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24 Oct 2018
NewsPatch 7———Community
Community · published 24 Oct 2018, 17:48:07 UTC
Patch 7
Last night we released Patch 7 (Build 1880), quick on the heels of Patch 6. This is another small one, mostly to fix a serious multiplayer error caused by using a special version of Unity required for the Xbox One version. New & Changed Features for Build 1880 · Added a main menu button to join the Overload server on Discord. Fixes for Build 1880 · Fixed multiplayer disconnection issues introdu…
We have released Patch 6 (Build 1875) for Overload. This is a fairly small patch. See details below. New & Changed Features for Build 1875 · Added caching for leaderboard data. · Dedicated Servers will now restart after each match. This will eliminate the need to manually restart servers when they sometimes have problems. · Changed shadow settings so that they are no longer resource hogs Fixes…
NewsOverload Community Level Pack (plus Patch 5)———Game update
Game update · published 28 Sep 2018, 22:56:30 UTC
Overload Community Level Pack (plus Patch 5)
We are excited to announce the release of the Overload Community Level Pack, and Patch 5 (Build 1872) to Overload. Later today we will launch the first Overload level pack, with levels created by members of the community. The nine-level single-player Eodem Sequitur mission is set in the same time frame as the original story. The campaign investigates another angle of Juno Offworld's malfunction…
We're pleased to release the latest & greatest version of Overload. Here's the list of changes for Patch 4, Build 1854. New & Changed Features · Added a new multiplayer level: Terminal. · Added new graphics options (see second page of Advanced Graphics Options). · Added particle effects to make switches look more interactive. · Added platform identifier icons for MP. · Added some text to clarif…
We are super-excited to announce that Overload has been honored as one of the PAX 10 for 2018! This means we've been judged as one of "the ten best indie games in regard to gameplay and overall fun-factor." Thanks, PAX! We'll be exhibiting at PAX West Aug. 31 through Sept. 3, so stop by the PAX 10 booth if you're at the show. Or attend our PAX 10 panel on Friday at 7:30pm in the Wyvern Theatre…
First off, we are excited to announce our official Wiki from Gamepedia! Please visit the page to learn more and share what you know on Overload. Also, we are happy to provide a series of tutorial videos on our level editor by Designer Luke Schneider. He covers the basics and gives you the information to take your maps to the next level. Now the list of changes and fixes for this patch! Changes:…
Sorry for the late patch notes on this one. Had some people out on Friday, so we're a bit slow posting info. Build 1834 is the latest build. Here are the changes: New & Changed Features ---------------------- Added 17 new cheat codes (total is now 20). We'll probably do something like announce one new code each day in Discord. Pause menu and end level menu shows 'Cheater' if cheat code used. Ad…
We have a new build up (1829) with the below changes/fixes. We are aiming for another update in a couple weeks. Changes: · First 4 modifiers for MP are unlocked by default · Clean up Ping display on HUD in MP · Show level image when voting · Added Purple & White to HUD color option · Upgrade Points gained a small audio cue to help players find them · Reduced frequency of robot teleportation, es…
We are happy to announce the launch of OVERLOAD on Steam! The FULL game includes single player campaign, challenge mode with leaderboards, and online multiplayer all in one convenient package. As we indicated previously, the price is going up at launch and is set at $29.99 for now. To celebrate the launch, we have a 12-hour live stream on Twitch ! Join us for multiplayer, a view of the editor,…
We have some great news for you! Overload will move out of Early Access for release on May 31 . The game will have the entire 15-level single-player campaign, challenge mode with everything unlockable, and full multiplayer support. We are proud of the progress we accomplished through Early Access, and are excited for you to play the entire game. Today also marks the start of Overload’s press pu…
We are pleased to announce the availability of Early Access drop #9, build 117 on Steam! This is our last planned drop before the release of the complete game. We have a new campaign level, partial localization, and combo scoring in challenge mode! Be warned, leaderboards are reset for this drop. Let us know what you think in discussions or email us at [email protected]. Thanks for the s…
NewsRelease Schedule and Multiplayer Trailer———Community
Community · published 22 Jan 2018, 16:48:00 UTC
Release Schedule and Multiplayer Trailer
We’ve got two big things for you today: the first Overload multiplayer trailer, and the official announcement of our release plans. We’ve been working on multiplayer for a while now thanks to a new addition to the team, and we’re excited to show you some PvP action. Check out the alpha trailer footage. We’ve still got a ways to go, but the core functionality is in and it’s a blast to play. We h…
We are pleased to announce the release of Overload Drop 8.5 (Version 0.8 Build 104) on Steam. This release doesn't include any major pieces of content (such as new levels or robots) so we didn’t update the major number. But there are numerous enhancements, many of which came as suggestions from the players. Changes in this version include: Additions · New speaker mode options for sound (mono, s…
NewsMajor Update: Version 0.8 (Build 94)———Community
Community · published 21 Nov 2017, 21:58:05 UTC
Major Update: Version 0.8 (Build 94)
We are pleased to announce a great update to version 0.8! Changes in this version include: Leaderboards · Leaderboards have been reset. We have made many balance changes (with a few more to come), so now seems like the right time for a reset. Sorry about your lost scores and good luck with getting new ones! New Content · New challenge mode level: Backfire · Phantom robot (cloaked!) New Features…
NewsMajor Update: Version 0.7 (Build 83)———Community
Community · published 6 Oct 2017, 15:44:24 UTC
Major Update: Version 0.7 (Build 83)
We've just released Version 0.7 (Build 83) with lots of good stuff, including a new single-player level, the player ship model, and a ton of smaller changes. New content · Level 4 (Phoebe Peleus) New features · New Player Ship Exterior - will still be teaked a bit, but now mostly final · Rear View (not mapped by default, on 'Additional Controls' page of mapping) · Quicksave (Default is F8, save…
This isn't a regular full update, but we've made a bunch of additions and improvements that we wanted you to be able to check out. Changes in Build 77 · Added real level names for single-player levels. · Made several significant optimizations, including changing how objects are destroyed and a fix for "Reactor Rumble Slowdown." · Changed Super Harpy behavior and weapon. · Fixed Centrifuge error…
NewsMajor Update: Version 0.6 (Build 67)———Community
Community · published 3 Aug 2017, 20:56:22 UTC
Major Update: Version 0.6 (Build 67)
We are pleased to announce the release of Overload’s version 0.6 on Steam. We have a new CM level, robot and missile along with numerous features, fixes and tweaks. New content: · Challenge Mode level: Blizzard · Robot: Reaver · Missile: Time Bomb · Level feature: Accelerator Tunnels (only available in Blizzard) · Player ability: Cloak New features: · Player can now choose weapon/missile loadou…
NewsMajor Update: Version 0.5 (Build 55)———Community
Community · published 22 Jun 2017, 16:58:31 UTC
Major Update: Version 0.5 (Build 55)
We're proud to announce the release of Overload's version 0.5 on Steam. This is a major drop with some big new features and content in it. Plus, Overload is part of the Steam Summer Sale and 25% off for a limited time! New Content * Challenge Mode level: Roundabout * Single-player level: Titan 6 * Robot: Scourge New Features * Initial player death sequence * Initial level exit sequence * Axis s…
NewsMajor Update: Version 0.4 (Build 44)———Community
Community · published 19 May 2017, 19:18:03 UTC
Major Update: Version 0.4 (Build 44)
This is release #4 in Early Access. Major changes in this version include: * New single-player level: Outer Moons 2 * New challenge mode level: Foundry * Added the Holo-Guide (like the Descent Guide-Bot). The first time you run Version 0.4 the B key and Dpad-Right will be assigned to invoke the Holo-Guide. (If those controls are already used you'll need to add the mapping yourself.) Tap the con…
NewsMajor Update: Version 0.3 (Build 29)———Community
Community · published 21 Apr 2017, 21:36:55 UTC
Major Update: Version 0.3 (Build 29)
We've just put up our third Early Access release. Highlights include a new Challenge Mode level, a new robot, and Steam achievements. And there are also a pile of smaller features and fixes. Steam should download the update automatically; you can speed it up by exiting the Steam client and restarting. Pipeline, a new Challenge Mode level Pipeline features four moderately-sized hallways running…
NewsMajor Update: Version 0.2 (Build 18)———Game update
Game update · published 30 Mar 2017, 17:41:51 UTC
Major Update: Version 0.2 (Build 18)
We are excited to release some major new Early Access content with a full campaign level, lots of gameplay improvements, and our best challenge mode level yet. This update also includes additional tweaks and bug fixes listed below. If you don’t see the update, restart Steam and it should be visible. 1st Single-player Level Full-size campaign single-player level: Outer Moons 3 (final name to be…
Build 8 was just released on Steam. If you don't see the update, restart Steam and it should be visible. This fixes a number of small issues: * Improved mouse control when VSync disabled. * Show CM variant (Countdown/Infinite) on briefing (next to difficulty level). * Removed ability to play Challenge Mode on Insane from Leaderboards screen if Insane still locked. * Increased timeout time on le…