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Kintsugi Update Spotlight #3 - Reworked Progression System



With the Kintsugi update, we would like to introduce to you a complete rework of the Dynasty Progression system in the game. Dynasty Progression affects things like quests, Special Projects, unlocking new recipes, as well as a Dynasty Legend levelling system. We had several goals in mind when designing those improvements:

Improved Onboarding: Our goal was to make the game more approachable in the beginning, thus we have reworked the onboarding experience, making some initial quests optional, increasing the ability of playing the game again, and speeding up the very first stages of your adventure.

  • First off, recipes require less planks and other, more advanced resources.
  • You can recruit wandering refugees from the very beginning.
  • You can now truly build where you want and don’t have to backtrack to Toshichi to be able to build your first bell tower and house.
  • You can skip Sosogi quests (and most other quests in the game, but you might still want to do them since they will give you Dynasty XP and can speed up your development).


Better Recipe Unlocking System: We wanted you, as a player, to feel a true sense of progression and growth, whenever you explore a new area, find new resources, loot new items, and complete challenges that the game throws at you. That’s why one of the most significant changes is the improved recipe unlocking system, which rewards you with new recipes after fulfilling specific criteria for that recipe. Until now recipes were unlocked only by achieving specific Dynasty Legend levels. New ways of unlocking recipes are:

  • Acquiring specific items.
  • Building certain structures.
  • Purchasing the recipes directly on the Radial Menu.
  • Buying recipe blueprints from a trader (or looting them).


Dynasty Experience Points and Levelling: We have completely reworked how Dynasty Legend levels are obtained. Dynasty Legend remains the crucial measure of your Dynasty's prestige, unlocking unique and useful recipes each time you level up, but now the progression feels more linear, and is divided into more milestones. Here are the details:

  • Better progression - You can still complete quests and finish special projects to level up, but they will earn you Dynasty XP instead of giving you Dynasty Legend levels directly. When you amass enough XP, you will reach the next level.
  • A new way to gain Dynasty XP - Recruiting more refugees into your Dynasty. Each time the number of your villagers reaches a new high, you will be rewarded Dynasty XP, making it the most reliable method of levelling, encouraging you to make larger and larger villages - or perhaps founding new ones.


More villagers mean a more prestigious Dynasty, but also means a lot more work to manage their needs. We know that this can be an issue, so stay tuned for more details about the Kintsugi update, where we will tell you about changes to the production system, needs consumption priority, Dynasty Storage, and more!

Sengoku Dynasty - Official Guidebook Update



Youkoso!

The Farming Update has found its way into the game and due to the new features, it is also necessary to supplement the Guidebook accordingly.

Find out everything you need to know about cultivating crops in dry and watery conditions in the update. Also learn how to deploy your villagers to carry out these activities and take a look at the new items and furniture that the Farming Update has brought along!

Take a look!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2513030/Sengoku_Dynasty__Official_Guide/

Kintsugi Update - Q&A



Youkoso!

We are busy working on the substantial Kintsugi update. As a reminder: Kintsugi, as part of Wabi-Sabi, an aesthetic concept, refers to the art of reassembling broken vessels and decorating the cracks with gold, silver, or platinum.

We have already introduced two features: the new animals, and the upcoming performance improvements. Of course, that won't be all, and we can't reveal a number of exciting things right now. But you are welcome to ask questions again, for example, are the new animals just as insidious as the boars and has the game world become a slightly more dangerous place?

Let your imagination run wild and let us know what you hope to see in the Kintsugi update (or in a later update).

The closing date for questions is 1 February 2024 at 23:59.

Kintsugi Update Spotlight #2: DLSS, FSR and Frame Generation



Youkoso,

In the upcoming Kintsugi Update, we're focused on more than just adding new content. Here's a quick rundown of the optimization improvements:

DLSS and FSR Support: We've introduced DLSS and FSR support for enhanced antialiasing, improving both the visuals and overall gameplay experience.

Frame Generation for Newer Cards: A significant enhancement is Frame Generation, a novel method leveraging AI to boost FPS. This feature is currently compatible with DLSS on RTX series 40XX and FSR for most cards over GTX 1080, including AMD cards. Here are some before and after shots from the game:





While we're eager to receive your observations on the beta branch, our initial tests have shown over 100% FPS increase, particularly on systems already achieving at least 60 FPS - if you have less, this is experimental, but might work for you.

Ongoing Performance and Loading Time Improvements: We're actively working on further enhancements to performance and loading times. Stay tuned for more details in upcoming spotlights. Once we're confident it works seamlessly, these improvements are set to revolutionize your overall gaming experience.

Your feedback on the beta branch will be crucial in fine-tuning these optimizations, so don't hesitate to share your experiences. We're committed to delivering a smoother and more enjoyable gaming experience with the Kintsugi Update.

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Kintsugi Update Spotlight #1: New Animals



The Kintsugi Update is on its way, and we're excited to reveal some of its content. We're shifting from strict theme-based updates to a more flexible approach. This allows us to prioritise the features you want most, even if they don't align with the main theme. We've listened to your feedback and will be adjusting our roadmap accordingly.

Introducing the first additions to the Kintsugi Update:

Hokkaido Wolves: A subspecies of grey wolf, now extinct.



Japanese Black Bears: An endangered species known for a distinctive white mark on their chest.



👉 But wait, there's more! We're also introducing a completely different animal unlike any seen in the game so far. Any guesses?



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