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| Major update | Update 1.5 | Critical Tasks Greetings, Agents! In the last few months, we have been hard at work implementing a crucial new feature for the game the "Critical Tasks", as well as many bug fixes and optimizations. In this blog post, we'll dive deep into the thrilling world of critical tasks, the rewards they offer, and the three different task categories that await you. 1. Critical Tasks: What's the Deal? After you've succe… | — | |
| In-game event | Update 1.4.4 | Localization & Save Game fixes Hello Agents! Over the last few weeks we've been working on a demo of the game, as well as a feature that will allow you to export and import your save game to make it compatible with the demo version of the game. We are very keen to make the game more accessible to everyone and to grow our community in order to gather valuable feedback and improve the game, and the demo is a step in that direc… | — | |
| In-game event | Update 1.4 | Vitality Augmentations Greetings agents, we have a new update for you! As always, we appreciate your feedback and support as we work diligently to improve your experience. Additions We've introduced Augmentations for the Vitality module: Protection and Tenacity. Protection Generates a shield equal to 25% of the maximum health which regenerates after taking no damage for 10 seconds. Tenacity After taking a fatal hit,… | — | |
| Major update | Update 1.3 | Area 51 is here! Hello Agents, We've picked up strange anomalies around Area 51 in Nevada. The anomalies are unlike anything we've seen before, and they're causing some serious problems. The power grid in the area has been knocked out, and there have been reports of Xeno sightings. We need you to get to Area 51 and find out what's going on. New Level: Area 51 We've created a new level set at Area 51, a top-secr… | — | |
| In-game event | Update 1.2.3 | Lightning Gauntlet! Hello Agents! In our latest update, we are thrilled to unveil the addition of a set of brand new Augmentations for the Lightning Gauntlet. This powerful weapon enhancement brings electrifying capabilities to your arsenal, allowing you to harness the raw energy of lightning and strike down enemies. The Augmentations are: Voltage , the lightning will jump from the initial target to additional ene… | — | |
| In-game event | Update 1.1.3 Hello, Agents! In this week's update, we're excited to introduce four new Augmentations for the Laser Orb weapon and the Reload module. Laser Orb weapon We're introducing two powerful weapon augmentations: Star and Pulsar. The Star augmentation grants you multiple lasers that orbit around the player, damaging everything they touch. On the other hand, the Pulsar augmentation combines all laser b… | — | |
| Major update | Update 1.0 | Leaving Early Access Hello Agents! Today's update is a huge milestone for us, as after 6 months of development, we feel finally ready to leave Early Access. First of all, we want to thank all our early supporters who provided us with valuable feedback. Without their constant feedback, this would not have been possible. On an additional note, we want to point out that leaving Early Access does not mean we will halt… | — | |
| In-game event | Update 0.8.1 Attention, Agents! We have some news to share with you as we approach the highly anticipated 1.0 release of our game. We've been hard at work making important bug fixes and adding new content to enhance your gameplay experience. This week's update is a little light on content as we have had to focus on some major issues before we can double down on content, but stay tuned for next week's big re… | — | |
| Game update | Minor Update 0.7.4 Greetings Agents, We've released a small update with some bug fixes and visual changes. One of these was an issue that prevented some players from loading into the game. This should now be fixed. Thank you for your continued support. Best regards Defend Earth Team Changelog Changes Fixed some wordings Changed Boss appearance Changed Tyrant VFX Changed Flame Grenade Bugfixes Fixed an issue that… | 11286426 | |
| Community | Development Update | May Hello Agents, Just a quick update from us as it has been a bit quiet in terms of updates, but don't worry, we are working as tirelessly as ever. We're aware that some players have been experiencing difficulties loading into the game, and we want to assure you that our team is actively working to resolve this problem. We understand how frustrating it can be, and we appreciate your patience, a fi… | — | |
| Game update | Update 0.7.3 | Bugfixes and improvements Hello agents, Today we have a small update to our game that includes some minor fixes and improvements. We've fixed some errors in the localization and addressed some minor bugs and performance issues that were affecting the game. These changes should improve the overall stability and functionality of the game. One of the key changes we've made is a rework of the urgency missions unlocking syst… | 11005686 | |
| In-game event | Update 0.7.2 | Localization Attention Agents, We're excited to announce that DEFCON: Xenos is now available in German! We've also made some minor bug fixes and improvements to enhance your gameplay experience. But that's not all, Agents! We're also thrilled to give you a sneak peek into our upcoming update, which will introduce in-game objectives for you to complete. As you navigate through the maps, you'll have the chanc… | — | |
| In-game event | Update 0.7.1 Hello Agents! We are thrilled to announce this week's update, featuring a range of new and exciting features that will enhance your gameplay experience. New Agent: Maze Maze is the latest addition to the team of agents, and he brings with him a unique set of skills and abilities that make him a valuable asset in the fight against the Xenos. With his specialized training in the use of the Ion Ba… | — | |
| Game update | 0.6.6 Fixed Gunfighter's Will achievement still not working · Fixed Barragefire not working · Fixed Rapidfire augmentation for Gatling Gun not working · Fixed Tyrant boss being clearly visible out of bounds | 10811811 | |
| Game update | Patch 0.6.5 Hello Agents! This week's update mainly addresses some minor issues and quality-of-life changes that we have wanted to fix for a long time but haven't had the chance to do so yet. Looking ahead, we are excited to announce that next week's update will focus on content, so stay tuned! Changelog Additions * Added fullscreen / windowed option * Added enemy death VFX * Added interactions between pro… | — | |
| In-game event | Update 0.6.4 | Facility "Atlantis" Welcome to our latest update for DEFCON: Xenos! We've been working hard to bring you new content, rebalanced gameplay, and bug fixes. Here's a rundown of what's new: New Content Facility “Atlantis” We're proud to announce the addition of our newest level, Facility Atlantis! This Research Lab is hidden in the midst of the Atlantic, and we can't wait for you to explore it. With new challenges and… | 10741972 | |
| Major update | Update 0.6.1 | Research Facility Welcome Agents! We are thrilled to announce the release of our latest update that brings new and exciting features to the game. We have been working tirelessly to bring you a better gaming experience, and we believe this update will not disappoint. New Features Research Facility The Research Facility is the most significant feature we've implemented in this update. You can now get assignments i… | — | |
| In-game event | Update 0.5.4 | New Agent! Greetings Agents! We are thrilled to announce the arrival of a new agent to the game - Vulcan. Vulcan brings with him an arsenal of advanced technologies and an unwavering determination to protect humanity from the Xenos threat. With the introduction of Vulcan, we have also made a few changes to the game to enhance your overall experience. These improvements include new personalized names for a… | — | |
| Community | Price drop for DEFCON: Xenos - now only 2.99$! Greetings Operators! We are thrilled to announce that due to the overwhelmingly positive reception of our game, we have decided to make it more accessible to all of you by reducing the price from 4.99$ to 2.99$. This is a big step for us as we want to gather as much feedback as possible to continue improving the game and building on existing features. We understand that some of you might be won… | — | |
| Game update | Patch 0.5.2 Hi guys! The first week after the release in Early Access was really intense. Thanks a lot for all the support and feedback, we could already learn a lot. In this update we mainly made some balancing and QOL changes. You can stay tuned, for the next weeks we are already working on the new weapon upgrades, powerful improvements that will help you to squash even more aliens! Stay safe! Changelog… | 10369742 | |
| Game update | Hotfix 0.5.1 Bugfixes · Temporarily fixed ultrawide screen issues with menus by forcing game to 16:9 resolution · Achievements relating to previously unlocked items are now triggered retroactively on game startup · Fixed Demolitionist Boss' melee attack behaving jankily | 10314141 | |
| Community | DEFCON: Xenos | Early Access Hello Agents! We are happy to announce that DEFCON: Xenos is entering Early Access. It has been an incredible journey so far and we would like to thank from the bottom of our hearts everyone who has supported us with valuable feedback and their enthusiasm for the game. We are excited about the progress we have made, but we recognize that this is just the start. We will continue to improve the g… | — |
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