It has been a while since our last update and we have been working hard to move towards full release. Beta 1.9 is now in Beta and everyone who has played and installed a previous build of game must follow these important steps listed at the end of this announcement. If you do not do this, the new controls and configs will not build and you will have many problems! This is now the final version minus any bug fixes and some additional campaign content we will be adding next week. Our Vive is not working, so Vive Feedback would be really appreciated! Works great on oculus and OSVR! This is the final flesh on the bones version. Have fun Pilots!
New Default Controls :
Change-log from Beta 1.3 to Beta 1.9 (1.9gb)
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*Added ALT buttons for more flexibility setting up Yaw, Roll, Pitch and acceleration.
*Added Pirate War Campaign
*Improved Fighter AI
*New Default Controls
*New and improved test-flight map
*Added lots of new enemy and friendly ships.
*CDF Database Updated
*Added more voice acting, sound effects and music
*Refined all cockpit views
*removed Dirty Glass
*Added more achievements
*Menu improvements and completion confirmations.
*Refined default axis sensitivity and controls
*Added Perks and Upgrades
*Revamped all training simulations
*Improved and quicker start-up intro sequence
*Added new user audio tips for menu and setup
*Added Match speed mechanic
*Added Pause button
*Added Scan target mechanic
*improved CTA screen andHUD elements
*Fixed enemy fighters fleeing from battle
*Added Ship Personas and hero ships
*Added fail-safe for firing missiles with no target/friendly targets
*Added 3 new challenges
*Added Mine challenge as easier training Simulation
*Fully working stealth mode in Heavy Starfighter
*Added More Animations
*Cockpit Cosmetic improvements
*Improved CTA screen in stealth mode (Heavy Starfighter)
*Fixed up all scramble missions so all end properly with correct stats
*Improved textures
*Improved particle Effects
*Updated credits
*Re-balanced All AI
*Friendly Combat fighters and heavy star-fighters have missiles
*Added more scramble missions
*Improved Base Attack Missions
*Added full comms screen animations for all missions
*Mines are easier to detect
*Various permformance enhancements
*Misc Bug Fixes
*ALL Hotas/Flight sticks supported (Direct Input Mode)
**IMPORTANT**
Everyone who has installed the game prior to this announcement must do the following : (This does NOT affect anyone who installs the game after this announcement!)
Go to your user folder in windows, make sure "show hidden files and folders" is enabled! This can be done by :
Windows 7
1) Select the Start button, then select Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization.
2) Select Folder Options, then select the View tab.
3)Under Advanced settings, select Show hidden files, folders, and drives, and then select OK.
Windows 8 & 10
1) Navigate to the control panel. ...
2) Select Large or Small icons from the View by menu if one of them is not already selected.
3) Select File Explorer Options (sometimes called Folder options)
4) Open the View tab.
Delete the folder "CDF Starfighter" located in the Users/Appdata/Local/
Eg : C:\Users\******\AppData\Local\CDFStarfighter
This folder was created with an old build and needs to be deleted in order for the new controls and features to initialise. This folder is separate from game install and delete, so unless this folder is deleted for people with an old build, you will run into problems. please note that anyone who gets and installs the game after this announcements will not need to perform this action.
If this folder is not deleted!
New binding will not save and set.
new controls and features will not work
Frequent crashes
If you have a flight stick and are having problems setting up your HOTAS, look here for more advice : http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=711276254
Thanks Pilots and enjoy the game.