Here's a quick update on my plans for Emily Wants To Play:
I am still working on the console version of the game. It was a lot more work than I thought, but hopefully I get it finished soon. It is working great on both platforms (PS4 and Xbox One), but there are some little things I am still trying to wrap up. Things like: achievements, gameplay stats, cloud saves, etc... These are required for release.
Once I finish the console, I am going to update the Steam version of the game with everything I have learned from the consoles. There will be full controller support, optimized graphics and several gameplay improvements/changes.
At some point, hopefully soon, I am going to update the current Emily Wants To Play to work with VR (SteamVR, HTC Vive and Oculus Rift). HTC was kind enough to send me a Vive and it is so amazing. I really want the game to support it, plus make future VR titles. The first update will probably only support the headset with a keyboard/mouse combo or regular controller. The next VR update would be to get the Vive and Oculus controllers working in the game. The new VR feels so real though, it may make Emily Wants To Play TOO scary for some.
After all of that, I will finish the sequel! I am crazy excited about making the next game. I have already created some of the new characters and laid out the new areas. It will be bigger, include more story and be as scary as I can make it. :)
One more thing, I also want to make an Emily Wants To Play VR only experience. Virtual Reality gameplay is very unique and it is definitely a different experience compared to a normal first person game. I want to make something that really takes advantage of VR without being limited by normal game rules. This would be something within the realm of Emily Wants To Play but different than the current game.
Well, I have filled up my plate! I better get back to work :)
And again…I can’t say it enough… Thank you, Thank you, Thank you to everyone out there that has played Emily Wants To Play.