Hello, Pioneers!
Patch 1.035 is live now, bringing official gamepad support to AETHUS!
With the game going on sale for the next two weeks as of tomorrow 6PM BST (10AM PST), there's never been a better time to pick up a copy and begin your adventure!
For clarity, this also includes full Steam Deck control support. I am working on getting the game verified (there's more work to do around performance mainly) but it should be totally playable if you adjust the settings!
Remember, you can always try out the free demo (which has also been updated with support) and see if the game is for you, risk-free!
Version 1.035 - Patch Notes
Focus: Gamepad Support
New Features
Added official Gamepad Support for any standard gamepad/controller including Steam Deck.
I've been hard at work getting this working as I know how many of you love to kick back and play with a controller.
I've added a brand new interaction scheme specifically for gamepad, which simplifies the most common game actions like interactions, gathering resources and using facilities!
The UI cursor (and 3D cursor) is still available for precise control and interaction, handily attached to holding the left trigger and moving the right stick.
Added additional facility signage to the Lost World, Magma Rifts and the internals of Scarpa Climber facilities.
Fixes
Fixed not being able to place items in build mode if colliding with destructible resources and collision checks are off.
Fixed build menu checkboxes potentially being non-interactable when global UI scaling is increased.
I am keen to make the gamepad support the best it can possibly be, so please feel free to leave constructive feedback - it's always welcome!
You can do this in the Steam Discussions or on the Official Discord (now at over 2,500 members!).
Remember, as of tomorrow AETHUS will be 20% off for two weeks, so if you've been waiting for gamepad support before jumping in, it'll be the perfect time!
Next week I'll be taking a couple of weeks off for my first holiday in a long time, so please help each other out on the discussion forums while I'm away!
Finally, if you are enjoying the game the biggest thing you can do to help me out and get the game shown to more players is to leave a positive review! 💖 Thank you so much!
See you next time, folks!
-Alex and Apollo