Dev Log #27 – Power, Style, and More Realism
Hello Builders,
The construction site is getting busier than ever. With this update, we focused on bringing more realism and new systems into your projects, while also expanding the possibilities of customization.
Materials and Finishing
We’ve introduced a wide range of wall structures, paints, and floor finishes, allowing you to personalize both interiors and exteriors. Materials are now aligned using a World Alignment system, so large surfaces look more natural and avoid repetitive patterns.
Electrical Installations
A brand-new electrical system is now part of construction. You can build a complete power network with a switchboard, sockets, and light switches. Electricity flows realistically through the network, and everything can be tested in-game.
To make things easier, we’ve also added a cable scanner. Even if your walls are already plastered, you can still visualize where the hidden wires are running.
Wooden Assembly
We added a wood paneling module, where you can attach panels and decorative elements to walls using a hammer tool that appears in your hand during work.
HUD Improvements
The HUD has been expanded with new modules to support the growing systems: materials, electricity, and construction elements. At the same time, we’ve started developing a brand-new interface that will eventually replace the current HUD in a future update.
Expanding the World
The environment around your building site has been improved with new background elements and higher-quality distant objects, increasing immersion and depth in the world.
Future Foundations
We’ve prepared the groundwork for water and sewage systems, as well as the first code structures for basement construction and excavation with heavy machinery. These are still in development, but they set the stage for even more advanced building mechanics in upcoming updates.
We’re getting closer to a true full-scale construction experience, and this update brings us one big step forward.
Yours,
Desand Game Studios
Dreamhouse: The Game Team
