Dear Commanders,

Version 0.5.0 for SALVO has been released! This update includes addition of new features,  content and missions. This version contains new additions to gameplay mechanics - including multiple unit controls and carriers.

What's new

Carriers & Strikecrafts

The Proteus Class Fleet Carrier is now playable! With the introduction of the carrier class capital ship, commanders can now engage enemies with various types of strikecrafts. For more details, make sure to check out the Introduction to Carriers.

Improved Tactical Map

The tactical map (now called Planning Mode or PLN for short) received updates to make combat information more visible. In addition, camera controls have always been improved for the PC platform.

New Enemies

More enemy ships, some more dangerous than other, have been added to the game. These can be found in the new enounters missions.

Zone Assault

A new objective based game mode had been added. In this mode, a commander is to capture and occupy specified areas while preventing the enemies from achieving the same goal.

Modules

Module customization is now available in the hangar. These modules range from passive upgrades to unique active protocols that give a ship an advantage in combat.

New Missions

Three handcrafted, unique have been added to the Story Mode under Encounters.

Changelog

For more information, check out the full changelog below. As always, thank you for following the development of SALVO and we hope you enjoy the game.

NEW - ship modules can now be cutomized in the hangar

NEW - carrier strikecraft gameplay (launch, dock, and squadron controls)

NEW - tactical map unit indicators

NEW - SHIP: Proteus class carrier

NEW - STRIKECRAFT: interceptor squadron

NEW - STRIKECRAFT: bomber squadron

NEW - STRIKECRAFT: commandos squadron

NEW - STRIKECRAFT: gunship squadron

NEW - ENEMY: Raider frigate

NEW - ENEMY: Elite Raider frigate

NEW - ENEMY: Missile Raider frigate

NEW - ENEMY: Tugboat

NEW - ENEMY: Firebird boss

NEW - WEAPON: HE mine

NEW - ABILITY: Magnetic Grappler

NEW - custom cursors for PC

NEW - difficulty scaling for enemies

NEW - certain enemies can now use active abilities

NEW - area capture gameplay (Zone Assault, SK-04)

NEW - MISSION: Triple Trouble (SK-02)

NEW - MISSION: Workers Unite! (SK-03)

NEW - MISSION: Mountain Master (SK-04)

NEW - multiple unit control

IMPROVEMENT - move toggle now switches between ship targetting/tactical map

IMPROVEMENT - better movement controls for PC (right click to move and left click to fire)

IMPROVEMENT - smoother camera

IMPROVEMENT - better explosion visual effects

IMPROVEMENT - increased ranges for turrets

IMPROVEMENT - better tactical map effects

IMPROVEMENT - visual effects for subsystems display

IMPROVEMENT - most missiles now have unique flight patterns

IMPROVEMENT - ambient sounds for firing turrets

IMPROVEMENT - camera can now be centered on a unit (double tap unit icon or number key)

IMPROVEMENT - smoother primary weapon reload progress

IMPROVEMENT - ship armor sector display is now more subtle

IMPROVEMENT - mission objectives are now displayed in game

IMPROVEMENT - when moving through multi-pathing, ships will no longer stop on each waypoint

IMPROVEMENT - the camera in planning mode can now be controlled with directional arrow keys

FIX - enemy NPCs are now less likely to bounce around when spawned

FIX - wreckage will no longer deal collision damage

FIX - ships will no longer stop moving when exploding

FIX - turret firing effects now play consistently

FIX - turret damage is now reduced correctly by ship armor

FIX - grabber will no longer get stuck occasionally while picking up items