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HYPERCHARGE: Unboxed Development Answer a few Questions for their Steam Deck Support

Recently the developer Digital Cybercherries mentioned that HYPERCHARGE: Unboxed will have great support for the Steam Deck, so we were able to ask a few questions. They were very happy to discuss it!



What is it? Hypercharge Unboxed, a traditional-style third-person and first-person shooter that is influenced by Toy Story and Small Soldiers, is available. It is a shooter that uses waves with defense building mechanics. You must complete the mission of Sgt. Maximize your ammo to stop the destruction of the HYPER CORE



GOL: The obvious question is: How did you find support Linux Steam Deck for HYPERCHARGE Unboxed. What were the specific things you needed to do differently?



"Supporting Linux is easy. We already had a large portion of the game running and tested on Linux for our dedicated servers, so development was mostly focused on the visual and input aspect of the game. The Steam Deck is a new technology that has presented challenges. We had to learn how to test and develop the game on a new platform, debugging code, shader output and game performance debugging. blog about games We haven't had to change anything in the game to support Linux and Steam Deck has similar controls to the Nintendo Switch, so support was easy."



GOL: Since HYPERCHARGE: Unboxed offers online play Have you tested it across platforms?



"Yes Cross-platform between Windows and Switch has always been supported for our Server and Switch, so the cross-platform networking side has been tested extensively."



GOL: Will it be available on Linux before the Steam Deck is released? Or will you wait for it?



"We are yet to decide when we will make available the Linux build. It could be one of the larger patches or updates."



GOL: Do you expect the Steam Deck to help the sales of HYPERCHARGE: Unboxed?



"More players and more support are always welcome However, for us, our primary aim is to ensure the maximum number of players on as many platforms possible can play our game. It's so great on Switch that the Steam Deck version of the game will be the best method of playing it.



GOL Do you think the Steam Deck will really change PC gaming? It could be a handheld console, however it can be used just like PCs when connected.



"Yes we're hoping it will have an impact. Our experience with the Devkit has been incredibly positive, and I'm convinced there is always room for more 'open' consoles."



GOL: Comments or questions about HYPERCHARGE Unboxed?



"There aren't enough split screen co-operative shooters, especially on Linux I'm hoping we can help fix this."



Thank you to Digital Cybercherries for answering our couple of quick-question questions! This is the only game I'm looking forward to playing, if we can obtain a Steam Deck after the delay.


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