Hey everyone! It’s time for another short but sweet devlog – not quite monthly (as I previously hoped), but hopefully a nice little overview of what we’ve been up to and what's to come. 😊
Quick note: If you want a chance to test Rootbound soon, you’ll definitely want to keep reading! 😉
What's in this devlog:
A brand-new gameplay trailer!
Packy comes to life!
Wishlist numbers
Meet us at Gamescom!
Want to test the game?
Most of you have probably already seen it – we recently released a brand-new gameplay trailer! It was first shown exclusively as part of the German Indie Showcase hosted by Gronkh and PhunkRoyal, and shortly after, we published it on YouTube.
And what can we say – we’re absolutely thrilled by the response and the sheer number of views it’s received. As of now, the trailer has been watched over 50,000 times – absolutely amazing! We’re beyond excited and grateful for everyone who discovered our game through the trailer.
If you haven’t seen it yet, go check it out and don’t forget to leave a like! 😊
Packy is coming to life!
When we first announced Rootbound, we shared that your backpack would be a living companion. Back in March, though, there wasn’t much of that actually in the game yet. But now, things are finally starting to take shape!
Our Packy – the working name for our adorable backpack buddy – already has some traits that make her feel much more alive. Some are helpful for players – like catching and storing items thrown at her. Others might cause a bit of trouble – for example, when Packy flat-out refuses to hold certain items.
Rumor has it, she might even get grumpy if you keep feeding her nasty stuff...
We’re still in the early stages with Packy and have lots of ideas on how to give her more personality. Got your own ideas? Join our Discord and share them with us – who knows, maybe your suggestion will make it into the game! 😉
Wishlists
For those who love numbers – here’s a little update on our wishlist stats. Our new trailer brought a big boost in recent days, and we’re now sitting at 16,500 wishlists!
We’re super proud of how far we’ve come and incredibly thankful for all your support! 😊
Meet us at Gamescom!
Want to meet us in person? You’ll have your chance this August! We’ll be at Gamescom and would love to say hi!
We’ll share more details about where and when to find us closer to the end of July. There might even be a chance to catch a sneak peek at Rootbound there! 👀
Looking for Testers!
As hinted in our last devlog, we’re in the final stages of preparing a demo, and we want to give a few of you the chance to test it early and share your feedback!
Interested in testing Rootbound? Join our Discord, and we’ll post all the details there as soon as we’re ready. It won’t be much longer now!
Wrapping up
And finally, the obligatory call to action! Got questions or requests? Want to know more about us or specific parts of the Rootbound development? Don’t be shy – reach out! You can contact us in all sorts of ways:
🌍 Website:
https://www.brainlag-games.com/
🎮 Discord: Rootbound
🐦 Twitter: brainlaggames
🧵 Threads: @brainlaggames
📸 Instagram: brainlaggames
🎵 TikTok: brainlaggames
Thank you all – and see you next time!
Markus