Death 3D v2.7.0 Released
Today I am releasing a major update to the My Colony Universe based first person shooter game Death 3D! This update brings a ton of new features, including Capture the Flag support. Let's take a look!
Over the past year, I have been quietly releasing a steady stream of Death 3D updates, moving the game away from 2d sprites and into 3D Basic Modeler based graphics for the characters, weapons and map entities. I have also been working to improve VR and multiplayer support, and today I am happy to announce the availability of v2.7.0, which is a major release, now available on Android, iOS, Windows and the Web!
The largest change is the complete overhaul for all in-game menus and the in-game HUD. Some time ago, I wanted to merge the VR and the regular interface into one, to make it easier to maintain. This worked, but it was too limiting for all of the non-VR players, which is like 99% of players. So I have once again separated them out, keeping the vr-specific interface for VR players only, and everyone else gets a brand new interface with better screen usage and with more information present to the player.
The in-game map editor has returned and has been completely revamped. Previously I had moved the map editor out of the main game and in to it's own specific stand-alone app, but this generated a lot of complaints, particularly from iPad users who missed having the editor built straight into the game. So it's back, and it's now better than ever, as it comes with a live 3D preview so you can look at a realtime render of your map as you build.
In addition to a revamped editor, you can now manage your maps that you have previously uploaded to the in-game Map Shop. Before you could just publish maps and forget about them, but now you can re-download your old published maps, hide them from distribution, or take them down completely if you wish.
Also added to the game, the long-requested new multiplayer mode, Capture the Flag! Break off into the Red vs Blue teams and do battle as you attempt to storm each others' bases and capture the enemy flag.
Right now there is only one CTF map available, but the map editor does have full support for CTF map authoring, so I am hoping that more Capture the Flag maps will be showing up in the map shop before long.
There are a ton of other small fixes and improvements to the game as well. I am considering starting on episode 3 of the campaign at some point, maybe adding more multiplayer modes (including campaign co-op), and whatever else comes through to the suggestions. I might put the game on Steam someday too, if I ever feel it's good enough. If you have suggestions though, let me know in the Discord.
Death 3D is available now on all platforms, you can find a download link for your current platform at the link below:
And if you have a VR headset, like a Meta Quest or other, Death 3D has full VR mode support. Just put on your headset and point your browser to the Death 3D web app and enjoy the carnage in full VR!