THE SIGNAL: Stranded on Sirenis News

[p]Greetings from Cologne, survivors![/p][p]What an incredible week at Gamescom 2025! We're still buzzing from all the energy, and we've got some massive updates to share with our community. Grab your favorite survival ration and settle in – this is a big one.[/p][p][/p][h2]🎮 Gamescom Booth: Meeting Our Community IRL[/h2][p]Our presence at the Firstlook Booth was an absolute blast! Over four days, we met hundreds of players, gathered tons of great feedback, and had a great time meeting everyone there.[/p][p][/p][p]Special shoutout to our German community – ihr seid unglaublich! Your enthusiasm and support continue to blow us away. 🇩🇪[/p][p][/p][h2]🎬 Future Games Show Reveal: Our Biggest Trailer Yet[/h2][p]We were thrilled to premiere our brand new gameplay trailer during the Future Games Show at Gamescom 2025! For those who caught it live, thank you for all the amazing reactions in chat. For everyone else, check out the trailer here![/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]We can't wait for you to experience it all firsthand when our demo launches this October![/p][p][/p][h2]🚀 Kickstarter Reminder: Follow Now and Tell Your Friends![/h2][p]Speaking of community support, our Kickstarter campaign is APPROACHING, and we need your help spreading the word! If we hit our first pre-launch follower goal, we will CONFIRM the ability to PET THE DOG.[/p][p][/p][p]FOLLOW THE SIGNAL ON KICKSTARTER![/p][p][/p][h2]🤝 Survival Alliance: Lost Legions Collaboration[/h2][p]Now for something completely unexpected...[/p][p]We're thrilled to announce a collaboration with Lost Legions, another incredible indie survival game that's captured our attention (and apparently yours too – the wishlist crossover data is wild!).[/p][p]While The Signal takes you to an alien world with an…enigmatic companion, Lost Legions sets you in the shadow of Rome’s greatest defeat: the Battle of Teutoburg Forest. In its aftermath, you’ll lead your scattered legionaries, manage your followers, and fight to endure on the hostile frontier.[/p][p]Similar genre — totally different vibes![/p][p]This isn't about competition – it's about proving that survival games can be more than just punching trees and grinding for resources. Both our games respect your time, tell actual stories, and offer complete experiences without live service nonsense.[/p][p]Check out Lost Legions: Steam | Kickstarter[/p][p][/p][h2]📅 What's Next?[/h2][p]The road to launch is heating up:[/p]

• [p]September: Kickstarter begins + exclusive backer playtest[/p]
• [p]October 13-20: Steam Next Fest with public demo[/p]
• [p]Later: Early Access launch![/p][p][/p]

[h2]💭 Final Thoughts[/h2][p]Gamescom reminded us why we're doing this. Every handshake, every demo session, every piece of feedback reinforces that there's a real hunger for single-player experiences that respect both your time and intelligence.[/p][p]We survived Embracer. We survived Gamescom. Now, with your help, we're going to ship the survival game you've been waiting for.[/p][p]See you on Sirenis,[/p][p]The Goose Byte Team[/p][p]P.S. Sirenis wanted us to add: "The portals are almost ready. I can hardly wait to meet you all... personally." We're sure that's nothing to worry about.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Links:[/p]

• [p]Back us on Kickstarter[/p]
• [p]Join our Discord[/p]
• [p]Follow @TheSignalGame[/p]

[p]Hello Explorers,[/p][p]We just revealed some exciting updates during the Future Games Show at Gamescom 2025 — and we can’t wait to share them with you.[/p][p][/p][h2]Check out the brand-new trailer here! 🎥 [/h2][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]The trailer gives you a first look at the game’s narrative, which follows Jane’s desperate search for her brother, introduces Sirenis — the mysterious voice of the planet itself — and teases the dangers and discoveries that await.[/p][p][/p][h2]First Playable Demo – Coming October 13–20[/h2][p]We’re thrilled to confirm that THE SIGNAL: Stranded on Sirenis will have its first public demo as part of Steam Next Fest this October.[/p][p]This will be your chance to play the game for the very first time, experience the opening hours of the story, and get a taste of survival, exploration, and extraction gameplay.[/p][h2]
Kickstarter Pre-Registration Now Open[/h2][p]We’re also preparing for our Kickstarter campaign later this year. Pre-registration is live now — sign up to be notified the moment we launch and help us shape the future of Sirenis together.[/p][p]👉 \[Pre-register for the Kickstarter here][/p][p][/p][p]October is just around the corner, and we can’t wait for you to step onto Sirenis for the first time. Thank you, Explorers, for your support and excitement — this journey wouldn’t be possible without you.[/p][p]
See you in the demo!
— Goose Byte & Spiral Up Games[/p][p]

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[p]Hello, Explorers! We’ve been hard at work since the June playtest — thank you to everyone who turned out, it was a blast and your feedback is directly shaping The Signal. We’re back with a few big pieces of news:[/p][h2]🎮 Kickstarter Pre-Registration NOW LIVE![/h2][p]We survived Embracer. We found an incredible publishing partner. Now, with your help, we’re ready to reach even higher to make The Signal the best story-driven survival craft game we can. The Signal Kickstarter campaign launches later this Summer, and you can tell your friends to register and unlock some incredible community rewards! Be sure to keep an eye out for additional details around Gamescom - we’ve got some really, really cool new additions to the game that we can’t wait to share with you! [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Join our pre-launch campaign and help us hit these follower milestones:[/p][p]🐕 1,000 followers: YOU CAN PET THE DOG - A loyal companion who rides shotgun through the dangers of Sirenis
🔫 2,500 followers: Mystery weapon that might shoot lasers...
🎙️ 5,000 followers: 50+ new Sirenis dialogue lines (you'll hear more from Sirenis at Gamescom. She's definitely here to help, and is most certainly not plotting anything in particular…)
🏍️ 10,000 followers: THE TRR-48 HOVERBIKE - Cold-fusion powered, alien-terrain ready[/p][p][/p][p]Follow us on Kickstarter NOW | Wishlist on Steam | Register to Playtest | Twitter/X | Bluesky[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🥽 VR ANNOUNCEMENT: Flat2VR Partnership![/h2][p]Huge news for VR enthusiasts! We've partnered with Flat2VR to bring The Signal to virtual reality. Imagine facing Sirenis's dangers up close, building bases with your own hands, and having that…mysterious AI companion whispering directly in your ear...[/p][p]The VR version will feature:[/p]

• [p]Full motion control support[/p]
• [p]Redesigned UI for immersive play[/p]
• [p]That dog? Even more pettable[/p]
• [p]Terror? Significantly more terrifying[/p]

[p]More to share soon![/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🎪 GAMESCOM 2025: See You There![/h2][h3]Visit Us At Gamescom![/h3][p]Find us at the Firstlook.gg Booth (in the indie hall: Hall 10.2, Stand D043G) from August 20-24. Come play the most recent playtest build, meet the team, and grab exclusive swag! We’ve also got some events, content, and player impressions in store from the show — we’ll keep you posted when news drops![/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]What's Next?[/h2][p]The road to launch is heating up:[/p]

• [p]📅 August: Gamescom[/p]
• [p]📅 September: Kickstarter campaign launch & Backer exclusive playtest![/p]
• [p]📅 October: Steam Next Fest demo[/p]
• [p]📅 Later: Early Access launch[/p]

[p]Every follower, every wishlist, every share helps us build the single-player survival game that actually respects your time and tells a real story.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Quick Links:[/h3]

• [p]🚀 Kickstarter Pre-Registration[/p]
• [p]🎮 Steam Wishlist[/p]
• [p]💬 Join our Discord[/p]
• [p]🐦 Follow @TheSignalGame[/p]
• [p]🌐 goosebyte.games[/p]

[p]Welcome Explorers!
[/p][p]We’re excited to launch our updated Pre-Alpha Playtest for The Signal: Stranded on Sirenis!
This version introduces our newly developed Art Direction, along with an early look at our combat systems — both key changes we’re eager to get your feedback on. [/p][p][/p][p]While this is still a work in progress, it’s a focused step toward refining the game’s core experience![/p][p][/p][h2]Trailer – A Glimpse of the New Art Direction 🎥 [/h2][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]The Signal: Stranded on Sirenis is a single-player survival craft game set on a captivating alien planet that doesn’t want to let you go. You’ll scavenge, build, extract, and survive your way through a strange, sentient world — uncovering its purpose one step at a time. We have big plans for the story, but that’s not the focus just yet. [/p][p][/p][h2]What’s New in This Build🧭 [/h2][p]This Pre-Alpha Playtest gives you a focused look at some key systems and design updates. While it's not the full game, there’s still plenty to dive into. This playtest does not represent the full experience, but rather, is focused on gathering feedback on our recently developed systems. [/p][p][/p][h3]Art & Atmosphere[/h3][p][/p]

• [p]Debut of our new art direction, which defines the visual tone of the game moving forward.[/p]

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Combat & Progression
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• [p]A first pass of our combat system, designed to mix both survival and FPS elements.[/p]
• [p]A very early skill tree prototype to experiment with player playstyle direction.[/p]

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Survival & Exploration[/h3][p][/p]

• [p]Core survival systems like scavenging, crafting, building, and resource gathering are in place.[/p]

• [p]The playable region is a small slice of the Overworld, featuring cliffs, ruins, chasms, waterfalls, alien creatures (both docile and aggressive), and robotic sentries.[/p]
• [p]Dedicated players can unlock a vehicle, with a sneak peek at our customization system.[/p]

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• [p]Estimated playtime: around 2 hours for skilled players — depending on deaths, exploration choices, and optional crafting.[/p]

[p][/p][p]⚠️ This is a Pre-Alpha build. Bugs, crashes, and performance issues may occur — we appreciate your understanding![/p][p][/p][h2]Partnership with Spiral Up Games 🤝 [/h2][p]
We’re also proud to announce our partnership with Spiral Up Games, a global publisher focused on high-quality indie PC titles. Backed by a team with decades of experience in development and marketing, they’ll be helping us bring The Signal to a wider audience.
[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]That’s all for today’s update! We hope you enjoy exploring this new direction for The Signal. Please try the build, share your thoughts in our feedback form, and help us shape what comes next.
[/p][p]If you’d like to stay updated, follow us on social media:[/p]

• [p]Twitter: @TheSignalGame[/p]
• [p]Bluesky: thesignalg.bsky.social[/p]
• [p]TikTok: @TheSignalGame [/p]

[p]— The Signal Dev Team[/p]

[p]Hi everyone,[/p][p]Over the past month, we’ve been focused on improving the core combat experience in The Signal, especially around how it feels to move and shoot in first-person.[/p][p][/p][h2]Why We're Making Changes[/h2][p]The Signal is a narrative-driven game set on an alien planet. Our original vision leaned heavily into puzzle-solving to supplement the environmental storytelling and to support the unfolding mystery of the world. However, after multiple playtests, we realized that the slower gameplay rhythm was detracting from the overall experience, and pulling focus away from the story.[/p][p]The feedback was clear: a snappier, more reactive moment-to-moment experience would better support player immersion and pacing.[/p][p][/p][h2]What We've Changed[/h2][p]To support this shift, we’ve made major updates:[/p]

• [p]Redesigned the animation system to support a more responsive feel.[/p]
• [p]Moved to a more data-driven system for scalability and easier iteration.[/p]
• [p]Reworked enemy AI to add more variety and personality to encounters.[/p]
• [p]Improved terrain navigation and shooting feel to make first-person gameplay more satisfying.[/p]

[p]All of this ties into our renewed focus on making each encounter more dynamic and meaningful.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]World Structure Rework[/h2][p]Throughout our playtests, we also tried several different world structures. The version that resonated most with playtesters—and our team—is one that centers around a single hub area. You’ll build your base here and head out on expeditions from this central location. This setup not only fits our gameplay better, it also aligns more closely with our story direction.
With the world structure design locked in, we finally started working on level design that we intend to carry into the final game. We can’t wait to test this out with players. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]What’s Next?[/h2][p]We're continuing to polish combat and improve overall aesthetics. Our goal is to put together a playable slice that brings everything together for another round of playtesting.[/p][p]If you’d like to take part, head over to our Steam page and click the green Playtest button to sign up:
[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h3]Thanks for the Feedback[/h3][p]Your feedback has been essential in guiding our decisions. Testing early and often helps us stay grounded and avoid tunnel vision. We’re excited to share more soon.[/p][p]If you’d like to stay updated, follow us on social media:[/p]

• [p]Twitter: @TheSignalGame[/p]
• [p]Bluesky: thesignalgame.bsky.social[/p]
• [p]TikTok: @TheSignalGame
  
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[p]— The Signal Dev Team[/p][p]
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