Devlog #28 – Playable Duck, Story Fragments & Sea Currents
This update introduces a brand-new playable duck character, expands the game's narrative with a story-fragment discovery system, and adds fast underwater traversal through powerful sea currents.
New Features
- Added a new playable duck main character with a complete animation set and holographic dialogue system.
- Introduced Story Fragments: discover scattered document pieces throughout the world and bring them back to Thalassa's Lab to reconstruct the mystery surrounding Dr. Shinoise using a new drag-and-drop investigation panel.
- Added rideable sea currents that players can enter with a boost, featuring high-speed traversal, visual effects, underwater tunnels, and a dedicated tutorial mission.
- Added a new Backpack Jet Booster item for faster underwater exploration.
- Expanded the building system tutorial with a dedicated control-panel walkthrough.
- Added first-time onboarding tutorials covering player controls and inventory.
- Introduced a Playtest Access Gate with region verification and Discord access code support.
- Added the new C#ese localization language for programming enthusiasts.
Improvements & Fixes
- Improved Build Mode with multiple fixes for activation, object placement, and visual flickering.
- General gameplay polish, UI improvements, and stability fixes throughout the game.
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