Red Rust Pioneers News

[h3]Howdy, Pioneers,[/h3][p]It’s high time we shared another update from the trail - and boy, have we got some exciting news from the Rusty Robot team![/p][p]We’ve been hard at work shaping Red Rust Pioneers with the help of your feedback, and it’s been a real pleasure building this game together with such a fine community. Let’s dive right in.[/p][p][/p][h3]3rd Person Camera[/h3][p]A fair few of y’all mentioned that the first-person camera was makin’ you feel a little green around the gills. So we rustled up a new option - and we’re thrilled to announce that Red Rust Pioneers now supports both first-person and third-person camera views![/p][p]Whether you want to see the world through your pioneer’s eyes or watch your boots kick up dust from behind, the choice is now yours. Yeehaw![/p][p] [/p][p][/p][h3]User Interface Overhaul[/h3][p]The UI’s had a bit of a cleanup and a polish. We’ve removed the tool display from the bottom left and introduced a quick slot system to make tool-switchin’ smoother and faster.[/p][p]And sharp-eyed players might notice that the revolver UI now shows five shots - just like the Colt Paterson, Samuel Colt’s very first revolver released way back in 1839. It’s a little historical nod we just couldn’t resist.[/p][p] [/p][h3]Visual Style Update[/h3][p]We’ve been workin’ on Red Rust Pioneers’ visual identity, takin’ inspiration straight from the classic Spaghetti Westerns of the 1960s.

[/p][p]Think: deeper shadows, richer tones, saturated reds and yellows, cool greens, and bold contrast. We want the game to feel cinematic, like you’ve just stepped into an old film reel, and we hope these latest screenshots show we’re on the right trail.[/p][p][/p][p] [/p][p]Music Chosen by the Community
Over on our Discord, y’all cast your votes to help us pick the game’s main theme tune - and we have a winner![/p][p]The community’s chosen "Western Bravery" by F.A. Vassao as the official Red Rust Pioneers theme. If you’d like to give it a listen, saddle up and join us on Discord where the full track’s waitin’ for ya.[/p][p]Discord[/p][p][/p][h3]Overlook Lake – First Look[/h3][p]And now, for the first time, we’re showin’ y’all a proper look at the lake that gives Overlook Lake its name.[/p][p][/p][p]We’ve wrangled Unreal Engine’s Lumen system into shape, and we’re mighty proud of how it’s handling reflections and lighting - just look at that water shimmer! If that ain’t the perfect place to pitch a tent, we don’t know what is.[/p][p][/p][h3]What’s Next? [/h3][p]We’re still expandin’ and polishin’ the area around Overlook Lake, and we’ve been tryin’ out a few new things to bring it to life.[/p][p]We’re also workin’ on a full revamp of the inventory system, which is why you haven’t seen it in recent screenshots. The designs are lookin’ great, and now we’re deep into the implementation.[/p][p]At the same time, we’re updating the fishing UI and gameplay to add a bit more challenge and finesse. There’ll likely be more tweaks to fishing further down the trail, but these updates bring the mechanic up to game-ready quality.[/p][p]

That’s all for now, folks - but if you’re hankerin’ for more regular news, head on over to our Discord. We post frequent updates, run polls to help shape the game, and chat directly with y’all about gameplay ideas and features.[/p][p]We’d love to see you there![/p][p]Stay safe out there, Pioneers. – Rusty[/p][p]P.S. Don’t forget to boil your tea![/p]

[p]Howdy, Pioneers,
It’s August already! How in tarnation did that happen?[/p][p]Anyhow, I just wanted to drop y’all a little development update from me and the whole Rusty Robot team.[/p][p] [/p][h2]Development Update[/h2][h3]Overlook Lake[/h3][p]We’re still beaverin’ away on Overlook Lake, focusing on dressin’ and optimizin’ the environment, gettin’ things lookin’ cleaner than a preacher on Sunday.[/p][p]There’s a whole lot we’d love to show you, but we don’t want to go spoilin’ the tour of Overlook Lake we’ve got in the works. So instead, we figured we’d just tease you a little with a screenshot from the trail that winds through the canyon into Overlook Lake.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p] [/p][h3]Big Tent News (yep, news about the big tent)[/h3][p]Now, I know a few of y’all have taken a real likin’ to that big ol’ tent of ours. So, here’s your big tent update![/p][p]We’ve done some remodellin’ on the original design to give it more of a true frontier feel, and to better show off the fact that it’s built using different crafted components.[/p][p]I reckon you’ll agree, as far as frontier tents go... she’s a beauty.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]I reckon you’ll agree, as far as frontier tents go... she’s a beauty.[/p][p]
On top of that, we’ve been integratin’ new character animations and fixin’ up some pesky replication issues that were stoppin’ players from seein’ certain objects properly in co-op play.[/p][p]We’re still plannin’ to give y’all a proper tour of Overlook Lake once it’s ready and we’ve wrangled everything into shape, so keep those eyes peeled for the next update.[/p][p]In the meantime, feel free to mosey on over to our Discord if you fancy shootin’ the breeze with us. Discord [/p][p]Or follow us here on Steam for regular updates and news straight from the trail.[/p][p][/p][p]Stay safe out there, Pioneers.
– Rusty[/p][p]
P.S. Don’t forget to boil your tea![/p]

[p]Howdy there, Pioneers![/p][p]First off, we just wanna tip our hats and say a big ol’ thank ya for the overwhelming response to our announcement trailer. Truth be told, we couldn’t be happier to see how many of y’all are just as fired up to play Red Rust Pioneers as we are to bring it to life.[/p][p]If you haven’t already, we’d be mighty grateful if you could wishlist and follow Red Rust Pioneers right here on Steam. That way, you’ll be the first to know when we post new updates, trailers, and demo announcements.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]Development Update[/p][p]We’re all as busy as beavers workin’ on gettin’ the game to a place where we can share a demo with y’all. We want it to be slicker than a pig in mud—and that kind o’ polish takes time. So, it’s gonna be a little while yet before it’s ready to ride.[/p][p]But rest assured: every day, we’re buildin’, testin’, tweakin’, and wranglin’ code to make sure this here game feels just right.[/p][p]To help keep yer whistle wet, here’s a sneak peek at the building mechanics we’ve been workin’ on:[/p][p][/p][p]Join the Red Rust Pioneers Discord[/p][p]We’d love for y’all to saddle up and join us over on Discord!

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You can waggle your jaws with fellow pioneers, keep up to date with all the latest news, and be the first to hear about early playtests and special announcements. [/p][p][/p][p]Follow Us on Social Media[/p][p]If you fancy helpin’ spread the word, mosey on over to our social media pages and give us a like, follow, or holler. It’ll help more right-minded folks like yourselves discover Red Rust Pioneers.[/p][p]We’ve set up camp on:
Instagram | TikTok | YouTube |  X | Bluesky[/p][p] [/p][p]That’s it for now, folks, we gotta get back to graftin’. But keep your eyes peeled: next time, we’ll be takin’ you on a tour of Overlook Lake, your last stop before headin’ down into the wilds of Red Rust Valley.[/p][p]Until then, stay safe out there, Pioneers.
– Rusty[/p][p][/p][p]P.S. Don’t forget to boil your tea![/p]