- EVAC Demo Update | THE MOON - 4 September 2026
The Moon has risen, Outpost Hunter. Let it's light guide you in the heat of battle...Since the demo released, we have updated it 12 times, with various fixes, changes, and improvements. We have learned a lot from new players trying EVAC for the first time, and have improved the game immensely since it's release. Here are the major things that have been updated in EVAC: Level Editor - rudimentary, yet functional level editor that lets you goof around a little bit.Improved Day Night Cycle - Big beautiful moon with an accompanying song to greet it's appearance.Dynamic Music - Changes depending on your proximity and combat status while attacking an outpost.New Player Experience - Tool-tips improved to be more obvious so players don't miss crucial information.Army Dude AI - SIGNIFICANTLY improved AI. Performs much better, doesn't get stuck nearly as often.Bug fixes/Crash fixes - Most bugs th…
- EVAC: Free Demo Release - 22 August 2026
For the past 2 years, my brother and I have been building EVAC.I originally created EVAC as a prototype helicopter game where the entire premise was built on saving your cute little army dudes from perilous situations. Now it has blossomed into a beautiful game with gorgeous music, and multiple islands spanning across the New Hawaiian Archipelago. There are multiple game modes, tons of weapons to choose from, and army dudes that need your help...We have spent the last two weeks working day and night on EVAC. Every ounce of spare time we have had has gone into EVAC: fixing bugs, adding features, tweaking the game for new players, optimizing; the list goes on and on. We have been working extremely hard to bring you guys the greatest helicopter game of all time.This game truly is meant to be the best helicopter game ever. I have played many helicopter games, and I wouldn't be making this g…
- EVAC Pre-Demo Update 5 | JUL 26, '26 - 27 July 2026
Tomorrow (Monday) Jobi and I will be having the whole day to work on EVAC- so expect a large update.Now if you die, you respawn at the same time of day.Fixed Beacon Launcher "Sparkler" effect.Added McDiddly and Pilot to the cutscene on the Emerald Vast.Changed the font and improved visibility of the interact widget (E for keyboard, A for controller.)Added some cool factories to the main menu.Added a noise normal map for the landscape to give it extra dimension. The landscape should look much less flat now.Added "TUBBACHUNK" "CHUBBATUNK" and "DINGUS" to the array of random army dude names.
- A Vast New World, Coming Soon... - 27 July 2026
What is EVAC?EVAC is the worlds greatest helicopter game. You will fly the UH-77 scout - a Light Attack Transport Helicopter - into battle. You will customize and tune your helicopter to your own precise specification. You will equip deadly weaponry- capable of delivering carnage to the battlefield.What's New?The Emerald VastWe have been creating a new open world for the player to explore- the Emerald Vast. On it are Randomly Generated Outposts and EVAC missions that will challenge you as you've never been challenged before.But why create a new open world?We want to offer the player a massive free-fly mission that offers wide open stretches of land. Vast deserts, dangerous mountain ranges, and dense forests for you to weave your way through. Beyond that, it is designed with procedural events and outposts in mind.There are multiple points across the map that support a wide variety of out…
- EVAC Pre-Demo Update 4 | JUL 25, '26 - 26 July 2026
Main priority now is going to be improving the new player experience for the Emerald Vast and giving the player more things to do.finalized the cut-scene and recorded voice lines for Major McDiddly.Implemented cut-scene. It will only play the first time you load the map.Added a "focus gradient" to emphasize the buttons in the tutorial.Fixed Checkpoints on Tropic Lightning causing missions to trigger twice.Adjusted Patrol Boat Lighting to improve visibility at distance.Made a sweet new song that you can hear in the cut-scene.
- EVAC Pre-Demo Update 3 | JUL 23, '26 - 24 July 2026
Right now I am working on getting a cutscene going for the Emerald Vast that will help the new player experience. Currently nothing is "telling" the player to land on the mechanic/weapon pads.Added new sub-levels the Emerald VastAdded weapon saving for Emerald Vast (Play with previously selected weapons the next time you play on the map)Added Cosmetic saving for Emerald Vast (Play with previously selected cosmetics the next time you play on the map)Added new ambient sounds for FactoriesFinalized Controller Support for Mechanic (Needed D-Pad Functionality)Level Select Controller buttons linked properlyMenu Quit 'Confirm' button is now selectable with a ControllerGame Quit 'Confirm' button is now selectable with a ControllerSelf Destruct Button presses and explodes (Also non-spammable)Changed Level Type Names on MenuMechanics Computer got a start up anim
- EVAC Pre-Demo Update 2 | JUL 22, '26 - 22 July 2026
Second update is here!! Have fun, Pilots.Added a literal Score Board to keep track of your destroyed outposts.Added Controller Support for the Mechanic.Added smog when nearing enemy outposts. After a lot of combat you will notice the map becoming coated in a layer of smog- destroying the outpost clears the smogAdded massive structures across the Emerald Vast.Did some landscaping across the map.Increased Cinematic Camera Flashlight Brightness.
- EVAC Pre-Demo Update | JUL 21, '26 - 21 July 2026
We have been updating the game constantly- we will make sure to apply patch notes from now on.Improved Helicopter LandingOptimized Projectiles. Combat should run significantly smoother than before.Made EVAC Missions less frequentFixed Missing Collision on certain objectsFixed Outpost DesaturationFixed Heavy BayonetsFixed Helicopter FrictionFixed Floating Outposts
- ⚠️EVAC DEMO DELAYED, OPEN PLAYTEST LIVE NOW⚠️ - 23 June 2026
As many of you may know, the EVAC DEMO was intended to be released today. We will be launching a one week playtest in lieu of the unexpected delay. This is a blessing in disguise, as now we will be able to get you guys to break the game before the rest of the world gets their hands on it. To circumvent certain cataclysm, we are launching the playtest for free. Go to the Steam Store page now and request access to play the EVAC DEMO EARLY.What happened: As we were attempting to upload the build to steam, we realized that the approval process for a demo on steam is separate from the approval process required for a playtest, and a full release. We will push a build to steam and begin the playtest momentarily.
- ⚠️EVAC DEMO RELEASE INBOUND - TUESDAY, JUNE 23rd⚠️ - 16 June 2026
The year is 2184. The world is recovering, ravaged by nuclear war. New islands have formed, safe from the radioactive fallout. Rival factions fight relentlessly for territory, looking to rebuild humanity...The Kuvos repeat humanities gravest mistakes, peppering the land with factories, stripping the earth of it's resources to fuel their insatiable desire for conquest. They must be stopped. _________________________________________________________________You have been selected at random to fill the role of a UH-77 Scout Helicopter Pilot for a last ditch emergency EVAC mission. You will conduct your flight training in the midst of a torrential nuclear thunderstorm. Time is running out. You emerge from the elevator of an aircraft carrier under a blood red sky, being pelted with heavy rain...Your instructor shouts at you with an utter lack of confidence.WELCOME TO HELL, PILOT.You are our on…
- EVAC Charlie Playtest COMPLETE - 29 October 2025
The EVAC Charlie Playtest has been the best playtest to date, and we only have the players to thank. We have put our hearts and souls into this game, and we're so happy to hear the enjoyment from everyone. The next playtest will be shortly before the release of the EVAC Demo in January: Playtest Delta. Until then, if you want to keep playing you can get an early copy of the game through our patreon. If you want to join our community, visit our discord! Additionally- we have officially reached 1,000 wishlists! This is a huge milestone for us, and we could not have done it without you all. We are beyond grateful for the love and support you have shown for our game. We are truly dedicated to bringing you the greatest helicopter game ever. We are going on a much needed vacation, and when we return we will be working on our next big milestone- EVAC DELTA (demo). In the coming months, we will…
- EVAC CHARLIE PLAYTEST OPEN TO PLAY - 17 October 2025
Dates: October 17th-27th 2025CHEATS FOR LASER GUIDED MISSILE AND PLASMA GUNLASER GUIDED MISSILE - wiredupPLASMA GUN - pewpewPlease, when you are done playing EVAC - complete this form. It helps us immensely to hear your feedback, and lets you help create this awesome videogame. Thanks for playing- and as always, give'em hell...https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQXpddHYSNIpkn-wVzm9MiJ4Q2Y9U1obWS2MjFrb_VTjActQ/viewform?usp=header
- EVAC BRAVO TEST COMPLETE - 31 May 2025
Thank you to our Alpha, and Bravo pilots. Your feedback has been essential, and will continue to be the foundation that EVAC is built upon. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for weekly updates on the games progress, and join our discord to hang out with us! See you in the next one! If you just NEED to play EVAC- or just want to support us, you can subscribe to our Patreon for unlimited early access! https://www.patreon.com/JADC
- EVAC Bravo Update 2 - 8 May 2025
Hey everyone! Thanks for playing the Bravo so far! Here's an update to keep it fresh. We'll have more for you soon! -Updated Health and Damage system with new sounds and visual feedback. Cockpit now flashes red at low health and displays visual damage. -Added Hitmarkers and Killmarkers that change color depending on what you're firing at. Extra satisfying sound effects. -Added NOS and Cargo Hook to the Flite Manual- Press F1 to access. -Updated Heli sound and Heli Damage Sound. Muffled when in cockpit, more attack when in third person. -Enlarged your Pilot. -Fixed Radio Tower parts being extremely heavy. -Changed Minigun Sounds -Fixed Survey Link -Fixed Space Bar not working on button mash -Fixed Flak Turret being extra chunky (twice as heavy as it was supposed to be). -Reimplemented ramming damage- not very substantial, but it can be used to crash through crates.
- EVAC BRAVO Playtest LIVE - 6 May 2025
Join our Discord to access the Bravo Playtest! We have been hard at work NEW FEATURES Character Customization - View your personalized character and chosen name from third person. Cinematic Camera - Take screenshots and videos with a variety of filters and options. Health System - Land anywhere, or destroy blue repair crates. Avoid death. Cargo Hook - Pick up virtually any physics object, even enemy missiles. Cargo Missions - Deliver precious cargo through perilous fights. NOS - A speed boost, charged by flying low. HUD Messages - Track new happenings, receive mission updates, become informed. Cockpit Cosmetics - Decorate your workspace. ADDED -5 new enemy types Super Boa (VTOL Jet Bomber) Mudskipper (Heavy Transport Gunship) Machine Gun Turret Missile Turret Flak Turret
- New Aerial Threats in Development - 28 March 2025
We added two new aircraft to the worlds coolest helicopter game- the KN-73 Mudskipper, and the KB-200 Super Boa. Both aircraft are VTOL capable, and highly dangerous. These are TOP-SECRET!!! Best-in-class!!! State-of-the-Art!!! Progress on EVAC has been steady, and fruitful! Make sure to subscribe to our youtube, and join the discord! Thanks for following us, and we can't wait to see you in the skies!
- Minor Fixes and Changes to Minimal Flight Assist - 12 March 2025
-Fixed Minimal Flight Assist Launching you to high heavens -Tweaked Minimal Flight Assist to be more intuitive and responsive -Removed Assisted, and Arcade flight Assist. -Added a tower of barrels for you guys to blow up.
- NEW MISSION!!! - 10 March 2025
Thanks for having fun with EVAC!!!!!!
- Alpha Fixes - 10 March 2025
-Fixed Army Dudes failing to mount. -Fixed Windowed mode crashing the game on certain machines. -Fixed Audio default set to 0. Now defaults to 70% -Fixed pausing on the HUB softlocking game. -Added SteamDeck resolution preference. -Fixed camera rotation bug upon destroying prison. Thank you everyone for playing the Alpha! We are so happy with your positive response, and extremely grateful for your thorough bug reports!! You are all an integral part of the development of EVAC!!!
- EVAC Alpha test is live!! - 9 March 2025
EVAC Alpha Test is Live! 🚁 The time has come—EVAC Alpha Testing is now open! This is your chance to get an exclusive hands-on experience with the game and help shape its future. 🔹 How to Join? Applications are open for a limited time on our Discord channel—don’t miss out! 🔹 What to Expect? Test out intense escort, transport, and strike missions, experience fast and agile helicopter physics, and provide feedback to help refine the game. Join us now and be part of the EVAC journey!!! Join our Discord!!! See you in the skies, Pilot!!!!
