I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survival News

'Relationship' Major Content Update! 💕

Hello, future-dwellers!

Here's the update you’ve all been waiting for! At the Housewarming party, it didn't seem to go just as planned, so it's time to win back some trust and build more of a relationship with your fellow rooftop friends!

[h2]Explore a new rooftop[/h2]
We have a new roof - the Entertainment Zone! Hotel guests would swim, exercise, sing, dance, and watch movies. We've even added new themed items to dismantle. Keep exploring to find a new cosmetic item 👀

[h2]Continuation of the Main Storyline[/h2]
The long-awaited continuation of the main storyline is here but where could we go after the housewarming party?
Now we have the answer for you. Although the story is not yet finished we do have some surprises waiting to keep you guessing.

[h2]Relationships[/h2]
Develop relationships with your friends on the rooftop! After such a housewarming, it’s only natural that you'd want to cheer them up. As you develop relationships, you can give them gifts that you find on expeditions, play mini-games, and complete daily tasks! With each relationship level, new rewards will unlock for you.

The relationship system is our main focus for this update. We hope you will find it as exciting and fun to befriend a fridge as we did implementing it!

[h2]Radio Module[/h2]
Have you wondered why you communicate through the Smart Tower? We have an answer: now you can. Every day, you will discover lost messages from the residents of flooded Cosmopolis every day. Some will even talk back like the Game Master! More characters will be communicating in the future, so check back often.

[h2]New Smart Tower Modules[/h2]
In this update, we’ve prepared a whole series of new modules. Starting with the long-awaited tool upgrades. Spend as little time as possible dismantling trash!

Want to know the weather forecast? Install the weather forecast module.
Do your minions often run out of power? Increase their battery life! Speaking of our little helpers:

[h2]Minions[/h2]
Speaking of our little robot minions, with every update, we give these cuties a significant dose of attention. We constantly work to improve the minion AI to make them smarter along with some new added features too:

We have some new roles: The water carrier, aqua genius, and repairman. These minions will water the flower beds, refill the sprinklers, and repair your buildings.
We’ve improved minion behavior and added statuses and custom routes.
All minions, not just gatherers, can search for and collect resources from the ground. (It wasn't easy, but we finally did it!)
Idle minions will no longer waste energy.
Last but not least, Minions will now complete tasks to the end! Sometimes, the goal is so far that the battery almost dies. Don’t worry - other minions have volunteered to help to the end and then go back to recharge.

[h2]And a Few More Small Changes[/h2]

We redesigned the floor patches to look more plastic. Many players suggested they should be made of planks, but we have other ideas. And, trust us, carrying hundreds of planks for all the patches would be extremely tiring.
New resource - reactor.
There are three levels of repair kits with new models and animations. Repair minions also use them – be sure to check them out!
The water storage barrel has become an essential element of gameplay. We have moved it to the regular storage category. We will return everything to those who managed to buy it with coupons.

[hr][/hr][h3]PLAY NOW:[/h3]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1658040/I_Am_Future/

[hr][/hr] That's all for today, future-dwellers! Follow I Am Future to stay updated.

Encountered any bugs or have some feedback? Don't forget to join our cozy Discord and let us know. See you in the future!
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Hotfix - 📬 Version: 0.5.1.002r

[h2]Hey future-dwellers![/h2]

[h3]Here is a list of a range of fixes we've added in the latest hotfix 👇[/h3]

Fixed the issue with the missing repellent canister
Improved the pathfinding performance for minions
Minions should now stay idle less frequently
Fixed the bug with the missing Injector recipe
Fixed the rare bug preventing return from expeditions
Fixed the rare bug with missing inventory expansion modules
Fixed the achievement for catching various types of fish
Improved game stability and fixed some system errors
Fixed the bug with unresponsive controls during elevator rides
Removed the redundant interaction menu from the generator
Fixed the bug with a broken ladder appearing in old saves
Fixed some colliders
Fixed some interface bugs
Fixed inventory functionality in fishing mode
Removed the possibility of destroying a chest in the fishing area
Fixed some control issues
Added a “Coming Soon” tag to the diamond saw so you no longer worry about where to find it.

'Solar Energy' Major Content Update! 🚀

[h2]What’s new?[/h2]

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The new rooftop is available after completing the New Home quest. Exploring this rooftop will reveal the story of Muscle Claus, "the strongest" man in Cosmopolis.

[h3]Solar generator and battery 🌞[/h3]

Two structures that expand the game's electrical system. The solar generator operates without fuel but won't work at night or in dark weather. The battery helps preserve energy in the electrical grid, allowing for long-lasting autonomy. Together, they create a powerful grid that doesn't even need fuel.

[h3]New tools 🔧[/h3]

Level 3 drill and level 3 injector. These will help disassemble everything on the rooftop.
The automatic sprinkler and pump have been upgraded to level 3, and the water supply and irrigation system have received their long-awaited improvements.

[h3]Days of the week 📅[/h3]

A week cycle has been added to the game. It diversifies the expedition system, with many points of interest now only open on certain days of the week. Conversely, the rewards at these points have been increased. Also, traders do not work on certain days of the week. But where do they go? They replenish their inventory. Track the days when traders and points of interest are available in the new character menu tab - the Calendar.

[h3]Weather ⛅[/h3]

Another feature introduced to diversify the world of I Am Future is the weather cycle. Currently, overcast and rainy weather has been created. Each affects the rooftop. Mushrooms even grow during overcast weather. In rainy weather, you don't need to water the plants; the barrels automatically fill with fresh water. Remember to pour the saltwater first, as they don't mix well. However, rainy weather is considered dark for the solar generator and won't charge.

There is a new device to disassemble, but we suggest you find it yourself. Now, all devices that you disassemble may contain an unexpected find.

[h3]Wires across bridges and ladders ⚡[/h3]

Remember how often you wrote that electrical grids from different rooftops couldn't be connected? Now they can! We've added a system of electrical poles on all ladders and the bridge. You just need to install them.

[h3]A chest in the fishing area 🎁[/h3]

Since everyone is tired of fishing trips, when you leave your rod at home, store it in the meta-network of chests and retrieve it even in the fishing zone. By the way, you can now build a special chest there. To avoid disassembling all household appliances on-site, they can now be lifted by an elevator.

[h3]Special bait for mollusks [/h3]

The second level of the fishing rod really expands the list of catches, which can negatively impact when you need to catch the most basic thing - mollusks. A special recipe at the workbench will create a bait that exclusively catches mollusks.

[h3]Cheese tree and tomato 🧀 [/h3]

New rooftop - new plants. They expand the farming and cooking systems. Try 7 new recipes in our menu before the rest!

[h3]Sports suit 🏓[/h3]

The theme of the new rooftop is sports, so we had to add a sports suit.

[h3]Crafting buckets 💧[/h3]

You can now craft as many buckets as you want at the workbench. They are more convenient to use than bottles.

[h3]A new navigation system for minions 🤖 [/h3]

This is a big step towards making them the most helpful helpers. The minion navigation system is a huge task, and, of course, it is not perfect yet, but it is now working much faster and making fewer mistakes. We will also give it special attention in a future update!

[h3]New hints ❓ [/h3]

We placed hints throughout all the systems in the game on the loading screen so they are no longer empty. They were selected based on your feedback, which we truly appreciate! One of the frequent issues not explained in the game is where Agatha's shop is located. Now, it is highlighted on the map of expeditions, even at the first level of the smart tower.

[h2]Additional fixes and improvements[/h2]

Gameplay:
Added a hydraulic press mechanic to the workbench for splitting resources
Added upgrades for pumps, allowing them to collect and desalinate water automatically
Traders' assortments are now updated periodically
Fixed the moving of the barricades in nano-transports
Removed the loading screen when moving to the fishing zone by elevator

UI & Controls:
Improved gamepad control during the fishing
Improved the hint system for gamepads
Many UI and text fixes in the game
Made corrections to the control schemes for rotating the camera and large resources during the transportation
Fish cutting can now be done continuously by holding down a button
Updated design of hints for points of interest in expeditions
Localization fixes in various languages

Optimization:
Fixed many bugs
Improved game performance
Improved and sped up the save and load system
Fixed errors in the direction of electricity in wires
Fixed collider errors in many places

Art:
Updated graphics for floor breaches
Added new unique illustrations for all points in expeditions
Many visual bug fixes

Sound:
Fixed hologram sounds
Added sounds for the molecular synthesizer
Added sounds for healing
Added sounds for splitting resources
Added sounds for the infection flowers

[hr][/hr][h3]PLAY NOW:[/h3]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1658040/I_Am_Future/

[hr][/hr] That's all for today, future-dwellers! Follow I Am Future to stay updated.

Encountered any bugs or have some feedback? Don't forget to join our cozy Discord and let us know. See you in the future!
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Next Major Content Update - Release Date! 💙

[h2]Hello, future dwellers! ːLove_Backpackː[/h2]

We remember that we promised to release an update for you in April, but we now see that for better quality and refinement of features, we need a little extra time. Therefore, we have decided to announce the exact release date of the update, May 20th!

[h3]The update will include:[/h3]

New rooftop area
New narrative objects
Weather change mechanics
Solar panels
Energy storage batteries
Weekday mechanics
Water desalination automation
New plant species
New culinary recipes
Massive minion intelligence update
Save optimization
Plenty of improvements and bug fixes
And much more!

We have some screenshots to get you excited for the release!

Your continued support, feedback, game reviews on Steam, and participation in the community have been incredible. We can't wait to make this next update as good and high-quality as possible!

[hr][/hr][h3]PLAY NOW:[/h3]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1658040/I_Am_Future/

[hr][/hr] That's all for today, future-dwellers! Follow I Am Future to stay updated.

Encountered any bugs or have some feedback? Don't forget to join our cozy Discord and let us know. See you in the future!
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Hotfix - 📬 Version: 0.4.5.103r

[h2]Hello, Future-Dwellers! [/h2]

While we're working on our massive April update, we haven't stopped improving the game. In this patch, we focused on fixing issues following the recent gamepad update. We listened to the problems you encountered and tried to address them all.

Work on the new rooftop is in full swing, and we're making sure we reach the April deadline. Thank you for your feedback, active participation on the Steam forums, in our Discord community, and for your reviews on Steam! Because of you, we can continue to make the game even better!

[h3]Gameplay 👾[/h3]

QTE tool prompts now work with arrow keys, as well as WASD
Fixed colliders of some plants and crypto farms
Fixed state errors in the diorama with the crashed airplane
Fixed issues with construction in the Smart Tower zone
Fixed incorrect damage from defensive towers
Pump holograms can now be destroyed
Minions are now prohibited from stealing blueprints
Craftable items are now displayed at the top of the list

[h3]Gamepad 🎮[/h3]

Control scheme display for gamepad added to the settings menu
Tutorials for gamepad controls added
Fishing controls reworked
Profile selection menu controls fixed
Interaction "flower" behavior with interactive objects on gamepad revised
Behavior fixed when opening tutorials
Controls fixed in cook and fish fillet modes
Controls fixed in resource printer
Controls fixed in resource deposit window for constructing buildings
Errors fixed when switching control method from mouse to gamepad in various menus
Removed numbers from inventory when playing with gamepad
Controls fixed in mouse and gamepad expeditions
Other control fixes for the mouse and gamepad in the game

[h3]UI 📺[/h3]

Fixed incorrect scroll in trading, cooking, and workbench menus
Added health parameter display in cooking recipes
Fixed GUI of resource printer and generators when approaching closely
Removed some unused items from the library
Notebook interface and controls fixed
Display fixed with "Increased Text" option enabled
Localization errors fixed
During expeditions, attached building recipe displays that interfered with navigation are hidden
Other game interface fixes

[h3]Sound 🔊[/h3]

Added sound for menu item switching when playing with gamepad
Added sound for destruction of building hologram

[h3]Other fixes 📈[/h3]

Fixed an issue with the pump in old saves
Memory leaks causing lag during extended playtime fixed
Errors were fixed and overall game stability improved
Players who lost their fishing rods and repellent balloons should now find them