💔 A Difficult but Important Step Towards 1.0

💔 A Difficult but Important Step Towards 1.0

Hey everyone,

Today I want to speak openly with you - not just as a developer, but as someone who truly cares about this project and the people playing it.

🚀 The Road to 1.0

Idle Life has grown a lot during Early Access. With every update, every piece of feedback and every hour you spent in the game, it slowly became something bigger than it originally was.

Now we are getting closer to the 1.0 release, and that means taking the next big step - rebuilding and improving core systems so the game can have a strong and long lasting future.

⚠️ What This Means for Your Progress

Because of these major changes, your current savegames will NOT be compatible with version 1.0 💔

I know this is hard to hear. You invested time, progress and trust into Idle Life. Losing that progress is frustrating, and I completely understand that.

🤍 Why This Step Is Necessary

Keeping the old saves would limit what the game can become. It could cause bugs, broken systems and hold back improvements that 1.0 truly needs.

Instead of building on a shaky foundation, I want to give Idle Life a clean, stable and scalable base - something that will feel better in every aspect once you start fresh.

🎁 Looking Forward

You are not forgotten.

I am currently working on ways to make your restart feel better and more rewarding:

• A smoother and faster start for returning players

• A small thank you bonus for Early Access players 🎁

• Improvements to the early game so it feels fresh, not repetitive

I will share more details as we move closer to 1.0.

🧪 Beta Testing for 1.0

There will soon be a chance to apply as a Beta Tester for version 1.0.

This will happen exclusively through Discord, as it allows a much more direct and faster communication between you and me during testing.

If you want to be part of shaping 1.0 and give feedback early, make sure to keep an eye on the Discord announcements 👀

❤️ Thank You ❤️

Idle Life would not be where it is today without you. Your feedback, your time and your support mean everything to me.

This reset is not the end of your progress - it is the beginning of a better version of the game.

Thank you for being part of this journey. The best is still ahead 🚀