KickStarter Phoenix Point - the new game from X-COM creator Julian Gollop

[Israfael]

So any chance we could see a PS4, Xbox One and Switch versions soon?

If we have sufficient resources we will certainly consider other platforms, but we have no plans as yet.

Didn't MS give them doritos to do a console version? Or their devices are not compatible with each other?

 

[ArchAngel]

So any chance we could see a PS4, Xbox One and Switch versions soon?

If we have sufficient resources we will certainly consider other platforms, but we have no plans as yet.

Didn't MS give them doritos to do a console version? Or their devices are not compatible with each other?

Or they did the interview before E3..

 

[norolim]

I'm waiting for this game since the beginning!

Damn. You must be tired of all that waiting. How does it feel to be almost 14 billion years old?

 

[CyberWhale]

Leave dawcio alone!

 

[norolim]

Oh come on. She/he's already been alone for so long. Why are you so cruel?

 

[Grotesque]

proof that PP's target gamers and saggy tits don't go together.

 

[Taka-Haradin puolipeikko]

 

[PanteraNera]

https://forums.snapshotgames.com/t/what-can-we-expect-in-backer-build-2/1016/2

We generally don’t release information about what will be included in the Backer Build ahead of time. We always have a list of features we’d like to include, but it doesn’t always work out that way. Sometimes you can add one simple thing to an already stable build that causes some major bugs. There’s only a 2 month cycle between builds, and we usually content lock about 2 weeks before release. If those bugs can’t be found and fixed in those two weeks, then that feature may have to go on hold until the next release.

For this reason, we don’t list what we plan to add, as people tend to raise their expectations and then get disappointed.

 

[Taka-Haradin puolipeikko]

Some pics that UnstableVoltage posted on Discord:

 

[PanteraNera]

Some pics that UnstableVoltage posted on Discord:

For additional information/context, these screens are from the newest dev-build.
First screenshot shows the technician, second the Armadillo as an unit, UnstableVoltage is currently working on an mini-dev blog for Backer Build Two.
So it is very likely that Backer Build Two will have at least one new class and a use able vehicle, also he stated it will have two new maps.

 

[CyberWhale]

Bland. As. Fuck.

 

[Strange Fellow]

Some pics that UnstableVoltage posted on Discord:

Are those blue squares hit points? How that's supposed to be easier to read than a simple number I cannot understand.

 

[PanteraNera]

Are those blue squares hit points? How that's supposed to be easier to read than a simple number I cannot understand.

Yes blue squares are hit points, white squares are armor.

 

[Strange Fellow]

Are those blue squares hit points? How that's supposed to be easier to read than a simple number I cannot understand.

Yes blue squares are hit points, white squares are armor.

I'd be interested to hear the reasoning for that one. Surely there's no one who thinks that's more legible than the alternative. XCOM didn't have this magnitude of hit points, did it? I can understand it if the number is very low, but that picture looks bad in every way.

 

[Alienman]

I know it's only a couple of pics, but I do hope you are not limited to 4 dudes if you have a car with you.

 

[Israfael]

Furthermore, two HUEG numbers would be much more visible from a couch (like true gamers (tm)(C) play) than an assortment of random boxes that you need to count manually

 

[ArchAngel]

Are those blue squares hit points? How that's supposed to be easier to read than a simple number I cannot understand.

Yes blue squares are hit points, white squares are armor.

I'd be interested to hear the reasoning for that one. Surely there's no one who thinks that's more legible than the alternative. XCOM didn't have this magnitude of hit points, did it? I can understand it if the number is very low, but that picture looks bad in every way.

Xcom this much HP and way more as well. And then Xcom 2 doubled it!

 

[Strange Fellow]

Are those blue squares hit points? How that's supposed to be easier to read than a simple number I cannot understand.

Yes blue squares are hit points, white squares are armor.

I'd be interested to hear the reasoning for that one. Surely there's no one who thinks that's more legible than the alternative. XCOM didn't have this magnitude of hit points, did it? I can understand it if the number is very low, but that picture looks bad in every way.

Xcom this much HP and way more as well. And then Xcom 2 doubled it!

With this same way of displaying HP? Yikes.

 

[eXalted]

Some pics that UnstableVoltage posted on Discord:

No, no, no. Where are mine orange colors and the grittiness? This lools so generic, like those old 3d UFO games.

 

[HansDampf]

I'd be interested to hear the reasoning for that one.

Ctrl-C XCOM

 

[Farewell into the night]

MAYBE those blue points are only faction related? Could it be?

 

[Taka-Haradin puolipeikko]

Enemies get red points for HP.

 

[PanteraNera]

https://phoenixpoint.info/blog/2018/6/26/backer-build-two

BACKER BUILD TWO
We are pleased to announce that Backer Build Two is scheduled for delivery on July 3rd. If you're already a preorder customer with the Luxury Digital Edition or above (Digital Extras Edition for Fig backers), look out for an email from Xsolla some time on the 3rd with your unique download link. Versions will be provided for PC, Mac OS and Linux.

Backer Build Two is currently undergoing rigorous testing. The following list of features are planned for Backer Build Two but are subject to change.

The Technician
Something which many people have been waiting for is the addition of the fourth class, the Technician.

The Technician comes with his own set of skills and abilities.

The standard equipment for the Technician is an Assault Rifle (which means he can return fire), a grenade and his Mech Arms.

The Mech Arms allow the Technician not only to heal injured team mates, but also to repair damaged limbs.

In addition, the Technician's Mech Arms can be used to deliver a brutal melee range attack on an enemy that will also stun them.

The Technician also has another trick up his sleeve (well, technically it's on his back), a deployable turret.

Once deployed, the turret acts as a static weapon platform armed with a PDW. As an agile weapon, this also allows the turret to return fire.

The turret will also be able to drop its PDW which can then be picked up and used by other units.

The Armadillo
Next up with have the New Jericho APC - the Armadillo. The first drivable vehicle to be included in Phoenix Point.

In order to use the Armadillo you must first get one of your squad inside to drive the unit, via the access hatch on the rear of the vehicle. There's additional room for carrying extra squad members too.

The Armadillo has a large movement range, and can drive cleanly through most obstacles. It's a large unit though, measuring 3x3 tiles - so there are some places it cannot reach!

Armed with a roof mounted turret, the Armadillo is capable of taking targets down at range. While lacking the armor shredding capability of the Heavy's LMG, it still packs a punch and has unlimited ammo.

The Armadillo is also capable of unleashing a devastating ram attack that can flatten several enemies at once. Travelling at high speed in a straight line, you need to choose your path carefully.

The vehicles in Phoenix Point have a lot of armor and heath, but they can still sustain damage. Don't worry though, your new Technician has you covered!

Of course, the vehicles are very powerful. You may feel that this will make you future missions very easy. Remember though, as you adapt, so does the enemy!

You didn't think we were going to make it that easy for you, did you?

Other changes and features
We have updated the aiming system to give more detailed information about the damage your shots are likely to do, along with the effects of disabling a body part.

You will now find under the options menu a checkbox to enable the free camera.

This will allow you to rotate the game camera freely and not lock you to 90 degree turns.

We have also added 2 new base maps for the procedural generation system, and improved map lighting.

A host of other additions, quality of life improvements and bug-fixes have also been made. You will be able to find a complete list of changes and additions in the documentation supplied with Backer Build Two and on our forum once the build goes live.

Additional new images from discord:

Mutog

Queen with "spitter head"

Queen with "big hands"

Backer Build Two:
- no new enemies beside the armored variant of the queen
- vehicles will have unlimited ammo (will be limited in later builds)

 

[luinthoron]

New blog post:

Backer Build Two
We are pleased to announce that Backer Build Two is scheduled for delivery on July 3rd. If you're already a preorder customer with the Luxury Digital Edition or above (Digital Extras Edition for Fig backers), look out for an email from Xsolla some time on the 3rd with your unique download link. Versions will be provided for PC, Mac OS and Linux.

Backer Build Two is currently undergoing rigorous testing. The following list of features are planned for Backer Build Two but are subject to change.

The Technician
Something which many people have been waiting for is the addition of the fourth class, the Technician.

The Technician comes with his own set of skills and abilities.

The standard equipment for the Technician is an Assault Rifle (which means he can return fire), a grenade and his Mech Arms.

The Mech Arms allow the Technician not only to heal injured team mates, but also to repair damaged limbs.

In addition, the Technician's Mech Arms can be used to deliver a brutal melee range attack on an enemy that will also stun them.

The Technician also has another trick up his sleeve (well, technically it's on his back), a deployable turret.

Once deployed, the turret acts as a static weapon platform armed with a PDW. As an agile weapon, this also allows the turret to return fire.

The turret will also be able to drop its PDW which can then be picked up and used by other units.

The Armadillo
Next up with have the New Jericho APC - the Armadillo. The first drivable vehicle to be included in Phoenix Point.

In order to use the Armadillo you must first get one of your squad inside to drive the unit, via the access hatch on the rear of the vehicle. There's additional room for carrying extra squad members too.

The Armadillo has a large movement range, and can drive cleanly through most obstacles. It's a large unit though, measuring 3x3 tiles - so there are some places it cannot reach!

Armed with a roof mounted turret, the Armadillo is capable of taking targets down at range. While lacking the armor shredding capability of the Heavy's LMG, it still packs a punch and has unlimited ammo.

The Armadillo is also capable of unleashing a devastating ram attack that can flatten several enemies at once. Travelling at high speed in a straight line, you need to choose your path carefully.

The vehicles in Phoenix Point have a lot of armor and heath, but they can still sustain damage. Don't worry though, your new Technician has you covered!

Of course, the vehicles are very powerful. You may feel that this will make you future missions very easy. Remember though, as you adapt, so does the enemy!

You didn't think we were going to make it that easy for you, did you?

Other changes and features
We have updated the aiming system to give more detailed information about the damage your shots are likely to do, along with the effects of disabling a body part.

You will now find under the options menu a checkbox to enable the free camera.

This will allow you to rotate the game camera freely and not lock you to 90 degree turns.

We have also added 2 new base maps for the procedural generation system, and improved map lighting.

A host of other additions, quality of life improvements and bug-fixes have also been made. You will be able to find a complete list of changes and additions in the documentation supplied with Backer Build Two and on our forum once the build goes live.

 

[Alienman]

The technician looks pretty ridiculous.