Dev Blog #16 - Dive Deeper!

Hello amazing Voyagers! Michael / Spacenorth here with exciting updates from beneath the waves!

Dev Stream Insights

We recently had another fantastic dev stream, this time featuring our principal designer Tim who gave us a fascinating look at:

• Our process for designing new enemies from scratch

• How we're responding to your feedback across motion warping, enemy respawning, and player stats! And much more!

Missed it? Catch the replay here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkJvyUT4qrw&ab_channel=TreehouseGames

New Ocean Gameplay Coming Soon!

We've been hard at work on a massive update to ocean and underwater gameplay that will transform your seafaring experience. Here's what's coming in our next patch:

Spear Fishing

• A variety of small fish now populate the waters of Nera

• Hunt them with your spear for a sustainable food source

• But beware the other creatures in the deep...

Underwater Combat Evolved

• New underwater dodge ability to evade underwater threats

• More accurate spear stabs for satisfying underwater combat

Terror of the Deep

Watch out for a terrifying new predator lurking in deeper waters - sharks have arrived in Nera! These apex predators will test your underwater combat skills like never before.

Quality of Life Improvements

• Improved boat camera for better seafaring visibility

• Buffed oxygen capacity to enable longer underwater exploration

Corruption Zones

• Mysterious corruption now spreads from underwater Deep Spires

• Brave the dangers of these zones for valuable rewards

• Dive deep to destroy the source and cleanse the waters of Nera

Playtest Now in Discord!

Our playtest group is experiencing these exciting changes right now and sharing their valuable feedback. We'll be updating the Steam Demo build in the coming weeks, but if you want to jump in sooner, we are always looking for more playtesters here: https://voyagers-of-nera.firstlook.gg/

Your feedback has been instrumental in shaping these improvements, and we can't wait to hear what you think of the expanded underwater world.

Set sail (and dive deep) with us!

• Michael and the Treehouse Team