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Steam News1 February 201610y ago

New Update Available February 1, 2016 [v1.0.1]

A new update for Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak will be rolling out the afternoon of February 1, 2016. Version 1.0.

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What changed

1 fix2 additions14 changes1 removal
  • Gameplay
  • Maps
  • Performance
  • Balance
addedA new update for Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak will be rolling out the afternoon of February 1, 2016. Version 1.0.1 - Releasing February 1, 2016 New Content
addedAdded new map “The Boneyard” for 1v1 Automatch, 2v2 Automatch and Public Games. The Boneyard is inspired by the second mission from our campaign and has fleets clashing for map control during a beautiful sunrise.
fixedFixed an issue that was causing crashes when players were allied with AI players in 2v2
changedLowered starting resources on the Torin Crater Map to match the starting resources on all other MP maps
changedBalance Updates Gaalsien Carrier In order create more early game options for the Gaalsien, the Carrier’s combat capabilities have been increased. Enabling it to deal with hordes of early game enemy units. Gaalsien Carrier Side Turrets:
removedNegative accuracy modifiers versus small units removed
Power level 1 - Rate of Fire517Power level 1 - Rate of Fire increased, buffPower level 2 - Rate of Fire1024Power level 2 - Rate of Fire increased, buffPower level 3 - Rate of Fire2031Power level 3 - Rate of Fire increased, buffPower level 4 - Rate of Fire4038Power level 4 - Rate of Fire decreased, nerf

Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak changes

addedA new update for Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak will be rolling out the afternoon of February 1, 2016. Version 1.0.1 - Releasing February 1, 2016 New Content
addedAdded new map “The Boneyard” for 1v1 Automatch, 2v2 Automatch and Public Games. The Boneyard is inspired by the second mission from our campaign and has fleets clashing for map control during a beautiful sunrise.
fixedFixed an issue that was causing crashes when players were allied with AI players in 2v2
changedLowered starting resources on the Torin Crater Map to match the starting resources on all other MP maps
changedBalance Updates Gaalsien Carrier In order create more early game options for the Gaalsien, the Carrier’s combat capabilities have been increased. Enabling it to deal with hordes of early game enemy units. Gaalsien Carrier Side Turrets:

A new update for Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak will be rolling out the afternoon of February 1, 2016. Version 1.0.1 - Releasing February 1, 2016 New Content

  • Added new map “The Boneyard” for 1v1 Automatch, 2v2 Automatch and Public Games. The Boneyard is inspired by the second mission from our campaign and has fleets clashing for map control during a beautiful sunrise.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue that was causing crashes when players were allied with AI players in 2v2

  • Lowered starting resources on the Torin Crater Map to match the starting resources on all other MP maps

Balance Updates Gaalsien Carrier In order create more early game options for the Gaalsien, the Carrier’s combat capabilities have been increased. Enabling it to deal with hordes of early game enemy units. Gaalsien Carrier Side Turrets:

  • Default Rate of Fire from 2 to 10.

  • Burst Time from 1.4 seconds to 1.1 seconds

  • Negative accuracy modifiers versus small units removed

  • Accuracy against all units set to 100% at short range, 90% at medium range and 80% at long range.

Gaalsien Carrier Weapon Systems:

  • Power level 1 - Rate of Fire increased from 5 to 17.

  • Power level 2 - Rate of Fire increased from 10 to 24.

  • Power level 3 - Rate of Fire increased from 20 to 31.

  • Power level 4 - Rate of Fire decreased from 40 to 38.

Coalition Missile Battery When compared to the Gaalsien Missile Ship, the Coalition Missile Battery was much more cost-effective. Price change will now better reflect its power. Missile Battery:

  • Price from 100CU/70RU to 350CU/80RU

Assault Cruiser The upgraded Assault Cruiser turned out to be a very specialized anti-air counter. The damage has been lowered so it is more in line with other anti-air units. Assault Cruiser:

  • It now requires the Assault Cruiser Anti-Air research in order to attack air.

  • Anti-air weapon will now deal 175 damage instead of 250.

Coalition Strike Fighters The early game advantage provided by Coalition Strike Fighters is interesting but too strong. The damage has been lowered to retain air as an option but allow opponents enough time to react to it. For example, you needed 2 Strike Fighters to snipe an enemy Railgun, but now you will need 3. Strike Fighter:

  • Damage from 175 to 120

For support with Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak or SHiFT, please visit http://support.gearboxsoftware.com.

Source

Steam News / 1 February 2016

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