[b][i][h3]Hello everyone, Kabloop here![/h3][/i][/b] I know it’s been a year since my last update on DIGGERGUN, but what a year it’s been! I wanted to write this blog to give an[b] update on the game’s progress and what’s been happening behind the scenes[/b]. Firstly, on a slightly sour note, [b]2023 was a rocky year for me[/b]. Unfortunately, a few months in,[b] I had some serious issues with my eyes and, on doctor's orders, I wasn’t able to work for two months[/b]. I was exceptionally fortunate that the issues didn't get worse. After recovering, my development speed slowed down a bit as I tried to be careful and look after myself more. In an attempt to catch up, for the remainder of 2023, I focused on completing as much work on DIGGERGUN as possible. Unfortunately, this meant that things like community outreach fell by the wayside. [b]This is something I am hoping to fix in 2024.[/b] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42470057/b767defc10764214805155911f1a18d3b5cd7aef.gif[/img] Despite all this, I did manage to end 2023 on a high! [b]At the end of 2023, I finished programming the “critical path”, meaning that DIGGERGUN can be played from start to end credits! [/b]This is a huge moment for the game and brings it much closer to launch. Now my focus is on finishing the remainder of the side quests and tying up any loose ends. This is no small feat, [b]as some of the side content is just as expressive as the main storyline[/b], but considering I’ve already done quite a lot of work on the game’s side content, I’m confident progress will be swift and smooth. Whilst I will be concentrating on finalising DIGGERGUN, especially in the first half of the year, I will be making more of an effort to keep fans up-to-date.[b] Expect more Steam blogs sharing characters, enemies, development information and more! [/b]There are a ton of cool things in DIGGERGUN which I can’t wait to share. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42470057/daeca3f1e8b28f312e2461c85d5cfcdefa5561c6.gif[/img] [b]This all leads to my last point, DIGGERGUN will be released in 2024! [/b] I know I said that last year too… but, providing there are no surprise health issues, I’m fully expecting to release DIGGERGUN this year. We’re still working out the release date, and I suspect it won’t be finalised until the game is completed in the first half of the year but I’m super excited that players will be able to get their hands on DIGGERGUN soon! [b]Additionally, there are still plans for a demo to be launched before then, but more about that a bit later.[/b] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42470057/4257015caa6e781e36a320aebd5a51b21549556f.gif[/img] [b]Finally, I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported DIGGERGUN and me over the last year or so. [/b]I’m exceedingly thankful for all of the love, care and assistance I’ve received, and I hope that DIGGERGUN will prove to be worth the wait. [b]Here's to 2024! I hope everyone has an amazing year![/b] - [i]Kabloop[/i]