Week of: March 4, 2026
Version / Milestone: 0.4.0 (Full Rewrite)
Summary
Deltazone 0.4.0 is now a full rewrite. After testing and prototyping multiple approaches, the older codebase proved too limiting and messy to build on, so it’s being replaced.
Art Style Update (New Direction)
We’re shifting away from the old low-poly look and moving to a stylized realism / semi-realistic PBR style. Characters and gear will use mid-poly models with clean, readable shapes, and most surface detail will come from PBR materials (normal/roughness/metalness) rather than heavy geometry. Expect a more grounded tactical shooter vibe with stronger material definition (fabric vs armor vs metal), consistent lighting/readability, and team identity driven primarily through color blocking (Alpha/Bravo) and controlled accent details.
Completed This Week
Rewrite Decision
Committed to restarting 0.4.0 as a clean rewrite after realizing the old code was holding progress back.
Networking / Core
Players are synced properly and can run around in-game.
Animation / Combat Presentation
Implemented animation support for:
Look up/down while holding the gun
Ready and Lowered weapon states
Shooting
Added a full range of additional animations (shown in the screenshot), with more planned later.
Game Rules
Gamemode and teams are working.
In Progress
Expanding/adding more animations over time (beyond what’s currently implemented/shown).
Not Started / On Hold
Bots: Not implemented yet. More will be shown once bot work begins.
Known Issues / Risks
Rewrite scope can expand quickly; focus will be needed to keep 0.4.0 milestones tight.
Next Week Goals
Continue building the rewrite foundation (systems + gameplay loop).
Begin early bot implementation work (or prep the framework for it), then share progress once presentable.
Media
Screenshot: full range of additional animations
Screenshot: Preview of the character and new art direction
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