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Power to the People News
Development Update #15
Even though we haven't posted a development update in a couple of months, we can assure you that we have been very busy people! We have been working hard to get Power to the People ready for its launch in February. We are now feature-complete and mostly taking care of polishing the small details and tweaking the game's balance before it's ready for its launch! Without further ado, here are the latest news:
[h2]New levels[/h2]
We have added two new levels to the game, bringing the total up to 14. These are Maracaibo in Venezuela and Muharraq in Bahrain. They are both intended to be high difficulty and for experienced players only. Which reminds us... did you know that there is an "everlasting storm" just around Maracaibo, where lightning bolts strike roughly every two seconds for hours on end?
[h2]Weekly challenges[/h2]
We are happy to announce we have added a brand new way to play Power to the People. Every week there will be a new randomly generated challenge for you to try! Can you make it to the top of the weekly leaderboard? Or will you struggle to provide power to a hypothetical snowy version of Rio de Janeiro using only solar plants while disasters happen all the time?
[h2]Steam achievements[/h2]
20 Steam achievements are implemented and almost ready to go! The only thing we are missing at the moment are the icons for them, but they will come soon enough. Just as a sneak peek, these are the names of some of them: "A green world", "Leave me a loan" and "Going nuclear".
[h2]Power building charts[/h2]
Who doesn't like charts? Now you can see the detailed performance of each one of your power buildings for the past 24 hours. This brand new feature will help you diagnose problems and make your power grid even more efficient and reliable!
[h2]New high voltage towers[/h2]
This one was a long time coming. We completely redesigned the 3D model for the high voltage transmission lines and now they look better than ever. Just take a look:
[h2]New car 3D models[/h2]
This game isn't about keeping traffic running smoothly. But that doesn't mean that we can't have some pretty 3D cars driving around cities to make things visually more appealing. So we added a whole bunch of new 3D models, including some that are specific only to certain regions... Keep an eye out for those Tuk-Tuks in Cambodia, for example!
[h2]DualSense controller support[/h2]
Power to the People now officially supports the Sony DualSense controller, for those of you who enjoy playing with a gamepad instead of keyboard + mouse. You can now play the game with Xbox One, PS4 and PS5 controllers. Other controllers will also probably work but they haven't been tested.
[h2]Performance optimization[/h2]
In terms of performance optimization, we have been focusing on two areas in particular: sound effects and the power grid simulation. Doing a bit of work in the first area helped us solve a few issues we were experiencing with sound effects getting choppy or cutting off under some very specific circumstances. Now everything is running smoothly! We have also been working hard at making the power grid simulation algorithm run faster and use less memory. Now the game runs smoothly even if you have lots of big cities and dozens of power plants spread all over the map. Success!
[h2]Closing remarks[/h2]
We are now entering the final stretch of these two and a half years of development in which we have done everything in our power to create the best game we possibly can. With the release date quickly approaching and some final tasks to take care of, this might be the last development update until February 8th comes along and you are able to finally give Power to the People. For now, thank you for keeping us company during this journey. Happy holidays to you all!
[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/
✉️ 👉 Sign Up for closed tests here
[h2]New levels[/h2]
We have added two new levels to the game, bringing the total up to 14. These are Maracaibo in Venezuela and Muharraq in Bahrain. They are both intended to be high difficulty and for experienced players only. Which reminds us... did you know that there is an "everlasting storm" just around Maracaibo, where lightning bolts strike roughly every two seconds for hours on end?
[h2]Weekly challenges[/h2]
We are happy to announce we have added a brand new way to play Power to the People. Every week there will be a new randomly generated challenge for you to try! Can you make it to the top of the weekly leaderboard? Or will you struggle to provide power to a hypothetical snowy version of Rio de Janeiro using only solar plants while disasters happen all the time?
[h2]Steam achievements[/h2]
20 Steam achievements are implemented and almost ready to go! The only thing we are missing at the moment are the icons for them, but they will come soon enough. Just as a sneak peek, these are the names of some of them: "A green world", "Leave me a loan" and "Going nuclear".
[h2]Power building charts[/h2]
Who doesn't like charts? Now you can see the detailed performance of each one of your power buildings for the past 24 hours. This brand new feature will help you diagnose problems and make your power grid even more efficient and reliable!
[h2]New high voltage towers[/h2]
This one was a long time coming. We completely redesigned the 3D model for the high voltage transmission lines and now they look better than ever. Just take a look:
[h2]New car 3D models[/h2]
This game isn't about keeping traffic running smoothly. But that doesn't mean that we can't have some pretty 3D cars driving around cities to make things visually more appealing. So we added a whole bunch of new 3D models, including some that are specific only to certain regions... Keep an eye out for those Tuk-Tuks in Cambodia, for example!
[h2]DualSense controller support[/h2]
Power to the People now officially supports the Sony DualSense controller, for those of you who enjoy playing with a gamepad instead of keyboard + mouse. You can now play the game with Xbox One, PS4 and PS5 controllers. Other controllers will also probably work but they haven't been tested.
[h2]Performance optimization[/h2]
In terms of performance optimization, we have been focusing on two areas in particular: sound effects and the power grid simulation. Doing a bit of work in the first area helped us solve a few issues we were experiencing with sound effects getting choppy or cutting off under some very specific circumstances. Now everything is running smoothly! We have also been working hard at making the power grid simulation algorithm run faster and use less memory. Now the game runs smoothly even if you have lots of big cities and dozens of power plants spread all over the map. Success!
[h2]Closing remarks[/h2]
We are now entering the final stretch of these two and a half years of development in which we have done everything in our power to create the best game we possibly can. With the release date quickly approaching and some final tasks to take care of, this might be the last development update until February 8th comes along and you are able to finally give Power to the People. For now, thank you for keeping us company during this journey. Happy holidays to you all!
[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/
✉️ 👉 Sign Up for closed tests here
Playtest now closed!
Hello everyone!
The Power to the People playtest is now closed. Thank you to everyone who participated!
If you haven’t already, please take a moment to provide your feedback on the game: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TC5SBZW
Your responses to this survey will help to improve, shape, and refine Power to the People.
Thanks for playing!
Sincerely,
Hermes Interactive & Crytivo Crew
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1413370/Power_to_the_People/
The Power to the People playtest is now closed. Thank you to everyone who participated!
If you haven’t already, please take a moment to provide your feedback on the game: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TC5SBZW
Your responses to this survey will help to improve, shape, and refine Power to the People.
Thanks for playing!
Sincerely,
Hermes Interactive & Crytivo Crew
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1413370/Power_to_the_People/
Power to the People Limited Time Playtest is Live !
Hi everyone!
We’re excited to announce that the playtest for Power to the People is now live! The playtest will be available starting today through Wednesday, December 1st @ 10am PST.
You can leave your feedback for the game here.
We hope you have an enjoyable experience and, as always, we ask for your honest feedback. Any suggestions or improvements to the game will be greatly appreciated! After all, we want to make the best games possible and, with your help, we can do just that.
If you enjoyed playing the game, make sure to add the game to your wishlists.
Sincerely,
Hermes Interactive & Crytivo
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1413370/Power_to_the_People/
We’re excited to announce that the playtest for Power to the People is now live! The playtest will be available starting today through Wednesday, December 1st @ 10am PST.
You can leave your feedback for the game here.
We hope you have an enjoyable experience and, as always, we ask for your honest feedback. Any suggestions or improvements to the game will be greatly appreciated! After all, we want to make the best games possible and, with your help, we can do just that.
If you enjoyed playing the game, make sure to add the game to your wishlists.
Sincerely,
Hermes Interactive & Crytivo
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1413370/Power_to_the_People/
Development Update #14
During the past weeks we have been working so hard on making Power to the People better and with a deeper gameplay that it's almost a brand new game! We are very excited to introduce a whole array of new features that we are sure you all are going to love! Without further ado:
[h2]Sandbox Mode[/h2]
One of the big new features we have added to Power to the People has been a long time coming. Now you will be able to find a Sandbox Mode, where you can set up a custom game exactly the way you want it. You can choose which map to play, which buildings will be available, how often disasters will happen, what the weather is going to be like... And more! Perfect for those of you who like to experiment and find cool solutions to complicated problems.
[h2]Influence Points[/h2]
A brand new game mechanic that will ease you into the game so you don't feel overwhelmed, and will also provide a very satisfying sense of progression! As you prove your abilities in larger and larger cities you will gain access to new technologies, features, maps and buildings! Every victory will provide you with some Influence Points that will unlock items and new levels.
[h2]Company Customization[/h2]
Do you want to make your power company your own? Look no further, then! You now can choose a name, color scheme and logo! Even better, your beautiful new logo will be displayed outside the buildings in your infrastructure and the color scheme you choose will alter the appearance of your power lines. Neat!
[h2]Larger Research Tree[/h2]
Five new technologies have made their way into the research tree. And these pair beautifully with the new "research boost" bonus that you can unlock with your Influence Points. These ones will make your life substantially easier in the more advanced levels, for sure!
[h2]Planned Power Cuts[/h2]
We all need a small break from public scrutiny every now and then... Now Power to the People also allows you to announce planned power cuts. This new tool will freeze customer satisfaction during a period of 6 hours so you can repair and expand your infrastructure without worrying too much about the consequences. Sounds great, doesn't it?
[h2]New Buildings[/h2]
There's also a whole bunch of new buildings in the game! Cities will now construct higher (and more power hungry) buildings than ever before. But you will also have new facilities at your disposal, including the Power-to-Gas Storage Facility and Thermal Storage solutions.
[h2]Ice Formation[/h2]
The last thing we have added to the game (we finished implementation today, as a matter of fact) is ice formation on power lines. During very cold days, power lines that have low loads will slowly get covered in ice... If left unchecked for very long, they have a small probability of failing!
[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/
✉️ 👉 Sign Up for closed tests here
[h2]Sandbox Mode[/h2]
One of the big new features we have added to Power to the People has been a long time coming. Now you will be able to find a Sandbox Mode, where you can set up a custom game exactly the way you want it. You can choose which map to play, which buildings will be available, how often disasters will happen, what the weather is going to be like... And more! Perfect for those of you who like to experiment and find cool solutions to complicated problems.
[h2]Influence Points[/h2]
A brand new game mechanic that will ease you into the game so you don't feel overwhelmed, and will also provide a very satisfying sense of progression! As you prove your abilities in larger and larger cities you will gain access to new technologies, features, maps and buildings! Every victory will provide you with some Influence Points that will unlock items and new levels.
[h2]Company Customization[/h2]
Do you want to make your power company your own? Look no further, then! You now can choose a name, color scheme and logo! Even better, your beautiful new logo will be displayed outside the buildings in your infrastructure and the color scheme you choose will alter the appearance of your power lines. Neat!
[h2]Larger Research Tree[/h2]
Five new technologies have made their way into the research tree. And these pair beautifully with the new "research boost" bonus that you can unlock with your Influence Points. These ones will make your life substantially easier in the more advanced levels, for sure!
[h2]Planned Power Cuts[/h2]
We all need a small break from public scrutiny every now and then... Now Power to the People also allows you to announce planned power cuts. This new tool will freeze customer satisfaction during a period of 6 hours so you can repair and expand your infrastructure without worrying too much about the consequences. Sounds great, doesn't it?
[h2]New Buildings[/h2]
There's also a whole bunch of new buildings in the game! Cities will now construct higher (and more power hungry) buildings than ever before. But you will also have new facilities at your disposal, including the Power-to-Gas Storage Facility and Thermal Storage solutions.
[h2]Ice Formation[/h2]
The last thing we have added to the game (we finished implementation today, as a matter of fact) is ice formation on power lines. During very cold days, power lines that have low loads will slowly get covered in ice... If left unchecked for very long, they have a small probability of failing!
[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/
✉️ 👉 Sign Up for closed tests here