Dev Update #9 - Approaching the finishing line

We present you with a most ceremonious "boo 👻" from us. Contrary to what the season would demand from us, we are NOT here to scare you. We only bring the good stuff here.

We're approaching the finishing line of the development of Oppidum. Yes, it's real, it's happening! We haven't been exactly quiet about it, but it's time we gear up for the release, which is happening sooner than you might think. While we still keep it shush for now, let's talk about a few things in the meantime.

[h3]So... what about a demo?[/h3]

Given the recent Next Fest, we want to address the topic of demos and why you haven't seen one in a while.

Development on Oppidum is going really well and has been since we started. We're incredibly happy with how far we've come in roughly two years of work. We've found a pace that works for us, and we're pushing hard to maintain it so you can play Oppidum as soon as possible. However, this also means that shifting our focus to anything else would likely disrupt that momentum.

Releasing a demo for an open-world game like ours would require reallocating resources toward its development. We want to provide the best experience possible, and that means polishing everything in the demo, preparing to address any issues you encounter, and ensuring a smooth experience overall. In short, we'd have to pause core development and focus entirely on a small section of Oppidum for the demo. On top of that, we're also considering how to select the best portion of the game to represent the full Oppidum experience.

Does this mean there will never be another demo or beta test? Absolutely not. We're still exploring ways to let you try Oppidum in its current state. The game is already a delight for fans of survival, adventure, and story-rich experiences. We're still adding the final touches, since Oppidum will have a full-release. For those of you who were worried about an early-access, you can stop worrying now!

Rest assured, we're committed to finding solutions. We're beyond excited for you to play the game. In the meantime, here's a comparison showing how Oppidum looked in early 2023 versus how it looks now, so you can see what our development process has achieved. We hope you're as excited about it as we are.

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[h3]Less talk, more show[/h3]

I'll admit that was a really long wall of text, so let me compensate that, and show you a few bits of newly added stuff, so I can further prove my point for our working philosophy:

We've changed the look of the water!
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There's a whole new swamp area.

We've rehashed every hairstyle in the game and added the option to choose two colors.
Let's not forget horses!

[h3]How long until release?[/h3]

That's a great question, and we’re almost ready to answer it! In fact, we’re working on an announcement that will give you the details, and we want to do it right, with plenty of fireworks.

So, if you haven’t already, now is the perfect time to join our Discord, spread the word about the game, and invite your friends to join the community!

In the meantime, we're gonna get right back at work. We once again want to thank you for your support, and for getting this far with us. We can't wait to share the world of Oppidum with all of you!

See you soon!