Developer posts and news about this game.
The day has arrived! Actually it's like 2am so maybe it was the night that arrived ... haha :) This version is pretty much the demo version (the official demo version that will be published very soon will actually have a bit more content and polish). For this one - it is a massiv
One of the last playtest version releases before the official demo next month! Added: Added a new point of interest - Mobile Research Facility Emergency manual exit door for facilities Changed; Solar panel spec location changed Improved guidance from objectives Less intrusive Lev
This version introduces The Maker Network. By finding the badge and building a network server you can join The Maker Way network. This will be expanded to sharing machines and other game content in the near future. The rest of the release Notes for 0.18b38 (December 18, 2025) Maj
Another update just before Thanksgiving! Thank you for all who are playing the open playtest. Your feedback helps make the game better by the day. Additions: Major: attached machines show simulation connections Machines show energy capacity on hover Map shows direction arrow for
Release Notes for 0.14b36 (November 15, 2025) Major: machine building simplified Added zoom slider to machine designer Added checklists for machine building Improved machine previews in saved files New level upgrade alert Better energy transfer effects Improved UI for objectives
This version marks a huge step towards my vision for the finished game. Base modules can now be built like machines are, using the same parts! Updates: Major change - all base building components can now be built like machines Ability to attach machines to base platforms Attached
General: - The Maker Way has gone FPS! Player perspective changed to first-person view - Save compatibility introduced (this new version will not work with old saves) - Improved points of interest for the Gas Station and Radar Base - Can start multiple part research processes. Th
General: - New short cut-scene at start - Improved combat aim - Improved key hints for machine operation - New car seat model - Charging sound when charging a machine - Update to mission flow - Allowing players to sign up for the dev newsletter Bugs Fixed: - Interactive objects n
4th build of the open playtest version! General: - Tutorial floater on how to turn on the machines - Better feedback form - Tooltip for exiting remote control mode - Improved Disintegrator model Machine Editor: - Ability to load an example machine as your first machine - First pa
More improvements to the open playtest version! General: - Base building UI now shows whether you have enough resources to build various modules - Base building UI is better organized - Improved Remote and Tablet tool icons - Longer range for resource transfer between storages -
Thank you everyone playing the Open Playtest! Your feedback is extremely valuable. General: - Added "Unmount" key hint to the controls' hint list - Added minimal screen shake to building Bugs Fixed: - Fixed machine live preview showing previous machine after overwriting - Fixed u
Thank you for everyone playing the game! A small update quality of life improvements requested by players: 1. Faster character movement and animations 2. Consistent machine unmount hint 3. Better UI for machine designer mode changes Don't hesitate to keep sharing feedback 🙏
General: - Added a toggle to the Machine Designer to auto arrange groups - Improved GPU performance by implementing LODs for scene items Bugs Fixed: - Fixed enemy drone flight calculation bug - Fixed machine efficiency not updating when machine is switched - Fixed rocket launcher
Game Content: - New parts: Li Battery for energy storage, Magnetic Pulsar (combat part shooting EMP) - New buildable prefab: Research Server Game Mechanics: - Research - using research servers, parts can be researched now - Dispose resources - you can now dispose resources from t
Game Content: - Fuel Consumption Balance - fuel consumption is more realistic now - Resource costs updated for build modules - Changed some part spec discovery locations - New part - large fuel tanker Game Mechanics: - Machine Destruction! - machines can get destroyed in combat (
Game Content: - New enemy - DTHP Drone - Two Research Facility Locations with parts - Update to DTHP Radar location content - Laser Gun part Game Mechanics: - Research Facilities need to be provided energy to allow entrance General: - Save and Load implemented (F5 to quick save,
Game Mechanics: - Base building - build base modules and structures anywhere - Remote Range - machines need to be in close enough range to a remote or machine antenna - Simulation - improved energy and resource simulation - Simulation - range based simulation relationships - ener