How close are we to release? (and other updates)

It's a new month which means a new recap of everything we've been up to!

Overall progress

Our giant todo list has shrunk so much now but it's looking likely that when we launch, it will be as early access. Before you get out the pitchforks, remember that early access is just a label for us to say that we're still going to be working on the game and adding lots of content post-launch. I think we'll be posting a more in-depth discussion about why and how we're planning on doing early access, so you might wanna wait until then before you start flipping tables. Here are a few things we've still got to do before we can launch (even as early access):

• Finish our badges/achievements system

• 4 more system introductions (scripts, quests, etc.)

• Balance dance moves

• Make a better main menu

• Add another oven

• Some quest UI changes

• Friendship unlocks

• Universal Windows build (surprisingly much harder than you’d think)

• Xbox certification process

New stuff from February:

Settings page

Now there are loads of options for people who feel the need to be in control... Messy farms

When you first start out, your farm now has all sorts of logs, rocks, and weeds on it you'll want to clear. Mixing the foraging systems in with the farming system was actually a pretty big project. Gotsapon tokens

These are a rare alternate form of currency you can get from recycling stuff and use with the gotsapon machines to get new ooblet accessories. Deflated balloon

Like a normal balloon but with less vivacity. Interim decor purchasing

It's probably not our final pass at house decorations, but it's functional! Recipes implemented

Our starter recipes have all been implemented (there are more than 2, don't worry). You'll get new ones in different crafting machines, some upgrades, and eventually through some other systems.

Thanks for reading!