Greetings, Martian Farmers! 🌱🚀
Summer is finally here—vacation season even reached our indie studio! Half of our team is already relaxing by the sea, enjoying some well-deserved rest, while the other half has retreated to their cozy dachas to level up their gardening skills (gotta keep that farming authentic, right?). Even developers need to learn how to grow potatoes and carrots to inspire our Martian agriculture!
Yet, despite the slower summer pace, we remain incredibly excited about the upcoming second round of AGRONOM Playtests. Your fantastic feedback has already helped us a lot, and we can't wait to show you how your suggestions have transformed the game.
Visuals
Cargo Station: Now Even More Important!
We've finished the detailed 3D model of our Cargo Station, and it's already looking fantastic! Texture creation is ahead, as well as visual effects: dust, bolts and nuts and such. In AGRONOM, the Cargo Station isn't just decorative—it’s your first step towards building a thriving Martian base. You'll start by disassembling some of its damaged components, repurposing them to power your earliest buildings. How cool is that?
Greenhouse Interior: Soviet Cozy Vibes
Interiors are finally coming to AGRONOM! Here's a glimpse into our Greenhouse’s current state. Inspired not just by Eastern European brutalism and monumentalism, but also by the warmth and comfort of Soviet-era homes, we're creating an authentic, cozy atmosphere that truly feels like home—even on Mars.
Universal Compartment: Comfort Without Plants
We're also detailing the Universal Compartment interiors, striving to bring the same cozy feel, just without the plants. Expect atmospheric lighting, thoughtful details, and a special vibe that blends nostalgia and futuristic function perfectly.
Technical Gateway: A Link to AgroNova’s Secrets
Last Devlog, we revealed concept art for the Technical Gateway. Now you can see it starting to come alive in 3D. This structure is crucial—it connects you directly to the deeper narrative, allowing you to uncover what AgroNova Corporation has been hiding. Intriguing, isn't it?
Space Elevator Wreckage: History in the Landscape
Remember the concept art for the Space Elevator wreckage? We’ve begun integrating it into the game’s environment. These pieces will not only enhance the visuals and atmosphere but also guide you around the map and reveal fascinating history about your Martian plot.
Gameplay & Programming
Smarter Robot Automation
We've made significant improvements to robot automation based on your feedback from the first playtests:
New Gardener Robot: Calm, nature-loving, and very green, this bot carefully plants, waters, and harvests crops, making your farm efficient and vibrant.
Improved Robot Assistant Priorities: Robots now find tasks more logically, no longer running across the map or standing idle.
Detailed Statistics Screen: Quickly track your robots' locations, tasks, and battery statuses. Already, it's helped us identify and fix robot charging imbalances. Expect shorter charge times and better battery efficiency soon!
Automation is becoming smoother and smarter—and you'll have even more ways to optimize it further!
Fresh New UI for Building Mode
Our user interface is getting a complete overhaul, starting with the Building Mode. It’s cleaner, clearer, and friendlier—check out our progress below. Let us know how it feels to you!
What’s Next? 😏
Here's a quick look at our upcoming tasks for next month:
Continuing our comprehensive UI/UX redesign.
Finalizing the second round of Playtests with completed Statistics and Map screens.
Finishing detailed textures for the Cargo Station, Greenhouse, and Universal Compartment interiors.
Developing new interfaces for the Shop and Quest systems.
Your ideas, suggestions, and encouragement are the very fuel that drives our development. Your comments, likes, wishlists, and discussions motivate us daily—we’re truly grateful for each and every one of you. So please, keep sharing your thoughts and suggestions. We promise: every single voice is heard and appreciated!
What features or updates excite you the most? Let us know in the comments below—we’re always listening!
Join our Discord Server to chat directly with the AGRONOM Team and fellow players. And don't forget to wishlist AGRONOM—your support means everything to us:
View game pageWith love and gratitude,
The AGRONOM Team 🧡