Helios Devlog - itch.iohttps://cptmorman.itch.io/heliosCity builder meets card game.https://cptmorman.itch.io/helios/devlog/99564/developer-interview-watch-nowDeveloper Interview - Watch Now!https://cptmorman.itch.io/helios/devlog/99564/developer-interview-watch-nowThu, 12 Sep 2019 10:07:26 GMTdevlog

Before Helios, STUDIO403 created A Scholar's Tale, an atmospheric visual novel. Recently, our game producer gave some exclusive insights into the production of the game during an interview with Snobfo...

]]>https://cptmorman.itch.io/helios/devlog/94580/passing-one-last-milestonePassing One Last Milestonehttps://cptmorman.itch.io/helios/devlog/94580/passing-one-last-milestoneMon, 12 Aug 2019 07:53:49 GMTdevlog

Last Friday, we've successfully passed our final milestone and received fantastic feedback from the jury. It sure was a day to remember for all of us. We thought, some of you might be interested in se...

]]>https://cptmorman.itch.io/helios/devlog/93981/release-play-helios-nowRelease - play Helios now!https://cptmorman.itch.io/helios/devlog/93981/release-play-helios-nowFri, 09 Aug 2019 11:46:21 GMTdevlog

Helios is out now! Starting today, you can download the final release version of Helios, an innovative crossover between a city builder and a card game. https://oliver-leins.itch.io/helios We hope you...

]]>https://cptmorman.itch.io/helios/devlog/93769/building-an-empireBuilding an empirehttps://cptmorman.itch.io/helios/devlog/93769/building-an-empireWed, 07 Aug 2019 09:05:53 GMTdevlog

As a dev team, playing our own game on a regular basis is a must. However, our concept artist Maria took it to the next level and scored more than 5600 points when building her empire. Think you can...

]]>https://cptmorman.itch.io/helios/devlog/93591/helios-teaser-trailerHelios Teaser Trailerhttps://cptmorman.itch.io/helios/devlog/93591/helios-teaser-trailerTue, 06 Aug 2019 10:09:44 GMTdevlog

We've completely revamped our lighting to finally fulfill the promise of sending you to the golden city. Although it's an obvious truth that light is half the battle, its impact remains powerful every...

]]>https://cptmorman.itch.io/helios/devlog/93234/early-access-update-4-out-nowEarly Access: Update 4 OUT NOW!https://cptmorman.itch.io/helios/devlog/93234/early-access-update-4-out-nowMon, 05 Aug 2019 07:05:49 GMTdevlog

Early Access Update 4 is out now! You can get it right HERE . This update features a wide array of improvements: All-new lighting. Golden glory! Revamped island textures. New animated foliage. Lush st...

]]>https://cptmorman.itch.io/helios/devlog/92331/timelapse-challengeTimelapse Challengehttps://cptmorman.itch.io/helios/devlog/92331/timelapse-challengeTue, 30 Jul 2019 07:53:43 GMTdevlog

This is where the fun starts! Now that most visual assets have made it into the game, we finally get to do the cool stuff - like a timelapse video :) We would love to see yours and feature it on our p...

]]>https://cptmorman.itch.io/helios/devlog/92032/early-access-update-3-out-nowEarly Access: Update 3 OUT NOW!https://cptmorman.itch.io/helios/devlog/92032/early-access-update-3-out-nowMon, 29 Jul 2019 06:45:03 GMTdevlog

Version 3 of Helios public early access is out now! You can now download the latest build right HERE . This version includes whole host of new additions and refinements: All buildings are now impleme...

]]>https://cptmorman.itch.io/helios/devlog/91123/early-access-update-2-out-nowEarly Access: Update 2 OUT NOW!https://cptmorman.itch.io/helios/devlog/91123/early-access-update-2-out-nowMon, 22 Jul 2019 10:29:26 GMTdevlog

It's time for an update! You can now download the latest build of Helios right HERE . This version includes a ton of improvements: Unlock a new island once you've earned enough points. The island is n...

]]>https://cptmorman.itch.io/helios/devlog/90243/buildings-update-beefing-stuff-upBuildings Update: Beefing stuff up!https://cptmorman.itch.io/helios/devlog/90243/buildings-update-beefing-stuff-upTue, 16 Jul 2019 09:55:37 GMTdevlogWe're happy to see that many players have participated in the Helios early access. Of course we know that there still is a lot to be done on the visual side of things, which is why we'd like to share...

]]>https://cptmorman.itch.io/helios/devlog/89118/early-access-play-helios-nowEarly Access - play Helios now!https://cptmorman.itch.io/helios/devlog/89118/early-access-play-helios-nowMon, 08 Jul 2019 08:33:05 GMTdevlogEarly access starts now! Starting today, you can download an early build of Helios, a smart crossover between a city builder and a card game. We’d love to hear back from you, which is why we have in...

]]>https://cptmorman.itch.io/helios/devlog/86492/a-touch-of-classA touch of classhttps://cptmorman.itch.io/helios/devlog/86492/a-touch-of-classThu, 20 Jun 2019 12:14:01 GMTdevlogThe noble houses are a class of buildings with very specific needs. They will yield a ton of bonus points when placed near cultural facilities such as museums or decorative assets like pretty fountain...

]]>https://cptmorman.itch.io/helios/devlog/84565/trivia-time-3-fun-facts-about-heliosTrivia time - 3 fun facts about Helioshttps://cptmorman.itch.io/helios/devlog/84565/trivia-time-3-fun-facts-about-heliosFri, 07 Jun 2019 08:09:01 GMTdevlog

Last Monday, we've successfully passed our second milestone, which means that we're now closing in on early access. Since the beginning of development, Helios has evolved by leaps and bounds. What a g...

]]>https://cptmorman.itch.io/helios/devlog/82024/building-cultureBuilding culturehttps://cptmorman.itch.io/helios/devlog/82024/building-cultureMon, 20 May 2019 12:09:37 GMTdevlogAs with any serious Steampunk universe, building a culture is a vital part of making the game feel grounded. One element of any civilization are stylish advertisements such as this celestial liquor co...

]]>https://cptmorman.itch.io/helios/devlog/80415/raise-the-curtain-its-time-for-a-pitchRaise the curtain, it's time for a pitch!https://cptmorman.itch.io/helios/devlog/80415/raise-the-curtain-its-time-for-a-pitchFri, 10 May 2019 09:00:41 GMTdevlog

As some of you may know, we are a Berlin-based student team. As such, we regularly have to present our current development progress to a jury consisting of industry veterans. One such presentation is...

]]>https://cptmorman.itch.io/helios/devlog/80340/in-search-of-a-logoIn search of a logohttps://cptmorman.itch.io/helios/devlog/80340/in-search-of-a-logoThu, 09 May 2019 09:51:40 GMTdevlogEven something seemingly simple as a game logo requires a lot of though and discussion. This process usually involves starting out by creating a bunch of different versions that are then evaluated, d...

]]>https://cptmorman.itch.io/helios/devlog/80023/establishing-a-visual-identityEstablishing a visual identityhttps://cptmorman.itch.io/helios/devlog/80023/establishing-a-visual-identityTue, 07 May 2019 09:09:02 GMTdevlogOne of the first tasks for any art department is to establish a clear and concise vision of the game's atmosphere. Our concept artist has done a remarkable job at this and we're really happy to share...

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