Developer posts and news about this game.
The gates are almost open! We're excited to announce that the first public Playtest of Checkpoint 19 will become available on September 26 . This is an early version of the game, and we're inviting you to help us test the foundations of Checkpoint 19 and shape its development. Ho
This week’s development on Checkpoint 19 focused on giving players more control over their experience while continuing to shape how the game progresses and becomes more challenging over time. Settings Menu Implemented The basic functionality of the Settings Menu has now been impl
This week’s development on Checkpoint 19 focused on improving player interaction, game flow, and giving players more control over their experience. From managing multiple infrastructure elements at once to improving save management and introducing the first game settings, several
Not every development update brings new buildings or gameplay systems. Sometimes, the most important work happens under the hood. This week has been focused on bug fixing, optimization, and improving the overall stability of Checkpoint 19 as development moves closer to a stage wh
Development on Checkpoint 19 continues this week with improvements to the mission interface, a bigger role for reputation, and the first adjustments focused on balancing the overall gameplay experience. Improved Mission Interface The Mission UI has received another round of impro
This week’s development on Checkpoint 19 has been focused on improving how new players are introduced to the game. First-Time Player Experience A new First-Time User Experience (FTUE) is now being implemented to guide players through the fundamentals of managing their first check
Development on Checkpoint 19 continues with a major expansion of the Management Building , introducing new interfaces that make it easier to monitor, plan, and develop your checkpoint. Buildings Overview A new Buildings Overview has been added to the Management Building menu. Pla
Development on Checkpoint 19 continues with new management tools designed to give players a clearer view of their checkpoint operations, alongside improvements that make staff management faster and easier. New Management Overview Panel A new Management Overview Panel has been add
Development on Checkpoint 19 continues with new additions to checkpoint management systems and improvements to the game's economy mechanics. Management Building Level 2 Work has begun on expanding the management side of the checkpoint with the addition of Management Building Leve
Development on Checkpoint 19 continues with improvements focused on player feedback, immersion, and gameplay stability. In-Game Notifications Added A new in-game notification system has been implemented to provide clearer feedback during gameplay. Players will now receive notific
Development on Checkpoint 19 continues with new gameplay mechanics for pedestrian processing and further improvements to the mission system. Felons Among Pedestrians Border inspections have become even more challenging as felons can now appear among pedestrians . Just like vehicl
Pedestrian Processing & Staff Management Update Development on Checkpoint 19 continues with improvements to pedestrian border processing and staff management. Unified Pedestrian Checkpoint The previous Pedestrian Checkpoint and Kiss & Go building have now been merged into
Pedestrian Infrastructure & Movement Update Development on Checkpoint 19 continues with major improvements to pedestrian transportation, movement systems, and checkpoint infrastructure. Pedestrians Arrive Through Vehicle Transport Pedestrians are now transported by vehicles a
Staff Management Improvements & New Pedestrians Primary Checkpoint Building Development on Checkpoint 19 continues with improvements to staff management and the expansion of pedestrian border processing. Improved Building & Staff Management Menus The Building Overview and
Road Building & Pedestrian Systems Update Development on Checkpoint 19 continues with improvements focused on readability, building flow, and the expansion of pedestrian gameplay systems. Improved Road Direction Visualization A new road direction indication effect has been ad
Missions, Reputation & Pedestrian Processing Update Development on Checkpoint 19 continues with a major expansion to progression systems, checkpoint operations, and player decision-making. Mission System Implemented The new Mission System has now been implemented, introducing
Missions, Funding & People Processing Expansion Development on Checkpoint 19 continues with the first steps toward expanding the strategic and operational depth of the game. Missions & Funding System Started Work has officially begun on the implementation of missions and
UI Revamp & Systems Improvements Development on Checkpoint 19 continues with a new round of improvements focused on player experience, presentation, and overall gameplay stability. New Loading Screen & Progress Tracking A new loading page has been implemented, now featuri
Menus, Save Support & Traffic Improvements This week’s development focused on improving the overall player experience and polishing core systems behind the scenes. The new Launch Menu has now been implemented, allowing players to: Continue their latest saved session directly
As Checkpoint 19 grows in scale and complexity, stepping away without losing progress becomes critical. That’s why we’re currently developing a full Save & Load system to support longer, more strategic play sessions. This system will allow you to: Preserve your entire checkpo