We know that many of you are curious to know what comes next for Permafrost, the demo was a good starting point for identifying what matters most to you as players for the full game. Over 10,000 of you submitted feedback on the demo and our focus will concentrate based on the points raised and the comments we received, this is what we will work on for the Early Access launch.
Technical Performance
- We are optimizing the full game to reduce FPS drops and stuttering
- We will address memory leaks and performance degradation during longer play sessions
- We will look to Improve overall optimization, especially for lower-end hardware
Core Gameplay Systems
- Looking to improve functionality where Inventory Management and making backpack switching becomes more intuitive
- Fix glitches with item transfers and storage for the EA version
- Improve the overall inventory interface experience for players
Building System
- Fix camera view issues when building in small spaces
- Make structure placement more precise and intuitive for players
- Address issues with building degradation (consider making it toggleable)
Multiplayer Experience
- Fix connection issues and rubber banding that were apparent in the demo
- Address player synchronization problems for the EA version
- Fix bugs where players get kicked from sessions for no apparent reason
- Improve the dog companion system, especially in multiplayer
User Interface and Controls
- Smooth out control system
- Make the UI more user-friendly, functional and intuitive
Bug Fixes
- Address issues with backpack interactions
- Fix glitches when searching bodies for loots and resources
- Resolve sound issues some players experienced in the demo for EA version
- Fix instances where players can get stuck in textures or environment
Quality of Life Improvements
- Add a proper saving system!
- Polish and improve animation
We’ll keep you all updated on the progress and look forward to sharing new insights with you all as we progress.
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