Combat Arena Alpha
We put a new patch out this week to fix some pesky bugs! We’re currently testing out the fixes for the next patch, which should take care of some more issues we were aware of when releasing the last one. (It should also have some new fun additions as well!)
We’re working to improve our methods for deleting servers that are no longer being used after a match is over. This should help players connect more quickly and reliably.
The practice arena is progressing nicely! We’re currently working on making the physical space for it (which will be markedly simpler than our other arenas), and refining the behavior trees for the AI that will be a part of it.
Single Player
We’ve been hard at work developing multiple important functions, including the save system, mission completion and failure, and the Kinfolk death system (sad but oh so necessary). Saving in particular is a complicated function that has taken a lot of time to put together the right way.
We've recently made 3 new kinfolk playable in the game's single player, with 2 more expected to be playable in the coming weeks! Some of these are Kinfolk you’ve seen before, but others are still unrevealed. We’ve been very excited to watch these new characters come to life!
The UI is seeing more development! We’ve added waypoint capabilities to the map, built the shop UI to a playable state, and implemented the game’s in-world currency system.
Don Pablo recently gave some familiar faces a fresh coat of paint, and they look fantastic! Feast your eyes:
The QA team has gotten their hands on the single player portion of the game, and there’s already plenty of work for them to do there! It’s been exciting getting to explore and build out this new part of the game.
Community
Item Art Challenge - Begins May 8 at 12pm EST on Discord
At last, we’re putting on another art challenge! This time, the subject will be in-game items! The contest will run from May 8 to May 29, and we’ll announce the winner on June 5. The 1st place winner will be featured in the game!
The Prompt: This time, we wanted to base our prompt around what not to do instead of what to do! That way everyone has lots of room to get creative. With that in mind, we’re looking for an item that does not alter a Kinfolk’s stats or directly deal damage. Everything else is fair game, so have at it! Each submission should have a written description as well as a visual depiction (don’t worry, we won’t be judging based on artistic skill!).
Mod Stream - Saturday May 8 at 3pm EST on Twitch
Our Discord mods will be playing Human: Fall Flat tomorrow on Twitch! We’re very excited for it and hope you can make it!
Chill with the Devs 8 - Saturday May 15 at 3pm EST on Twitch
Prepare to Watch Rob Die Edition. Rob is starting anew in Dark Souls and will be making decisions about what to fight and how to build his character, based on the live chat! Hope you guys don't start him off with anything too bad… ;) He’s super excited for it- hopefully you are too! See you there!
Thanks for stopping by! We’ll catch you next time on May 21!
