New Build is Live!

And here are the release notes:

Features:
– Friend List! You can now add and remove players to a friendlist by clicking their name in the lobby chat
Stat screen is in.
– Stats: You can now see per class stats for yourself.
– Test Store: In testing stage, and allows costume previews of player assets that are coming soon.

Bugfixes:
– Snapping off components on equipment switch is fixed.
– Player characters now remain where they were when mounting a component, and on exit return to that position.
– Audio stutter caused by inactive sources is fixed
– Performance issues related to terrain are fixed, namely spyglass lag, and frame stutter.
– Particles on screen optimized, more performance boost
– Equipment no longer displays after zooming while on helm
– Ship stats (except hull and balloon profile) now display correctly
– Shell tracer originating position more accurate

Balance:
– Gun positioning bug fixed. Projectile leading is more predictable
– Missile sling no more homing, and turning speed reduced
– Harpoon range increased
– Various gun angle and turning speed adjustments

Known Bugs:
– Invisible-Helm is still at large, please send client logs to feedback@musegames.com

There will be one more update this week, so stay tuned.

Tournament livestream Saturday! Watch, win prizes!

This Saturday, September 15th, as 2 PM EST we’ll be holding the historic first-ever Guns of Icarus Online tournament, THUNDERDUNES!

As teams of airships line up to do battle and duke it out for honor and glory, tune into the official tournament livestream for up-to-the-minute tournament coverage, plus a chance to win a copy of the game in our special giveaway! Throughout the tournament, we’ll be holding a series of drawings and announcing the winners on the stream. You can only enter if you have the secret code that will be revealed before each drawing, so join the channel for your chance to win! The more people watching, the more prizes we’ll give away, so spread the word!

Also, if you want to compete in the tournament, remember the signup deadline is Wednesday at noon! Get your team together and enter while you can!

We’ll be embedding a player here on the site, but you can also subscribe and watch on our official Twitch.tv channel!

Shiny new monthly newsletter!

If you want to get even more Guns of Icarus Online goodness delivered straight to your inbox, we’ve just debuted a shiny new look for our monthly subscriber newsletter!

We’ll be sending out like gear-filled, oil-streaked, steam-spewing, whack-it-occasionally-to-keep-it-running clockwork at or nearish the beginning of every month to keep you up to date with all that’s happening in the world of Guns of Icarus Online.

You can check out the September issue here, and subscribe here!

Guns of Icarus Online Beta Tournament: THUNDERDUNES!

Welcome to THUNDERDUNES, the first ever Guns of Icarus Online tournament!

As we hurtle towards launch in the last weeks of beta, it’s time for all you airship Captains, Gunners, and Engineers to take to the skies and battle it out for the right to name yourselves CHAMPIONS OF THE DUNES!

Tournament page:

Date and time:

    Saturday, September 15, 2pm EST

Format:

    8v8 (2 ships vs. 2 ships) Battle on the Dunes

Prizes:

    Collector’s Edition copies of the game and in-game costumes and accessories. Details and pictures below!

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Collector’s Edition Captain Costumes

Many people have asked us what is included in the Collector’s Edition costume pack. We are pleased to finally be able to present you with the final selection of Captain’s costumes, in Ladies’ and Gents’ editions!

"Port City" Captain Costume (Gents')
"Horizon" Captain Costume (Ladies')

*Note: goggles not included!

We’re hard at work putting the finishing touches on the in-game store, which will soon be ready to offer a host of sartorial delights. If you’d like to pick up a Collector’s Edition and snag these fine costumes before they hit stores, you can find it on our Steam store page now!