Steam News2 April 20263mo ago

April 02 - Update

Overview: This update focuses on improving gameplay flow and responsiveness, with faster crafting, smoother combat, and better interaction with haulable objects.

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What changed

4 fixes4 additions19 changes0 removals

UI and audio
Gameplay
Balance

fixedOverview:This update focuses on improving gameplay flow and responsiveness, with faster crafting, smoother combat, and better interaction with haulable objects. Several frustrating issues, like invulnerable enemies and recipe errors, have been fixed, while UI improvements and localization updates help make the experience clearer for all players. Overall, this patch enhances both feel and usability across the game.

changedGameplay & FeelIncreased crafting and invention speed

changedGameplay & FeelHaulables easier to pick up

changedGameplay & FeelAdjusted haulable float time based on feedback

changedGameplay & FeelPolished roll animation

addedGameplay & FeelAdded Crawler damage flinch animations

Echoes of Elysium changes

fixedThis update focuses on improving gameplay flow and responsiveness, with faster crafting, smoother combat, and better interaction with haulable objects. Several frustrating issues, like invulnerable enemies and recipe errors, have been fixed, while UI improvements and localization updates help make the experience clearer for all players. Overall, this patch enhances both feel and usability across the game.

changedIncreased crafting and invention speed

changedHaulables easier to pick up

changedAdjusted haulable float time based on feedback

changedPolished roll animation

Overview:

This update focuses on improving gameplay flow and responsiveness, with faster crafting, smoother combat, and better interaction with haulable objects. Several frustrating issues, like invulnerable enemies and recipe errors, have been fixed, while UI improvements and localization updates help make the experience clearer for all players. Overall, this patch enhances both feel and usability across the game.

Patch Notes for v0.17.5

Gameplay & Feel

Increased crafting and invention speed
Haulables easier to pick up
Adjusted haulable float time based on feedback
Polished roll animation
Added Crawler damage flinch animations
Added Construct damage flinch animations

These directly improve moment-to-moment gameplay, combat feel, and interaction responsiveness.

Impacts combat balance and how players interact with structures/systems.

UI, UX & Quality of Life

Added inventory controls legend
Updated character idle animation

Improves clarity and usability, especially for newer players.

Localization & Text Fixes

String fixes and pre-translation for non-English languages
Fixed Charred Plank strings in German
Fixed recipe using another recipe as an ingredient

Improves clarity, reduces confusion, and supports broader accessibility.

Known Issues Affecting Some Players

We’re continuing to make progress against resolving invincible enemies. Although we’ve reduced the frequency of the bug, it may still appear from time to time.
- Exiting to the main menu and reloading the world should resolve this
On very rare occasions, if your ship is destroyed, you will respawn and fall continually.
- Exiting to the main menu and reloading the world should resolve this

// If this update helped solve something that frustrated you or added something that you were looking for, please consider leaving a review as it greatly helps our small 12 person team as we grow throughout early access.

For a list of known issues following this update that require future code changes and cannot be addressed in a Hotfix, or suggest a new game feature, please visit our dedicated boards:

Feature Request: https://feedback.echoes.games/

Bug Report: https://bugs.echoes.games/

Discord: https://discord.gg/loricgames

Thanks! - Team Loric

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