Campaign progress – December dev update

Greetings Calyx players!

We’re now working hard on the Early Access release of Calyx. Here’s an update on some of the new content that’s coming.

Campaign

We continue the story of the demo, as you and your empathy deficient AI attempt to contact the Avaris Corporation network. Build a communications array and keep the Calyx at bay for long enough to power it up and establish a comms link. Let’s see if those desk jockeys at Avaris HQ are paying attention.

All new maps

We’re planning an initial 15 maps as part of the Early Access release, some of which take place in a new volcanic biome.

Tech tree

You can now gain Research Points by achieving objectives, and protecting Data Archives on the planet’s surface. You can spend those points in the tech tree to unlock upgrades.

More, better upgrades

You can now upgrade buildings as well as units. Upgraded units and buildings have visual upgrades like more and bigger guns, and distinctive VFX.

Enemy faction

As if dealing with the Calyx wasn’t enough, an enemy faction appears, complete with its own base, factories and units. Things are getting hectic!

Improved Harvester queuing

Harvesters now behave more intelligently when waiting their turn to enter a Refinery and unload Ore.

Skirmish seeds

You can now hit refresh on a Skirmish map if you don’t like the layout. We’ve also added seeds so you can save and swap Skirmish scenarios with other players.

Many more smaller additions and fixes

We’ve done lots of smaller things, like more polished UI and VFX, quality of life features and bug fixes.

Stand by for more info on release

We’re not planning to announce a release date now, but we’re working out when it should be, and we’ll let you know once we decide.

In the meantime, thanks for your support, and please join the Studio 568 Discord and meet the Calyx community.

Cheers!

John, Mark & Phil

Studio 568 ːsteamhappyː