// Begin Transmission Operators, we have some exciting news! The wait is almost over - your courageous duties of mining the pillar and defending our homeland are approaching... ITER-8 will be launching on Steam March 9th! If you'd like to get some practice in beforehand at gathering materials, blasting enemies, and trying not to die, you can check out our demo. Which leads us nicely to our next…
Attention, Operator! Your job just got safer a little easier. We've listened to your feedback and made some necessary tweaks and changes to the demo, making your mission to the surface even more streamlined (but unfortunately for you, still just as dangerous). Play the demo here . Today's improvements: Balancing: - Voxels on lower floors made weaker to increase the initial run speed. - Voxels i…
Congratulations, Operator! You’ve been reassigned to the Convergence Showcase . The ITER Corporation is thrilled to announce that ITER-8 is officially part of Convergence , putting our expendable workforce right where it belongs (under the spotlight). If you haven’t already, now’s the perfect time to jump into the free demo and experience what makes ITER-8 tick: · Drill into massive Pillars to…
//Begin Transmission Attention, operators! There's two pieces of big news from Corporate that we'd like to relay: 1) ITER is now ITER-8. They think it sounds cool. Moving on. 2) The ITER-8 playtest is now live on Steam! Suit up and make your way to the Drill Ship! This playtest will give you access to the perfectly safe winter biome and ITER-8's first boss. You'll be able to try your hand at mi…
//Begin Transmission Operators! Your journey the surface awaits. We’ve just released a brand new video that shows off everything you can do in the ITER demo! (now live and free to play on Itch.io ) Watch the demo showcase video! Play the free demo on Itch.io today! Want more detail? If you’re looking for a full breakdown of what’s packed into the demo - from tech upgrades to weather events, ene…
Hey everyone! We’re excited to share that a brand new, free demo for ITER is now available to download and play on Itch.io , and this version will remain live indefinitely ! Whether you're completely new to ITER or just itching to jump back in after the recent playtest, this version gives you a great slice of the surface loop, packed with content, polish, and replayability. Each run can take an…
Hey folks! Just a quick update, our public playtest for ITER has officially ended. A huge thank-you to everyone who jumped in, explored, mined, exploded, and gave us feedback. It’s been incredibly helpful, and we’re already working on the next phase. This won’t be the last time you’ll see ITER in playable form, more news and more updates are coming soon. Until next time! - The ITER Team
// Begin Transmission Greetings, both current and prospective Operators! The ITER Corporation is pleased to announce that the Open Playtest for ITER will begin RIGHT NOW ! This is your privileged opportunity to get your hands dirty on the surface, experiencing the rigorous training regime ( via our brand-new tutorial ! ) and proving your expendable worth by progressing up to your first major co…
//Begin Transmission Hey everyone! 👋 We just wanted to give you a little update and a look behind-the-scenes at where we're at with ITER ! Firstly, a BIG thanks to everyone who took part in our playtest last November. Your comments have been super helpful, and we'll be continuing to build our game while taking your feedback on board. Thanks, Operators! 🚀 The Great Undercity has had an upgrade…
Good news, Operators! We’re extending the ITER playtest through the weekend to give even more of you a chance to suit up and dive into the action. Whether you've been mining tirelessly or haven’t had the chance to join yet, now’s the time to experience the game and provide your crucial feedback. Why Join the Playtest? · Get an early look at ITER and help us shape the game’s future. · Face the c…
Attention Operators, The time has come to suit up and take your first steps on the surface! The ITER playtest is now live , and we’re looking for brave Operators to join us in testing the game. How to Join the Playtest Joining the playtest is simple: 1. Head to our Steam Store Page . 2. Click the "Request Access" button on the playtest section. 3. The first 100 applicants will be automatically…
Houston, we've had a problem... //Begin Transmission Attention, Operators! We have important news about your upcoming mission to the surface. During final preparations, our team encountered an unforeseen bug affecting gameplay stability. To ensure the smoothest possible experience, we’ve made the decision to delay the playtest by one week . The revised launch date to the surface is now set for…
Greetings, Operators! We’re excited to announce that the first public playtest for ITER will be launching this Thursday within our official Discord! This is your chance to join ITER Corp’s ranks, venture to the surface, and get hands-on with the mission at hand. Whether you’re mining resources, defending the Undercity, or upgrading your gear, this mission is critical—and your role, while tempor…
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