Update Preview: Volcano Islands and Flintlock Pistols
Today we wanted to go over some of the content coming in the next update, when you can expect that update, and update you on our progress with multiplayer development. Let's dive in!
[h2]Volcano Islands[/h2]
In the next update we're adding a brand new island type: Volcano Islands. You'll have to venture far out into the sea to discover these dangerous new places. The volcano islands will include unique content such as new undead enemies called Ash Walkers, brand new caves with scolding lava flowing through the cavern floors, an excavation cave that's great for finding ore and minerals, and some unique loot to go along with it.
[h2]Flintlock Pistols[/h2]
We're also happy to announce that this update will include a brand new weapon type: flintlock pistols. To start with there will be ten different flintlock variations you can find with unique effects. Some of these can be found in chests scattered throughout the world, while others will require you to complete quests or kill a unique enemy. To go along with the new weapon type, we've included a new skill tree: Marksman. Unlocking talents in this skill tree will give you unique benefits when using your new flintlock pistols.
[h2]Multiplayer Progress[/h2]
In addition to working on content for updates like this one, we've also been making progress on CO-OP development. We've got a lot of the world syncing and working: enemies, difficulty scaling, the ocean, weather, doors/lock states, etc. Currently we are working on getting all the features of ships synced up. This includes all the visuals like the sails, the helm, and the ship upgrades to behave correctly from host to clients. You can currently join games, fight enemies, sail around and explore.
We've still got a ways to go but overall the development of multiplayer is coming along great. We don't have a definitive time for release yet, but we hope to get to an early public testing stage soon.
[h2]When To Expect The Next Update[/h2]
The next update with volcano islands and flintlock pistols should be hitting the beta branch within the next couple weeks. We're still finalizing and testing some new content, as well as doing an initial balancing pass on the new flintlock weapons. This update will also include bug fixes and balancing changes.
Thanks for reading and we'll have more news soon!
[h2]Volcano Islands[/h2]
In the next update we're adding a brand new island type: Volcano Islands. You'll have to venture far out into the sea to discover these dangerous new places. The volcano islands will include unique content such as new undead enemies called Ash Walkers, brand new caves with scolding lava flowing through the cavern floors, an excavation cave that's great for finding ore and minerals, and some unique loot to go along with it.
[h2]Flintlock Pistols[/h2]
We're also happy to announce that this update will include a brand new weapon type: flintlock pistols. To start with there will be ten different flintlock variations you can find with unique effects. Some of these can be found in chests scattered throughout the world, while others will require you to complete quests or kill a unique enemy. To go along with the new weapon type, we've included a new skill tree: Marksman. Unlocking talents in this skill tree will give you unique benefits when using your new flintlock pistols.
[h2]Multiplayer Progress[/h2]
In addition to working on content for updates like this one, we've also been making progress on CO-OP development. We've got a lot of the world syncing and working: enemies, difficulty scaling, the ocean, weather, doors/lock states, etc. Currently we are working on getting all the features of ships synced up. This includes all the visuals like the sails, the helm, and the ship upgrades to behave correctly from host to clients. You can currently join games, fight enemies, sail around and explore.
We've still got a ways to go but overall the development of multiplayer is coming along great. We don't have a definitive time for release yet, but we hope to get to an early public testing stage soon.
[h2]When To Expect The Next Update[/h2]
The next update with volcano islands and flintlock pistols should be hitting the beta branch within the next couple weeks. We're still finalizing and testing some new content, as well as doing an initial balancing pass on the new flintlock weapons. This update will also include bug fixes and balancing changes.
Thanks for reading and we'll have more news soon!