"What does the future sound like?"
When tasked with creating the sound design of a post-apocalyptic hero-shooter set in the year 2099, our Audio team was indirectly tasked with answering this question. The soundtrack in Steel Hunters needed to be futuristic and reflecting of its dystopian world. "New sounds" had to be created for materials and weapons that do not (yet) exist.
But what exactly sounds futuristic to us is often bond to the time we currently live in.
Hey Hunters!
Our Lore Contest has now come to an end, and all of your entries were carefully reviewed and analyzed.
The show must go on! While the memories from the longest playtest in the history of Steel Hunters are still fresh and we are still going through the copious amounts of feedback left by you, the new version is already waiting to be tested. Smaller in size, it nonetheless has valuable pieces of content that we are sure you will enjoy! So, without further ado, let's look at what this version has in store for us.
At every stage of map creation, our team's main focus is Steel Hunters' signature core gameplay. Leaning on it, our designers strive to create the most unique and visually appealing locations for you to play in. While conceptualizing our second map, Crimson Ridge, they set their gaze on the United States for inspiration again, following the well-trodden path taken with the Maryland Heights setting.
"What does the future sound like?"
July 25Explore the winning entry
July 18Version 0.34 is upon us! Let's dig the details.
July 16Grab your popcorn. We're about to get real.
July 10Dive into this piece on weapon management
July 3The show must go on!
June 24Welcome to our retrospective for v0.33!
June 21The essential player dream involves embodying a giant of mechanical might, a gladiator of the future, in every sense imaginable. Anything short of movement perfection, and we risk falling short of fulfilling this dream.
June 13Survive among the strongest
June 7The ability system is one of the main pillars of Steel Hunters' gameplay. It significantly affects the way players interact with each other, with abilities adding to the entertainment factor. Admit it: isn't it exciting to have something other than just your weaponry to turn the tide of battle??
May 29Live Q&A with Creative Director and Lead Designer
May 29Get ready, Steel Hunters! The honorary Board of Earth-Space Transition (B.E.S.T.) is not done with you, yet! During the final weekend of the Alpha playtest, we’re hosting a new, exciting contest to find the Top 3 Players for each Hunter. Compete for glory and valuable prizes. Showcase your skills in the Last Stand PvP mode. Join the challenge and rise to the top.
May 28