Survival Machine News

[h3]Hey, Survivors![/h3]

Have you always felt like you were Michelangelo in a past life and have a passion for video games? Well, today, that combination will come in handy!



How, you ask? Simple! Now, each of you has the chance to become an honorary developer of Survival Machine and… see your creation come to life in the game!

Your mission? Design a truly unique version of the Machine! A Mad Max style, a Theme Park edition, a Pirate variant—or maybe something bold, like a sleek solid color or a wild, vibrant mix? The only limit is your imagination!



To get started, head over to the submission form (you’ll need a Google account to participate). There, you’ll find the model to download and all the details on how to submit your masterpiece!

And just so we're clear—I wasn’t joking when I said the best ones have a real shot at making it into the game. Here’s how it works: you submit your designs, we pick the top 3, and the winning design makes it into the game! Pretty awesome, right?

Oh, and don’t feel pressured to rush—we’d much rather wait a little longer for some true gems!

In the meantime, don’t forget to follow us and add us to your wishlist! And if you’d like to chat with us, join us on Discord!

I can't wait to see what you cook up!

cheers,
Berdol

[h3]Hello Survivors! [/h3]

Another big milestone is ahead of us, and this one is truly important. Today, we're handing over a significant part of our game to online creators!

I’m really looking forward to your applications, and I have a feeling that Survival Machine will be a hit with your communities!

All right, to the point. What can you expect while playing/watching Survival Machine that you haven’t seen before in the demo?

• Around 8 hours of gameplay
  
• The entire first biome, called Frontier, to explore
  
• New type of zombie: a Stinker, which deals area damage with its gases. Yuck!
  
• No time limit
  
• Co-op for up to four players

If you're a creator making content on YouTube, TikTok, Twitch, or any other platform and would like to get a key, it’s very simple—just apply here. However, I have to mention that not every creator who applies will necessarily receive one.

The game isn’t finished yet, but we're working hard towards release. That's why your feedback and the feedback from your community are so important to us. We’d love to hear what you think about Survival Machine, whether it’s here on Steam, in the comments under your content, or in the chats during your live streams.

You can always find us on our Discord if you want to chat or give us your opinion :)

And if you liked what you saw, we encourage you to follow and add Survival Machine to your wishlist!

dzięki!
Berdol

Did you sign up for our closed co-op tests? If so, check your inbox! If you’ve been selected for the closed co-op tests, there might be an email waiting for you with instructions on how to download our alpha!


As soon as you redeem the key we sent, nothing will stand in your way to jump into Survival Machine with your friends and see how our game performs in multiplayer!

There's plenty of time to test out our multiplayer mode during the holidays — testing will run until January 10th. After that, your keys will be deactivated.

We’re very eager to hear your feedback and see how you rate the co-op experience! Its super important to us, and we’re counting on your engagement!

Be sure to share your thoughts here on our Discord or on Steam!

Have fun, Survivors, and don’t get eaten! Don't forget to add us to your wishlist too!

[h2]Hello, Survivors! [/h2]

We’re thrilled to announce that Survival Machine is gearing up for its first closed co-op alpha test, and we want YOU to be part of this exclusive experience!

This is your chance to team up with friends, test new mechanics, and provide valuable feedback that will help shape the future of Survival Machine. Your insights will be invaluable if you've tested the single-player before or are new to the game.

[h3]What to expect?[/h3]

• Exclusive access: Get a sneak peek at our co-op mode before anyone else.
  
• Teamwork challenges: Test your skills with friends and provide feedback on gameplay balance, performance, and features.
  
• Impact development: Your feedback will directly influence the co-op experience for all future players.
  

[h3]How to join?[/h3]

• Sign up here!
• Ensure your email is correct; selected testers will receive an invitation directly via email.
  
• Keep an eye on your inbox for instructions on participating! The co-op playtest will start in the second half of December!
  

[h3]Join the conversation[/h3]
Head over to our official Discord server to connect with other alpha testers, share your thoughts, and report bugs. Our team will be actively engaging with the community throughout the test.

We can’t wait to see you in the co-op alpha!
Stay tuned for more updates and announcements.

Survival Machine team

In today’s devlog, I’d like to share more details about the cooperative gameplay in both the early access version of Survival Machine and the later stages of development. Many of you have been asking about co-op on our Discord (if you haven’t joined yet, we encourage you to do so—there’s a link at the bottom of the page).

I thought this would be a great opportunity to give you a dedicated space to ask questions and leave suggestions. Your feedback has been invaluable during the closed alpha and demo phases, and we’re eager to hear your thoughts on co-op as well.

[h3]The Basics: How Will It Work?[/h3]

In Survival Machine, you can enjoy the game solo, but for those who love playing with friends, we’re designing a cooperative mode for up to four players.

To keep things simple and player-driven, we’re using a peer-to-peer system instead of external servers. This means the host’s computer will manage the session.

Key Detail: At this time, we’re not planning to allow random matchmaking with strangers. You won’t be able to search for games with open slots and join them. Instead, we believe Survival Machine works best with an invite system, where players can choose who they want to play with.

To start a co-op session, you’ll invite your friends via our lobby—easy! The host generates a unique code in the game and shares it with their friends to join.

[h3]Saving the Game[/h3]

Each player in a session can save progress using the book located on the Machine. However, the save file is only stored on the host’s Machine. This means that if you wrap up a session and want to return later, only the host can load the saved world.

[h3]What Makes you stand out?[/h3]
Personalization! When joining a game, players can select one of several pre-designed characters, available in both male and female options. We’re working hard to offer a wide variety of distinctive designs so everyone can feel at home in their survival avatar.

[h3]Task Sharing[/h3]

In Survival Machine, players share one overarching goal: to reach the last bastion of humanity in a world overrun by zombies. But how you accomplish that is entirely up to you.

While completing story quests is a central part of the game, you’ll also need to manage tasks like maintaining the Machine, exploring, crafting, and gathering resources.


We’re leaving these decisions in your hands. You can choose to split tasks among your team or tackle everything together. For example, if one player loves crafting and another prefers tackling challenges at points of interest, that’s fine—there’s something for everyone!


[h3]Balancing the Game[/h3]
Balancing has been one of our main challenges. We want you to feel appropriately challenged, whether playing solo or with up to three friends. Based on your feedback from the demo, we know solo play can feel a bit overwhelming. Here’s how we’re addressing it:

Solo Play Adjustments:

• Fewer zombies to fight.
  
• Nighttime attacks will be less intense.
  
• Operating the Machine will require less fuel to move and power workstations.

Co-op Adjustments:

• The game will adapt to the combined levels of all players rather than matching the highest-level player.

[h3]Inventory[/h3]
Each player will have their own personal inventory for items like melee weapons, shields, resources, tools, and powerful black powder firearms.

On the Machine, you’ll have shared storage. If you run out of space, you can build additional barrels or shelves to expand storage capacity. The shared inventory ensures everyone in the team has access to resources. Pretty neat, right?


That's all for today! We hope you have an amazing time with our co-op mode! If you have any questions, feel free to drop them in the comments section here on Steam. For those interested, join us on Discord! See you there! 👋
Dont forget to add us to your wishlist!
Dzięki!
Berdol