Greetings, Privateers!
It’s been awhile! Fear not though, for today we bring you a look at what we’ve been working on recently with the game. This stage of development, as we work up to launch, is focused on polishing the game, fixing issues, and fleshing out the experience overall.
For us, it isn’t enough to focus only on planet type, or the faction that controls each world. We want to create an experience that always surprises you, and doesn’t feel bland or boring. The enemies that inhabit each world are one aspect of that, but another is variety in the layouts themselves. Even within each faction’s bunkers, we want to ensure that there is plenty to see, and that it feels vibrant and alive.
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For today’s example, we’ll look at our friends, the cyborgs. Cyborgs are one of the more dominant forces in the game’s universe, and are encountered pretty commonly during the game. To really bring these guys to life, we have been further increasing the number of layouts for their strongholds, and bringing their personality to the forefront.
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Cyborg bunkers are alight with technology, and a broad array of animations and props. In a single bunker, you’ll see them up to all kinds of things, even producing new cyborgs in the background.
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We feel these backdrops not only make the experience interesting, but also help tell their own story. Players are given a glimpse into what the cyborgs are all about, and what their world looks like.
On the community side, I am very proud to formally introduce Jason “Spartix” Rideout, my Assistant Community Manager. He’s been on board with us for awhile now, and is already making a big difference to the team. You’ll find Jason on Discord every day, and will definitely be seeing him around the community as a whole. Be sure to give him a warm welcome!
While the wait for the game may feel long, we’re very excited to finish the game and roll it out to you all. We’ve set the bar very high for Privateers, and look forward to bringing you an experience you can enjoy for a long time to come. Thanks for reading, and we’ll see you next time for QD News!