Take to the skies! Calyx v0.5: the Seraph Update is now available.

major update

Calyx · published · build 26273131

Greetings Calyx players!

We're thrilled to announce that Calyx v0.5: the Seraph Update is now available to install. This brings the next chapter of the campaign, air units and buildings, and two new species of air-specialised Calyx.

The Power Signature region

Theia has detected an enormous energy source emanating from this area of the planet. Time to investigate...

Take to the skies

Build the Bomber Launch Facility and launch strikes against a target area.

Dispatch Kestrel gunships to take out Calyx nodes.

Build the Gryphon aerial fortress and launch devastating attacks from above.

Position Manticore turrets to launch surface-to-air missiles against incoming attacks

Introducing the Volitant and Barrage Calyx species

The Volitant species hatches two flying bug types, one that attacks with a spike of electrical energy, and another that explodes close to its target, releasing a powerful charge.

The Barrage species has fused with the Liquidator AI, gaining the ability to launch surface-to-air missiles.

New maps, units, buildings and quality of life features

  • 7 new campaign maps in the Power Signature region

  • 7 maps added to Skirmish

  • 2 new Challenge maps

  • Volitant species of Calyx

  • Barrage species of Calyx

  • Air bugs

  • Kestrel Gunship

  • Gryphon Aerial Fortress

  • Air Factory

  • Air Workshop

  • Manticore SAM Turret

  • The Razorleaf root can now attack multiple targets simultaneously

  • You can now preview workshop upgrades before you can afford them

  • Added improved attack animations for terrestrial and aquatic crawlers

  • VFX & SFX polish pass

  • Lots of smaller tweaks and bug fixes

We hope you enjoy the update!

We’d like to say a massive thank you to everyone who took part in the playtest and gave us feedback. We hope you enjoy the new content. You can join our community at the Studio 568 Discord to meet other players, and let us know your thoughts.

Thanks for your continued support!

John, Mark & Phil, Studio 568 Ltd 🙂