I typically join random hosts after pushing a new update. This is to make sure all is working as expected. Above is a screenshot from one of the hosts I joined and talked with people there via the ingame voice, which was pretty fun and a nice way to get directly feedback from the players.
Hey!
Its been another month and time for an update from the developer - aka me ????
Let me start with a little disclaimer. I have been sick (flu-thingy) the last couple of days, so therefore this post comes a bit late, might be a bit short and also no video dev log this time. My voice isn't working and my head isn't either. So no energy for video this time :(
Release of Multiplayer
2024 have been a super exciting year as the entire year have build up to the release of the new "multiplayer" version of the game. I started adding multiplayer back in January 2023 on a livestream actually. Pretty fun to look back at now, as a lot have happened. Now, almost 2 years later, the "multiplayer" version is ready enough to be released - which it was on the 29th of November 2024. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1079260/view/4476108833152828167 As of writing its about a month later and the overall feedback I'm getting is positive. The numbers tell the same story, as we just hit a new record of highest amount of concurrent players while I was writing this!
Today is the day before New Years eve, so we most likely have a new record tomorrow.
Anyhow, you guys like playing with fireworks together, which is really nice. Makes me happy.
This means my last 2 years of working on the new version wasn't a total waste ????????????
You can see if we have had new record on Steamdb since I posted this by clicking here.
2025 Cake
As per tradition, I had to release a 2025 cake. I almost didn't make it, as I have been sick the last days, but I found the energy and made it. It's not super impressive, but now you can get that "2025" in the air, which is the most important thing.
What's Next?
The list of things I wanna add is long, very long and it keeps getting longer with suggestions from you guys - thanks! My main focus has been on getting the new version ready, so I haven't spend time yet figuring out exactly what is next. However, here is a bullet list of things I am considering for 2025. Disclaimer: This is not a set list of things, so I might drop some, replace others etc. for various reasons etc. - Just so you know :)- Upgrade to Unity 6 (Including upgrade to latest NGO + multiplayer improvements)
- Ragdoll physics for players
- Emotes
- Fly-mode/Drone-mode
- Firing System
- Upgrade mod.io SDK to latest version. Meaning new Workshop UI in-game
- Rebindable controls
- Initial controller support
- Dedicated server support
- Generally more "host maintenance" tools, to enable the host to host better game sessions
