NODE News

It’s been a few months since NODE’s first demo release. Since then, we’ve been quietly working, tweaking, testing, and tuning. Now that NODE is entering its polishing phase, it’s time to update the demo to better reflect where the game currently stands.

The demo is temporarily unavailable on Steam while we roll out this updated version. We know some of you were hoping to try it or revisit it sooner, and we appreciate your patience. It’ll be back, better than ever.

[h2]🧠 Save Progress That Carries Over[/h2]

The biggest change? You can now carry your save file from the demo into the full game. Whether you like playing in long sessions or short bursts, NODE will meet you where you are. Start now, pick up later, your progress stays with you.

[h2]🖼️ Visual Upgrades You Can Feel[/h2]

Every level in NODE was crafted with the story in mind. This update brings the earlier sections up to the visual fidelity of the rest. Atmosphere, lighting, and detail now better match the game’s tone. And yes, we’ve been squashing FPS drops along the way.



[h2]⏱️ Gameplay That Feels Just Right[/h2]

Things play smoother now. We’ve added quality-of-life updates:

• Adjust game speed to skip downtime
  
• Pause the timeline to read moments with precision
  
• See exact second values instead of vague bars
  

More control = more satisfying problem-solving.

[h2]📘 Smarter Onboarding[/h2]

New to NODE? The updated intro includes helpful guidance for first-time players. It’s subtle, but effective. No hand-holding. Just what you need, when you need it.

[h2]🖥️ Polished UI, No Matter How You Play[/h2]

We’ve overhauled the interface for clarity and comfort, whether you’re on a keyboard or gamepad. Smoother button feedback. Cleaner sound design. Small details, big difference.

NODE’s world has always been about precision and curiosity, and we’ve tried to carry that mindset into every update. Thanks to everyone who played the first version of the demo. Your feedback shaped this.

We’re making more improvements behind the scenes, stay tuned for the updated demo, coming soon.
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We are thrilled to announce that NODE was selected as a finalist in both the "Best Indie Game" and "Innovation Award" categories for GDWC 2024 and we're proud to share that NODE won the Best Indie Game award!

Thank you for your support, and we can't wait for you to experience NODE. Don't forget to add it to your wishlist!

Hello Gamers,

We are thrilled to announce that our game is now fully localized in both Portuguese (Brazil) and Simplified Chinese! This means that you can now enjoy the immersive experience of our game in your native language. Try it today in our Demo.

Why Localization Matters:
We understand the importance of playing games in your own language. It enhances the enjoyment and connection to the story and gameplay. By adding these languages, we hope to bring our game closer to our global community and make it accessible to more players around the world.

Join the Conversation:
We invite you to join our forums and Discord server to share your feedback on the new localizations. Your input is invaluable as we continue to improve and expand our game.

Thank you for your continued support. We hope you enjoy playing in your preferred language!

Happy Gaming!

Thanks to all the players for your feedback and bug reporting. We hope these changes make your journey "easier" :)

New Features added:
- Now the Timeline has a Marker that remains at the point of the sequence when you die or you press Reset. This will give you a permanent place of reference to adjust your sequence until you execute it again.
- While the Timeline executes you can hold "F" or the Left button on your Controller to accelerate time and skip forward the parts of the solution you don't need to adjust.

Bug fixed:
- The map no longer drifts when additional controllers and joysticks are connected.
- The Idle pose of the character returns to its normal state after resetting while colliding with something.
- Fixed some rare cases where the execution of the same commands yields a different result.
- The Commands duration can no longer be altered using the keyboard while the Timeline executes.
- Fixed an issue that was contributing to frame drops while loading levels.

This Saturday, NODE is making its grand debut at Future of Play! To celebrate, we're thrilled to release a Demo for the event. Dive in, explore, and get an exclusive sneak peek at what’s in store!

But that’s not all! Join us for a commented streaming playthrough with the developers. Get insider insights, and see NODE like never before!

We can't wait for you to experience it. Your feedback and comments mean the world to us, so be sure to share your thoughts!

Loved the demo? Add NODE to your Wishlist – it helps us out a ton and keeps you in the loop for all future updates!

Thank you for joining us on this journey!