Blossom: The Seed Of Life News

[p]Hey everyone!

I wanted to thank all of you who played the demo and shared your feedback. I am listening to everything and doing my best to fix issues and improve the game. Thanks to your feedback, the game is already in a much better place than it was. Since the very first devlog, before I even wrote a single line of code, feedback has been a core part of how this game is shaped.

Because of this, together with my publisher Pretty Soon, we are organizing a few casual one-on-one chats with players who tried the demo or the playtest. Nothing formal, just a chance to talk about what you liked or didn’t, what kind of games you usually enjoy, and what would make Blossom more fun. If that sounds interesting, you can sign up here.

Thanks again for playing, sharing your thoughts, and helping this project grow.
– Thorin

P.S. Pretty Soon is also working with other solo devs and small teams on some great projects. If that sounds like your kind of thing, you can check out their page and give them a follow.[/p]

[p]Hey everyone![/p][p][/p][p]I’m excited to announce that the official soil terraforming playtest for Blossom: The Seed of Life has now started!
[/p][p]This playtest is exclusive to our Discord community, and it will run for two weeks. If you’d like to join, you can hop into the Discord server here:[/p][p][/p][p]🔗 https://discord.com/invite/SGtR6MaasJ[/p][p][/p][p]In this playtest, you can experience the full pressure, temperature and soil terraformation process featuring soil terraforming, water systems, drones, new machines, new resources, and new modules![/p][p][/p][p]You can read the full patch notes here:[/p][p]🔗 https://discord.com/channels/1364289874349527120/1388182852784619520[/p][p][/p][p]All feedback from this playtest will directly help shape the next phase of development, so if you join in, please share your thoughts and report any bugs through the in-game feedback menu or in the Discord server.
[/p][p]Thank you all for the amazing support so far, and I can’t wait to hear what you think about the new content!
[/p][p]– Thorin[/p]

[p]Hello everyone![/p][p]Thank you all for your amazing feedback during the demo launch. It’s been almost three weeks since release, and thanks to your input, the second patch is now live![/p][p]One of the most requested features: dropping items directly from your backpack is finally here! For mouse and keyboard users, you can now freely interact with items using your mouse between your backpack and storages.[/p][p]This update also includes another major performance optimization, resulting in a noticeable FPS boost. In addition, the camera collider system has been completely overhauled to give you better control, and the camera jitter issue that caused motion sickness for some players has been fixed (sorry about that!).[/p][p]Full patch notes are below. I hope you’re enjoying the demo so far, and once again, thank you for playing![/p][p][/p][p]Version 0.1.6[/p][p]New Features[/p][p]• Backpack Mode – toggle with B or D-Pad Up to freely move items between your backpack and storages using the mouse. You can also drop resources directly onto the ground.[/p][p]• Power Usage Display – machines now show their power consumption on power ports.[/p][p]• Full Controller & Keyboard Support for Menus – all game menus are now fully navigable using WASD, arrow keys, or the controller’s left stick and D-Pad. Walking no longer closes menus. Use ESC or the Q action button to exit.[/p][p][/p][p]Improvements[/p][p]• Camera collision reworked. It now handles clipping better and feels much smoother around the player. • Fixed camera shake and jitter issues.[/p][p]• “Missing Vaults” mission now counts only valid blueprints.[/p][p]• Terraform UI now highlights the blueprint disk creation action.[/p][p][/p][p]Balance Changes[/p][p]• Fuel Generator now requires 1 blueprint instead of 2.[/p][p]• Terraform Analyzer now requires 1 glass instead of 2.[/p][p]• Storage Module cost reduced to 1 composite metal instead of 2.[/p][p][/p][p]Fixes[/p][p]• Encryption and Temperature keys are no longer trackable when stored.[/p][p]• Power sockets in some exploration buildings now function properly.[/p][p]• Brightness setting no longer gets stuck at value 5.[/p][p][/p][p]Performance[/p][p]• Major CPU optimizations – several heavy processes now run on separate threads, greatly improving FPS. • Vulkan backend enabled on Steam Deck, greatly improving overall performance.[/p][p]• Default graphics settings on Steam Deck moved from Low to Medium. • UI text now displays larger by default on Steam Deck for better readability.[/p][p][/p][p]Thorin[/p]

[p]Hey everyone![/p][p]I want to start by saying a huge thank you to everyone who played the Blossom: The Seed of Life demo, shared feedback, and supported the game since release. The response has been incredible, and I’m genuinely grateful for the amount of players who took the time to play, comment, and review. Seeing so many people enjoying Blossom has been both surreal and motivating.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you all for being part of this journey![/p][p][/p][p]This is the first patch for the demo, and it focuses on improving gameplay flow, fixing early issues, and making the overall experience smoother. Below are a few of the biggest highlights from this update.[/p][p][/p][p]Mining and storing items while riding the rover
You can now mine and collect resources without leaving the rover. Just drive up, start mining, and collect resources and they automatically go straight into your storage module. This makes exploration and gathering much smoother (and a lot more fun).[/p][p][/p][p]Pin any blueprint or recipe on screen
You can now pin blueprints or crafting recipes directly to your screen. This makes it easy to track what you need while mining, crafting, or building.[/p][p][/p][p]Performance optimizations (20–30% FPS increase)
The game now runs significantly better across all areas. Expect a noticeable 20–30% boost in frame rate depending on your setup, especially around larger bases and high-object areas.[/p][p][/p][p]New game database entries
Four new database entries have been added to make early progression and crafting clearer. They cover blueprint disks, power generators, encryption keys, and emergency power systems.[/p][p][/p][p]And that’s just the highlights. Below you can find the full changelog with all the fixes, tweaks, and improvements included in this patch:[/p][p][/p][h3]Version 0.1.5[/h3][p]New Features[/p][p]• New database entries added:[/p][p] – Crafting (Encryption Key focus)[/p][p] – Blueprint Disks (Installation & usage)[/p][p] – Emergency Power (Using Blossom’s backpack to power machines)[/p][p] – Fuel Generators (How to generate power)[/p][p]• Power Running Out mission now auto-starts when ship battery drops below 250 units.[/p][p]• Power Running Out mission now displays the ship’s current battery level.[/p][p]• You can now pin recipes from the Crafting Station or Printer to the top-left corner of the HUD.[/p][p]• Printing now starts in Build Mode for mouse & keyboard users, allowing camera zoom and free placement.[/p][p]• Compass now tracks discovered blueprints and Temperature Station coordinates with Info Module V3.[/p][p]Improvements[/p][p]• Terraform Monitor redesigned:[/p][p] – No longer spawns blueprints automatically.[/p][p] – Now spawns all blueprint disks at once.[/p][p] – Enlarged model with power socket repositioned for easier use.[/p][p]• Power overlay now shows ship’s power status on nearby sockets in addition to extenders.[/p][p]• Temperature Station control panel can now be placed in all four ship corners.[/p][p]• All menus:[/p][p] – Scroll arrows made more visible and clickable with mouse.[/p][p] – Active tabs now highlighted with background color.[/p][p]• Heater T1 placement improved.[/p][p]• Doors no longer open automatically while inside vehicles.[/p][p]• Flashlight disabled inside vehicles.[/p][p]• Wagon and rover batteries now prioritize recharging, instantly consuming base power like Blossom.[/p][p]• Rover now remembers Boost Mode toggle state.[/p][p]• Rover now has another power port in front for charging purposes.[/p][p]• Mining possible while riding rovers with mounted mining lasers.[/p][p]• Items can now be stored in wagon storage modules while riding.[/p][p]• Storage T1–T3 snapping area reduced to prevent invalid placement.[/p][p]• Battery T1-T3 now has an additional power port.[/p][p]Bug Fixes[/p][p]• “Regain Control of the Station” mission text updated to Insert Encryption Key into Control Panel.[/p][p]• Uranium Rod description typo fixed.[/p][p]• Deconstructing certain items no longer sends resources flying.[/p][p]• Fixed being stuck in certain exploration bases.[/p][p]• Water cables now display proper color.[/p][p]• Battery T2 flashing white during printing fixed.[/p][p]• Fixed recipe discovery when backpack is full and items are replaced.[/p][p]Technical & Performance[/p][p]• Unity updated to latest LTS version addressing security vulnerability.[/p][p]• Database videos transcoded for improved playback (Steam Deck support).[/p][p]• Optimizations:[/p][p] – Resource deposit processing[/p][p] – Icy object rendering[/p][p] – Deconstruction system[/p][p] – Ice rendering performance[/p][p]• Overall performance improved by 20–30% FPS gain on average.[/p][p][/p][h3]Coming Soon:[/h3]

• [p]Further performance improvements, especially during the icy stages.[/p]
• [p]The ability to drop items from your backpack to the ground.[/p]
• [p]A new Backpack Mode for mouse and keyboard users, allowing you to freely move items between your backpack and any storage using your mouse.[/p]

[p]Thanks again for playing, supporting, and helping shape the game with your feedback. This is just the beginning, and I can’t wait to show you what’s coming next.[/p][p]— Thorin[/p]

[p]Hey everyone![/p][p]The day has finally come! After months of preparation and playtesting, I am really excited to share the demo of Blossom: The Seed of Life with you. Join Blossom, the only sentient being left in the galaxy, as she struggles to survive the harsh Martian environment while attempting to terraform an entire planet.[/p][p][/p][p]The demo includes more than 5 hours of gameplay, and you can continue playing even longer if you discover the secret space station.[/p][p][/p][h2]Survival[/h2][p]Control Blossom with very limited power and storage at the start. Mine resources, upgrade your backpack for more capacity, craft items and materials, and print large machines. Connect them with cables and manage your power network to stay alive.[/p][p][/p][h2]Build Mobile Bases[/h2][p]Print small rovers that follow you wherever you go. Equip them with modules to help you survive, such as batteries, resource scanners, mining lasers, and extra storage. Take your mobile base with you anywhere.[/p][p][/p][h2]Terraform the Planet[/h2][p]Use massive drills to release CO2 from the ground into the atmosphere, raising pressure and lifting the dense fog around the planet for better visibility. Keep going to freeze the surface into ice, then deploy heaters to lower the pressure and melt it, the first step toward creating liquid water.[/p][p][/p][h2]Explore [/h2][p]Search abandoned bases for blueprints, gather rare resources, and activate radio towers to uncover the coordinates of the secret space station. Then prepare for launch![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]You can share your thoughts using the in-game feedback form, accessible from the menu. You are also welcome to join the Discord server, where you can reach me directly.

[/p][p]I also share the development of the game through a series of video devlogs. If you are interested in how a game of this scale is built, feel free to check them out here

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[/p][p]Thank you all for trying out the demo. I hope you enjoy this small piece of the larger world I am building.[/p][p]Thorin[/p]