The Squadron 42 development update reveals that the single-player game is now feature complete, marking a significant milestone in its progress. The team is now focusing on polishing and refining the game, while also bringing some of the features from Squadron 42 into the persistent Universe over the next 12 months.
The Squadron 42 development update reveals that the single-player game is now feature complete, marking a significant milestone in its progress. The team is now focusing on polishing and refining the game, while also bringing some of the features from Squadron 42 into the persistent Universe over the next 12 months. However, it’s important to note that while the features are in the polishing phase, they are not yet finalized.
In terms of gameplay features, efforts have been made to implement Squadron 42 features into the persistent Universe, with most features transitioning smoothly. The new mobiGlas requires work to support existing apps not found in Squadron 42. The star map is being polished, which is highly anticipated as it is one of the most needed features in the persistent Universe. Fixes and improvements have been made to labels, transitioning between solar system and mini-map views, and adapting the mini-map for the new Landing UI.
The development teams have been working on various aspects of the game, including character customization, gameplay story, level design, social narrative, VFX, animation, combat AI, and AI features. They have been polishing scenes, improving character animations, adding life to social areas, refining combat encounters, and implementing new AI systems. The narrative team has also been defining collectibles to be scattered throughout the levels.
The focus on polishing and refining the game extends to the front end, saved game profiles, and dynamically changing environments in Squadron 42. The team has also been working on improving the quality of previous maps and adding new moap to enhance the overall experience. The social teams have been ensuring that social areas feel populated and alive.
While no release date has been announced for Squadron 42, the fact that it is now feature complete is a promising development. The team is working on polishing the game and bringing its features into the persistent Universe. The update highlights various areas of progress and improvements, generating excitement for the game’s eventual release.