Hey, storm chasers! I've been working hard towards the playtesting phase and am excited to share some of the progress made in the past few weeks.
New Grass and Wind Animation
Feature Previews
Improved Destruction
Spotter Network and Probe Tracking
- Track probes on radar.
- View temperature, pressure, and wind speeds.
- Report weather on the network.
Proximity Voice and Radio Chat
- Global and Team Text Chat.
- Proximity Voice Chat.
- Global Radio Voice Chats.
Communications Management
New EA Map Style
I decided to go for a more rolling fields and pastures landscape style, which also allows for a larger and more natural layout.
Other Enhancements
- Driving offroad is much slower than on the road.
- Loading screens and main menu are near completion.
- Settings menu with DLSS and FSR3 support.
- Tons of bug fixes
What's Next?
Addressing bugs, refining the experience, setting up servers, conducting internal playtesting, and introducing more vehicles and characters. Stay tuned for more updates!
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