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Octopus & The Traveler - Update

I am happy to announce that on August 3rd I will launch a big update for The Settlings Demo including new map, new mechanics and many more!



What's New:

  • New Map with unlimited playtime - Forest Island
  • New water Boss: Octopus!
  • New Mechanic: Auto-shooting with Ballista for water Bosses
  • New Building: Siege Workshop where you produce bolts for Ballista
  • New Reward System on building placement
  • New UI with instant buy from the bottom bar
  • New Tutorial map: 10-minute experience for new players
  • New Tooltip system for buildings, inventory & spells
  • New 2-level house upgrade system


Other changes:

  • Old tutorials have been removed
  • The old demo map has been moved to the challenge mode and remains the same
  • Different starting conditions
  • The game starts in fullscreen
  • All critical and major bug fixes


What is still missing:
A LOT!
Now, seriously: save system & celebration screen for finishing the lighthouse

About me and what's next:
As some of you may know, I am solo developing this game. It started as a hobby project back in Summer 2021, and for now, it is still a hobby project...
But I am trying to use all my skills and do my best to find a way to go full-time game dev and build a great, engaging, and fun game - on those foundations we build together!
Because without you, without your support, I wouldn't even have a chance to dream about an indie dev career!

So stay tuned, and I will try to update you more regularly about what is going on :)

Best,
Ariano