Hello Voyagers! Michael / [url=twitter.com/WatChuKnow]Spacenorth[/url] here with our[b] BIGGEST [/b]announcement yet! [h2]A New Era for Voyagers[/h2] The team has been pouring their hearts ([i]and countless cups of coffee[/i]) into preparing for what might be [b]our most exciting milestone [/b]yet – we're opening up[url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/2686630/Voyagers_of_Nera/][i] Voyagers of Nera[/i][/url] to more players than ever before! And let me tell you, the game has had an absolutely incredible glow up. [h2]The World of Nera Evolved[/h2] [h3]Deeper Adventures[/h3] We can’t wait for you to see what lies beneath the waves! Discover mysterious underwater ruins, gather new resources, and experience completely revamped swimming animations that make underwater exploration feel more fluid than ever. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44779674/bdc35e305bcf0a7f9a11a1898b4a5010b6d28040.png[/img] [h3]Looking for a Challenge[/h3] We’ve been playtesting non-stop to make exploring Nera a much more challenging and engaging experience. Look out for more important choices on attrition as you go from surviving on coconuts to cooking specialty dishes. And for those of you who thought you had mastered combat – think again! We've rebalanced the whole combat system to make stat points and new gear feel more impactful and to make the clash with enemies feel more dangerous. And [i]speaking of those creatures[/i]... [h3]Enemies and Spirits Reimagined[/h3] Our artists have outdone themselves with visual overhauls and polish to our monsters: [list] [*] Reef Hobbs now glow hauntingly in the darkness, making nighttime exploration both beautiful and terrifying [*] The Deepfang Snapper (our underwater terror) has gotten a ton of animation love that… well, let's just say you might think twice about deep-water diving! [/list] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44779674/d00cf229824a39f54644d1c18bcf0a5768050008.png[/img] And on the friendly side, our spirits have never looked better! Each type of elemental spirit, Earth, Wind, Fire, and Water, has a unique look. Find all 8 around the map to unlock their knowledge of ancient crafts, empower your base, and[i] fulfill your duty as protector of Nera[/i]! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44779674/d6d69dd85216fa0ff14abba77b070cae3119b7b1.png[/img] [h3]Set Sail[/h3] Ship exploration been a huge focus for us with improved controls and camera work that makes sailing feel more intuitive and immersive than ever. In case you missed it from the last update - awakened spirits can now join you as crew, imbuing your ships with magic for your travels! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44779674/0f474893a1ef54736a7cf021c0e6cab3d79ae442.png[/img] [h3]Skimming Sensation[/h3] Skimming water trails are back and just wait until you see what special gift the Spirit of the Ocean has in store for you! (No spoilers, but you’ll feel the Elder Spirit boosting you across the ocean!) [h3]The Embrace Renewed[/h3] We've given the map a major overhaul, adding new points of interest and refining existing locations to make exploring the Embrace feel fresh and exciting – even for our veteran players. That includes discovering new lore stones scattered throughout the world that not only provide valuable knowledge points but also reveal deeper mysteries about what really happened in the world of Nera... [h2]The Big Day: December 4th![/h2] Mark your calendars, because [b]December 4th [/b]is going to be [b]HUGE[/b]: [list] [*] We're revealing our brand new gameplay trailer at the [b]OTK Winter Expo[/b], starting at 12pm Pacific Time. You can watch the live stream on their Twitch at [url=https://www.twitch.tv/OTKNetwork]OTKNetwork[/url] or their YouTube channel [url=https://www.youtube.com/@OTKchannel]@OTKChannel[/url]. [*] AND [u][b]launching our first public Steam Demo![/b][/u] [/list] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44779674/a14d4cc930c2ac1e70c471344b28e2cbfa1fe1f4.png[/img] That's right – you'll finally be able to explore Nera with your friends! [h2]Spread the Word![/h2] This is where we need YOUR help, Voyagers! It helps us out a TON when you: [list] [*] Share the news with your communities [*] Invite your friends to wishlist the game [*] Get your crews ready for December 4th! [/list] [h2]A Heartfelt Thank You[/h2] We wouldn't haven’t gotten to this point without your incredible feedback and support throughout development. Every bug report, every creative idea, and every excited message has helped shape Voyagers into what it's becoming. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44779674/6d318392b6d65f60292c6642a8bb07097cff19cf.gif[/img] The waters of Nera are calling, and soon, many more will answer. We absolutely cannot wait to dive in together and hear what you think! Michael and the Treehouse Team P.S. Keep an eye on our social channels ([url=https://x.com/voyagersofnera]@VoyagersOfNera[/url]) in the coming days – we might have a few more surprises to share before the big day! 🌊✨