Subvein Version 0.5 Released!

After 18 months in development a new game is born. Today not only marks the release of Subvein version 0.5, but the very first Subvein release in all history!
Download and play Subvein Version 0.5 for FREE right now!

If I were a less ambitious man, I could call this Subvein 1.0 and be done with it. Don’t let the 0.5 fool you, the game is 100% playable and could almost be considered complete. Featuring complex weapons, tactical skills, detailed maps and more.. this release provides an intense, multi-player taste of the hot and sweaty action to come.

Subvein has reached a point in its development where it should be able to support rapid community growth on its own. Now that it features a fully functional server lobby, new players can download it and start playing with others in minutes. As a result I’ve decided that now is the best time to release Subvein as version 0.5. After all, the sooner we get started the better! Fortunately for you though, there are much bigger plans in store for Subvein. Here is a brief rundown of what you can expect from future versions:

Version 0.6: Vehicles + vehicles based maps + vehicle based missions. Vehicles, like missions, will be unlocked as you develop your respect level within your gang. They’ll be very similar to the vehicles in GTA2, just way better.

Version 0.7: The WAR game mode + new skills. This game mode will hopefully become the main focus of Subvein. While the rules are not 100% defined just yet, the main difference from other game modes is that you will keep your character. This means that instead of getting reset to level 1 at the start of each round, you will slowly develop your skills, respect and credits over time. First one to level 100 wins! The WAR mode will place a heavy emphasis on squad based tactics and will be rather sandboxy. Also in this version you can expect a whole lot more skills as you’ll be able to reach higher levels to unlock them.

Version 0.8: This version will see major improvements to the AI and a number of cool new features to unlock as you develop your respect level. There will also be a whole bunch of maps designed specifically for the WAR game mode.

Version 0.9: All sorts of cool features + a massive graphics improvement. Possibly including cool things like a day/night cycle, atmospherics, 3D character models? Time shall tell. Basically this version will complete all the features that were originally planned for the game.

Version 1.0: Polish + Registration Benefits. The big 1.0. This version marks the official release of Subvein and will have to be super polished, balanced and optimised. It will basically take all aspects of the game and make it better. The only new features to be added will be things that you can unlock through registration; stuff like custom paint jobs on your vehicles, etc.

Version 1.1+: This is up to you pretty much. I’m sure that the community will provide many great ideas over the coming months and together we’ll be able to take this game to the next level. Awesome. There will also be the ongoing balancing of weapons and a constant stream of new maps to play, too.

Anyway, I want to say thanks to everyone who’s helped get the game this far. I hope you enjoy what we’ve created! If you want to help out I encourage you to tell as many people as possible. Let’s make this baby grow, yo!
Download it now and have fun!

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