Hey all,
I’m still here, and I present to you, another devlog for where the project is at.
Support from Screenwest
A few months ago, I applied for the Digital Games Production Fund with Screenwest and I am excited to say that The Last Werewolf was successful in receiving support for its development.
This support allows me to bring on talented people to help polish the game. This means you’ll be seeing improvements such as character portraits for the dialogue, original music, stronger 3D character models, and more accessibility options.
For those unaware, Screenwest is an organisation in Western Australia that looks to support the screen industry in WA. In the last few years, they have been aiding the growth of the local game industry by supporting many great projects! You can take a look at some of the other projects they've supported to get a sense of the exciting developments happening in the WA gaming scene.
https://www.screenwest.com.au/news/latest-news/11-projects-supported-through-screenwests-digital-games-production-fund/
Roadmap Progress
Now that most of the admin has been completed, I'm now finding myself with more and more time to commit to developing the game. In fact, I’ll now be able to commit myself full time on the development of the game up until March 2024.
I want to thank you all so much for your patience with the game's development. While my original plan was to have this game out of Early Access early 2024, I feel this delay has actually put the game in a stronger position thanks to Screenwest’s support.
I’ve taken the time to update the roadmap to better reflect the new schedule, accommodating the changes that come with bringing on a small team. The updated roadmap primarily focuses on major updates and key feature rollouts, but rest assured, regular patches and minor adjustments will continue as needed.
Chapter Two Progress
Despite the recent delays, progress on Chapter Two hasn’t stopped – in fact, it's almost ready for release. I'm incredibly excited about this upcoming chapter; it introduces new elements for players to explore the unfolding narrative. While I’ve already let slip a few spoilers, I'm going to hold back from revealing too much more – don't want to spoil all the surprises!
As a little teaser, though, here's a sneak peek at the opening of Chapter Two:
How to Keep Updated
There are a few ways that you can keep updated on recent news, patches, events, and more.
Steam Announcements
All updates are tracked in Steam - patches, minor and major. Check out the News section in the Community Hub or in your Library on Steam to get all the latest details.
Discord
The Unnatural Freaks Studio Discord channel is not just a hub for announcements; it's a community space where you can chat with fellow players or just quietly catch up on the latest – lurking is totally okay (I do it too in some channels). It’s the perfect spot for the most current news, sneak peeks of progress, and ongoing development discussions.
Update Tracker
As a reminder, I have created a Google Site that acts as an Update Tracker for the development of the game throughout Early Access. It’s a comprehensive record of all past updates, known issues, FAQs, and future plans. If there's anything else you'd like to see on this site, just let me know – I'm open to suggestions and exploring new ideas.
Minor Update Version 0.1.4.0
November 21, I released Minor Update Version 0.1.4.0 which had a couple new features: UI Update, Narrative added, and shuffling of clues.
Lachie’s Diary
The first 10 entries of Lachie’s diary are now available. The current plan is for there to be 10 entries per chapter. I’d love to hear your thoughts on whether you’d like more entries or you feel this is a good amount.
Collectable Clues
I’ve now added 4 collectable clues per case. Lachie will put photos and notes in her journal when she finds them. Keep in mind, this is a choices matter game, you won’t be able to unlock all the clues at once. Some are decision-oriented only.
