Launch Retrospective - Dev Log 63
Hey everyone - welcome to dev log 63!
Last week, we launched PowerWash Simulator. No biggie, right? Just kidding, it was massive for us. If you do want to get the clean down on all of the details on 1.0, you can read them here: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1290000/view/6173889246015647272
This week, we want to say a huge thank you to everyone in the community for making our launch incredible!
The dev team here at FuturLab couldn't be happier with the response at launch and are still honestly stunned by how far we have gotten! From taking over Steam itself on launch day (yes, this happened) to so many of you playing at once over 9000 (actually over 10,000) here on Steam!
Thanks to everyone for your support along the way! We hope we have met your expectations in our Early Access because you all have blown us away with the amount of constructive feedback, suggestions, and comments you've given us. We want to think the game is better for it; what do you all think? Does anyone remember the first patch?
This past week we've been eagerly watching and digesting comments on the career mode story's conclusion! Which is another thing we're happy (and relieved about) in response to the last level, credits, and after-credits scene! (NO SPOILERS, FOLKS!) To quote one of our Directors, James:
If you look in the Steam art section, there's a fantastic art piece by Kafkaesque if you have already gotten to the end!
We just ran a quick stream this week decompressing on launch, taking questions, and talking about the future here: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1539370352
On the topic of answering questions, we also ran an AMA on Reddit where several devs took time out of their busy schedules to answer questions directly if you missed it: https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/vy3v3k/were_futurlab_developers_of_powerwash_simulator/
This isn't the end of PowerWash Simulator, and we're already working on more content but aren't ready to share more yet! While the main career is over, this isn't the last story to be told in PWS!
If you took a look into Uncanny Franny's crystal ball, what level would you like to see in the future?
Steam Trading Cards are also coming. We wanted to have them in at launch but will let everyone know when they are live.
We are also collaborating with Oxford University on a study of video games and players' mental health. We have had a developer dedicated to this and are excited to reveal more very soon! Keep your eyes out on Steam.
We hope the launch has been as good for you as it has been for us and that you'll stick around for the next chapter for PWS!
Until next time!
Thank you to everyone for reading; see you next week. :)
Keep up with everything PowerWash Simulator by following our channels:
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/powerwashsimulator
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PowerWashSim
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/futurlab
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@powerwashsim?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerwashsim/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/powerwashsim
PWS Wiki: https://powerwash-simulator.fandom.com/wiki/PowerWash_Simulator_Wiki
Last week, we launched PowerWash Simulator. No biggie, right? Just kidding, it was massive for us. If you do want to get the clean down on all of the details on 1.0, you can read them here: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1290000/view/6173889246015647272
This week, we want to say a huge thank you to everyone in the community for making our launch incredible!
The dev team here at FuturLab couldn't be happier with the response at launch and are still honestly stunned by how far we have gotten! From taking over Steam itself on launch day (yes, this happened) to so many of you playing at once over 9000 (actually over 10,000) here on Steam!
Thanks to everyone for your support along the way! We hope we have met your expectations in our Early Access because you all have blown us away with the amount of constructive feedback, suggestions, and comments you've given us. We want to think the game is better for it; what do you all think? Does anyone remember the first patch?
This past week we've been eagerly watching and digesting comments on the career mode story's conclusion! Which is another thing we're happy (and relieved about) in response to the last level, credits, and after-credits scene! (NO SPOILERS, FOLKS!) To quote one of our Directors, James:
Originally posted by James[We are] delighted for all the right reasons that we can make our players cry.
If you look in the Steam art section, there's a fantastic art piece by Kafkaesque if you have already gotten to the end!
Other things that happened
We just ran a quick stream this week decompressing on launch, taking questions, and talking about the future here: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1539370352
On the topic of answering questions, we also ran an AMA on Reddit where several devs took time out of their busy schedules to answer questions directly if you missed it: https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/vy3v3k/were_futurlab_developers_of_powerwash_simulator/
The Future
This isn't the end of PowerWash Simulator, and we're already working on more content but aren't ready to share more yet! While the main career is over, this isn't the last story to be told in PWS!
If you took a look into Uncanny Franny's crystal ball, what level would you like to see in the future?
Steam Trading Cards are also coming. We wanted to have them in at launch but will let everyone know when they are live.
We are also collaborating with Oxford University on a study of video games and players' mental health. We have had a developer dedicated to this and are excited to reveal more very soon! Keep your eyes out on Steam.
That's All, Folks!
We hope the launch has been as good for you as it has been for us and that you'll stick around for the next chapter for PWS!
Until next time!
Thank you to everyone for reading; see you next week. :)
Keep up with everything PowerWash Simulator by following our channels:
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/powerwashsimulator
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PowerWashSim
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/futurlab
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@powerwashsim?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerwashsim/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/powerwashsim
PWS Wiki: https://powerwash-simulator.fandom.com/wiki/PowerWash_Simulator_Wiki