We have to tell you something - our Best Forklift Operator achievements list has been leaked. In some way. When we tested the achievements system inside the team, we had to put them into Steam, soโฆ you can all see them now on the game storepage. Even so, it is not yet active.
However, we want to reassure you - it's not that something is not working for you. Achievements (as well as leaderboards) will be added to the game with the next update. We apologize for any confusion or misunderstandings.
And since we are already on this topic, we would like to present with you what achievements will be included in the game: ๐ Beginner operator - Complete all tasks in the first warehouse ๐ Advanced operator - Complete all tasks in the second warehouse ๐ Best Forklift Operator - Complete all tasks in the third warehouse ๐ Good investment - Buy a second forklift ๐ Rich man from the warehouse - Buy the third forklift ๐ Stuffed pockets - Earn 50,000$ ๐ Time to invest - Earn 100,000$ ๐ Big fish - Earn 200,000$ ๐ Peacock - Change the color of the forklift ๐ Trickster - Play Arcade Mode for the first time ๐ Jigsaw master - PlayArcade mode 20 times ๐ Forklift for Life - Play Arcade mode 50 times ๐ Ready to fly - Finish tutorial mode ๐ Feel free - Launch the Free Ride mode ๐ Become Natural - Complete all tasks and get all cash bonuses in the first warehouse ๐ All Eyes on me - Complete all tasks and get all cash bonuses in the second warehouse ๐ Easy Peasy - Complete all tasks and get all cash bonuses in the third warehouse
Dear operators, we are opening a new warehouse for you!
It's good to meet you again and give you a whole new place to play. Remember that driving a forklift is much more than just precision and duty. It's also something that should be a lot of fun.
That's why in the fourth update we're adding something really important to us - a unique, big third warehouse. But let's move on to the details, here's what we are preparing for you:
=====๐ง Update Content ๐ง====
๐คฉ Third Warehouse + Missions
The largest and most polished magazine is waiting for you. This is where you will be able to really show who is the Best Forklift Operator. As in other warehouses, it has a permanent open space in Mission 6, so you can also admire the game environment and enjoy a greater variety of loads.
๐ก Navigation
As the space has increased, we have also prepared a navigation system that makes it easier to find the right cargo and where to put them. Think Uber Forklift.
๐ฎ Field of View Setting
Owners of Ultra-Wide monitors rejoice! Yes, it will be possible to set the Field of View!
โ๏ธ Game Over screen
If there is a situation in the game that does not allow the cargo to be successfully delivered, a message will appear on the screen that will end the attempt
=====๐ง End Note ๐ง====
This time around, the update is very specific - the new content is large, and designed to be engaging, and we love adding it to the BFO. Early Access is a special moment in the life of the game and we are glad that we still get so many votes from you and we can develop our project.
Be with us, have fun and if you can - tell your friends that it's fun to ride on forklifts ๐ ~Gamedust Team
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Dear masters of forklifts, (you have been playing our title so intensely that we can call you this way), we have more good news and a big update for you.
Each subsequent week in Early Access is a big and exciting challenge for us. We keep in touch with you all the time and learn what you would like from a title like BFO.
Therefore, after previous updates, which brought a lot of improvements related to the comfort of the game, a number of supported steering wheels, and VR goggles - now is the time for new, juicy content!
=====๐ง Update Content ๐ง====
โบ๏ธ New open space I
Large space outside the warehouse, open in the first location (in mission 6). People with claustrophobia rejoice! Wohow!
๐ New open space II
Large space outside the warehouse, open in the second location (in mission 6). Even more fresh air and extended horizons.
๐ช New Forklift
The third big and powerful forklift. Scientists estimated that this bad boy is capable of capturing 28 russian tanks, single-handed.
๐งน Revisited Warehouse I
Improving the quality and operation of tasks that are outsourced in the first warehouse. To make old stuff match the new additions.
๐ป More VR Presets
New Presets for VR controls. Because the best choice is more choices.
๐จ Bugfixes & Polishing
In addition, we've taken care of the graphics improvements. For example - the load deposition area is now more visible and some collision issues have been resolved. Also, we are already preparing to bring more content to the game in the next update.
๐ฅ Let's Play" video by SMii7Y
This one left as crying from laughter and endlessly grateful for the coverage. You HAVE to watch it!
=====๐ง End Note ๐ง====
We hope that such activities will give you even more fun with BFO. Our team is starting to come to the end of Early Access, so we really want each update to give you something extra, something you want. We always remember that the player is the most important figure, in our craft. So as long as we are able to fulfill your suggestions and wishes, we will definitely do it :) ~Gamedust Team
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Yupitergrad 2: The Lost Station is coming to Steam!
During the development of Yupitergrad we wanted to bring a real breakthrough to the world of Virtual Reality.
It was a challenge on which we focused all our strengths and resources and worked for months without rest. We finished the game, but it didn't quite feel like our entire, huge vision managed to find its way into (virtual) reality.
The changes we dreamed about for a long time, made us return to the drawing board, and we realized that we cannot limit ourselves to creating only new additions to something that already exists.
Because our dreams outgrew their container.
Hereโs why, instead of reshaping the original, we began working on Yupitergrad 2: The Lost Station, a true sequel that will allow us to boldly stand next to such important titles for Virtual Reality as Superhot, HL: Alyx or Population: One.
We want our new title to prove that Virtual Reality is ready for real action-adventure games.
So what's changing? First of all, an extensive space base, with its own secrets to discover and robots that, for some reason, decided to attack us. During our journey, we will be accompanied by AIsha, a wonderful artificial intelligence whose voice and abilities will aid us during our exploration and traverse of the mysterious space station.
We have thrown the features of modern Metroidvania into our workshop and decided to transfer, first time in video games history, them to Virtual Reality. And we can't wait for you to play it!
Dear forklift operators - thank you for supporting us, for waiting for this update, and for helping us choose what will be most important to you!
As you can see - this time we added some really important things to the game, things that you asked for from the very beginning of Early Access. Thanks to the work of our team, in the current update we can communicate adding the steering wheel support you requested so much, beta version of VR goggles + other controllers support, We also introduced completely new control presets and improved button binding. The final surprise is that Best Forklift Operator already supports Point shop and Community Items!
Beautiful news isn't it? And we'll be back soon with more ๐
=====๐ง Update Content ๐ง====
๐ Support for Steering Wheels & Pedals
We are pleased to confirm that the game now supports steering wheels. We have prepared for the support of four specific, the most popular (tested and confirmed are: Thrustmaster Ferrari 458 (Xbox 360 model), Logitech G29, Thrustmaster T150 Racing Wheel & Thrustmaster T300 RS Racing Wheel) and general system support for other models. Now the forklift journey really begins!
Steering Wheel works in VR and non-VR mode (btw - in the menu, the steering wheel is detected as a gamepad).
๐ฅฝ Virtual Reality mode + ANYTHING
We listened to many of your voices - you often wanted to combine controlling various controllers (including steering wheels, gamepads, mouse, keyboard) with wearing VR goggles on your head. We have good news: You can now play Best Forklift Operator this way - but we also want to emphasize that this is a beta version solution.
The multitude of configurations and necessary tests mean that we cannot currently provide something that will support each hardware configuration. The game will start in this mode, but not every hardware (computer + headset) will work properly.
The chances of it working properly are similar to the chance that you will get bugs, but knowing that we will be able to satisfy at least some of the players, we decided to add such a feature in this update. We'd love everything to work perfectly right away.
At present, however, it is not possible for us to further refine this solution. We ask for your understanding and we hope that most of you will be able to enjoy BFO exactly the way you want.
โจ๏ธ Key Binding Presets + User Presets
As the name suggests - we have added new versions of the controls preset to the game. Thanks to them, it will be easier for you to find the control method that will be the most suitable for you. And if that turned out to be not enough, you will assign functions to specific buttons yourself.
You will now find in the game three presets for the gamepad (and a fourth for customization), and three presets for the keyboard (and the fourth one for customization).
We hope that thanks to this Best Forklift Operator will become more accessible to everyone.
๐ด Point Shop & Community Items
Thanks to high rating and popularity - Valve enabled Steam Items for Best Forklift Operator - wohow! So we instantly jumped in and tried our best to provide you with the most epic items we could think of.
Some of them are very game-related some others stray a bit from the game's theme - but all of them had been carefully crafted to serve their ultimate purpose - being an awesome decoration for your user profiles. Now, let's have a closer look at the goods ๐ฝ
๐ Point Shop Items - Animated Avatars
๐ Point Shop Items - Animated Avatar Frames
๐ Point Shop Items - Animated Backgrounds
๐ Point Shop Items - Animated Mini-Backgrounds
๐ Point Shop Items - Stickers
๐ Community Items - Badges
๐ Community Items - Trading Cards
๐ Community Items - Backgrounds
๐ Community Items - Emots
You can check all the Point Shop items โก๏ธ HERE โฌ ๏ธ
๐ฃ German Language Localization
It's that simple - you can play in German! (full text localization) / So einfach ist das โ Sie kรถnnen auf Deutsch spielen!
=====๐ง End Note ๐ง====
There are still some important things to do. More updates are coming, increasing the content of the game itself, and diversifying what you have already seen. We hope that you will stay with us even longer to see how we bring this project to an end.
Once again, thank you very much for your support, commitment, and suggestions that you send to us. We want Best Forklift Operator to bring joy to players, and to make it an interesting title among other simulators. With your help, everything is possible!
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Our dear friends in warehouses and forklifts around the world - we want to thank you again for your commitment to Best Forklift Operator.
The first update is live and brings you some of the things you really cared about. The game now offers support for HTC Vive (Wands), and Valve Index (Knuckles) goggles & controllers! This means that even more people will be able to try how BFO performs in VR (and we know from many of you that this is a great, immersive experience).
In addition, the game now supports new, higher display resolutions (above full HD), and we have introduced a more intuitive, user-friendly pointer to the VR version. We also improved the issues that made the game crash at first for some users.
=====๐ง Update Content ๐ง====
๐ฅฝ Support for HTC Vive+Wands &Valve Index+Knuckles
Now you can do some delicious forklifting with those bad boys too.
๐ฅ๏ธ Higher display resolutions
Confirmed resolutions are 21:9 - 2560ร1080, 21:9 - 3440ร1440, 16:9 - 2560ร1440 and 16:9 - 3840ร2160.
๐จ๐ปโ๐ป Other Goodies
- Pointer (for VR mode) - Fixed the crashing bug - Fixed visual artifacts of 3d models in some parts of warehouses - Cargo models optimization - Fixed "two same hands" - Changed interface interactions in VR (to be more comfortable)
=====๐ง Work in Progress ๐ง====
- Support for Steering Wheels - A brand new Warehouse and missions - More cargo types - Upgrading and expanding current Warehouses - Community & Point Shop Items
=====๐ง End Note ๐ง====
We hope you will continue to follow us and support our efforts to bring you the best forklift simulator on the market. We are working on making the game better and better and making the 1.00 version a great product for everyone to have a good time with.
Thank you again!
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PS We are currently working on a roadmap that we will be able to publish so that you know what the next updates will bring. ~Gamedust
The first thing we would like to address is THAT IT WILL BE A LONG READ. But bear with us, as we have a lot to say and discuss and we do everything in our power to be as transparent as the air. We are fully aware of many "stuck in EA forever" or other, much more dramatic, cases. Hence we plan ahead, and try to work as close as possible, with our players. Now, sit back and have a read :)
(The image is pure cringe. I know.)
=====๐ง THE JOURNEY ๐ง====
Before we started working on Best Forklift Operator, we had a rather clear vision of what the game should be, how should it play and what should it have. From the Day 1, our heads were spinning with the ideas and possibilities.
But also, we were aware, that not everything we hoped for, can be implemented upon the release of Early Access. And it's not even about production, budgets or time restraints. It's about full awareness, that handful of people can provide only so many perspectives, and that when you are the creator of something - your views and opinions, might become biased.
Hence the Early Access. So we can interact with the community and join forces with you - to create something awesome for everyone, not just us. To cross-check what's important for us vs what's dear to you.
And I dare to say, knowing it is not a perfect score, it appears we... mostly delivered. But you - wow - you guys DELIVERED a looooot more. With capital all letters.
Past 7 days we've been working around the clock. Talking to all of you. Checking reviews, discord, forums, refund notes, social media, comments, PMs, and DMs. Everything has been recorded, categorized, archived, and sorted. Then put into a sheet, then put into another with filtering, then in another one with commentary and analysis.
From the Day 1 - we had a clear Roadmap. But also an awareness that we might have to adjust it after the release of Early Access. The good news are: 80-90% of your expectations vs our initial Roadmap - matched. What did not - was the priorities.
We wanted to focus on adding more content to the game, but you turned our eyes to many other aspects and so - we are in the process of shifting our focus and reordering the Roadmap.
(This one is supposed to be less cringy. No? Oh. Ok...)
=====๐ง FEEDBACK ๐ง====
From over hundreds of reports, broken down into two categories, we came up with this:
Requested Features:
- HOTAS (Steering wheel, pedals, gearbox, joystick) - Being able to rebind the controls on controllers and HOTAS - Support for other Virtual Reality headgears (Valve Index, HTC Vive & others) - Horizontal shift for forklift - More vehicles - Support for Ultra-Wide monitors, multi-monitor setup, and higher resolutions - More missions/maps - Better cargo and vehicle physics - An option for "arcade" reverse gear - Sandbox mode - Adjust the placement of the gearbox to avoid accidental interactions - Better/more realistic audio for vehicles - More camera options - Being able to play in VR but with controller/HOTAS instead of VR controllers - Multiplayer - Support for OpenVR - Support for non-standard keyboards such as AZERTY - Being able to adjust vehicles mirrors - More info and polish for tutorial - Height adjustment option in VR - Tweaking vehicles forklift attributes (speed, acceleration, deacceleration, torque, slide) - Backlights on the vehicles. - Hand brake - FOV Slider in options - Interface indication of perfect score/time for missions - Support for TrackIR
Known Bugs & Issues:
- Rare crashing upon launch/stuck at the title screen - Missing virtual hands in VR mode - The game is lagging on some devices. - Controls randomly switch between connected devices. - Reflection in mirrors is not dynamic in VR
Those lists are not complete and for the time being - we had to get rid of a couple of issues if the author was only one individual. E.g having AI NPCs walking around the warehouse, and being able to get killed... yeaaaaa, no, sorry ;D
(This one should be cringe - free.)
=====๐ง THE ROADMAP ๐ง====
As mentioned above, our old, internal one - is outdated now. So it is kind of pointless to share it at this point in time. In the next couple of days, we will have many meetings and brainstorming sessions to come up with a brand new one - strongly influenced by yourr feedback from past 7 days.
Mind you - adjusting project Roadmap is no trivial task. You cannot just go and start from the top and move to the bottom. Some features take hours to implement, some other days, some different weeks and months, and some - are out of reach. The catch is to put everything in an order that takes many factors into the equation and keep the whole thing both doable and steady. But don't worry! We got this. ๐
(This might be a bit cringe but hey - it is honest!)
=====๐ง THANK YOU! ๐ง====
Words cannot express how grateful we are and for how many things. The faith and trust you put in us. The joy you report when playing. Being able to get to know so many of you. Seeing you making all those huge jenga-like towers in-game, having fun. Posts upon posts of valuable feedback, suggestions, and requests... this is a LOT to digest.
But this is also a huge responsibility, and we are aware. You guys really put a juicy and fat smile on our ugly faces and we simply don't want to wake up one day to discover it's all gone. Quite the contrary. We want more of it.
So stay tuned, and thank you. It's a pleasure to be working with you guys.
Best Forklift Operator is now available in Early Access
Today, thanks to the combined forces of Setapp and Gamedust, we start our adventure with simulation games. In Best Forklift Operator, you will all be able to see what the work of a forklift operator looks like and experience unforgettable moments in yards and warehouses. We give you the game in a relatively early stage of development and we understand what is missing in it. The current game contains two forklifts and two warehouses with basic ideas for the mission's goals.
Until the full version is released, we'll be adding a third warehouse, leaderboards, and a new Arcade mode that offer a completely different dimension to the gameplay. We hope that what is at the heart of the game - the atmosphere and the way of controlling the forklift - will be satisfactory for you, and you will look forward to the next content updates with us.
We also remind you that a huge part of the fun of the game is the ability to run it entirely in Virtual Reality and this is also the way we recommend playing to fully appreciate its value and the challenge it offers.
The demo that we released during NextFest was very well received and gave us a lot of information, but wanting to ensure that all the elements were properly made - the work was extended.
So, going to the summary, what's included in the current version of Early Access are:
โ๏ธ Realistic forklift driving model;
โ๏ธ Play the whole game however you want - in VR or on the flat screen;
โ๏ธ Two warehouse areas;
โ๏ธ Two models of the forklift;
โ๏ธ Five missions for each warehouse, with a basic structure + two missions in which experience is based on randomly generated cargo;
โ๏ธ Basic economy;
โ๏ธ Possibility to change the color of the forklift.
What will come with the next game updates:
๐ช The third, new, largest warehouse space - connected to the loading yard;
๐ช New and varied mission modes;
๐ช Third (largest) forklift;
๐ช Arcade mode;
๐ช Leaderboards;
๐ช Steam Achievements;
We have other ideas for the game, but we would also like to build the game with you - our community - as well. As always, we are waiting for your opinions and comments.
Join us and help us build the best forklift simulator on the market!
Best Forklift Operator is now available in Early Access
Today, thanks to the combined forces of Setapp and Gamedust, we start our adventure with simulation games. In Best Forklift Operator, you will all be able to see what the work of a forklift operator looks like and experience unforgettable moments in yards and warehouses. We give you the game in a relatively early stage of development and we understand what is missing in it. The current game contains two forklifts and two warehouses with basic ideas for the mission's goals.
Until the full version is released, we'll be adding a third warehouse, leaderboards, and a new Arcade mode that offer a completely different dimension to the gameplay. We hope that what is at the heart of the game - the atmosphere and the way of controlling the forklift - will be satisfactory for you, and you will look forward to the next content updates with us.
We also remind you that a huge part of the fun of the game is the ability to run it entirely in Virtual Reality and this is also the way we recommend playing to fully appreciate its value and the challenge it offers.
The demo that we released during NextFest was very well received and gave us a lot of information, but wanting to ensure that all the elements were properly made - the work was extended.
So, going to the summary, what's included in the current version of Early Access are:
โ๏ธ Realistic forklift driving model; โ๏ธ Play the whole game however you want - in VR or on the flat screen; โ๏ธ Two warehouse areas; โ๏ธ Two models of the forklift; โ๏ธ Five missions for each warehouse, with a basic structure + two missions in which experience is based on randomly generated cargo; โ๏ธ Basic economy; โ๏ธ Possibility to change the color of the forklift.
What will come with the next game updates:
๐ช The third, new, largest warehouse space - connected to the loading yard; ๐ช New and varied mission modes; ๐ช Third (largest) forklift; ๐ช Arcade mode; ๐ช Leaderboards; ๐ช Steam Achievements;
We have other ideas for the game, but we would also like to build the game with you - our community - as well. As always, we are waiting for your opinions and comments.
Join us and help us build the best forklift simulator on the market!
From the reveal of Best Forklift Operator, we feel your interest and that you are waiting for more information about the game. So we have a neat surprise for you:
Our team is working hard on the Early Access version of the game. In the meantime, we want to give you a taste of things to come, in our demo prepared for the Steam Next Fest! What is the purpose and what is included in our demo:
โ๏ธGiving you the opportunity to check the forklift controls and how it reacts to your actions; โ๏ธThe ability to run the game both in standard mode (flat-screen) and in VR mode; โ๏ธTest practice mode to check how the basic game mechanics work; โ๏ธLaunch of the four introductory missions;
Most importantly: the demo gives us the opportunity to listen to your feedback and what YOU would expect from the full version. We invite you to our Discord and other social media to share your impressions from the game (you can also write to the e-mail: feedback@gamedust.co). Please take into account that this is a very small piece of the game, taken almost straight out of the project we are working on all the time. We know how many things still need to be implemented and that you expect more content from us. This will all be seen in Early Access and the full game.
