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Alpha 8.42 features some minor changes to the user interface and more corrects the remaining issues that arose due to migration the code to the latest engine version.


The ModDB mirrors unlock at 21:00 GMT, if it's busy or not working the installer can be downloaded from 40ksource.com (http://www.40ksource.com/files/Exterminatus_Alpha_8.42.exe).  Please try the ModDB first.

Install the Source SDK Base 2013 Multiplayer

• Navigate to the "Tools" section on your Steam games "Library"
• Install the "Source SDK Base 2013 Multiplayer"
• Run the Source SDK Base 2013 Multiplayer at least once.
• You can exit once the menu has finished loading.

Install the latest Exterminatus Alpha

• If you already have a copy of the EX alpha, delete it.
• Run the alpha installer and follow it's instructions.
• Restart Steam.  You should now see both the Exterminatus Beta 8.38 and Exterminatus Alpha listed in your library.

Features

• New Vox menu (bound to the X key by default) that allows aiming and shooting while it's open.
• Team HUD colours can now be configured via scripts, to allow chapter packs to change the HUD colours to match the skins.

Bug fixes

• Fixed Tarsis Ultra, overview map for the loading screen.
• Lictor cloak nerfed, can now be configured via the server console.

This patch ticks off one of the items on the plan for the next beta and attempts to resolve the last of the known  issues caused by porting to the latest engine version.  Maps, tutorials and new tyranid weapon variations still wait to be addressed.