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Playtest #3 Sign Ups Are Open!

Playtest #3 Sign-ups Are Open! It's almost time to return to the islands, Survialists! Sign up below to be part of Away From Life's upcoming playtest.

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What changed

0 fixes2 additions0 changes1 removal
  • Gameplay
removedPlay for longerFor this playtest, I've removed the two-hour time limit. I want players to have the time they need to test out all that Away From Life has to offer. So grab your friends and play for as long as you'd like.
addedWooden Raft UpdateSurvivors can now build and attach a motor to the Wooden Raft. Making your portable base move faster.
addedBouy and LootSurvivors can now find buoys in the water for quick loot. (Mind the sharks!)

Away From Life changes

removedFor this playtest, I've removed the two-hour time limit. I want players to have the time they need to test out all that Away From Life has to offer. So grab your friends and play for as long as you'd like.
addedSurvivors can now build and attach a motor to the Wooden Raft. Making your portable base move faster.
addedSurvivors can now find buoys in the water for quick loot. (Mind the sharks!)

Playtest #3 Sign-ups Are Open!

It's almost time to return to the islands, Survialists! Sign up below to be part of Away From Life's upcoming playtest. Just like the other playtests, your feedback will help me shape Away From Life.

🍍Playtest #3 Information

Sign up with the Google Form below and join our official Discord. You will receive your playtest key the day before the playtest via DM from the community manager. U

🌴 Sign Up Form

🐋 Away From Life Discord

🥥 When

Playtest Begins: April 10th

Playtest Ends: April 20th

☀️Playtest Highlights

Play for longer

  • For this playtest, I've removed the two-hour time limit. I want players to have the time they need to test out all that Away From Life has to offer. So grab your friends and play for as long as you'd like.

Motorboat

  • You asked for it, and now it's in the game! Be the first to try out the community-requested motorboat.

Wooden Raft Update

  • The Wooden Raft has gotten a visual update.

  • Survivors can now build and attach a motor to the Wooden Raft. Making your portable base move faster.

Bouy and Loot

  • Survivors can now find buoys in the water for quick loot. (Mind the sharks!)

For more recent changes check out my latest Developer Update here:

view Thank you all for your interest in the islands! I look forward to hearing what you think about the latest Away From Life build.

-Anton💀🏝️

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