In the previous blog, we talked about an improved lighting system. Were close to releasing it publicly, but we love to do a test first! Were curious about the results in different worlds, the performance on different hardware and your opinion about it.
The differences arent extremely obvious when just roaming the outside world, but it does really affect interiors, and its especially noticeable in underground conditions. Tunnels that are far from sunlight are actually dark.
If you want to try the beta, go to your Steam Library, right-click Colony Survival and go to properties. In the betas tab, enter the access code sendfeedbackplease. This will unlock the beta-light branch. Enable it and your game will be automatically updated with the new lighting! It should not pose a risk to old savegames. You might encounter some buggy edge cases though.
As the access code suggests: please send feedback! Join our Discord and share your feedback in #general or put your screenshot in #screenshots. Feel free to leave a comment on this blog too.
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Build your own village, castle or city and populate it with colonists! Let guards, farmers, miners, foresters, bakers, smelters and artisans work for you. After the sun has set, most colonists will go to bed, but the enemy awakens. A horde of monsters will assault your colony and try to slaughter you and your villagers. Defend your colony with walls, moats and guards!
Multiplayer support: play with friends and strangers!
Advanced pathfinding: colonists and zombies will find their way in the world you've build. They will dynamically navigate stairs, bridges and tunnels.
Explore a world with realistically placed biomes. A giant jungle in the center of the world, surrounded by savannas, deserts and temperate biomes. Two polar regions in the far north and south.
Support for textures and language packs created by players
Dynamic lighting and eye adaptation
Voice your suggestions and be part of the development of Colony Survival!