The fight for survival continues! It's been a productive couple of months since the last update. Today we announced that Early Access for Hive Jump 2: Survivors will be opening on May 29th, 2024 in conjunction with our publishing partnership with [url=https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/midwest_games]Midwest Games[/url]! Most importantly, we’re also excited to share a new updated demo and have a [url=https://forms.gle/wXFddWkgiu6wvymY8]survey live here[/url] where we’d appreciate any of your feedback on how to keep improving Hive Jump 2: Survivors. In the meantime if you could wishlist the game it helps us out in a number of ways. Now on to the demo updates! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2545740/Hive_Jump_2_Survivors/ [h3]Features[/h3] [b]New Jumpers have been deployed! [/b] [list] [*] Cryo Jumper - This Jumper brings a chill to the heart of the hive, turning the tide of battle by slowing and stopping enemies, allowing allies to maneuver and strike with deadly precision. [*] Exterminator - Designed for dealing with dense alien infestations, the Exterminator Jumper is a formidable force in bio-control warfare. [*] Gold Jumper - This elite variant enjoys enhanced health and maximum equipment capacity, along with the ability to glean extra goo from pickups—a testament to its luxurious efficiency. [*] Marksman - Armed with precision-engineered mag slugs, this Jumper can eliminate threats from a distance, with their attack range increasing with every level. [*] Plasma - The plasma charger they wield sends devastating bolts of energy that not only damage but also forcefully repel enemies, with increasing knockback strength gained at each level. [*] Tank - Equipped with the Brass Blessing, a weapon as robust as the Jumper itself, this variant is significantly slower due to a massive movement speed debuff but benefits from considerable increases in health and defense. [*] Techno Jumper - This Jumper variant comes equipped with a Smart Turret utility, an automated defense system that provides both offensive and defensive support. [*] And more! [/list] [b]All new store interface with re-designed UI, new animations, and additional statistics![/b] [list] [*] The price will always be at the top followed by the content. [*] Three columns instead of quads. [*] Less clicks to see the info you need. [*] No more star ranks. They were confusing everyone. [*] Room for stats on the screen! Look at all those stats! [/list] [b]Item rarities are now identified! [/b] [list] [*] Green - Standard Issue (common) [*] Blue - Enhanced Tech (uncommon) [*] Purple - Advanced Tech (rare) [*] Red - Quantum Tech (epic) [*] Yellow - Ordovician Tech (legendary) [/list] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44576626/a22e840eab6fa02ede882f32199355c93d808d5b.png[/img] [b]New relics are available and certain item caps are in place. [/b] [list] [*] Newly discovered relics! [*] Challenge Jetpack Duration Relic - Jetpack duration increases by 25% for every challenge completed during the run. [*] Hive Damage Relic - Increases grenade and weapon damage by 5% for every Hive destroyed during the run. [*] Grenade Movement Speed Relic - Increase how often grenades are thrown by the player's movement speed. [*] Power Relic - Increases the effectiveness of all other relics by 5%. [*] And many more! [/list] [b]Added Difficulty Options. [/b] [h3]Changes[/h3] [list] [*] Redesigned the Relics Menu [*] Made the relic menu accessible on round complete screen [*] Input and UI adjustments [*] Revisions to healing potency of healing items [*] Adjusted and modified maximum capacities for some relics [/list] [list][list] [*]Credit Card (more store options): 3 [*]Crusher Claw (increases defense stat): 3 [*]Expired Prescription (increases health gained from pickups): 5 [*]Fanny Pack (increases max equipment slots): 1 [*]Flash Drive (+1 free store reroll): 3 [*]Aerial Shell Shield (increases defense stat while jetpacking): 3 [*]Rusty Nail (increases pierce stat): 1 [*]Store Price Reduction Relic: 10 [*]Stringless Banjo (increases melee dodge stat): 5 [*]Vial of Goo (reduces jetpack cooldown): 6 [/list][/list] We've also identified quite a few bugs and have worked on deploying fixes in this current update! If you want to leave us any feedback on this latest demo, please join the [url=https://discord.gg/qQk5yEqwaj]Midwest Games Discord[/url], or [url=https://forms.gle/wXFddWkgiu6wvymY8]fill out the demo survey[/url] where you can give us in-depth thoughts. Thank you all for your continued support! - Team Hive Jump