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8-Bit HordesNews8-Bit Hordes Game Update #18 - 02/17/17 - 10:30 PST
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8-Bit Hordes Game Update #18 - 02/17/17 - 10:30 PST

8-Bit Hordes · published 17 Feb 2017, 18:53 UTC

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Hi everyone,

With the recent release of 8-Bit Armies: Arena we've seen a good influx of new players join our ranks. It's been very exciting to have so many new faces join us and we're glad to have you all on board! Now, we have even more reason to celebrate...

FREE METAVERSE MODE UPGRADE FOR ALL 8-BIT HORDES PLAYERS
Today's update enables METAVERSE MODE for all our 8-Bit Hordes players! Play the game in a new way with several campaigns spread across multiple maps. Build your bases, research technology and then commit your forces in an attempt to take over the AI. Check it out by clicking the new button at the main menu.

FREE VERSION OF 8-BIT ARMIES: ARENA RELEASES TODAY
We updated the demo of 8-Bit Armies to download a free version of Arena - but that didn't work and it was a little confusing. Many of you mentioned that you couldn't find our free version and after a good number of support requests we figured there must be an easier way.

Today, we're releasing the free version of 8-Bit Armies: Arena as a completely separate app to make it MUCH easier to find. Since we're all about introducing new players to the RTS genre, feel free to share a link to our Steam Store page so that we can grow the community together.

LOTS OF GOOD UPDATES AND FIXES
We have some good fixes going in this week, mostly focused around Observer and Replay modes we recently released. Check out the patch notes below for a full list of improvements.

CHECK OUT OUR GAMES ON SALE
For the month of February all our games will be on sale at some point (Armies, Hordes, and Invaders). If you've been looking to purchase another game or want to complete the collection - this is the month to do it. And if you buy the entire series, you'll get a discount for the game you already own and get an EXTRA discount for the package.

We hope you enjoy all the stuff we will be releasing in February!

PATCH NOTES:


NEW FEATURES:

  • Metaverse Mode Support Added for 8-Bit Hordes Players.
  • New Steam Leaderboards added to multiplayer menu.
  • Incorporating all Voice Response DLC packs into main product.
  • Added Battlecam Mode Functionality to Replays and Observer Mode - Button can be found under the radar map
  • Added Support for Custom Maps in Observer Mode
  • Added loading screen when loading a custom map in Observer Mode

GAME UPDATES:

  • Fix for crash occuring in Replay Mode
  • Fix for (separate) crash in Observer Mode
  • Ambient and environmental audio is working for Replay and Observer Modes
  • Fixed missing idle loop sounds in Observer Mode
  • Corrected ability for some players with very fast PCs to issue unit orders before all players were in.
  • Player names always show by default in Replays and Observer Modes
  • Removed extra/duplicate player names in Replay and Observer Modes
  • Various fixes for seeking in a Replay
  • Minor Animation fixes with Idle and Attack animations

Thanks for your continued support!

-8Bit

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