Development Update #6
[h2]Switching stations[/h2]
By far, the most exciting new feature we've added to the game in recent history are the "switching stations". They are a new building type that allows players to turn the flow of power on or off. You can choose to do so manually, on a timer at specific times of the day or based on the results of monitoring some other power building. In this way, you can use them to bring some backup generators online when the lithium battery farm is running out of juice or to connect an autonomous portion of your grid into the main grid when demand spikes. So many possibilities!
[h2]Full gamepad support[/h2]
We have finished the implementation of gamepad support, after reworking the whole "input layer" from the ground up. All UI elements have been redesigned and tested both using keyboard+mouse and different types of gamepads to ensure that players can get a good experience. This will also allow us to port the game to consoles more easily in the future if we decide to go down that road!
[h2]New ambient light system[/h2]
A brand new ambient light system has been implemented. This massive visual improvement simulates the color of ambient lighting coming from up in the sky and from the horizon independently based on the position of the sun on the sky. The result is a much more realistic and immersive lighting simulation that provides gorgeous sunsets, deep nighttime and blueish shadows on bright sunny days!
In the middle of the night:
Moments before sunrise:
[h3]Click here to join our Discord channel[/h3]
Don't forget to wishlist and follow the game here:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1413370/Power_to_the_People/
By far, the most exciting new feature we've added to the game in recent history are the "switching stations". They are a new building type that allows players to turn the flow of power on or off. You can choose to do so manually, on a timer at specific times of the day or based on the results of monitoring some other power building. In this way, you can use them to bring some backup generators online when the lithium battery farm is running out of juice or to connect an autonomous portion of your grid into the main grid when demand spikes. So many possibilities!
[h2]Full gamepad support[/h2]
We have finished the implementation of gamepad support, after reworking the whole "input layer" from the ground up. All UI elements have been redesigned and tested both using keyboard+mouse and different types of gamepads to ensure that players can get a good experience. This will also allow us to port the game to consoles more easily in the future if we decide to go down that road!
[h2]New ambient light system[/h2]
A brand new ambient light system has been implemented. This massive visual improvement simulates the color of ambient lighting coming from up in the sky and from the horizon independently based on the position of the sun on the sky. The result is a much more realistic and immersive lighting simulation that provides gorgeous sunsets, deep nighttime and blueish shadows on bright sunny days!
In the middle of the night:
Moments before sunrise:
[h3]Click here to join our Discord channel[/h3]
Don't forget to wishlist and follow the game here:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1413370/Power_to_the_People/