- COBALT - MODS, CUSTOM MAPS ONLINE, ENEMIES & WEAPONS UPDATE! - 13 February 2018
V266 for Cobalt, also known as the "MODS, CUSTOM MAPS ONLINE, ENEMIES & WEAPONS UPDATE!", has now been released. It is the first update to Cobalt in a while, but it also brings a some long awaited features, new content both for survival arcade and story and a bunch of bug fixes. Read on for the full change-log: Features Game now supports dedicated servers! Look in your tools section for “Cobalt Dedicated Server”. Install it and read the readme.txt for further instructions! Game now supports custom maps while playing online. Host a lobby, switch Resource Storage from “Official” to “Workshop”, and select from your subscribed workshop maps there! Players joining your lobby will be asked to subscribe and download the map. Game now supports more extensive modding and mods can be used online. Simply subscribe to a mod and then activate it under “help & options” -> “mods”. When hosting a game…
- COBALT - MODS, CUSTOM MAPS ONLINE, ENEMIES & WEAPONS UPDATE! - 13 February 2018
V266 for Cobalt, also known as the "MODS, CUSTOM MAPS ONLINE, ENEMIES & WEAPONS UPDATE!", has now been released. It is the first update to Cobalt in a while, but it also brings a some long awaited features, new content both for survival arcade and story and a bunch of bug fixes. Read on for the full change-log: Features Game now supports dedicated servers! Look in your tools section for “Cobalt Dedicated Server”. Install it and read the readme.txt for further instructions! Game now supports custom maps while playing online. Host a lobby, switch Resource Storage from “Official” to “Workshop”, and select from your subscribed workshop maps there! Players joining your lobby will be asked to subscribe and download the map. Game now supports more extensive modding and mods can be used online. Simply subscribe to a mod and then activate it under “help & options” -> “mods”. When hosting a game…
- Have You Played Cobalt? - 18 January 2018
Have You Played? is an endless stream of game retrospectives. One a day, every day, perhaps for all time. Cobalt had two ideas that make it one of the best arena shooters I ve played: automatic time slowing, and a roll button that deflects bullets. There s a single player/co-op campaign, though when I played that was only there in bare-bones form. Not that it mattered, because the multiplayer was fantastic. (more…)
- Cobalt WASD gives the quirky platformer a competitive second lease of life - 2 December 2017
One of the stranger side-effects of Microsoft buying Minecraft studio Mojang is that quirky sci-fi platform shooter Cobalt has just quietly continued to exist . Published by the now-mighty Swedish company and made by Oxeye, development on it continued for years, eventually resulting in a low-key release accompanied by a broadly positive critical reception, like in our review here . Oxeye are clearly not done with Cobalt, though. This Friday, the multiplayer-centric spinoff Cobalt WASD landed on Steam, sacrificing some of the original’s mechanical complexity for fast-paced accessibility. After playing a couple rounds online, I found myself pleasantly impressed with its blend of twitchy platform shooting and mechanics borrowed from Counter-Strike and Tribes. (more…)
- Cobalt WASD is launching this week! - 29 November 2017
The WASD+mouse-aim Cobalt spin-off "Cobalt WASD" has been cooking in closed beta for roughly half a year, and it's finally time for the full release! Check out the store page here and make sure you add it to your wish lists! http://store.steampowered.com/app/590720/Cobalt_WASD/ What does this mean for original Cobalt players? If you own Cobalt you can get Cobalt WASD at a discount via a "Complete Cobalt" bundle If you got Cobalt in alpha (before 2016) you will get a Steam redeem key for Cobalt WASD added to your Mojang account Cobalt will soon™ get a huge update adding new functionality, mod support, and engine improvements! If you want to get more info about development of Cobalt and Cobalt WASD, you should join our discord. Cheers! :emergencycell::emergencycell::emergencycell:
- Cobalt WASD is launching this week! - 29 November 2017
The WASD+mouse-aim Cobalt spin-off "Cobalt WASD" has been cooking in closed beta for roughly half a year, and it's finally time for the full release! Check out the store page here and make sure you add it to your wish lists! http://store.steampowered.com/app/590720/Cobalt_WASD/ What does this mean for original Cobalt players? If you own Cobalt you can get Cobalt WASD at a discount via a "Complete Cobalt" bundle If you got Cobalt in alpha (before 2016) you will get a Steam redeem key for Cobalt WASD added to your Mojang account Cobalt will soon™ get a huge update adding new functionality, mod support, and engine improvements! If you want to get more info about development of Cobalt and Cobalt WASD, you should join our discord. Cheers! ːemergencycellːːemergencycellːːemergencycellː
- Cobalt W.A.S.D. In Closed Beta Testing - 24 April 2017
Heyo! There has been a long period of radio silence, but we want you to know that we are crunching the last little bits on "Cobalt W.A.S.D.," a stand-alone spin-off to the original Cobalt. Cobalt W.A.S.D. is a reimagination of the game where the controller has been replaced with mouse-and-keyboard, and with a team-based multiplayer focus. We are currently running a closed beta test of Cobalt W.A.S.D. and if you want to join in we have a limited number of beta keys to hand out. Please join the Cobalt Discord via https://discord.gg/sreHKwR and ask for a key in the #general channel, and with some luck your wish will be granted. For the true fans of rolling and grenade kicking, please be patient, there are more things coming to Cobalt, too! Cheers! Edit: The link to discord is now permanent. Edit 2: We have filled the need for beta testers for the moment, but please feel free to join the di…
- Cobalt W.A.S.D. In Closed Beta Testing - 24 April 2017
Heyo! There has been a long period of radio silence, but we want you to know that we are crunching the last little bits on "Cobalt W.A.S.D.," a stand-alone spin-off to the original Cobalt. Cobalt W.A.S.D. is a reimagination of the game where the controller has been replaced with mouse-and-keyboard, and with a team-based multiplayer focus. We are currently running a closed beta test of Cobalt W.A.S.D. and if you want to join in we have a limited number of beta keys to hand out. Please join the Cobalt Discord via https://discord.gg/sreHKwR and ask for a key in the #general channel, and with some luck your wish will be granted. For the true fans of rolling and grenade kicking, please be patient, there are more things coming to Cobalt, too! Cheers! Edit: The link to discord is now permanent. Edit 2: We have filled the need for beta testers for the moment, but please feel free to join the di…
- Stop The Clocks: Cobalt Free On Steam This Weekend - 16 April 2016
What are you up to on this lazy Saturday , dear reader? Nothing too strenuous, I hope. If you’re playing videogames, I’m sure you’ve already told Alice what you’re playing, but if you’re stuck for inspiration and don’t fancy those FPS freekends , let me point you in the direction of Cobalt . For those unawares, Cobalt is a stylish side-scrolling platformer that follows the plight of a quick-witted murderbot who deflects bullets and manipulates time for fun. Standard weekend, then. It’s also free to play this weekend on Steam . …
- Cobalt Workshop Challenge #3 Winners - 13 April 2016
Hey hey! It's time to post the winners of the third Cobalt Workshop Challenge! This time the objective was to create a Plug Slam or Team-strike map inspired by a famous movie. But you already know that, so let's get on with the results. Cobalt Workshop Challenge #3 Winner - CEO of the Corporation for "Quidditch" "CWC winner? But... what category?" you may ask. Well... ALL. OF. THEM. Yep, that's right. CEOotC grabs all three Minecraft capes for Best Map, Best Use of Theme, and Best Looking Map. Essentially our line of thinking was that "Quidditch" played really well and used the tiles in a nice and clear way. The map was fun and only arming metalfaces with spears and jetshoes made for some interesting challenges. There were another map based on the same theme ("Plug Slam - Quidditch" by Jagloid), but since everything else was so well done we thought CEOotC would grab the final prize as w…
- Cobalt Workshop Challenge #3 Winners - 13 April 2016
Hey hey! It's time to post the winners of the third Cobalt Workshop Challenge! This time the objective was to create a Plug Slam or Team-strike map inspired by a famous movie. But you already know that, so let's get on with the results. Cobalt Workshop Challenge #3 Winner - CEO of the Corporation for "Quidditch" "CWC winner? But... what category?" you may ask. Well... ALL. OF. THEM. Yep, that's right. CEOotC grabs all three Minecraft capes for Best Map, Best Use of Theme, and Best Looking Map. Essentially our line of thinking was that "Quidditch" played really well and used the tiles in a nice and clear way. The map was fun and only arming metalfaces with spears and jetshoes made for some interesting challenges. There were another map based on the same theme ("Plug Slam - Quidditch" by Jagloid), but since everything else was so well done we thought CEOotC would grab the final prize as w…
- Free Week - Cobalt - 12 April 2016
Play Cobalt for FREE starting now through Sunday at 1PM Pacific Time. You can also pickup Cobalt at 33% off the regular price!* If you already have Steam installed, click here to install or play Cobalt. If you don't have Steam, you can download it here . Forget everything you’ve learned about combat. Cobalt’s slo-mo mechanic lets you perform moves that other games can’t comprehend. Play through the story and discover answers to mysterious questions including: What happened to the humans? Why am I riding a space hamster? How is my cyborg head so good at deflecting bullets? Multiplayer is a less cryptic, though equally enjoyable affair: face off against friends and enemies in local or online multiplayer, learn the intricacies of over 80 maps and 67 weapons, and dominate the leaderboards. *Offer ends Monday at 10AM Pacific Time
- CWC3 - Five More Days - 6 April 2016
Hey! Only five days are remaining of the third Cobalt workshop challenge! Make a Plug Slam or Team-strike map and win a Minecraft cape! Remember that if you think the theme is too hard, we only judge that in one of the prize categories. You are still eligble for "Best Map" and "Best Looking Map," though keeping to the theme makes things more fun. Not making a map? Help us out by testing and commenting on the maps submitted already. Cheers! ːmetalfaceː
- CWC3 - Five More Days - 6 April 2016
Hey! Only five days are remaining of the third Cobalt workshop challenge! Make a Plug Slam or Team-strike map and win a Minecraft cape! Remember that if you think the theme is too hard, we only judge that in one of the prize categories. You are still eligble for "Best Map" and "Best Looking Map," though keeping to the theme makes things more fun. Not making a map? Help us out by testing and commenting on the maps submitted already. Cheers! :metalface:
- Cobalt Workshop Challenge #2 Winners! - 29 March 2016
Hooray! Here are the winners of Cobalt Workshop Challenge #2, "Wonders of Speed"! I really love speed challenge maps, so it was a thrill to judge :) Each one of these level designers have earned a code for a Cobalt cape in Minecraft! Best Use of Game Mechanics Winner - Muriako for "The Once Great Wall" There were a couple of levels that used interesting triggers and effects in the design. We ended up picking "The Once Great Wall" as the final winner, because the tile events really made the map come alive and feel a bit scary. http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=647968880 Best Use of Theme Winner - Meow J for "Message" Several designs decided to base their theme on the Great Wall of China, but the beauty of "Message" is that Meow J integrated the theme and the gameplay. http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=648469154 BEST MAP Winner - quijx for "Egyptian…
- Cobalt Workshop Challenge #2 Winners! - 29 March 2016
Hooray! Here are the winners of Cobalt Workshop Challenge #2, "Wonders of Speed"! I really love speed challenge maps, so it was a thrill to judge :) Each one of these level designers have earned a code for a Cobalt cape in Minecraft! Best Use of Game Mechanics Winner - Muriako for "The Once Great Wall" There were a couple of levels that used interesting triggers and effects in the design. We ended up picking "The Once Great Wall" as the final winner, because the tile events really made the map come alive and feel a bit scary. http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=647968880 Best Use of Theme Winner - Meow J for "Message" Several designs decided to base their theme on the Great Wall of China, but the beauty of "Message" is that Meow J integrated the theme and the gameplay. http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=648469154 BEST MAP Winner - quijx for "Egyptian…
- Cobalt Workshop Challenge #3 - 24 March 2016
Hey all! We will announce the CWC #2 winners next week, but we should get the third challenge going already! CWC #3 - "Teams Playing the Big Picture" - ends April 10 This time the challenge is to make either a Plug Slam or a Team-Strike map with a theme that is somehow inspired by a famous movie. Maybe it takes place in the canal chase scene of Terminator 2? Or maybe in the castle of Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland? Or maybe in the restaurant of Casablanca? There are many, many possibilities! Objective: Create either a "Plug Slam" or "Team-Strike" level The level needs to have some kind of theme inspired by a scene or place from a famous movie Share it to the Steam Workshop with the tag “CWC3” You can contribute as many levels as you want Categories: Best map - Simply the best map overall! Great gameplay and looks good Best use of theme - The map that uses the theme in the cool…
- Cobalt Workshop Challenge #3 - 24 March 2016
Hey all! We will announce the CWC #2 winners next week, but we should get the third challenge going already! CWC #3 - "Teams Playing the Big Picture" - ends April 10 This time the challenge is to make either a Plug Slam or a Team-Strike map with a theme that is somehow inspired by a famous movie. Maybe it takes place in the canal chase scene of Terminator 2? Or maybe in the castle of Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland? Or maybe in the restaurant of Casablanca? There are many, many possibilities! Objective: Create either a "Plug Slam" or "Team-Strike" level The level needs to have some kind of theme inspired by a scene or place from a famous movie Share it to the Steam Workshop with the tag “CWC3” You can contribute as many levels as you want Categories: Best map - Simply the best map overall! Great gameplay and looks good Best use of theme - The map that uses the theme in the cool…
- [Update] v136b Mostly bug fixes! - 14 March 2016
Just fixing some annoying bugs. Quality is always nice! Change-log: Game-play: Increased “Rail Cannon” price to (1600), was (1400). Increased “Rail Cannon” reload time to (2.5), was (2). Bugs: Fixed rare crash in survival on clients. Fixed scaling in player list Fixed getting stuck in text chat and pause menu at the same time. Fixed dropping wrong item when replacing items on client. Fixed rare bug with HUD getting all crazy scale after typing. (Bug was you had to press Shift + Backspace)
- [Update] v136b Mostly bug fixes! - 14 March 2016
Just fixing some annoying bugs. Quality is always nice! Change-log: Game-play: Increased “Rail Cannon” price to (1600), was (1400). Increased “Rail Cannon” reload time to (2.5), was (2). Bugs: Fixed rare crash in survival on clients. Fixed scaling in player list Fixed getting stuck in text chat and pause menu at the same time. Fixed dropping wrong item when replacing items on client. Fixed rare bug with HUD getting all crazy scale after typing. (Bug was you had to press Shift + Backspace)
