Community1 Nov 2024Creating Dynamic Music in TechtonicaHey Groundbreakers! My name is Brandon (aka Cityfires) and I've been working as a dedicated (and the only) member of the Audio Team here at Fire Hose Games for several years! Today I wanted to just chat a little bit about my experience working on the music and sound for Techtonica! The goal for Techtonica's music was always to have a relaxed, ambient feel to the soundtrack when you were out exp…
Hello Groundbreakers! I’m Greco and I’ve been working on optimization for Techtonica since I joined the team in January. I'm going to explain some of the optimization work that has been done in previous updates and what’s coming next for 1.0. One may ask what does optimization mean in practice? Fundamentally, program optimization is about reducing the amount of resources we need to achieve the…
We’ve got some big news - we'll be launching Techtonica out of Early Access on Nov 7 for Steam, Xbox Game Pass, and newly announced PlayStation 5! The Going Up update (previously 0.6) has grown and morphed into full launch with a massive content release that's over a year in the making! We’re introducing a new desert biome, a world map revision and expansion, access to the elevator, the jetpack…
We all know that the heart of Techtonica belongs to sprawling factories and clever logistics chains, but what happens when we step back from our creations and think “Why does this look like a pile of spaghetti that’s been barfed up by the dog and then covered in rivets and rusty paint?” Well Groundbreakers, we’re here to tell you that you’re not alone. Here are 9 helpful tips on how to build ae…
Hello, Groundbreakers! My name is Will O’Neill. I’m credited as ‘Narrative’ on Techtonica, and that is more precise than you might think. Unlike a larger (AA / AAA / AAA / AAAA / AAAAA?) studio with a dedicated team of writers in addition to specialists in story structure, quest design, casting, worldbuilding, voiceover production and beyond, my responsibility at Fire Hose Games is to wear all…
Techtonica is 34% off on Steam for the next two weeks! Grab our factory automation game today for only $19.79 and start building your own – or build with friends (up to 4-player co-op) Be sure to stay tuned for new Tectonica announcements coming later this month as well, until then Groundbreakers!
Techtonica launched into Early Access 1 year ago, and what a year it’s been. With 5 major updates and 4 minor updates, we’ve been chugging along with development as fast as we can. We truly appreciate the support of all our Groundbreakers! In honor of that, I’m pleased to announce our largest update thus far, Going Up . Let’s check out the Roadmap. Over the coming months, we will start peeling…
Hey folks! Now you can get two great games, bundled, at a 10% discount on Steam. We’ve partnered up to bundle Techtonica and Astro Colony. This is a Complete The Set bundle, and that means you’ll still get the discount if you buy the game you don’t already own through the bundle. Ready to get to work?
Techtonica is officially 40% off here on Steam, which is the biggest discount we’ve ever had! It’s the perfect time to get Techtonica for the summer. Pick up the game, grab some friends, and experience 4-player co-op. Together, you’ll build your factories, dig into the terrain, and argue over which color of glow blocks to decorate with. Let’s get to work!
In case you missed it, we did a Town Hall this week where we answered a ton of questions from you, the community! Watch the VOD below, or read on for a loooot of Q&A from Richard, our Game Director, and Lauren. And now, let's dive in to all the questions: Q: Are there any updates in regards to performance on Xbox and frequent crashes? A: In the upcoming update, we're focusing heavily on perform…
Groundbreakers - let’s chat. We know that many of you are concerned with the recent additions to the game. We want to address this and talk about our vision for v0.5 and what we’re currently working on for Techtonica. This coming Monday, June 24th at 12pm ET, we’ll be hosting a town hall meeting on Twitch for you to ask any questions you have that aren’t answered here. For a while now, most of…
Welcome to the thunder factory-dome, Groundbreakers! V0.5 has some unique updates that we think you’ll have a lot of fun with. A new character, fast travel, bug fixes, new construction modules, and as many of you have heard, laser mini-games. When you need to take a short break from endlessly organizing conveyor belts and want to shoot at something, check out the new defense asteroid-shooter ga…
Techtonica is officially 34% off here on Steam, which is our biggest discount. v0.5 launches this coming Monday, so it's the perfect time to grab the game and get ready for lasers. Grab the game, tell a friend, and experience 4-player co-op. Together, you’ll plan your factories, dig into the terrain, and on Monday, fight each other to the death respawn in Laser Games. Let’s get to work!
The Laser Games Update launches next Monday, June 17th, at 1pm ET! Let’s dive into what’s coming in v0.5. Next week, you’ll get more in-depth Patch Notes with the full details. So, what can you expect in v0.5 of Techtonica ? · New character and main story narrative · Disco floors, glow floors, and concrete ramps · Fast travel · Ping tool · Laser mini-games · New laser arena map Have questions?…
Over the past few weeks, we’ve explored the content coming in v0.5, the Laser Games update. As a refresh, this update includes: · New character and main story narrative · Disco floors, glow floors, and concrete ramps · Fast travel · Ping tool · Laser mini-games · New laser arena map Without further ado, the release date for v0.5, the Laser Games update, is… June 17, 2024! Want to check out Lase…
Greetings, Groundbreakers! Today, we're going to pull back the curtain and give you a glimpse into the complex process of how we designed the new Nexus and balanced the heart-pounding action of the new Asteroid game mode in Techtonica. The Nexus The Nexus is more than just a pretty structure in Techtonica. You'll use it for fast travel throughout your subterranean world and to host the new lase…
Fire up Steam, you can test out v0.5 of Techtonica right now! An important note on this round of testing: The v0.5 Public Test Cave branch will close on June 3 at 1pm EST. If you want to hop in and test out Laser Games , and all the other cool updates, you have two weeks to do so! Check out the video below for some details on v0.5 of Techtonica and details on what’s coming. So, why are we addin…
Over the last year, we've launched some pretty major updates to Techtonica : quality-of-life improvements, base building, new machines, expanded narrative, and even custom game settings to fine-tune your gameplay. But we've always said that someday, Techtonica is gonna get weird . Today is that day, Groundbreakers. Ready to see what's next? Let's dive into the updated roadmap and all the goodie…
Techtonica is officially 20% off on Steam from May 6 until May 13th, 2024. We've just launched v0.4 with 6 new Game Modes, 80+ custom Game Settings, and 2 new maps! Before you go, check out this sweet, sweet v0.4 trailer. Grab the game, tell a friend, and experience 4-player co-op. Together, you’ll plan your factories, dig into the terrain, and hotly debate whether or not to turn on Cat Sounds.…
Welcome to the Super Sandbox update, Groundbreaker. v0.4 is here! This massive update adds 80+ custom Game Settings, 6 Game Modes, 2 New Maps, and so much more. It's time to fine-tune your gameplay and dive into precisely customized automation. Before we dig in, check out this sweet, sweet trailer the team cooked up. Game Modes The real meat of this update is the nearly 100 custom game settings…
It’s official, the Factory Efficiency Update will release tomorrow, Tuesday, April 30th! So, let’s dive into what’s coming in v0.4. Tomorrow, you’ll get more in-depth Patch Notes with the full details. So, what can you expect in v0.4 of Techtonica ? · 6 new Game Modes · Two new Maps · 70+ Game Settings to customize · An opening cinematic cutscene for Techtonica · Incineration in Smelters and Bl…
Hey there, Groundbreakers! Are you ready to level up your Techtonica experience with the Super Sandbox Update? With this update, we’re adding more than 80 custom game settings and two new maps to cater to every gameplay style under the sun. Say goodbye to cookie-cutter playthroughs and hello to fully customized challenges and sandboxes. But wait, hold up - we get it. The pressure of choice can…
We’re opening up the floodgates, v0.4 PTC is live! Things to know about the PTC Want to chat about the Public Test Cave? We’ve created a new section on Discord just for you! Do not talk about features, narrative, and anything else you see in the Public Test Cave outside of the PTC channels. There is also a subforum on Steam to discuss PTC content. No one likes spoilers! Your save files from the…
Now that v0.3 has been launched, it’s time for a roadmap update! We’re gonna dive in to chat about all the new updates and content coming to Techtonica , but first, the roadmap. First, let’s chat about the two new updates on the roadmap! Super Sandbox This one is a big one , so let’s break down some of the featured items! New Game Modes We’re adding 6 new game modes to Techtonica, including San…
Groundbreakers! As a part of Early Access, we wanted to give the Groundbreaker character model an overhaul. Watch the video below, you won't regret it. We're adding a new Big Head mode to Techtonica! For all of your bobblehead and ragdoll needs. It's actually really fun and hilarious to play in multiplayer. We'll have more news on game modes shortly! See you... tomorrow?
Techtonica is officially 34% off here on Steam, which is our biggest discount ever . We've just launched v0.3 and there's a ton of new features to sink your teeth into. Grab the game, tell a friend, and experience 4-player co-op. Together, you’ll plan your factories, dig into the terrain, and argue over who has the best layout. Let’s get to work!
Hey folks! Now you can get two great games, bundled, at a 10% discount on Steam. We’ve partnered with the Pacific Drive team to bundle Techtonica and Pacific Drive. Own one of these games already? This is a Complete The Set bundle, so you’ll still get the discount if you buy the game you don’t already own through the bundle. Ready to get to work?
That’s right, we’re opening up a Public Test Cave for all of you to test out new features and report bugs before official update launches, for those of you who have purchased the game on Steam. These updates will have bugs and other wonky aspects, as these builds will be in progress work from our team. You’ll also get to try out new machines, new balancing, and a whole host of other brand spank…
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