Major Update 0.0.5 is Live! Sound, Art & Stability
Hello, Mercs and Engineers!
We just crossed the 2,000 Wishlists mark on Steam! 🎉 For our small team, this is a huge step, thanks to everyone who wishlisted the game, played the demo, provided feedback, and shared screenshots.
We're also releasing Patch 0.0.5 - our first truly stable build, laying the foundation for future content. Watch on YouTube
What's new in Patch 0.0.5
🎧 Sound & Atmosphere A major audio overhaul:
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Added adaptive interface sounds. UI interactions now feel "alive" with harmonic variations.
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Integrated new weapon and impact SFX - gunshots now have proper weight.
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Improved location music: tracks dynamically adjust based on proximity to the target.
🎨 Updated Graphics & Art
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Redrawn backgrounds and scenes to remove odd AI artifacts and ensure consistent art style.
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Updated character icons to better convey faction affiliation.
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Cleaned up UI screens for better readability during combat.
🌍 Localization in 11 Languages (Added support for: English, Ukrainian, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Polish)
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Fixed inaccuracies and translation errors.
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Basic structure is complete; we'll polish wording with the community.
⚔️ Combat Feel
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Improved shot feedback: knockback, critical hits, and clear damage display.
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Tweaked enemy reaction animations for more impactful, "meaty" combat.
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Laid groundwork for environmental effects (explosive objects, hazardous tiles).
🛠️ Fixes & Stability
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Fixed critical bugs that could break missions or dialogues.
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Reduced minor visual glitches in the hub and combat.
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Performed major technical cleanup for upcoming content.
🚀 What's Next
Humanity Echo now enters full production. Key goals:
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Working economy with traders, crafting resources, and gear upgrades.
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Weapon and armor modification system for custom builds.
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New dynamic maps with varied cover and interactive environment (explosive barrels, objects).
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More diverse enemies with faction-tied behavior.
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Better character animations and combat flow.
In parallel, we're developing Act I and II: the dialogues are written; now integrating cutscenes and new tactical maps. We're expanding the team for more frequent, stable updates.
How you can help right now
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Add Humanity Echo to your Wishlist if you haven't.
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Play the updated demo (0.0.5) and leave feedback in discussions or Discord.
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Share the game page with friends who love tactical RPGs and cyberpunk.
Thank you for helping bring this warm yet dangerous metropolis to life. This is just the beginning.
- The Humanity Echo Team