Dev Update #1: Fixing all the things!

It’s been two weeks since Animalkind launched into Steam Early Access and we’re so happy about finally reaching this phase of development. We’re at our best when people are playing our game and sharing their experiences with us. Seeing the reactions and feedback of our players inspires us and fills us energy!

While people are enjoying the cute and cozy world of Animalkind, they are also running into bugs and other issues which we’ve been working on as quickly as possible. No developer wants bugs to get in the way of a good time, so we’ve been scooping them into jars and placing them gently outside!

Here is a quick summary if you’d prefer to skip the video:

Multiplayer Improvements

• Quest rewards now sync automatically so when one player completes a quest, all connected players receive rewards instantly

• When the host travels to another island, they can now choose to bring everyone along or leave others behind, and a countdown warning is shown either way

Controls & Building

• Decoration/Design mode rotation and snapping are improved, especially on controller and Steam Deck

• Controller inputs have been remapped to feel more intuitive

• You can now jump while using the Design tool

• Beds and other items can no longer be placed on walls

Progression & Exploration

• Codex fragments in trees are now easier to spot

• Codex spawn rates increased for smoother progression

Other

• Run is now on by default (changeable in settings)

• Various bug fixes (see full patch notes for details)

Thank you again for being a part of the community, for playing, and for cheering us on. If you’d like to chat with fellow players and animal-lovers, share feedback with our team, or just have a good time, please join our Discord server here!

See you in Animalkind! The Uncommon Team 🐾