Devlog #5 — The Turnaround

Hello, Manufacturers!👨‍🔧👩‍🔧

This month was all about small quality-of-life tweaks, making the gameplay smoother and more intuitive, and sneaking in a bit more immersion to pull you deeper into the experience. Most of the work went into polishing and simplifying things — but there’s also a pretty exciting change to the gameplay scene itself. Make sure to read till the end 👀

🧾 Daily Summary

What kind of game with economic mechanics doesn’t have a daily summary, right? At the end of each day, you’ll now get a full breakdown of your financial operations: all your income, expenses, and, well... the final result - You’ll see exactly how much you earned, or how much you lost 😨

🧰 Container Placement Animations

Placing items into containers now comes with a bit of animation! It’s a small touch, but it really helps smooth things out — the old version felt a bit… odd. A minor improvement, but definitely a satisfying one.

📦 Separate Inspection and Packing Stations

The inspection table has been split into two: one for inspection and one for packing. This makes the process much clearer and easier to follow — products now go into crates instead of boxes. Packing happens at a separate station, which not only simplifies things when an item doesn’t need inspection, but also leaves room for future mechanics and improvements.

🔍 See What’s Inside

You can now see the contents of containers more easily! It’s much simpler to keep track of how many items are stored where, especially those tucked away inside boxes, which used to make organization a bit tricky. No more guessing what’s inside!

🏮Garage Makeover

The garage has received a complete makeover to better fit the game’s world and instantly convey its purpose. The new design aims to capture the atmosphere of 1980s Chinese slums, giving the space a more authentic and immersive feel. Along with the visual overhaul, objects and lighting have been reworked, and some mechanics got a bit of a personality shift to match the new vibe. But there is still plenty to do, so stay tuned.

So, what do you think about the new garage? Does it give off the right vibe? We’d love to hear your thoughts, what would you add or change to make it feel even more alive? Drop your ideas in the comments! As for next month... let’s just say it’s going to be mostly about assembling products, but I can’t tell You more 🤫

Factory Life Team