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Dev Update #4 - Dressing up the world of Oppidum

[h3]Hey scouts!
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It's been a while since we updated you on the development of Oppidum. We're very happy to say it's all coming along nicely, and progress has been getting surreal!
These past weeks, we have been getting up together to play the most recent builds of the game, and we're having a lot of fun. It's really interesting to see how each of us play Oppidum and discover it from the point of view of a player 😁 let us know if you'd like us to share some moments from these gaming sessions! Obviously, there will be no spoilers 😉



Let's talk about what we've been focusing on recently. It's actually a pretty long list, but we wanted to talk a bit about how we are getting the world ready to look the part. Or, as we like to call it, 'dress up the world'.



Up until this point, you've mostly seen Insule as a lush island, filled with forests, rich in resources and wildlife. But that's not all there is to the island. At all!
If you played the demo or have been watching our videos on social media, you've definitely noticed the ruins scattered around the world.
So far, this has been a hint of the story that's behind the island, but we've always intended to take this up a notch. Insule is not just sprinkled with history, but brimming with it.



This is not only important to give you the proper sense that you're stepping on some ancient land, it also gives you landmarks.
These ruins can be seen from a distance, they might look inviting or challenging.
We want you to spot them from afar and wonder to yourself what kind of secrets might be hiding there. Level design for a mostly open world can get tricky, and this is one of the ways we approach it!



Of course, this also serves some storytelling purposes. Insule is not just a place of ancient history, but also modern. It's interesting to see how the current inhabitants of the land interact with its past, don't you think? 😉

Oppidum Demo play session!

[h3]The Demo is available for you to play only until Feb 12th![/h3]

Experience some of the first few hours of the game, including a good part of the map to explore, many stories to discover and yes, multiplayer! There's so much to explore, from the game's story to the world of Insule, and we hope you enjoy it and look forward the full release after this exclusive taste!

Don't forget to let us know any feedback you may have about the demo. We've been fine tuning this version with the help of our community, and they'll be really happy to hear how much you enjoyed it. You can leave us your feedback on our Discord server.

Oppidum Demo play session!

[h3]The Demo is available for you to play only until Feb 12th![/h3]

Experience some of the first few hours of the game, including a good part of the map to explore, many stories to discover and yes, multiplayer! There's so much to explore, from the game's story to the world of Insule, and we hope you enjoy it and look forward the full release after this exclusive taste!

You want to know more? Ask about it! You've got any feedback? We'll be taking notes.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2115760/Oppidum/

Also, you can leave us your feedback on our Discord server or join us to chat with the community.

Oppidum Demo play session!

[h3]The Demo is available for you to play only until Feb 12th![/h3]

Experience some of the first few hours of the game, including a good part of the map to explore, many stories to discover and yes, multiplayer! There's so much to explore, from the game's story to the world of Insule, and we hope you enjoy it and look forward the full release after this exclusive taste!

You want to know more? Ask about it! You've got any feedback? We'll be taking notes.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2115760/Oppidum/

Also, you can leave us your feedback on our Discord server or join us to chat with the community.

Patch Notes Demo version 0.8.2b

Hey! We're releasing a patch for the Oppidum Demo that fixes a couple issues some of you were experiencing, as well as adding some nice improvements for a better experience. The servers will be under maintenance for a short while that shouldn't last more than a couple minutes!

  • You can now see your party members creating their character in real time during the character creation screen.
  • Dialogues with NPCs triggered by other players now appear marked by their favorite color to let you know you're not controlling the dialogue.
  • Fixed an issue where you couldn't move your camera with your mouse while in target mode, despite the existing setting that allowed it.
  • Fixed connection problems in certain circumstances.


Please, make sure to keep the Oppidum demo updated, and don't hesitate to contact us on the official Demo Feedback thread or on our Discord Server. Keep enjoying the demo!

—EP Games 🍃