Development Update – January Progress & Playtesting Plans!

Hey everyone,

Following our recent podcast, we wanted to share a quick development update! While we’re slightly behind schedule, progress is still moving forward. The next major milestone is internal playtesting on the RTS Coop Test map.

Also consider checking out the last Podcast to catch up on the context of this post on Youtube or Spotify
https://youtu.be/5fM7Y9U809k

We’re 2-3 workdays from finalizing the Formation System! Once completed, only minor tweaks will be needed when helicopters and ground vehicles return.

Our current estimate places the playtest within the next 1-2 weeks. This initial phase will focus on infantry mechanics and co-op gameplay, while vehicles, helicopters, DNA, and Doctrines will be excluded for now.

The biggest hurdle remaining is replicating our custom ability system and performing stress testing to ensure a stable multiplayer experience. Once this is completed, we’ll be ready to move forward.

• Formation System (Infantry & Combined Assaults)
• RTS Ragdoll Optimization
• Silencer Toggle Replication
• Basic Combat System for CERC & Infected
• Implementing Our New Ability System with Replication Support
  
  • The current grenade system in this older prototype is being converted into an ability
  • Fire in the Air, Cone of Fire, Headshot Mechanics . These are the first ability to be reimplemented to “test” the system before we scale up in stage 2 of the Doctrines implementation.

• Minimap & Tactical Map Ping System
• Fire Mode Replication
• Weather System
• Patrol & Attack Move
• Rules of Engagement (ROE) & Visual Options

• Operators gain a blueprint-based building system
• Engineer Building Finalization
• Base Infected Structures (Logic Pending)

• Doctrines (Non-Vehicle) – Airstrikes, passive upgrades, structure changes
• DNA System – Research Tree
• Turrets
• Formation System for Vehicles (Air & Ground)
• Vehicles (Final Step in Stage 2)

• Pandemic Start & Late-Game Progression (Completed)
• Civilian Evacuation
• Crow Movement biological weapon attack (Alternative Mode) – Virus spreads naturally (No LT/Chelsey)
• Expanded Custom Game Options – Walk-Only, Health Scaling, Moddable Settings

Stay up to date with our weekly live podcasts every Saturday at 5 PM EST, where we discuss development progress, upcoming features, and answer community questions.

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Thanks for sticking with us! The playtest is a big step forward, and we’re excited for your feedback. See you in the next update! 🚀