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ITER-8 Patch Notes & News

Hotfix 1.0.3

Damian | Fireshine Gamessteam_community_announcementspatchnotes

138d ago

Fixed bugs and improvements

If the player, right before the lava biome, was in a 3D location, connected both lasers to the monument, and boarded the drill ship, the camera after the rotation animation did not follow the drill ship and instead moved to a random location. After restarting the game, the lava biome was not rotated, which blocked further progression.

The fix ensures that if the player is outside a 3D location, the camera skips the rotation animation and follows the drill ship instead.

After killing an enemy, the particles flying toward the base now have reduced glow.

Hotfix 1.0.3

Damian | Fireshine Gamessteam_community_announcementspatchnotes

138d ago

Fixed bugs and improvements

If the player, right before the lava biome, was in a 3D location, connected both lasers to the monument, and boarded the drill ship, the camera after the rotation animation did not follow the drill ship and instead moved to a random location. After restarting the game, the lava biome was not rotated, which blocked further progression.

The fix ensures that if the player is outside a 3D location, the camera skips the rotation animation and follows the drill ship instead.

After killing an enemy, the particles flying toward the base now have reduced glow.

Hotfix 1.0.2

Damian | Fireshine Gamessteam_community_announcementspatchnotes

147d ago

Fixed the following issues:

Frames limiter added (120fps)
Fixed a visual bug that caused a bright white light to cover the screen after killing the 3rd boss, making the game unplayable.
Using the Main Menu button in the Pause menu caused some random issues when the player selected Continue. The button is hidden for now while we investigate
Fixed an issue where players using uncommon keyboards were unable to move their character

ITER-8 Is Out Now!

Damian | Fireshine Gamessteam_community_announcements

149d ago

Congratulations, Operator.

You’ve officially been cleared to begin work.

ITER-8 is available now on Steam!

Our roguelite mining and tower defense mashup is ready for deployment, and the ITER Corporation is counting on you to get the job done.

Even better: to celebrate launch, ITER-8 is available at a 25% discount for a limited time.

Play ITER-8 now

Mandatory Training Video

Before beginning your shift, please review the following training material provided by ITER Corporation:

Failure to watch may result in reduced operational efficiency.

ITER-8 Launch Bundles

The ITER Corporation knows efficiency is everything, so why stop at one Operator? ITER-8 is available in special bundles with other missions for maximum resource extraction (and fun)

ITER-8 x Wall World 2

ITER-8 x Drill Core

Each bundle comes with a 10% discount, because even in space, the Company likes a good deal.

Get them while you can your replacements are counting on you!

Welcome to the Vertical Ventures Department

You have been randomly selected for an exciting new role.

Pilot your mech-drill into colossal Pillars, mine valuable resources, and return to base to defend company property from hostile mechanoids.

If you fail, don’t worry. Your replacement will pick up where you left off.

In ITER-8, you’ll:

⛏ Drill deep into massive Pillars to uncover valuable resources 🤖 Defend your base with turrets and firepower against waves of enemies ⚡ Unlock upgrades and abilities to mine faster and survive longer 🔁 Embrace iteration. Every Operator is expendable, every run pushes the mission forward

The goal? Reach the top of the Pillar.

No matter how many Operators it takes.

Steam Tower Defense Fest – Today at 6pm GMT

Attention, Operators: ITER-8 has been enlisted in Steam’s Tower Defense Fest, kicking off today at 6pm GMT.

Deploy turrets. Defend company property. Survive waves of hostile mechanoids.

It’s perfect timing to show off your defensive skills while mining those pillars.

Remember, Operator

In space, no one can hear you scream. And screaming is a waste of valuable company time.

Now get back to work.

Start your shift in ITER-8 TODAY!

ITER-8 is launching March 9th!

Megsteam_community_announcements

166d ago

// Begin Transmission Operators, we have some exciting news! The wait is almost over - your courageous duties of mining the pillar and defending our homeland are approaching...

ITER-8 will be launching on Steam March 9th!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157539/499a5cec0f1dcb9c39b04616824f082c291a85ab.gif If you'd like to get some practice in beforehand at gathering materials, blasting enemies, and trying not to die, you can check out our demo. Which leads us nicely to our next point...

The ITER-8 demo has had an upgrade!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157539/0325f39ab7c7fbe352d89f77233641e4f9118898.gif We'll be part of Steam Next Fest, and we've been working hard behind the scenes at polishing our demo so it's even more satisfying. There's been some UI and game performance improvements, and you can read the full list below: Secondary weapon changes: Old version: rocket launcher and artillery. New version: tesla coil Device changes: Old version: Improved path and Emp. New version: Improved path and Drones factory Localised into: English French German Spanish - Spain Japanese Polish Portuguese - Brazil Russian Simplified Chinese Ukrainian Thanks for all your support, and we'll see you at the surface very soon! //End Transmission

Demo update!

Megsteam_community_announcements

295d ago

Attention, Operator! Your job just got safer a little easier. We've listened to your feedback and made some necessary tweaks and changes to the demo, making your mission to the surface even more streamlined (but unfortunately for you, still just as dangerous). Play the demo here.

Today's improvements:

Balancing: - Voxels on lower floors made weaker to increase the initial run speed. - Voxels in 3D locations are now weaker. - Brightness increased in 3D locations. - Defence structure node now moves much faster. - Weather events trigger less often - AA turret now rotates much faster. - All defence structures have 20% more damage. - Various other balancing changes. - Numerous bugs fixed. Settings and accessibility: - Gamepad is now fully supported - New graphic and performance settings added in the main menu Improvements: - New visuals and audio for fast travel combos - Various improvements to the tutorial and onboarding We hope you enjoy these adjustments to your workplace. Thank you for your continued service! (Please note this new update to the demo will override previous progress!)

ITER-8 is in the Convergence Showcase!

Damian | Fireshine Gamessteam_community_announcements

321d ago

Congratulations, Operator! You’ve been reassigned to the Convergence Showcase.

The ITER Corporation is thrilled to announce that ITER-8 is officially part of Convergence, putting our expendable workforce right where it belongs (under the spotlight).

If you haven’t already, now’s the perfect time to jump into the free demo and experience what makes ITER-8 tick:

Drill into massive Pillars to extract vital resources
Defend your base with turrets and firepower
Unlock upgrades and abilities to dig deeper and last longer
Embrace failure, every worker is expendable, every iteration pushes the mission forward

The Convergence showcase starts on the 18th of September at 7:30pm BST https://www.convergenceshowcase.com/

Your mission is simple: Mine. Defend. Upgrade. Die. Repeat.

Join the new ITER-8 Steam playtest!

Megsteam_community_announcements

364d ago

//Begin Transmission Attention, operators! There's two pieces of big news from Corporate that we'd like to relay: 1) ITER is now ITER-8. They think it sounds cool. Moving on. 2) The ITER-8 playtest is now live on Steam! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2832310/ITER8/

Suit up and make your way to the Drill Ship!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157539/86bb16ff5d09dbcf53a648e7c8c17208e66dca9d.gif This playtest will give you access to the perfectly safe winter biome and ITER-8's first boss. You'll be able to try your hand at mining, upgrading your weapons, and most importantly, defending company property from enemy attacks. If you enjoy the playtest, wonderful! Welcome to the team. If you don't enjoy the playtest, tough.* Your service is non-negotiable. Best of luck out there, operators! We'll see you (hopefully) on your (uncertain) return. //End Transmission {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157539/00c8ee2e792dfd3bf1a14da4c067760a45277244.gif *We are of course actively gathering feedback as we continue development, and your thoughts are super important to us! Please do let us know how you get on with the playtest. (HR states that legally we have to say "we greatly value your feedback" - but this time, we actually mean it.)

What You’ll Find in the ITER Demo (Now on Itch.io!)

Damian | Fireshine Gamessteam_community_announcements

428d ago

//Begin Transmission Operators! Your journey the surface awaits. We’ve just released a brand new video that shows off everything you can do in the ITER demo! (now live and free to play on Itch.io)

Watch the demo showcase video!

Play the free demo on Itch.io today!

Want more detail?

If you’re looking for a full breakdown of what’s packed into the demo - from tech upgrades to weather events, enemy types to replayability - we’ve got you covered. Read the full demo content breakdown in our previous blog. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2832310/view/509580675363374500?l=english //End Transmission

Brand New ITER Demo Now Live on Itch.io!

Damian | Fireshine Gamessteam_community_announcements

442d ago

Hey everyone! We’re excited to share that a brand new, free demo for ITER is now available to download and play on Itch.io, and this version will remain live indefinitely! Whether you're completely new to ITER or just itching to jump back in after the recent playtest, this version gives you a great slice of the surface loop, packed with content, polish, and replayability. Each run can take anywhere from 20 to 60 minutes, with around 4 to 8 hours of gameplay available depending on your approach. This demo represents roughly 15–20% of the full game and is built to be replayed, experimented with, and pushed to its limits.

🔗 Check out the ITER Itch.io page here!

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Demo Highlights

> Free to Play & No Time Limit

Experience the Demo at your own pace. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157539/d9b8a4141046453be81b2ca61ee9010659af34d6.gif

> Progress up to the First Boss Fight

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> Designed for Multiple Playthroughs

- Meta progression that unlocks new upgrades between runs. - Randomized abilities, weather events and temporary upgrades to keep each run fresh! - Tower upgrades that evolve how you defend your base. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157539/6a18a19e255339104ab24c9340ca697975c77dad.gif

> Enhanced Visuals and Improved Gameplay

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Let Us Know What You Think!

We’re always looking to hear from the community, so if you give the demo a try, please consider dropping your thoughts on the Steam Discussions, in our Discord or over in our Itch Community. We’d love to know how your runs went, what you enjoyed, and what you’d like to see more of. Thanks so much for your support, and we hope you enjoy your time on the surface!

Full Demo Content

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How to Download and Install the Demo

- Head over to https://fluckymachine.itch.io/iter

- Scroll down and click the Download Button to start the download

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- Extract the .Zip File

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- Open the Iter_ File

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- Run ITER.EXE

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ITER Playtest Has Ended, Thanks for Playing!

Damian | Fireshine Gamessteam_community_announcements

447d ago

Hey folks! Just a quick update, our public playtest for ITER has officially ended. A huge thank-you to everyone who jumped in, explored, mined, exploded, and gave us feedback. It’s been incredibly helpful, and we’re already working on the next phase. This won’t be the last time you’ll see ITER in playable form, more news and more updates are coming soon. Until next time! - The ITER Team

Attention Operators! The ITER Open Playtest is NOW LIVE.

Damian - Fireshine Gamessteam_community_announcements

453d ago

// Begin Transmission

Greetings, both current and prospective Operators! The ITER Corporation is pleased to announce that the Open Playtest for ITER will begin RIGHT NOW! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157539/17f3f70201c7904178a5831af55de9f5ca1145a5.png This is your privileged opportunity to get your hands dirty on the surface, experiencing the rigorous training regime (via our brand-new tutorial!) and proving your expendable worth by progressing up to your first major confrontation with the local unscheduled resistance.

How to Participate

Head to the ITER Steam Store Page to download the Open Playtest Demo and begin your contribution to the Undercity's survival effort. Remember, resources are scarce, and Operators are numerous. Don't let your potential go to waste!

Share Your Feedback

Besides the standard Resource Extraction and Defence protocols, your secondary objective is to provide VALUABLE FEEDBACK. ITER Corp values efficiency. We will look to enhance our operational procedures based on your unique surface experiences (assuming your experience report isn't lost in the data void upon your inevitable demise). Please utilise one of the following approved channels for submitting your feedback and operational insights:

- ITER Playtest Feedback Form

- Steam Discussion Forums

Thank you for your compliance. We look forward to hearing your feedback and are excited for you to experience ITER!

//End Transmission

Dev update: A look back (and forward!)

Megsteam_community_announcements

533d ago

//Begin Transmission Hey everyone! 👋 We just wanted to give you a little update and a look behind-the-scenes at where we're at with ITER! Firstly, a BIG thanks to everyone who took part in our playtest last November. Your comments have been super helpful, and we'll be continuing to build our game while taking your feedback on board. Thanks, Operators! 🚀

The Great Undercity has had an upgrade...

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157539/2717e88f84f4ec4d8c780139c76875e67095c04b.gif So far this year we've been hard at work on our survival space game, and we've been having loads of fun improving features and tweaking the art. We've been experimenting with the landscape of the Undercity, giving the environment more of an out-of-this-universe feel! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157539/2b4588745135abbb7c8a0610012772ae46a2de8c.png

A trip down memory lane!

We also thought it'd be cool to share some of the concept art and designs that we contemplated. Here's how our hard-working Operator buddy came to be: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157539/111ac7b24a30feaaae7dfac1ab15526d27543cc6.png We loved all these versions, but feel the final Operator looks humble, brave, and willing to get the job done! We also have some early concepts of the enemies that'll attack your base: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157539/39820386f6ce9b8451629330902a100724258e6e.png We'll share the final designs of these baddies in the near future! 🛸 In the meantime, we'll get back to building our game and making it as awesome as possible. Talk soon! - fluckyMachine //End Transmission

🚨Playtest Extended Through the Weekend! 🚨

damiansteam_community_announcements

616d ago

Good news, Operators! We’re extending the ITER playtest through the weekend to give even more of you a chance to suit up and dive into the action. Whether you've been mining tirelessly or haven’t had the chance to join yet, now’s the time to experience the game and provide your crucial feedback. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157539/42196dd9619fc8078d2ee1cc92c4168289710099.gif

Why Join the Playtest?

Get an early look at ITER and help us shape the game’s future.
Face the challenges of the surface. Mine, defend, and upgrade your way to success.
Have fun and contribute to making the Undercity’s restoration project the best it can be.

How to Participate

Visit our Steam page and click "Request Access" to join the playtest.
Download the playtest build and jump in to start exploring, mining, and battling your way through the surface.

Your Feedback Matters (and a chance to win a £25 Voucher!)

After playing, make sure to fill out the Playtest Feedback Form - your input is vital for improving the game. Everyone who submits the feedback form will be entered into a random draw to win a £25 Steam voucher! There’s still time to play, submit your thoughts, and take a shot at winning. Thank you to everyone who has already joined the playtest and shared their thoughts! This extension is your chance to refine your skills and help us perfect the game before it moves into its next phase. The Undercity is counting on you, Operators—good luck on the surface! - The ITER Team

The ITER Playtest is Live!

damiansteam_community_announcements

621d ago

Attention Operators, The time has come to suit up and take your first steps on the surface! The ITER playtest is now live, and we’re looking for brave Operators to join us in testing the game. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157539/73bec57b9ebf3be273157029ae39899b22fc8cf5.png

How to Join the Playtest

Joining the playtest is simple: 1. Head to our Steam Store Page. 2. Click the "Request Access" button on the playtest section. 3. The first 100 applicants will be automatically accepted, so act fast! Once you’re in, download the playtest build and start mining, defending, and upgrading your way through the harsh surface environment. Your feedback will help shape the future of ITER!

Help Us Improve the Game

We’d love to hear your thoughts after you’ve had a chance to play. Be sure to fill out our

Playtest Feedback Form

💡 Why fill out the form? 💡

Your feedback directly impacts the game’s development. One lucky Operator who fills out the form will win a £25 Steam Voucher! The winner will be chosen at random after the playtest ends, so don’t miss your chance to contribute and possibly win.

Need Help?

If you encounter any issues or bugs during the playtest, please report them on our Steam Community Hub, use the Playtest Feedback Form or join our Discord server to let us know. Thank you for helping us refine Journey to the Surface! Your bravery and insights are invaluable to the mission. Good luck, Operators - we’re counting on you. - ITER Corp

ITER Playtest Rescheduled to November 21st

damiansteam_community_announcements

630d ago

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//Begin Transmission

Attention, Operators! We have important news about your upcoming mission to the surface. During final preparations, our team encountered an unforeseen bug affecting gameplay stability. To ensure the smoothest possible experience, we’ve made the decision to delay the playtest by one week. The revised launch date to the surface is now set for Thursday, November 21st. This extra time will allow us to implement the necessary fixes, making sure you’ll be able to explore, exploit and excavate as much of the local material as possible. Thank you for your patience, Operator. This playtest is a critical step for ITER, and your efforts (and inevitable sacrifices) on the frontline are pivotal for the survival of future workers! Stay tuned for further updates, and don’t forget to join our Discord if you haven’t already! Check out the get roles channel to secure your Playtester role and receive communication when we’re ready to deploy. We look forward to your service! - ITER Corp

//End Transmission

Join the Upcoming Playtest on Discord!

damiansteam_community_announcements

632d ago

Greetings, Operators! We’re excited to announce that the first public playtest for ITER will be launching this Thursday within our official Discord! This is your chance to join ITER Corp’s ranks, venture to the surface, and get hands-on with the mission at hand. Whether you’re mining resources, defending the Undercity, or upgrading your gear, this mission is critical—and your role, while temporary, is essential. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157539/1c3cee6ae766bfd78fecc04307a98e4766a44d42.jpg

How to Join the Playtest:

Step 1: Join our official Discord server
Step 2: Head to the get roles channel and react to the post to obtain the Playtester role.
Step 3: Watch for updates on Thursday when the mission goes live. Our team will provide all details on how to participate.

Your bravery in facing the unknown is appreciated. And remember, each playtest Operator's feedback will be invaluable in helping us refine and perfect Journey to the Surface for future recruits. Don’t miss out on this chance to shape the frontline experience for all who follow. See you on the surface, Operator! - ITER Corp

ITER-8 news & patch notes

ITER-8 news & patch notes

ITER-8 is available now on Steam!

Play ITER-8 now

Mandatory Training Video

ITER-8 Launch Bundles

Welcome to the Vertical Ventures Department

Steam Tower Defense Fest – Today at 6pm GMT

Remember, Operator

ITER-8 will be launching on Steam March 9th!

The ITER-8 demo has had an upgrade!

Today's improvements:

Suit up and make your way to the Drill Ship!

Watch the demo showcase video!

Play the free demo on Itch.io today!

Want more detail?

🔗 Check out the ITER Itch.io page here!

Demo Highlights

> Free to Play & No Time Limit

> Progress up to the First Boss Fight

> Designed for Multiple Playthroughs

> Enhanced Visuals and Improved Gameplay

Let Us Know What You Think!

Full Demo Content

How to Download and Install the Demo

- Head over to https://fluckymachine.itch.io/iter

- Scroll down and click the Download Button to start the download

- Extract the .Zip File

- Open the Iter_ File

- Run ITER.EXE

// Begin Transmission

How to Participate

Share Your Feedback

- ITER Playtest Feedback Form

- Steam Discussion Forums

//End Transmission

The Great Undercity has had an upgrade...

A trip down memory lane!

Why Join the Playtest?

How to Participate

Your Feedback Matters (and a chance to win a £25 Voucher!)

How to Join the Playtest

Help Us Improve the Game

Playtest Feedback Form

💡 Why fill out the form? 💡

Need Help?

//Begin Transmission

//End Transmission

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