Block Factory News

Hello everyone!

We’re thrilled to announce that the Block Factory demo is now available for you to download and play!



In this demo, you’ll have access to the first two levels, Ocean and Farm, from the Pioneers Land archipelago - just one of the many level groups featured in the final game. Each level includes four unique figurines with varying shapes, sizes, and colours for you to construct using an array of machines.

The figurines in this demo are simpler compared to those in later levels, so you can expect more complex and challenging builds in the full version of the game.

For those who participated in the playtest, we’ve implemented several changes based on your feedback. We focused on quality of life improvements, most notably revamped keybinds and hotkeys.

Additionally, we’re excited to announce that the Creative Mode will be added to the demo in a future update. The figurine editor that will allow you to design and build your own creations. You’ll also be able to share them with friends and fellow block enthusiasts. So stay tuned!

You can also join our Discord to discuss your ideas with us and other players!

Don’t forget to wishlist Block Factory if you enjoy your time playing the demo!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2827680/Block_Factory/

Hello everyone!

The Block Factory playtest has now ended, stay tuned for some exciting news coming in the next couple of days!

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Hello everyone!

We wanted to give you a quick update: the Block Factory playtest will be concluding next Monday (16/09). All new requests to access the playtest will be accepted before the weekend.

A huge thank you to everyone (almost 1000 people!) who participated over the past three weeks! Your feedback has been incredibly valuable to our development team, helping shape the future of Block Factory.

Stay tuned for some exciting news coming your way next week!

Hello everyone!

We have now released our first major update for the Block Factory playtest. This update is shaped by the feedback and suggestions you’ve shared on Feature Upvote (our public board). It brings a number of major changes to the game thanks to the insights we’ve gathered since the playtest began!

Invites have been sent to all who have applied to participate, don’t forget to request access if you haven’t already!

Save files have been wiped and all progress has been reset.

Check out the full changelist here:

[h3]New content[/h3]

• New level: Dinner
  
• New figurines:
  
  • Tuna Sushi
    
  • Omelette Sushi
    
  • Egg
• New machines:
  
  • Rounder. Use a Rounder to modify pieces and give them a smooth finish.
    
  • Bleacher. Paint any block white without dyes.
    
  • Burner. Paint any block black without dyes.
    
  • Double Cutter. This machine allows you to keep both sides of a cut figure, enabling recycling of materials. It must be unlocked through the Upgrades Menu.

[h3]User Interface & Usability Improvements[/h3]

• The tutorial now has a button to better guide you through the steps.
  
• Added visual Hotkeys throughout the UI to help you navigate the game with more ease.
  
• If you click on the side panel "Complete Diorama" when you deliver all the figurines, it will now open the Diorama Window instead of centering the Diorama on screen.
  
• Added a Top View (Hotkey "T") feature to give a new perspective to the game, letting you see all machines properly without them hiding behind others.
  
• Dragging the camera with the mouse will now more accurately keep the floor under the mouse in place.
  
• Camera rotation now follows your mouse instead of setting a constant rotating speed.

[h3]Machine & Conveyor Mechanics[/h3]

• Machine speed is now represented in Units Per Second (u/s) to calculate optimal machine placement more easily.
  
• Most machine speeds have been tweaked to align with Piece and Dye Dispensers output speeds (1 u/s).
  
• Conveyors now behave more smoothly.
  
• Conveyors auto-connect to machines and other conveyors when placed adjacent to them.
  
• Teleporters now have a brief delay when receiving a piece for the first time, matching the time it takes a conveyor to move that piece from TP-input to TP-output.
  
• Subsequent pieces are teleported at the same rate as a conveyor (4 u/s).
  
• When making a big selection, the Machine Actions menu now appears on screen, even if the selection area was previously off-screen.

[h3]Upgrades & Machines[/h3]

• The Upgrade System of the Island Menu has been improved with the following changes:
  
  • Added visual representation for each unlockable machine.
    
  • Easier navigation and understanding of the upgrade section.
    
  • Upgrade costs have been tweaked so you can upgrade more items.

[h3]Bug Fixes & Performance[/h3]

• Fixed several reported minor bugs and softlock issues.

Thank you all for your feedback and suggestions, we can't wait to hear your thoughts and feedback on this update!

Hello everyone!

We’d love to hear your thoughts on the playtest so far. If you have a few minutes, please take the time to fill out our player satisfaction survey. Your feedback is invaluable and will help us enhance the overall experience for everyone!

Survey

Our first update for the Block Factory playtest will be released later this week. This update is shaped by the feedback and suggestions you’ve shared on Feature Upvote (our public board) and through the insights we’ve gathered since the playtest began.

A lot of your feedback has focused on key areas like the tutorial, user interface, user experience, and controls. So, you can expect most of the changes to target these elements. We’ll be sharing a detailed change log once the update goes live later this week.

Additionally, this update will introduce a new level featuring three brand-new figurines. Stay tuned for more details as we reveal the new content. Bonus points if you can guess the theme!

Don’t forget to sign up for the playtest if you haven’t, the plan is to accept everyone on the waiting list once the new update is live!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2827680/Block_Factory/