Sorry about the silence as I said in the previous update, I’ve been busy getting accustomed to my new work life.

Before I release this rework update, I wanted to have some significant content for player to experience even if its just a demo. Well, I think that the way to go, have the player taste all forms of content in the demo before I expand it further in full release.

These are some features I’ve been cooking and that I’d like to share!


I don’t remember how much I’ve explained about the new game mode but I’ll briefly introduce it again.
As players start a new run, they will be entering a big arena filled with various obstacles, interactable, events, and rewards to find. But time is essential because this big area will start to shrink smaller and become much more hostile over time.

Once players are finished with the area, they can call for the teleporter to escape to a new area and repeat the process. There will be a set limit number of areas players are able to explore before being forced to fight the final boss.

So basically the goal is to try to gather as many resources as possible and get stronger before the time up and fight the boss!

Continuing from the last dev log, a unique point of interest and hazard will be introduced to each level.
Points of interest can range from simple interactable that give you a small reward, to a full-on side quest to complete for huge payout. While hazards will be things like obstacles that randomly spawn to environmental damage or mechanics.

The main things to note are unique mechanics and global hazards that will be added to each level.

There is a special structure called Observation Tower.
They can be scattered around the playable area. Players need to activate these towers in order and be rewarded with plentiful research points. This can be great for the early game for players to grind those points for unlocking meta progression.

With a very rare chance of triggering, this global hazard can take place at the center of the area. Creating a gigantic magnetic storm that sucks up nearby asteroids. But if we are tough enough to venture through inside, you might find something valuable!
I hope this will bring more characteristics to each level make it less repetitive and make players excited to see what’s new when they unlock a new level!

I’ve added more meta progression to this new demo, which will use some of the new material that I’m implementing and will explain later.

The player can acquire a shard and essence of a specific Arkship to increase their Absolute Aura. These aura grant global permanent bonuses to all ally units during gameplay.

I’m reusing of the old mastery system into new ones. This system allows the player to spend “Modules” to attach offensive, defensive, or auxiliary modules to their starship of choosing. Which will provide further stat bonus to the starship. It work similarly but this one will be permanent upgrade that can unlock outside the gameplay.

[NOTE: This is old picture of mastery system]
Expanding the global modification, The unique tab as the name suggests provides unlock for unique upgrades instead of simple stat upgrades. The cheat tab something I'm testing, it will allow players to willingly turn on difficulty challenge mode or even spend an absurd amount of research points to buy some game breaking cheats.

Previously, the game only had research point as a main currency for unlocking new content and upgrades. But now we have modules and materials.

Module: This can be dropped by defeating the corresponding enemies. The enemy that focuses on attacking will drop the offensive module, an enemy that is more tank drop the defensive module, and an enemy that heals or buffs drop the auxiliary. This applies to everything in between.

Material: A new set of materials is being added to the game. This includes Nanomaterial, Life Thread, Synthetic Fuel, and Starlight Crystal. These materials are most often dropped from completing specific events or destroying corresponding interactable like mining depots. Players can use the material to create new stuff in the future, stay tuned!

That’s about it for now, I’m eagerly awaiting to finally polish the rework update for players to try it out.
I’ll try to update the dev log more frequently if I have the time. But for now, see you later!

Simply put, I've just got a full-time job as a game dev for a small indie studio called BitEgg Inc.
They have quite a promising title coming, which has stacked up quite a bit of a wishlists. That is none other than "Lost and Found Co." It's been an honor and a great experience so far!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2101390/Lost_and_Found_Co/

Now that I graduated from unemployed to fully employed, the speed of progress on my game has been greatly reduced. As I've been working on the game on and off. This past month I've dealing with moving places and family members, settling into my new work life and schedule. Like an unannounced hiatus break. (Which explains the slow update)

To trace back the history of this game. It starts as a thesis project for my game design class. I wanted this game to be more than just a student project, so I pushed it forward and entered various events. Now we are here, way further than what I initially planned.
At the start, I plan to make a small game for a fast release. But now that I've got a job, there is no need to rush but all the while less time to work on it too.


I will keep working on the game and fully intend to finish it. With this opportunity, I won't have to rush to release it but take my time to polish it to satisfaction. Originally this would take just a year to finish, but now going forward it would probably need a few more years. (Ideally one or two years.)

Also now that I'm not a broke college student I can put more funds into other aspects like art and sound. And hopefully, I can gain more experience from work to make my game even better!

It's going to be a long journey onward from this point. I'll be glad if you are interested in following this adventure. And fully understand the dissatisfaction with the change in direction.

I'll be back next month in the dev log like usual, and try to bring something new to show.

Stay safe and happy new year!