Steam News21 April 20251y ago

Development Update 04/20/2025

Hey, storm chasers! Here's an update on the latest development progress for the game. New Tornado Visuals Completely reworked tornado shader for more realistic appearance I've completely reworked the tornado shader.

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Full Tornado Emergency update

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Hey, storm chasers! Here's an update on the latest development progress for the game.

What changed

0 fixes3 additions5 changes0 removals

Performance
Maps
Gameplay

changedNew Tornado VisualsCompletely reworked tornado shader for more realistic appearance

changedNew Tornado VisualsI've completely reworked the tornado shader. Previously, the tornado was rendered via effects being applied to a procedural cone geometry. Now, the tornado uses volumetric effects to create a more realistic appearance as well as fit in better with the volumetric clouds.

addedNew Tornado VisualsThe new shader allows for much greater control over the tornado's appearance, enabling much larger tornados as well.

changedMap for Early AccessCurrent map details and future expansion plans

changedMap for Early AccessWhile the map is still expanding and will continue to be improved, currently there are 3 populated areas/3 counties, with the rest being highway and rural roads. The map is 15 x 15 km or 265 km². While the amount of roads may appear small, the length of each road is quite long.

changedEnvironmental DetailsPlanes and birds in the sky to make the map feel more alive

Tornado Emergency changes

changedCompletely reworked tornado shader for more realistic appearance

changedI've completely reworked the tornado shader. Previously, the tornado was rendered via effects being applied to a procedural cone geometry. Now, the tornado uses volumetric effects to create a more realistic appearance as well as fit in better with the volumetric clouds.

addedThe new shader allows for much greater control over the tornado's appearance, enabling much larger tornados as well.

changedCurrent map details and future expansion plans

changedWhile the map is still expanding and will continue to be improved, currently there are 3 populated areas/3 counties, with the rest being highway and rural roads. The map is 15 x 15 km or 265 km². While the amount of roads may appear small, the length of each road is quite long.

New Tornado Visuals

Completely reworked tornado shader for more realistic appearance

I've completely reworked the tornado shader. Previously, the tornado was rendered via effects being applied to a procedural cone geometry. Now, the tornado uses volumetric effects to create a more realistic appearance as well as fit in better with the volumetric clouds.

The new shader allows for much greater control over the tornado's appearance, enabling much larger tornados as well.

Map for Early Access

Current map details and future expansion plans

While the map is still expanding and will continue to be improved, currently there are 3 populated areas/3 counties, with the rest being highway and rural roads. The map is 15 x 15 km or 265 km². While the amount of roads may appear small, the length of each road is quite long.

Environmental Details

Planes and birds in the sky to make the map feel more alive
Realistic reflectivity on road signs and reflectors
New foggy weather state

What's Next?

My focus is now on bug fixing, adding more buildings and neighborhoods to populate the map, adding the rest of the vehicles and probes, and more testing to ensure everything works as expected before release.

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Steam News / 21 April 2025

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