StarRupture Update 3: Custom Game - now on Public Test Branch

Hello Convicts,

The Update 3 named “Custom Game” is coming soon to StarRupture Early Access! The official release date for the update will be announced soon, but you can try out the early test version of the content RIGHT NOW on the Public Test Branch!

If you’d like to learn more about the new features the update introduces check the announcement news: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1631270/view/693149828915403325

Update 3 now on Public Test Branch

Update 3: Custom Game is now available in a pre-release build on the Public Test Branch (PTB for short) on Steam.

The PTB contains a work-in-progress build that may contain some game-breaking bugs and errors. But it will let you jump in RIGHT NOW to the playtest and enjoy the newest unreleased content, features and mechanics on which you can share your feedback with us.

How to Join the PTB (Public Test Branch)

Accessing the PTB is straightforward:

1. Open Steam and navigate to your Steam Library.
2. Right-Click StarRupture and select "Properties" from the context menu.
3. Select "Game Versions & Betas" Tab.
4. Select “Public Test Branch”.
5. Steam will automatically download the necessary update.

To switch back to the official live version of the game, simply click "Default Public Version" from the list of Game Versions & Betas.

Save Compatibility Information

As the game evolves over time in Early Access, we’re changing and improving the underlying game code to some crucial game mechanics and features. With Update 3, we’re adding a little pop-up information which informs that the save file you’re trying to load was made on an outdated version of the game (before Update 2). You still will be able to load these legacy save files, but they may not work correctly. For the best experience we recommend creating a new game session.

PTB Game Continuity

When entering PTB you will be able to continue your progress from the main game, but please be aware that the save made on the Public Test Branch won’t be compatible with the build on the Public Default Version branch, once the Update launches.

Backing up your saves

As we are doing our best not to tamper with your game save files, we cannot stress this enough - please, please back up your saves before switching to a PTB version of the game. To do so:

• Open Steam and go to Steam Settings > Storage.
• Next to the size of the installed files bar, click the three dots (•••) > Browse.
• This will open the 'steamapps' folder in Windows File Explorer.
• From there, click on 'Steam' in the address bar and look for a folder called userdata.
• Inside userdata, you will see folders named after your Steam ID(s). If you have multiple Steam IDs, you can sort the folders by the most recently modified to find the one you've been using.
• Once inside your Steam ID folder, look for a folder named 1631270 > remote > Saved > SaveGames.
• Copy the entire folder and place it in a safe location: for example, your Desktop.

Sometimes, Steam may not recognize this path correctly. If the files do not appear in your remote folder, please try the following path: C:/Users/ /AppData/Local/StarRupture/Saved/SaveGames

Additional important considerations

• There is no Dedicated Server available for the Public Test Branch, as we’ve ended active support for dedicated servers. You can read more about this announcement in October's Developer Blog.
• Content in the Public Test Branch is still under active development and may contain bugs, incomplete features, or placeholder assets.
• The Public Test Branch will receive updates of unknown frequency.
• While we strive for the best stability of the game, the PTB may be less stable than the live version of StarRupture.

StarRupture Update 3: Custom Game - PTB patch notes

We’re presenting the patch notes for the 0.4.0 PTB version of the build down below.

Quality of Life

• Ensured that the AZERTY and QWERTZ keyboards behave and interact properly with the game
• Players can now initiate deconstruction immediately upon equipping the Building Tool, without having to wait for its unfolding animation to finish
• Added scroll acceleration to Pillars height adjustments - scrolling the mouse wheel faster will now change the height more rapidly
• Fixed an issue where ESC button would not return to the previous action but open Pause Menu
• Added UI info when the player can't interact with an audiolog when a dialogue is in progress
• Changed Calcium coloring on Meteorites for easier identification
• Fixed inverted mouse wheel scrolling when cycling through weapons

Crashes & Performance issues

• Fixed a crash that was caused by the player reselecting their character in Regeneration Chamber
• Fixed a crash in co-op sessions that occurred when dismantling a mixed-tier drone Rail and replacing it with Rail v.1
• Fixed a crash that might have occurred for the Client on joining the session on specific save files
• Improved game's performance in specific circumstances on some larger save files with complex bases
• Improved the game's stability while using Frame Generation settings
• Fixed a crash that might have been caused by a memory corruption
• Fixed a crash that might have been caused by save file corruption
• Fixed a crash that might've been caused by DLSS settings
• Fixed a crash that may have been caused by Clients inserting Power Cell in Engine Core away from the Host
• Fixed a crash for the Client that might have been caused by the Host placing multiple Platforms and moving away
• Fixed a crash that was triggered when the player was sampling a building during deconstruction

Multiplayer issues

• Fixed an issue where buildings might have disappeared for Clients on longer sessions
• Fixed an issue in co-op sessions where Viewports would still be present after deconstructing Habitats
• Fixed an issue where dialogues could not be heard by Clients in the Control Room in the Forgotten Engine
• Fixed an issue where the Host would hear the audio from events regardless of the distance
• Fixed an issue where some buildings would not appear powered on upon Client's rejoining
• Fixed an issue where infection cloud would persist in Abandoned Bases for Clients, despite destroying all the cysts
• Fixed an issue where character commentaries would play along Audiologs for Clients
• Fixed a bug that caused Base Core UI become desynced for Clients when the Host is far away
• Fixed an animation issue of characters leg movement inconsistency between the Host and the Client

Building

• Fixed an issue where drones remained stuck in mid-air after Rail deconstruction
• Fixed an issue where the Lock Location option would turn off when players moved away from the hologram
• Deconstructing a Zipline or Walkway should now properly refund materials
• Fixed an issue where Rail Supports and Zipline Poles would not auto rotate when their position required them to do so
• Fixed an issue where platform's conductors randomly appeared while building structures
• Drones will now properly treat Multistorage as the absolute lowest priority, ensuring they fill your actual buildings first, before sending excess items to Multistorage
• Fixed an issue with even Drone distribution from Storages to connected buildings
• Fixed an issue where players could not create multiple Platforms when trying to snap them to Stairs
• Fixed an issue where Vertical Snap would persist despite not enabling it by the keybind
• Fixed an issue that caused the Development Station to appear as a Recipe Station when looking at it from bigger distance
• Fixed an issue where foundation tiles of Compounder v.2 couldn't be changed
• Fixed an issue that made it possible to place Pillars on top of the building's foundation platforms
• Fixed an issue with placing Rails using Building Drone over long distances
• Fixed an issue where Base Core overheat level would be displayed as increasing instead of decreasing
• Fixed an exploit where buildings could be placed in the air when built on top of two-stacked Pillars
• Fixed an issue where Drones would keep the red light signaling after regaining the path to their original destination
• Fixed an issue where players could not place multiple Platforms over connecting Platforms due to collision issues
• Fixed an issue where modular components would snap to Pillars even if they couldn't be placed
• Fixed an issue where the M key switched a Platform into a Pillar
• Fixed an issue where the Chemical Generator could be built in-between Pillars
• Fixed an issue where holograms would snap to foundations of Pillars
• Resource names should no longer flicker when typing in the search bar
• Stairs should now be properly built on the sides of Platforms
• Fixed an issue where Stairs' direction was not retained during placing
• Fixed an issue where connecting Platforms could be incorrectly placed directly on the ground if built too rapidly
• Fixed an issue where rotation and height adjustment controls would still appear and play sounds on snap-only buildings where they served no purpose
• Fixed a visual bug that caused Teleporter's parts to stop moving on a relatively close distance
• Fixed an issue where parts of the Junctions would abruptly appear upon building
• Fixed a bug causing Rails to be unable to connect to the Poles placed in the Powerium source spots
• Fixed an issue where not all Platforms would be lit up by the hologram of another construction

Enemies/Combat

• Fixed an issue where Defense Turret would miss most of the shots aimed at Swarmers
• Vermin from the Antenna event should no longer spawn during a Fire Wave
• Fixed an issue where buildings placed without Pillars would block enemies pathfinding underneath them
• Fixed an issue where enemies spawning from a higher elevation could get stuck on cliffs while trying to reach an upgraded Base Core during the Base Attack
• Fixed an issue where Vermin loot would despawn in the Forgotten Engine during a Fire Wave
• The pistol shooting spread should now be balanced
• Fixed Rifle's SFX audio level for other players in a co-op session
• Fixed an issue where Vermin would ignore Package Senders and Package Receivers during a Base Attack

Forgotten Engine & Abandoned Bases

• Fixed an issue in co-op sessions where powered doors in Forgotten Engine would falsely display the 'No Power' warning for the Client
• Ensured that the doors in the Forgotten Engine will retain their open state after a reload
• Fixed an issue where Vermins would jump through walls in the Forgotten Engine
• Fixed an issue where Exploders would spawn twice during the final wave in the Forgotten Engine's Control Room
• Fixed placement issues of some missing foundables in the Abandoned Bases
• Fixed an issue where combat music in Forgotten Engine would not fade out
• Fixed an issue where Vermin would spawn in the Forgotten Engine after its activation

Environment

• Fixed an issue where plants and vegetation would not burn down during a Fire Wave
• Fixed the placements of some Antennas to make sure they're properly set in the terrain level

UI

• Fixed an issue where dashing and jumping could cause dialogue subtitles to briefly disappear
• Fixed an issue where picking the character that is currently played in the Regeneration Chamber would lock the UI elements
• Fixed an UI issue where some interactions were listed twice
• Added other minor UI improvements

Gameplay

• Fixed an issue where the stat boost bar preview would get stuck on the inventory UI screen after consuming the last item in a stack
• Fixed an issue where using Harvester for the first time would cause a jittering beam
• Fixed an issue in co-op sessions that caused players to not be able to respawn when the Forgotten Engine’s completion pop-up appeared instead of the Select Respawn Point screen
• Fixed an issue where medtool could be used twice before its charge was depleted to 0%

Other

• Flame VFX should no longer be visible inside the Horizontal Connector
• Tweaked various shadow VFXs for Vermins
• Multiple localization fixes
• Fixed an issue with incorrect visualisation of Helium-3 containers when transported by drones
• Fixed a bug where the Monolith icon would be misplaced on some parts of the map
• Fixed an issue where dialogues regarding leveling up corporation levels would overlap other dialogues or continue on the pause menu
• Resolved an audio issue where the crackling sound effect would remain after Exploder's death
• Fixed a visual bug that caused weapon models to shake during prolonged strafing
• Fixed an issue where character model's skin would look unnaturally pale on certain graphic settings
• Fixed an issue where Infection Cloud SFX would persist after reloading the save file
• Fixes for various SFX issues connected to item interaction
• Fixed the VFX issue of Regeneration Chamber & Research Terminal upon placement

Feedback & Support

To help us out with feedback for Update 3: Custom Game on the Public Test Branch, you can use this form: https://forms.gle/LAMSbXxmkUnjtMNR8

If you’d like to send us your bug reports regarding the PTB, please use our official support page: https://creepyjar.theymes.com/hc/starrupture

Thank you for your participation and dedication to making StarRupture the best it can be!

Until the next one, Creepy Jar Team