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Steam News14 June 202622d ago

Major Demo Update Before Steam Next Fest

Major Demo Update With Steam Next Fest right around the corner, I've been listening closely to player feedback and making improvements to the Exium: Theia demo. Immersion Improvements Removed floating damage numbers.

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4 fixes3 additions4 changes1 removal
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  • UI and audio
  • Events
  • Fixes
changedMajor Demo UpdateWith Steam Next Fest right around the corner, I've been listening closely to player feedback and making improvements to the Exium: Theia demo.
removedImmersion ImprovementsRemoved floating damage numbers.
addedImmersion ImprovementsAdded blood splatter effects for flesh hits.
addedImmersion ImprovementsAdded sparks when hitting armored or metal targets.
addedImmersion ImprovementsAdded blood to various scenes and events throughout the world.
changedContainers now make more sense:Chests contain different rewards.

Exium: Theia changes

changedWith Steam Next Fest right around the corner, I've been listening closely to player feedback and making improvements to the Exium: Theia demo.
removedRemoved floating damage numbers.
addedAdded blood splatter effects for flesh hits.
addedAdded sparks when hitting armored or metal targets.
addedAdded blood to various scenes and events throughout the world.

Major Demo Update

With Steam Next Fest right around the corner, I've been listening closely to player feedback and making improvements to the Exium: Theia demo.

Immersion Improvements

  • Removed floating damage numbers.

  • Added blood splatter effects for flesh hits.

  • Added sparks when hitting armored or metal targets.

  • Added blood to various scenes and events throughout the world.

More Loot Variety

Containers now make more sense:

  • Chests contain different rewards.

  • Refrigerators contain food.

  • Trash cans contain scrap and useful materials.

  • Loot distribution has been improved for better exploration rewards.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed a bullet sale issue.

  • Fixed several NPC dialogue problems.

  • Various small fixes and polish throughout the demo.

Thank you to everyone who has played the demo and shared feedback. Your suggestions have helped make Exium: Theia a more immersive experience, and I'm excited for more players to jump in during Steam Next Fest!

Wishlist Exium: Theia and enjoy the updated demo! Steam post imageSteam post image

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