Equipment is crucial for survival. As the universe of Tau Station grows, as more and more survivors scavenge and craft useful gear, so has our art team been working on visualizing these ingenious new creations. Today we share some first impressions with you.
Tag: Art
Necessity is the mother of (weapons) invention!
The question of survival awakes the most primal instincts in us. And that includes the urge to arm ourselves in the face of a threat. But since the Catastrophe destroyed so much, those who want to enter battle with a functional weapon to hand need to harness their creativity.
And so, in the post-Catastrophe world of Tau Station, refurbished rifles and chop-job shotguns are the norm. Here, people improvise and handcraft solutions to their problems!
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The Art of Handcrafted Gear
In a post-apocalyptic world, survivors must battle shortages of everything from water and food to industrial products. Thankfully, humanity is resourceful! We adapt and improvise, especially when it comes to making new gear from scavenged parts. Today we show you examples of new artwork for such handcrafted weapons and armor.
Artwork update: Items of Opportunity
The latest game update featured new artwork. Previously, we added many new 3D images for stims, weapons, armor, and special epic items that can be found in Syndicate campaigns. But there are also various more everyday objects that are part of life in Tau Station: items you can find while scavenging in the Ruins or crucial items needed to complete discreet work.
Here to protect you: Bodyguards!
Greetings Citizens! There was a lot of activity on day 46, Cycle 201, as Bodyguards arrived at Security areas on all stations, offering their protection services to every Citizen. Read on to learn more about this brand new feature, which provides vital protection against hostile attacks.
Avatars in Tau Station
Since avatars were introduced to Tau Station, you can now decide your character’s physical appearance. Later updates were made to public profile page layouts and other UIs so that citizens’ avatar images are now visible throughout. Read on to learn more about the recent changes and get a glimpse of an upcoming feature…
A Sneak Peek on the Upcoming Avatars
An important feature for your customization which will improve the look of Tau Station, even more, is getting closer! We’re happy to share a sneak peek about Avatars with you…
New Artwork: Item Updates
Recently, item artwork got a makeover! Several armor items have been updated, with more to follow soon. Read on to find out more about this. New citizens can also find a few handy tips about item tiers and rarities below.
Captain on Deck – Private Ships have arrived!
The widely anticipated day has finally arrived! Private starships are now available for everyone dreaming to become a respected spaceship captain! Read on to learn more about these space faring vehicles, and how you can obtain one …
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The Art of the Weapons
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: a fruitful life is a long life, and in Tau Station, a long life is an armed life. Survivors of the Catastrophe are naturally resourceful thinkers, and anything, from a busted pipe to an energy-blast hand-cannon, can and will be used for both defense and offence. Previously, with The Art of the Guns we offered a glimpse into specific gun types found in Tau Station. Today, we present you with other various tools of survival; all able to be used when conflicts come into play.