Update 2.0 now available, Steam version release
Today, almost two months after initial release on SideQuest, we can finally introduce the SteamVR version of Warplanes: WW1 Fighters. After update 2.0, all versions share the same content and cross-platform multiplayer is available. The PC version benefits from the more powerful hardware – we’ve increased textures resolution, terrain grid density and foliage density.
Version 2.0 contains all updates and features, that wouldn’t be possible if not the feedback from wonderful communities on SideQuest and itch.io. To thank you for your input, we’d like to offer you a free Steam key if you purchased the game before March 5.
Head to www.homenetgames.com/keys and follow the instructions.
The Oculus App Lab version is currently pending review, we don’t know if we’ll be able to provide you with a complimentary key, but we’ll do our best. If you have decided to wait for the Oculus App Lab version, then please do not take the Steam key at this time. If possible, we’ll be offering an extra key for more platforms, but at the moment, only Steam is available.
2.0 Changelog
- Two new planes: Airco DH.4 and Albatros C.III.
- Sticky grip option – you don’t have to constantly press the grip button to hold the stick or throttle. This feature can be enabled in the settings.
- Bug fixes and tweaks.
How to download update 2.0 from itch.io?
We are getting reports that your game is being sometimes downgraded to a demo after update or after purchase you still have a demo on your Quest device. Technically it’s not possible – full version and demo have separate APK files. Only reasonable conclusion is that you are sideloading the wrong file. What may be causing this?
“INSTALL TO HEADSET” button on SideQuest always uploads a demo version, even if you purchased a licence on itch.io.
Please make sure that you’ve downloaded com.HomeNetGames.WW1oculus_Full.apk from itch.io instead of com.HomeNetGames.WW1oculus_Demo.apk.
How to do it? There are two methods:
Login on itch.io, head to My library and download com.HomeNetGames.WW1oculus_Full.apk. You can also use the download link from the email you received after purchase.
Launch SideQuest app on your PC, connect your Oculus Quest device, and use the “Install to APK file from folder on computer” button to sideload downloaded com.HomeNetGames.WW1oculus_Full.apk to your headset.
or
Launch SideQuest app on your PC, connect your Oculus Quest device, click “ON ITCH ($14.99)” button – you won’t have to pay again. Just login into your itch.io account, head to My library, and press Download (make sure it’s not a demo). You’ll be prompted to install the game on QculusQuest.
Comments
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The SE5 ailerons move backwards..still there on 2.0. It's disturbing to look out and see them going the wrong way.
Also your position in the cockpit changes each time the plane reloads, at the start of a mission, after reaching altitude, and again before landing. I keep having to reset my position with the Oculus button. The plane should always be in the same place relative to your center position.
where does the game show ver #? Also, cannot locate a settings menu to set the 'sticky grip'- did I miss something obvious?
Open the menu before starting a mission. The in mission menu doesn't have that option for some reason.
thanks for the reply. Found the settings only after entering the plane. Ok.
Again, great job.
Suggestions-
1 allow free flight to shoot, bomb and straf ships, trains and ground targets without air dogfights.
2- flight starting on the ground with mission briefing and then takeoff. Complete mission and then land back at base. Possible? I tried to land and it seemed almost impossible- have not landed safely yet. would love option to start on the ground.
3- custom flights where you can set battle parameters and goals ??
o.O I've only ever crashed in landing once, and its because my flaps were wrecked. What are you playing on?
quest 2
Do I have to land at a field or can land anywhere?
What about starting on the ground? ;)
John
If you play at hard enough difficulties you start with a takeoff and finish with a landing
sorry- one last thing. Be able to pick plane from a list for flight.
At the start of the most recent (2.0 - March 6th from itch.io ) version, it offers Cloud Save but no action seems to be required. After close, no change and Missions are not offered on the Tabs. This is on Quest 2
If I play it via Steam on my PC, can I then use stuff like my real HOTAS Joystick? That would be cool!
Not at the moment, but it's planned.
you guys are awesome! Please take care to allow 2 or more input devices at the same time! A common annoying mistake of casual flight Sims...
This is excellent! Thank you HNG!
WOOOO! Congrats! Loving this game
Congratz on the steam release, hope we will see more updates !