Devlog #1 — Visual Overhaul, Atmospheric Scattering, and a New Store Page!
Welcome to the first official devlog for Beyond The Cupola! 🎬 New Trailer is Live!
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Full Beyond The Cupola: ISS Simulator update
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What changed
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Store
Gameplay
Performance
added🎬 New Trailer is Live! Before we dive into the technical details of our visual overhaul, make sure to check out our brand-new trailer right here on the store page! It showcases all the new atmospheric and planetary updates in motion.
addedWhat's New:
added🌍 New Earth Model & Atmospheric Scattering We have completely overhauled how the planet looks in our custom C++ / OpenGL engine. By implementing a new Atmospheric Scattering system (based on Sean O'Neil's model), light now correctly scatters through the atmosphere. This creates that iconic blue halo around the Earth and a realistic transition into the vacuum of space. We also updated the planet's shaders to feature dynamic city lights on the night side.
changed⚙️ Gameplay Logic & Engine Optimization A beautiful view shouldn't compromise performance. Alongside the graphical updates, we are actively programming the core gameplay loop—the logic behind the station's systems—while heavily optimizing our engine's code to ensure smooth framerates at orbital speeds.
added🚀 Updated Store Page To reflect our massive visual progress, we have completely revamped the look of our store page. If you haven't added the game to your wishlist yet, now is the perfect time!
Beyond The Cupola: ISS Simulator changes
added🎬 New Trailer is Live! Before we dive into the technical details of our visual overhaul, make sure to check out our brand-new trailer right here on the store page! It showcases all the new atmospheric and planetary updates in motion.
addedWhat's New:
added🌍 New Earth Model & Atmospheric Scattering We have completely overhauled how the planet looks in our custom C++ / OpenGL engine. By implementing a new Atmospheric Scattering system (based on Sean O'Neil's model), light now correctly scatters through the atmosphere. This creates that iconic blue halo around the Earth and a realistic transition into the vacuum of space. We also updated the planet's shaders to feature dynamic city lights on the night side.
changed⚙️ Gameplay Logic & Engine Optimization A beautiful view shouldn't compromise performance. Alongside the graphical updates, we are actively programming the core gameplay loop—the logic behind the station's systems—while heavily optimizing our engine's code to ensure smooth framerates at orbital speeds.
added🚀 Updated Store Page To reflect our massive visual progress, we have completely revamped the look of our store page. If you haven't added the game to your wishlist yet, now is the perfect time!
Welcome to the first official devlog for Beyond The Cupola!
🎬 New Trailer is Live! Before we dive into the technical details of our visual overhaul, make sure to check out our brand-new trailer right here on the store page! It showcases all the new atmospheric and planetary updates in motion.
What's New:
🌍 New Earth Model & Atmospheric Scattering We have completely overhauled how the planet looks in our custom C++ / OpenGL engine. By implementing a new Atmospheric Scattering system (based on Sean O'Neil's model), light now correctly scatters through the atmosphere. This creates that iconic blue halo around the Earth and a realistic transition into the vacuum of space. We also updated the planet's shaders to feature dynamic city lights on the night side.
⚙️ Gameplay Logic & Engine Optimization A beautiful view shouldn't compromise performance. Alongside the graphical updates, we are actively programming the core gameplay loop—the logic behind the station's systems—while heavily optimizing our engine's code to ensure smooth framerates at orbital speeds.
🚀 Updated Store Page To reflect our massive visual progress, we have completely revamped the look of our store page. If you haven't added the game to your wishlist yet, now is the perfect time!
Thank you for following our development journey. There is much more to come!
