Hey everyone! 💚
May was a packed month for us! First things first, if you haven't seen it yet, we released a big demo update at the start of the Cozy Games Celebration. You can find the full changelog here. Beyond the demo, we kept ourselves busy and made a lot of progress on the full game. Here's what we've been up to!
This is a big one. We finished writing and implementing the dialogues for both Act 4 and Act 5, which means a big part of the narrative arc of Heidi's Legacy is playable from start to finish in its first pass!
There's still a lot of polish ahead, and the grand Finale to write, but having most of the story in the game is a major milestone for us!
We introduced Clara, making her first appearance in Act 4! She now has her own meshes, appearing both in a cutscene and at her spot in the village later in the game.
WIP version of Clara's mesh and portrait
We also built her a sewing machine, which will play a role in her story and the crafting options she opens up for Heidi.
Joanna, the new character you'll meet at the observatory in Act 3, now has her own portrait, and she blinks! 👁️
We implemented a WIP bridge connecting Zone 4 to Zone 5, opening up the path to the later parts of the mountain. The bridge is still VERY placeholder for now, but for testing purposes, it works!
We added the first WIP climbing spots to the mountains, where Heidi will be able to climb and access new areas. Some of these spots will eventually let you install bird houses, a small but charming addition to the mountain's ecosystem. More on that in a future devlog!
Sebastian's sawmill now has a proper full illustrated background! A big, detailed piece for the plank production mechanic coming in Act 3. It's one of the largest illustrations we've done for the game!
You could see it in the demo, the goat shed has been completely rebuilt! It's now a proper space, both for the goats, and for Heidi too. We also built an upgraded version of the shed that shows when you fulfill Grandpa's task for it.
Regular goat shed and upgraded goat shed
Here is the mesh for one of the tasks you fulfill for Peter post demo: the mushroom coffee machine! More of a grinder really, Peter likes his corner low tech.
That's it for May! The game is really starting to feel complete, and we're excited about the months ahead. If the mountains are calling you, try out the demo or add the full game to your wishlist! Means a lot to a small team like ours. 💚
See you in June!
Meli & Bloo