Aztecs: The Last Sun News

[h2]O mighty Tlatoani!
[/h2]

We haste with wonderful news to share. Aztecs: The Last Sun made it into the top 50 most-played demos during the last Steam Next Fest! Having access to some data, we were certain that we did well, but we got the news yesterday and got amazed.

The big reason why it exceeded our expectations was because Aztecs: The Last Sun is a brand-new IP. While we have experienced devs and artists in our team, a city-building game is the first for Play2Chill. We’re proud of this achievement, but still, it’s only a pleasant surprise - nothing more, nothing less. There’s still a long way to go in terms of development, playtesting and all that other jazz that’s sorta boring but needs to be done if we’re to deliver an outstanding game. Still, we're on a good track if so many people enjoyed the demo.

We wouldn’t be writing this post and cheering if it wasn’t for you, our dear players. All the time you’ve spent playing the small sliver of the game was amazing to witness. And it was of great value to us, as we’ve received tons of valuable feedback that will influence the development process and the game itself, starting from the gameplay, through the interface, and ending at historical accuracies.

A further comment regarding the outcome of Steam Next Fest will be published in an upcoming devlog. So, keep your eyes peeled, as it’s coming soon!

Yours,
Aztecs: The Last Sun’s Dev Team



________________
Make sure to join our social media and Discord server if you want to be up to date about Aztecs: The Last Sun and our other games.

• Discord
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Twitter
• TikTok

We’re always up for a talk and we appreciate each and every one of you!

NextFest is already at the halfway point and we have the demo update for you!
We read your messages with curiosity so check out below what changes and improvements we've made!

• Fixed various build issues to ensure smoother gameplay.
  
• Added loading screen tips to provide helpful information during the game's loading process.
  
• Adjusted Agents' Level of Detail (LOD) to enhance visual quality.
  
• Balanced cacao resources for a more consistent gameplay experience.
  
• Implemented fixes for issues related to the Templo structure.
  
• Updated the TechTree image to a smaller size for improved readability.
  
• Enabled terrain operations while dragging to enhance player control.
  
• Improved the placement of fading popups for better visibility.
  
• Made adjustments to the Blood Zone to enhance gameplay balance.
  
• Implemented better hiding of tooltips for improved user interface (UI) experience.
  
• Provided tooltip fixes for the chinampa fields.
  
• Disabled UI mipmaps for optimized performance and resolution issues.
  
• Resolved hunger-related issues for a smoother gameplay experience.
  
• Fixed issues with the slideshow feature for better functionality.
  
• Resolved null reference errors that occurred after building resource destruction.
  
• Increased the size of the Templo zone for improved usability.
  
• Adjusted line spacing in quest hint descriptions to enhance readability
  
• Fixed hover and update button functionality for DepatureWard.
  
• Resolved an issue where buildings appeared squished when first opening the buildings tab.
  
• Fixed blood beacon buttons to activate on hold and set button interaction to toggle.
  
• Addressed an exploit related to canceling roads.
  
• Fixed issues with building placement outside the blood zone and beyond the Templo range.
  

We know you've already spent quite a bit of time in the demo, but maybe some of you will give it another chance and dive back into the Aztec world.

________________
Make sure to join our social media and Discord server if you want to be up to date about Aztecs: The Last Sun and our other games.

• Discord
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Twitter
• TikTok

We’re always up for a talk and we appreciate each and every one of you!

[h3]Tlatoani, Overlords![/h3]

First of all, thank you for your messages. Your feedback and suggestions are extremely valuable to us. Thanks to you, we will be able to deliver a better game, one that you and Aztec culture deserve!

Stop by today for live broadcast. Our team will be in the chat room, so feel free to discuss too.

For those who haven't had a chance to play our demo yet, we strongly encourage you to do so!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1409840/Aztecs_The_Last_Sun/


________________
Make sure to join our social media and Discord server if you want to be up to date about Aztecs: The Last Sun and our other games.

• Discord
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Twitter
• TikTok

We’re always up for a talk and we appreciate each and every one of you!

[h3]Tlatoani, Overlords![/h3]



The demo of Aztecs: The Last Sun releases today during Steam Next Fest. This means that you’ll have an opportunity to:

• build, manage and expand your capital,
  
• worship, make sacrifices and survive in this harsh yet beautiful world.
  

Our team will be present both in the chat and on our Discord server [link]. Feel free to ask us questions, and share your feedback and ideas regarding the game. Your involvement will help us with creating the best Aztec city-builder there is!

The demo releases at 10 AM PST/7 PM CEST, so make sure to download it and wishlist the full version.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1409840/Aztecs_The_Last_Sun/


________________
Make sure to join our social media and Discord server if you want to be up to date about Aztecs: The Last Sun and our other games.

• Discord
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Twitter
• TikTok

We’re always up for a talk and we appreciate each and every one of you!

[h3]Brace yourselves because the demo is coming![/h3]

It's been a while since we showed the first materials about our game. We are all the more happy to bring you closer to Aztecs The Last Sun by putting into your hands.... well the demo. How cool is that?

There's no point in writing too much about it, on Monday you'll already have a chance to see for yourself what it's like to dive into the Aztec world.

We take this opportunity to invite you to a live broadcast this Monday at 10 pm CEST. Our team will also be present in the chat room, answering your questions, and suggestions and generally just chatting. So be there!!!
Have a great weekend!

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

________________
We would like to take this opportunity to invite you to our discord channel. As the demo is approaching, in fact, it's just around the corner, we will launch a separate discord channel dedicated to our game any moment now. This will be a great platform to talk and exchange opinions and ideas. For the moment, however, drop by the channel of our studio, and we will arrange the Aztec server in the meantime. Give us a high five!