May has, as always, been a month full of work, where we focused on improving the game and implementing major adjustments and refinements. We also had the chance to spend time together as a team, which is always a valuable opportunity to share ideas and continue on our path to reach our goal: to let you explore soon, and in the best form possible. In the meantime, we’re also gathering your most frequently asked questions and working on updating the FAQ section on the forum, so we can provide you with an up-to-date version as soon as possible. For this devlog, however, we’d like to dust off the Character Spotlight, to reintroduce you to some of the many faces you’ll encounter on your journey through the lively city we’re building.
If you happen to find yourself strolling near the docks, it won’t be hard to spot a tall, blocky robot with a straw hat and two large glass eyes ready to give you a careful once-over. That’s Salt Pete, who runs a makeshift ferry - little more than some riveted sheet metal - which he claims is the safest, cheapest way to cross the bay. Will you trust this big hunk of metal? “I make this crossing safely 95% of the time, all of the time!”
Pete certainly has a cheerful attitude, but he also has a mean streak that he doesn’t bother to hide. He’s often seen bickering with the other robots at the harbor - whom he doesn’t seem to like very much - and he won’t hesitate to drag you into the drama. He loves listening to the stories of his passengers, but you’ll rarely hear him talk about his own past in his wheezy, robotic voice. According to him, there are plenty of others around who can “fill your ears with tall stories”. “So anyway, that old dustbin Caleb called me a bad sailor. Me! He wouldn’t know a sailboat if he woke up and was suddenly a sailboat.”
As always, we thank you for your support and patience. The months ahead are the most challenging yet, and our focus right now is entirely on polishing and fine-tuning, without pause. Your affection doesn’t go unnoticed - it’s instrumental for the whole team.