Summer Update Experimental Build
Author: voidreaver,
published 1 year ago,
[h1]Hello Riftbreakers![/h1]
We have just updated the experimental branch with the latest build that contains our Summer Update. It adds a multitude of new cosmetic item sets that will allow you to personalize your bases and give them a slightly different feel. The patch also addresses some bugs and things that we glossed over previously. The full changelog is available below.
[b]This update is (most likely) incompatible with any current mods.[/b] Please remove all mods before playing. [b]MAKE SURE TO MAKE A BACKUP COPY OF YOUR SAVE FILES![/b] Make a copy of 'The Riftbreaker' folder from your documents and keep it safe.
[h3]With all these warnings out of the way, here’s how to access the experimental branch:[/h3]
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[*] create a backup copy of your save folder (Documents/The Riftbreaker)
[*] disable Steam Cloud save backup for The Riftbreaker
[*] go to your Steam Library
[*] right-click on The Riftbreaker
[*] select 'Properties,’ then 'Betas,’ and use the following password: IknowWhatImDoing
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After that, you will be able to choose 'experimental' from the drop-down menu. Download the update, play the game, and let us know if you encounter any issues. We also have a channel on our Discord: #rb-experimental-feedback - we highly encourage you to join in and share your feedback.
[b][h2]The Riftbreaker World Expansion II Experimental Summer Update Changelog:[/h2][/b]
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[*] Added a new set of decorations: Sci-Fi Structures. They come in three sets with different colors. You can unlock each color set individually by completing Desert, Acid, and Magma branches of the Story Campaign.
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[*] Added a new set of decorations: Crystal Structures. They come in five sets of different colors. You are awarded one color set after completing Survival Runs - one after each biome, except Crystal Caverns.
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[*] Added a new set of decorations: Crystal Floors. They are available in 5 different colors. Each color is unlocked individually through Bioanomaly drops.
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[*] Added a set of new decorations: Crystal Lamps. They are available in various colors. The entire set is unlocked after completing Crystal Caverns Survival.
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[*] Added a set of new decorations: Future City. This set includes street lamps, vending machines, arcades, fences, billboards, and advertising boards. The entire set is unlocked after completing the main branch of the Story Campaign.
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[*] Added Crystal and Laser Gates of all levels to match their corresponding wall sets.
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[*] Changed the sound effects for discovering new species and completing research to differentiate those events from objectives appearing on the HUD.
[*] Updated Intel XeSS to version 1.2 - improved image quality, reduced upscaling artifacts
[*] Fixed an issue that caused some Floating Mine launchers to place mines of the wrong type.
[*] Fixed an issue that caused Wall ruins to appear too tall and could be mistaken for being intact.
[*] Fixed teleport exploits on the [spoiler]Anoryx Worm boss arenas[/spoiler]
[*] Fixed the lighting on some [spoiler]Boss level tiles[/spoiler]
[*] Tweaked the Dust Storm and Fog weather events to work better with volumetric fog.
[*] Tweaked the lighting effects on some props to work better with the volumetric fog.
[*] Minor fixes and optimizations.
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