Earthfall news & patch notes

Greetings, Heroes of Earthfall! Now that the beta builds have been tested and fixed up, we’re ready to push this thing live! HUGE thanks to the community for taking the time to jump in and play the new beta builds, giving us feedback in our discussions here (and in the Discord server) so we could make more improvements and get it ready for prime time. So without further ado, we bring you our latest production build on Steam, Xbox One and PS4. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/dc9e6545190fd9dc564ff91002f56c8d17f4ed55.jpg As we stated in our May 2019 announcement for the beta build, the biggest update was to make the jump from Unreal 4.16 to 4.21. The engine jump introduces widespread improvements across the board and touches every aspect of the game, so while it’s impossible to document every change and bug fix, we did want to cover some high-level changes, specifically:

• Performance improvements in both graphical rendering and in the game logic code
• HDR mode now renders correctly
• The graphics on both PlayStation and Xbox are greatly improved
• For Xbox users, the game will now identify Xbox One X and Xbox One S consoles and provide 4K and HDR as appropriate

Of course, there are many bug fixes in the engine itself, so players who used to have odd, one-off configuration issues may now find those issues resolved. In addition to the above-mentioned fixes, we also have some new features:

• A new enemy that combines a Beast and a Blackout
• A new Invasion map that takes place at the Service Station from Breakdown
• Matchmaking now allows searching for any map in a specific game mode (Campaign or Invasion)

Additional changes and fixes: GENERAL:

• Fixed the ability to Play Solo, with no network connection.
• Significant improvements to AI pathfinding
• Fixed AI collision problems with cars and trucks
• Fixed menu cursor navigation when using a controller on PC
• Fixed a problem in which the Gameplay Tips screen could disappear and also hide the main menu
• Fixed barricades to no longer cast the shadow of a propane tank that is not there
• Added in the ability to override the HDR settings for PCs where the HDR is detected but not represented correctly on the monitor (i.e., the game looks overly or under saturated) - Please check the included KnownIssues.txt in the root folder of the install for more information

WEAPONS:

• CVA: Fixed a small graphics problem with the scope when not in ADS mode
• F4-NG: Fixed reload audio
• Shard Grenade: Fixed a small graphics problem with the grenade model

CAMPAIGN MAPS:

• Revelation: Fixed the Beast's ability to climb up scaffolding, over railings
• R&D: Fixed a turret placement location in the final warehouse
• The Diversion: Fixed an area where the Whiplash could drag players out of bounds
• Into the Breach: Players should no longer be able to get stuck in the resistance crate
• Into the Breach: Fixed AI navigation through building window

INVASION MAPS:

• We changed the level 3 Health perk so that now it generates your health up to 35% (was 15%).
• Nuclear Facility: Fixed areas where AI could get stuck
• The Mines: Fixed the Beast's ability to climb to the upper back area

As always, if you have any questions, concerns or issues, please post them in this thread or in our Discord #bugs channel, here: https://discordapp.com/invite/earthfall Build #27762

Here are the notes for the beta build that went up on the 17th: Change notes: • Fixed hitching on AMD cards • Fixed UI scaling Build #27762

Patch notes for the 6/12 Beta build:

• Significant improvements to AI pathfinding
• Radio Silence map: Helicopter no longer repeats its flight path animation, at the end of the level
• Raven Roost map: Fire trap is no longer stuck in "On" state when the level starts. Fixed lighting issues on roof tops

Build #27742

We pushed yet another new build out to the beta, today (6/4): Changes since the previous build: Service Station (Invasion map) • Lighting fixes • Junk yard printer no longer prints barricades • Tuned the resistance cache crate contents (no ammo crates, and reduced the Medkit and Stimshot chance) Other: • Fixed barricade to no longer cast the shadow of a propane tank that is not there Build #27668

Greetings, Below please find a list of changes from the previous beta build (5/21) to the most recent build (5/31): GENERAL: Fixed the ability to Play Solo, with no network connection. UI: No longer displaying controller button hints, when no controller is connected Fixed menu cursor navigation with controller Fixed a problem in which the Gameplay Tips screen could disappear, and also hide the main menu CAMPAIGN MAPS: Supply Run: Fixed lighting issues in the storage units Revelation: Fixed the Beast's ability to climb up scaffolding, over railings R&D: Fixed lighting issues with some objects R&D: Fixed a turret placement location in the final warehouse The Diversion: Fixed an area where the Whiplash could drag players out of bounds Into the Breach: Players should no longer be able to get stuck in the resistance crate Into the Breach: Fixed AI navigation through building window INVASION MAPS: Service Station: Added traps Nuclear Facility: Fixed areas where AI could get stuck The Mines: Fixed the Beast's ability to climb to the upper back area AI: Fixed AI collision problems with cars and trucks WEAPONS: CVA: Fixed a small graphics problem with the scope when not in ADS mode F4-NG: Fixed reload audio Shard Grenade: Fixed a small graphics problems with the grenade model Many thanks to those who sent in bug reports to us in Discord: https://discordapp.com/invite/earthfall

Greetings, Heroes of Earthfall - We know it has been a while since we last posted an update about the plans for the game and for that, we really appreciate all your patience and support. Most of you have been incredibly understanding and let us know you had our backs. Thanks so much for that! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/290488e742382600bccbc63dd2b6c899edcb6eed.jpg Normally we’d list specific fixes, but in this build the biggest update was to make the jump from Unreal 4.16 to 4.21. The engine jump introduces widespread improvements across the board, touching every aspect of the game, so we decided to cover the high-level changes that we were responsible for, specifically:

• Performance improvements in both graphical rendering and in the game logic code
• HDR mode now renders correctly
• For Xbox users, the game will now identify Xbox One X and Xbox One S consoles and provide 4K and HDR as appropriate
• The graphics on both PlayStation and Xbox are greatly improved

Of course, there are many bug fixes in the engine itself, so players who used to have odd, one-off configuration issues may now find those issues resolved. In addition to the above-mentioned fixes, we also have some new features:

• A new enemy that combines a Beast and a Blackout
• A new Invasion map take takes place at the Service Station from Breakdown

We also changed the level 3 Health perk so that now it generates your health up to 35% (was 15%). Please Note: this update is currently applied to PC on the Beta Branch of Steam only - other platforms coming soon. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/c28280abd930ab6624b1bba7f2f00b74ac1da875.jpg WARNING: Switching to the beta branch may reset progress on any locked achievements. Please access the beta build on PC by taking the following steps:

• Go into your Steam Library
• Right click on Earthfall and select Properties
• Select the Beta tab at the top
• Click the “Select the Beta you would like to opt into” and select “beta”
• The beta version should begin downloading

To go back to Live, just follow the same instructions and select “None – opt out of all beta programs”. If you have any questions or need support, you can find the team in our Discord channel: https://discordapp.com/invite/earthfall or message us directly at https://earthfall.freshdesk.com/support/home. Thank you!

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/675d2b15f50bbf2e7f5d07422527464cb4f02581.jpg Greetings everyone! It has been a great month since the launch of the Invasion Update. We continue to work on new things, but we wanted to release a small update before the holidays that should resolve a couple issues as well as add some fun content to the game. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/c408ee03269c06f3f8ff1c2d42472e021f9842c6.jpg We have added some free content including the new Mixer skins as well as raised the max level to 65 with each new level providing new unlockable items.

• New Character Skin: Spacesuit
• New Character Skin: Mixer
• New Weapons Skin: Glintec – Blue
• New Weapons Skin: Glintec – Orange
• New Weapons Skin: MP5 – Space Age 01
• New Weapons Skin: Golden Guns
• New Weapons Charm: Key
• New Weapons Charm: Sapper
• New Weapons Charm: Thresher
• New Weapons Charm: Whiplash
• New Weapons Charm: Beast

We have also finished the revamped weapon audio with melee weapons getting the update in this update. All new sounds for for the crushing melee attacks. We have resolved a handful of issues, the largest being a refactor to our save system on PC. After reviewing it, we have made the decision to disable Steam Cloud at this time.

• Refactored user save system on PC.
• Revelation: Fixed an F4-NG that could not be picked up
• The Diversion: Fixed an F4-NG that could not be picked up
• Raven Roost, WA: Fixed a problem in which low framerates could cause the helicopter supply drops to unexpectedly deliver extra supplies or no supplies.
• The Mines: Enemies should no longer clip through the mine door as it is opening
• The Mines: Made sure that the flame trap light is off when this trap is not in use
• The Mines: Fixed a problem that could cause aliens to get stuck in the side tunnel
• Invasion mode: The auto-turret traps can no longer be destroyed by Beast attacks.
• ‘Tis But A Scratch Skill: Fixed a problem where the game could end in a loss, even though you used this skill to self-revive.
• ‘Tis But A Scratch Skill: Using this skill to self-revive no longer plays some VO to thank your teammates.
• Grenadier Skill: Fixed a problem with not being able to pick up extra grenades as a client player.
• Akimbo MP5s Skill: Picking up another MP5 while already dual-wielding MP5s now gives one MP5’s worth of ammo, rather than completely reloading both.
• Fixed a crash that could occur when opening the Lore UI
• Added a brief damage immunity to players who have just been revived
• Fixed a movement problem when joining a game and taking over a character that is already on a ladder
• Fixed the Blackout, Sapper, and Whiplash to use the vaporize effect when killed by a Valkyrie.
• Killing a Fire Sapper with a flamethrower no longer plays irrelevant VO

We continue to talk about what we are doing next, and look forward to sharing more about our plans in 2019, so stay tuned!

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/62d1acd09d1b9aa5ade193cdd7b53c339ba90569.jpg The Free Weekend for Earthfall has started! Tell your friend and invite them to fight the alien invasion! During the free weekend Earthfall will be 66% OFF, so now is the perfect time to buy! Last night we released a hotfix that fixed a couple of issues including:

• Progress towards the Commando skill now counts all boss kills (not just kills with apex weapons)
• Fixed a framerate problem in Invasion maps when the language is Russian, Japanese, Korean, or Chinese.

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/62d1acd09d1b9aa5ade193cdd7b53c339ba90569.jpg Earthfall will be free all weekend on Steam! Starting on November 15th at 10 AM Pacific through November 19th at 10 AM Pacific, players from around the world can join together to fight the alien invasion! New to Earthfall? This is the perfect time to buy Earthfall and fight the aliens! During the free weekend promotion, Earthfall will be 66% OFF! Try out all the new content included in the Invasion Update!

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/f63aff03fad5d8778633ff6e91db6f0a397b8c4f.jpg The Invasion Update is out now! In this FREE update we have Invasion Mode, our twist on horde mode, Player Progression, Player Skills, totally redone weapon sound effects by Academy Award-nominated sound designer, new player skins, new player outfits, new weapon skins, weapon charms and so much more! Read all about the update here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WXVOWHRXGc And until November 1st, Earthfall is currently 70% off during the Steam Halloween Sale! So now is the perfect time for new players to jump in and fight the alien invasion!

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/b06f1c68504bce9e17b7ecf112d845c9103bb131.jpg Happy Halloween! To celebrate Halloween and tomorrow's release of the largest update to Earthfall, the Invasion Update we have slashed the price! Grab Earthfall for 70% off right now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/415590/Earthfall/ Act quickly because this sale doesn't last long! Sale ends November 1st!

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/38340786f0ccf9bfdcfb6a08e4af79fcb46fdbe3.jpg We have been working hard all month and excited that the most significant update to Earthfall, the Invasion Update will be launching on October 30th! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/61199c628d0e61d307a85c13e70534d21851fcd7.jpg The Invasion Update adds tons of community requested features including Invasion Mode, our twist on classic horde mode, a new player progression system, player skills, in-game perks, new player outfits, new player skins, new weapon skins and redone weapon audio! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/de2ba80e7d6e7234bdc5ebe0a976e81dd064e29a.jpg We are excited for you to get your hands on it next week! So be prepared for the invasion!

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/57b34e2180c63770591784ec5a250750bccafde9.jpg We are serious about supporting Earthfall! With the upcoming Invasion Update coming out later month we will be adding Player Progression, Player Perks & Skills, Invasion Mode which is our twist on horde mode, new player skins, and outfits. But we didn't stop there, we wanted to take Earthfall to the next level, specifically in the weapon audio. So we asked around and search and found what we think is the best sound design team in the world, Formosa Group. It is hard to argue based on their work which spans across games, movies and television including Uncharted, God of War, Mass Effect, John Wick 1, 2 and the upcoming 3, Deadpool 2, Blade Runner 2049 and Game of Thrones. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKbSSxJ_Bn0 The team at Formosa Interactive took on the task to take the Earthfall weapon audio to the next level with Academy Award-nominated Alan Rankin taking charge with the weapons. His background in game audio goes all the way back to working on Quake 2 and a huge gamer himself! We also wanted to give you a tease of the new Invasion mode, which is our twist on horde mode. Survive each wave and set up traps to help you survive a little longer. We will be talking more about Invasion mode very soon! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/cb355058cc3877501f9c5ac5f736f6f2334e92b6.jpg https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/d484d7d56b8c4d6d3b63067e96cc02528d82bb4f.jpg https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/cf4a2ca905fdc68cc2fca2dcf57f30d290e66612.jpg Each and every day we continue to take Earthfall to the next level and we are excited for you to get your hands on the upcoming Invasion Update later this month. We continue to listen to what the community wants out of Earthfall moving forward and always open to your feedback. Thanks for the continued support and go kill some aliens!

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/a76bda3df96496b1d7a864085aa15407683665d1.jpg Time to blow some aliens up! The Militia Update for Earthfall is now available on Steam. This includes the new grenade launcher which can let you destroy the incoming alien invasion. We have also added some new hunting and camo inspired outfits and weapon skins. All for free! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFeLcdVzaE0 https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/1f54ea64fd48be613b745f098c5fd3e053a6f2f2.jpg We really looked over what fans were suggesting, and a heavy weapon kept coming up in conversations and posts online. We wanted to do something a little different and were inspired by some new military weapons given Earthfall takes place in the near future. The grenade launcher has a punishing primary fire, but those wanting to do some extra fun damage you can use the alt-fire and drop a shell right in the middle of a group of aliens and watch it explode a second later. We feel it really add something to the arsenal in Earthfall and makes it worth going back and trying out each level! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/7827a1cd49ec4e7b8332857d2c10e477d17dd77e.jpg We know the fans wanted more variety in the way they looked in-game. We started thinking where survivors would find weapons, and sporting goods stores kept coming up, which have tons of apparel including camo and hunting gear. So we figured let's add that to Earthfall. Each character has their own outfit with camo and warning orange. Additionally, we have included some camo inspired weapon skins for those wanting to change up the look of your weapon. This update is a little smaller, but that has allowed us to really focus our efforts on next months Invasion Update, our most significant update to Earthfall.

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/b0a7d85af4bb30ea5000feec8b832fa62e3c46d5.jpg We are excited to announce that the Inferno Update for Earthfall is now available for FREE on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Steam. With this update, players can access a brand new level, Inferno, which has the player surrounded by a forest fire as the aliens approach. You must work as a team to survive and use all the weapons you can find, including the new xP9D Compact SMG. Players looking for a little individuality will be thrilled with the new Fire Themed Weapon Skins and new player skins. All available for free! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/cd3ad152734cbe12f629017b1326026755677cdc.jpg Since the launch of Earthfall, we have listened to the community for issues and features. There are hundreds of fixes and updates included in the Inferno Update including resolving a performance issue with the Glintec Sniper Rifle, various Achievement issues, PlayStation 4 voice issues, and customization selections not saving correctly. These are just a few of the items included with the Inferno Update! Read the entire changelist below. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/361dd25d2f0c1b34021ff4f6975f432fb867ec55.jpg https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/d5ff45c459f38265740e3b23ef3c0f0a0e145a76.jpg We didn't stop there, we also made some other quality of life changes to improve the overall quality of Earthfall. One community request was something we’ve wanted to fix for a long time: Drone hit reactions. We went back and tweaked the hit reactions to make them look and feel more grounded. We are happy with the results, tell us what you think! The Inferno Update is just the first free update for Earthfall with Militia and Invasion coming soon! For all the latest news and updates on Earthfall progress make sure you follow @EarthfallGame on Twitter, Like Earthfall on Facebook and talk with fans and the development team on the Official Earthfall Discord. Earthfall Inferno Changelist:

• New Inferno Map
• Added xP9D Compact SMG
• Added Fire Spitter Enemy
• Fixed performance on Glintec Sniper Rifle
• Added Fire Weapon Skins
• New reaction animations for enemies
• Weapon and character customizations now save
• Resolved issue causing the cursor to move without controller being touched
• Added Fire Sapper Enemy
• Added AFK timer to player lobby
• Fixed settings to save even after relaunching
• Fixed collision of van in high ping scenarios
• Updated gun skins to display correctly for join in-progress players
• Updated revive animation to sync correctly
• Added Welding Torch for Inferno
• Updated Smoke and Fire FXs
• Added D-Pad support for scrolling through customizable items
• Fixed issue not allowing clients to chat in lobbies
• Fixed issue when in ADS the 'x' from the main reticle stays on the screen.
• Updated AI to prevent safe zone in Revelation near the drawbridge
• Fixed Thresher animation and logic when player is pinned
• Fixed Sapper blood spawning in mid air after death
• Resolved delay on Valkyrie Plasma Ball explosion
• Updated Harbinger audio playing correctly on clients
• Updated master volume to include car alarms
• Performance optimization for Sapper
• Fixed logic that prevented throwing grenades on medium or low video quality in rare occasions
• Updated FX for Heavy Drone
• Fixed issue causing players to get stuck in Extermination
• Updated Harbinger sound to be heard correctly on all clients
• Fixed collision in Breakdown that caused players to fall through the world
• Fixed issue related to Valkyrie effects display to clients
• Fixed audio issue with Reaper between host and client
• Fixed seeing through Glintec and CVA
• Updated performance and lighting on prefabs in Radio Silence
• Updated various sound effects in Extermination
• Updated visibility of satchel charges in Extermination
• Updated Thresher for performance and animation
• Updated Sapper gas and audio to sync correctly
• Updated Harbinger audio from getting stuck playing after firing
• Updated Turret audio to be audible in 3rd person
• Not all Clients are hearing the Reaper firing audio
• Fixed issue in Breakdown causing players to get stuck
• Fixed issue in Trailer Park causing players to fall through the world
• Fixed issue related to Jonas’ beard
• Fixed collision on birch trees in Suburbs
• Fixed pathing for Blackout in Revelation
• Fixed issue in audio repeating when joining an AI player with a shotgun
• Fixed issue related to player getting "Cannot carry more than one Harbinger" message when they are not holding a Harbinger
• Updated prefab floating in Radio Silence
• Updated collision on prefab in Extermination
• Resolved inconsistency in Grace between in-game and lore entry

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/16e11f5ff7e77a973c5847f40d6ac7f49b6d7ea2.jpg One of the most requested items from the community has been for us to add more weapons to Earthfall. We had TONS of ideas during development and even more suggestions from fans on what type of weapons we should add to Earthfall next. With the upcoming Inferno Update, we are excited to be adding a Compact SMG to your arsenal. The xP9D is a Compact SMG that punishes the alien invaders with a high firing rate and a large clip. Make sure you get close to your target and shoot in bursts to maximize your damage. Need a little more accuracy? Use the red dot scope to help you nail that thresher or get a headshot on an incoming drone swarm. Even with the large clip, the ammo goes quickly to make every shot count! With the addition of the xP9D, it is a perfect time to go back through each level and look for ammo crates that include the XP9D as well as weapon printers that have been updated allowing you and other survivors to print it to fight against the alien invasion. Look for the xP9D, new skins, and a new level in the upcoming Inferno Update for Earthfall coming soon. Stay tuned for all the latest news on Earthfall by following @EarthfallGame on Twitter, Liking Earthfall on Facebook and joining the Official Earthfall Discord to chat with other players and the development team.

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/c9a25529e7ba6b7e67c2a28f33a5615fde73f7ec.jpg It has been a couple of weeks since the release of Earthfall. In that time, we went over all the feedback we could find on Earthfall. Every post, every review, every tweet, every suggestion and so on. After many internal meetings and discussions, we are excited to announce the Earthfall roadmap for the next couple months. This is just the first round of planned updates with each month's update including a mixture of fan-requested features, new modes, new missions, new weapons, new cosmetic items and bug fixes. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/b0a7d85af4bb30ea5000feec8b832fa62e3c46d5.jpg Our first release the Inferno Update will include a new mission, Inferno. This mission provides a unique experience with entirely new enemy variants, fire spitter and fire sapper. To fight these enemies you can equip yourself with a new weapon, a compact SMG, to mow down the oncoming enemies. Additionally look for new player and weapon skins as well as many quality of life bug fixes. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/590d288409c027038f24ec53c56014552770eb1c.jpg Our second update, the Militia Update, has our survivors raiding a bunker with what every survivalist needs, camouflage clothing, camouflage weapon skins, and a grenade launcher. Yes, a grenade launcher! The perfect weapon to fight against the alien invasion. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/7946fb5fd0293597e4dc1a2a5826d8343c2041ab.jpg Our third update is our largest, the Invasion Update. This update will radically change Earthfall with the inclusion of Player Progression. Players can earn experience to unlock new cosmetic items and player abilities. That is a significant update by itself, but we wanted to do more so we are adding Horde Mode to Earthfall. Fight against the alien invasion with your friends online over and over again in four new Horde Mode maps. As you can see, we have a lot planned, and this is just the start of our post-release support for Earthfall. We want to grow Earthfall over time, and we need your support and feedback to help make it great. Please join the Earthfall Discord and chat with the development team and other players and make your suggestions and vote up other fan ideas on ideas.earthfall.com. We are listening! We are incredibly grateful for your continued support.

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/6e4d0ae74bbfa069503e8bc3fa2a3f2cd38b81e9.jpg Greetings Earthfall fans! We are near finalizing our post-release roadmap. We met as a team and talked about various ideas, we looked over reviews and have read all the comments here, on Discord and our social pages. But we wanted to make sure you all can share and vote for your ideas. Go to ideas.earthfall.com to submit things you want to see our of future updates in Earthfall, as well as vote for other submissions.

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/a2f188d0c7ca97285a77a68102588427e095a285.jpg Earthfall is out! Today is the day we have been waiting for two years to hit. Tons of blood, sweat, and tears went into making Earthfall what it is today as well as a fantastic amount of support from the community that supported us during Early Access. We sincerely can't thank everyone who bought Earthfall and participated in Early Access. Make sure you check out the exclusive Early Access skin! Now that we are out, we are starting to focus on post-release content! We have some great idea of what we can do, but we want to hear what you think we should be doing next! So make sure you tell us here on Steam, via the Official Earthfall Discord, or the Official Earthfall Forums and allow other users to upvote it!

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/290488e742382600bccbc63dd2b6c899edcb6eed.jpg Teamwork is necessary for a great co-op game, and the best way to build teamwork is via voice chat! Today we are happy to release an update that turns on the built-in voice chat for Earthfall. Take on the invasion and talk strategy with your friends or make some new ones in a Quick Match game. We want all players to have fun playing Earthfall and we are very excited to enable this highly requested feature. With launch just a couple days away on July 13th, we still want to hear your feedback and always wanting to hear what you want from Earthfall now and as we start working on post-release content! Make sure you post your feedback and suggestions here on Steam, chat with us on the Official Earthfall Discord or head over to the Official Earthfall Forums and let others upvote your suggestions!

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/63a5ae8e0ca8436aed63844bae24b106731901b0.jpg We have been teasing it for a bit now, we have heard from our Early Access supporters, and today we are ready to announce that the Deluxe Edition and the Hazmat Pack for Earthfall are both coming to Steam! https://thumbs.gfycat.com/ShadowyLeafyGander-size_restricted.gif For those new to Earthfall, the Deluxe Edition is the perfect way to get all the launch content in one purchase. It includes Earthfall and the Hazmat Pack for $39.99. For those that already bought Earthfall in Early Access but also want the Hazmat Pack, you can purchase it separately for $9.99. Inspired by biohazard protocols seen in your favorite movies and TV shows, the Hazmat Pack gives you hazmat outfits for all characters with four colors to pick from allowing you to keep the alien blood off your nice clothes. Additionally, for those wanting some weapon flare, 12 weapon skins are included in the Hazmat Pack. The Hazmat Pack will retail for $9.99 and is also included in the Deluxe Edition. So either way, you get everything! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/3e7475157b07b194c444881483fdb91cfb487b06.jpg

About Post-Launch Content

As the launch date for Earthfall gets closer and closer, we want everyone to know that we plan on supporting Earthfall with more content after we launch. We know from other games that selling new game content such as levels can really fragment the multiplayer base and make it harder to play with your friends. We think that’s lame so we’re happy to announce that all gameplay related content will be FREE. That means all future levels and all future modes will be free updates for everyone that purchases Earthfall, no matter which edition or platform you buy and play. We also have heard from many players that they want the ability to change the look of their character and we are happy to announce that we will release paid outfit packs and free weapon skins. The Hazmat Pack is the first of the paid outfits with more coming. For those wanting a different look than the default outfit you’ve already seen on our characters in Early Access, we are adding for launch a new base outfit of jeans and t-shirts that will support various free skins later on. It has been a long development cycle and we are excited to take the next step into post-launch content for Earthfall. We want you to know that July 13th is just the starting point of more levels, more modes, more outfits and more kicking alien butt! Do you have ideas you want to see in post-launch content? Make sure you tell us here on Steam, via our Official Discord Channel, or the Official Earthfall Forums and allow other users to upvote it!

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/7f0c9ba8d9435cf9904a6364d19725db55b34f96.jpg So we have been quite the last couple weeks as we prepare for launch on July 13th. We have fixed tons of issues, improved performance and added voice chat. We hope to release an update before launch to get some extra eyes on these features, so look for an update very soon! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/5e4aa2532d25b0a735d695f19f01814b56ddd44b.jpg

Chat with the Dev Team on Discord

Join the Official Earthfall Discord channel! Chat with developers and fans from around the world! Ask a question! Tell us what you think! LFG? This is the perfect place to find others to play Earthfall with! Join now and say hello!

Party Pack & More

Being a four-player co-op game one of the most requested things through Early Access has been the ability to buy a four pack! Today we are happy to announce that we have it! You can now buy Earthfall directly from our website. Head over to earthfall.com and click the buy button.

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/83205a9587256dc0b173636194cc0c4da8dc57e7.jpg We need your help! Starting at 4 PM PDT on Wednesday, May 30, please fire up Earthfall to help us stress test Earthfall. As we get closer to the release of Earthfall in July we need your help identifying any last issues and make sure that we have a smooth launch! This is the first planned Stress Test, with more coming in the next following weeks prior to the launch on July 13. Be prepared and join the Official Earthfall Discord this Wednesday, May 30 at 4 PM PDT to find other players to play Earthfall with during the stress test and talk to developers, but most of all have fun fighting the alien invasion for a couple of hours while we monitor.

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/dc9e6545190fd9dc564ff91002f56c8d17f4ed55.jpg Happy Memorial Day Weekend Earthfall fans! Just in time for the 3-day holiday (at least here in the US) we are proud to deliver what is honestly a massive patch, with a ton of improvements, updates, and bug fixes leading up to our big release on July 13th!

Perf Improvements

We continue to work tirelessly on improving perf across the board, and this update is no exception. We have made significant optimizations to all core systems of the game. Art, FX, Audio and AI performance tuning, as well as some bug fixing, should have those folks struggling to keep a steady framerate seeing significant gains and noticeable improvements. We are not done, and we will keep at it, but players should feel the differences immediately!

Mixer Fixes/Update

We recently unveiled our Mixer integration as part of Mixer’s one-year anniversary. It’s chaotic to say the least, with viewers able to spawn enemies, weapons, and more using their mixer currency. This update fixes some issues with some of the buttons not working (the grenade and Valkyrie buttons now work!), as well as some under-the-hood improvements. Bosses now start on cool down, giving hapless players a shot to getting going before they get creamed. In addition to the initial cooldowns, we now also link the cooldowns on specials and bosses, so, sorry, no more 2 bosses and 4 specials all at the same time. This mode is not for the weak of heart, but incredibly fun to watch! Try at your own risk 😉.

Audio Improvements

We HEARD you! Along with the significant performance optimizations and bug fixes mentioned above, we also started focusing in on tuning each and every sound in the game! We did another massive pass at the weapons and we are sure you will be excited to hear the results. We also did a ton of work around alien sounds, so expect to get scared out of your mind when you hear all of their signature audio, and now you can figure out where they are coming from before they eat you! We also polished the overall mix of the game! Like how they do it in film, we went into the studio and made sure that explosions were massive, aliens were creepy, the music gets you all tense and tingly, all while still being able to hear the new delicious weapon sounds. Not an easy task to say the least. We salute you Michael Bay!

Weapons Improvements

Along with audio improvements for every single weapon, we have been hard at work tuning each weapon experience, including adding recoil to all the weapons which was a big community request. We made some significant changes to the Valkyrie as well, including making this a primary weapon, so you can hold it in place of your primary and still rock a Harbinger! You still can’t reload it, but it’s a devastating combo. It also received both FX and Audio improvements and it’s, well, badass. Give it a try! Speaking of devastating, the landmines were less than that, but that has all changed, as both the effect radius and overall damage have been buffed significantly. Many, many more minor tweaks were made as well, and we are still working on some big improvements for our next patch (still super-secret but awesome). Stay tuned!

Summary

All in all, over 2000 different bugs, optimizations, improvements and features are included in the update. Wow! We love hearing your feedback, so keep it coming. Keep posting here, on the Official Earthfall Forums and chat with developers and fans on the Official Discord Channel. We are listening!

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/5486ba6cb0fead6794420e55d7b7014652a4631f.jpg Greetings fans! Earlier this week we announced Earthfall’s July 13, 2018 release date! As we near the completion of the shipping version of Earthfall we’ll be raising the price from $14.99 to the retail release price of $29.99 starting on June 8, 2018. Earthfall wouldn't be where it is today without the support of our community during Early Access. From all the positive comments, constructive criticism, and overwhelming support at events like PAX and Gamescom, you have helped us craft a game that we are all proud of here at Holospark. June 8th will be your last day to get Earthfall for the low low price of $14.99! It’s a perfect time to pick up extra keys for your friends to get everyone in for an epic four player co-op experience or finally getting that key for yourself. But development doesn't end here! We will continue to listen to your feedback as we transition to our final release and post-launch support. Make sure you keep posting to the Steam Community, the Official Earthfall Forums and join the Official Discord Channel and talk with other fans and the development team.

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/ac5a8c8dae689d43b668740fde790cfef62a62e2.jpg We are excited to announce that Earthfall will be releasing on July 13, 2018, on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Steam, with Gearbox Publishing distributing the game to physical retailers. After two years of hard work, we are near the finish line. Even with all that hard work, we couldn't have gotten here if it hadn't been for the tremendous support from our fans that supported us through Early Access and we can't wait for console owners to get their hands on it! Watch our new trailer on Youtube. Earthfall will be available on July 13, 2018, for $29.99, with an exclusive Deluxe Edition also available for $39.99 which will include exclusive character hazmat outfits and weapon skins. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/c2b2f6e065c49a23603bcb5e3bb4b6d3e51cffc3.jpg Make sure you join our community! Chat with fans and developers on the Official Earthfall Discord and follow @EarthfallGame on Twitter and Like Earthfall on Facebook for all the latest news on Earthfall.

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/8f715e9af57c898aeb1593f12da7f52fc4e51c2e.jpg Our bags packed and we’re on our way to Boston for PAX East to show off Earthfall! It has been an exciting last couple months with our February and March updates and our new trailer announcing that Earthfall is coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4 this Spring. With all this going on we're excited to show the fans at PAX East the latest version of Earthfall! We want everyone to stop by the Earthfall Booth (Booth #10055) to play the latest version of Earthfall and to take a selfie at the drone statue, but we also want you to take Earthfall home with you! Just for PAX East, we are selling a very special Earthfall Bundle that includes a Steam Key for Earthfall and a limited edition Earthfall Beast Pin for only $15! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/7334c8c1dd1ae2340427cbf53e2f08f756972bcc.jpg For those wanting to check out the latest version of Earthfall, we have partnered with Origin PC and Corsair to have 16 stations running on the latest and greatest hardware available! Speaking of Corsair, we’re thrilled to be part of the PAX East Corsair Scavenger Hunt this year. So be sure stop by our booth learn the secret code for a chance to win fabulous prizes from Corsair! We can't wait to see old fans that have supported us in Early Access and make new fans all while having fun playing Earthfall together. So make sure you stop by the Earthfall booth at PAX East! For all the latest news on Earthfall, make sure you follow @EarthfallGame on Twitter and Like Earthfall on Facebook.

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/8f715e9af57c898aeb1593f12da7f52fc4e51c2e.jpg Our bags packed and we’re on our way to Boston for PAX East to show off Earthfall! It has been an exciting last couple months with our February and March updates and our new trailer announcing that Earthfall is coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4 this Spring. With all this going on we're excited to show the fans at PAX East the latest version of Earthfall! We want everyone to stop by the Earthfall Booth (Booth #10055) to play the latest version of Earthfall and to take a selfie at the drone statue, but we also want you to take Earthfall home with you! Just for PAX East, we are selling a very special Earthfall Bundle that includes a Steam Key for Earthfall and a limited edition Earthfall Beast Pin for only $15! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/7334c8c1dd1ae2340427cbf53e2f08f756972bcc.jpg For those wanting to check out the latest version of Earthfall, we have partnered with Origin PC and Corsair to have 16 stations running on the latest and greatest hardware available! Speaking of Corsair, we’re thrilled to be part of the PAX East Corsair Scavenger Hunt this year. So be sure stop by our booth learn the secret code for a chance to win fabulous prizes from Corsair! We can't wait to see old fans that have supported us in Early Access and make new fans all while having fun playing Earthfall together. So make sure you stop by the Earthfall booth at PAX East! For all the latest news on Earthfall, make sure you follow @EarthfallGame on Twitter and Like Earthfall on Facebook.

http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28135367/4edf76986cca132fea249d9ab7d250bf61a21907.jpg Greetings Earthfall Fans! We have been working hard the last couple weeks on updates so much that we haven't been able to have very much fun recently. So what better way to have some fun than to play some missions with the Earthfall Community. Starting tomorrow at 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM PDT, members of the Earthfall development team will be jumping in to play some missions. And we will be doing this every Tuesday for the next couple weeks. Head over to our Discord Channel to chat and set up missions. See you tomorrow at 3:30 PM!