Hello Pachans! Were back with another mid-sprint devlog! We say it every time, but we continue to make huge strides in the Roots of Pacha world. Progress has been made with character activities and their homes, the main story, a winter festival, and so much more! We hope you enjoy reading about what weve been up to.

Character Homes & Activities

The clan was getting cold from the last wintery update, so they wanted to get cozy inside. This sprint were working on updated interiors for some of the NPCs. Each home in the clan will reflect its unique inhabitants. Can you guess who calls this house home?
The clan has many chores they need to do throughout the day. Youll find various characters going about their business with their new animations.

A Greater Calling

After completing a quest that takes you to the Jungle, you will find a mysterious pyramid topped with four totems. Through this structure, you will progress through the larger story by completing different quests and learn why you were destined to live in the Land Between Two Rivers.
If youve seen our Kickstarter trailer, you know it ended with a pyramid. This pyramid will be added to the game, although in a different form. We loved the original style of the pyramid, but when we started to work with it in the game, its style felt out of place in the more organic world of Pacha. So we reworked it to fit within the world and the story were telling.

A New Year

The end of winter signals the coming of new life. You will join the clan as they say goodbye to the chill of winter and welcome spring. You will travel to the top of the snow-covered mountain where you will make wishes for the coming year, tell stories, and watch the lights of Quro dance in the sky.

House Upgrades

Youve been working hard gathering and planting, so we felt it was time that youre able to upgrade your home. Expanding your house will allow you to form a union with your special someone and have them move in. Then eventually have children join your hearth. Those who love cooking will be able to expand their repertoire of dishes with new appliances and utensils that are unlocked at each stage. Then youll be able to make your friends the meals they love.

Love & Marriage

We started adding cutscenes last alpha update, and work has continued on how you can woo that eligible single who catches your eye. We want to make sure that your union feels meaningful to both you and the character.

Switch Progress & Unity 2021

Like Pachans preparing for winter, we know how important it is to prepare for the long term. Lots of progress has been made with optimizations, the save system, joystick support, and cross-platform play with Switch. We also upgraded the project to Unity 2021 early, which has allowed us to take advantage of some of the new features as we optimize and keep our tech debt low.

Epic

Were excited to say that Roots of Pacha will be available on the Epic store as well as Steam when we release next year. Were excited that even more people will be able to play our game. Thanks for sticking with us through this journey. Your excitement and continued support mean the world to us. If you havent already, we hope you join the community in Discord. Leave a comment with whose house you think is included in this devlog and why.

[ 2021-11-09 17:25:02 CET ] [ Original post ]

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You have roamed the primal wilds. Now, it is time for you to settle down and build a village that will stand for generations. Join up with your friends to create a thriving community and develop the technologies that changed the ancient world. Discover crops, befriend animals, become the first farmer, participate in festivals, and find love to grow your legacy.


Discover, gather, and farm vegetables and herbs. Explore the surrounding wilderness to find animals to befriend and domesticate; fish the shallow and deep waters to see what lies in their depths; and mine the darkest caves filled with mysteries and secret powers.


A tight-knit community of people will ensure your village’s survival, each with their own fears and dreams. Develop friendships and overcome hardships together. Grow your village by inviting people from other clans to live with you. Participate in primitive festivals and rituals to Pacha, mother nature, and her elements. And when the time comes, find your true love ❤.


Begin your journey of discovery as you develop the tools and ideas that reshaped the primitive world. Learn to process and preserve food (meat, vegetarian, and vegan options), begin metalworking, create beautiful pottery and art, unlock your clan’s spirituality, and invent new buildings to expand your village any way you want.


The game was developed from scratch with multiplayer support in mind. Live together with friends and share your talents and resources to help the clan evolve. Ride your favorite animals together. Compete in fishing, have fun at festivals, and participate in milestone multiplayer cutscenes.


Customize your character’s appearance with the best cosmetics the stone age has to offer. When you’re done working on your face, work on creating the most amazing farm around. Don’t stop there! Design, place, and decorate your own unique home to return to after a hard day’s work.