Astro Duel 2 news & patch notes

MISC

• Worlds can now be removed from random selection in Versus mode: fly to a world on the map and press the Y button (or equivalent key)
• Added a Hold to Pause option for Versus mode to the controls menu
• Ships extracting in Cash Grab now keep their shields
• Improved Warpshot collisions with Missiles, Sidewinders and Proximity Mines
• Newly unlocked worlds are now immediately added to the random selection list in Versus mode
• Fixed score saving in Bounty mode when only using player slots 2 or 3
• Fixed Weapon Test scores sometimes not saving properly

If you have problems with this patch, please fill out the Bug Report Form to let us know what went wrong!

BUG FIXES + UI CHANGES

• Improve crash detection and recovery when Replays are set above 1080p
• Fixed Bots sometimes showing extra stats on the Versus results page

If you have problems with this patch, please fill out the Bug Report Form to let us know what went wrong!

We'd like to start this post with a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who has been playing Astro Duel 2 this week! The reception has been massive and we can't wait to do even more cool stuff with y'all. Speaking of cool stuff... we'll be out in full force at PAX East this week! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42880290/9e67340ec2a8d5be8c23199a7797753ae28fa917.png If you're going to be in Boston from March 21st - 24th, we hope you swing by booth number 17090 and say hey to our entire Astro Duel 2 crew! And bring your friends by too, PAX will be a great place to introduce new folks to our versus experience thanks to our BIG SCREEN TV that'll be running a full six player stack! And of course, expect some co-op Bounty mode too. We'll be rockin' some tournaments, chatting some stories, and also... We also have some PAX exclusive merch to unveil! Say hello to some new Pilot Enamel Pins, Pilot Magnets, and a beautiful Wanted Tote Bag. These pieces are currently PAX Exclusive, so make sure to collect 'em all if you're in town.

Pilot Enamel Pins

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Pilot Magnets

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Wanted Tote Bag

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42880290/3fdaf7e64522a2c5b075b8d5295ca1e61898f48a.png So there you have it, game fans. If you're going to be in town for PAX East, we'd love for you to come say hi and challenge us to a round or two of Astro. See you there! 🚀⚔️

BUG FIXES + UI CHANGES

• Fixed game controllers being added twice to the Pilot Select menu
• Fixed a rare freeze on the Pilot Select screen when all six slots are filled
• Added additional info to the FPS Limiter setting in the Video options menu
• Updated SDL to 2.30.1

If you have problems with this patch, please fill out the Bug Report Form to let us know what went wrong!

KABOOM - Astro Duel 2 is finally out!! If you haven’t heard, Astro Duel 2 is a new take on platform fighting, combining space and ground combat at the same time! After over 7 years of work, we’re thrilled to share Astro Duel 2 with you. For launch week, you can pick it up for a 10% launch discount! We’re also released a fresh video revealing our new Cash Grab mode, which is included and unlockable at launch!

Spoilers ahead! While we won’t be revealing the darkest secrets of the Echo System, this post shares a few secrets. Feel free to skip this if you’re trying to stay spoiler free. … … BEGIN SPOILERS {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42880290/4ac7a12b8d8cab773e5be5dc677a8e25aebea8d7.png Within the farther regions of the Echo System lies a lost terrestrial planet. Defended by an ancient guardian, few have been able to land and explore the depths of the lost cities. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42880290/5925e4165631dc1d3afb9797a29c61498faf9398.png Sunken Temple is the first major unlockable world. If you’re able to find passage, you’ll discover a land divided. Prepare to battle above ground and underwater below. Here your ships will act as submarines as you navigate the depths. Some of these levels take place near the surface. Others are deep below and fully submerged. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42880290/add0551f2c0416eeb314bdb8bf89c78807544fc6.gif Water changes up the game. Unlike normal Gravity Zones in space, any kind of bullet passes right through to the surface. So pilots will find these barriers more susceptible to ship bombardment. With enough destructive firepower, the caves and underground structures can even be flooded! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42880290/4ff44f6f79f0a12c6834a090acebff9963e59450.png Deep within the murky depths of these flooded ruins, whispers persist of a figure shrouded in mystery and legend - none other than Dina, the Lost Huntress. You may cross paths and even swords with her here. Astro Duel 2 releases in just 3 days! We can’t wait for you to play and explore all the secrets we’ve buried here. Make sure to give us a Wishlist. Also join our Discord for more updates and launch celebration! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42880290/ea9e32571a4ae5940c55883a624adb8b8e38e02d.png

We’re just under two weeks from the launch of Astro Duel 2! To celebrate, we're pleased to reveal a BRAND NEW, NEVER BEFORE SEEN major game mode that will be available immediately at launch. Get ready for Bounty Mode. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42880290/26edb10b83a30bbc1bc09b5ef5a4815f8ff1ad2f.gif Bounty Mode is a progression-based mini-campaign built on Astro Duel 2's addicting arena gameplay. Take to the stars and build up your riches and infamy as you play the role of intergalactic mercenary. Whether you're running with a pack of space outlaws with up to three players in co-op mode or flying solo, there are plenty of jobs available for a hired gun. Get ready to face savage beasts and their nefarious robot wranglers, fend off relentless invaders, pull off daring heists, and tackle raiders armed to the teeth with jetpacks and rifles. It's an all-out cosmic brawl where every moment is packed with adrenaline-pumping action! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42880290/94c157cbc8f6c324123ff8ed6f991359bb5ad5dd.png Weapons Testing in the Abyss: Ever wanted to play guinea pig with experimental weapons? Dive into dangerous, infested space caves and unleash havoc with technology that is as unpredictable as it is deadly. Your accuracy and reflexes won't be the only things put to the test in this mode: the real challenge will be utilizing your creativity and improvisation skills to wipe out your enemies as efficiently as possible. Bloodsport in the Skies: Imagine this: waves of mutant pests infesting highrise buildings, and you? You're the exterminator. But there's a twist - as you mow down the hordes, the rich patrons above cheer for more blood and death. It's survival of the fittest, and in this game, the pests aren't the only ones with claws. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42880290/d10d9aca273e4f600469230cda7c71a79429f6b0.png Upgrade and Explore: The Shadow Market is home to everything an outlaw needs to make it to the top. Everyone starts small, but as your influence grows, so will your fleet, arsenal, and abilities. But you're not just buying at Shadow Market. Your services are also for sale, and business is good. The more you prove yourself, the more attention you'll gain, bringing with it new jobs, bounties, and challenges. Earn your worth and take on the ever-growing gauntlet of black-market dirty work thrown your way by the salt of the galaxy. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42880290/89fd5a46790e97de4285f3b2d67e742c003b1832.gif Whether being played as a single-player campaign or as an all-nighter co-op experience, Bounty Mode brings a whole new depth to Astro Duel 2, and we're so happy to say that it will be available for FREE at launch on March 7th. If you haven't yet, please wishlist the game (and tell your friends to wishlist too!) While we gear up for launch, come hang with us in the official Astro Duel 2 Discord server! Who knows- maybe we have even more to reveal? 👀🚀 - Wild Rooster

Say hello to the official Astro Duel 2 launch trailer! The full game will be available on Steam on March 7. And if you haven't checked out the demo, it's available until this Sunday! Give it a play and let us know what you think in our Discord: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42880290/ea9e32571a4ae5940c55883a624adb8b8e38e02d.png

Join us for our second live stream during Next Fest. We'll be playing through the Steam Fest demo and hanging out in chat. See ya there! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42880290/1e8118dac13cb5919a2dce53c0ac292b9f1a801f.png

Join us for our first live stream during Next Fest. We'll be playing through the Steam Fest demo and hanging out in chat. See ya there! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42880290/957384f0c30a91985d80bb023a55f002c3c7df6f.png

KABOOM! We've just launched our demo for Astro Duel 2! Try out the first slice of Versus with up to six players and full bot support too. Note: this is a limited-time demo, so give it a spin before it's gone! And let us know what you think in our Discord: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42880290/ea9e32571a4ae5940c55883a624adb8b8e38e02d.png

Here’s a brand new Developer Intro video for Astro Duel 2! We’ve got a LOT to share over the next few weeks, so let’s kick it off right:

We’re headed to PAX West this week and are so excited to finally do an in-person event! Find us at booth #1526. We’ll be showing off Astro Duel 2 for the first time. And maybe we’ll play some classic Astro Duel while we're out there? Are you coming out too? We’d love to say hi and also show you what we’ve been cooking up! Cheers, Rusty {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42880290/686d343f466d6bd8a4c721f02084770b0b7b7b6b.png