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The Talos Principle is now available on Xbox One!

Dear friends, we’re super proud today to announce that The Talos Principle has been launched for Xbox One.  This release marks yet another step in Talos’ world domination, as you can now play it on seven different platforms including PC, home consoles, and mobile devices.

The Talos Principle has been optimized to take full advantage of the more powerful Xbox One X with added 4K support, so players can experience the game with never before seen visuals. To add to that, the Xbox One version of the game comes with the Road to Gehenna expansion included. Do you need a better reason to grab it?

Okay. Jump in now to shave 20% off the full price for the next two weeks.

Friday, August 31, 2018

We decide to implement iOS support to Serious Engine, you won’t believe what happens next!

Extra boost went in optimising rendering quality on higher-end devices (refraction effects, real reflection in waters/shiny floors, enabled FXAA antialiasing, enabled tree swaying, etc.)

Actually, you probably know already because It’s done and it works great. You can all check it out by downloading The Talos Principle from the iOS App Store. So much for the shock value, but the story on how Serious Engine was able to support Metal API and push the boundaries of iOS devices does make for a compelling read. Karlo Jež, one of Croteam’s senior programmers, tells the story.

“I was just about finished with my work on single pass and multi-GPU rendering optimizations for VR titles and getting ready to start working on the next project. Alen (Croteam’s CTO) walked into my office and asked me if I knew anything about Metal API. I said ‘Yes. I know it’s out there’.” 

“Just one short month later, the first builds were successfully tested on multiple iOS devices using Metal API.”

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Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Conquering the charts with VR

Our last VR game, Serious Sam 3 VR: BFE, has been out for under a day and has already taken the 2nd place on Steam VR Top Sellers List.

Serious Sam 3 VR: BFE is playable on HTC Vive and Oculus Rift, Windows and Linux, and is available with large discounts for owners of previous VR releases.

We are also presenting 2 great deals for our fans, Croteam VR bundle and Serious Sam VR bundle which are offers that can’t be missed.

Grab your headset and see you out there. Stay serious!

 

Friday, November 10, 2017

Dive into virtual reality chaos with Serious Sam 3 VR: BFE!

The glorious action-packed throwback to the golden age of first-person shooters, Serious Sam 3: BFE, became a part of virtual reality as VR fans finally get a chance to experience a shooter where cover is for amateurs and pulling the trigger makes things go boom.

Serious Sam 3 VR: BFE is available on Steam for HTC Vive and Oculus Rift owners, playable on Windows PC and Linux. Thinking of jumping in? Do it now as there’s a week-long 10% launch discount. The additional automatic 10% loyalty discount is available to all existing owners of Serious Sam 3: BFE.

The Serious Sam 3 VR: BFE is a virtual reality action shooter serving as a prequel to the original Indie and Game of the Year sensation, Serious Sam: The First Encounter. The game takes place during an epic final struggle against Mental’s invading forces and lets you lay waste to an army of beasts and mercenaries from a whole new perspective.

Redesigned to fit virtual reality, Serious Sam 3 VR: BFE features room-scale support, with true locomotion including teleport, instant teleport, blink teleport or smooth movement presets, with or without comfort mode. Also included are Croteam’s advanced VR controls, meant for the hardcore VR gamer.

“Wishes of the VR community are always in the back of our minds, and we’re very excited to round out our virtual reality offerings in order to provide them with the full Serious Sam experience,” said Croteam VR lead and all-around nice guy, Davor Hunski. “Our goal was to deliver intuitive, thrilling and fun games and, hopefully, we made that happen.”

Thursday, November 9, 2017

Announcing the Winners of our ‘The Talos Principle iOS Giveaway’

The time has come for us to announce the winners of our ‘The Talos Principle iOS Giveaway‘, but before we get to naming names please allow us to say thank you to everyone who participated and helped make it a success!

Special thanks and congratulations go to two of the luckiest winners, Christopher Elder and Yves Yernaux, who will soon be enjoying The Talos Principle iOS on their brand new iPhones 8!

The full list of winners is posted after the break.

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Monday, October 23, 2017

Project lead Mario Kotlar shares his thoughts on The Talos Principle VR launch – and you can’t stop him!

Mario – a VR aficionado always ready to try out new accessories and technologies.

We’ve sat down with Mario Kotlar, Project Lead on The Talos Principle VR, a VR aficionado that has preordered every headset imaginable (except for one) and perhaps the main culprit for Croteam’s involvement in VR.
He’s been a vocal advocate of the VR tech on Reddit and forums but spends his days in the office silently working long hours just to create what he feels the VR space needs the most – great games. Although The Talos Principle VR is now available on Steam, Mario doesn’t look any less busy. Still, we felt there are some questions that only he could answer.

Mario, how do you feel about The Talos Principle VR now that the game is finally out?

I often see people saying how Talos is just the perfect game for VR. That it must have been designed with VR in mind, and such. One would think adapting it for VR would be a breeze. I wish I could show you how long our list of bugs and necessary new features was. And this was after the engine already had fully functional VR support from a technical standpoint, which was worked on for over two years now, mostly throughout the development of Serious Sam The Last Hope.

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Friday, October 20, 2017

Final Chance to Enter our The Talos Principle iOS giveaway! Two iPhones 8 are waiting for new owners

As many of you know, to celebrate the launch of The Talos Principle iOS we are giving away two iPhones 8, but that’s not all. In our Gleam giveaway we are looking for new owners for 10 exclusive The Talos Principle Deluxe Edition soundtracks on vinyl, as well as 10 amazing T-Shirts designed by  Tom J Manning.

Secure your entry now! The winners will be announced on Monday, Oct 23, 2017.

The Talos Principle iOS Giveaway

Thursday, October 19, 2017

The Talos Principle VR Available NOW on Steam!

Another week, another release! That’s just how we roll. 🙂

We are glad to let you know that The Talos Principle has finally the reality it was always supposed to be a part of,  as we have released the eagerly awaited virtual reality reimagining on Steam for HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.

The Talos Principle VR is priced at $39.99 with automatic 25% off available for all existing owners of The Talos Principle. Along with the content available in the base game, the VR adaptation features the full Road to Gehenna expansion free of charge.

Redesigned from the ground up to provide virtual reality fans with the experience they have come to expect from Croteam, The Talos Principle VR introduces a fresh take to the contradictory world of ancient ruins and advanced technology. With roomscale support, four different movement presets and advanced VR controls, the game is perfectly suited for casual virtual reality gamers and enthusiasts alike.

“The VR reimagining truly is a homecoming moment for The Talos Principle. We have always felt this game was a perfect fit for virtual reality, and it turned out to be true. I can’t wait for everyone to jump in and, hopefully, enjoy playing the game as much as we’ve enjoyed making it,” said Croteam’s TTPVR project lead and VR enthusiast Mario Kotlar.

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

SSVR: The Last Hope Lead Designer, Davor Hunski, Recaps Early Access – Part 2

Read the first part of the blog here.

Serious Sam VR: The Last Hope was released just two weeks ago on Steam and Oculus store and quickly became one of the must-have VR titles. While everybody at Croteam VR is thrilled with the reception and continues to work on updates, Davor Hunski remembers there was a time in the development of the game that felt somewhat… less rewarding. 

Back in April, Croteam VR was making great progress. Planets Shaanti and Valtos were already released, each with four different levels and a unique boss fight, and the team just started the work on Arcadia Minor that would bring the total number of planets in the game to five. It was at Reboot Develop conference that the team suffered its greatest setback.

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Monday, October 9, 2017

This is what we look like!

As many times before, we made a thing with the folks from Devolver Digital. It was several months in the making, but it’s finally here.  Don’t waste a moment – check a look at the “Behind the Schemes” video, and get to know the faces behind some of our most successful games!

Friday, October 6, 2017

SSVR: The Last Hope Gets a Release Date as Lead Designer, Davor Hunski, Recaps Early Access – Part 1

“It was love at first sight,” Hunski says, describing the first time he tried on a VR headset. “I knew I wanted to make a VR game right there and then. Of course, the rest of the team needed convincing and that wasn’t a small task. The technology was new, the install base almost non-existent and it was obvious right from the start that we won’t be making any money from VR games anytime soon.”

Luckily for Hunski (and more importantly, for an ever-growing legion of VR enthusiasts) it never was about money at Croteam. It was about creating awesome games, having fun in the process and doing what we love. So the decision was made and Croteam VR was formed. A small studio inside a studio, staffed with VR aficionados and led by Hunski, went about sending Sam on a planet-hopping, gun-totting adventure that became SSVR: The Last Hope.

“I can’t wait for people to try the finished game next week! It was our first Early Access title and we’re so proud of our small baby duckling turning into a beautiful, giant, bloody, armed-to-the-teeth swan with flaming eyes!” Hunski says, “And our community had no small part in this, it was truly amazing having this kind of positive energy and feedback to help us push on.”

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Friday, September 15, 2017
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Freshen up with these fine Serious Sam tunes available NOW on YouTube and other streaming platforms

Man, these hot summer days are just the worst. Not only is it too hot play your favorite games (extensively), people have the tendency to force you into going outside. Hell, some of you might even give in to that unreasonable suggestion. Once you are out you undoubtedly miss the fine tunes your favorite Serious Sam games offer.

Luckily, you can now listen to both Serious Sam’s Bogus Detour and Serious Sam VR: The Last Hope official soundtracks on the go, since they are available on YouTube, iTunes and other streaming platforms. Check them out, add them to your favorites and freshen up your day. Enjoy.

Tuesday, July 11, 2017