Devlog week #20

Patch Notes – Devlog #20
I Thalassa – The New World

[]Gamepad & Input
[]Full virtual gamepad cursor system for menus and inventory []Improved camera input handling for gamepad-driven UI navigation []Cursor manager system refactor with debug mode fixes []Ship input system fully separated from character controls []Smoother and slower camera movement for improved comfort

[]Gameplay

[]New bodyguards acquisition system with notification support []Bodyguards formation UI with tactical positioning controls []Improved ship station requirement logic
• Cleaner item debris classification and naming conventions

[]Performance & Optimization

[]Power-ups visual and runtime performance overhaul []Static object optimization using frustum culling []Scene persistence code refactored for better readability and maintainability

[]Audio & VFX

[]Booster power-up fixed with spatial audio integration []New animal interaction sound effects []Enhanced rock formation VFX with LOD fade system
• Optimized sensor camera lighting

[]UI & Systems

[]Main menu playtester warning system added
• Sensor system improvements with enhanced detection feedback

As always, feedback is welcome. Thanks for playing and testing I Thalassa – The New World.