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Tornado EmergencyNewsDevelopment Update 03/02/2025
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Development Update 03/02/2025

Tornado Emergency · published 3 Mar 2025, 02:42 UTC

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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.

Improved Tornado Visuals

I've made some improvements to our larger tornado visuals. While this is still a work in progress, we wanted to share the current state of these enhancements.

Multiplayer Progress

I'm excited to announce that we've begun internal multiplayer testing! Our servers are up and running, and we are actively tracking issues on our bug board.


A glimpse of our multiplayer menu interface.

Bug Fixes & Optimizations

Numerous bugs have been squashed over the past few weeks - mainly regarding multiplayer, improving stability and performance across the board. My focus has been on creating a smooth experience for the upcoming playtesting phases.

  • Fixed various vehicle physics issues
  • Improved weather system stability
  • Enhanced performance in areas with multiple tornados
  • Resolved several UI and menu glitches
  • Many more

What's Next?

The next phase of playtesting is on the horizon! Here's what you can expect:

  • The next phase of playtesting is expected to begin either at the end of this month or early next month.
  • Pre-Alpha Supporters can expect an official announcement for the above.
  • Our current focus is on completing the EA map.
  • Playtesting times and release dates will depend on how long it takes to complete the map and fix any bugs or performance issues discovered during testing.

We're excited to have you experience the game firsthand soon! Thank you for your continued support and patience.

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