Alpha complete! We've entered the Beta phase of Early Access, we're down to the last handful of important features still left to do!

New Features:

-- Match-making rating (MMR)
---- Used in Quick Match
---- New Leaderboards
---- MMR Tiers (F, E, D, C, B, A, and S)

-- Added Steam achievements

-- Added the Supporter's Badge
---- If you want to help the development of Neon Marble Rust, consider this!
---- Simple cosmetic that will appear next to your cores in online matches

-- Added dynamic cursors

-- Use Alt-I to toggle the interface, helpful for screen shots

Balance Changes:
-- Reworked how splash damage is applied.
---- Air and ground units are now separated; one damage source cannot both air and ground units

-- Neon Lightning Tower:
---- Weapon now deals chain damage to a second target
---- Removed Lightning Bolt ability
---- New Ability: Extra Zap
----- Costs 20 Energy
----- Applys boost to next weapon attack
----- Boost: Weapon chains to a third target and stuns all enemies hit.

-- Marble Fission Cannon
---- Removed self-damage
---- Weapon range reduced: 19 -> 17
---- New Ability: Overcharge
----- No energy cost
----- Applys boost to next weapon attack
----- Boost: Weapon gains +2 range, deals instant damage, chains to 2 targets, but deals self-damage (20% remaining)

-- Rust Wagon
---- Removed siege/un-siege energy cost

-- Rust Mortar Car
---- Removed siege/un-siege energy cost
---- Reduced weapon range: 23->21
---- Reduced weapon energy cost: 25 -> 20
---- Reduced weapon damage: 10 -> 9

Fixes:
-- Defense Drone can now use ability while in the air

-- Reworked music system, improved loading times & music now plays in menus

-- Increased ambient lighting

-- Improvements to terrain materials

-- Most visual-effects are now thinner/dimmer/quicker. Things should be less chaotic during battles now.

-- Survivors mode: added a delay so you don't accidentally pick an upgrade

-- Mind-control virus now uses correct tooltip-type

* This patch contains gameplay changes, and cannot run replays from version 0.1.12 or earlier.

Harry T here!

I have been working solo on Neon Marble Rust for a couple years now. It's been a blast so far, and I am looking forward to a full release sometime this year. The Alpha phase of early access is ending soon, and with the start of the Beta I am adding the 'Supporter's Badge' to start monetization.

The Supporter's Badge is a simple cosmetic item that will appear in Quick-Match matches online. It is a one-time purchase. The price is low, but any amount will be of great help!

Here's what it looks like during a match:

NEON:
MARBLE:
RUST:
If you want to help support development, but don't want to make a purchase, you can leave a review or follow the game on social media! Thanks!

https://steamoss.com/steamstore/itemstore/2587360/detail/100/