Author: Max

Hey guys, it’s time for another dev update! As you recall, last time I mentioned that we were working on integrating the latest Unity update into our engine. That’s done and out of the way now. As part of the update we also decided to upgrade our human animation rig, since the Kickstarter revealed a…
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Hey guys, we’ve got some good news for both the game and Vivid Storm as a company. As you know, developing a game is a full-time job, one that’s been made possible thanks to your support during our Kickstarter campaign. Unfortunately there is more to game dev than just making a great game. You also…
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Hey guys, it’s been a few weeks since the Kickstarter concluded and time for a progress update. Over the last two weeks we’ve been pretty busy sorting out a bunch of bureaucratic and financial matters following the Kickstarter. If you backed our Kickstarter you may have already received a survey about your rewards as we…
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We did it guys, Ascent of Ashes is officially funded, and with more than double our original goal! That means we’ll have all the resources we’ll need to make it the amazing game we know it can be. I’d like to take this opportunity to give special thanks to all of you. Whether you backed…
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Hey guys, support for these stretch goals just keeps surging! Presenting you now: Dual Wielding With this stretch goal unlocked, your survivors will be able to equip two one-handed weapons at once! Never be caught off-guard with your tactical pistol and knife combo or keep a sawn-off shotgun handy for close encounters! Until next time,…
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Hey guys! Our campaign continues to defy all expectations as we just hit another stretch goal! Now announcing: Character Special Abilities With this stretch goal, survivors will come with various active abilities that can turn the tide at a critical moment. Sprint out of a sticky situation, hold your breath for that extra accuracy or…
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Hey guys, we not only hit our previous stretch goal, but we’re already over a quarter towards the next! You guys are now officially knocking out these goalposts faster than we can announce them, here’s another: Alien Drugs & Perks With this stretch goal you’ll be able to use some of the alien flora and…
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Hey guys, just when I thought the previous goal went fast, you guys outdid yourselves and unlocked the latest stretch goal in only a few hours! We actually had to delay this update to make the promo art for the next goal! Without further ado, we present to you: Tactical Planning Mode With this stretch…
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Hey guys, thanks to you all we’ve just hit the 30.000 mark on our funding! That means Mechanoid Hacking will make it into the game. It also means it’s time to announce the next stretch goal: Personal Items With this stretch goal, survivors will be able to pick up minor items  and souvenirs throughout their…
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Hey guys, I’m starting to get a little worried that I’m flooding your inboxes with updates, but we’ve just set a new record with our latest stretch goal. We’ve gone from announcement to hitting it in just over a day! We’ve got three days to go and you guys just aren’t letting up. It’s nothing…
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