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Beta Update (8-15-2018)

Hello, As the Beta moves forward, we're starting to take our time to analyze all the data we have gathered, and figure out the next steps towards Early Access.

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Hello, As the Beta moves forward, we're starting to take our time to analyze all the data we have gathered, and figure out the next steps towards Early Access. While the Early Access will have a bunch of new content and exciting features that we are already working on, we will keep patching the game with bug fixes and minor updates. In particular this patch contains fixes for 3 bugs that have been preventing players from getting into the game or game modes. If you want to join the beta you can grab a key here: https://www.alienwarearena.com/ucf/show/1894359/boards/contest-and-giveaways-global/Giveaway/soul-shards-exclusive-closed-beta-key-giveaway

What changed

2 fixes2 additions2 changes0 removals

Compatibility
Fixes
UI and audio
Gameplay

addedHello, As the Beta moves forward, we're starting to take our time to analyze all the data we have gathered, and figure out the next steps towards Early Access. While the Early Access will have a bunch of new content and exciting features that we are already working on, we will keep patching the game with bug fixes and minor updates. In particular this patch contains fixes for 3 bugs that have been preventing players from getting into the game or game modes. If you want to join the beta you can grab a key here: https://www.alienwarearena.com/ucf/show/1894359/boards/contest-and-giveaways-global/Giveaway/soul-shards-exclusive-closed-beta-key-giveaway

changedHelp us with the testing!Closed Beta Chain Quest : There's a quest chain visible to all Beta players and featured in the Main Menu (Top-Right corner of the screen). This quest chain will reward you with some of the best cards in the game! So check them out and help us testing it at the same time.

changedBug FixesControl settings now enabled during tutorial : Previously we had disabled control settings during the tutorials. This was because the tutorials didn't show key/controls bindings dynamically. This is fixed, and now the control settings are enabled at any time, and the tutorials properly show the custom bindings from the user. Apologies to all our good friends using different control layouts who were prevented from trying the game!

fixedBug FixesStart Game Button Overlap: At first we didn't notice that in certain resolutions the "Start Game" button was overlapping with the "Game Options" user interface, not allowing users in these resolutions to properly select the game options. This have been fixed now.

fixedBug FixesSteam VR issues: While the game doesn't support Steam VR, some users reported that Steam VR was turning on when the game started. Besides being annoying, sound also went into the VR hardware and didn't allow for a good user experience. We have a fix candidate in this patch, and we would love to hear from users if the problem has been solved for them.

addedBug FixesThanks for joining the community in this early phase. Your contribution (testing and feedback) is what will make this a great game! And remember, you can join us on Discord (https://discord.gg/M3q3Zbb) to get more information and updates! Soul Shards Dev Team.

Soul Shards changes

changedClosed Beta Chain Quest : There's a quest chain visible to all Beta players and featured in the Main Menu (Top-Right corner of the screen). This quest chain will reward you with some of the best cards in the game! So check them out and help us testing it at the same time.

changedControl settings now enabled during tutorial : Previously we had disabled control settings during the tutorials. This was because the tutorials didn't show key/controls bindings dynamically. This is fixed, and now the control settings are enabled at any time, and the tutorials properly show the custom bindings from the user. Apologies to all our good friends using different control layouts who were prevented from trying the game!

fixedStart Game Button Overlap: At first we didn't notice that in certain resolutions the "Start Game" button was overlapping with the "Game Options" user interface, not allowing users in these resolutions to properly select the game options. This have been fixed now.

fixedSteam VR issues: While the game doesn't support Steam VR, some users reported that Steam VR was turning on when the game started. Besides being annoying, sound also went into the VR hardware and didn't allow for a good user experience. We have a fix candidate in this patch, and we would love to hear from users if the problem has been solved for them.

Help us with the testing!

We would love to have your help in testing some key features. For each feature you test, we would love to have your specific feedback about that feature:

Closed Beta Chain Quest: There's a quest chain visible to all Beta players and featured in the Main Menu (Top-Right corner of the screen). This quest chain will reward you with some of the best cards in the game! So check them out and help us testing it at the same time.
Participate in the Home Defense Tournament: Create the toughest Home Defense you can come up with and share it with the community. Several players have taken the lead and their home defenses are looking awesome!
Nightmare Game Mode: Players have been doing great progress in advancing through the depths of the Nightmare game mode! Show us who can get farthest!

Bug Fixes

Control settings now enabled during tutorialPreviously we had disabled control settings during the tutorials. This was because the tutorials didn't show key/controls bindings dynamically. This is fixed, and now the control settings are enabled at any time, and the tutorials properly show the custom bindings from the user. Apologies to all our good friends using different control layouts who were prevented from trying the game!
Start Game Button OverlapAt first we didn't notice that in certain resolutions the "Start Game" button was overlapping with the "Game Options" user interface, not allowing users in these resolutions to properly select the game options. This have been fixed now.
Steam VR issues: While the game doesn't support Steam VR, some users reported that Steam VR was turning on when the game started. Besides being annoying, sound also went into the VR hardware and didn't allow for a good user experience. We have a fix candidate in this patch, and we would love to hear from users if the problem has been solved for them.

Thanks for joining the community in this early phase. Your contribution (testing and feedback) is what will make this a great game! And remember, you can join us on Discord (https://discord.gg/M3q3Zbb) to get more information and updates! Soul Shards Dev Team.

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Steam News / 15 August 2018

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