Just a small update. Things got a bit lighter, FPS went up, optimization is moving in the right direction.
But yes, the forest is still a technical monster with billions of polygons.
We’re not done yet — but we’ll definitely tame this beast and make it beautiful and smooth to play.
If you find bugs or weird stuff — write in Discord.
Work continues. Step by step. 🍄🌲
Thanks for staying with me.
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