May 2023 Dev Update: Autumn Launch, Workbench Updates and More
Realmwalkers,
After many discussions with our team, we’ve come to the decision to move the Early Access release date for Nightingale to Fall (Northern Hemisphere, Spring in the Southern Hemisphere) this year.
The reason for the shift is simple: our playtest process is working. The feedback we’ve been receiving from players has been invaluable, and the extra time will allow us to continue the progress we’ve been making without it compromising our team’s health.
We thank the community for their continued patience and support, and we look forward to sharing more of the game in the upcoming weeks and months.
For more information on the delay and game updates, please watch our latest Developer Update video:
Video Summary:
Launch Delay Details
Playtesting Update
New Creatures
- Inflexion Games
Inflexion Reflections: April 2023
-- ALL IMAGES ARE PRE-ALPHA --
We're back with another sneak peek into some of the behind-the-scenes updates we've implemented since the last Reflections post. The biggest news is that we had another closed alpha playtest, check our latest Dev Update video and Playtest Summary blog if you missed them.
PLAYTESTER SCREENCAPTURES (March) Before we get into the new stuff, we promised we'd share a few more playtester screen captures with you all. So, here they are! (Image taken by playtester)
(Image taken by playtester)
(Image taken by playtester)
THE DESERT IS ALIVE Before, the Desert Realm in Nightingale felt a little flat. Now, however, the desert has endless sand dunes which help the Realm feel more alive and affected by the elements. Another thing that we are super excited about is that apart from the physical landscape improvements, we have also added heat haze and mirages! The Desert Realm is feeling much more fleshed out and immersive with these new implementations and we hope it translates to the players when exploring this Realm.
INTERESTING POINTS To inspire a sense of exploration in players and provide some clues to a Realm's history, we are adding more Points of Interest (POI). Some expand the visual aspect of the Realm, while others may contain additional gameplay elements or lore. We look forward to you finding them all in the future!
WARM WELCOME We've added some new creatures in-game! We will be going into more detail on our social posts in the future but, as a first introduction, here they are:
PIHRAT CAATYNE HEXHAM MONGREL As a special highlight, here is a peek at Hexham Mongrel's floppy ears as it walks!
BUG OF THE MONTH Ever wonder what a Harpy's insides look like? Well, one unlucky developer found out. And while this view may be gone from inside of the game, it will forever live on in our memories....and as a Custom Emoji in our work Slack.
April 2023 Developer Update: Playtest Results and Upcoming Plans
Heya Realmwalkers!
Yesterday we released a brand new Developer Update where we talk about the last playtest and our plan for the next while,
Check it out here:
Make sure to click on the blog link in the video description to see some in-game screen captures our playtesters took.
As always, we appreciate your ongoing support and feedback as we continue this journey together.
Much love,
The Nightingale Team <3
Feb 13, 2023 Developer Update: Testing Update, Dedicated Servers, Modding
Heya Realmwalkers,
We have a new Developer Update video for you all.
Please check it out here:
Thanks again for your support and see you soon. <3
The Game Awards 2022 New Trailer and Reveals
Hey there, Realmwalkers!
Did you catch our brand-new trailer at The Game Awards? If you missed it or want to revisit it, check it out here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POcUb4TM1ks
Caves
These subterranean locations within the Realms range from natural-looking caves to underground abandoned Fae ruins, and include a variety of encounters. We’ll share more details about these encounters in future updates as playtesting and development continues.
Rock Climbing
Realmwalkers will be able to equip special gear that allows them to scale steep rock faces.
Gliding
Umbrellas can be used for so much more than just shielding you from the elements! Realmwalkers will be able to enchant their umbrellas so they can use them to glide from high places.
Shockwave Spell
If you’ve been following us for a while, you may have noticed that we teased a light wisp spell. Now we’re happy to showcase a spell which will stop enemies in their tracks.
Eoten Variants
Some of our creatures will have unique variants for certain biomes. Keep an eye out for these special Eoten while on your journey!
Flamespitter Bound
This new bound type is a bit of a hot head, and joins the 10+ other Bound variants which spawn at night and during other special encounters.
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We still have so much more to show you, so make sure to follow our social channels for more information and sign up for our newsletter to get alerted for future playtest opportunities.
We’re partnering with Intel! | The Game Awards & Win Intel Hardware
Greetings Realmwalkers,
We’re thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership for Nightingale! We’ll be working with Intel® to integrate their innovative technology into Nightingale, including new features and optimizing the game for Intel® GPUs. This also includes support for technology such as Intel XeSS (Xe Super Sampling) enabling more performance with high image fidelity.
On top of that, Intel® is celebrating the partnership by announcing ‘The Ultimate Realmwalker Survival Giveaway’. Starting today, November 30th, Intel® will be unveiling prizes between now and The Game Awards on December 8th - where Nightingale will feature as part of the show. Prizes will include Intel® Arc™ desktop graphics cards, Intel® Core™ desktop processors and more, including a grand prize, unveiled on December 8th.
To enter the competition and learn more, head over to intel.com/Nightingale.
We look forward to seeing you on December 8th!
- The Nightingale Team <3
Nov 3, 2022 Developer Update: Alpha Testing, UE5 and Community Questions
Hey there Realmwalkers!
We've just released our first Dev Update video. Our community manager, Steph, talks about our current community Alpha testing, while Noel and Nick discuss what Unreal Engine 5 brings to Nightingale's development. We also answer a few community questions with Leah that cover character progression, creatures, and building basics.
Check it out and let us know what you think:
Thanks again for your support and see you soon. <3
Nightingale Journal: Realm Cards
Discover the arcane magic of the Realm Cards with Inflexion’s Aaryn Flynn and Alexei Pepers, who delve deeper into the Fae realms to explain how wielding these powerful cards unlock unknown worlds full of mystery and adventure.
Playtest Update: Surveys
Hey Realmwalkers,
Today we have an update about Closed Alpha playtesting. Over the next few days we'll be sending out a survey, which you’ll need to complete for a chance to participate. Everyone who has signed up for our newsletter on our website will receive an email containing the survey. Sign-ups will remain open throughout the testing period.
Closed Alpha is our first phase of testing. Participants will gain access to an early, in-development experience to test specific aspects of gameplay, rather than the entire game. Future tests will expand the gameplay and player numbers.
Please read the details below for more information.
How do I apply for tests? We’ll be sending out a survey via email to those who signed up for the newsletter. You can still sign up on our website. Keep an eye on your inbox and make sure our emails aren’t going to spam (you may want to add contact@playnightingale.com to your whitelist).
When will playtests take place? We’re coming up to our first planned playtest. If you’re successfully chosen to participate we will send you date and timing details.
How many people will be selected to test? We will be starting with a small number of people and expanding over time.
How will you be selecting who gets into tests? There will be several factors including but not limited to: when you signed up for the newsletter, your survey answers, your system specs, game genre preferences, and community involvement.
Can I stream/take screenshots/make content about the playtest, or discuss it online? Not at this time. As these tests do not represent the final Nightingale experience, there will be a strict NDA in place.
What if I don’t get selected for these tests? We’re planning more playtests leading up to launch, so please keep an eye out for future communications. You will not need to reapply for future tests.
Thanks for your support! <3
Nightingale Journal #1: The World of the Realmwalkers
Today we've released the first installment of our new behind-the-scenes 'Nightingale Journal' video series. In our debut entry we're joined by Inflexion's own Aaryn, Neil, Leah and Kaelin who delve into the lore and backstory of Nightingale's world, whilst introducing new characters and creatures you'll find scattered across the Fae Realms.
We'll have more episodes to come in the near future, so let us know what you think and what you'd like us to talk about next.
(Image taken by playtester)
(Image taken by playtester)
(Image taken by playtester)
