We interrupt your daily flight to bring a small patch. It adds Ambience Sounds; background noise that creates an extra layer of atmosphere to the various areas in Aerostrike. You can adjust their volume in the Options menu, as well as various other new settings.

On the topic of the Options menu, it was reorganized to create more space for more settings in the future. In particular, I needed some space to fit gamepad/controller settings later down the line. Now if only I could find an affordable and reliable gamepad to start working with...

Here is a full list of patch notes:

Additions:

• Added support for Gamepad controls.
  • Simply connect a gamepad to the computer, and the game will automatically switch to it.
  • Feedback is welcome.

Visuals:

• Added a new particle effect when a ship loses its shields.

Audio

• Added an audio cue for when the Aerostrike's shields break, and for when health is at critical levels.

Shipyard:

• Added a new free paintjob: Ratified.

Options:

• Added a new submenu for Gamepad options.
  • You can change the button layout of the gamepad's controls.
  • You can modify the analog stick settings.
  • You can adjust various other gameplay-related options, including controller vibration.

Bugs:

• Added a missing wall to the Grid arena in the Training Room.
• Fixed a bug where enemy explosions could hit the player through terrain.
• Fixed various menu keyboard control issues throughout the game.

Techical Changes:

• Improved responsiveness of menu keyboard controls across the board.
• Multiple miscelaneous code improvements. Effects on gameplay should be minimal, but positive.

How to update the game manually:

1. Download the new version.
2. Delete the old game folder. Aerostrike's save files are stored in a separate folder, so it is safe to delete the old game files.
3. Create a new Aerostrike folder.
4. Extract the game files inside the new folder.

If anyone is met with any sort of weird bug, or simply thinks that the Gamepad input feels off, feel free to leave a comment,  send an email to the support address, or contact me via twitter. Stay safe pilots!

Edit:

Hotfix 1.3.0.1 has been deployed with the following:

Additions:

• You can now tap ESC or B twice to skip through Chapter Transition screens.

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed a bug where the map would show a room in Area 7 locked down earlier than intended.
• Fixed a bug where shutting down the Navigation Beacon after Chapter 3 could overwrite the state of various rooms.
  • This issue could potentially make an optional item in Chapter 5 unobtainable.
  • If anyone has been affected, send me an email to lmg3864games@gmail.com for detailed instructions on how to fix it.

Thanks to Tsar Khan for discovering these two bugs on his stream. You can check the game's version under the title in the Main Menu. Make sure you are running version 1.3.0.1 for the best gameplay experience. Sorry for the inconvenience.