First off, Birates is now in Early Access! I haven’t made a post about the launch yet, but I really appreciate everyone who has tried the game so far.
In this update4
Full notes
Full Isle of the Night: Pirate Survivors update
Read the full published notes in a cleaner layout. The original post stays linked below.
What changed
2 fixes3 additions1 change0 removals
Gameplay
Balance
addedSave & Load is Finally Here!By far, the biggest thing the game lacked was a save system. When I first started developing Birates, I didn’t think about it because the game was originally structured around shorter, roguelike-style runs. But as development went on, it shifted more and more into a survival game, and a single run went from lasting 1-2 hours to 5-6 hours. That made saving essential, and after a lot of work, you can now save and load your progress.
addedSave & Load is Finally Here!To save your game, simply place a new building called the "Tent." You can save during the day by interacting with it, allowing you to continue your progress later.
changedNew Building MenuBuilding is now much more convenient! Instead of crafting a building item separately, you can now open the new Build Menu and place structures directly from there. This should make base-building smoother and more intuitive.
addedAround 10 New Level-Up ChoicesTo add more variety to each run, I’ve introduced around 10 new level-up choices, giving you more ways to build your character.
fixedBug Fixes & BalancingI’ve made a lot of fixes and balance adjustments, so the game should feel a bit more stable now. Let me know if you run into any issues.
fixedBug Fixes & BalancingIf you have any suggestions, feel free to reach out to me. Thanks for playing!
Isle of the Night: Pirate Survivors changes
addedBy far, the biggest thing the game lacked was a save system. When I first started developing Birates, I didn’t think about it because the game was originally structured around shorter, roguelike-style runs. But as development went on, it shifted more and more into a survival game, and a single run went from lasting 1-2 hours to 5-6 hours. That made saving essential, and after a lot of work, you can now save and load your progress.
addedTo save your game, simply place a new building called the "Tent." You can save during the day by interacting with it, allowing you to continue your progress later.
changedBuilding is now much more convenient! Instead of crafting a building item separately, you can now open the new Build Menu and place structures directly from there. This should make base-building smoother and more intuitive.
addedTo add more variety to each run, I’ve introduced around 10 new level-up choices, giving you more ways to build your character.
fixedI’ve made a lot of fixes and balance adjustments, so the game should feel a bit more stable now. Let me know if you run into any issues.
First off, Birates is now in Early Access! I haven’t made a post about the launch yet, but I really appreciate everyone who has tried the game so far. Your feedback has been incredibly helpful, and I’m excited to keep improving the game.
Now, onto Update 0.1.5 – and this one’s a big step forward.
Save & Load is Finally Here!
By far, the biggest thing the game lacked was a save system. When I first started developing Birates, I didn’t think about it because the game was originally structured around shorter, roguelike-style runs. But as development went on, it shifted more and more into a survival game, and a single run went from lasting 1-2 hours to 5-6 hours. That made saving essential, and after a lot of work, you can now save and load your progress.
To save your game, simply place a new building called the "Tent." You can save during the day by interacting with it, allowing you to continue your progress later.
New Building Menu
Building is now much more convenient! Instead of crafting a building item separately, you can now open the new Build Menu and place structures directly from there. This should make base-building smoother and more intuitive.
Around 10 New Level-Up Choices
To add more variety to each run, I’ve introduced around 10 new level-up choices, giving you more ways to build your character.
Bug Fixes & Balancing
I’ve made a lot of fixes and balance adjustments, so the game should feel a bit more stable now. Let me know if you run into any issues.
If you have any suggestions, feel free to reach out to me. Thanks for playing!
