Probe — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Probe 50% Off | 2021-02-02 | Hello everyone! Been a minute since I released the Demo and final update for Probe so I wanted to let everyone know you can get Probe for half off this week! Just $0.99! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1275980/Probe/ I also thought I'd take this moment to update everyone that I am currently still making progress on my next game in the works (TBA). If you want to be the first to hear the official announcements please head over to my blog and subscribe: https://www.natebitgames.com/blog I also make weekly updates on game related and game development related topics. I did miss this last week due some misfortunate events and that will happen f |
| Probe Update & DEMO now live! 75% OFF! | 2020-11-24 | Hello everyone! I am happy to announce the final update for Probe and a 10 level DEMO are live now! You can download and try the demo straight from the store page here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1275980/Probe/ and the full game is 75% off for the holidays! Save data carries over to the full game so check it out! Here's some more details: The Demo: First 10 Levels from the Full Game 15 Achievements DEMO Leaderboards & Save Data/Scores Carry Over to Full Game on Purchase - Added leaderboards to the DEMO for all 10 levels and an Overall High Score. These are separate leaderboards from the full game BUT all your saved data, scores, stats |
| Probe 75% Off! | 2020-08-24 | Hello everyone! Today through next Monday Probe will be on sale to celebrate the last major update for the game that introduced leaderboards and scoring systems for each level and overall score. Check it out and don't forget to leave the game a review, good or bad. All feedback helps me make this and future games better. There will be some minor updates to settings options in the game soon but aside from that I don't have much else planned for the game at the moment. Somewhere down the road I will most likely add more levels and backgrounds but as for now I am ready to move on to developing my next game (TBA). If any bugs are reported they wi |
| Probe Now Has Leaderboards! | 2020-08-18 | The final major update for Probe is Now Live! Added full scoring system and steam leaderboards to every level and for a total overall high score. I also updated the trailer/screenshots. Check it out and let me know what you think! :) https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37277769/187a6a233ce2548e5aafc9173641f6335b21dad7.gif Scoring GuideHere is a scoring guide to help you learn how to rack up those points! Basically the faster you break blocks and the faster you complete a level, the higher your score will be. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f36bea_ccf521dd7cbd4858baca7e96b7fc8295~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_740,h |
| Leaderboard Open Beta is LIVE | 2020-08-06 | Hello everyone! The final stages of the leaderboards and scoring update is ready for open Beta to all Probe owners on steam. Simply go to the game properties>beta and opt in to install. Get your name on the leaderboards before it goes live! Also see if you can beat my scores ;) (my gaming username is Coreavus). https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37277769/187a6a233ce2548e5aafc9173641f6335b21dad7.gif If you have any issues accessing the Beta or find any bugs please comment below, DM me here or on my twitter: https://twitter.com/N8Bit_Games Enjoy! -Nathan Hicks Nate Bit Games |
| Probe is 75% off for the Steam Summer Sale! | 2020-06-26 | Hello Everyone! The Steam 2020 Summer Sale is here! Get Probe for 75% off! Make sure to get your copy and copies for friends/family before July 9th to take advantage of this major discount. |
| Probe Has a NEW look! | 2020-06-25 | Hello Everyone! I'm back with another exciting update for Probe! AND to celebrate this during the Steam Summer Sale ... Probe is 75% off through July 9! I have made my own custom backgrounds from a compilation of photo manipulated public domain NASA space photos and custom brushes that are more colorful and of a wider variation than the previous boring star backgrounds to make the levels and main menu a lot more visually interesting. Adding many new alien worlds to the ambiance. I even updated the trailer and screenshots with the new content. Check out the new trailer/screenshots and let me know what you think! I also plan on adding some new |
| Probe Soundtrack Now Available for FREE | 2020-06-03 | Hello everyone! Happy to announce the Probe Soundtrack is now FREE for everyone on steam! Get it here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1336740/Probe_Soundtrack/ Special thank you to RelaxMoods.com and Pixelsphere.org for allowing me to use one of the songs for the soundtrack. It also has been brought to my attention that the in game music sometimes stops after a song ends and new song doesn't play until either retrying a level or continuing to next level. Also has been some reports of the gamepad controls switching action buttons on them after changing control inputs to keyboard and back to gamepad. I am currently working on fixing these i |
| Added New Soundtrack and NEW Enemy Sprites | 2020-05-27 | https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37277769/4377e736d8ab39051eae8e1ae0ffc925a6d80000.png Hello Everyone! ːsteamhappyː I am happy to announce that the Soundtrack Update for Probe has been released and is now live! The game now has 14 tracks (plus the menu music=15) that will play and cycle as you play. However, due to the restrictions of the engine I use, restarting a level will go to the next track. It was either that or listen to the same song start over upon retrying a level. If I find a work around for that I will update it asap. PLUS the soundtrack will be available soon as a FREE DLC to everyone. Don't eve |
| Controls Update | 2020-05-01 | Hello Everyone! Here is the 1st of 2 Updates on Probe. This one is focused around the game controls. Update Summary: Added Controls to the Settings page in the Main Menu Can now switch to/from Xbox Controller and Keyboard from Main Menu/Settings Can now choose from 1 of 3 Keyboard/Mouse control configurations including 2 keyboard only Updated "Tutorial" to reflect the currently selected control configuration Removed forced Steam controller input being set as Steam's default WASD configuration on boot Note: You can still always switch to a controller anytime in the game by plugging it in and pressing a button or using the joysticks and then ea |
| EXE corrupted on Update - now fixed | 2020-05-01 | Hello Everyone, I am so terribly sorry but when I did the controls update something happened and it wasn't including the EXE so it removed it in the update instead. The issue is now fixed and the new updates are fully in still as well. So sorry for any inconvenience. Will be checking all my build file sizes more closely on each update. Thanks for your patience, Nathan Hicks Nate Bit Games |
| Probe - 10% off ending soon! | 2020-04-19 | Hello everyone! The 10% off sale will be ending Tuesday so grab your discounted copy while you can! I will be adding a Free update next month to add more levels as well so keep an eye out for that. Already started breaking ground on my next game as well. If you wish to follow it's development or be involved follow me on twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/natebitgames Thanks! Nathan Nate Bit Games |
| Probe Bug Patch LIVE | 2020-04-14 | So sorry about that everyone but a patch has been made. There was a bug where Level 1 was inactive for first time users. Should be good now! Thanks for your patience and understanding. -Nathan Hicks Nate Bit Games |
| Probe - Now Available! | 2020-04-14 | Hello everyone! ːsteamhappyː ːsteamhappyː ːsteamhappyː It's that time! Probe is now available for purchase on the store for $1.99 with a 10% discount Be sure to leave a review if you have purchased or played it already. Every bit of input helps me improve this and future games for everyone. I do also have some additional content planned for the game that will be coming for FREE in future updates. Thank you to everyone for all the support throughout the development process. Especially my fiance Cristina! I know it was hard on both of us to be spending so much time at home but not as much together since almost all my time went into Probe. And t |
| Probe! Coming April 14th! | 2020-04-01 | Proud to announce the official coming soon page is up for my first official release: PROBE Please go add to your wishlist, follow for updates and let me know what you think! :) Release Date: April 14th 2020 Price: $1.99 (+10% off on release) https://store.steampowered.com/app/1275980/Probe/ If anyone is interested in BETA testing or Streaming pre-release please contact me. I have some extra keys ready for ya! Best Wishes! -Nathan |