- Introducing the Trophy Update! - 2 July 2019
For all you Achievement junkies out there, we know this update will be right up your alley. After hearing some feedback from players who just couldn't seem to collect certain Achievements, we were able to hunt down a small number of bugs that were preventing those Achievements from unlocking properly. Those bugs have since been squashed, which means that once you have the latest update, all Steam Achievements for Evasion will be fully unlockable! (If your PSVR buddies ask, we also fixed this issue for PlayStation Trophies.) The full list of fixes in this latest update are below. Happy Achievement hunting, everyone! Update Notes Fixed bug causing the “Friendly Fire” Trophy / Achievement to not unlock Fixed bug causing the “The Doctor Is In” Trophy / Achievement to not unlock Fixed bug causing enemies killed by Surge Attacks to not count towards Trophy / Achievement unlock criteria Fixed…
- Celebrating Archiact's 6th Anniversary: A New Lower Price For Evasion! - 4 April 2019
This April, Archiact is celebrating our 6th anniversary since establishing our studio in 2013. To mark the occasion, we're very excited to announce that we've reduced prices on our developed titles, including Evasion! Evasion's new price is now $19.99 on Steam and all other platforms! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F31008322%2Fba2ab06956545cdd7a1b0b0a6598fb694e64422c.jpg More than just a temporary reduction or one-time sale, this is our way of saying thanks to the amazing VR community that our dev team has grown up alongside. We hope you enjoy, and come out to join us on the battlefield to take on the Optera! That's not it. We'll be continuing the celebrations all month long with giveaways and special developer insights, so be sure to follow us on Twitter and Facebook to follow along, and check out the announcement on our blog to see what other games hav…
- Evasion KILLSTREAK: Time to Dominate the Leaderboards - 12 February 2019
Win prizes this weekend by dominating the Evasion KILLSTREAK Virtual Competition! (More details on Archiact's blog.) Think you got what is takes to top the Evasion leaderboards? "What leaderboard?" you ask? In our biggest content update since launch, the KILLSTREAK Update unleashes global leaderboards for Evasion on all platforms! This game changer gives you a whole new way to dominate the virtual battlefield and compete head-to-head with your squad. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F31008322%2F5d4afb116a630950169a740a8332e28e13938566.jpg Itching to get your score on the board? Killstreaks are the name of the game: rack up a beefy multiplier by outgunning the Optera head-to-head, being the first to bag major kills, and going for every last finishing move you can. Share your videos and screenshots with us on Twitter by tagging us @EvasionVR. Let's see how m…
- New challenges await the Vanguard in Patch 1.03! - 8 December 2018
The holidays have come early to Evasion, and we're happy to bring some of the highly requested features for the community and new recruits. Last month we addressed those sore trigger fingers by adding some light auto-fire functionality to the player weapons, and we have more in store starting today. INTRODUCING DIFFICULTY SETTINGS While we were excited to hear that Evasion was accessible to all skill levels, we know there were some members of the Vanguard that wanted to take on a new challenge, and some players that wanted options that best fit their skill level. We've got you covered. BULLET-BREEZE In the easiest mode the enemy shots deal less damage to the players. This is a pretty forgiving difficulty and is suitable for a brand new player. Some caution is required however, as a reckless player can still be overwhelmed. BULLET-HECK This is a fairly challenging fight. Enemy shots are…
- Evasion on sale now in The Steam Autumn Sale! - 21 November 2018
Vanguard recruits: If you know of any rookie soldiers who may have procured an Oculus Rift or HTC Vive recently, here's your chance to partner up and send the Optera to hell. Commencing now - November 21st - and for a limited time, Evasion is on sale for 25% off in the Steam Autumn Sale! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F31008322%2F0e2ad921832a686c2397d9f792493d7c0ae44925.png Experience one of the most action packed VR shooters right now as a solo challenge or bring a friend. In the words of UploadVR, "The chaos and intensity of combat is second-to-none in the VR shooter space." Be sure to check us out on the official Unreal Engine blog posted today: "How Evasion Pushes VR Shooters Forward with Innovative Combat and High-Production Values" Happy Hunting!
- PC Patch Notes v1.02 (Quality of life improvements - Trigger pull and Surge attack mechanics, and more) - 16 November 2018
Firstly, we want to thank you for your terrific support and insightful feedback for Evasion since our big launch week. We’ve been super focused on improving the player experience and you can view the full patch notes below. Included in this patch are some highly requested quality-of-life improvements to trigger pull mechanics and easier Surge Attack mechanics. If you encounter any issues please feel free to reach out to our support team at [email protected] We’ve been absolutely loving the Evasion communities’ ‘Lets Play’ videos and seeing all your awesome moments captured. Keep sharing with us on Twitter @evasionvr to be featured by our community team. Here's the final Patch Notes for the update: Player weapons now shoot more projectiles with a single trigger pull Striker: Tap for burst-fire. Hold for the laser Surgeon, Warden, Engineer: Hold for limited auto-fire, and rele…
- PC Patch Notes v1.01 (Post Launch Day Fixes) - 18 October 2018
- General Bug Fixes and Improvements
- Evasion Launch Day Has Arrived! - 9 October 2018
We are thrilled to announce that Evasion is now available on Steam! Players can now jump into battle and experience the future of VR combat. A very special thanks to our amazing friends and fans for your incredible support and valuable feedback. Evasion is a true passion project for our team at Archiact and we cannot wait to team up with you online. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWRB9WoVIHw Powered by Unreal Engine 4 and featuring stunning sci-fi visuals, Evasion has been designed from the ground up to give players smooth locomotion while still delivering fierce “bullet hell” action. Evasion has both solo and co-op experiences, and features a full campaign as well as a Survival Mode where players try to outlast endless waves of enemies. Players take on the role of the Vanguard, an elite special ops team that has been dispatched to save a human mining colony from a surprise attack from…
- Evasion does VR shooting right with a full co-op campaign and cool classes - 2 October 2018
My favorite moment in Evasion came when I was crouched on the floor, my body curled up into as small a target as I could make myself. No HP to spare. A single hit from the drones flying above me and I was toast, but I was so close to finishing this lengthy stand-off, blowing up a couple generators, and completing my mission. Just a few more waves of robotic enemies to shoot down, and I'd be clear. A crate to my right blocked fire from a couple more robots on the ground, who weren't an immediate threat like the ones buzzing overhead. That "oh shit" adrenaline pumped through me as I held my left hand out in front. That was my shield hand, and crouched down as I was, I could stop just about any projectile from hitting me if I paid attention. I was paying very close attention. Holding my right hand out at an awkward angle around my shield, I took potshots at the drones, tracking t…
- Our worldwide release date has finally been announced! - 16 August 2018
Evasion will be officially available on October 9th, 2018. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F31008322%2Ff980498f6700d564cb29d4f490cc4787c80e9ad4.png After two years of development, we are so excited to finally get Evasion into the hands of our amazing community! Enter the fray as a member of the Vanguard, an elite special operations team who are charged with saving an embattled human colony from swarms of invading Optera. Check out our recent story on the story & setting of Evasion over at Upload VR. Choose from four playable hero classes, each with their own unique full-bodied avatar, weapons and abilities. Add Evasion to your Wishlist today! store.steampowered.com/app/683000/Evasion/ In the meantime, we’re adding the last tweaks and polish to make sure that Evasion is the must-have title VR gamers are looking for! For the latest and greatest news, follow…
- The Story of Evasion: A Deep Dive - 19 July 2018
The conflict with the Optera has a rich history, so we're doing a deep dive into Evasion's locations, characters, and story. Humanity Takes to the Stars https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F31008322%2Fbf7f8617ab66a567e80d018289b93ebabc57837b.jpg Evasion is set in the early 23rd Century. Humans have colonized the spaceways thanks to FTL drives that run on a fuel called chloragen, which has become the galaxy’s most precious commodity. The richest source of chloragen is found in space claimed by the Optera, a highly advanced and fiercely xenophobic race. When humans attempted to mine one of their worlds, a terrible war erupted. Millions of lives were lost on both sides before a fragile truce was declared. As a concession, humans were permitted to colonize one of the Optera’s moons. That moon, which the humans christened ‘Faro Colony’, became the galaxy’s largest…
- Evasion Enemies Sneak Peek: Who are the Optera? - 25 April 2018
We had a blast at GDC this year, and it was so awesome to connect with so many VR enthusiasts and gamers over our latest demo build. Last month we revealed our final two classes, and the crowds of GDC showed us the power of teamwork and class-based synergy! But this begs the question: who are the Optera? In this update, we'll explore the Optera background, as well as a sneak peek at just a few of the enemy types you'll encounter! History The enemies in Evasion are called the Optera and very little is known about their origins. Scientists theorize that they evolved from insects, but it’s unclear whether they wear exo-suits or if the Optera themselves are cybernetic organisms. They use energy weapons, have the ability to instantaneously teleport from location to location, and can propel themselves using anti-gravity technology. Since their attacks are highly coordinated, it’s assumed that…
- Two new hero classes revealed: Warden and Engineer - 15 March 2018
It’s been a while! But we’ve returned with some really exciting updates that we’re proud of, and we hope you can see why! First thing’s first: We are demoing our brand new build at GDC 2018. Want to try Evasion? Want to try a new HTC Vive Pro? Knock down two birds with one stone with us. Find us at the Intel Booth, #623 on the South Hall, Expo Floor. Hope to see all of you there! Last (but of course not in the least), we revealed our final two hero classes this week: The Engineer and The Warden. We’re stoked on having class-based game play, and excited about bringing everything we love about FPS into virtual reality. Different players have different play styles. Some people prefer to play more aggressively, charging into the fray with guns blazing. Other people having a more tentative play style, prefering to hang back and focus more on supporting their teammates. We wanted to cater to…
- Two new hero classes revealed: Warden and Engineer - 15 March 2018
It’s been a while! But we’ve returned with some really exciting updates that we’re proud of, and we hope you can see why! First thing’s first: We are demoing our brand new build at GDC 2018. Want to try Evasion? Want to try a new HTC Vive Pro? Knock down two birds with one stone with us. Find us at the Intel Booth, #623 on the South Hall, Expo Floor. Hope to see all of you there! Last (but of course not in the least), we revealed our final two hero classes this week: The Engineer and The Warden. We’re stoked on having class-based game play, and excited about bringing everything we love about FPS into virtual reality. Different players have different play styles. Some people prefer to play more aggressively, charging into the fray with guns blazing. Other people having a more tentative play style, prefering to hang back and focus more on supporting their teammates. We wanted to cater to…
- Welcome Vanguard! Greetings from the Evasion Team - 24 October 2017
The word is finally out... Evasion is here! Finally. Today we can officially talk about Evasion, our VR co-op bullet hell shooter, now that it's finally been announced to the world! We've been working hard on Evasion for over a year and a half (!) and now we can’t wait to show it to you. Evasion is our passion project, our love letter to VR gamers like ourselves who’ve been waiting for a high quality VR shooter that is built from the ground up for locomotion. We’ve been working with the very best leaders in technology including Unreal, Intel, Ikinema and NVidia to deliver the highest quality avatars, destructible and FX that really bring this game to the next level. We hope you like ducking and dodging massive amounts of firepower as much as we do! While there's a lot of work to do before Spring 2018, know that we are pushing hard to deliver one of the best quality experiences VR has to…
- Welcome Vanguard! Greetings from the Evasion Team - 24 October 2017
The word is finally out... Evasion is here! Finally. Today we can officially talk about Evasion, our VR co-op bullet hell shooter, now that it's finally been announced to the world! We've been working hard on Evasion for over a year and a half (!) and now we can’t wait to show it to you. Evasion is our passion project, our love letter to VR gamers like ourselves who’ve been waiting for a high quality VR shooter that is built from the ground up for locomotion. We’ve been working with the very best leaders in technology including Unreal, Intel, Ikinema and NVidia to deliver the highest quality avatars, destructible and FX that really bring this game to the next level. We hope you like ducking and dodging massive amounts of firepower as much as we do! While there's a lot of work to do before Spring 2018, know that we are pushing hard to deliver one of the best quality experiences VR has to…
