, we are excited to finally share our feature lineup with you! As always, this update comes with a
, so you can follow our progress step by step.
[h2]>> Visit the Roadmap here <
Upcoming Early Access 0.2.2.0 Update
[h2]General[/h2]
- An issue with the game being too dark will be fixed
- Steam Cloud Save support will be added
- New sound effects will be introduced
- The UI for processing will be updated
- A general UI overhaul will be carried out
- The inbox icon and UI will be refreshed
- Player Creator UI will receive improvements
[h2]Maps[/h2]
- The job board will be overhauled
- A floating character issue will be fixed
- Mining/collecting will be reworked
- A value save function between maps will be added
- Fertilizer usability will be implemented
[h2]Functions[/h2]
- A player run toggle will be introduced
[h2]Animations & 3D[/h2]
- Tack for Kingston will be overhauled and improved
- Tack for Kentucky will be overhauled and improved
- Tack for L’Aquila will be overhauled and improved
- New animation changes for the character creator will be added
- A chopped tree model and animation will be introduced
- Pickaxe and axe animations and models will be reworked
- New trees and vegetation will be added
- A new pinboard model will be included
[h2]Horses[/h2]
- Fatigue will be displayed starting at 0 (instead of only at 20)
- Horse poop amounts will be reduced
- Two name text boxes + a show name option for horses will be added
- Bonding XP gain will be increased
- The untack area for front boots will be adjusted to the middle horse area
- Fatigue will rise faster
[h2]Other[/h2]
- German translation fixes will be applied
This patch will refine core systems, improve usability, and polish many visual and gameplay elements to make the experience smoother and more enjoyable.
The big Early Access 0.3.0.0 Update
[h2]General[/h2]
- Show Jumping Competitions: Players will be able to participate in show jumping events to earn money and prizes with their horses.
- Riding Lessons (Tutorials): A structured introduction to the riding system will help new players become familiar with horse handling and controls.
[h2]Multiplayer[/h2]
- Ongoing work will improve latency issues during horse jumping, ensuring smoother and more responsive multiplayer experiences.
[h2]Maps[/h2]
- Campground Rework & Expansion: A refreshed design with expanded areas for exploration and activities will be introduced.
[h2]Functions[/h2]
- Horse Ability System Overhaul: The system will be redesigned for more dynamic progression, giving players greater freedom in training their horses.
- Riding Controls Update: Handling will be improved for more intuitive and responsive riding.
- Visual Breed Shapes: Distinctive body shapes for each horse breed will be added.
- Horse AI Overhaul, including:
- Random pasture roaming will be improved
- Grazing behavior will be enhanced
- Eating & drinking in pastures will be added
- Herd behavior and social interactions will be introduced
- Horses will use sheds for shelter
- Horses will clean each other
- Player and horse perception will be upgraded
- Horse Hair Growth & Coat Clipping: Natural hair growth over time and coat clipping will be implemented.
[h2]Animations & 3D[/h2]
- Horse Animations for the new Horse Model:
- Walk, trot, canter, gallop
- Jumping
- Leg-yield (left & right)
- Halts & turns
- Interactions, idles, pasture, and stall animations
- New Horse Model Finalization will be completed
- Breed Shape Finalization:
- Arabian
- Shire Horse
- Marwari
- Mustang
- Friesian
- Andalusian
- Fjord
- Haflinger
- Quarter Horse
- Tack Mesh Refitting: Tack will properly fit across all breed shapes.
- New Horse Manes & Tails:
- Buttoned, straight, wavy, braided styles
- Thick mane & tail variations
[h2]Horses[/h2]
- New Horse Textures:
- Normal maps
- Base coat layers & expanded coat colors
- Mane, tail, feathering, and beards
- Horse Coat DNA System (Early Stages): Work will begin to lay the groundwork for future breeding mechanics.
[h2]Other[/h2]
- Steam Test Branch Setup: A dedicated testing branch for community feedback will be introduced before official releases.
This update will represent one of the biggest steps forward in making the horse world more dynamic, immersive, and realistic. Thank you for supporting development, your feedback helps shape every patch!