It has been about 3 months since entering Early Access. This was originally my intended time frame for this period. Great progress has been made, but Shattered Throne is still not quite ready for full release.
Below is the list of planned updates that I originally published at the start, updated to reflect progress to this point. Most of the major features have been completed, with the majority of what remains being content in the form of new/updated maps for all game modes.
Along with the normal balance tweaks and bug fixes, the next several weeks will be heavily focused on map design. Beginning with a pass over the existing campaign maps. Completing the in game map editor has provided me with a much better tool and options for designing interesting maps, and I plan to take full advantage of this.
My current outlook and goal is to have the full release take place before the end of November. Thank you everyone for the support, interest and great feedback, and keep it coming!!
EARLY ACCESS PERIOD
- [DONE] Custom Map Editor
- [DONE] Steamworks support for custom maps
- [DONE] Ensure camera moves to show teleport action destination
- [DONE] Update scoring algorithm
- [DONE] Show grid overlay option
- [DONE] Full rework of online game display
- [DONE] Multiple online game options with leaderboards
- Display new Steam names when changed by user in online matches
- Send Steam notification when online game turn is available
- Add music to Skirmish setup display
- Allow saving and loading of Skirmish games
- [DONE] Additional Tile Flavors (plains with flowers)
- [DONE] Additional Terrain types (Swamps, Deserts, Chasms, Shoreline)
- Additional Skirmish maps
- Puzzle Maps
- Challenge Maps
- Hard Mode Campaign
- Steam Achievements
In Game Unlocks tied to Achievements- Steam Trading Cards
- Ambient effects (drifting cloud shadows)
POSSIBLE EARLY ACCESS ITEMS (may be pushed to post release)
- [DONE] Switch Camps to Banners with improved graphics
- Show attack outcome on hover over target
- Show undamaged unit HP (as optional setting)
- Reset Campaign progress option
- Add music and turn change indication to replays
- [DONE] Added graphical effects on campaign map (glow on banner hover)
- [SEMI-DONE] Adjust or remove zoom effect on campaign map
- Gamepad Support
POST RELEASE UPDATES (potential updates, contingent on sales/interest)
- Upload/download replays
- Additional factions and leaders
- Seasonal online game leagues
- Boss battles
- Private online game leagues
- Player created custom campaigns
Bug and balance changes will be scattered throughout as identified.