And I am back again with your latest update on our development progress! Before getting into what’s new with the game, I’ve got a special announcement for you. 😉😉
🥁🥁🥁Drum roll, please…
Open Beta is Around the Corner! 😍
From September 13th – 15th, we will be holding a limited open beta playtest to allow you try out the latest version of the game.
Our goal for this playtest is to get your input on the current gameplay and improve the game with those insights ahead of the demo in October.
However, slots for the beta are limited, and keys are going to be sent out on a first-come, first-serve basis.
So, If you’re itching to take the game for a spin and haven’t yet requested an access key in the last few weeks, secure your spot now by filling out this form http://eepurl.com/hL3Qvv
Now, on to game development stuff.
New Game Setup Screen
For context, here’s how the game setup screen looked before:
We’ve redesigned the screen to feature a more spacious layout and a broader color palette. Key elements such as weather conditions, starting funds, GDP, and interest rates are now prominently displayed, clearly indicating their influence on the game’s difficulty.
Additionally, the new difficulty gauge resolves a previous usability issue where players attempted to adjust the difficulty setting by interacting directly with it.
Preventing Unintended Consequences
Due to the interrelated nature of various components in the game, certain actions, such as altering recipes after placing an inventory order or initiating a new research queue, can lead to unintended consequences.
To address this, we have implemented informative pop-ups throughout the game.
These pop-ups clarify the potential outcomes of an attempted action and ask for confirmation before proceeding.
This feature ensures that you are fully aware of the potential impact of some of your decisions, helping to prevent any unintentional disruptions to your strategy.
Other Improvements & Fixes
For a list of other improvements and fixes, check out our short weekly update on Steam.
And that’s a wrap for today!
Your feedback is crucial; we’d love to hear your thoughts about these improvements.
Cheers 🥂
Don’t forget to Wishlist the game if you haven’t: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1429080/
Live Long and Prosper 👋,
Kunal & team
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