Greetings everyone! We want to start this dev diary by apologizing for not posting any more updates here lately. We also want everyone to know that we haven't abandoned the game!
We’ve been working hard on addressing all the feedback we’ve received during the initial phase of the early access, and we believe we have finally crafted something that both us and you will be proud of!
Without further ado, here are some of the biggest improvements we've brought to the gameplay!
Meet the new Backpack System
The main concern everybody had with the initial version of the game was the clunky inventory system. With the help of community feedback and ideas, we’ve redesigned the inventory from the ground up!
The new backpack is now limited in both space and weight, making it challenging to manage resources. It is now impossible to carry an infinite number of items, and there are separate pockets for different kinds of items, so think twice before stuffing the backpack with materials!
Along with this major change, we have also redesigned the way in which the player interacts with world objects. And such, every interaction is now “drag and drop” based between the backpack and the objects’ item slots.
This also allows for stacking support so that the players don’t have to input items one by one in world objects as before!
Another issue we wanted to address was carrying big objects. Instead of going into the inventory, which didn't make much sense previously, big items are now carried by hand, obstructing the player from using handhelds while doing so.
Journal Improvements
We have also worked on improving the journal mechanics, which are now a core feature of the game.
The journal now contains everything from health and flora knowledge to craft recipes and building blueprints!
Journal entries are now unlocked by exploring the world, experiencing certain aspects of the game, or by leveling up certain skills.
What's left?
The update is currently in the testing stage, meaning that most of the new features and improvements are done! This means that we can finally showcase every big change that is coming to the game!
However, we can’t fit everything into one blog post, so we will continue to post regular diaries in the coming few weeks. Stay tuned!
Feedback is important for us, especially now with all the big changes we are making to the game, so don't hesitate to let us know about your potential ideas! Also, let us know how you feel about what we're currently working on! We encourage everyone to get in touch with us over Discord or Steam Community!
And as always, thanks to everyone for the support!