- Major Update #2 - Hard Mode, Endless Mode, Resource Slider, Return to Vehicle - 20 December 2024
Greetings, Operators! A new Major Update for Riot Operator is up on the Default branch. We continue our mission of improving the game based on your feedback. This time we are adding some additional options that improve the game's replayability. While it's not possible for us to add the "play on any real map" feature, we hope that you will have fun with the new modes. Let's check all the new things coming your way! Hard Mode and Endless Mode Hard Mode was added to the game. Endless Mode was added to the game. When starting a new scenario, you can now select a Hard Mode. Hard Mode scenarios have separate medals and include the following modifiers: NPC spawn is increased by around 30%, The cooldown between incidents is decreased by 20%, Damage to the player is increased by 100%. Endless Mode on the other hand allows the player to continue playing after the Main Objective is finished. What'…
- Major Update #1 - Visual Overhaul, Cheaper Units, Arrest Cooldown Removed - 20 November 2024
Greetings, Operators! A new Major Update #1 is now available on the Default branch! We have been analyzing your reviews and surveys to see which changes we can implement first. We have seen some mentions that the game is too blue and that the visual side of the game isn't very appealing. That's why we have decided to overhaul the visuals. You can compare the results below: Previous Version: Current Version: Other than that we have decided to focus on improving the efficiency of the units and their tools and making them cheaper, due to several requests in this area. We hope that all those changes will make Riot Operator a more enjoyable experience for you. A full list of changes can be found below. Changelog Visual Improvements Several materials have been reworked in order to make the game look better, Post Processing settings have been reworked in order to make the game look better, Min…
- Update 1.0.1 - New mission order + all missions unlocked - 27 October 2024
Greetings, Operators! Thank you, everyone, for giving Riot Operator a chance. We are aware that many of you have expected more from this game. So at the beginning, we want to address this subject directly. Many of you have hoped for this game to be a sequel to 911 Operator or 112 Operator games. But the truth is, those games - while still indie - were made by a much bigger team, Jutsu Games. The team that is currently developing Infection Free Zone. Riot Operator was developed by the Beta 2 Games team, a much smaller studio based in Brazil, that has much smaller experience in creating PC games. Of course, we understand that in your eyes this does not justify us in any way. Because at the end of the day, what you care about most is being able to play a good game. That's why we only want to ask for one thing. For your patience. We will do our best to improve the Riot Operator as much as w…
- Riot Operator has just released! Available now on Steam! - 25 October 2024
Greetings, Operator! Riot Operator is now available on Steam! You can buy the game with a time-limited -10% launch discount. The game is also available in the bundles listed below. Enjoy the game! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/46057/112_Operator__Riot_Operator/ https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/12878/Operators_Pack/ https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/46059/911_Operator__Riot_Operator/ Request from the Team We did our best to get rid of as many issues reported throughout the Closed Beta as possible. We are proud of all the work that has been put into the game, but we are aware that players are using vastly different setups and it's very hard to make the game 100% bug-free. That's why want to ask you to report your feedback to us: via in-game Bug Reporter if you encounter any bugs, via Survey in the Main Menu if you want to share some longer feedback about the game with us.…
- Riot Operator release date has been announced! - 11 October 2024
Greetings, Operators! Closed Beta tests are officially over. We have gathered all your feedback and analyzed the most important issues and points that were brought to our attention. We have shortened the Scanerios and made the gameplay a bit more dynamic by increasing the number of side missions as the Scenario continues. We have fixed some commonly reported bugs and now testing the last improvements. The wait is finally over. Launch date We are excited to let you know that Riot Operator will launch on Steam on October 25, 2024, during the Games Operators Publisher Sale. The game will be available with a -10% time-limited launch discount. The long-time fans of our titles can also expect an additional discount through the bundles. More info about that coming upon launch! What to expect upon launch? Unique mixture of RTS and simulation gameplay, 3 main types of units - Police, Medics and…
- Closed Beta sign-ups are now open! - 12 September 2024
Greetings, Operators! Today we have a pleasant surprise for you! We're thrilled to announce that closed beta sign-ups are officially live! Join us and dive into the action, explore new content, and help us shape the game before the official launch. Sign up today and join an exclusive group of players who will get early access, provide feedback, and make this game the best it can be! Closed Beta sign-ups To join the closed beta, it's crucial to complete the sign-up survey available HERE. We hope to start sending Beta Steam Keys around a week after this announcement. Thank you for your participation! Feedback Once the Closed Beta is live, we will start collecting feedback. Expect another survey from us, this time focused on the game's features and content. Your responses are very important to us and are the basis of all changes to the game before's official launch. Thank you for your supp…
- Development Status Update #8 - Advanced Police Vehicles - 10 July 2024
Greetings, Operators! Today we are proud to show you two new vehicles that are joining the police forces - the Riot Truck and the Water Cannon Truck! While the basic Police Car has only two slots for the police staff and limited usability, those two new advanced vehicles provide additional power if you can afford them. Riot Truck Riot Trucks have two significant advantages over the basic Police Car: An ability to transport a full police squad consisting of 5 members, A special frontal construction that allows them to move faster through the crowds of protesters. When every second matters, the Riot Truck can help you with getting your Police Units to where they are needed the most. Check how the Riot Trucks perform in the videos below: Water Cannon Truck Water Cannon Truck doesn't allow to transport the whole Police Squad, but its strength lies elsewhere. Water Cannon Truck will help you…
- Development Status Update #7 - New UI - 5 April 2024
Greetings, Operators! Riot Operator is getting closer and closer to the final version of the game that we wanted to create since the beginning. Right now, we are introducing a number of changes, while also focusing on four core areas that are mandatory for us in order to release the Riot Operator on Steam. Our current goals The four core areas for Riot Operator that we focus on during the development at the moment: New User Interface Save System Having 8 balanced scenarios on different cities worldwide, each with unique gameplay Rebalancing the Riot Dispersing mechanics to make it more engaging for the player New UI We are happy to let you know that the new UI is ready! Some of you, who have played the game during the demo festival, might remember the old "grayish" color scheme that we have used for a long time. But we have finally added the UI that is more in line with the initial trai…
- Development Status Update #6 - New Scenarios - 28 November 2023
Greetings, Operators! Today we want to share some positive news with you! Riot Operator has reached the Alpha Stage of development! Our small team is working tirelessly to bring you Riot Operator as quickly as we can. We know that you can't wait to play the game and we are doing our best! Development Update - Alpha Stage We are extremely happy to reach this huge milestone. Most of the mechanics are set up and we are focusing on things like balance and polishing now. It's also very important for us to bring more content to the game. While we won't be able to release the game in 2023, we certainly aim to launch Riot Operator in 2024. We will also try to share the closed beta with you somewhere in the Q1 or Q2 of the next year! Applications will be opened via Google Forms and we hope to gather at least much feedback from you, as we did last time during the demo. But more about this in the…
- Riot Operator - Post Demo Update - 20 July 2023
Greetings, Operators! The dust has settled and we finally have a moment to summarize the last Steam Next Fest that we have joined with Riot Operator. First of all - a huge thank you to everyone who played the game during the event. We are glad that so many players gave Riot Operator a chance. What's also very inspiring - the reception of the game is also better than ever. Steam Next Fest Summary Before we launched the demo for the Steam Next Fest, we did a quick closed test with a limited group of fans. We have received a lot of honest feedback and a lot of issues were brought to our attention. We started tackling them one by one, focusing on the areas that were mentioned most frequently. This approach has brought us some great results. While the game is still in progress, we are happy to let you know, that basically all the areas were rated higher after the Steam Next Fest. To summariz…
- Riot Operator - Live Stream - 22 June 2023
Greetings, Operators! As you might have noticed, we have looped a Live Stream on our Steam Page! Join us and listen to Eduardo, the Game Director, talking about Riot Operator! The Stream is also available directly HERE. Feel free to leave us a message on the chat. Whenever the Developer or the Publisher is available, we will do our best to respond to your questions. Demo and the Feedback Remember, the Demo is available until June 26, 2023. Once the Steam Next Fest is over, we will disable the demo. In the meantime, we want to ask you once again to fill out the in-game survey if you have played through the demo. This is a great source of feedback for us and any upcoming changes will be heavily based on your opinions. Thank you for your support! Best regards, Riot Operator Team
- Steam Next Fest: Demo - 16 June 2023
Greetings, Operators! We are super excited to announce that you will have a chance to play Riot Operator Demo during the upcoming Steam Next Fest! The event starts on June 19th, 2023 @10:00AM Pacific and lasts for the next 7 days. Riot Operator Demo will be available to you throughout the whole event! Riot Operator Demo What to expect from the upcoming Demo? Full Mission that takes place in Warsaw during The Independence March, Access to the police, firefighting, and medic units, including their corresponding equipment, Side incidents that spawn randomly around the map, Riots! Spot the instigators in the crowd and separate them from the rest of the protesters to diffuse the riots. Feedback Survey We know that you have waited for this Demo for a long time. But we still have quite a lot of work in order to finish this game. That's why we really need as much feedback from you, as possible.…
- Development Status Update #5 - Vehicles - 19 January 2023
Greetings, Operators! Best wishes from the Beta 2 Games team to all our followers in the New Year! We hope to finally deliver Riot Operator to you in 2023, even though we don't have the exact launch date for you yet. Still, we recommend checking our announcements on regular basis to stay updated about potential upcoming beta tests for the game! Vehicles Playing Riot Operator is all about efficiency. Your budget is limited and you will have to constantly assess whether it's better to hire new units or provide your experienced members with a new vehicle. The advantage is obvious - a vehicle allows you to move across the map faster. It becomes especially important when people's lives are at stake and every minute counts. Moving your units with an ambulance, fire truck or police car will allow you to react to incidents swiftly. But the number of units a vehicle can hold is limited. For exam…
- Development Status Update #4 - Police Equipment - 23 November 2022
Greetings, Operators! We have shown you the barriers last month, and now it's time to take a closer look at the full range of equipment that is available to the police units! While medics and firefighters don't have as many tools at their disposal, it's always good to analyze your current needs, when it comes to the police. Are there any aggressive rioters? Do you have to close the movement for certain streets? Prepare for your job accordingly and your duty will get way easier. Police Equipment You can equip your units with the following equipment: Barriers - to stop the movement in certain areas, Plastic handcuffs - very useful when dealing with aggressive rioters. Arresting agitators will help you with controlling the crowds. Mind you, arresting too many rioters will result in a negative reputation! Police batons - increases the offensive capability of the unit. Ordering the units to…
- Development Status Update #3 - Barriers - 26 October 2022
Greetings, Operators! Our work on the Alpha build for Riot Operator is as busy as ever! Right now we are focused on adding new equipment and features for existing units. A great example of such equipment is a barrier that prevents the crowd from passing through a certain area. Barriers The barriers have some interesting features that are unique to them: A barrier can block the crowd, but it has its limits. If the crowd gets too big, it is possible to destroy the barrier. The more barriers you buy for the police unit placing the barrier, the longer barrier you can create. Placing barriers in strategic places will make your job way easier! Early visualization Below is the video with an early version of the barrier, showcasing its utility! Right now, it is quite short from the visual perspective and we plan to change the look of it slightly, but you can see how the general process of using…
- Development Status Update #2 - 3 August 2022
Greetings, Operators! The second Development Update is here! The vertical Slice phase of the development is officially over and now we are working on the alpha build for Riot Operator. We know that we aren't posting as often, as you would like us to, but hopefully, you will like all the new elements that we are implementing in the game. Let's take a quick look at the recent changes! Score System Overhaul Previously, the player was obtaining or losing points based on his actions towards the main objective. Additional points were possible to get when completing side incidents. The system was fair but felt unrewarding at times. We have recently made adjustments to it, providing the player with points dynamically based on their actions. For example - now it's possible to fail a side mission, which tells us to chase away rioters from a place, but still gain points due to attending to the wou…
- Development Status Update - 26 January 2022
Greetings, Operators! The Steam Page has been published for a while now, but we haven't had a chance to talk to you directly yet. We are Beta 2 Games and in co-operation with our publisher, Games Operators, we are creating Riot Operator, an exciting simulation game about riot control management. This is our biggest project up to date, so keep your fingers crossed for us! We want to do our best with this game! Vertical Slice So where are we exactly at the moment? We are finishing the "vertical slice" phase, which is considered a small, fully playable portion of the game, containing most of the mechanics that are planned for the full project scope. Some minor visual improvements have also been made and the game is shaping up to look really nice in its minimalistic aesthetic. After that, we will work on the alpha build and later on - the beta build - which might be especially interesting f…
