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Testing a livestream!

Just testing out Steam livestreaming :-)

Adaptory: Livestream & developer Q&A #2

Join Jevon Wright (Adaptory developer) and a special guest as they play the latest version of Adaptory, live!

Learn more about the game, ask questions with the team, deep dive into some of its simulations and mechanics, and get a sneak peek at what will be coming after the game's Steam Next Fest demo.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2201620/Adaptory/

Steam Next Fest demo now live!

The Steam Next Fest demo for Adaptory is LIVE!! 🥳 You can download your free copy of the game on Steam now.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2201620/Adaptory/

Full patch notes are listed below.

This version has been heavily tested but there may still be bugs, crashes, and unexpected behaviour. Please continue sending through bug reports, feedback, and ideas, as we’ll be working on polish and tweaks over the next week. A huge, huge thanks to everyone who has played an early build 🥰

As mentioned in the [url=https://stormcloak.games/2024/01/29/steam-next-festSteam Next Fest plan, the plan is to keep this demo up beyond the festival, but I might need to turn it off if something unexpected occurs. So download a copy today, and please let us know what you think!

[h3]Voices[/h3]

In the demo, your explorers can now express themselves! They’ll make adorable noises when sleeping, digging, carrying, building, having conversations, or any other number of actions.

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[h3]Overlay selection bar[/h3]

Adaptory is a complex game with multiple simulations all working together to create emergent gameplay. To see what’s going on, you can use overlays to show different views of your base, such as the new breathability overlay in the game:

The new breathability overlay

The selection bar also shows some of the systems and layers that will be coming in future releases.

[h3]Revamped power systems[/h3]

All powered buildings have been improved. Batteries last longer, lights use less power, and stored power is now measured in Wd (Watt-days). I’ve also fixed it so you can’t get infinite power from a light. 😉

Steam Next Fest – what's happening

Adaptory is coming to Steam Next Fest next week! Here's what will be happening (all times are in PST).

[h2]Today[/h2]

If you haven’t already seen the video, there’s a brand new trailer, just for Next Fest:

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The Adaptory Steam page has also had an overhaul, with new text, GIFs, and screenshots. I’m in the process of getting the page translated to a number of different languages, as well. (The demo will only be available in English, but I want to make it clear the full game will be localised!)

[h2]Wed 31 January, 2pm PST[/h2]

Jevon is going to try her first ever dev livestream on Twitch! This is going to be a real experiment, not exactly sure how this will go 😀

[h2]Thu 1 February, 4pm PST[/h2]

Adaptory’s Demo will be released on Steam, and anyone can download a copy and play it for free! 🥳

The version we’ll be releasing next week has new systems, content, and heaps of bug fixes. There are no limitations in this demo; you can play for as long as you want, but this version will only be released on Steam.

[h2]Mon 5 February, 2pm PST[/h2]

Steam Next Fest launches today at 10am PST. We will also be livestreaming the game later that day at 10am PST. This stream is going to be featured across all of Steam! I’ll be playing the game with special guest and friend ThisIsRubyOK, showing off some of the new systems, and answering questions. Come join in and say hi!!

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2201620/view/3978435073801534645

[h2]Wed 7 February, 8am PST[/h2]

We'll also be doing another livestream this day, at 5pm CEST, with another special guest. This stream is also going to be featured across all of Steam – so come on in and say hi again!

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2201620/view/4021219904157277531

[h2]Mon 12 February, 10am PST[/h2]

Steam Next Fest ends at 10am, but I'm planning to keep the Steam Demo live after this date. I may need to turn it off if something unexpected occurs.

We’ll then have a bit of a breather, review all of the feedback, and maybe make an announcement of the Early Access release date?!

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A huge, huge thank you to everyone who has played any version of Adaptory over the last two years, provided feedback, bug reports, and support – especially everyone in the Adaptory discord and friends from NZGDA. The game feels really polished compared to a year ago and I am nervous and excited to share it with the world 😊

Adaptory: Livestream & developer Q&A

Join Jevon Wright (Adaptory developer) and a special guest as they play in Adaptory's first ever livestream!

Learn more about the game, ask questions with the team, deep dive into some of its simulations and mechanics, and get a sneak peek at some of the new art and systems coming to the game's demo for Steam Next Fest.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2201620/Adaptory/