Screen Shot Saturday - Beetle Larvae In Motion

[Mike]

Coming in the next patch for Empires of the Undergrowth - Challenge Mode for levels 2.1 Rising Tide and 2.2 Queen of the Hill! When in Challenge Mode, these levels will feature terrifying beach tiger beetle larvae - the juvenile forms of the adult beetles that roam the beach. Although young, these beetle larvae are extremely deadly.

They live in burrows and wait for suitable prey - such as ants - to stumble too close. They then strike with frightening speed before retreating back into their burrow to consume their quarry.

https://youtu.be/ENBlvBTLlL8

[Andrewbh2003]

nice finally 2.1 will be a "challenge"

[Buffy]

Do you have any estimates on the release of the update? It doesn't have to be specific but a time frame you guys are aiming/hoping for.

[Mike]

Originally posted by Vagasil:

Do you have any estimates on the release of the update? It doesn't have to be specific but a time frame you guys are aiming/hoping for.

"As soon as we can" really. The guys are currently dealing with a complete rewrite of the food storage and swarming algorithms that has been necessary for future levels, and it's caused a few issues with the older levels. The artwork and sound for the interim update is all done - we need to iron out the issues, check level balance and we'll be good to go.

We'll likely have a better internal idea of where we're at with it next week.

[griesch]

Not sure if this was asked or thought about... are there any plans for weather related obsticles and conditions in the future? Environment is a big role and the devs have done a great job on the beach level already! Just a thought...

[Mike]

Originally posted by griesch:

Not sure if this was asked or thought about... are there any plans for weather related obsticles and conditions in the future? Environment is a big role and the devs have done a great job on the beach level already! Just a thought...

It is indeed a thought. We'll see!