Steam News14 July 20232y ago

Living Roadmap FALL 2023

Attention on deck! So before we head into summer vacation we would like to reveal our internal project roadmap we try to scope the project for until we hit Early Access.

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changedNETCODELot’s of netcode for online multiplayer. Additionally, local co-op enables friends to join your game from the same console or PC, enhancing the cooperative gameplay experience. To ensure smooth team play, DarkSwarm includes a ping wheel that provides real-time feedback.

addedMISSION TYPE: BIO EXTRACTIONIn this new mission type, players are tasked with hunting down a special enemy to retrieve valuable biomass. Engage in intense battles and overcome crazy enemies as you strive to extract the biomass.

changedTHE HUBThe ship hub serves as a central location within DarkSwarm, providing players with a variety of essential features. Here, you can conveniently spawn your characters, allowing for quick access to missions.

addedVISUALSPlenty of updates to the visuals and effects. New UI graphics and integration. New options and settings menu.

addedCHARACTERS & CLASSESDuring this fall, even more class special abilities are introduced, providing additional depth and variety to gameplay. Experiment with different character classes and their abilities to find the perfect combination that suits your playstyle and complements your team.

changedCHARACTERS & CLASSEShttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2303200/DarkSwarm/

DarkSwarm changes

changedLot’s of netcode for online multiplayer. Additionally, local co-op enables friends to join your game from the same console or PC, enhancing the cooperative gameplay experience. To ensure smooth team play, DarkSwarm includes a ping wheel that provides real-time feedback.

addedIn this new mission type, players are tasked with hunting down a special enemy to retrieve valuable biomass. Engage in intense battles and overcome crazy enemies as you strive to extract the biomass.

changedThe ship hub serves as a central location within DarkSwarm, providing players with a variety of essential features. Here, you can conveniently spawn your characters, allowing for quick access to missions.

addedPlenty of updates to the visuals and effects. New UI graphics and integration. New options and settings menu.

addedDuring this fall, even more class special abilities are introduced, providing additional depth and variety to gameplay. Experiment with different character classes and their abilities to find the perfect combination that suits your playstyle and complements your team.

Attention on deck!

So before we head into summer vacation we would like to reveal our internal project roadmap we try to scope the project for until we hit Early Access. Be mindful the development of DarkSwarm is a highly complex project with many interdependencies so do not be surprised if we have to push deadlines and change features.

But we remain extremely committed to bringing you the best game we can!

DARKSWARM: LIVING ROADMAP FALL 2023

NETCODE

Lot’s of netcode for online multiplayer. Additionally, local co-op enables friends to join your game from the same console or PC, enhancing the cooperative gameplay experience. To ensure smooth team play, DarkSwarm includes a ping wheel that provides real-time feedback.

MISSION TYPE: BIO EXTRACTION

In this new mission type, players are tasked with hunting down a special enemy to retrieve valuable biomass. Engage in intense battles and overcome crazy enemies as you strive to extract the biomass.

MISSION TYPE: CONQUEST

DarkSwarm introduces the Conquest mission type, where players must capture nodes on an infested planet colony.

DarkSwarm infested planet colony (early prototype of planet environment)

MORE ENEMY TYPES

More advanced enemy AI. More enemy types & growing hive mechanics. Modular system for enemy destruction and variations.

THE HUB

The ship hub serves as a central location within DarkSwarm, providing players with a variety of essential features. Here, you can conveniently spawn your characters, allowing for quick access to missions.

VISUALS

Plenty of updates to the visuals and effects. New UI graphics and integration. New options and settings menu.

CHARACTERS & CLASSES

During this fall, even more class special abilities are introduced, providing additional depth and variety to gameplay. Experiment with different character classes and their abilities to find the perfect combination that suits your playstyle and complements your team.

Thanks for your time and have an awesome summer!

Feel free to drop by our Discord. You are very much invited! :) https://discord.com/invite/YDrrCwA

And wishlist of Steam if you haven't

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2303200/DarkSwarm/

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Steam News / 14 July 2023

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