For the winter season we have added a little bonus event to change things up a bit. Finish the event for a special reward! The reward remains active in Holopoint after the Raid period has ended.
*Raid Mode unlocks after Wave 10, but it is recommended to reach Tier Two before attempting. Same event and item as last year.*

With the winter update comes a few changes. Holopoint is now rendering in multi-pass mode which is slightly more demanding than the single-pass rendering it has been using, but allows for better visuals overall. The engine has also been updated to improve performance and solve smaller issues.
Going forwards we will be working to improve the animating system (such as the double jump bug that has recently surfaced) and balance boss encounters as requested by the community.

Thank you for your support and happy holidays! ːsteamhappyː

The dev branch has been updated with the following changes:

• Updated to SteamVR version to 1.2.0
• Updated to Unity version 5.5.1f1
• Updated level change method - Needs testing on wave 29-30 switch
• Fixed SteamVR invalid server request bug
• Changed from multi-pass to single-pass rendering (optimized draw calls)
• Updated post-processing to support single-pass rendering
• Added bow lock outside of main menu
• Possible fix for crash on close bug (DEP issue?)
• Fix for short depth of field issue (To fix in main build hold shift while launching and change the quality setting)
• Internal changes (data management, error catches, etc).

These changes are significant and require extensive testing. If you find a bug please send us an email at bugs@alzanstudios.com

The Holopoint Winter Update is live!
The update brings the latest Dev Build to the main game, along with an all new Item Shop, Winter Raid Event (limited time), and some extra surprises to discover.

The main change log can be found here: http://steamcommunity.com/games/457960/announcements/detail/548708753626966163
- with the addition of "two songs at once" and "faulty nock side detection" bug fixes.

Check out the all new item shop where new bows are available for purchase.
http://store.steampowered.com/itemstore/457960/browse/?filter=all
*Stock will be replaced in the future


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For bug reports please email bugs@alzanstudios.com

Raid Mode is an event system designed to give players fresh adventures during select periods of time. Some content found in each Raid remains active in Holopoint after the Raid period has ended. Marked by a unique badge, each Raid offers challenging enemies and detailed locations.
Raid Mode unlocks after Wave 10, but it is recommended to reach Tier Two before attempting.

• The Standard Bow has been redesigned to meet community suggestions
| Bow draw has been increased
| Bow graphics updated
| Arrow nock side is now auto detected - options menu button removed
• Steam Inventory Service added
• Bow selection system added
• Carbon Fiber Bow added
• Five Fire Fury added (bow)
• Forgotten Light added (bow *scoring disabled with this item)
• Flaming arrows removed for select bows

• Sound effects updated
• Lightmaps rebaked with improved detail
• Mixed Reality mode fixed (untested on systems other than our own)
| Mixed Reality settings file included in app folder
• Holiday details added
• Dev Builds with scoring disabled now say in game that scores are not recorded
*Other bug fixes not listed in this change log

There are plans to improve Raid Mode and lower the Time Trial unlock wave. The content pushed in the Dev Build is still being updated and debugged. Please email any bugs to bugs@alzanstudios.com


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Update 4.0.6 is now live!

New menu system and Time Trial mode:
The new menu system cleans up the play space through a simple interface. With the addition of a new game type, Time Trial, there is now more choice than ever. Time trial mode allows players to design their own challenge. The game itself is a race against the clock to collect as many points as possible by eliminating targets before time runs out. Unlike the "Classic" game, there is no lives counter; instead, players lose ten percent of their current score for every hit they take. The more points on the board the greater the risk of losing them.
Before starting a game of Time Trial, the new menu system is used to select the desired targets, spawn and time limits, and location of play. This allows for an experience tailored for the player. Due to the custom nature of Time Trial mode, there is not an option for public competition over leaderboards. This new game type is designed for training and quick games with your favorite enemy types.

Along with those changes, there are a fair amount of small updates going live in 4.0.6 as well. These include improvements to the game's audio cues, aiming systems, and overall performance. Bugs fixes from the last few development builds are included with this update. For more information about these bug fixes see the development build forums.

For those who discovered the secret path to level 44 in the development builds, we are sad to say this is not available in the main branch. We need to keep the leaderboards fair, so builds with scoring enabled do not offer such shortcuts.

To submit bug reports please send your log file and a description of the bug to:
bugs@alzanstudios.com

We recently came across an article by OSSIC that talks about VR as a sport and the possibilities Holopoint brings to the table. If you are interested in reading about it for yourself, we thought we'd share the link below.

"As these physical responses correlate with in game objectives, could we finally see the era where the merging of digital sports and physical athletics occurs?" -
OSSIC

https://www.ossic.com/blog/2016/7/5/esports-virtual-reality-vesports-

For those of you who like to see what we are working on before it hits the main game, check out the new development build. We have been hard at work fixing strange bugs, upgrading graphical elements, adding new content, and making Holopoint an overall better experience.

The current Dev Build (4.0.1) went live yesterday (07/14/16) and has a lot of new features to test!

Change log:
• Fix for Ghost Arrows bug (Arrows passing through targets without registering).
• Added new menu system
• Added new game type (Time Trial)
• Removed infinity wave
• Additional sound effects

New menu system:
The new menu system cleans up the play space through a simple interface. With the addition of a new game type there is now more choice than ever. This change requires more interaction from the player. To make things easy, we have designed the new interface to be simple to use while still adding more options to choose from.

Time Trial Mode:
Time trial mode is a new custom game type that allows players to design their own challenge. The game itself is a race against the clock to collect as many points as possible by eliminating targets before time runs out. Unlike the Classic game, there is no lives counter; instead, players lose ten percent of their current score for every hit they take. The more points on the board the greater the risk of losing them.
Before starting a game of Time Trial, the new menu system is used to select the desired targets, spawn and time limits, and location of play. This allows for an experience tailored for the player.

To follow the discussion or submit bug reports check out this post:
http://steamcommunity.com/app/457960/discussions/0/359543542240269619/

The Orlando shooting happened just miles away from our studio, and we know how devastating it has been. In an effort to help those effected by this tragedy, all Alzan Studios` proceeds from today's Holopoint sales (Sunday, June 26th) will be donated to an organization involved in helping Orlando recover.

Thank you for your support,
- Alzan Studios

Fellow archers, come join us in our graduation from the dojo. Tier Two awaits with fresh challenges beyond Wave 29.

Let's see what's new:
• Defeat Wave 29 boss, Chōyaku, to prove your skill
• Then move outside to the courtyard training grounds equipped with thirty new waves, loads of insane targets, and birds... yes, we said birds
• Check out the new arrow options, such as tracers and manual selection of your arrow nock side
• Experience the upgraded AI
• Finally, face off against the clock in the Infinite wave, a locally timed survival mode unlocked after Wave 29

May you find good fortune in your fight to the top!