We have gathered the questions and are excited to answer them regarding the game's development and upcoming features! 🤖
You can watch the video on our YouTube channel or read the below Q&A now.
Here are the questions and answers from the developers:
Q.1 - Are there any plans for console ports?
Yes, the game is planned to be released on all current-gen consoles in the future, probably on the 1.0 release or a bit later.
Q.2 - What should we expect from the next part of the story?
Well, I can't dive into details as it'll be a huge spoiler for you. You can expect new NPCs, diorama areas, and new rooftop areas for sure. Very cool NPCs really, I like them.
Q.3 - What is the inspiration behind the designs of the tools and robots?
There are a lot of things that inspire us in other media. Mostly movies like "Love, Death and Robots", "Finch" with Tom Hanks, etc.
Q.4 - Will there be any new quests and a continuation of the story in the next update?
Right now we are working on an updated roadmap. Maybe it's already available, I don't know when this video will be out. Our next update will be focused on the gamepad, new GUI system, and optimization together with some narrative items and some smaller things. After that in the next update, we'll release a big part of the rooftop, finally! We know you're waiting for it so much and working on it. In the next update, we'll release the next chapter of the story with another rooftop area as well.
Q.5 - Will we ever get any sort of pets or new companions?
It's not planned for near future updates, but I like this idea and we'll consider it for our next updates.
Q.6 - If we met another survivor, could we play as them on another rooftop and have them meet?
There is no online co-op in I Am Future and not planned yet
Q.7 - What are the plans for the minion improvements?
We're constantly working on minions and will continue for sure. Right now we're not happy with their AI and pathfinding and fixing it. Also, we're planning to add more minion rules, mostly for repetitive tasks and routines. But before adding it we'd like to fix current rules to make it more stable and optimised.
Q.8 - Can we see more weather changes and seasons?
We're planning a weather system in the near future. With solar panels, probably wind power. Seasons sounds also very good for the game, but not planned in production currently. We'll decide a bit later on how and when we could implement it.
Q.9 - Are there any plans for a mechanic to enable us to destroy items we have too much of?
Yes, we're planning to add such mechanics and also make all your resources more useful with new recipes, buildings, and mechanics.
Q.10 - We would love to see “overgrown” decorations, are they planned for the next update?
Hmm... We'll think about it for sure. Also, I like the idea of adding decorative plants to make our rooftops filled with more nature
Q.11 - Will the molecular synthesizer conversion functions be expanded into more than just biomass to specific types of garbage?
Yes, the molecular synthesizer will be updated with new features for sure.
Q.12 - Is there an ETA on chest renaming?
It's planned to be released in our next big update in February together with new UI systems and gamepad support
Q.13 - Will it be possible to connect all levels on all the rooftops into one power grid?
Yes! The main idea behind electricity is to provide you with all the tools to connect it to one big power grid. The problem currently is stairs and bridge, but we're planning improvement for it.
Q.14 - Can we have a storage container in our fishing area to store fishing bait?
Yes, it's already planned to add
Q.15 - Will we eventually be able to fully automate water collection, filtration, and distribution?
Yes, it's part of the routine, and minions fit well for this work. We already have pumps, an auto-watering building, so the only thing is to make a rule for minions to take the water from the pump and fill the sprinkler
Q.16 - Are there plans for specializing the minions using slotted upgrades?
We are planning to provide you with minions upgrades, but it'll be as part of buying new modules on a Smart Tower
Q.17 - Will there be anything for wind power?
It's planned after we add the weather system, yes.
Q.18 - It would be great to have simple minigames in-game like playing cards with the minions!
We like ideas about mini-games... Not planned for the near future as everybody is waiting for new rooftop areas, story chapters, etc, but we'll think about adding something a bit later. Our team is not so big, just about 15 people, so we have to prioritize things
Q.19 - As the rooftop gets larger, traveling will take a long time, will there be equipment to make traveling easier?
Yeah, it's gonna be a problem. We're planning to add teleport buildings to fix it
Q.20 - Will we be able to traverse the ocean by boat and maybe get some deep sea creatures?
It's not planned, but we'll add a lot more fish and sea creatures for sure
The holiday season is still celebrated even in a post-apocalyptic world! We are pleased to present you!
The team has been working tirelessly and reading all of your requests of what content you want to see next as well as improvements to our game. We are finally able to say, it's here and we can't wait for you all to play it.
Check out our video here for all the details and what to expect 👇:
We've had a challenging year at Mandragora as we released our game into Early Access but your positive feedback we've received from our amazing players has kept us going.
We're also working on making the game compatible with gamepads, which will be available soon. We know this is a highly requested addition to our game and we're working on it as we speak but we just need a little more time.
Major Content Updates:
All new female character AND customization options
The female character is now in the game right now! You can only choose a character once per game, but we didn't want our long-time players to miss out on this exciting update. The first time you click 'continue' on the main menu, you will be presented with a choice! New players will see it immediately when starting a new game.
We've also added more customization options to our editor, including skin color, hair, eyebrows, and beard.
New decorative buildings & mechanics
You'll love the new functional buildings that let you nap in style, store tons of one-type resources, and tables that will allow you to arrange items or serve yourself lunch!
We also have added new footpaths that can make your rooftop all that more unique to you and of course, cozy like you're on a small country farm.
Color your rooftop!
You can now craft spray cans from leech slime and decorate all your buildings in various colors.
Blocking the infection nests
Annoyed by those pesky leeches from getting to your resources? We have added a special dome that can block them, just simply installed it on the huge flower.
Rooftop Patches
Sealing holes in the floor is now available with special patches. Once the floor is sealed, you can finally walk AND build on it so you know it's sturdy.
Introduction to 'mini-tasks' and new currency
We have added all new "mini-tasks" Complete them to earn new currency which you can spend at a new store during expeditions to buy useful items and furniture blueprints.
Christmas Event
Of course, we wanted to get you all into the holiday spirit with some gifts! Just launch the game and you'll find them on your rooftop, ready to bring some extra holiday cheer to your day!
Improvements and fixes:
Fixed minion painting mask
Improved minion performance
Added a new music track for fishing
Improved character controller
Optimized leeches' "brains"
Items on stage can now be disassembled
Fixed an issue with the quest for the automatic sprinkler
New interface for the Ecomate and the store in expeditions
New objects added to the library
Fixed generator interface
"Put all resources in storage" button
Improved performance at night
Improved performance of electrical networks
Numerous character customization fixes
Bug fixes and overall game stability improvements
We have some pretty incredible updates planned for next year, and we can't wait to share them with you. For now, we hope you have a wonderful holiday season with your loved ones, and we'll see you in the future. Merry Christmas!
We're introducing a new series to give our community a look at what the team at Mandragora has been working on! We also wanted to give you all a space where you can let us know what you think and any feedback you might have!
So here is a collection of what's in the works and what's to come for I Am Future 👇
Those pesky infection nest!
We're in the process of creating a new building to stop those pesky infection nests from spawning those leeches and thorns out onto your rooftop but don't worry, the dome will help contain while collecting resources.
UI updates for the gamepad
We're updating and re-designing our UI as part of our work on gamepad to make it more consistent and user-friendly 🎮
Add a splash of color to your rooftop
Soon you'll be able to repaint your buildings with spray paint cans made from slime and a few other ingredients.
More furniture options!
Want to sleep somewhere else instead of the deck chair? No problem, we're going to be adding a new way for you to get some more shuteye as well as new furniture options too
Our new female character in-game!
We can't wait to bring the new female character option into I Am Future, here is a new look at how she's looking so far in-game.
Is there anything you want to see more of? Let us know in the comments or on our discussion board.
When playing I Am Future, we want you to feel right at home on your rooftop!
We're excited to let you know that the Steam Awards are coming up, and we'd be absolutely thrilled if you could take a moment to nominate us in the "Sit Back and Relax" category.
Your support means everything to us, and we can't thank you enough! 💙
That's all for today, future-dwellers! Follow I Am Future to stay updated.
Encountered any bugs or have some feedback? and don't forget to join our cozy Discord and let us know. See you in the future!
Our team is doing our best to combine work on new content and improvements to the existing features.
In this patch, we've addressed several pesky issues that some players may have encountered during gameplay (such as problems with the day and night cycle, which caused one of the initial quests not to be completed)
We also didn't miss the opportunity to improve the behavior of minions and fix other issues. And the second roof is now even more beautiful! :)
Thank you so much for reporting bugs, providing feedback, and leaving inspiring reviews for our game! With your input, I Am Future is getting better every day!
Here’s the list of changes for today’s update:
Minions 🤖
Improved behavior and navigation for the Technician and Builder roles.
Enhanced target search algorithm for the Collector role.
Fixed minion behavior algorithm during recharge.
Fixed an issue where minions became the default color upon loading, even if a different color was set before.
Fixed a minor bug with the outline of interactive objects in minion target assignment mode.
UI & Controls 🎮
Improved storage interfaces.
Fixed the behavior of pressing Escape in the expedition code lock and at the trader.
Fixed the fuel level interface in the kitchen.
Now the watering zone for automatic sprinklers is displayed during construction, as well as the range of the Ultraviolet Tower's impact, and the connection zone for electric poles.
Fixed a bug when transitioning from the pause menu to the main menu.
Gameplay👾
Fixed a serious error that prevented the game from continuing (the player would stuck in the endless day) when removing the leech with a full inventory.
Fixed the ladder collider on the first roof.
Fixed the operation of the StopWeed Spray.
Fixed a bug with falling through the floor under electric poles and sources of infection.
Fish soup moved from the Drinks section to the Food section (no one knows who put it in drinks, maybe it was too liquid for food.
Graphics 📺
Significant improvement of textures for the second roof.
Shader improvement for the hologram of the Generator construction.
Fixed the operation of lamps for improved beds.
Added animation for the resource creation press.
Fixed the position of the molecular synthesizer model.
Fixed holograms when moving bushes and trees with a nano-transporter.
Sound 🔊
Restored the missing sound of throwing resources into a construction.
Fixed sounds when dismantling household appliances.
Stability 📈
Bug fixes and overall game stability improvements
Incoming More Content! 🚀
Hey Future-Dwellers!🚀💙
We've been reading your feedback on how you would love to see more content in I Am Future so the team has been hard at work to bring you just that!
They have also been working hard to bring you updates, bug fixes, QoL improvements, and ensuring the game runs smoothly for you all!
Future Wrap-Up #3
The team has been working hard to bring you a new location, a sneak peek of the controller, rooftop decorations, and much much more.
Watch below to find out what's coming soon to I Am Future.
Let’s visit "Prospero's Carnival"
A new location that's filled with the sound of children's laughter and the delicious scent of caramel apples. Even though it's been flooded and abandoned, there are still plenty of secrets and resources waiting for you to discover.
Controller Sneak Peek
You’ll also be happy to hear our team is currently focusing on improving the controls for the gamepad! We will be making interfaces clearer and more optimized, and introduce improvements such as font size scaling.
Female Character Concepts
We've developed a new concept, clothing (including the cutest overalls), and dialogue to make her feel like a complete and new character.
Fixed optimization issues with Minion behavior that caused serious FPS drops.
Fixed Minion-Collector behavior when there are multiple resource storage units.
Improved navigation and pathfinding for Minions.
Improved the algorithm for sorting and selecting objects for the Minions with the Collector, Builder, and Engineer roles.
Improved cursor and tooltip work in the Minion target assignment mode.
The charging station for Minions now consumes electricity only when Minions are charging in it.
Changed the icon for Minion customization.
Improved Minion customization interface.
UI & Control 🎮
Completely redesigned the Resource Printer interface
Added the ability to use chests during crafting and cooking when you have advanced meta-chest technology.
Added an option for the automatic sorting of the storage content.
Sped up the day/night changing icon animation.
Fixed a minor bug with the main menu selector.
Added a Sun Hat to the Library.
Added different states of the backpack icon in the inventory.
Fixed a bug with the Biogenerator interfaces that used to overlap with the other interface elements.
Exiting the interaction flower now occurs by ESC.
Removed the delay in the ability to interact with objects immediately after closing the Pause menu.
Fixed a problem with the confirmation window after changing clothes in the suitcase.
Improved rules for showing interface elements in different game states.
You can now drop items from resource storage directly to the ground.
Fixed the text that did not fit into the notification area on the right side of the screen.
Improvements were made to the appliance disassembly window.
The Cryptoshop interface now shows the amount of U-coins.
Fixed text on the buttons in the key assignments that did not fit correctly.
Other interface fixes.
Gameplay 👾
Fishing bait was moved to the Consumables category in the Workbench.
Fixed a problem with lack of interactivity when there are a lot of items around the character.
Fixed a problem when moving trees and bushes with a Nano-Transporter.
Slightly reduced the interaction zone of the fishing chair.
Sped up the appearance of the bucket in hand after its activation.
Electric beds now consume electricity only during plant growth when they should not grow (for example, at night for daytime plants).
Improved QTE work in fishing.
The Ultraviolet Tower now consumes electricity only at night.
Fixed many objects’ colliders for convenience.
Added the ability to upgrade Electric Poles.
Automatic Sprinkler now consumes energy only during watering.
Resource Printer now consumes energy only during production.
Localization 🌎
Fixed localization when trying to add an item to inventory with insufficient space.
Graphics 📺
Fixed a problem with legs shining through the protagonist’s shorts
Prospero’s Ball now glows during the conversation.
Added smooth day/night change.
Improved textures on some environment objects.
Updated fishing zone.
Other graphics and effects fixes.
Sound 🔊
Updated background music for morning, day, and evening.
Added voice acting for code lock in the Crashed Plane diorama.
Fixed sound when throwing out several sheets of iron at once.
Fixed the attenuation effect of the sound when you pass out from hunger.
Stability 📈
Added the hard drive available space check when saving the game.
Bug fixes and improvements to the overall game stability.
Optimized object animations to improve performance.
Upcoming Updates and all new female character!
Hey Future-Dwellers!🚀💙
Before we get started we wanted to say thank you so much for being patient with us these last several weeks.
The team has been working hard to bring you updates, bug fixes, and much more behind-the-scenes additional content.
Future Wrap-Up #1
You might have missed our first Future Wrap-Up video containing information on our next steps in the development of I Am Future! Including controller support, story expansion, and constant QoL improvements and bug fixes.
Future Wrap-Up #2
But! We have another video update for you! Including the reveal of our new Female character, plexiglass storage, Minion pathfinding improvements, and even more QoL improvements and bug fixes.
Our new female character concept art!
This is subject to change and may differ from the final version.
Here are the details of the improvements the team has been working on!
Plexiglass storage is now available in-game so you can make your roof even more organized.
Missing achievements will now unlock if the player didn’t previously get them due to bugs.
Minion pathfinding improvements and bug fixes to their behavior and navigation.
