We're back with another development update! Full game production continues to go smoothly! We're currently working on the final chapter of the game hehe. Here's a few things we've been working on:
NexusBoy
NexusBoy is an item you'll be able to get in the game that serves as a portable Music Player and Arcade! Its design is inspired by the Gameboy Color! You'll be able to listen to all your favorite tunes from the OST that you've unlocked and the Arcade will allow you to access previously visited Network Dive Areas! We've added a timer for each stage so you can speedrun to your hearts content! We think it's possible to beat each stage in under a minute!
Backer Murk Designs
We've started reaching out to our Murk Slayer Tier Backers to collaborate and come up with several Murk Designs that will be added to the game! There's a ton of components to consider when designing and implementing a Murk so we decided to tackle backer Murks first so we can get a head start on setting those up! Next on the list, In the coming weeks we plan to reach out to our NPC & Legend Tier backers to create your NPC designs! Without further adieu, here's official concept arts for the Backer Murks!
CODENAME: Kerberos
CODENAME: Xenotaur
CODENAME: Psychozoa
As always thank you so much for supporting the development of LunarLux! We also post content twice a week over on our Twitter, so for immediate progress or snippets into what we're working on, head on over to the LunarLux Twitter to keep up with all the latest posts! heh. That's all for now, See you on the next update!!! :D
- Nobab
PAX + NEW Demo Update!
We're back with another development update, mwahaha! March was definitely a busy month! We showcased LunarLux Demo v2.1 at PAX East this year! Huge thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth. It was so nice to see the booth filled up with new and returning players trying out the game! The Kickstarter Booth was also showcasing a 30 second trailer on their big TV! It was surreal! We're getting closer and closer to achieving our mission to bring LunarLux to the world!
Demo v2.1 is actually the first wave of our team incorporating several QOL changes to the demo based on our player feedback surveys! We're working on updating the demo at least one more time in the coming months with additional QOL improvements! Here's two new additions to the game!
New Feature - Colony Affinity:
Introducing Colony Affinity! This feature was inspired by the Xenoblade Chronicles Affinity System and was made to encourage exploration and for players to interact with the People of Luna! Interacting with the NPCs will grant you Affinity Points that will boost your reputation and Colony Affinity Level! Increasing your Affinity Level will unlock perks such as new Side Quests and you'll also get discounts from Merchants and Astrotech Traders!
Quest Log!
This one is self explanatory, but a welcome addition to the Codex nonetheless. With the Quest Log, you can easily keep track of the side quests you've completed (or still need to complete)!
To see a full and detailed list of exactly what has been updated in the demo, head on over to the LunarLux Discord! You'll find it in the #Changelog Channel heh (It's a loooooong list) Here’s a look into 2 new Jet Suit Designs we worked on this month: The Titanium Suit & the Hunter Suit!
As always thank you so much for supporting the development of LunarLux! We also post content twice a week over on our Twitter, so for immediate progress or snippets into what we're working on, head on over to the LunarLux Twitter to keep up with all the latest posts! heh. That's all for now, See you on the next update!!! :D - Nobab
March Update!
Hi friends!
We're starting 2023 strong and development of LunarLux is going smoothly!
For the curious cats we're currently working on Chapter 4 out of 5 for the full game! This means we have at least 60-70% of the story campaign completed so far! (Mwahahaha!) As we get further along into the game, it has become increasingly difficult to figure out what we should showcase due to spoilers. We'd like to keep the best surprises hidden for when you experience the full game! Regardless, we'll do our best to showcase our monthly progress for you heh :D
Here's some screenshots we'd like to showcase!
Welcome to Colony Silica!
This rugged but cozy small town is home to treasure hunters and mineral miners!
We've got almost 26 unique Lux Combos programmed so far! When we release demo v3.0, you'll be able to use a new Lux Combo called Double Team Cannon in Chapter 1!
We also completed all the Support Skills you'll be able to equip and use in battle! We're excited to see what kind of Support Skills players will use the most! ;D
The moon map of Luna is coming together nicely, heh!
Thank you for supporting us on this journey! We also post content twice a week over on our Twitter, so for immediate progress or snippets into what we're working on, head on over to the LunarLux Twitter to keep up with all the latest posts! heh. If you have any questions at all, feel free to contact us directly or comment below. Don’t forget - the best way to connect with us devs is by joining the Discord!
That's all for now, See you on the next update! :D -Nobab
LunarLux Kickstarter Update & October Devlog
Hi friends!
We'd like to thank everyone who has backed our ongoing Kickstarter Campaign! There's only 9 days left and we're still going strong! Our current stretch goal is a Nintendo Switch Port! This is your chance to get exclusive rewards like plushies, pins, posters, and Beta Access, support the dev team, and help bring LunarLux to the Nintendo Switch! Please consider supporting our Kickstarter today!
Here’s some of the cool things we’ve been working on for our October Devlog:
More Jet Suits!
Here’s a peak at two new Jet Suits that have been added to the game: Drago Jet Suit and Marine Jet Suit! We’re excited for you to be able to unlock these in the game, we really love these designs!
New Concept Art!
This is our design for our Type 2 Vessel! For those who might be unfamiliar, Vessels are Mechs in LunarLux, designed to fight Murks for the Lunex Force! My personal favorite anime growing up is Gurren Lagann, so many of our Mech designs were designed with the passion for Gurren Lagann in our hearts! Our Type 2 Vessel in particular is also inspired by Samurai and Matoi Tech from Promare! That's all we can show for now, heh!
Make sure to join our community on Discord, follow us on Twitter, and support our Kickstarter! We’ve been working really hard behind the scenes to make this an amazing campaign and a way for LunarLux fans to directly support the development of our dream game. Thank you for your support! Let’s hit that Nintendo Switch Stretch Goal out of the park!
-Nobab CosmicNobab Games
LunarLux Kickstarter is Now Live!
Hi friends! The LunarLux Kickstarter has officially launched! You can back us here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/freedomgamesgg/lunar-lux
We would love your support to help us raise funds for our dream game! This is your chance to get exclusive rewards, support the dev team, and help bring LunarLux to the Nintendo Switch! Your RPG Adventure on the Moon awaits!
Here's a look at the rewards that are available, like enamel pins, plushies, posters, and more!👀
Our Chapter 1 Demo is also live once again! You can send us feedback here!
We've also got some cool new areas and updates to showcase!
Lunex Force Missions Board
Be a true Lunex Force member and partake in Missions!
Catch and arrest Space Bandits, solve and investigate the case of a mysterious food shortage like a detective, and help your fellow citizens solve their problems! Your duty as a soldier is not only to fight against the murks but also uphold the law and to strive for peace!
The Mission Board opens up several exclusive areas for you to explore! Here’s a peak!
Kepler Ranch: One of the largest food producing farms on Luna. The land was carefully cultivated and fabricated by botanists to recreate what it was like to live on Terra!
Tycho: The city of science and technology! You’ll meet all sorts of interesting characters here and it's a popular spot to obtain exclusive rare skills and ship parts!
Wasteland Zone: One of the largest areas in LunarLux is the Wasteland Zone! This is a high security zone, surrounded by Drones and Vessels ready to attack and capture trespassers. The Lunex Force Headquarters is also located here!
That’s all for now! Please share our campaign with your friends and family. We appreciate you!
-Nobab CosmicNobab Games
1 week until the Kickstarter!
Mark your calendars, because we’re thrilled to announce that the LunarLux Kickstarter will be going LIVE on Tuesday, October 4th! Head on over to the LunarLux Pre-Launch Kickstarter Page and give us a follow to get notified as soon as the campaign launches! This is your chance to get exclusive rewards, support the dev team, and help bring LunarLux to the Nintendo Switch!
Here’s some of the cool things we’ve been working on for our September Devlog:
New Murks!
We’ve been hard at work designing some cool Murks that you’ll be fighting in Chapters 2 and 3! Meet CODENAME: Specter, Avirell, and Kaprosaur!
The battle difficulty curve gradually ramps up in Chapters 2 & 3! We’ve introduced a ton of cool attack mechanics for each of these Murks! Avirell in particular hates getting its wings dirty so creates an energy clone of itself, captures Bella, takes her to the air, and launches a flurry of sharp feathers! If you’re a fan of Undertale like we are, you’ll definitely love this attack!
New Jet Suit!
At the end of each chapter, Bella unlocks a new Jet Suit! Here’s a look at the STELLAR JET SUIT (and a peak at a new City Sector called Copernicus! heh.)
Ship Customization!
In Chapter 2, Ship Customization is unlocked! You can mix and match any ship parts you obtain to create your own custom spaceship! Each part you can obtain falls under one of five categories: Ship Body, Dome, Wing, Thruster, and Accessory! Here’s several ship designs we worked on!
World Map Travel!
Explore the Moon of the year 30XX! LunarLux has over 12 large areas you can explore, and many more sub-areas that exclusively appear on the world map! We’ll provide more details on this in a future devlog ;)
Make sure to join our community on Discord, follow us on Twitter, and follow our Kickstarter! We’ve been working really hard behind the scenes to make this an amazing campaign and a way for LunarLux fans to directly support the development of our dream game. Thank you for your support! See you next week on October 4th!
-Nobab CosmicNobab Games
LunarLux Kickstarter Announcement & August Update
Hey everyone! We’d like to thank everyone who participated in our LunarLux Chapter 1 Playtest! For those who missed it, don’t worry, there will be more opportunities to playtest the game in the future, heh. Since the playtest launch, we’ve squashed some pesky bugs, made several quality of life improvements, and started incorporating some of the amazing feedback we received from all of you!
We also have some big news to share!
We're excited to announce that we will be launching a Kickstarter for LunarLux!
Head on over to the LunarLux Pre-Launch Kickstarter Page and give us a follow to get notified as soon as the campaign launches! Looking for a chance to get exclusive rewards and be part of the development of LunarLux? Excited to play LunarLux on the Nintendo Switch and directly support the dev team? Kickstarter will help us achieve all of that and more! Help us bring LunarLux to the world!
We’re also making great progress with Chapter 2 Content and onwards! Here’s some of the cool things we’ve been working on:
Area: Lunex Space Station
Here’s a look at the Lunex Space Station! This hub area is home to Bella, Tetra, and Luna’s most brilliant scientists & engineers! Here you’ll find beautiful views of space, a cafe to chill in, a Battle Simulation Room where you can train, a Shopping Center where you can upgrade your skills and stock up on essentials, and that’s just scratching the surface!
Number Trader Prizes
In Cafes from Chapter 2 onwards you’ll be able to interact with the Number Trader! Throughout your adventure you may come across a seemingly random 6 digit number sequence as you explore and interact with the world. These are actually passwords you can use in the Number Trader! Input the correct passwords and you’ll be rewarded with prizes ranging from valuable Skill Points, to rare items!
Lux Combo Recipes Update
Inspired by Program Advances in Mega Man Battle Network, we absolutely love our Lux Combo Mechanic! Even though it may not have been an emphasis in Chapter 1, we still enabled Lux Combos for curious players to try out. Chapter 2 is where the story naturally integrates Lux Combos so that players will become more familiar on how to use them. For those who discovered the 7 Total Lux Combos in Chapter 1, we made it so that when you perform a new Lux Combo for the first time, the Lux Combo Recipe will now be saved in your Codex! This way, you can reference every combo you discover with ease!
Achievements!
We finally integrated the “Records” Menu, where you can view your in-game progress and achievements! Those with a keen eye will notice the Secret Titles you can unlock in the game, heh. We’re always looking for ways to make world interactivity and exploration more worthwhile and enjoyable for players! There’s more that we have planned for the Records Menu but we’ll keep that in the vault for now hehe.
Character Portraits
We’ve updated our In-Game Character Portraits to ensure cutscenes and dialogue are more immersive! Here’s some of our favorite ones!
Here’s a look at the main cast of LunarLux! From cool to quirky; we’ve got a great lineup of characters that you will meet throughout your adventure!
Thank you all for supporting us and cheering us on to this point. Make sure to join our community on Discord, follow us on Twitter, and follow our Kickstarter! Thank you all for your support!
-Nobab CosmicNobab Games
LunarLux Playtest is LIVE!
Hey everyone! Today is the day 👀 Our playtest has officially launched! You can join the test here on our Steam page just by clicking the Join Playtest button underneath wishlisting (which, if you like the game, you should totally click that button too 😏).
We’re beyond excited to be sharing this test with all of you. We can’t wait to hear all of your feedback as well so we can continue improving the game 😃If you want to submit feedback, there is a button on the title screen that you can click that will take you to our survey, or you can just click here.
Thank you all for supporting us and cheering us on to this point. We hope you all enjoy it!
-Nobab CosmicNobab Games
LunarLux Playtest 😲
Hey everyone! We’ve got some extremely exciting news for you all today! We’re going to be hosting a public playtest towards the end of this month! 🥳🥳 The playtest will roll out on June 20th, 2022, at 9am PT (so for all you East Coast folks, that’s 12pm ET, and 18:00 CEST for you EU fans). The playtest will go on for a week, but if ya’ll are really loving it, we just might keep up for 2 weeks!
We’re super excited to share with you what we’ve been working so hard on. While you wait, join our community on Discord and follow us on Twitter! Thank you all for your support!
