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beta decay version: 0.0.45a Hello all, I hope you are all doing well - Perhaps you had a chance to enjoy some end of October festivities. 🍬🎃 But more importantly - I am hoping that you were able to take some time for yourselves. Once again, we return with a special "Anniversary Edition," and devlo

Hello All, THE BIG 4-0 HAS ARRIVED! Every fifth devlog marks a special "Anniversary Edition," and devlog #40 carries that tradition forward. I hope you find this months devlog to be packed with content and dev progress - including photos, videos, and plenty of behind-the-scenes insights. The maximum

beta decay - version 0.0.35a Summary Phew! This update is a big one. Prepare your eyes and ears! Devlog 35 is the final update for 2025. This iteration will cover several development and non-development updates in relation to the past, present, and future states of beta decay. The devlogs now includ

You've been waiting... It's finally here. New Website updates and FAQ Feel free to check it out! https://www.rotoscopestudios.com/ Front Page Updates FAQ Multiplayer will exist. Yes. Player-hosted servers will exist. Due to the overwhelming support for the game, the decision has been made to proceed

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Invitations to the Steam Play Test have closed. The next available version of the game is likely to arrive via Early Access on Steam! Stay tuned as the game continues to add new features through each phased release. Feel free to join the game's discord for the most recent updates. https://discord.co

Development Update #29 - Throwing Knives, Crouch Cover, Settings UI, New Training Area, VTOL Model, Many Bugfixes, Tweaks, and Adjustments. beta decay v0.0.29a Throwable Knives Deal 75 hp damage. Enemy AI may now drop knives on death. Added rotation to knife throw. Crouch Cover Ability to crouch whi

Development Update #28 - Dodging, Dynamic Clothes Lines AI Tracers, Shotgun Tracers, Many bug fixes. beta decay v0.0.28a Cables and Clothes Lines No longer static meshes. Dynamically Affected by the wind Performant - 1000x plus on screen very low impact. (Dense cities in mind) AI Weapon Tracers and

beta decay v0.0.27a Minor Changelog Updated Kill Block instruction voice audio dialogue. Updated all Character hair types to prevent any cl beta decay v0.0.27a Minor Changelog Updated Kill Block instruction voice audio dialogue. Updated all Character hair types to prevent any clipping/collision issu

Development Update #26 - New level, Weapons, Adjustments, Outfits, and more. beta decay v0.0.26a Kill Block Level Objective - Collect Artifact Discs to prevent bomb detonation that runs on a 7 minute timer. Artifacts are randomly placed throughout the block. Encounter and combat enemy AI in attempt

Pre-Alpha Playtest is now Available ! (To a limited set of users) beta decay v.0.0.25a Changelog 12-Guage ammo no longer exists... :( .. .. 12-GAUGE AMMO NOW EXISTS! Fixed fatal game crash error that only occurred on Production builds. Improved Leaning mechanics Many details/props/objects added into

Development Update #24 - Pre-Alpha Build Readiness, Training/Metro Levels, Huge performance tweaks, Inventory improvements, many bugfixes. beta decay v.0.0.24a Major Changelog Pre-Alpha schedule planning and Build testing through Steam Play Test. Added Intro Screen Disclaimer for Pre-Alpha program.

Development Update #23 - Character Creation base, Training Level, Camera and movement improvements, and new Highlight system. beta decay v.0.0.23a Character Customization Created Character Creation Screen UI for the Pre-Alpha Phases. Currently you are able to generate: First Name Last Name Gender He

Development Update #22 - Inventory Core, Entity Stress Testing, many tweaks and fixes. beta decay v.0.0.22a Inventory System Core Inventory System Foundations for entity pickups. When an entity is picked up it is physically attached to the player. These range from weapons, ammo, to containers of var

Development Update #21 - RPG, Spaceship structure design, bugfixes. beta decay v.0.0.21a RPG A rocket propelled grenade launcher featuring a Visual Display Cam. Rockets blasts will cause dismemberment. Rocket blasts will cause splash damage and force to nearby characters and entities. Rocket blasts

Current - beta decay v.0.0.20a (Pre-Alpha demonstrating core concepts) Milestone Refresh- beta decay v.0.1.0b (Beta) (Upgraded Engine and System Versions) ********************************************************************************** Starship - Pytheas Initial colonization transport shuttle for

beta decay v0.0.19a Reload Animations/Sounds, Component Pickups, Music, Outfits, Dev Console, Crosshairs, Loading Screen Updates, and mor beta decay v0.0.19a Reload Animations and Sounds Reload animations implemented for SMG, Shotgun, and Pistol. Added Magazine Drop on reload (Ex: Pistol mag will fl

Development Update #18 - Metro, New Outfit, ADS additions, and as always many bugfixes. beta decay v0.0.18a Underground Metro The first iteration of the underground metro system. Features several transit tunnels, a labyrinth of sewer tunnels, bridges and more. The 'Ant Hill' A labyrinth of a sewer n

Development Update #17 - Mobile Lights, new outfit, and overhaul on Planetary atmospheric visuals from space. beta decay v0.0.17a Mobile Lamp A deployable light fixture that gives significant light to the surrounding area. Major Changelog Created new NLNK Notification sounds. Added audio for a Metro

Development Update #16 - PS5 Controller Support and Stock Market updates! beta decay v0.0.16a PS5 Controller Support Now supported on PC! Major Changelog Stock market backend trading logic completed. This means Companies will have trades executed on a regular basis that drive the price per share of

Development Update #15 - Shoulder Lamp and even more bugfixes...... Version: beta decay v.0.0.15a Shoulder Lamp An equip-able shoulder lamp for light! Major Changelog Combat has been significantly tightened up with many bugfixes and improvements. Added health Regen instead of static health. Added he

Development Update #14 - NLNK and many bugfixes... Version: beta decay v.0.0.14a N-Link The N-Link functions as a communication bridge between The hosts internal nanomachines and the external communication apparatus. The NLNK is powered on the basis of the host's bio-energy in order to transmit data

New features - Grenades, Binoculars, Ghillie suits, and much more..

HE Grenades, New outfits, and many bugfixes/improvements. HE Grenades Major Changelog Fixed bug where death ragdoll was not appropriately effected by bullet force. Created death screen when the player is killed. New Outfit - Trench Coat Black New Helmet - Space Exploration New Outfit - Spacesuit Bla

Superflares A superflare is a high-energy radiation event caused by a powerful eruption on the surface of a star. The occurrence of a superf Superflares A superflare is a high-energy radiation event caused by a powerful eruption on the surface of a star. The occurrence of a superflare event is catas

Entity Highlights When looking at interactable objects or components - aka 'Entities'. A highlight overlay will appear on screen. New Outfit Entity Highlights When looking at interactable objects or components - aka 'Entities'. A highlight overlay will appear on screen. New Outfit A grey Coat/Jumpsu

The Strata The Strata is used to describe the geographic areas of colonization that spread above and below the planet's surface. Depths below the surface are known to reach beyond 10,000 meters. The planet itself falls victim to stellar winds and frequent bursts of radiation from solar flares. Due t

Blinking and Hair Types Blinking Added eye blinking textures for all character face types. The blinking is randomized and a nice little added detail to make characters more life-like. Hair Types Several new Male and Female hair styles have been added for character customization. Many fixes have been

ChangelogTestNext StepsTest Ghillie Suit A ghillie suit is a type of camouflage clothing typically worn by those stalking the Strata to blend into their surroundings. The Ghillie suit helps disappear into the foliage of the natural environment. Muzzle Smoke When firing weapons, a slight smoke trail

New weapon - Shotgun and many bugfixes Shotgun Changelog Removed Camera Switch Audio Sound when the camera automatically changes without a button press. Added a Fire Delay for weapons. Bugfixes to Binoculars camera view. Removed Weapon Fire Audio Sound when pressing fire with no equipped weapon. Per

Camera Overhaul and Smoothing Camera Smoothing A huge effort was put in to restructure the camera system in order to allow for smooth transitions. The camera will now smoothly translate when changing perspectives from First person, to Shoulder View TPS, to Adventure View TPS. This also includes Left

Anomalies, and Camera Modes. Anomalies Immediately fatal if entered / or within too close proximity. This is the first draft and version of an Anomaly. In the future there will be different variations and improved damage/fatality effects upon entering. Camera Modes There are three camera types of ca

Camera Lean on Strafe and UI Damage Indicators Camera Lean on Strafe When a player strafes left or right in first person perspective the camera will tilt in that direction, adding to the immersive feel. Damage Indicator When players receive damage a blood splash will appear on the screen. Changelog

Dynamic Character Avoidance Character Dynamic Avoidance When characters approach close to walls or other characters they will dynamically twist/lean their bodies. Female Outfit A tank top and trousers outfit for female characters. Changelog Added more industrial style textures Added more bleeding ef

Dismemberment.... Dismemberment Limbs may be separated from characters if they reach a certain threshold of damage. This results in a pretty messy situation. Changelog Reintroduced Vertex Snapping which results in the retro jaggy/moving effects on models. Reduced wind effect for trees and grass foli

This is the first official development update for beta decay! Binoculars A fun new / nostalgic looking feature. Binoculars can be equipped to provide a visual zoom and range finder (meters). Since beta decay is low poly and pixelated by nature, binoculars are extremely beneficial to spot threats tha

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