Kynseed News

Hello there, Kynseed followers!

We understand the importance of providing valuable feedback and guidance whilst you play the game, and we appreciate the feedback from reviews that highlighted the need for better journey representation.



That's why we're thrilled to introduce the all-new Progress Screen, designed specifically to guide you during your time in Quill.



There are twelve carefully curated categories, including both familiar and fresh additions. Here are some noteworthy highlights:

- Challenges: Embark on an extensive new challenge system which rewards you with Brass, items and customisation unlocks.



- Lineage: Explore the connections of your family over time, offering a glimpse into your rich familial history.

- Story: Recap your main storyline progress through a step-by-step overview, ensuring you can quickly pick up on your adventure.

- Relationships: Conveniently displayed across a single screen displaying all the characters you've met, along with your friendship levels. Dive deeper for more information.



- Items: For avid collectors, the Progress Screen now allows you to get a sense of missing items in your inventory, with silhouettes hinting at what's yet to be found.

- Events: Relive the special occasions you've experienced with a comprehensive record of memorable events.

Additionally, the Progress Screen background itself evolves as you make progress, creating a living piece of art that reflects your journey!

Stay tuned for upcoming videos showcasing these features. In the meantime, we'll continue our work, keeping you updated on more exciting additions and providing insights into the testing, balancing, and release of this 'Big Build' Update.



Best regards,



PixelCount

Greetings, esteemed Kynseed followers!

Some jobs in Quill are too darn big for you to do alone! Introducing Friends & Family, a substantial new gameplay feature for Kynseed.



On your farm, you'll have the opportunity to assemble a team of eager friends who will join forces with you to construct larger structures such as composters, tool sheds, greenhouses, and more. You can even breathe new life into a towering windmill, restoring it to its former glory.



But it doesn't stop there. Abandoned houses are awaiting your attention, ready to be refurbished and made available for new villagers seeking a place to call home.



Recently, Hob attacks have forced some unfortunate villagers into temporary shelter at a village refuge. With the support of your trusted companions, you can help these displaced residents return to their rightful homes, where they truly belong.

And there's more! Rally your best team to mend broken bridges, allowing access across the rivers and unlocking new possibilities.



This feature is another example of how we've been working hard to join the dots between existing game features, elevating the significance of the relationships you forge with your family and fellow villagers, as well as the valuable items you gather throughout the regions.

Rest assured, our dedication to enhancing the connection with your family, particularly those who have departed Willowdown Farm, remains unwavering. They shall reappear in due time, for those who still walk among the living, that is! More details to follow.

Next, though, we will look at a new Progress Screen.



Warmest regards,



PixelCount

Hello there, Kynseed followers!

The second Big Build feature is called 'Totems'.

Hobs have been seen roaming with menaces for the first time, actually within the regions of Quill.



Nasty Hags place strange Totems around the land. The Hobs are mesmerised by the dark whispers coming from the Totem and are driven to strip that area of all its resources! Flowers wilt. Fish are taken. Fruit and berries are stripped from their trees and bushes. Crops will not grow. If the Totems spread, Quill will be laid barren!



So, the player will be called upon to seek out the Totems and enter the rifts they created to allow the Hobs to step through to invade the area. From there, you will have a one-room battle, free from the threat of death, in which to bash some baddies, restore order and collect some decent loot, to boot. Destroy the rifts, and the Totem is exposed for one final battle, whereafter you are showered with rewards for destroying the evil structure!



If you don't fancy going into battle, just equip and send your family!

This feature adds some extra jeopardy to the world and helps improve the overall sense of growing danger, orchestrated by the sinister creature that lurks within Toughwood…

Our next feature is called 'Friends & Family'. This feature links both Customisation & Totems together but does so, so much more. More information in a few days, but until then, our tiny team needs to return to work!



Love,



PixelCount

Hello, there Kynseed followers!

We've checked every single review on Steam since release to analyse what people liked, disliked and wish we'd already included. We don't want to add features just for the sake of it. They all need to add depth and fun and complement the very best of the current game.

So, allow us to introduce the first Big Build addition: Customisation.



In the upcoming update, players will gain the power to personalise both the interior and exterior of their farms. We have curated an extensive catalogue of over 500 items for you to utilise, with the added ability to customise their colours and precisely nudge them into position, enabling you to refine your designs.



Imagine constructing new rooms within your farmhouse by erecting walls, selecting unique wall and floor designs, and adorning these rooms with curious pictures and decorations. But that's not all! Outside, you'll have the freedom to clear areas for additional cultivation plots, plant fruit bushes, erect buildings, decorate to your heart's content, and much, much more.



Moreover, your farming domain can expand beyond its current boundaries as you seize the opportunity to purchase neighbouring patches of land.



We can't wait to share more of the features in Customisation with you over the coming weeks. Rest assured, we're diligently working on feature videos which will guide you through the intricacies of these new additions.

But wait, there's more! In a short while, we'll be announcing another extraordinary feature called 'Totems'...


Until next time,





PixelCount

Greetings, dedicated Kynseed followers!

Today, we are thrilled to share with you the first of many exciting content reveals we have planned.

Without further ado, we present to you the official name and logo of the update that has occupied our time and efforts since just before the arrival of spring: 'The Big Build Update'!




In the upcoming posts, we will be unveiling each new feature individually to avoid spoiling the surprise. However, we can assure you that this game update will introduce three massive game modes and a plethora of quality of life improvements.

Now, let's delve into the essence of our enchanting logo and the significance of its name. What hints can you gather from these delightful elements?

But fear not, dear reader, for we shall return shortly with the announcement of the first new feature, which is - ah, hang on...

Apologies for the brief moment of excitement – I got a little carried away there!


Love,





PixelCount