Progress Report #2 - January Update: New Area and Points of Interest

[p]Work is progressing nicely on the first major update for Long Drive North. As we move towards the late January update release we wanted to share a first look at some of the new points of interest you'll be exploring and scavenging![/p][p]As previously announced, this update focuses on improving the world and loot balancing. We're also adding a storm difficulty setting, keybinds and controller remapping, improving exploration and more.[/p][p]Please note that all content shown and discussed here is work in progress and may be subject to change.[/p][h2]New Points of Interest (POIs)[/h2][p]As well as surfacing existing POIs more clearly we're also adding a variety of new ones. You'll have to keep an eye out for new locations to explore and scavenge, including the farm, the trailer park and the junkyard![/p][carousel][/carousel][h2]Recipe Sheets[/h2][p]In addition to giving you more to explore we're also making exploration more meaningful. Careful loot rebalancing is a large part of this, ensuring that watching out for POIs and looting them are key to your survival. Another way we're making POI exploration more rewarding is by introducing recipe sheets which you can find - store them in your inventory or stick them on your RV walls as posters.[/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][h2]New Area[/h2][p]A priority for this update is making the world feel more expansive and varied - take a look at the new rocky road area we've been working on![/p][carousel][/carousel][p]We can't wait to get this update in your hands whether you've already begun your roadtrip or you're looking to begin your journey soon! Remember we'll be launching a new demo alongside this update so you can try the newly updated Long Drive North before you buy - plus you'll be able to transfer your save progress over to the game should you pick it up.[/p][p]See you soon![/p]