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Bulken Update 1.70.0-Alpha
Update 1.70.0-Alpha Added two alternate themes (WIP) to deck entry- and secret areas: 'Quarters' & 'Scaffolds'. Updated tool tips on the run selection panel. Added a healing pad to The Passage. Service Tunnel Spawners:…
Announcement15 changesFixGameplay - Bulken
Bulken Update 1.69.0-Alpha
Update 1.69.0-Alpha Added story beats to contextualize security checkpoints and confiscation of items. Tweaked Exit panel UI and improved communication of upgrade picking. Tweaked mainframe intro. Removed hover on the d…
Security17 changesFixUI/audio - Bulken
Bulken Update 1.67.0-Alpha
v1.67.0-Alpha Added a new lower deck type (Passage) to deck 20. Added an evade-dash to creeps. Buttons now open instantly if no enemies are near (with a few exceptions) Added randomly placed vending machine and recycler…
Announcement19 changesFixGameplay - Bulken
Bulken Update 1.64.0-Alpha
v1.64.0-Alpha Art update to Engine lower decks and tweaked setups. Art updated for breakable barrier prop. Increased creep and aracling movement speed. Mrk2 Chips are now unlocked already at tier 3 instead of tier 5. Sc…
Store21 changes2 numericFix - Bulken
Bulken Update 1.63.1-Alpha
v1.63.1-Alpha Updated aracling egg art and animation. Added more breakable props. Some breakable props (like glass) will now allow bullets to continue after hitting them. Art update to cryo area in Mainframe deck and ot…
Store6 changesFixGameplay - Bulken
Bulken Update 1.63.0-Alpha
v1.63.0-Alpha Default control scheme is now WASD: Dash button is now the Spacebar key by default. Scan button is now the F key by default. Strike is now Left Mouse Button by default. Updated player cc mechanics: legs no…
Announcement10 changesFixGameplay - Bulken
Bulken Update 1.62.0-Alpha
v1.62.0-Alpha When starting a new (non-prologue) run the player is now presented with a loadout package panel. Fixed various interaction issues with Hatches. Hatches are now highlighted by scanning and their UI is more…
Store11 changesFixGameplay - Bulken
Bulken Update 1.57
Alpha 1.57 Starting areas on upper decks, as well as secret dungeons, are now procedurally generated featuring new (WIP) artwork. These PCG spaces grow in size and challenge with the game progression. Secret dungeons no…
Event17 changes1 numericFix - Bulken
Bulken Update 1.53
Alpha 1.53 Updated Drone enemy art. Added animation to indicate when drones have spotted the player. Death effect improvements for enemies: Added early concept for "overkill" death FXs. Implemented on Creeps when killed…
Announcement19 changesFixGameplay - Bulken
Bulken Update 1.52
Alpha 1.52 Upgraded engine to UE 5.6 Improved pistol and smg bullet trail FX and sound. Improved Aracling death FX. Fixed missing decals on enemy deaths. Fixed issue where doors would sometimes be missing. Fixed a bug w…
Announcement13 changesFixUI/audio - Bulken
Bulken Update 1.50
Alpha 1.50 Updated room presentation: Refactored how props like cabinets and doors are added to rooms for more dynamic and light-weight setups. (I used to bind them manually to the room in blueprints for each section bu…
Announcement9 changesFixGameplay - Bulken
Bulken Update 1.49
Alpha 1.49 Tweaked Mainframe deck. Environment update to the quarantine deck. Added sound FX and floating text when player clears status effects with healing pad. Tweaked room lighting, slight reduction overall. Fixed o…
Store11 changesFixBalance - Bulken
Bulken Update 1.46
Alpha 1.46 Updated project to Unreal Engine 5.5.1 Mechanical enemy types can no longer be 'stunned', but they can 'malfunction' from taking static damage. Updated enemy: Breacher Made new character art asset that can be…
Security17 changesFixGameplay - Bulken
Bulken Update 1.45
Alpha 1.45 Added new upper deck type: "Mainframe" as a new HUB concept with "Sub Levels" as spokes. Added in world panels to display global mutations associated with a sub level. Player inventory now displays global mut…
Security23 changesFixGameplay - Bulken
Bulken Update 1.42
Alpha 1.42 Audio Added Master volume control to options menu. Updated background soundscapes & added custom reverb settings for rooms. Added lowpass sfx filter when player is wounded and/or affected by airlock. Skill sy…
Store22 changesFixUI/audio - Bulken
Bulken Update 1.40
Alpha 1.40 Improved midway boss fights (not the final boss) Added "stages" to the boss fights. Added new drone-themed boss. Updated/added abilities, special attacks & tweaked stats for bosses. Sentry guns are now always…
Announcement17 changesFixGameplay
