One of the most requested features we keep getting messages about is about having multiple aquariums. Since we are making lots of progress with that feature we thought we would share a sneak peek and talk about it a bit.
Keep in mind of course that the gif is taken from our test scene so it looks a bit rough and is missing all the polish.
This feature is exciting to us because it allows for players to do more interesting things. For instance when the breeding feature is implemented players will be able to make an aquarium which functions as a sort of nursery. A safe place for baby fish to grow and not worry about being eaten by some of the larger fish.
Players could also make a sort of "wellness" aquarium which is populated by lots of plants that produce healing hormones into the water which allow any fish in that aquarium to be cured of sickness, stress or damage.
Breeding aquariums would also useful. Each fish species requires specific circumstances for it to breed. For instance it must be happy with it's habitat, have low stress, have good health etc. Players will be able to make special aquariums that make breeding more successful.
These examples are not hard-coded into the game. Players wont hit a button that says "make hospital aquarium". Players will need to use their knowledge of in-game fish and plants so they can make an aquarium that has the effect they want.
Since this is only a sneak peak at this feature we will stop here otherwise this will become way too long.
Stay tuned for more updates.
The Fishery Team