Primal Planet News

[p]Hey everyone![/p][p]Today I’m bringing you an update that’s been the most requested lately: ⚡ optimisation.[/p][p][/p][h3]🖥️ Tested on Lower-End Machines[/h3][p][/p][p]Thanks to this update, Primal Planet should now run better on lower-end machines — slightly older laptops and PCs should be able to handle the game much more smoothly.[/p][p]I tested the new build on an older laptop, and it ran surprisingly well:[/p]

• [p]OS: Windows 10 64-bit[/p]
• [p]Processor: Intel Core i3-7100U @ 2.40GHz[/p]
• [p]Memory: 6 GB RAM[/p]
• [p]Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620 (Integrated)[/p]
• [p]DirectX: Version 11[/p]

[p]Note: The game was tested on integrated graphics. Performance may vary depending on your setup.[/p][p][/p][p]What’s more:[/p][p][/p][h3]💡 Visual Lighting[/h3][p][/p][p]Primal Planet features a Visual Lighting system that kicks in during sunrise, sunset, and nighttime — casting the world into darkness, while things like fire, glowing objects, and the player light up their surroundings.[/p][p]This adds a lot of atmosphere, but it can also impact performance.[/p][p]To help with that, there’s now an option to disable Visual Lighting in the PC version:
Settings → Accessibility → Visual Lighting (OFF)[/p][p]If you’re on a lower-end machine and still having performance issues, try turning Visual Lighting off to boost your framerate.[/p][p][/p][h3] Previous updates:[/h3][p][/p][p]Since the release of Primal Planet, I’ve published three major updates: [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Thanks for playing and supporting Primal Planet 💚[/p][p]
– Albert van Zyl aka Seethingswarm[/p][p]Developer of Primal Planet[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]Hey everyone! [/p][p]It’s been a month since Primal Planet launched. Thanks so much to everyone who’s been playing, exploring, and sending in feedback. This third update adds a bit more to the late-game: a mysterious new area beyond the portal, new enemies to deal with, and an extension to the ending that gives a little more insight into the aliens. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]🚀 What’s New in This Update!

[/p][p]👽 ALIEN MOON BASE :.:

[/p][p][/p][p]– Albert van Zyl aka Seethingswarm[/p][p]Developer of Primal Planet[/p]

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Hey everyone!
[/p][p]Thank you all for the incredible support since launch. It’s been amazing to see your feedback, the secrets you’ve uncovered, and all the playthroughs popping up. This second update brings a splash of speed and clarity to your journey across Primal Planet, literally. 🐬🌊 Whether you’re still exploring or deep into the late game, this patch adds new ways to move, navigate, and uncover secrets.[/p][p]

🚀 What’s New in This Update![/p][p]

DOLPHIN RIDING! 🐬💨🌊
[/p][p]🐬 Swim up to a dolphin to auto-grab its fin and ride![/p][p]💨 Swim twice as fast[/p][p]｡˚○ No oxygen loss[/p][p]🎮 Full control over movement[/p][p]🌟 Bite with normal attack[/p][p]💦 Let go with roll/dash button[/p][p]🐬 Dolphins can also be found in rare deep locations[/p][p]

MAP IMPROVEMENTS! 🌍🗺️[/p][p]
🤫 Local maps now show how many secrets you’ve found![/p][p]🧭 In addition to your village, lost tribe members, the mountain tribe, underwater alien facility, and your daughter's location, the world map now also shows:
[/p][p]🔑💙 Blue Keycard[/p][p]🔑🍊 Orange Keycard[/p][p]🌀 Portals[/p][p]🏕️ Potential village locations[/p][p]🧩 Connections between different areas[/p][p]🧑‍ Lost vilagers appear on your local map if you're in the same area[/p][p]Note: Many of these only appear after the game's introduction. Before that you can simply follow a question mark or village icon in your local map.

[/p][p]OTHER FIXES AND IMPROVEMENTS[/p][p]
💨 Swim Boosters no longer cause dashing, but still temporarily increase your speed and restore oxygen.[/p][p]🗺️ Fixed an issue where unrevealed maps didn’t show level exits you’d already visited.[/p][p]🚧 Fixed a progression-breaking bug that allowed players to bypass the mountain tribe trap sequence.[/p][p]
That’s all for now! As always, thank you for playing, exploring, and helping shape the world of Primal Planet. If you’ve been enjoying your time in the game, consider leaving a review—it really helps more people discover it. 🦕💚
[/p][p]- Albert van Zyl aka Seethingswarm[/p][p]Developer of Primal Planet[/p]

[p]Hi everyone,

It's been a week since Primal Planet launched, and I’ve been hard at work addressing as many bugs and issues as possible. I’ve been reading through all of your feedback and suggestions. Thank you so much for supporting the game and helping me make it better. I truly appreciate it.

I’m not done yet, but I wanted to push out a patch that tackles the most critical issues first. Here’s what’s been fixed and improved in this update:


FIXES AND IMPROVEMENTS

🏆 ACHIEVEMENTS
Steam achievements unlock instantly, instead of delayed.

🐈 METTE THE CAT
Fixed an issue where Mette doesn't follow the player and prevent an achievement from unlocking.

🕹 SAVING CUSTOM CONTROLS
Fixed control customization where buttons for "Use Item" and "Browse Items" didn't get saved.

🗺 MISSING MAP ICON
Added a missing portal icon on the map for Palmcrest Cove.

💥 GROUND SLAM
Fixed in issue where the groundslam effect still happens after the move has been interrupted.

🌊 SWIMMING
Fixed an issue where you daughter can appear on your back while underwater, even though she shouldn't be there.

💔 HURTING
Fixed in issue where the player can get hurt during certain cutscenes.

⛔ YOU SHALL NOT PASS
Fixed a part where the player could get through where they shouldn't.

💨 SWIM BOOSTERS
Swim Boosters restore your oxygen now.

⚔ MELEE ATTACKS
Fixed an issue where on some devices the player's melee attacks do no damage.


Thanks again for playing, reporting bugs, and sharing your thoughts. I’ve got more updates planned, so stay tuned, and keep sending that feedback!

If this patch improved your experience or fixed an issue you had, it would mean a lot if you’d consider updating your review, or leaving one if you haven’t yet. Every bit of support helps, especially as a solo dev!

—Seethingswarm
Developer of Primal Planet
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[p]Hey everyone![/p][p]Just a quick note to let you know that Primal Planet is now officially Steam Deck Verified! You can now enjoy the full experience of the game on the go or from your couch.[/p][p]Everything should work fine and run smoothly — but if you're playing on Deck, I’d love to hear how it’s working for you.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Thanks for all the support! Also, just a reminder — you’re very welcome to join my Discord, where you can share feedback, chat with others, or just say hi! And now, back to fixing all the issues you’ve reported to me so far.[/p][p][/p][p]See you soon,[/p][p]—Seethingswarm
Primal Planet’s developer[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]