Auto-Upgrading Turrets Patch + Creator Shout-Out!

[h3]Hi Everyone![/h3][p]The response to the Artificial Extinction 2 demo over the last few weeks has been incredible. I’ve been blown away by the feedback, the encouragement, and the excitement you’ve all shown. [/p][p]AE2 may be made by one person, but it already feels like a collaborative project powered by a whole group of passionate creators and players — and that means everything to me.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]Key Patch Improvement: Auto-Upgrading Turrets & Miners[/h2][p]Today’s update introduces one major quality-of-life improvement that many of you requested:[/p][h3]Turrets and Miners will now automatically upgrade as soon as their tech is unlocked.[/h3][p]This makes the entire flow of the game smoother:[/p]

[p]No more micro-checking which equipment is outdated[/p]
[p]Pacing is cleaner and more strategic[/p]
[p]You can stay focused on building, defending, and fighting[/p]
[p]It just feels easier as your base evolves[/p]

[p]There are plenty of smaller fixes in this patch too, but I wanted to keep this announcement focused on the most impactful improvement for your moment-to-moment gameplay.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]A Fantastic New Video From a YouTube Creator[/h2][p]Incredibly grateful to @FrogsAtTheCottage for such an effort he made in his video of the AE2 demo — and for all the kind words about the hybrid RTS/FPS/Tower Defense gameplay, the pacing, and the overall feel of the game. This guy deserves some views![/p][p]Watch the video here:[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]A well written and edited video like this is a huge amount of work. Seeing creators take the time to play the demo, share feedback, and highlight what they enjoy is unbelievably motivating. Thank you for helping spread the word.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]A Huge Thank-You to the Discord Playtesters[/h2][p]There’s a small but incredibly dedicated group on the Discord who have spent dozens of hours replaying the same levels, stress-testing mechanics, reporting bugs, pointing out exploits, and helping shape the game’s design.[/p][p]Your commitment, patience, and attention to detail are a massive part of why AE2 plays better today than it did a week ago. I truly appreciate every one of you.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]Indie Developers, Indie Musicians, Indie Creators[/h2][p]AE2 isn’t just a solo dev project — it’s a growing collaboration of talented indie creators from different crafts:[/p]

[p]Electronic musicians bringing unique tracks rooted in streetcar culture[/p]
[p]YouTube creators diving into the demo and sharing their genuine experiences[/p]
[p]Players and community members giving feedback, ideas, and encouragement[/p]
[p]And every tester who's bug-hunting and pushing the systems to their limits[/p]

[p]This whole ecosystem of creative people is what makes the game feel alive. Thank you for being part of it.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]More Updates Coming Soon[/h2][p]I’ll keep polishing, fixing, and improving the game throughout the demo period.
Your feedback is driving the direction of the next changes — so please keep it coming.[/p][p]If you’re enjoying the demo, wishlist the full game, try out new strategies, and keep sharing your thoughts.[/p][p]Thank you all again — truly.
Onward to the next update![/p]