Wildgate | Update 1.5 Preview

Steam post image Update 1.5 is now available! Check out the patch notes below.

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UPDATE 1.5 PREVIEW

Hey Prospectors!

Our next patch arrives April 28th, and with it arrives a new way to play Treasure Hunt, new Starlogs to unlock, and a frequently requested custom live lobby browser. Plus a bit more because, why not?

We recently had a developer stream featuring Game Director Dustin going over what’s coming up in our next update.

If you missed it live, you can still watch the full VOD!

Just need the highlights? We’ve got you. 🤜

• Revamped Treasure Hunt - Rehauled mode with ship progression and 5 zones to explore, each harder than the last

• Boarding Nerf & Defender Crew Bonuses - Harder to board, and easier to defend. Get ready for our next update on April 28th! A new rehauled Treasure Hunt, custom live lobby browser, new Starlogs, and more.

• Solo play improvements - From the Treasure Hunt redesign to a rear turret gunner on Solo Outlaw, we’ve made it easier for our solo players to get into the game.

Have we whet your appetite? Read on for more details! Steam post image

Treasure Hunt Overhaul

In our latest Dev Update, Dustin went over the design philosophy and intent for Treasure Hunt, alongside uncovering the truth about Grant’s insatiable bloodlust.

If you know, you know. Good thing Victoria was there!

NEW PLAYER ONBOARDING

One piece of feedback that resonated with us was the desire for more ways to learn the game and to get engaged with the game, with time to learn all of its nuances. There’s a lot of stuff going on with Wildgate, and we wanted to be able to teach players while also giving a more substantial PvE experience for players who prefer playing that way.

MORE DANGER, MORE LOOT

Loot has been revamped in Treasure Hunt to emulate a more extraction-focused system, which means more time exploring the Reach and trying to survive its dangers. As you make your way through the Reach, you’ll discover a new loot item, Tomes, which can be used to progress through the Reach zones. Each of these Zones will become more difficult as you progress, but with great difficulty comes great loot.

(GHOST) SHIPS PASSING IN THE NIGHT

The Ghost Legion had its own tuneup, and you’ll be stalked once you start picking up more loot. These Ghost Stalkers will relentlessly chase you across the map, and will grow in difficulty the more you progress. You may need to ally with other player ships to take them down, but be careful of being double-crossed.

A wide array of different enemy AI ships awaits, and they get deadlier as you progress through the maps. Each Zone will have a new type of enemy ship awaiting those who dare try to take them on. Steam post image

EARN CHIPS

As you complete the missions available in each Zone, you’ll be able to earn more Chips, which lets you purchase perks that power up your ship through various means such as starting hardpoints and more ship health. These will be vital in surviving the deep Zones.

REACH ZONES:

• Vortex Wilds - Start here! This is the first Reach map available, and will be the best way for new Prospectors to get used to the Reach.

• Cryonic Rift - Difficulty jumps up a bit, but is still manageable for new Prospectors.

• Dead Worlds - No health regen in POIs, scarce resources, and deadlier Ghost Legion ships await.

• Gloam Expanse - All of the above, dead sensors, and a Bounty Hunter ship.

• Vortex Deeps - Multiple Cosmic Storms, 3 potential Artifacts to find, and a Deepnaught Legion Ship that guards your escape.

NEW STARLOG: TREASURE HUNT

A new Starlog exclusive to Treasure Hunt mode is coming to Wildgate to give Prospectors an edge in higher-difficulty Reach zones such as Gloam Expanse or Vortex Deeps. The perks unlocked in this Starlog will not be available for other Wildgate game modes, so you can rest easy!

Perks and enhancements in the Treasure Hunt Starlog focus on increasing your ship’s power at the start of each game so you’re ready to dive into a POI with some reassurance that you’ll be ready to withstand enemy or AI attacks. Starting perks include:

• Starting Hardpoints, such as a free Smuggler’s Turn

• Turrets such as the Quad Cannon and Displacer Sniper Cannon

• Increased ship health, armor, starting ammo, and even resources

Unlock and begin your Treasure Hunt journey right. Steam post image

Boarding & Defending Changes

Defender Crew Bonuses

Health regen after taking damage time now up to 16 seconds (For Venture players, this is now 12 seconds)

• If you are on a small crew, this time is reduced by 4 seconds

• If you are on your own ship, this time is reduced by 4 seconds

All Prospector Health buffed

• Adrian: 150

• Kae: 150

• Venture: 150

• Sammo: 200

• Ion: 180

• Mophs: 120

• Sal: 180

• Charlie: 150

  • Charlie no longer heals in energy fields but takes no damage

Solo Play

• Treasure Hunt Improvements - Less damage from enemies, faster POI objectives

• Solo Outlaw Ship now has a rear turret gunner

Custom Live Lobby Browser

One of our most popular community requests is on its way! With Patch 1.5 players will be able to browse, search, and join public lobbies, or send and receive invites for private matches. There’s also a custom tagging system, so you can jump into the type of game you want to play.

NEW SHINY THINGS & UPCOMING UPDATES

IMPROVED INVENTORY SCREEN

See your ship inventory while in a match, along with displaying active daily, weekly, and game mode-specific missions.

NEW EXPANSE STARLOG

Treasure Hunt isn’t the only new Starlog being added to Wildgate! The Expanse Starlog also arrives, with some new Perks to unlock and a wide array of new cosmetics. If you’ve got Chips to spend, this is the place to start.

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Stay tuned for the full patch notes on April 28th!

WORD FROM MOONSHOT

If you have questions or feedback, please join us on our official Discord to talk shop. Want to learn more about all the nooks and crannies of Wildgate? Join Dustin’s Office Hours to chat with your fellow community members.

• The Moonshot Team