Winter Survival News

I hope you had a fantastic weekend, and if not I bring some awesome news to ya all. Just before I spoil anything (although you've probably already guessed from the title) I want to quickly remind you about our previous devlog which covers everything about in-game events, so if you somehow missed this one, feel free to check it out. Okay, it's time to move to the main topic of this announcement.

Since the initial stages of Winter Survival's development, we've put a huge emphasis on our community's feedback. As we're getting closer and closer to the release (February 28th, 2024) we feel like it's high time to let you guys be even closer to the whole development process. Thus, we're thrilled to announce that we're looking for a certain amount of playtesters to get their hands on Winter Survival before it releases into Early Access.

[h2]How do I sign up?🤔[/h2]

Well, it's quite simple – all you have to do is to click this link or the image below, and it'll take you to our website. Then, you just need to fill out the form and follow the instructions, and as soon as we're ready to start playtest session, we'll contact those chosen ones. I'm counting on you, folks!



[h2]Stay up-to-date📰[/h2]

And that's it for today! If you want to stay in the loop and be notified about the recent Winter Survival's announcements, consider adding the game to your wishlist.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1394960/Winter_Survival/

~Your humble marketing guy – Sewek

Welcome to another Winter Survival’s development update. In our recent announcement I’ve delved deeper into everything bear-related, so if you haven’t read it yet, you can freely do so by clicking this link.

So, what do I have for you today? In today’s devlog we’re gonna dive into more advanced game mechanics – some of those are connected strictly to survival, and some exist to show you the effects of your actions to stay alive, often at any cost. Grab your favorite drink, prepare some snacks, and let’s roll!

[h2]Sleeping outside 🛌[/h2]

Let’s start with the simplest yet most common mechanic – sleeping outside. In most survival games what you’d normally do is to build a basic shelter where you can sleep and save your progress. Then you’d venture deeper into the world in search of the perfect spot on the map where you’d start building your dream base a.k.a. recreating Minas Tirith or something else.

In Winter Survival it’s “just” a little bit different – technically you can sleep outside. However, it can lead to some unexpected consequences. First one being the drop of your body temperature assuming that you didn’t make a fire. Even if you did take care of that, there is another thing – unforeseen wolf encounters, as I like to call it. If you have a torch at hand or even a spear then you might be able to fend them off, but if not… Then let me tell ya – the future doesn’t seem so bright for you.



[h2]Cooking outside 🍖[/h2]

“I’m starving, so I’m just gonna make a campfire and cook some delicious meat that I stole from the unexpected nightly pack of wolves. It won’t take that much time, so soon my stomach is gonna be full, and I’ll be ready for another day” – thought one already dead survivalist.

In other words – I highly advise you to think twice before you’ll make the choice to cook outside as the smell will attract wild animals. If you’re lucky enough you’ll encounter a boar, but what if that’s gonna be a bear? Let me give you some advice – cooking outside is a last resort, and you’ll need to think twice before you make the decision.



[h2]Stench 🦨[/h2]

Just like in real life, doing certain actions will make your character sweat, which will lead to you building up quite a stench. But how is that supposed to be a problem? You might think. Well, the answer is simple – animal noses are far more sensitive than our human ones. Hunting will become a problem as the animals will smell you from a mile away.



As you can see, hunting takes time and proper preparation, so if you want to avoid being spotted before you even notice your prey, washing yourself before will do the trick.



[h2]Cargo 📦[/h2]

Surprise, surprise… It’s a special delivery time. From time to time, a plane will drop a cargo box in a random place on the map. The box will contain some high-value resources, so it’s definitely something worth venturing out for.



However, it won’t be that easy. Not only will the cargo drop in the evening, when there’s gonna be a bunch of wild animals lurking in the shadows, but also you’ll have a limited time to get the resources you want. To find the exact location of a cargo, you’re gonna need to use your walkie-talkie. Think of it as a hot & cold game – the closer you’ll get to the cargo location, the stronger the signal will be from the walkie-talkie.



[h2]Stay up-to-date 📰[/h2]

And this is how this devlog comes to an end. What do you think about some of the advanced mechanics that you will encounter in the game? Did you enjoy today’s devlog? Make sure to let us know in the comments below. However, please do keep in mind that it's still work-in-progress stuff, so some things that you've witnessed here might differ from the final product. Last but not the least, if you don’t want to miss the next devlog or any other news regarding Winter Survival, consider adding the game to your wishlist 🙇

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1394960/Winter_Survival/

~Your humble marketing guy – Sewek

Hey, survivors! ❄️

Today is gonna be probably one of the most exciting days for us since we’d like to show you a whole new gameplay teaser. Apart from that, I have some news regarding a new devlog, so I’d highly suggest that you read till the end of this announcement.

Honestly – I cannot wait to share more news with you in the upcoming months – we’re gonna have so much cool stuff to show you so stay tuned for that and for those of you who might have missed the news – Winter Survival is coming on February 28th, 2024 in Early Access.

[h2]Gameplay Teaser[/h2]

Alrighty, folks! Let's kick off our announcement with a brand-new teaser that presents you a fresh look at what Winter Survival currently is. Let's roll.

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[h2]Key features of the game: [/h2]

• Survive an Unforgiving Wilderness - Play as an inexperienced survivalist. Overcome the difficulties of baron isolation or perish. Explore the surrounding terrain and withstand its unrelenting challenges. Become smarter, faster, stronger. Kill to eat, learn to thrive, and master the madness that ensues.
  

• Fight Against Insanity - The most deviant enemy in a desolate land, is one’s mind. Treat wounds, satisfy needs, or become overwhelmed by fear and horrifying visions.
  

• Gather, Build, Survive, Repeat - Venture into the wilderness and uncover hidden secrets and treasures to increase chances of survival. Manage materials to create shelter, stay warm, and hopefully live to see another sunrise.
  

• Unearth the Past - Reveal the mysteries of the region, why a local town has been left in shambles, and what happened to the people that used to inhabit this dreary winter land.
  

• Hunt and Harvest - Set traps to catch prey, fend off wolves with torches, wield spears, and repel the restless wildlife.
  

• Endure in Three Game Modes
  - Story Mode - Uncover the secrets of an abandoned town and its people while avoiding a ravenous bear
  - Coldwave - Brave the elements of an ever-changing winter
  - Endless Mode - Test your skills. Take advantage of your surroundings. Overcome.
  

[h2]New devlog coming in November[/h2]

For those of you who eagerly wait for the new devlog I have some good news – I’ve already started to prepare some materials for it and a fresh devlog should be live at the end of November. As for now, I do not have the precise date yet but will share it with you if anything new comes out.

[h2]Stay up-to-date[/h2]

And that’s it for today, fellow survivors. What do you think about the teaser? Did you enjoy it? Make sure to leave your answers in the comments below. And last but not the least, if you want to stay up-to-date with any news, consider adding the game to your wishlist.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1394960/Winter_Survival/

~Your humble marketing guy – Sewek

Hey, survivors!

Welcome to another development update for Winter Survival. As you might already know, Winter Survival is set to launch on February 28th, 2024. For more details, check out our recent announcement here.

In today’s devlog I’m gonna delve into the matter of the dreaded nemesis that will make surviving in the harsh environment even harder – The Bear. I’m gonna cover everything from the initial concept and ideas to its current state and role in the game. Make sure to grab your favorite drink and join me on this journey. Not gonna lie – I’ve gotta hurry up, cause I can already feel his presence around 😱



[h2]How did it all begin?[/h2]

Since the start of this project, we already knew that we wanted to make a game that will be different from other survival games. On the one hand, we still wanted to keep the core elements of the survival genre. On the other hand, we wanted to give you a challenging experience that will constantly put your survival skills to the test.



This is where the bear comes into play, as you will be able to feel his presence most of the time in the wilderness. Additionally, he is an apex predator and even a well crafted spear won’t be enough to deal with him. More on that later on.

[h2]How the bear’s changed over the time[/h2]

If you’ve paid close attention on our social media channels, you might have realized one specific video focusing on our furry friend (note: he is not friendly at all). As I understand that you might still be busy playing all those wonderful games that have been released recently, I thought that it would be nice to share this video once again, but this time here with ya, folks! Not gonna lie – our bear has definitely been through some rough times. What do you think about one who will be hunting not only your body, but mind as well? Make sure to leave your answers in the comments.

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[h2]How does the bear actually work?[/h2]

In this section I’d like to delve into all of the details regarding the bear’s behavior. I will divide it into separate categories as the bear behavior changes depending on which game mode you chose to play. Let’s start with the Story Mode, so sit down folks, and let me tell you a tale.

[h3]Story Mode[/h3]

In the Story Mode the bear will play a significant role as it’ll be constantly following your and your friends’ trail. Your success highly depends on whether you will be able to avoid/sneak past his presence or not.



[h3]Endless Mode[/h3]

In the Endless Mode his role drastically changes. While you’ll be exploring the area for additional supplies and materials, you’ll be able to spot his trail over a certain period of time. After that, you’ll be given a little bit of time to prepare some sort of decoy to get rid of the bear for a while. However, if you happen to fail fulfilling that task, the bear will spawn within a random place in the area that you’re currently settled in and will start patrolling the region.

Now, you’re probably wondering – How do I get rid of the bear then? Well, the answer is simple yet quite challenging – if you want the bear to stop being a pain in the butt, you’ll need to venture to a different region until our furry comrade decides to leave you in peace. You can still prepare a meat pile for him, but you’ll need to figure out how to approach him without being spotted.

[h2]Broken shelters[/h2]

What do you think about going on a trip down the memory lane? As you might remember from one of our devlogs, your shelter will be vulnerable not only to the dynamically changing weather but also to wild animals attacks.



In other words – if you thought that venturing into the wilderness and leaving your shelter unprotected was a good idea, then my friend, you were wrong! Just check out these shelters – next time you leave your door open it’ll be even worse.



[h2]Stay up-to-date[/h2]

Phew…I’ve found myself a nice, cozy spot to hide from the bear for a while, so before he finds me I’d like to bid you farewell. No, but seriously – thank you guys for sticking with me till the end of this development update. Don’t hesitate to leave your feedback in the comments as this is the most valuable information for us. Don’t forget to follow us on social media channels, and if you want to stay up-to-date with any news, consider adding the game to your wishlist. See you on another devlog (at least I hope, ‘cuz this bear won’t give up so easily).

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1394960/Winter_Survival/

~Your humble marketing guy – Sewek