After thinking hard, I made a decision:
- December 27, 2022 Pathogenesis: Overcome in Early Access on Steam.
And the main question:
What will be the version of the game at the Start of Early Access. Read carefully!
A. We have completely redesigned all systems, made significant changes to the gameplay mechanics and added optimizations that we definitely need feedback from you.
B. (Don't panic!) There will be no story and quests at the start. And RPG with Survival. I'll explain why:
- I completely rewrote the plot, all the quests, the correlation of factions, the motives of the characters and significantly reworked the level design. So we need to carefully check and fix all the bugs. What we can't do before early access. As soon as we complete it, we will upload a big update. Survival and RPG systems is a global superstructure that affects all other systems, events and actions and will be added last.
C. So, what will be available at the start:
- Looting. I think this is clear at all.
- Exploring. Loot will not collect itself. And to add more freedom of exploring, we added parkour!
- Shooting. To fend off those who disturb you from exploring and looting calmly.
- AI. Individuals who are the cause of the disturbance. against which all shooting or running away will have to be applied.
- Other systems: inventory, weapon customization, interactive and more.
D. In short, at the start, the game will be kind of top down sandbox looter-shooter in open location.
Well, after the release, we will begin to collect feedback (which we expect from you) and add systems and content step by step according to the plan. I will post the roadmap in a conspicuous place.
Also, before Early Access, I will introduce all gameplay mechanics and features with regular posts.