Log Away News

[p]We have some big news to share today! Log Away is getting some new features, multilingual support, and, as a result, a slight release delay from July to August, with the exact date to be revealed soon.[/p][p]We've decided to move the release to have enough time to implement new features and improve and polish the entire experience. As always, we want to deliver the best possible game![/p][h3]The Coziness System and Voice Overs[/h3][p]We're hard at work to implement a new feature: the Coziness System! It deepens the game’s immersive charm by acting as a "thermometer" that measures how cozy your retreat is by considering how many objects you're placing and, more importantly, where you're placing them and if they match the objects in their vicinity to create a cozy synergy. For example, you'd agree that placing dozens of chairs or planting a tree indoors doesn't make a cabin cozy, right? The system makes sure you're on the right path to achieving higher coziness, and it rewards you when you succeed. It's there, but it's subtle, and it acts as a dear friend that wants you the best.[/p][p]Some surprise items, so the really special ones, are getting a backstory. This is a new feature, which adds to these items voice overs recounted from a narrator standpoint. We felt the game was missing something, something more personal and perhaps unique to the genre, and so we implemented this. One might say it's nothing groundbreaking, and that is true, but it adds more charm to the game.[/p][h3]Localization into 15 Languages[/h3][p]The store page is now localized into multiple languages, making it accessible to a global audience. This localization will extend to the full game, with the interface and subtitles available in these 15 languages:[/p]

• [p]English[/p]
• [p]French[/p]
• [p]Italian[/p]
• [p]German[/p]
• [p]Spanish - Spain[/p]
• [p]Japanese[/p]
• [p]Korean[/p]
• [p]Polish[/p]
• [p]Portuguese - Brazil[/p]
• [p]Russian[/p]
• [p]Simplified Chinese[/p]
• [p]Traditional Chinese[/p]
• [p]Turkish[/p]
• [p]Spanish - Latin America[/p]
• [p]Croatian (only in-game, store page localization not supported by Steam)[/p]

[p]While voice overs will be only in English, these translations will ensure players worldwide can fully immerse themselves into the coziness of Log Away![/p][h3]Demo Temporarily Delisted[/h3][p]The current version of the demo no longer aligns with the full game’s evolving scope and experience due to the extensive updates and new features we’re implementing, and so we’ve temporarily removed it from the Steam store. We plan to relist an updated demo closer to the release date, which will then offer an accurate glimpse of the cozy adventure awaiting you in the full game.[/p][p]To be notified when Log Away launches, make sure you add the game to your wishlist:[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]Thank you for joining us on this journey![/p]

[p]The Log Away demo has been just updated![/p][p]Based on the feedback we've been receiving since its release, we've unlocked new items and tools, and improved, overhauled, and fixed many things. The result is a better, smoother, and longer experience of the demo.[/p][p][/p][h3]Changelog[/h3]

• [p]Implemented a new, smoother camera system[/p]
• [p]Overhauled the in-game user interface[/p]
• [p]Improved various textures, lightning, sounds, 3D models[/p]
• [p]Added "The Eye" icon that hides/unhides the entire user interface[/p]
• [p]When hiding walls now everything hides except the door(s)[/p]
• [p]Added roofs as objects in the user interface (they were automatically added before)[/p]
• [p]Added a new type of wall: squared logs with no bark[/p]
• [p]Unlocked fences[/p]
• [p]Unlocked many items and one additional interest (Fiber Arts)[/p]
• [p]Unlocked two additional soundtrack genres (available now are: Western, Country, Blues)[/p]
• [p]Added the option to delete saved Retreats (saved games)[/p]
• [p]Enabled DLSS[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Full Game Release[/h3][p]We continue to work hard towards the release of the full game. Many things will be improved, and some new added! Stay tuned for the release date announcement and updates. Adding the game to your wish list reminds you of the release and makes us serene and relaxed. Thank you![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]Watch the producer of Log Away, Andrej Štefan Martić, play the latest demo version of the game in honor of the Steam Next Fest June Edition.[/p][p]Enjoy![/p]

[p]We've just pushed the first update to the demo version of Log Away. It includes several tweaks, bug fixes, and general improvements for:[/p]

• [p]Lightning,[/p]
• [p]Various items,[/p]
• [p]Textures,[/p]
• [p]Roofs,[/p]
• [p]Implemented dynamic chimney height relative to the height of the roof,[/p]
• [p]Ambient and SFX balancing and improvements, [/p]
• [p]Visual effects,[/p]
• [p]Day/Night progress is now unlocked by default.[/p]

[p]We've put a lot of effort into releasing this update today so you can enjoy the currently best version over the weekend. Go check it out and have fun![/p][p][/p]

[p]Rekindle your inner self. That is the message of Log Away, which we proudly reveal for the first time. [/p][p]Log Away is a cozy sandbox game where you build, furnish, and decorate your dream cabin amid nature’s beauty, from shores to mountain peaks, across varied seasons and weather. Your creativity has no limits, and neither do your time or resources, as the ultimate goal is simply enjoying and relaxing in solitude.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][h3]Play The Demo, Wishlist The Full Game[/h3][p]Steam's popular Next Fest has started, and Log Away is participating. Download it for free, enjoy, and add to your wish list the full game. The demo is much smaller, as it has a limited number of items, locations, interests, and tools at disposal, but it gives a nice glimpse at the gameplay and the relaxing vibe of the game.[/p][p][/p][h3]More Details[/h3][p]Log Away might be a simple game to play, but it features hundreds of items, a dozen locations, and many tools (which we call " the cozy tools") that allow you to personalize every moment as you play it. The game combines cozy building sandbox gameplay with decorating, furnishing, and unpacking mechanics. A fan fact is that its soundtrack was composed by Chris Haugen, the author whose songs were featured in the movie Into the Wild. Thematically, the movie and the game are a perfect match.[/p][p][/p][p]Enjoy and have fun with the demo, and stay tuned for news and updates. The full game is just around the corner, set to release next month![/p]