A new Semi-Aquatic Apex has been completed! - New Dev-blog #24 is Out!

Islander

– Project Lead

Hey Extinctioneers!

This month was a test and we passed it. We rebuilt the entire map from scratch (keeping the same layout but correcting the scale that used to cause issues as well as getting rid of old bad references that were causing some crashes). The new size feels right in playtests and has improved performance, stability as well as making the game project file a lot smaller and less memory intensive (As well as the server) the map is already close to where we left off originally, missing only some of the human structures we need to copy back in and some rivers. We also had a scare when our main PC wiped all our work, but because we keep redundant backups, nothing was lost, just a brief pause of a day or two while we moved TBs of data and spun up a new work pc. On content: I built an ancient walled city in the desert with is own majestic bridge and a pond in the middle, it's not fully complete but it's quite the wonder. With the world now a bit smaller, and better optimized, I’m confident we’re still on track to release the Tech Demo this year. See you on the island soon!

If you prefer a summarized Dev-Blog video as well as some sneak peak clips of the map check out the YT video:

Kleiner

– Animator

I continued work on Ouranosaurus calls and made small polish passes on existing Eocarcharia animations to tighten timing and blend consistency.

I'm currently also re-working the precision attack on the Ouranosaurus as I felt it was too exaggerated and wasn't smooth enough for my liking, so expect to see an updated one as well as all if not most of the Ouranosaurus broadcasts next month!

FuriousSmaug

– Programmer

Pre Tech Demo polish everywhere: we implemented new Ouranosaurus animations on stream, refreshed/added multiple footstep sets, and spent extra time optimizing, especially around the nutrient system. I also staged early stat setups for future playables (Deinocheirus, Allosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Tyrannosaurus, Utahraptor) to accelerate balancing later.

Finally, we realigned focus: Toño will spearhead dinosaur AI while I stay locked on playables and overall balance so we can ship content faster. We are also working on herbivore and carnivore AI spawners, so you can expect to see them in action soon!

Ｖｏｉｄ

– UI/UX Designer

Deep in the UI revamp: the Dinosaur panel is nearly there, and I’m building out the Tribals tab plus additional Dino sub-tabs. The refreshed look/flow fits the game’s tone and should be ready to show soon.

Chikangia

– Programmer

More systems migrated to C++ with performance and networking in mind. • Inventory System: fully ported for faster, more reliable multiplayer item handling. • Interaction System: sturdier, leaner, and more responsive, especially helpful so tribal looting feels quick and frustration-free.

Arrived

– 3D Artist

Wrapped the female variant of the leather armor set (model + textures). It slots cleanly into our current pipeline and is ready for gameplay integration, this will be the first armour set you can craft.

HERNI

– 3D Artist

Reworked the first human building players will use, this is a quick pop down hut, somewhere you can temporarily store your items and respawn before you build your base. I also expanded the modular wooden kit, and began production ready bonfires. The kit is tuned for quick iteration and clean placement.

Soundrynx

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