Hey everyone, wanted to share a news update on how development is going, and what we have left to do!
All planned gameplay features are now complete!
Soundtrack is finished, now focusing on adding sound effects
Working to balance all the gameplay elements, and polishing visuals
Revamping tutorial, and journal; crafting recipes will now be included for items you've already made
Finishing story elements; story will hint at how to craft complex items
We look forward to sharing a big announcement with you very soon! Until then, thank you for your support. Please let us know if you have any questions.
December News Update
News update on development progress! We hit some big milestones these past few weeks:
All 4 biomes with all 4 seasons are finished
New seasonal interface is completed
All the art and game animations are completed
The final song for the game is in review, then the soundtrack is finished
[B]We are very close to having all the features that we initially pitched when we launched this game on Early Access finished.[/B]
Once we get these last features polished up, we'll post the final trailer and a release date. We appreciate everyones patience as we continue to make progress on the game!
News Update
We've been very quiet since our last update in early October, but the team has been working very hard on what we are hoping is the final release version of On My Own. We apologize about the lack of communication; know that the team is fully committed to seeing this project through to completion.
Here is some of the new content and features that players can look forward to, along with some new screenshots of the final biome:
<*>The Mountain Biome will be available for players to check out. This biome will be the most unique of the 4, as players will need to be well prepared to overcome the harsh elements in order to reach the top of the mountain.
<*>Each biome will now have all four seasons, Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring. Each season will offer a unique challenge in what resources will be available. Players will be able to keep track of the length of each season with a new seasonal interface element during the nightly sleep screen.
<*>Players can discover secret letters and items left behind by the mysterious forebear.
<*>New craftable items and wearables to help on your journey. Also, the Journal Menu will now show crafting recipes of items that you have made.
<*>New level of visual polish, with some refined animations, more detailed background assets, and new lighting features.
<*>New original music for players to enjoy.
<*>Gameplay adjustments to help usability across all platforms. We've been listening to user feedback, and continue to refine the gameplay experience.
<*>A more cohesive tutorial, with hints to help get players up to speed on the gameplay.
<*>And some secret stuff that you'll just have to find in the game!
We hope to have a final game trailer and release date for you in the coming weeks. Thank you for your support on this project, and please feel free to share your thoughts and feedback, we'd love to hear it!
Update 0.7 is Live!
On My Own's newest release is now available on Steam Early Access! We created an Update Video to explain the new features:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7U8ccwERa1o
This update includes (but is not limited to):
- New Animals: Grizzly Bear and Willow Ptarmigan
- New Plants: Baneberry Bush
- New items: Damaged Jacket, Damaged Hat, and Baneberry
- Fox AI tweaks
- and bug fixes
Small Patch 0.6.2 is Live for Mac!
It was brought to our attention that the mac version was not working on some macs. We found there was an issue with Unity 5.1.2 and building x86 Mac builds. We have fixed the issue and is live now. Sorry for the inconvenience! If the problem persists, please notify us.
Small Patch 0.6.1 is Live!
It was brought to our attention that the cabin would not save your inventory. We fixed this bug and is live now. Sorry for the inconvenience!
Update 0.6 is Live!
The newest update for On My Own is now available on Steam Early Access! We created an Update Video to explain the new features:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vA9SlHQ2mF0
This update includes (but is not limited to):
- New character: Female Backpacker
- New item: Satchel
- Gameplay tweaks
- and bug fixes
Update 0.5 is Live!
The newest update for On My Own is now available on Steam Early Access! We created a Update Video to explain the new features: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szOrmt26MAA
This update includes (but is not limited to):
-Menu overhaul. Revamped all of the menus to be consistent across the game.
-New female avatar sneak peek
-New title song and forest song
-Multiple saves (Note all past saves will not be compatible with the new version. We are sorry for the inconvenience, but we are in Beta!)
-Status indicators. Indicators include things like cold, sleeping, weight, etc.
-Big performance update. We optimized the code so the game runs much faster and can handle the load of bigger maps without bogging down systems.
-New tutorial images and sleeping screen. Gives you hints and tips on how to play the game.
-New winter map screen
-New loading screen quote
-New tutorial images and sleeping screen. Gives you hints and tips on how to play the game.
Update 0.4 is Live!
The newest update for On My Own is now available on Steam Early Access! This update includes (but is not limited to):
- The Fire Bow Drill, which can start fires with out the use of matches.
- Ice Fishing!
- You can now chop a hole in the ice.
- Tutorials for starting fires and catching rabbits.
- Other minor bug fixes including a new energy system.
Update 0.3 Is Live!
We are excited to announce that our biggest update for On My Own is now available on Steam Early Access! This update includes (but is not limited to):
- A new camp, the Alpine Tundra Biome, complete with new flora and fauna to discover.
- New User Interface implementation that labels all objects for the player.
- Journal Encyclopedia that documents all items, plants, and creatures in the game. Accessed from the Main Menu.
- Food Cache in the Woodland Lake Biome to expand the amount of items you can store.
- New craftable Deerskin Jacket to keep you warm in the winters and help conserve energy.
- A brand new song, written specifically for the new Alpine Tundra Biome.
- Performance Improvement including a new spawning system
