Block Factory News

Hello everyone, we’re excited to announce that the Block Factory playtest is live!

In last week’s blog post we shared what content is available in the playtest. Since then, we have decided to add the following features:

• Challenge Mode: Once you have completed an Island/Level in the Campaign Mode, you will be able to play it in the Challenge Mode. In this mode, speed is key! You will have to deliver a certain amount of each figurine as fast as you can to get a star rank. If you want 3 stars, you will need to optimise your factory!
  
• Tech Tree / Upgrade System: After delivering the first unit of a figurine, your factory will continue to produce more units that will be stored. After delivering X units of a figurine, you will be rewarded with a coin. Coins are used in the Archipelago Menu to buy new machines, upgrade mechanics or improve your production speed.

[h3]Bug reports, Feedback and Suggestions[/h3]
We’ve set up a public bug tracker and suggestions board, Feature Upvote, that allows you to submit any issues you might be experiencing, or suggestions you might like to see added or changed, and vote on them as a community. This gives us a clearer view of how prevalent each issue or idea is and prioritise accordingly.

We love to involve the community in our development, we value all suggestions and feedback as we work together to build a better game.

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


[h3]Content Creators[/h3]
You are free to live stream, record and share videos of the playtest. We would appreciate it if you mention that the build you are playing is a playtest / beta version of Block Factory. Please get in touch with us if you have any questions or requests via Twitter / X or on our Discord server.


[h3]Haven’t signed up yet?[/h3]
For those of you who haven’t signed up yet, don’t worry you haven’t missed out. The playtest will run until September 2nd so don’t forget to request access by signing up on Steam!

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

If you have any questions don’t hesitate to share them in the comments and we’ll try our best to answer them all.

Hello everyone! We’ve been hard at work preparing the Block Factory playtest, and we’re excited to share with you what kind of content you can expect once you gain access.

Let’s dive right in!

In the playtest, you’ll be able to explore the first three levels (Islands) of the Pioneers Land archipelago - one of several archipelagos that will be featured in the final version of the game.

Below, you can see a sneak peek of one of the Islands that will be available in the playtest.

This Diorama has four figurines: Pumpkin, Bluebird, Crow and Scarecrow

The three Islands included in the playtest are: Ocean, Farm, and Pond. Ocean and Farm each feature four figurines, while Pond offers two, all varying in shapes, sizes, and colors for you to build using a wide array of machines.

Here’s a glimpse of some of the figurines from the different Islands: the Turtle from Ocean Island, the Crow from Farm Island, and the Frog from Pond Island.

The scale is different in-game

The figurines available in the playtest are simpler than those found in later levels; expect more challenging content in the full game.

As mentioned earlier, you’ll have access to several machines (because what’s a factory without its machines?) that will become available as you progress. Each machine plays a unique role, allowing you to advance from constructing small figurines to larger, more complex ones that will challenge your puzzle-solving skills!

We can’t wait to open up this playtest to you and would love to hear your thoughts on what we’ve shared in this post. Don’t forget to sign up for the playtest and wishlist Block Factory if you haven't already!

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

Hello everyone!

We've received a few questions from you since we announced Block Factory last week, so we thought it would be a good idea to answer them here.
Feel free to share any other questions you might have in the comments and we'll get back to you as soon as possible!

[h3]What is Block Factory?[/h3]
Block Factory is a production and automation game focusing on creating 3D figurines from building blocks in a factory. Shape your models, design and optimize your assembly lines to bring your creations to life! Developed by OverPowered Team and published by Shiro Unlimited.

[h3]When is the Early Access release date?[/h3]
Q4 2024

[h3]Will there be a demo?[/h3]
Yes, in a couple of months and we’re also planning a playtest so stay tuned!

[h3]Where can I stay up to date with the latest news? [/h3]
Steam, Discord, X/Twitter, Reddit and TikTok.

[h3]What were your inspirations?[/h3]
Of course, top-tier automation games like Shapez and Factorio are among our inspirations. However, we also aimed to appeal to a broader audience, so we drew inspiration from other management games like Dorfromantik and Mini Metro.

[h3]Will it have multiplayer or co-op features?[/h3]
Not at EA launch.

[h3]What are the minimum and recommended system specs to run Block Factory?[/h3]


[h3]What languages will be supported?[/h3]
English, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain), Galician, Russian, Simplified Chinese

[h3]Will mods be supported?[/h3]
No plans for mod support.

[h3]Will Steam Deck or controllers be supported?[/h3]
No plans at this moment in time, but we are open to exploring this depending on the demand.


[h3]Will there be achievements?[/h3]
Yes.

[h3]Can I join a playtest?[/h3]
Yes but your access will not be guaranteed.

[h3]How can I support the development of Block Factory?[/h3]
You can support us by wishlisting the game on Steam, signing up for the playtest and following us on social media.

Hello everyone!

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We are thrilled to have announced Block Factory, a new game from OverPowered Team & Shiro Unlimited. You can wishlist now on Steam and sign up for the playtest!

Block Factory is a production and automation game focused on creating 3D figurines from building blocks. Shape your models, design, and optimize your assembly lines to bring your creations to life!

• Plan and refine your factory layouts and assembly lines for maximum efficiency.
  
• Build and utilize machines to gather, transform, stack, glue, and assemble blocks into charming figurines.
  
• Overcome complex logistics and automate processes from cutting and shaping to painting and mixing colors.
  
• Unlock new technologies and expand your factory's capabilities to enhance production.
  
• Assemble figurines and place them in evolving dioramas that showcase your growing skills.

Stay tuned for more updates, and join us on our social media and forums.

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