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Welcome: A Cozy Estuary Playtest is LIVE! πŸŽ‰

We're thrilled to announce that the playtest for Welcome: A Cozy Estuary is officially LIVE on Steam! πŸ¦€βœ¨

Welcome: A Cozy Estuary is a charming neighbourvania game inspired by the heartwarming Welcome Animated Series. Meet familiar faces, explore a beautiful estuary environment, build your dream home, and craft your way to cozy perfection. πŸ‘πŸ’–

Playtest Features:

  • ~1 hour of gameplay showcasing core mechanics: questing, farming, fishing, collecting, and exploring with controller and multi-language (English, French, Spanish) support!
  • A glimpse into the story and characters of the Estuary.
  • A chance to provide valuable feedback and shape the game's development.

Ready to dive in?

  • Head over to our Steam page
  • Click "Request Access" under "Join the Playtest"
  • Keep an eye out for an email notification!

Roadmap:

We're still in the early development phase. This playtest focuses on gameplay basics. Here's a peek at what's coming next:

  • Expanding the Estuary: More areas to explore, including the aquatic and treetop towns.
  • Deeper Story: Uncover the mysteries of the Estuary and connect with its quirky inhabitants.
  • New Activities: Crafting, Cooking, Mining, Logging, Bug Catching and more!
  • Community Features: Interact with other characters, trade items, and build relationships.
  • Decoration and Customization: Decorate your own Estuary! Place new objects or move any building around. Decorate inside your home or dress up your character.

Known Issues:

We're still polishing things up! Here are some known issues in this playtest:

  • Occasional frame rate drops: We're optimizing performance, especially in busy areas.
  • Minor text glitches: A few typos and formatting issues might sneak in.
  • Character animations: Facial expressions are still being refined (thanks for the feedback!).

Your Feedback is Essential!

We want to hear from every playtester! Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts in our survey:

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Your feedback is invaluable in making Welcome: A Cozy Estuary the coziest game ever! Let us know about your favorite moments, any bugs you encountered, and what you'd love to see in the future. 😊

Warmly,
The team at Titan1Studios
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