Hey everyone!

It's me, Dante Garner, the only developer of Lights Out Multiplayer (as well as all of the other Optimal Games projects!)

I want to keep everyone updated on the current status of the game, so I've decided that I'm going to start writing up "Development Statuses" so that those of you who are interested in the game can understand where the game is at in terms of development!

Well, to start off with, how about I talk about maps?
The game currently has 2 maps:
This is where the story of the game begins

(I'll probably come up with a better name soon lol)

These are the only maps so far that I've technically properly implemented, though they do still need a whole lotta playtesting to ensure they work properly.

Now, how about I move onto gameplay-related stuff?

First of all, majority of the systems required for the game to work have been implemented, such as the core gameplay loop, random role assignment, settings, leveling up, skill assignment, etc. etc. HOWEVER, I've been working on a few new gameplay mechanics to spice up the gameplay just a bit, and so far It's been pretty successful in doing so. I'll reveal more information about it in the next development status.

Anyways, majority of the models and textures are also implemented, as well as SFX (though a lot of them do probably need changing to ensure I avoid copyright or whatever.) so I'd say that the game is coming together pretty well.

With that being said, however, I actually HAVEN'T been working on the game as of recent. Everything I've talked about here are things I was working on a few months ago. I've taken a break from working on it to work on other projects, such as Polaroid, which recently released! You can check it out here! I've also been working on one of my other steam games, Speed is Key, which will be releasing in Early Access as well sometime in 2023-2024! You can check it out here, and if you're interested in it, feel free to wishlist it!

So, now for the big question:


I intend on releasing it on the 31st of October (aka Halloween!)

It's going to release in Early Access, and it'll release with 3 maps (the two I mentioned before, and another one which I'll show off in another development status!)

So yeah, that's it!
Thank you so much for reading all the way 'til the end! I appreciate it, and I hope that you enjoyed this little development status. If you did enjoy it, please consider liking this post. This'll let me know if I should continue with these posts!

Cheers!
- Dante Garner