Windblown | A look at the horizon (and the clouds!)

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We hope you've all had an awesome start to the year! We've been working tirelessly over the the recent months, and we are cooking up some really cool stuff that we think you're going to love.

Soooo... we wanted to peel back the curtain and show you exactly what we’re tinkering with right now!
[/p][p][/p][p]A big ask from the Community has actually been for a quick way to see your surroundings during a run. We know we have a bunch of completionists out there who'll who want to scour every last inch of a biome, just in case they miss a waterfall that ABSOLUTELY DOES NOT hide a secret behind it. [/p][p][/p][p]We’re experimenting with new UI concepts, including icons for items and... are those teleportation points? We’re still fine-tuning how much info is "too much" info, so we’ll need your eyes on this soon.[/p][p] [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Windblown is all about mayhem and agency, but we’ve been asking ourselves: How can we give you even more freedom without breaking that flow? [/p][p]We’ve been reimagining the "bones" of the game - specifically how biomes are stitched together. This new generation system is a big shift for us, aiming to give you way more choice in how you tackle a run:[/p]

• [p]Do you speedrun straight to the end?[/p]
• [p]Do you veer off-course to hit the shop?[/p]
• [p]Do you hunt for every hidden nook or tackle the boss early?[/p]

[p][/p][p]By pairing this exploration overhaul with the map, we’re trying to transform the world into something far more vast and interconnected. We’re pushing for dramatic verticality, specialized transitions, and layouts that reward a true sense of discovery. We can't wait to see if these new layouts feel as rewarding to you as they do to us.[/p][p][/p][p]It might sound small, but we feel the backdrop of Windblown is the soul of the atmosphere. We’re introducing a new cloud shader to give each biome a more unique, immersive "vibe" as you dash through the sky.[/p][p][/p][h3]Here’s the "Before" 👇[/h3][p][/p][h3]And here’s what we’re seeing in-engine today! 👇[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]We truly want you to feel the vastness and the richness of the world we’re building. By pairing these new layouts with the map and the updated atmosphere, the goal is a multi-layered world that feels larger and more "alive" than ever before.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]We honestly can’t wait to have you jump in and break these systems once they're ready, so we can see how they actually change your adventures. This is just the beginning, we’re already looking ahead to enriching the in-game economy, meta-systems, and so much more. We’re so excited to finally share this journey with you! Let us know what you think, we’d love to do more of these "behind-the-scenes" looks![/p][p][/p][p]And btw, if you'd like to be more involved with the development of Windblown, and chat with other players make sure you join us in the Windblown Discord![/p][p][/p][p]Thank you again for all the feedback, thoughts and love you share with us![/p][p]-MT[/p]