Hey there travelers, settle down and listen
Welcome to the wonderful world of Aloft! We are so very excited to show you the work we have done so far on our latest project. This will be the first of many devlogs concerning the development progress of Aloft. In them, you can expect screenshots, GIFs, concept art and sneak peeks at all the good things we’re developing here at Astrolabe Interactive.
Today, we are officially launching the Steam page out into the world! Making a game is a stressful endeavour, and showing it to the world takes a lot of courage, but we are confident that all of you will see the love and care we put in the game, even as it is in its first steps of development.
That being said, please enjoy this devlog #1, we’re glad to have you along for the trip.
The progress so far
Game development starts with an idea, a goal, a feeling. For us, it started in spring 2021, on the heels of our COVID-19 second wave confinement and of the Canadian winter. To say that we wanted to spread our wings and fly away is an understatement. We had other work to do at the time, but the idea of travelling the infinite skies was there, and it kept germinating until, in August 2021, we decided to start developing the prototype which would later evolve into what you see today.
We’ve been working on Aloft for the last couple of months and, while there is a lot of work left to do, we’re proud of the work accomplished. The trailer below has a lot of placeholder elements in it, but we’re working on improving our build every day with new assets, more mechanics and features. We’re a small, agile team, and we’re excited to bring this game to life!
So what is Aloft?
Aloft is a relaxing, fun and stress-free survival game. Usually, survival games are intense and visceral experiences, and we love those games and the thrill they bring. We wanted to go somewhere else with Aloft, though. We wanted a survival game that’s free from the usual stress and pressure of surviving against all odds.
Aloft is a game where you can play without having to look over your shoulder at all times. Unless you want to: The world of Aloft is not devoid of dangers and of the opportunities they provide, but as players, you must seek them out and vanquish them at your own pace.
Most prevalent among these dangers is the giant hurricane around which the world of Aloft revolves. Long ago, it tore chunks of earth and rocks, and they’re still flying. The violent winds surrounding the eye are no walk in the park, and only the most solidly built construction will resist the powerful winds.
What’s next?
There is so much more we’d like to talk about and show you, but that will have to wait for another devlog!
If you’d like to accompany us on this adventure, be sure to wishlist the game on steam. To join the Discord server where we post videos and pictures of our progress, click the banner below. We would love to hear your feedback!
