A new map, 3 new ShockRods, a 50% discount and more!
Hey ShockRoders! The first update for ShockRods is here! Those taking to the arena today will find, 3 new fully customisable ShockRods to frag your enemies in style, or for the players more into their scenery rather than flashy cars, the all-new map Stormdrain will support Death Match, Team Death Match and Golden ram game modes! Some attention has also been given to improve the controller exper…
Hey ShockRoders The day has finally arrived. ShockRods is available to buy NOW! You've played the betas and enjoyed the gameplay videos. Today is the day you can finally see the end result. There is no doubting that Stainless Games have gone back to their roots and delivered a masterpiece. But don't just take our word for it check out the launch video below while you wait for the game to instal…
Hey ShockRoders! We hope you have enjoyed the recent announcements showing off what we have under the hood of ShockRods, with the new maps and some insight into how ShockRods was developed. We had previously announced that ShockRods will no longer be launching in May as an Early Access title but instead would be launching in Fall 2019 as a full release title. Not only are we still on track for…
Hey ShockRodders! We are back with more exciting news, regarding a yet unseen ShockRods environment! Without further delay, we present to you the Western map, which has recently received a massive facelift. During early development a level was built using a “Western” theme – it looked like an old-fashioned US town out in the desert, semi-abandoned. This level was constructed quickly and was lar…
Hi there ShockRodders! A lot of hard work has been going into the development of ShockRods since it was last seen in public back in April. We have talked about some of the features we have added in our previous posts and now is the time to highlight our latest environment - 'Snow Fall'! Many of you who played the ShockRods beta(s) will notice this looks and sounds similar to Cliff Fall (which h…
ShockRods Vehicle Design Neil Barnden – ShockRods Game Director and co-designer This blog is going to talk a little about how the ShockRods vehicle design evolved. The way the ShockRods can move – in ways that conventional cars can’t – is core to the game. This comes from their multi-directional wheel tech and the system of boosters built into the car chassis. This fact is the key to how the de…
Hi there ShockRodders! It’s high time we let you know the latest developments in our plans for ShockRods; its ongoing development and release plans. A lot has been going on, which amounts to far more than just a new lick of paint (although that’s part of it!)… The BIG news in this update is that ShockRods is now set for full release on Steam, in Q3! That’s right, the game will be coming in full…
Earlier this month we opened up pre-orders for ShockRods around our live beta testing. Now the beta testing is done and the findings are being acted upon, it’s a good time for us to update you on what’s been happening since. Firstly, we’d just like to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who not only took part in the test weekends but also dropped by to check out the game at EGX Rezzed in April. We…
Ready the rail gun and prime the grenade launcher! ShockRods is coming to Early Access on May 30th! We know many of you were able to play the betas and really loved it! soon it will be time to take to the arena again and put everything you learnt to good use, remember the 5 D's: Dodge, frag, frag, frag and frag! For everyone else, add ShockRods to your wishlist and be ready to take to the arena…
UI & Audio · - Implemented Hit Marker Sounds · - Implemented screen-edge elements to show when a player is near Death · - Low Ammo Sound Effects Implemented · - Unselected Guns aren’t as Bright in the UI · - Improvements to Weapon Pickup Effect · - Added Music to Main Menu & In-Game · - Voice volume can now be made louder General · - Implemented an FOV Slider · - Game now fades to black when th…
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