Hello all,
We've just launched a massive Road to Guangdong update which overhauls and improves the game's current content, ahead of new content next week.
This update makes the game feel much more open and seamless and less like a series of menus, with you now having to drive into gas stations/garages. The inventory management system has been overhauled, and elements of the story have been re-written too.
We invite you to give Road to Guangdong a go with this new update installed, as this marks a major revamp of the game's existing content. We'd love to hear your thoughts on the Steam forums and via Steam reviews!
Remember that we are holding a Steam free weekend event from 6 - 8 December, and that the Chapter 2 update, continuing Sunny and Guu Ma's heartfelt road trip, will launch next week.
Update Details
Roadside Garages
All garages now appear at the side of the road. You can now pull into and park at any garage you want. When finished, pull out of the garage and onto the road. This makes the game feel much more open and seamless
You will also need to concentrate to ensure that you don’t drive past a garage and miss the opportunity to refill and restock.
You now also have to pull over by the side of the road in the indicated locations to reach story segments.
Removal of the Progress Bar
Now garages are at the side of the road, we wanted to add a sense of drama and tension. To do this we have removed the progress bar from the top of the screen. You will now no longer know when the next garage is coming and so you'll need to manage your resources carefully.
Updated Inventory
We have created a single unified inventory that holds oil and fuel cans as well as parts. We have also reduced the inventory to just 12 slots. This brings resource management to the forefront of the game. You will need to carefully manage what parts to keep and discard to make best use of the space available.
Updated Repair System
The repair system has been augmented to show a clearer link between the inventory and your actions, making the repair gameplay easier to navigate.
Updated Tutorial
We have honed the tutorial into a simpler and shorter experience. You now spend less time driving backwards and forwards between the mechanic and the restaurant. We have also made the dialogue more direct to ensure that yous understand your goals and objectives.
All Locations Unlocked
The farm story, and Gu Maa’s friend story are now unlocked from the beginning of the game, so you have a choice about which location to visit first.
Updated Farm Story
We have re-written the farm story to reduce the volume of dialogue, and make your choices more impactful.
Removed Kung Fu Story (For Now)
We have removed the Kung Fu for now to ensure only the better quality stories are in the game for now. This will make a return once it has been re-written and improved.
Thanks,
The Road to Guangdong Team