So this whole announcement is going to be about the new island we've been quitely working on for the past couple months.
The current island has served its purpose.
It was the best we could do back then considering our team size and resources.
But thanks to the amazing support from y'all (thank you very much) we are now more than equipped to create something that better tells the [i]Story of Volcanoids[/i]!
[b]Before we get into the details tho, there are two BIG disclaimers: [/b]
1) First the boring old PR phrase "none of these represent the final product".
It's all one big work-in-progress from textures, to lighting, particles, even entire assets. So don't get hung up on the details. This is just to give you a rough idea of what's coming.
2) The new island is NOT coming in the next update. I'm talking about it now because more and more people seem to ask about it. I go into more detail about how we plan to release the new island at the end.
[i]OK ROLL THE TEASERS![/i]
Adranos 2.0
Scale
First, I would like to show you this snippet that nicely captures the scale of the new island. The island is going to be bigger than the current one. But we're not making it bigger just for the sake of it. We need to make it bigger so we can fit all the unique locations, events, and points of interests we want for you to explore and learn more about the story. [previewyoutube=9ym7AkQmWlU;full][/previewyoutube]Areas
If you paid a bit of attention, you'll know that the current island is divided into 3 areas. The new island will be roughly divided like that as well but each area is going to be completely different now (like a new biome). The first area is going to be looking the nicest. Lot of greenery, waterfalls, lakes, and so on. Storywise, this is also going to be the part of the island where most people lived and where you'll start your journey. [b]Area 2[/b] however, is going to look noticably different from that. Taking inspiration from [url=https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=AB5stBgzVeeiKSvlavQs_oIc9B6DvjvAEg:1690974084651&q=yellowstone+park&tbm=isch&source=lnms&sa=X&sqi=2&ved=2ahUKEwisyo6t6b2AAxVGhf0HHZP6BbAQ0pQJegQICRAB&biw=1920&bih=969&dpr=1]Yellowstone[/url], this area is going to have lots of geysers, toxic lakes, damaged nature with the occasional patch of greenery. Storywise, this is where a lot of the minning took place. [previewyoutube=vuMvjWVwNGI;full][/previewyoutube] Area 3 is going to step it up even more. So much so that the working title for it right now is "MORDOR" because, I mean, look at it. For this part of the island we draw inspiration from the [url=https://youtu.be/UNlP9TGZOMI?t=74]Saint Helen volcano[/url] because its eruption ripped through the side of the mountain. That's why this area is going to look the most devastated with lava flowing everywhere. [previewyoutube=hHC--jdrQms;full][/previewyoutube]Caves
The new island is going to have many different types of cave systems. Each offering different events, points of interests and challenges. The first type will be closest to the surface and therefore have lots of light, waterfalls and sun rays piercing through the ceiling cracks. Some you'll even be able to access on foot. [previewyoutube=IgGm_kS4RCg;full][/previewyoutube] The next type of caves will be in medium depths with main charasteristics being low visibility, high environment and toxic atmosphere. You will need a gas mask in order to survive in these types of caves. [previewyoutube=CqONCTgpk5Q;full][/previewyoutube] Located the deepest will be the darkest and most dangerous caves. We're talking small lava eruptions, extremely hot temperatures, falling rocks, and more. Heat resistant suit will be required to withstand the atmosphere in these. [previewyoutube=86a6g3NGayM;full][/previewyoutube]Boss Caves
There are also going to be specialzed caves with bosses that I'm saving for upcoming teasers. So stay tuned! All I'm gonna say now is that the lava lasers you had to face now will be nothing in comparison to the boss caves that await you on the new island. Here's a little sneak peek at an entrance to one of those: [previewyoutube=Oid0JpIamLQ;full][/previewyoutube]COG Tech
Bunch of new enemy tech will be introduced on the new island for you to sabotage. Like the excavator.
Or this refinery rig and many more.
