Hello, travelers! 🧭👣⛰️
In this fifth DevLog, I would like to show you how intensively we are developing the game, preparing it for the demo release. We have made hundreds of improvements and added several key systems that will make the demo polished, engaging, and offer much more freedom!
A New Adventure: Help on the Road 🛣️🎖️
Your journey isn't just about taking care of yourself and your car! We've introduced an event on the road that's a great opportunity for some quick mechanics training.
🔸 Tutorial in action: You will encounter a woman who needs help changing a wheel! This event, enhanced with cutscenes and dialogue, serves as an organic introduction to the mechanics of using a jack and changing wheels. It's a way to learn the basics in road conditions before your camper van breaks down for real.
🔸 Living world: To add immersion, I've improved the traffic AI system. Vehicles move more realistically, can detect obstacles and slow down, adding life to the roads.
Real challenges and equipment 🏆💪🧠
Preparation is key to your journey. We have introduced two key systems that completely change the way you manage yourself and your environment.
🔸Backpack and Inventory: No more carrying just one item! I've created a backpack and inventory system that allows you to carry several items at once. I've also added a special instructional video in the tutorials that explains how to use it.
● Honesty pays off: I've also improved the theft system. If you accidentally put something in your backpack and then take it out and pay at the checkout, you won't suffer any consequences!
🔸 Dynamic weather: We have introduced a weather system! In the demo, you will experience a short rain shower with realistic camera effects, puddles, and sound—it doesn't rain indoors, which is crucial for immersion.
Details, details, and more details 🔍👀
This stage involves hundreds of improvements that make the game more beautiful and stable:
🔸 Photography: I created a photo mode system that allows you to change the depth of field (DOF) and take beautiful shots of your travels.
🔸 Police officer at the station: We have added a police officer 👮 at the gas station who you can talk to. He will politely but firmly inform you that theft is not welcome!
🔸 Maximum interaction: I have improved the action blocking system – for example, you cannot pee, drink, or eat while talking. Realistic lighting in the camper has also been taken care of, and damaged lamps simply do not shine.
🔸 House interior: I built the interior of the starting house and garage with a lighting system and interactive doors to give your adventure a solid foundation.
🔸 New mechanic: Our character can now swim in the lake! 🏊
Ready to go! 🚨🔥
The game has been tested, optimized (especially in terms of graphics), and finally translated into eight languages. The storyline is complete, and at the end of the demo, a special ending scene and acknowledgments await you. We have also reduced fuel consumption, hunger, and thirst so that you can enjoy driving in the demo for longer.
We're just waiting for the final touches! 🔜⏳
Thank you for your incredible support! I hope you can't wait to embark on this journey⚡