Seedworld Dev Update #11

New Characters, Animals and Wild Life

Seedworld

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Uli

Aug 09, 2024

Introduction

We’ve got a riddle for you.

What does DJ Khaled say at the start of every song? You guessed it, ANOTHER ONE!

Welcome to another Dev Update. If you missed the last one, catch up here before diving into the latest on Seedworld’s battle mode, animation, and weaponry.

Let’s get to it!

Development Updates

During the last Dev Update, we mentioned some new additions to make building a lot easier within Seedworld. Now, there are new improvements we've been working on:

Building Mechanics Improvements

Multi-selection tools: Select and manipulate multiple objects simultaneously, saving you precious time and effort.
Grouping and creating building sets: Combine multiple objects into a single unit and save them for later use
Shared building sets: Imagine sharing your unique creations with those of other players to build extraordinary structures together
New terrain editing updates
Brushes updates, improvement of old brushes

Level Implementation

Creation and addtion of new features and POI in the level for the map.

New animations updates

Terrain world creation animations
Updates on character movements
Sliding updates for battle mode
Hovering and mount animations WIP
New shooting animations updates
Animations of weapons for combats WIP

Settings menu

WIP settings menu for Graphics
WIP settings menu for Cameras

SFX implementation

new integration of SFX for Characters (locomotion)
improved Ambient sound (background biome sound)
Combat mechanics SFX WIP (Weapons)

Meet the Baby Bull

If you spot a cute baby bull during your Seedworld adventure, resist the urge to pet it!

A parent might be nearby. While these creatures might not seem friendly unless you have secret bullfighter talents we don’t know about; there could be more to them than meets the eye.

Celestray the Ray

Meet the Celestray Ray, a Seedworld native creature that looks like a majestic stingray. Whether friend or foe, finding one in the game can lead to a beautiful experience or an unexpected challenge—so approach with caution!

Weapon and Battle Mechanics

In Seedworld, you're either delivering damage or dodging it. With the new rocket launcher VFX and revamped weapon reloading system, these visuals and mechanics take your in-game experience to the next level.

We've also added new attack shoot animations with dynamic camera effects that track your every move, making every shot feel epic.

Player controls have been refined for a more responsive and intuitive combat experience. We’ve also addressed a number of issues that caused inconsistencies with damage output and attack execution.

Three new playable characters, each with a unique combat style and ability, have been added for battle modes to deepen and variety the gameplay.

Plus, fresh animations, realistic death sequences, and impactful shot-hit animations will keep you on the edge of your seat. Check out the visuals below!

Environment Improvements

It’s not just about the combat—Seedworld’s environment is improving too! Remember the Grassland Biome we teased back in Dev Update #1? That was just the beginning and we keep building on top of the existing designs.

Grasslands aren’t new in gaming, with iconic examples like Pokémon and even the vast fields of The Witcher series.

These are the concepts we have been working on lately to turn into 3D counterparts for our environment team and tech art team.

Enough talk; take a moment to appreciate the beauty before your eyes.

Character Expansion

Seedworld is remarkable for its diverse cast of characters. Our art team intentionally sought to break molds and explore a wide range of cultures and backgrounds.

They did a great job making characters that feel real, and you can connect with them!

As seen in Dev Update #7, some characters even have real-world pop culture influences. We can't wait to see what our artists come up with next as they push the boundaries of imagination with each update.