Dev Blog #21 - The Big Moment Approaches
Hello incredible Voyagers! Michael / Spacenorth here, and I'm PUMPED as I write this. We're just days away from some MASSIVE moments for Voyagers of Nera, and I can't wait to share what's coming!
[h2]🚨 MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENTS INCOMING 🚨[/h2]
[h2]New Trailer + Early Access Launch Date Reveal THIS SUNDAY![/h2]
Mark your calendars and set those alarms — Sunday at 12pm PT during the PC Gaming Show, we're dropping a shiny new trailer AND revealing our official launch date!
We've been working on this reveal and demo update for months, and seeing everything come together has been absolutely magical. The trailer showcases so much of what makes Voyagers special — the vibrant world, the spirit magic, the ocean exploration — all polished to a shine.
[h2]Steam NextFest is NEXT WEEK![/h2]
Starting Monday, we'll be part of Steam NextFest with our most ambitious demo update ever. But this isn't just about the demo...
[h2]First Ever Twitch Drops! (June 9–16)[/h2]
That's right — we're doing our very first Twitch Drops campaign! Watch participating streamers play Voyagers during NextFest week and earn exclusive in-game rewards. More details coming soon!
[h2]We Need Your Help! 🙋♀️🙋♂️[/h2]
These next two weeks are absolutely crucial for getting Voyagers in front of new players, and YOU can make the difference:
Every share, every recommendation, every "hey you should check this out" helps more people discover the magic of Nera. We're a small indie team, so your enthusiasm literally fuels our reach!
To celebrate the launch of our Steam Next Fest Demo, we're giving away 1 Steam Game of Your Choice (up to $100 value) to 3 lucky winners! Enter here.
[h2]The "Giant Demo Update" 🌊[/h2]
Dropping on Steam June 6th, this update is absolutely massive. We're talking about the most polished, feature-complete version of Voyagers that's ever been publicly available.
[h2]Localization Goes Global! 🌍[/h2]
We've added support for SEVEN new languages:
Huge thanks to our amazing community translators who helped make this possible (looking at our Spanish-speaking friends, Alicantina, Deywark, and Violeta)!
[h2]📷 Photo Mode Has Arrived![/h2]
Remember those stunning photo contest entries? Now EVERYONE can capture those perfect moments with our brand new Photo Mode! Adjust angles, apply filters, and share your most epic adventures across the seas of Nera.
[h2]Combat Overhaul ⚔️[/h2]
We've completely overhauled combat to feel more intentional and engaging (incorporating a lot of your feedback!):
We can’t wait to hear what you think about all the changes!
[h2]Audio & Music Explosion 🎵[/h2]
Finally! We've added layers of audio and music that bring Nera to life:
[h2]On the Performance Grind 🧈[/h2]
We've spent countless hours optimizing to make sure Voyagers runs smoooooth(er) on a wide range of hardware. Better framerates, reduced hitches, faster loading — the technical foundation is solid.
Full patch notes available here: Patch Notes
[h2]The Moment We've All Been Working Toward[/h2]
These past months of alpha testing, feedback gathering, and relentless polishing have all been building to this moment. NextFest represents our biggest opportunity yet to show the world what Voyagers of Nera is all about.
But more than that — this is OUR moment. The passionate community that's been with us through early development, providing feedback, sharing enthusiasm, creating amazing content. You've helped shape this game into something truly special.
Let's make these two weeks count!
– Michael and the Treehouse Team
P.S. – Sunday can't come fast enough. The launch date reveal is going to be SICK. 😉
[h2]🚨 MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENTS INCOMING 🚨[/h2]
[h2]New Trailer + Early Access Launch Date Reveal THIS SUNDAY![/h2]
Mark your calendars and set those alarms — Sunday at 12pm PT during the PC Gaming Show, we're dropping a shiny new trailer AND revealing our official launch date!
We've been working on this reveal and demo update for months, and seeing everything come together has been absolutely magical. The trailer showcases so much of what makes Voyagers special — the vibrant world, the spirit magic, the ocean exploration — all polished to a shine.
[h2]Steam NextFest is NEXT WEEK![/h2]
Starting Monday, we'll be part of Steam NextFest with our most ambitious demo update ever. But this isn't just about the demo...
[h2]First Ever Twitch Drops! (June 9–16)[/h2]
That's right — we're doing our very first Twitch Drops campaign! Watch participating streamers play Voyagers during NextFest week and earn exclusive in-game rewards. More details coming soon!
[h2]We Need Your Help! 🙋♀️🙋♂️[/h2]
These next two weeks are absolutely crucial for getting Voyagers in front of new players, and YOU can make the difference:
- Invite your friends to try the demo during NextFest
- Share our posts on social media (Twitter, Reddit, Discord servers — anywhere!)
- Enter our new Gleam campaigns for chances to win free copies of the game
- Just talk about the game — word of mouth is incredibly powerful!
Every share, every recommendation, every "hey you should check this out" helps more people discover the magic of Nera. We're a small indie team, so your enthusiasm literally fuels our reach!
To celebrate the launch of our Steam Next Fest Demo, we're giving away 1 Steam Game of Your Choice (up to $100 value) to 3 lucky winners! Enter here.
[h2]The "Giant Demo Update" 🌊[/h2]
Dropping on Steam June 6th, this update is absolutely massive. We're talking about the most polished, feature-complete version of Voyagers that's ever been publicly available.
[h2]Localization Goes Global! 🌍[/h2]
We've added support for SEVEN new languages:
- Chinese (Simplified)
- French
- German
- Japanese
- Korean
- Portuguese
- Spanish
Huge thanks to our amazing community translators who helped make this possible (looking at our Spanish-speaking friends, Alicantina, Deywark, and Violeta)!
[h2]📷 Photo Mode Has Arrived![/h2]
Remember those stunning photo contest entries? Now EVERYONE can capture those perfect moments with our brand new Photo Mode! Adjust angles, apply filters, and share your most epic adventures across the seas of Nera.
[h2]Combat Overhaul ⚔️[/h2]
We've completely overhauled combat to feel more intentional and engaging (incorporating a lot of your feedback!):
- Slower combat feel to make dodging and striking enemies feel more impactful
- Enemy hit telegraphs so you can read and react to attacks
- Stun animations that give satisfying feedback when you land hits
- Improved enemy targeting so they space out their attacks while still presenting a challenge
- Attack responsiveness pass for snappier attacks that better follow fast movements, and hit when you expect to
We can’t wait to hear what you think about all the changes!
[h2]Audio & Music Explosion 🎵[/h2]
Finally! We've added layers of audio and music that bring Nera to life:
- Ambient ocean sounds that change with weather and time of day
- Spirit magic audio that makes casting abilities feel powerful
- Musical themes that shift as you explore different biomes
- Combat audio that makes every clash feel impactful
[h2]On the Performance Grind 🧈[/h2]
We've spent countless hours optimizing to make sure Voyagers runs smoooooth(er) on a wide range of hardware. Better framerates, reduced hitches, faster loading — the technical foundation is solid.
Full patch notes available here: Patch Notes
[h2]The Moment We've All Been Working Toward[/h2]
These past months of alpha testing, feedback gathering, and relentless polishing have all been building to this moment. NextFest represents our biggest opportunity yet to show the world what Voyagers of Nera is all about.
But more than that — this is OUR moment. The passionate community that's been with us through early development, providing feedback, sharing enthusiasm, creating amazing content. You've helped shape this game into something truly special.
Let's make these two weeks count!
– Michael and the Treehouse Team
P.S. – Sunday can't come fast enough. The launch date reveal is going to be SICK. 😉