In early June, our game director Artur Fojcik gave you all the big news: we're going to completely rebuild the game. Of course, he didn't mean creating the game from scratch. It's more about changing our approach to thinking about what Chernobylite 2 should be, taking into account our original vision and your feedback so far (for which we thank you!). We want to redefine the game while maintaining the foundations the team has worked so hard to develop. We also intend to bring back some of the aspects that made the first Chernobylite so unique and attractive to you.
It's no surprise, then, that we've named the upcoming Megapatch 03 "Back to the Roots". Because the new patch isn't just a set of fixes and new features - it's a symbolic return to the values and design philosophies that guided us years ago when we began creating what would later become a franchise. But this is also the first step towards a new beginning, to which we would like to invite everyone - both those who see some potential in Chernobylite 2 for a really cool game, and those who were closer to the atmosphere of the first Chernobyl, and who bounced off a bit from the sequel.
Of course, we can't share details about the content of Megapatch 03 yet. But in return, we can say very generally what we want to achieve with it:
We're giving you more freedom in gameplay. We're significantly letting loose of some key restrictions that prevented you from fully enjoying the game from the start
We're placing a greater emphasis on survival. We'll give you the chance to SURVIVE in the Zone, not just visit it. Therefore, for example, every resource you find is extremely important. Especially if it's food…
We're balancing the gameplay. We're eliminating sponge enemies, increasing their IQ, making the weapons in the game more realistic (not just in appearance, but also in functionality, including their flaws), and more. All for increased realism and fun
We're restoring the overall dark and gloomy atmosphere you knew from Chernobylite! Less sci-fi elements, more of the raw atmosphere of a desolate Zone, where your own skills and nerves of steel are paramount
…and many, many more
As you can see, the game will be undergoing considerable evolution, and we'd love for you to be a part of it. Megapatch 03, which will be released in early August, will be just the beginning of these changes. And your valuable feedback will determine whether these are truly moving in the right direction.
However, we won't keep you in suspense for a month. In the coming weeks, we'll reveal the most important stuff the next update will bring. We hope you'll join us then and provide lively commentary on the upcoming changes and additions.
Our journey into the Zone is just beginning…
Zone explorers! If you have any questions regarding the upcoming update or anything else, don't hesitate to ask them. We'll be happy to answer them for you!
Also remember to visit our social media both Chernobylite one and The Farm 51, you will find a lot of interesting content there ☢️
In the meantime, all that's left to say is...