Dear Valued Players,
I hope you've been enjoying your journey as Temporian is developed and refined. I have a couple of important updates to share.
First, in approximately one month, I'll be releasing Version 1.0, a major milestone! Compared to Temporian's initial Early Access release, this version includes many changes and additions that I'm proud to share with you:
- Gameplay Mechanics and Functionality: I've made critical adjustments to gameplay descriptions and mechanics for an even more immersive experience.
- New Additions: New elements such as custom card storage, additional cards, and many more exciting features.
- Functionality Improvements: Enhancements like better ways to fast-forward and improved sorting in the recipe book have been implemented for a smoother gameplay experience, and taking single cards from stacks.
- Visual and Audio Enhancements: Toggle weather effects and smoother music transitions.
- Balancing Changes: Based on your feedback, I've rebalanced the game to ensure a fair and enjoyable experience for everyone.
- Bug Fixes: Numerous bugs have been fixed, resulting in increased stability and overall enjoyment of the game.
A more expansive list is below this announcement.
Along with 1.0's release, Scenarios will finally be included in the game. Scenarios will allow players to unlock new cards, as well as try their hand at the game with different starting conditions, new events, and challenging restrictions.
Second, in alignment with my initial plans to reflect the value of these substantial updates, and as mentioned in the Early Access notes on the store page, I will be adjusting the price of the game from $8.99 to $14.99. This change will come into effect on May 30th, aligning with Steam's pricing policies.
I understand that price changes can be a sensitive subject. It's essential to note that this decision wasn't made lightly. The initial reduced price was my way of thanking early adopters who supported me and helped shape the game through their valuable feedback.
If you've been thinking about joining our community, you can still purchase the game at the Early Access price of $8.99 for the next three days. To celebrate the full release, I'm also planning a special launch day discount - giving you one more chance to get the game at a reduced rate before the new price takes full effect.
Once again, thank you for your support and understanding. I can't wait for you to experience Version 1.0!
Additionally, I'd like to share that I firmly believe in delivering true value to you. This is why I'm not a fan of paid DLCs - I want the game to grow organically and be accessible to all of you who have supported me on this journey. That's why I'm committing to adding free content updates to the game, even after we reach Version 1.0.
So, rest assured, the launch of 1.0 is not the end - far from it. It's just the beginning of a new chapter in our adventure together, one filled with exciting new additions and enhancements that I can't wait for you to experience. Your journey in our game world will continue to evolve and expand.
Thanks again for your amazing support.
Changes
1. Gameplay Mechanics and Functionality:
Adjustments to gameplay descriptions and mechanics
New feature: ability to turn off various weather and zoom effects
Improved fast-forward functionality
Enhanced bookmark features in the recipe book
Added the ability to end your turn using the space bar
2. Balancing and Adjustments:
Balancing of food lifespan
Rebalancing of resource generation and usage
Adjustments to morale management, including new visuals to indicate health and morale status
3. Visual and Audio Enhancements:
Updated visual effects for snow for more immersion
Changes to game speed synchronization across different hardware
Music transitions now fade in and out smoothly
4. Multiplayer Updates:
Enhanced multiplayer functionality, reducing wait times for friends
Ability to send a queue of resources to a friend through the Temporian
Multiplayer limit increased to 8 players
5. New Additions:
New recipes and buildings: Sawmill, Watchtower, Telescope, Greenhouses
Addition of new resources: Glass, Potatoes
Introduction of new secret elements to the game
6. Bug Fixes:
Multiple bug fixes addressing character behavior, visual glitches, incorrect descriptions and more
Notable fixes include resolution of infinite character death loop and cheat code deactivation
7. Quality of Life Improvements:
Enhanced recipe book with filters and quick-check option
Improved in-game card management and labeling system
Ability to quickly locate workers by hovering over the Housing button
This is just a brief overview of the major changes. We're excited for you to explore them all. Your continuous support and feedback have been invaluable in helping us refine and enrich our game.