Hello survivors! This is a small demo update that should improve the experience for new players and multiplayer players. I've added a bit more loot, fixed a couple of multiplayer issues and did some quality of life updates. Some other great news: The Left Behind will join this months NextFest! I'm super excited to join NextFest with the demo and hope all the new players enjoy the zombie experie…
Hello Survivors! In this post I'm going to talk you through the state of the demo and what you can expect in the full release of the game. The demo: The demo contains the first half hour of the story. You can play the story in solo mode and get a preview of how it will play. There is also a free-roaming mode: survival. This is a mode where you can explore the map and survive as long as possible…
Hello survivors! This is a small demo update that should improve the experience for new players and multiplayer players. I've added a bit more loot in the starting area, fixed a couple of multiplayer issues and did some quality of life updates. Next to that I've updated the art on Steam. I've made new capsule art and store art. I still need to update some screenshots and the GIFS in the descrip…
Hello Survivors! This will probably be the last update for the demo. I'm now focusing on the full release and all the features needed for the release of the game. If the demo needs some fixing on a game breaking issue I'll do that of course! I'm going to focus on the next part of the story, more modes, achievements and more. If you would like to follow that proces, join the official Discord. He…
Hello survivors! This update is a more behind the scenes update. I fixed a couple of issues regarding the multiplayer/co-op mode. So, a small update, but hopefully makes the experience playing with friends better for all of you! The full update list: - Fixed a bug where only the server would have an inventory. - Fixed an issue where chest would show strange behavior and gave the possibility for…
Hello survivors! This update is a hotfix for 0.1.5. In the last update a bug was reported where certain player would spawn without a character, UI and input making the game unplayable. This error should be resolved now. Next to that I fixed a couple of small issues lister below: The full update list: - Fixed a game breaking bug where would spawn without character, UI and input; - Fixed the flas…
Hello Survivors! The biggest update for the demo to date is here! I worked really hard on this new update and I'm really curious what you all think about it. If you encounter any problems with the new update, please, contact me on Discord: or under this post. If you like the new update, please leave a review. This demo update reveals the complete size of the map, a revisited inventory system, t…
Hello Survivors! In this blogpost I'm going to take you through the last updates and plannend work for the upcoming months. It's been a while since the last update. I've been on a break for a couple of months, members of the discord got a couple of updates on that. If you want more frequent updates on the game and it's development I can highly suggest becoming a member of the official server: A…
Earlier this year, I announced the release date for my game The Left Behind . At that time, I was close to a playable demo. When the demo released back in May, I received an incredible amount of feedback. That feedback not only helped improve the demo but will also benefit the full release. Many members of the community helped me shape the game to the point where it is now, suggesting great fea…
Hello survivors! This update is a hotfix for 0.1.3. In the last update (yesterday) a couple of bugs were reported. One bug was in my opinion a game breaking bug where the compass didn't update. This update fixes those issues + a couple of more (see list below). The full update list: - Fixed a game breaking bug where the compass coordinates wouldn't update; - Fixed a bug where using items requir…
Hello survivors! Today the demo update 0.1.3 is live! This update is centered around performance updates. The Left Behind switched engine version. The game was made in Unreal Engine 5.3 and switched to 5.4.4. This update fixed some performance issues and gave me some tools to better streamline the streaming of assets in and out the world. The performance should be better but I would love to hea…
Hello everyone! I've missed the post for the 0.1.1 update so here is two updates in one post. I've been working on a couple of new features and fixed a lot of small issues in this demo update. The next update will be the last big update for the demo. Hope you're having fun with the demo so far! Update list 0.1.1 : · You can now pick your weapon back up if your inventory is full; · New feature!…
Update 0.1.0 is live! I'm so excited to release the next update with everyone! I worked really hard on this update so hopefully you'll like the new content. The new update contains visual updates, performance updates and multiplayer! A detailed list: · Multiplayer: play online or on LAN connection with 3 friends (total of 4 players), · Lobby chat (MP only), · Invite friends through Steam (MP on…
Update 0.0.3 is live! With improvements like: · You can rebind your weapon menu, · The camera is more cantered now, people had some issues with it being to far off. inflicting combat. Let me know what you think of the new camera position!, · Quests are better readable in the UI, · Hint/tutorial text helps new player through the controls and game., · Small performance updates, · A button in the…
After great feedback by players I've worked really hard on the first update. The first update contains: · Improved the pickup system, · Improved interacting with objects and making it more readable which box/cabinet you open, · Fixed a couple of spots in the map where players were able to bypass level-up requirements, · Fixed a bug where putting the settings to low a game crash happened, · Adde…
In this demo you can play the first 30 minutes of the game: The Left Behind. The demo features a handcrafted post-apocalyptic world. Explore a typical Dutch open-world landscape at daytime and beware of hordes of enemies coming in at night. Loot and hunt to survive. Each night, the game becomes increasingly challenging. Keep track of your highscore and try to survive as many nights as possible…
The Left Behind. In this video I'm going to give you updates on: Zombie updates · The story is complete; · Environment updates; · Inventory and item updates; · More info on a demo release;
Hello survivors! I've uploaded a new devlog where I talk about: · Sound design · UI design · How I've made enemies even smarter · And how to get your name in the game! If you want more updates, don't forget to join the Discord!
Hello Survivors! This week I've uploaded the second devlog for the game. So if you're curious how the game is made, what it will look and play like, feel free to watch the devlog:
Hello Survivors! This week I've uploaded the first devlog for the game. So if you're curious how the game is made, what it will look and play like, feel free to watch the devlog:
Hello Survivors! We want to keep you posted on the game's progress. In this small update video you can see some early combat, the inventory system and the character stats. Video: Follow our socials for more behind the scene updates: X/Twitter:
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