Game Updates

THE NIGHTMARE AYBSS Expansion is finally LIVE

It's finally here team after months of work the team is proud to announce the Special edition Version of Vortex the NIGHTMARE AYBSS is ready for launch. This will be our largest update yet high-level backers will have already got their version and know all it holds but for the others this is what it holds.
After you beat the Main Campain a new challenge awaits -
A void in space has opened up in the outer reaches of the galaxy new horrors poor forth unbound by the laws of space we know. After the war with Aldari, the Galaxy is weak and in disarray, they struggle to grasp this new threat before it reaches known space and begins to devour us all can you stand against THE NIGHTMARE AYBSS

Update 3.0 Complete-

Content Expansion added -
THE NIGHTMARE ABYSS

New Features added -
3 new challenge modes for Nightmare Aybss expansion
- unlocked after beating the main campaign

New Ship Added - The Void Reaper

Bug Fixes -
Fixed gun placement issues on some ship's extended weapons
Fixed visibility issues with exit portals on all missions
further boosted memory management to reduce in-game lag


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Update 2.0 Complete-

New Features added -
Added new mouse movement control option for main ship in controls section

Bug Fixes -
Fixed sound issues in pause menu
Fixed Map UI Menu glitches

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First Full Game Update Complete-

New Features added -
custom cursor in menus
easy skip and speed up options for tutorial stage
more options for audio

Bug Fixes -
losses in training missions will no longer cause you to lose any weapons of ships
save and loading speeds optimized
memory management further optimized to reduce lag in big battles


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ITS FINALLY HERE after years of development, design, planning and execution we have finally arrived as of today Vortex has been officially released world wide on Steam!!!

Special thanks to all our amazing backers and supporters who helped make this launch possible.



Our Kickstater for final dev costs was a massive success check it out here if you want to see how we did
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vortex-/vortex-2?ref=discovery&term=vortex

About the Game

Vortex is a 3D open level star fighter pilot game in which the player controls StarCraft that can also perform multiple maneuvers in a All-Range Mode style flight simulated cosmic world. Throughout the game, the player can fly or drive through power-ups to collect them akin to classic RPG Space fighters like Star Fox 64. However this game also contains an RPG elements as one collects loot from missions you can upgrade and outfit your fighter with new guns, missiles and engines as well as boost the cores systems of your ship such as body and shields.

In the heart of the Centraus V Galaxy a war has broken out throwing the surrounding sectors into chaos for over 1000 years the Aldari Collective has been seizing power in the region now they have all but secured their own galactic empire at this point all the Great houses have fallen save one. The Dovan Initiative Guardians of Hose Elias for centuries are now all the remain their central house was annihilated by the Aldari in a surprise attack now they Fight with all they have to drive these invaders from the homes of all. But they can't do it alone mercenaries join the call from all sector's.

In Vortex you take on the role of a star pilot mercenary who has been swayed by the cause of Dovan Initiative.

These mercenaries are sent to the academy given ships, weapons and training to become the fighting vanguard of the Dovan Army. You travel now to join them at Sigmus Prime last bastion of the Dovan Territory for death or glory now only your skills as a pilot can save you. The docking bay opens and you begin your journey into a new world of war.


Our team has been working to put Vortex together for over 2 and a half years and are very happy with the final result but don't take our word for it try our free demo and see all that Vortex has to offer for yourself. Our demo showcases a few of the first Main Story missions and full access to StarCraft ship and weapon upgrades to give you a central idea of both gameplay and progression in Vortex.