Sandbox Roadmap Updated to v1.1 + News on June Update

[Raphael van Lierop]

Hello community,

We've just updated the Sandbox Roadmap document with some information about what we're working on for the June Sandbox Update.

Check it out: http://hinterlandgames.com/the-long-dark/roadmap/

DATE: We'll provide more information about update timing as we get closer to finishing work on it. For now all we know is we're targeting a June release.

REMINDER: The Roadmap is an aspirational document, so it's possible that not everything on the June Update list will make it in. But, as always, we'll do our best!

- The Hinterland Team

[Doc Gonzo]

It's going to be a great month!  Looking forward to it!

[Resethel]

Wow already getting impatient!

Thanks for the infos, we are looking forward to it

[Wastelander]

Is there any way to send you guys digital hugs/beers/venison steaks? Because I feel a serious need to do so

[cekivi]

Neat! Pity there's no new maps but the challenges certainly look interesting. I wonder what the difference between skills and feats will be though...?

[chanster115]

Simple shelter-building

Wonder what that can mean. Maybe make-shift tents?

[cekivi]

Perhaps snow caves? The old, old alphas had a "build snow cave" option in their menus that was unusable.

[Fuarian]

5 hours ago, Raphael van Lierop said:

Hello community,

We've just updated the Sandbox Roadmap document with some information about what we're working on for the June Sandbox Update.

Check it out: http://hinterlandgames.com/the-long-dark/roadmap/

DATE: We'll provide more information about update timing as we get closer to finishing work on it. For now all we know is we're targeting a June release.

REMINDER: The Roadmap is an aspirational document, so it's possible that not everything on the June Update list will make it in. But, as always, we'll do our best!

- The Hinterland Team

Does this also mean that some things that aren't on the roadmap will also make it in? Things you really want to surprise us with?

[Patrick Carlson]

1 hour ago, Fuarian said:

Does this also mean that some things that aren't on the roadmap will also make it in? Things you really want to surprise us with?

We do say in the Roadmap description that it's a living, aspirational list and that there may even be things the team is working on that aren't on there. It's not all-encompassing.

 

[aussiebunny]

The next update looks so cool!! I can't wait.

[cekivi]

Hopefully June won't last too long

Welcome to the forums @aussiebunny!

[geris]

Wow great!, I'm very excited about the roadmap.

[TLD Survivalist]

Sweeeeeeeet!!! Gotta love the fact the devs are constantly working and improving this game thoroughly!! So glad to be even a small part of it. (Being an Alpha and all)

[Scyzara]

Really looking forward to the next update, especially to books and the related knowledge system! Challenge mode: Whiteout sounds totally awesome as well! I bet there will be blizzards that last several days in this mode. Can't wait to play it and see how it influences my playstyle! 

[TLD Survivalist]

35 minutes ago, Scyzara said:

Challenge mode: Whiteout sounds totally awesome as well! I bet there will be blizzards that last several days in this mode.

Right!? I thought the same thing

[Ruruwawa]

3 hours ago, Scyzara said:

Really looking forward to the next update, especially to books and the related knowledge system! Challenge mode: Whiteout sounds totally awesome as well! I bet there will be blizzards that last several days in this mode. Can't wait to play it and see how it influences my playstyle! 

Blizzards, with breaks for dense fog?   I'm looking forward to this too!

[nicko]

sounds great can't wait.

what is Weather Almanac system? Do we get a weather station of some sort to predict weather?

others sound interesting as well feats, skills system, and new challenges.

[Claysmiff1702]

The farmer's almanac is a block of wood. If its still, it is nice outside. If its moving, it is windy. If its gone, there's a tornado.

[Scyzara]

1 hour ago, Claysmiff1702 said:

The farmer's almanac is a block of wood. If its still, it is nice outside. If its moving, it is windy. If its gone, there's a tornado.

Haha, good one!

[SteveP]

Great idea of a weather almanac to help reinforce the idea that one must prepare for coming bad weather! I like it!!

[Nicholai]

So I assume finally we can fight back against black bears when grizzly ones come? And I hope this roadmap is not related with story mode

[justsomeguy]

Holy shit moose? I suggested that a while back, so cool to see it may be included! 

[vancopower]

Shelter building so soon??? Skill system?? I can't believe it What is next NPC's? OMG take your time Dev's we don't want to rush you on this one If you give us all that it is worth the wait. I guess there will be a ton of new items and mechanics too to support the skill system. WHohooo huraay !

 

P.S. Can anyone explain to me what a Feats system will represent?

[madrepityu]

Wow!!!!!!!! I'm speachless! That roadmap is full of cool things!

Keep up the good work, Guys, and thank you for making this game even more awesome!!

[cowboymrh]

I'm sorry to say this is that this is the first time I've really studied the roadmap, and all I can say is WOW!!

If even 1/2 of the stuff listed eventually makes it into the game..... It will be extremely exciting!!

Just the thought of moose and cougars being introduced, makes the hair stand up on the back of my neck because I've had close encounters with both in my lifetime.

The 2 new challenges look fantastic!! And there's just so much that will add so much depth to the game and the overall immersive experience.

Thanks so much Hinterlands!! You really are an impressive team!