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Cortex Command — patch notes and updates

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PPO EA Build 3: In-game CHAT, Performance, Discord2019-07-27https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/35393276/7c04457e93e599947ad5c7349e2bf3199d0cc535.jpg It's been really cool seeing people have so much fun with the various game modes since launch - and it's a blast to be joining you from time to time too! PERFORMANCE We have also been working hard on nailing the biggest issues people have been having with Planetoid Pioneers Online, and this update addresses the performance one in two big ways: First, multi-threading of the physics is working again - now alongside our perfectly deterministic networking system! That was not easy to track down. Second, we have improved the way
Last Chance: Planetoid Pioneers Online for 50% OFF!2019-07-18https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/35393276/79f46377736f25a792a4094425e21efc9af9afc8.jpg A heads up that the launch discount for Planetoid Pioneers Online expires in only a few hours, so if you had fun playing it for free last weekend, you might want to jump on it now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1013040/Planetoid_Pioneers_Online/ Especially since our server stats show that most of you didn't even get to some of the deeper but most fun game modes, like Base Battle: https://youtu.be/M35d_-3uZ1o It's one that most reminds us of classic Cortex Command action: back-and-forth struggle to smash the sensitive c
Cortex Command is going OPEN SOURCE - and gets LAN multiplayer in B332019-07-12https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/35393276/33a0b6b2a6e1d6d9af0329d6e2bcb18272c53455.png (image by Arne and community member MaximDude) It's a monumental day for Data Realms.. Not only are we launching our first online multiplayer game today: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1013040/Planetoid_Pioneers_Online/ But we are also letting our first baby out into the world! Cortex Command was something that started as a passion project in high school, and ended as a title with such an unexpected long-lasting community and staying power that we're very proud of. Despite oodles of official content, many feel that Cort
Planetoid Pioneers Online is FREE THIS WEEKEND!2019-07-11https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/35393276/b0f2362353a3625344c8576f263b2c80b3eb06ac.jpg Well folks, it's been a decade-long journey here, but today we launch our first internet-multiplayer game, built with our own Crush2D networked physics game engine: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1013040/Planetoid_Pioneers_Online/ To celebrate, we are making the game FREE to play this whole weekend - so get your friends in on some of the carnage! We're also giving everyone a 50% off the already low price. Finally, those who supported us by buying Planetoid Pioneers Contributor Edition, get a free copy of Planetoid Pione
Presenting Planetoid Pioneers ONLINE - launching THIS WEEK!2019-07-10This month marks exactly TEN years since we started building the Crush2D game engine, which now finally also supports networking with perfect sync the super detailed game-affecting physics on up to four computers over the internet! We are proud to present Planetoid Pioneers ONLINE: https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/35393276/e7e418a6a3a3fd65555e9caf69b7a42c86ad06a1.png This technology has allowed us to make some really crazy physics-driven game modes for networked multiplayer, TWELVE of which will ship with even the Early Access launch of Planetoid Pioneers Online THIS WEEK! Leading up to that big day, we are d
Planetoid Pioneers is LAUNCHED, and 25% OFF2018-02-08http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/4108207/2c9d54544d534bee8573f9834e426389466318bb.png Ladies and gentlemen, this craft taking off today has been over eight years in the making... Powered by a world-class 2D physics engine, a unique and modular game design on top, massive and varied content built with fully integrated editors (all included!), and extreme integration with the Steam Workshop for endless expansion, we at Data Realms are incredibly proud to present: Planetoid Pioneers - the Physicsvania prequel to Cortex Command! Speaking of Cortex Command, as a thank you to all owners of this previous game of o
Planetoid Pioneers is LAUNCHED, and 25% OFF2018-02-08http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/4108207/2c9d54544d534bee8573f9834e426389466318bb.png Ladies and gentlemen, this craft taking off today has been over eight years in the making... Powered by a world-class 2D physics engine, a unique and modular game design on top, massive and varied content built with fully integrated editors (all included!), and extreme integration with the Steam Workshop for endless expansion, we at Data Realms are incredibly proud to present: Planetoid Pioneers - the Physicsvania prequel to Cortex Command! Speaking of Cortex Command, as a thank you to all owners of this previous game of o
Cortex Command FREE + get 25% OFF our NEW game Planetoid Pioneers, launching on Thursday!2018-02-03http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/4108207/f581962dfd26369de31657ac6e22393c95c485c5.png Folks, it's an exciting time over here at Data Realms. Next week we are launching our NEW game, Planetoid Pioneers - which is actually a prequel to Cortex Command! In celebration of that, we are making Cortex Command FREE for an entire weekend! Yes, you get to keep it forever after, too. (edit: yes, really you get to keep the full thing, never have to pay) AND, if you own Cortex Command by the time Planetoid Pioneers launches on Thursday next week (Feb 8), you also get an 25% OFF it! Just add PP to your wishlist to be remi
Cortex Command FREE + get 25% OFF our NEW game Planetoid Pioneers, launching on Thursday!2018-02-03http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/4108207/f581962dfd26369de31657ac6e22393c95c485c5.png Folks, it's an exciting time over here at Data Realms. Next week we are launching our NEW game, Planetoid Pioneers - which is actually a prequel to Cortex Command! In celebration of that, we are making Cortex Command FREE for an entire weekend! Yes, you get to keep it forever after, too. (edit: yes, really you get to keep the full thing, never have to pay) AND, if you own Cortex Command by the time Planetoid Pioneers launches on Thursday next week (Feb 8), you also get an 25% OFF it! Just add PP to your wishlist to be remi
Cortex Command Build 32, the Performance Update is HERE2016-12-30https://s3.amazonaws.com/DRLMainStatic/images/ccgifs/b32comp.gif Your wait is over: both for this fresh build of your old faithful game, and also for the next frames in the heat of the fiercest battle! Don't wait to get a copy for yourself or a friend, since the massive 85% OFF sale will only last for a few more days... Here's what's fresh, thanks to Evgeniy "Weegee” Vigovskiy, Jesús “GranPC” Higueras Pica, and Chris “Montdidier” Kruger: Performance Cortex Command now pumps up to 2x more frames per second!! Game activities no longer slow down when played for too long. Gameplay Added keyboards shortcuts for weapon switch, reload, drop and pick
Cortex Command Build 32, the Performance Update is HERE2016-12-30https://s3.amazonaws.com/DRLMainStatic/images/ccgifs/b32comp.gif Your wait is over: both for this fresh build of your old faithful game, and also for the next frames in the heat of the fiercest battle! Don't wait to get a copy for yourself or a friend, since the massive 85% OFF sale will only last for a few more days... Here's what's fresh, thanks to Evgeniy "Weegee” Vigovskiy, Jesús “GranPC” Higueras Pica, and Chris “Montdidier” Kruger: Performance Cortex Command now pumps up to 2x more frames per second!! Game activities no longer slow down when played for too long. Gameplay Added keyboards shortcuts for weapon switch, reload, drop and pick
CC Build 32 COMING THIS WEEKEND - and only $2.99 NOW2016-12-28https://s3.amazonaws.com/DRLMainStatic/images/ccgifs/b32blastinsm.gif Once again, just as you thought we'd given up on Cortex Command, Evgeniy “Weegee” Vigovskiy, Jesús “GranPC” Higueras Pica, and Chris "Montdidier" Kruger bring you a juicy update for the holidays! This time it's mostly focused around massive performance enhancements. With the new build coming out in a couple of days, you can have hordes of little guys going at it, without much slo-mo action kicking in. So keep an an out for it dropping this weekend, right before the year ends! Speaking of which, Cortex Command can be bought for LESS THAN THREE DOLLARS on Steam right now duri
CC Build 32 COMING THIS WEEKEND - and only $2.99 NOW2016-12-28https://s3.amazonaws.com/DRLMainStatic/images/ccgifs/b32blastinsm.gif Once again, just as you thought we'd given up on Cortex Command, Evgeniy “Weegee” Vigovskiy, Jesús “GranPC” Higueras Pica, and Chris "Montdidier" Kruger bring you a juicy update for the holidays! This time it's mostly focused around massive performance enhancements. With the new build coming out in a couple of days, you can have hordes of little guys going at it, without much slo-mo action kicking in. So keep an an out for it dropping this weekend, right before the year ends! Speaking of which, Cortex Command can be bought for LESS THAN THREE DOLLARS on Steam right now duri
Cortex Command Build 31 released: NO MORE OBJECT LIMITS2015-03-28Evgeniy “Weegee” Vigovskiy Stefan “Abdul” Winberg Ken “CaveCricket48″ Vu Do & Jesús “GranPC” Higueras Pica bring you a MASSIVE update (on Steam right now, Humble shortly): Major features:THE MOID (OBJECT COUNT) LIMIT IS GONE*!!! (*Not truly gone, but hardly reachable)Randomized maps: create a map once, play it foreverBunker prefabs: build your bunker of any size in no timeAI skill sliders: bored? We have ‘Unfair’ AI skill for ya.Global scripts: add some pepper to any activity or control AI units in the campaign your way.Mod manager: no more .rte renaming!Constructor tool: AI brains seal themselves in tunnels to live long (and probably even pr
Cortex Command Build 31 released: NO MORE OBJECT LIMITS2015-03-28Evgeniy “Weegee” Vigovskiy Stefan “Abdul” Winberg Ken “CaveCricket48″ Vu Do & Jesús “GranPC” Higueras Pica bring you a MASSIVE update (on Steam right now, Humble shortly): Major features:THE MOID (OBJECT COUNT) LIMIT IS GONE*!!! (*Not truly gone, but hardly reachable)Randomized maps: create a map once, play it foreverBunker prefabs: build your bunker of any size in no timeAI skill sliders: bored? We have ‘Unfair’ AI skill for ya.Global scripts: add some pepper to any activity or control AI units in the campaign your way.Mod manager: no more .rte renaming!Constructor tool: AI brains seal themselves in tunnels to live long (and probably even pr
Build 30 OSX is out - finally!2014-06-16http://devlog.datarealms.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/hero.jpg Sorry for the delay, dear Mac folks – the Build 30 update of CC finally dropped after yet another round of heroic efforts by our porting guru Chris Kruger (pictured above)! It’s on Steam right now with full workshop integration - enjoy!
Build 30 OSX is out - finally!2014-06-16http://devlog.datarealms.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/hero.jpg Sorry for the delay, dear Mac folks – the Build 30 update of CC finally dropped after yet another round of heroic efforts by our porting guru Chris Kruger (pictured above)! It’s on Steam right now with full workshop integration - enjoy!
Cortex Command Build 30 is OUT: Workshop!2014-04-17The first update in over a year, Cortex Command Build 30 is out, and it's MASSIVE. Visit the official site for the details on this game-changing revision.
Cortex Command Build 30 is OUT: Workshop!2014-04-17https://s3.amazonaws.com/DRLMainStatic/images/announcement_capsule.png The first update in over a year, Cortex Command Build 30 is out, and it's MASSIVE. Visit the official site for the details on this game-changing revision.
Squad Mechanics coming in next update!2014-02-13Check out the game-changing new way to control your teammates with squad mechanics that is coming soon in the next build (#30) of Cortex Command! Get the full scoop on our >dev log