Steam News27 March 20263mo ago

Shale: Version 0.90

0.90 Patch Notes This update is primarily for the starting integration of controller support. The framework has been set up and the game now partially includes support for gamepads!

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changed0.90 Patch NotesThis update is primarily for the starting integration of controller support. The framework has been set up and the game now partially includes support for gamepads!

changed0.90 Patch NotesCurrently with this update you are able to move around the map, fight and loot/buy/sell all with controller but any other menu/ui interactions need mouse for now. Full controller support will be included in the 1.0 release. So if you have a controller or SteamDeck please give it a try and let me know how your experience is.

changed0.90 Patch NotesMultiple audio fixes

changed0.90 Patch NotesThank you! ːsteamhappyː- pretzel https://store.steampowered.com/developer/dystopiainteractive Shale

Shale changes

changedThis update is primarily for the starting integration of controller support. The framework has been set up and the game now partially includes support for gamepads!

changedCurrently with this update you are able to move around the map, fight and loot/buy/sell all with controller but any other menu/ui interactions need mouse for now. Full controller support will be included in the 1.0 release. So if you have a controller or SteamDeck please give it a try and let me know how your experience is.

changedMultiple audio fixes

changedThank you! ːsteamhappyː- pretzel https://store.steampowered.com/developer/dystopiainteractive Shale

0.90 Patch Notes

This update is primarily for the starting integration of controller support. The framework has been set up and the game now partially includes support for gamepads!

Currently with this update you are able to move around the map, fight and loot/buy/sell all with controller but any other menu/ui interactions need mouse for now. Full controller support will be included in the 1.0 release. So if you have a controller or SteamDeck please give it a try and let me know how your experience is.

Going on from that, I am planning to release Shale in its full 1.0 release on May 30 which will be the next update and the final product. I will be continuing support for Shale after the release for any bug fixing and any issues that need addressing. See you then!

Extra fixes this update.

Multiple audio fixes
Enemy balancing update lvl 90-100
Beginning integration of final craftables recipe list

Thank you! ːsteamhappyː- pretzel https://store.steampowered.com/developer/dystopiainteractive Shale

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