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Weekly dev update 7/2/21
XO, a roguelike fleet RTS for PC/Mac/LinuxWe're on the cusp of another update, but there's just a couple pesky bugs that still need fixing.
Weekly update for 5/21/21
XO, a roguelike fleet RTS for PC/Mac/LinuxStasis, item upgrades, boarding party enhancements and 1.41a beta news!
Minefields and Rules of Engagement +more in beta 1.36
XO, a roguelike fleet RTS for PC/Mac/LinuxBeta 1.36 (Being Mineful) is now live on Steam! Minefields, Rules of Engagement, lots of new content and more!
Pirates, Boarding Parties, Comms and More
XO, a roguelike fleet RTS for PC/Mac/Linux 1 commentAdding pirates and rogue military factions into XO was unlocked as one of our first backer missions on Kickstarter, and now they’re in the game! Pirates...
XO // Scout Ships, The Flock, and Movement Commands
XO, a roguelike fleet RTS for PC/Mac/LinuxWe have always considered the Flock to be the mass of civilian refugee ships in your fleet. Civilians are harder to manage, because they aren’t familiar...
PC Gamer plays XO // We're going to PAX!
XO, a roguelike fleet RTS for PC/Mac/LinuxOk everyone, lots of cool stuff to share today. We have about 48 hours left on Kickstarter, so let's get right to it!
XO Has Been Greenlit on Steam
XO, a roguelike fleet RTS for PC/Mac/LinuxAfter less than 8 days on Greenlight, we received and email from Valve letting us know the community had voted us in!
17 Minutes of Pre-Alpha Gameplay
XO, a roguelike fleet RTS for PC/Mac/LinuxSometimes a short trailer just isn't enough, so we streamed XO gameplay for over an hour on Twitch! Here are the highlights from last Friday night.
Over 50% Funded // New Space Stations
XO, a roguelike fleet RTS for PC/Mac/LinuxTo celebrate surpassing the 50% benchmark, we want to share this video of Brian Davis modeling the first of many space stations you'll find in XO! I sped...
XO is now on Kickstarter and Steam Greenlight!
XO, a roguelike fleet RTS for PC/Mac/LinuxCHECK BACK AT 6AM PST: After six months of hard work and planning, the day is finally here.
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XO - Escape to Rigel Alpha IV Trailer [Official]
XO, a roguelike fleet RTS for PC/Mac/LinuxWe just wrapped our Kickstarter/Greenlight trailer!
Countdown to Kickstarter and Steam Greenlight
XO, a roguelike fleet RTS for PC/Mac/LinuxIt feels like everything’s been building up to this. Working on the Kickstarter has been one of the most stressful and exciting undertakings in recent...
XO Character Art Reveal
XO, a roguelike fleet RTS for PC/Mac/Linux 2 commentsThe faces are generated using a system we lovingly call Mr. Potato Head. The shape of each face, mouth, eyes, nose, and accessories will create a unique...
SkewSound Onboard for XO's Sound Design
XO, a roguelike fleet RTS for PC/Mac/Linux 2 commentsSkewSound was extremely thorough with their work. They made full use of frequencies, provided music that fit with the theme (which we removed from the...
XO Enemy Ship Design
XO, a roguelike fleet RTS for PC/Mac/Linux 2 commentsFollowing last week's blog on our ideas for a faceless enemy, this latest post dives into the specific design on each enemy ship type - it's a lengthy...
We're Keeping XO's Enemies A Secret
XO, a roguelike fleet RTS for PC/Mac/Linux 6 commentsThink about any game you've played with monsters or aliens or zombies; the first time they jump out, it's terrifying, and you hope you never see them...
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Lasers! [From Placeholders to Current Effects]
XO, a roguelike fleet RTS for PC/Mac/Linux 2 commentsIf you put too much time making placeholder effects look incredible first, you may not have the time to focus on the gameplay.
Deep Dive Into XO's Procedural Planets
XO, a roguelike fleet RTS for PC/Mac/Linux 7 commentsWhile there are space stations, cargo ships, depots and caches that you can get resources from, by far the biggest source of what you’ll need to survive...
XO has 1 week left of Square Enix Collective
XO, a roguelike fleet RTS for PC/Mac/Linux 6 commentsIt's been an interesting few weeks since XO was announced for Square Enix Collective's feedback phase. We've had a lot of positive comments so far, and...
Expos and working on the game loop
XO, a roguelike fleet RTS for PC/Mac/LinuxSince XO was announced on the Collective, we've been busy attending expos and working on the full game loop.
XO announced on Square Enix Collective
XO, a roguelike fleet RTS for PC/Mac/LinuxXO is now up on Square Enix Collective! The game will go through a 4 week long feedback period where the community votes and leaves comments.
Modeling Newtonian Physics in Space
XO, a roguelike fleet RTS for PC/Mac/Linux 5 commentsWe made the decision early on to make starship movement in XO as real as possible.
Steam Greenlight Concepts
XO, a roguelike fleet RTS for PC/Mac/LinuxWe posted XO on Greenlight Concepts, please check out our page and leave some feedback (and give us an upvote if you like it!)
Building a Better Battleship
XO, a roguelike fleet RTS for PC/Mac/LinuxThe battleship is one of the most important pieces in XO. It's the closest thing to the hero of the game. This is a one-of-a kind starship; it's your...
Inspirations for XO
XO, a roguelike fleet RTS for PC/Mac/Linux" XO is the sci-fi game we've been waiting for – that's why we're making it."
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