Hi everyone,
In this post I wanted to give some updates on recent progress with the development of the upcoming New Game + update as well as the new DLC. I'm also looking for players who want to help me test the DLC as early as tomorrow! More information about testing at the very end of this post.
Recent updates
First of all a quick update on progress since launch. I have worked very hard to polish the game as much as I can and fix any bugs / crashes that were reported. It's starting to look like that paid off as the recent review score has turned "Overwhelmingly Positive" which is an amazing milestone I honestly never in my life would have thought that this small tiny game would reach! It's an amazing feeling to see people enjoying my game every day so I'm very thankful for all your support and I'm very dedicated to improve and expand the game! Thank you!!
New Game +
I've managed to make good progress on the development of the New Game + mode, which allows you to replay the game while keeping a so called 'token'. In the New Game + update, after finishing the game, you will now see the airship come down and drop you a rope. If you get up there, you'll be able to start a New Game +. This will generate a new map and reset all your player progress except for 1 thing; your tokens. These tokens that you get for finishing the game will then grant you the following in the next play session:
- Boosting passive income by 25%
- Adding 1 additional upgrade point to spend on your mechs
Of course these tokens stack - so if you finish the game 4 times, you'll be granted +100% passive income as well as 4 additional upgrade points to spend on each mech!
Another fun thing about tokens is that they are account based - so not save based. What this means is that your tokens will be with you even when joining other peoples online games, and any tokens earned in online games even if you're not hosting will stay with you forever!
DLC Progress
As you might already know from previous community hub posts I'm currently working on a DLC that'll add a brand new map into the game, alongside new resources to gather and new mechs to unlock and play with. Today I want to share a first screenshot of the new DLC map. More updates coming soon!
You can wishlist the DLC now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2695280/
Looking for testers!
To make sure the DLC is polished and well tested before release, I'm looking for people who want to help me test it. How does this work? Well, it's very simple - you join the Discord and ask to become a tester. You'll then be granted access to the testing channel where you'll get access to the DLC this weekend! The only thing I ask for is that you play through it and share any feedback, bugs or crashes that you may find.
As a thank you, anyone who helps test the game will be granted the DLC for free!
Altright, that's all for today. Thanks again to the community for all your support so far and I hope you're as excited for the DLC as I am!