Dev Blog 5: Procedural Paradise
Hey, Elysians!
We’ve got a ton of sparkly new stuff to show off! Our team has been hard at work refining and expanding the core features of the game, and we’re thrilled to let you take a peek behind the curtain. Here’s what we’ve been working on:
Procedural World Generation
Elysium is a procedural world that will change with each playthrough. Players will explore five unique island clusters in each version of the world. Island clusters are packed with points of interest, Drydocks, clockwork monsters, and valuable resources.
With a mix of procedural generation and hand designed pieces, each world will allow players to experience the core EoE experience but explore a new world in every playthrough. Islands' layout, resources, POI locations, Drydock locations, and even the floating debris between islands will be different in every world.
Check out this clip from our World Generation Team Stream to learn more!
New and Improved UI
We’ve been hard at work polishing up our game’s UI over the past few months. Our team has made huge improvements to make the HUD and menus not only more functional but more immersive and in line with the lore of Echoes of Elysium. Here’s a few things we’ve added so far!
Immersive HUD: You'll notice that your heads-up display has a brand new look, designed to make you feel truly part of the world. It's sleek, responsive, and we think it’ll make managing your airship and exploration even more exciting.
In-Game Menus: Our team has put a lot of thought into the game’s menus to make sure they blend seamlessly with the world of Elysium. Every button and panel now has a rich aesthetic to pull you deeper into the experience.
First-Time User Experience (FTUE): We’ve also begun implementing a new FTUE for all the newcomers to Echoes of Elysium. Whether you’re a seasoned player or someone starting fresh, the onboarding process will help you get a handle on the game mechanics while immersing you in the world we’re building.
Airship Upgrades
Airships are what make EoE, and we’re thrilled to announce a bunch of new components to help you create the flying fortress of your dreams!
Airship Construction just got a glow up with the addition of several new hull pieces. We've also added the option to use inset power cores and place boosters on corner hull pieces. These new options will open up a ton of new customization options and ship layouts.
We've also revamped our ship damage, visual damage indications, and ship repair system. You'll feel more immersed in airship building, flying, and maintenance than ever!
We’re looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the new features! Make sure to stop by Discord to tell us what you think and catch our Streams to tell us your thoughts and questions live!
Stay tuned for more!
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