Preparing for 1.0!

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Release Date: TBD but very likely this year and sooner rather than later[/p][p][/p][p]You may have noticed that updates are coming out less frequently. We have begun focusing on larger, feature rich content now that most of the issues have been ironed out. I wanted to take a moment and let you know what we have going on as we prepare for the 1.0 Full launch!

Xbox Release
- We have officially been approved to release on our first console!

Controller and UI Changes[/p][p]Massive changes happened on the controller front in a ninja update. We have heard the communities concerns and made sweeping changes to QOL for the UI and ensuring a modern control scheme (Cough... A/B changes). The 1.0 update will come with more fixes and changes ensuring our Steam Deck and controller users are comfortable.

Modern UI Help Hints
To assist in know what you can do, a mini UI pop-up will appear with all possible actions. Know exactly when you can interact, know exactly what you can do as well.

Tutorial Improvements
One of the latest patches helps walk you through how the game functions without feeling to hand-holdy. For the new upcoming features, we will have a dedicated but optional side quests to ease you into the deeper mechanics on the farming side that are coming. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Monsters[/p][p]5 new monsters incoming! 2 dedicated evolution lines and a new evolution for Lumibot themed around the season.[/p][p][/p][p]More Object Rotations[/p][p]A few have stated wishing for more decoration rotations. Any object that can reasonably be rotated, can now rotate for better farm customization. New decoration items, including a much needed light source have been added as well.[/p][p][/p][p]Farm Room System[/p][p]For those that have played Dragon Quest Builders, you know. Special areas can be created designating it a room by boxing it in with fencing or walls. From bedroom, to bathrooms or even a gym area, gain perks and give your monsters more meaning on the farm. [/p][p][/p][p]New Farming Questline[/p][p]To help guide you through the room system, Lumino will now assist in a dedicated side quest line to improve your farm[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]As all gamers and developers know, a game can only keep updating if it's profitable (or the dev can keep the lights on). For transperancy, the EA launch and months since then have declined ːsteamsadː, not doing as well as hoped. I refuse to be that developer that leaves a game in a sad early access state however and wanted this 1.0 to address all concerns and give more features to you.[/p][p][/p][p]Fingers are crossed that the full launch, coupled with the Xbox port, large features and concerns fixed, that all will go well. If it does let's explore what could be added! [/p][p][/p][p]Online Multiplayer Co-op[/p][p]I have already tested the waters on this and it is ABSOLUTELY within my capabilities. During testing I was able to connect 2 devices, load in the players and have them move around. It's a rather large feature however, easily 2 months to make perfect. There are a ton of things to account for really. [/p][p][/p][p]Relationships[/p][p]A much requested feature and also totally possible. There are NPCs already set up in the 7 towns ready to fall in love with. We would add new schedules, new dialog and set them up on the farm with you[/p][p]
Map / Story Expansions[/p][p]It goes without saying that the story would become much larger! New regions, new towns, new NPCs and more quests to keep your story going... forever if possible. Goals right. [/p][p][/p][p]With these of course come more items, more monsters, more decorations etc. [/p][p]Please let me know what you think in the comments![/p][p]If you haven't yet, we having a thriving community on Discord as well where we decide features in polls and discuss what's next. Join Discord[/p]