8089 — 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 |
|---|---|---|
| v1.29.4: Shadow and Stability Update | 2024-04-11 | I'm working on a new project (interested to know more? join my Discord!) and I noticed rare issues with certain shadow configurations which 8089 uses. I've changed how shadows work in 8089 and made them look more soft in the process! Neat! Enjoy! - Phr00t |
| v1.29.3: Crash fix | 2023-12-30 | This small update should fix a crash related to popup messages, which is a relatively rare crash. Thanks for breaking my game again, on stream, Kulsius! Check out his stream @ https://www.twitch.tv/kulsius This update also brings 8089 up to Focus Engine v4.14.8! - Phr00t |
| Superbot Arena Released with Discount! | 2023-08-14 | https://store.steampowered.com/app/2374620/Superbot_Arena/ |
| VR "Validation Error" fix | 2023-06-27 | Looks like SteamVR is getting more picky about OpenXR, so this should fix the latest validation errors when trying to play in VR. - Phr00t |
| v1.29.1: VR fix | 2023-06-20 | If you were having trouble starting 8089 in VR, this update may resolve that! - Phr00t |
| Testers Wanted: Superbot Arena VR! | 2023-06-15 | https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/3266864/8697ecca534d19018ae65935e12feae977851ac8.png Want to make a custom superbot and fight others in a VR battle arena? Punch, shoot, sneak, blast and more with custom gestures, abilities and effects in this upcoming multiplayer AND single player game. I need your help to test it! Free keys will be given in return for feedback. I reserve the right to disable the key if no useful feedback is provided after a reasonable amount of time. Inspired by "Super Smash Bros: Melee", "RUMBLE" and "Dragon Fist: Kung Fu VR", supporting different game modes, items, co-op and all sorts of chaos. If you are intere |
| Testers Wanted: Superbot Arena VR! | 2023-06-15 | https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/3266864/8697ecca534d19018ae65935e12feae977851ac8.png Want to make a custom superbot and fight others in a VR battle arena? Punch, shoot, sneak, blast and more with custom gestures, abilities and effects in this upcoming multiplayer AND single player game. I need your help to test it! Free keys will be given in return for feedback. I reserve the right to disable the key if no useful feedback is provided after a reasonable amount of time. Inspired by "Super Smash Bros: Melee", "RUMBLE" and "Dragon Fist: Kung Fu VR", supporting different game modes, items, co-op and all sorts of chaos. If you are intere |
| v1.29: AI fixes and engine update | 2023-05-20 | I've made some changes to AI processing that should address NPC pathfinding. This should fix the issue related to completing "Escort" quests, among other "followers are not following" AI issues. This also brings 8089 up to the latest Focus Engine v4.13.7 build. Note that I am still building Linux binaries, but I've heard reports that using Proton with the Windows binaries provides better compatibility. - Phr00t |
| v1.28.8: Steam Deck fix | 2023-03-01 | v1.28.8 updates 8089 to Focus Engine v4.12.1. This fixes a bug when launching 8089 on a Steam Deck reported here: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1593280/eventcomments/3761101693153533648/#c3771239453232747712 - Phr00t |
| v1.28.4: Small patch for misrendered objects | 2023-01-07 | This small update (to v1.28.4) should fix quest bombs and chase probe visuals. You can read more about the previous update v1.28.3 here: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1593280/view/3666526100974525309 - Phr00t |
| v1.28.3: Movement, VR + Engine Updates! | 2023-01-06 | Run speed and acceleration significantly increased Reduced visual size of hand and gun in VR (not so chunky) Fixed "Strategic Vision" crosshairs from rotating oddly when looking around in VR Tweaks to endgame scene visuals Fixed a bug that caused sounds to not stop when returning to the main menu Updated to Focus Engine 4.10.2 (should help with frame rate lag spikes, among other things) If you appreciate the update, please consider leaving a recommendation for 8089 if you haven't already! - Phr00t |
| v1.28.3: Movement, VR + Engine Updates! System Escape new game released! | 2023-01-06 | Run speed and acceleration significantly increased Reduced visual size of hand and gun in VR (not so chunky) Fixed "Strategic Vision" crosshairs from rotating oddly when looking around in VR Tweaks to endgame scene visuals Fixed a bug that caused sounds to not stop when returning to the main menu Updated to Focus Engine 4.10.2 (should help with frame rate lag spikes, among other things) New stealthy "made for VR" (but VR not required) action game: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2186670/System_Escape/ If you appreciate the update, please consider leaving a recommendation for 8089 if you haven't already! - Phr00t |
| System Escape: New stealth action escape game! | 2022-12-10 | https://store.steampowered.com/app/2186670/System_Escape/ |
| I'm Coming | 2022-06-28 | https://store.steampowered.com/app/2001910/Spermination_Cream_of_the_Crop/ Yes, yes it is. Trailer and release date will be coming shortly too (haven't rubbed them out yet). - Phr00t |
| v1.27.1: Fix world consistency & load times | 2022-04-24 | Fixed a bug that caused different worlds to be generated between save & load cycles. This also caused slow load times, as the game would have to find a proper place to spawn you in the changing world. Now backup locations and world generation should be consistent across saves. I also made adjustments to enemy spawns, so they should be more consistent between game saves too. - Phr00t |
| v1.27: Improved explosion + fog effects & more | 2022-04-24 | Fog has been redesigned to match the horizon better and start at certain distances based on weather patterns Explosion particle effects have been adjusted and includes new textures Focus Engine updated to v4.3, which includes better gamepad support (8089 isn't designed to use a gamepad, but you should now be able to map some input to a gamepad) Enjoy! - Phr00t |
| v1.26: Performance & Engine Update | 2022-04-15 | Updated to the latest Focus Engine (v4.1.9), which now runs with .NET 6. This should improve performance across the board. The runtime is also now included, which should improve compatibility Fixed bugs related to the resolution pulldown menu & restarting the application if changed Other minor engine improvements - Phr00t |
| v1.25.1: Fix Valve Index Haptic Feedback | 2022-02-16 | Updates to the latest Focus Engine that includes a fix for haptics on the Valve Index. You should feel vibration when shooting and hitting targets with melee. |
| Major v1.25 Update & New PCVR Game: PerformVR! New content, adjustments & more. | 2022-02-08 | Added new building models and a new room configuration Added new tree models Added new projectile model variations NPC eyes can be shaped differently Added a new platforming terrain feature (crates that spawn on higher platforms have a higher chance of loot) Adjusted terrain generation to have more cover for stealth purposes Adjusted spawning to be more consistent and have less "empty" areas Charged-shot projectiles are larger Reduced chargeup sound of Charge Attack Chances of crate loot is increased inside buildings and towers Other minor performance tweaks and Focus Engine updates Also -- want better custom song support in your VR rhythm ga |
| v1.23.4: Small fixes & Engine Update | 2022-01-18 | Custom FOV changes using the DefaultResolution.txt file should work in fullscreen modes now Fixed a bug that caused the resolution list pulldown to not render properly on first click Updated Focus Engine to v3.25.4 with minor performance tweaks - Phr00t |
| v1.23.3: EasyCheese game mode & Engine Update | 2022-01-11 | Including "EasyCheese" in your player's name will unlock EasyCheese mode. Read more about it in the forums here AI targets will look around a little less often when not hearing or investigating things Updated 8089 to the latest Focus Engine, which updates OpenXR and other core systems If you've felt limited by normal gameplay and wanted a more casual experience, please check out the EasyCheese mode. If you wrote a negative review that is greatly resolved by using the EasyCheese mode, please reconsider it. Thank you for all of your support, - Phr00t |
| v1.23.2: VR Fixes & Water Sound Fix | 2021-12-24 | Underwater sound effect will now stop properly when returning to the Main Menu If you swap hands in VR, the Bomb Disarm quest will say the correct hand now Fixed some input problems with activating Triple Jump in VR while moving Enjoy and Happy Holidays to all! - Phr00t |
| v1.23.1: Fix Glider Impact Regression | 2021-11-29 | v1.23 introduced a bug that caused the air glider to not collide with objects & terrain properly. v1.23.1 fixes this bug and also makes sure the explosion effects are positioned correctly. - Phr00t |
| v1.23: Vehicle updates & Gun Energy balancing | 2021-11-26 | Vehicles that run out of charge will no longer explode, they will instead be disabled until they are recharged via a Recharge Station or despawn due to distance from the player Taking damage or being stunned on a vehicle will not cause it to explode; it will instead be disabled for about 20 seconds Gun energy use decreased by 20% across the board. This will not change existing guns in saved games, but will be seen on newly generated gun modules Trying to use a Spawn Activator on an already-activated Spawner of the same level & color will result in an error message instead of consuming the item I hope things feel quite balanced and stable at t |
| v1.22: Better early game help & fixes | 2021-11-22 | Increased reminders to players trying to find Spawn Activators (they only are given as quest rewards from bases if you don't have one already) Fixed a bug that caused new players to not get starting cash if they broke open crates at a certain time (weird, I know!) If the player misses getting starting credits (maybe because you progressed the storyline before completing the tutorial), NPCs will still try and get the money to you in certain situations Tweaked the starting dialog to be a bit more clear on your starting task & to look for NPCs in buildings if having trouble finding any I hope this will help resolve a few lingering confusions & f |
| v1.21: Major Graphics Update! | 2021-11-20 | Added Graphics options via the Main Menu Options. You can go from "Potato" mode that disables all effects, to adding Flashy Lights (the new default) & extending the draw distance. VR mode has flashy lights disabled by default, but try adding it to see if your rig can handle it! Added special dynamic light effects. Shooting, beams and explosions will light things up! Your lightsaber will glow and beam weapons will slowly brighten Lightning strikes will now recharge your energy if you get struck Removed particle generation when player gets hit by beams, which was excessive Reverted changes to quest spawns that tried to avoid making the player t |
| v1.20: Bugfixes & Balancing | 2021-11-15 | Fixed a bug that caused health packs to not accurately display how much health they would heal based on your Consumables skill Slowed down the rate you heal from health packs to a constant 2% per second Added a 15 second cooldown to reusing the Bullet Time ability Quests will no longer fail if a target gets killed by something else (it will just be replaced) Fixed a bug that caused meteors to not damage the player or other targets properly As always, I hope you are enjoying the game! I am working hard at resolving issues as quickly as possible, and if you appreciate this, please leave a recommendation. If you have a review that was affected b |
| v1.19: Endgame Fixes & UI Scaling | 2021-11-14 | Fixed an endgame bug that would cause a final event to not play properly Fixed post-endgame story messages Added a new configuration option to scale the UI, read more about it here. Small update, but important one for all those trying to get all the endings! Thank you all for your support and recommendations, I really appreciate it! :-) - Phr00t |
| v1.18: Fixes & Mild Balancing | 2021-11-13 | Extended the distance you can spy by 50% Fixed a bug that caused 0% rarity items to be generated by Cauldron mixing Slightly reduced "Mix Parts" bonus when using a Cauldron (balance after fixing the above) Fixed a bug that caused beams (particularly enemy beams) to cause mysterious late explosions Hope you are enjoying the game & find these updates useful! Please consider leaving a recommendation if you do :-) - Phr00t |
| v1.17: Important Fixes & Streaming Offer | 2021-11-12 | 8089 has been update to v1.17! Fixed spawnpoints in large towers with leaders at the top (this should fix floating turrets, for example) Fixed grappling hook from breaking when used in unusual situations, like hooking to abducted NPCs Fixed quest rewards from not providing Spawn Activators when you already had one, just not the color you wanted (Activators will still be restricted as rewards if you have the same type & level already) Made audio changes to hopefully address occasional stuttering & resolve very rare related crashes If anyone is thinking on streaming 8089 (either VR or not), please let me know! I may help promote your upcoming s |