The official release of SynCo 2321 is growing closer and I wanted to share the news! A firm date is not yet established but should be within the next two weeks.
"Why hasn't SynCo 2321 already been released?"
When SynCo 2321 was added to Steam I wanted to make sure all of the steps required to launch on the platform were completed. This was accomplished but as a requirement Steam asks for a launch date. While it would be possible to have released the base game at the date selected, it was more important to me that the game have an increased level of content before offering the game to players. As a gamer myself I felt it was important to meet a certain level of playability before opening the development process up by beginning Early Access.
SynCo 2321 version 0.42 dev log
It has been a while since an update has been added to Steam for testing. SynCo 2321 has been going through the ringer to ensure optimization goals are being met. Additional story content has been added but is currently limited to one possible outcome. It is important to note that the story implemented in the game is in draft form and subject to revision.
Rendering optimization of 3d models to improve gameplay stability.
Chapter 1 Act 1 - basic story arc drafted(playable but without meaningful choice options implemented.) Chapter 1 Act 2 - Kira plot line 70% completed. No love for Russell at this time. Reduced AI difficulty for Chapter 1 mobs for testing. Updated 25% of map to improve character motion and interaction with environment. Introduced new AI mechanics to be used for boss encounter (not accessible to players in 0.42) Minor bug fixes.
SynCo 2321 Dev Log
SynCo 2321 Version 0.37 development log Expected release to Early Access: March 18th 2022
Adjustments to display for conversation dialog to permit more space.
Ashville map locomotion events expanded to include more of the map expanding from the start position.
Added Early Access load screen
Updated internal references for Ashville, Sector 7 and Bunker intro.
Gave the zombies some basic spatial sounds.
Gate closed to prevent reentry to bunker location after leaving.
Created Toxic region bounding radius to keep players from map edges.(Not enabled in 0.37)
SynCo 2321 Dev log
SynCo 2321 Version 0.36 development log Expected release to Early Access: March 18th 2022
Added zed spawning inside hospital buildings
Updated navmesh
Updated starting ammo to 30 + 8 in clip to offset starting challenge.
Updated loot drop for Chapter 1 Act 1 to lower med kit drops and increase handgun ammo drops.
Added particle effect to make data more visible until the hospital decor is completed.
SynCo 2321 Developers log
SynCo 2321 Version 0.35 development log Expected release to Early Access: Feb 23rd 2022
Fixed navmesh in hospital structures
Adjusted track camera path positioning.
Cursor unlock state toggled to assist with journal menu use.
Fixed Kira conversation bug - reentering conversation immediately no longer puts the player in a position where they can not select the UI.
Updated Chips conversation to disable dialogue UI before resuming.
First stage initialization of Steam Achievements.
New NPC with quest (basic function layout only)
Temporary in game notification to direct use of journal system for quest tracking.
