug fixes: FPS - Fixed: FPSAI still reports enemies after deaths FPS - Fixed: Scanner was not shown correctly in minimap FPS - Fixed: Unconscious does not end aim…
- Update 0.9.1 - 5 March 2022
Hello everyone, Today we released version 0.9.1, which is still focused on polishing. Features: FPS - Add graphical reworked buildingparts FPS - Shotgun can now reload each shell and interrupt reloading FPS - Added deadly hit feedback, if FPS kills an enemy (sound and red hit marker) FPS - Improved Nightvision RTS - Reworked RTS unit stances RTS - Mutliple auto unit building -> alternate RTS - Improved RTS buttons RTS - Improved collision avoidance General - Improve fortress map General - Added lobby messages which tell you why the game cannot be started And many small bug-fixes. If you want to contribute to Dark Prospect or want to find other players, join our Discord server. Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this adventure so far. Cashcowgames
- Let's play Dark Prospect - 14 February 2022
- Games Germany Steam Sale - 40% off - 14 February 2022
Hello everyone, I am happy to announce that Dark Prospect is part of the Games Germany Steam Sale. This is a very special sale for me that's why there is an incredible 40% discount during the sale. And since the price of Dark Prospect will be raised in the near future, this is the lowest price you can get Dark Prospect for. Feel free to check out the other games of the Games Germany Steam Sale and join our Discord server. Have fun and see you in-game Cashcowgames
- Update 0.9.0 - 26 January 2022
Hello everyone, Today we released version 0.9.0, it is a smaller update and includes mainly performance and map improvements and an update to the result screen at the end of each round. Features: FPS - Blood splatter on screen if enemy was close RTS - Added attack-move option General - Added AwardList to game result screen General - Separate score by type General - New End screen General - Improve fortress Map General - Performance, added second LOD level for AI. General - Performance: AI-LOD for FPSAI RTS - Fixed: set enemy at end of waypoint route was sometimes ignored FPS - Fixed: Removed T-pose animation after throwing molotov Balancing: FPS - Reduce recover time after beeing revived from 5 to 3 secs RTS - Nerf Earthquake (increase cooldown, reduce damage) - Earthquake will no longer damage workbench. Bug fixing: RTS - Fixed: set enemy at end of waypoint route was sometimes ignored…
- Update 0.8.9 - new RTS spell - 3 January 2022
Hello everyone and happy new year! Today we released version 0.8.9, it includes a new spell for RTS. The earthquake spell will damage player buildings: Features: FPS - FPS only takes 25% damage of own explosive FPS - Improved Mine and Sticky bomb radius and damage FPS - Improved Mars level RTS - Add earthquake spell RTS - Improved prediction for artillery and titan rock General - Added Sandstorm event to Mars General - Add match time General - Extend game results General - Add SSGI settings for performance General - LODs for player buidlings General - Auto kick players wanting to join while game is already running General - Reduce redness of flares Bug fixes: FPS - Fixed: Units block building parts longer than expected FPS - Fixed: items spawn inside workbench FPSAI - Fixed: FPSAI will pickup ammo from ammobox RTS - Fixed: autobuild option not always working when holding CTRL With the R…
- Update 0.8.8 - new FPS gadget - 1 December 2021
Hello everybody, Today we released version 0.8.8, it includes a new gadget for FPS: Features: FPS - Added sticky bombs with laser trigger FPS - Made mines pickable and buildable FPS - Made molotov buildable - no longer via ammobox FPS - Added new FPS Perks FPS - Improved minimap - graphics and more informations FPS - Improve compass - graphics and more informations FPS - Adapted color for FPS UI FPS - Added fire sound to molotov FPSAI - AI keep distance while fighting enemies FPSAI - FPSAI can open doors FPSAI - FPSAI can quick chat FPSAI - Improved sensing of FPSAI RTS - Added autobuild queue RTS - Add rightclickable to RTS Overview icons General - Add particle to destroyed building parts Bug fixes: FPS - Fixed: FPS can still use machinegun when downed RTS - Fixed: RTS does not get points for damaged objectives Only one feature remaining for this year - a new RTS Spell: If you want to…
- Update 0.8.7 - progression system - perks - 26 October 2021
Hello everybody, Today we released version 0.8.7, it includes the new progression system including perks: Features: General - Added perks for FPS and RTS Please note, this is a first test and the values and perks will change in the future. FPS Perks: FPS start with 2 additional med packs FPS starts with an armor FPS can slightly run faster FPS can gather ressources slightly faster RTS Perks: Units can run slightly faster Units have a bit more health Spells cost less souls to cast RTS can build units slightly faster You earn skillpoints for each usefull action you do in-game. These skillpoints are saved in Steam and will unlock Perks. General - More FPS/RTS actions earn skillpoints FPS - Extend FPS tutorial RTS - Add RTS Tutorial We have also adjusted the roadmap as follows: If you want to contribute to Dark Prospect or want to find other players, join our Discord server. Thank you to ev…
