The Achievement Update

major update

Pocket Dinos · build 24181316 · published

On SteamNotes only · this build shipped before we watched the app

Here we go with another mega update that's sure to make a few people happy - it's Achievements! This build is in preparation of the upcoming playtest so I'll be looking out for extra bugs.

36 Achievements Added

  • 36 general gameplay Achievements have been added

  • Future achievements will be added based on challenges and complexity - for now, these are accessible achievements to set the foundation

Here's a sneak peek:

3 More Saves

  • That's 6 saves in total to try out different playstyles and focused strategies

New Master Collection Hat

  • Say hello to the Star hat (left) - collect all dinos to unlock it

  • When unlocked it appears in the shop so you can purchase more of them for all your dinos!

  • Collection redesign to declutter the top area

Updated Start Menu with Info Panel

  • Now you can get an overview of Pocket Dinos or keep up with the socials right here

Shadows

  • All dinos, scenery and research potions now have 3d shadows to make them pop off the page

Many Fixes and Improvements

  • Collection Cards and Dino Cards rebuilt to be faster, much much faster loading!!

  • Tutorial wording has been updated to give more information and a few more steps

  • Help has been updated with the overview

  • Open book, dino pop-in and scenery pop-in animation have all been refreshed to feel more bouncy

  • Added animation and sfx to library

  • Added version label to Main Menu (bottom right) for debugging

  • Hid "catchup notice" when leaving the game

  • Reset scrollbars in settings so each new tab starts at top - also refreshed settings

  • Fixed spacebar issue when editing any name

  • Fixed lag spikes from scenery updates relating to money

  • Fixed money not starting correctly when switching sessions

  • Fixed Affinity % going over 100% (thanks Jason)

  • Fixed older dinos not receiving Affinity Power - also added Birth Time and Hatch Time (as it starts from when you next see them, this won't be completely accurate for older dinos)

  • Capped research costs to 500 (if you make it that far!)

As this is a pre-release in preparation for an open playtest, please note any bugs with this update! Thanks all.