• New splash screen
• Fixed automatic food flock dispensing
• Fixed brain loading graphic

[ 2024-08-17 09:21:50 CET ] [ Original post ]

Finally a new release. This release includes major changes to the game.

In this release

- Introduction of Game Speed. Now you can choose the speedup factor the game runs at. This can be particularly handy when breeding the fish and allows you to the traits you want more quickly.
- Introduction of the laser. The laser allows you do to quickly kill off fish in the tank and can be bought in the shop. - Removal of the dependency on Python. Makes the installation process and the neural network training process much more smooth.
- New neural network system. Uses the DNA to determine the brain structure which allows for truly unsupervised learning. Furthermore the player can edit parts of the brain in the lab to more quickly arrive to viable fish.

Whats next

- Arena. The arena is the competition stage where you get a chance to test your fish both against the "boss" fish and other players. - Linux build

[ 2024-08-14 11:59:27 CET ] [ Original post ]

* Adds voice for Darwin in the starter fish selection * Various fixes

[ 2024-02-25 18:43:07 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Added the "Wise Choice" achievement - Fixed error that occurs from when running game on a new pc.

[ 2024-01-13 11:35:45 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Manual feed container contains a fixed number of food flocks. - Improve resolution and size of Darwin in messages.

[ 2023-05-15 13:58:43 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Adds manual feeder - Fixes navigation issue - Adds new quotes

[ 2023-04-26 22:41:27 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Fix overlapping issues on message system. - Hammer and magnifier require buying them in the store before being able to use them.

[ 2023-04-15 21:26:09 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Minor fixes to AI training modal - Adds multiplayer chat functionality

[ 2023-03-31 22:24:57 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Simplified options in training window - Add new icons for achievements, aquarium build status & navigation - New text dialog for fish selection - Fix magnify glass & smash manager

[ 2023-03-06 22:32:35 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Added tutorial on training in game - Fixed achievement notification in game - Fixed training parameter values

[ 2023-02-17 21:18:38 CET ] [ Original post ]

This update brings a number of improvements. Rendering - Improved render of the fish in the start menu - Fixed shader of the SwordTail starter fish Train Setup Menu - Improved font quality - More clear which buttons are active Main Menu - Faster startup Shop - Fixed money spend animation In Game - Simultaneous soil pouring of multiple aquariums is now possible - Only show placement orbs on the tank that is in focus

[ 2023-02-08 23:00:16 CET ] [ Original post ]

This weekend's update adds a number of features and fixes. UI - Level is updated live - Xp is shown in dial including progress to next level - Miscellaneous improvements to game and shop UI Tools - Smash tool - Soil tool Fish - Fish move randomly if no brain is selected - Improve shaders of Angelfish, Discus, Goby, Mandarin Fish

[ 2023-01-29 23:02:56 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Main menu shows 3d image in stead of static picture of the starter fish. - Fish are updated with new sensors. With the correct settings they are now able to learn to find and eat food. - Speedup factor for training is limited to 10x.

[ 2023-01-24 20:24:56 CET ] [ Original post ]

This weekend's update adds further improvements to performance and playability by reworking of the aquariums.
Reworked fish tanks

• Improved performance.
• Fixed issue where fish will drop suddenly.
• Removed artifacts on water surface.
• Removed transparent ground soil.

Selection scene

• Fixed starter fish hover animation.

Achievements

• Added live update of achievement.

Training scene

• Higher resolution preview picture.
• Speed up factor is customizable by user.
• Speed up factor is is set to 1x (normal speed) by default.

Fish

• Increase the minimum size.

[ 2023-01-22 22:19:15 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Player needs to buy fish catch net before being able to use the action button. - Train dialog menu shows a 3d preview of the fish.

[ 2023-01-16 16:16:02 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Fix terrain graphical glitch - Fix store sort buttons

[ 2023-01-15 09:44:10 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Fix selection scene tanks - Add barb fish

[ 2023-01-14 11:21:16 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Fixed brain naming issue - Improved magnifiying glass - Improved clarity of training interface - Made soil & terraforming UI consistent - Improved catching net animation

[ 2023-01-13 17:53:18 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Fixes problem of AI tools screen not showing up. - Fish no longer breed while caught in the net.

[ 2023-01-12 20:14:02 CET ] [ Original post ]