We interrupt your daily flight to bring a new patch. This one focuses primarily on the Steam version of the game, adding Cloud Storage support and the base code for Achievements.

Additionally, it fixes a few minor bugs, improves the code of various weapons and health bars, updates the Input library, and adds a few visual improvements.

Here is a full list of patch notes:

Visuals:

• Moved the Patch Notes window to a lower layer.
  • This should prevent it from obscuring tooltip text.
• Added shadows to Shield and Rocket pickups.
• Security Scanners will now create scan particles around the Aerostrike.

Campaign:

• Made a few modifications to the final boss battle for storytelling purposes.
  • Should not impact gameplay negatively.

Bugs:

• Fixed a crash if you closed the game during the final boss battle of the Campaign.
• Fixed blocked doors in the Demo map appearing as "Unopened" instead of "Blocked".
• Fixed the background vignette appearing over the background walls in certain rooms on Rebel Ops.
• Fixed the background vignette appearing over the Behemoth.

Techical Changes:

• Updated the Input library to version 5.5.2.
• Improved the internal coding of the Security Scanners.
• Modified the internal coding of proximity-triggered projectiles.
• Modified the internal coding of rocket and missile projectiles.
• Modified the internal coding of ship health bars.

Steam-exclusive Changes (does not affect non-steam releases):

• Enabled Cloud Storage for the Demo of the game.
• Added the base code for Steam Achievements for the full version of the game.
  • Does not impact the Demo version.
  • Any achievements earned on the Demo will be rewarded when booting the full version of the game.

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 Security Scanners need double the current amount of particles, feel free to leave a comment,  send an email to the support address, or contact me via twitter. Stay safe pilots!