ShooterofIO Launcher App

The **ShooterofIO Launcher App** is a free to download app that was released in 2008, and it is to allow all PC players to download/install purchased ShooterofIO games. It acts as the Launcher system that all games used. The app was developed by SOI Studios and Monsteristic. Monsteristic in 2011 took over full control over the app to allow SOI Studios to focus on making games only.

## Features

### Friends System

The app features a brand new style of Friends List. You will be able to open up the 'Friends List', all currently in-lobby players will appear so if you want to send a Friend-Request you'll be able to do so easily and fast. The Friends System also offers game-to-game chat features, allowing a player playing Modern Ops to talk to a friend playing Dark Warfare.

### Simple Storage

Games no longer require storage download; players no longer need storage on their device in order to play the game they want to play. All users have 10 game slots and may purchase additional slots for for a monthly fee.

* 5 additional Slots for $15
* 10 Additional Slots for $25 (save $5)

### No Storage Required

To play ShooterofIO games, you do not need any storage, only enough for the app itself. This gives the player endless games for what they want. Each user has 10 slots and you may buy more s lots if you want. Each slot is purchased and doesn't need any purchase. Its a one time buy only.

### A Lag Free Experience

While playing any game, you will experience all games without lag.

## Development

### Planning and Pre-Reveal

SOI Studios began developing the app back in 2019. They began making the app to move all ShooterofIO titles to a singler app. In 2021, it was confirmed a specific app will be releasing in 2021, and games from 2019 and 2020 will be moved to this app. Monsteristic confirmed that this action is to prevent cheating and hacking issues in-game and to prevent files being hacked into to "leak" certain things.

#### Pre-Release

Only weeks prior to release, the app was meant to have a Friends List on release but it was removed at the command of Monsteristic due to big issues regarding file protection for their games.

## Update History

### Release (Nov. 10 2008)

The app successfully released in March 2021 with big improvements from previous platforms. SOI Studios, Air Studios and War Games all confirmed this app will be their release area. Launch week is considered the worst week ever for ShooterofIO fans, considering some people weren't able to play or download games they've already purchased. This only effected SOI Studios and Air Studios titles, ShooterofIO 1: Modern Ops and ShooterofIO: Dark Warfare. Luckly, Steam gave both companies a list of people who bought the game already. Both sent out free copies to the people who've purchased their games on Steam before the launch. If people still had issues, they'd be given a free game code. Months following, both Modern Ops and Dark Warfare were made Free for all players.

### ShooterofIO Launcher App 2.0 Update (Jan. 15 2009)

The app got a big update on January 15, 2022. Featuring a redesigned screen layout, customizable layouts, and Themes. A Friends List system was introduced in it's 'beta' form and many Profile Pictures were added. Monsteristic confirmed they'll update the app from now on to save time for the companies. It was confirmed at this point that all future game titles would be revealed through the app. Regarding *Wargrounds*, people were still able to download it on other Steam and Windows Store. Monsteristic confirmed that the game would be removed from those platforms in May 2022 so that all titles are fully added to the ShooterofIO Launcher App.

### The Storage Update (Feb. 23 2009)

The app got a new big update in February 2022. With the "Storage Update". It's main focus was to simplify everything and all the options for using a slot for a new game. Users will now have the option to disable a game; removing access from it, and freeing a slot; at any point, for free, a user may reactivate the app and take back the slot. Allowing people to use spots at any time. Downloading times have also been decreased by 25%. Monsteristic also made a few updates to the Party-Friends System, removing the 'Beta' sign and made it full release. They also made many updates to the Friend Request system, adding the option to 'Block' a player; preventing them from sending you Friend Requests, Messages, or Joining any lobby you're in. If you block a player that is already in your friends list, they'll automatically be unfriended and blocked. They won't get told or anything.

### The Documentation Update (Mar. 17 2009)

During March, production had been confirmed via Monsteristic. They confirmed this update would be known as the Documentation Update. They'll be moving all data from online wiki sources into the app to allow the community to look at one spot for all information. All information will be available for all users and players, they even went as far as making it possible for any user who has created an account to edit and create pages themselves and document information about the ShooterofIO franchise; just like a Fandom or Wikipedia software.