[img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36145520/8af5e1cb9a8e63abd1440ef0627ba25d8d49603e.jpg[/img] [i]I typically join random hosts after pushing a new update. This is to make sure all is working as expected. Above is a screenshot from one of the hosts I joined and talked with people there via the ingame voice, which was pretty fun and a nice way to get directly feedback from the players.[/i] Hey! Its been another month and time for an update from the developer - aka me 🤓 [i]Let me start with a little disclaimer. I have been sick (flu-thingy) the last couple of days, so therefore this post comes a bit late, might be a bit short and also no video dev log this time. My voice isn't working and my head isn't either. So no energy for video this time :([/i] [h2]Release of Multiplayer[/h2] 2024 have been a super exciting year as the entire year have build up to the release of the new "multiplayer" version of the game. I started adding multiplayer back in [url=https://www.youtube.com/live/FpvD6p-BAlI]January 2023 on a livestream actually[/url]. Pretty fun to look back at now, as a lot have happened. Now, almost 2 years later, the "multiplayer" version is ready enough to be released - which it was on the 29th of November 2024. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1079260/view/4476108833152828167 As of writing its about a month later and the overall feedback I'm getting is positive. The numbers tell the same story, as we just hit a new record of highest amount of concurrent players while I was writing this! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36145520/a11c66239ca60ec2c90a2277813963457d8afbaa.png[/img] Today is the day before New Years eve, so we most likely have a new record tomorrow. Anyhow, you guys like playing with fireworks together, which is really nice. Makes me happy. This means my last 2 years of working on the new version wasn't a total waste 🤓🕺🙏 [url=https://steamdb.info/app/1079260/charts/]You can see if we have had new record on Steamdb since I posted this by clicking here.[/url] [h2]2025 Cake[/h2] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36145520/cd01a0165428d15b0ce35ed05650dc1eff9b5641.gif[/img] As per tradition, I had to release a 2025 cake. I almost didn't make it, as I have been sick the last days, but I found the energy and made it. It's not super impressive, but now you can get that "2025" in the air, which is the most important thing. [h2]What's Next?[/h2] The list of things I wanna add is long, very long and it keeps getting longer with suggestions from you guys - thanks! My main focus has been on getting the new version ready, so I haven't spend time yet figuring out exactly what is next. However, here is a bullet list of things I am considering for 2025. [i]Disclaimer: This is not a set list of things, so I might drop some, replace others etc. for various reasons etc. - Just so you know :)[/i] [list] [*] Upgrade to Unity 6 (Including upgrade to latest NGO + multiplayer improvements) [*] Ragdoll physics for players [*] Emotes [*] Fly-mode/Drone-mode [*] Firing System [*] Upgrade mod.io SDK to latest version. Meaning new Workshop UI in-game [*] Rebindable controls [*] Initial controller support [*] Dedicated server support [*] Generally more "host maintenance" tools, to enable the host to host better game sessions [/list] Some of the above are HUGE tasks, some are minor, some depends on others and some depends on stuff I don't even know yet. Will I complete all the above in 2025? Most likely no. Will I try? Yes 🤓 I will continue to post monthly Developer News to keep you up to date with what's happening. Keep playing, invite your friends and play some more 🎇🎆🥳 HAPPY NEW YEAR AND SEE YOU IN 2025, Firework Maniacs! 🎇🕺🎆🥳 ...AND BE CAREFUL AND SAFE OUT THERE WITH THE REAL FIREWORKS - KEEP THE CRAZY THINGS IN THE GAME! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36145520/cd01a0165428d15b0ce35ed05650dc1eff9b5641.gif[/img] [h2]Change log[/h2] I have pushed the following updates since last Developer News. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1079260/view/508441532014004510 https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1079260/view/508441532014004270 https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1079260/view/508441532014003203 https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1079260/view/508441532014002588 https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1079260/view/564735827901416888 https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1079260/view/532084177919542200 https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1079260/view/4476110736154691193 https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1079260/view/4476110736154690596 https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1079260/view/4476108833152828167 https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1079260/view/4476110736154690524 https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1079260/view/4476110102203469093 https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1079260/view/4476110102203469000 https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1079260/view/4476110102203467101 [url=https://www.youtube.com/@laumania]YouTube[/url] | [url=https://www.twitch.tv/laumania]Twitch[/url] | [url=https://twitter.com/laumania]Twitter[/url] | [url=https://discord.gg/SzZD77p]Discord[/url] - Enjoy! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1079260/Fireworks_Mania__An_Explosive_Simulator/