Hey everyone!
We've been hard at work behind the scenes, and it's time to share some juicy updates on The Artifactory! Things are really starting to take shape, and we’re beyond excited to show you what’s new.
Here’s what we’ve been up to:
Tutorial System
We’ve added a proper tutorial to help you get started! There are 3 tutorial levels now to ease you into the madness.
New Levels
- 3 tutorial maps
- 5 additional playable levels
The upcoming demo will feature 5 hand-picked levels to try!
Save System
You asked, we listened. Progress now saves!
Menus, Glorious Menus
We’ve reworked and added tons of UI screens:
- Main Menu
- Level Selector
- Brand-new “Cookbook” screen
- Lobby & End Game screens
- Craftsmans Chronicles
- Tutorial UI
- And a refreshed in-game UI
Gameplay Improvements
- We tweaked the core loop to feel smoother and snappier.
- New Generator mechanic: if the generator runs out, conveyors stop—so keep that baby fueled!
- Reworked how interactions work so it’s way clearer what’s going to happen when you press a button.
Performance Boosts
- Optimized a bunch of systems so your gameplay stays buttery smooth.
- Fixed a ton of bugs and cleaned up early code that just wasn’t cutting it anymore.
New Content
- 4 new craftable items (made from existing materials)
- 1 new workstation type: the Runestone Bench
- 2 new playable characters + brand-new animations
- Loads of fresh environment assets (models, textures, shaders, you name it)
- New music and sounds to bring your factory to life
Demo Incoming!
We’ll be releasing a limited-time demo soon (not the Next Fest version yet, but a taste of what’s coming). Stay tuned!
New Gameplay Video Alert!
We’ve recorded a brand new multiplayer session with 3 players on a never-before-seen level—one that didn’t make it into the trailer. Check it out below 👇
👉 So, what do you think of the new Generator feature? Or have a favorite factory theme you'd love to see in the game? Drop your thoughts in the comments—we love reading them!
Thanks for sticking with us!
– The Berries Studios team 🍓