Optimization of Dead Age 2: Graphics, animations and more!

Dear survivors,

I want to give you more detailed information about the further development from Dead Age 1 to Dead Age 2 in this and the upcoming updates.

It is rare that indie titles get successors and even rarer that the successors are more successful than their predecessors. Often because predecessors and successors are too similar. That's why we can proudly say that we have added so many new ideas and features that will make Dead Age 2 a completely new experience! This update is all about technology.

Graphics

Dead Age 2 has over 7GB of files, which is more than 4 times the size of Dead Age 1. That’s needed for the many, many 3D scenarios which are also scrollable, a lot more enemies, and also a lot of NPCs and quest givers matching the three factions, which are spread everywhere in the areas from Dead Age 2.

Soundtrack

Also with the soundtrack of Sven Gerlach, we have 21 tracks by now which is a lot for an indie title. The tracks are great and we will probably also have a soundtrack DLC. This soundtrack really deserves it!

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](https://headupgames.com/exchange/presse/2020/DeadAge2/soundtrack/DeadAge2_maintheme.mp3)

Animations

In contrast to part 1, we were able to work with motion capture for some animations, so that the animations look much more realistic. We also spent a lot of time with the outposts, to make them feel vivid as you explore them. The successful wishlisting from your side, brought us additional animations which provide for more variety:

Also new are the animated portraits which breathe more life into the characters, as there are significantly more quests and dialogues in Dead Age 2.

Shader techniques

We use many of the most important techniques, such as SSAO and Depth of Field, to look more modern here as well.

Overall, our 4-person Silent Dreams team has worked hard to ensure that you are graphically and acoustically satisfied. In the update next week you will learn more about the many new gameplay features.

What is more to say? Oh, we are really close to our next wishlist goal: With 30,000 wishes you will unlock 10 additional zombies to the world of Dead Age 2!

Meanwhile, be sure to join the other survivors on our Dead Age Discord channel!

All the best and stay healthy! Rayk & the Silent Dreams Team

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