Blacklight: Retribution – Free to Play FPS | Update on Evacuation
By Kantorek @ September 26, 2012 at 5:56pm
Greetings Agents!
Recently we published a video podcast that announced the arrival of the Evacuation update in September. As it is already September 26th, you may have already guessed that the release of this new content has been delayed.
We wanted to shed some light on what the team at Zombie has been prepping for the past month or so, and what you can expect to see when Evacuation actually does release.
The majority of the content had been ready to go and September seemed like an easy target to make. However, looking over some of the assets, both PWE an Zombie felt it best to spend more quality time with the content, rather than rushing it out.
One of the major concerns was that the Evacuation map itself was not up to Brice's (Zombie's Art Lead) standards. The level felt too plain, and did not convey the feeling of distress that we wanted.
Below is a video that we had at the ready for the launch and you can see in depth what Evacuation used to look like, as well as deeper look into the Anti-Material Rifle mechanics:
Now for a bit of a sneak peak, this is how Evacuation will now appear upon release:
Here is a before and after comparison shot for your enjoyment.
Before:
After:
As you can see, the art and design team have done a tremendous job to make sure that the map is at it's highest quality.
"But Uncle Kanto!" You shout. "I don't care about maps! What about new equipment?!"
We'll, I'm glad you asked that.
The Zombie team has been working non-stop to create some amazing and unique items that will change the Blacklight gaming landscape. What can they be you ask? Well, I can't give you specifics, but here are some names that are being thrown around the office. Some you've heard of already, some will be new. We'll leave it up to you all to speculate what they could possibly be:
Anti-Material Rifle
Breach Loaded Pistol
"Lilith"
"Chronos"
Tactical Protection Gear
"The Katana"
"The Tomahawk"
Bullpup Full Auto
And more…
That's just a few of the new items that we will be releasing so stay tuned! In the coming weeks will will be releasing more information about the items noted above, as well as some additional surprises!
The Evacuation begins October 30th, so hug your loved ones, load up on ammo, and prepare for the storm, Agents!
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spidi1504 @ Oct 29th, 2012 5:22PM
I'm waiting... ;P Not there yet...
chuckn0oris @ Oct 15th, 2012 8:04AM
I say Bullpup Full auto Sniper Rifle!
shadowwarror2 @ Oct 15th, 2012 3:14AM
a katana... awsome!
ivation98killer @ Oct 13th, 2012 12:20PM
If you want so see fotage watch this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
xmdz @ Oct 9th, 2012 1:07PM
Zombie, I reckon you may get some good feedback if you put some breakables or explosives in the map or in an upcoming one.
theassaulter935 @ Oct 9th, 2012 8:05AM
well, i'm fine with it,at least,we can still gather and save up some more zen/Gp to buy it when it released,right?
hellsing329 @ Oct 8th, 2012 7:09PM
i have to ask will weapon tags still affect this if so then im putting a panda APC on the amr
otonashiyuzuru1 @ Oct 8th, 2012 4:31AM
I'm guessing you don't want to make an overpowered anti-material rifle. What I mean is like the M82 or M107 sniper which has a high ammo capacity and high penetration high stopping power.
criossr
I can see you're a fan of Barrett rifles.
javelin45 @ Oct 7th, 2012 11:20AM
Anyone know what the tactical protection gear might do.
javelin45 @ Oct 7th, 2012 11:15AM
I like the idea of katana and tomahawk , but I especially like the bullpup full auto.Maybe something like a Aug A3 or a FAMAS
th34lch3m15t
"Katana" and "Tomahawk" will be premade weapons, no melee.
jan2034 @ Oct 7th, 2012 3:52AM
would you be so kind and release a barrel that makes a lot of demage but is a bit longer? snipers in BLR always look like a normal assault riffle with a smaller magazine. i mean, they're simply looking ugly! they're pretty short
red94angel @ Oct 6th, 2012 3:38PM
as an in game sniper myself i liked the idea of anti material. however most players can get one-shotted with fully upgraded bolt-action pretty easily (unless they have protection),why risk a miss by the loooong reload when one can just stay to bolt and shoot more efficiently?(needed for netwar) question: will the anti-material be upgradeable and available to buy with gp?
theanlistik
It shoots through walls
red94angel @ Oct 6th, 2012 3:25PM
there may be an energy blast type of gun, or a targeted emp air strike
eyeofmirror @ Oct 6th, 2012 10:29AM
WOW! KATANA!!! FINALLY!!!! My Favourite... <_<
mrbrown1982 @ Oct 5th, 2012 4:37PM
BIRD
mrbrown1982 @ Oct 5th, 2012 4:36PM
Cheese on my face I CAN T WAIT !!
cbpetty @ Oct 5th, 2012 11:22AM
Been waiting forever for a new map! Oct 30th hurry up!
f1rebr4vo @ Oct 5th, 2012 3:55AM
zombie could you please fix the turrets in the next patch?
thebo56 @ Oct 5th, 2012 1:35AM
All those new ideas sound great...but all I want is a GANGNAM STYLE TAUNT :D
hellborn7777 @ Oct 4th, 2012 1:16PM
PERFECT WORLD AND ZOMBIE STUDIOS AFTER THIS UPDATE YOU SHOULD TOTALLY MAKE A CO-OP MAP
lazerclawz
They are already planning co-op mode. It's going to be called horde mode.
leeseneses @ Oct 3rd, 2012 1:52PM
Good on you guys for taking some polishing time. Map looks like it's gotten a nice slathering form the distress brush. Would've gone with a more 'dissonant serene, dust and garbage' look TBH, but this is good too. Now all we need is for Siege to have its scoring model tweaked (score by nodes reached with bonus for getting the tank to the end?)
scarecrows3 @ Oct 2nd, 2012 10:39PM
I like the name's of the new weapon's e3e
srormonator @ Oct 2nd, 2012 9:47PM
cant wait its an AWESOME SNIPING MAP OR ME!!!!!
plazmashooter997 @ Oct 2nd, 2012 6:25AM
SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME THESE NEW WEAPONS DONT COST ZEN what do they cost
bluenog @ Oct 1st, 2012 8:13AM
Come on guys, I don't mind if you're polishing up the map and equipment, but when is the LMG-R receiver going to be released to buy with zen? The stupid chance packs are harder to win than the lottery for godsake.
plazmashooter997
wait wait wait whats the LMG-Rim new i dont know what that is
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