Sneak peek: Character overhaul

Hello everyone!

One of the most frequently heard wishes from our players has been to make humanoid characters look nicer. As such, we’re very happy to introduce a complete character overhaul as part of the next update.

New ragdoll and animations
We’ve revisited the proportions and movements of the bodies of human characters to achieve a more natural look. However, the basic ragdoll system remains the same, so expect some comical movements as always!

New faces, hairstyles and accessories
We’re replacing all character faces in the game with new and improved ones. Hair and facial hair styles as well as accessories and costumes have also been remade to fit the new style.

New customization options
We’re adding a skin shader system to allow you to customize your character’s complexion. Hair and facial hair color also becomes customizable. Last but not least, we’re adding character customization options for singleplayer.

We think this overhaul is an important part of going towards a finished look and feel for Barotrauma, and we hope you’ll like it!

Read more about the character overhaul on our blog.