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NEXT PLAYTEST ANNOUNCED & HUGE ISLAND CREATOR UPDATE NOW LIVE!

We are very happy to announce our latest playtest is now open for applicants. This will be the largest playtest yet and adds a myriad of brand-new features, including the Shipyard where players can create unique ship designs of any shape or size, updated UI and controls, improved framerate, new creatures, and plenty more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djl3RzTnMvg

To apply you simply need to register here: https://www.worldsadrift.com/register/

If you have already registered on the site check your inbox for an email from us with the link to apply! If you have previously registered for a playtest with us, you don't need to register again. We have your details!

Application are open until noon GMT on the 18th November.

Not only is there a playtest but we also have a BIG new update for the Island Creator update today! So much Worlds Adrift...

This is the list of everything new in the Island Creator, just for you:

Gameplay objects

- Murals with editable pictograms and glyphs to create your own stories.
- Loot ruins and containers to populate your islands with collectibles in the main game.
- High value chests to create focal points and reward players for exploring your island.
- Databanks which reward knowledge in the main game.

New Assets

- More Saborian blocks, walls, windows, door frames, broken walls etc.
- New set of metal ruins including pipes, platforms and more metal junk.
- Decorative statues, lights (working and broken) and more ornamental pieces.
- Hanging vines, wall vines and roots foliage.
- New surface textures and existing textures have been improved.

New Character Controller

- New rappelling functionality, new grapple boost move, improved general grappling and falling physics.
- Player now slip down unsafe surfaces.
- Some clothing variety.
- Player's position can now be reset to the initially clicked spot with the 'R' key.

General Improvements

- Painting tool made more responsive and the fill bucket with min and max angles now has better blending.
- Scrolling lists made much more responsive with lots of items.
- Fonts in certain UI areas tidied up and made neater.
- Auto pressure sensitivity for stylus.
- New foliage lighting.
- Planar handles added to movement gizmo.

Love and kisses,

The Worlds Adrift Team

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