Hey! We just posted a new update on [url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/findthestones/elements-an-open-world-co-op-rpg-inspired-by-zelda-botw]Kickstarter[/url], so we thought we would let you know what we have been working on too! UE5 First off, we switched to UE5! This was a big decision. It took a couple weeks, but we have already seen huge improvements in development speed just by using Level Instancing, Nanite, and World Partition. [img]https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/041/207/697/6c44431ac19a0af4af625e1cedf6e1a5_original.png?ixlib=rb-4.0.2&w=700&fit=max&v=1686069247&gif-q=50&lossless=true&s=b7af88ba8b34947611c7fbc1b4403c31[/img] Katana - We added Katanas. Right now we just have one stance, but we are looking at the possibility of having multiple stances for some weapons. [previewyoutube=2Yl1ZiFmz4E;full][/previewyoutube] Custom Orcs - Our Custom Orc models are done. We are super happy with how they turned out. The rigging is being worked on right now. Can't wait to start giving them personality with sounds and animations. [previewyoutube=7GixrP9xDeE;full][/previewyoutube] Fire Armor - We finished the first rarity of the Fire Armor. I think this is going to be one of my favorite sets. I love all of the little details in this set. And this is the Rare version! [img]https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/041/169/750/b7b181463f9ea5e6d8846b5fb8e0c67a_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.0.2&w=700&fit=max&v=1685732072&gif-q=50&q=92&s=bdfeca98950e827585ac4d48f01923a7[/img] [img]https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/041/169/753/3e2ebd7fec62011ad128459bb789c76c_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.0.2&w=700&fit=max&v=1685732091&gif-q=50&q=92&s=b080cf64b419732f6aef46f89eaff228[/img] [img]https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/041/169/758/29ce171ca108fc152d0092c24e29f807_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.0.2&w=700&fit=max&v=1685732135&gif-q=50&q=92&s=645276393c6c43fa7a98ebd2c38c940c[/img] [img]https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/041/169/765/5d4751402d1dee2ff9106e2a528c4bc4_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.0.2&w=700&fit=max&v=1685732162&gif-q=50&q=92&s=af6660d8291c1b4b59af8caa24e12e0d[/img] Fire Guardian - We have had some progress on the modeling of the Fire Guardian. We are super happy with how it is turning out. This boss will guard the Fire Stone and ensure it doesn't fall into the wrong hands. [img]https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/041/169/719/2e8f78bd6a96ad59f64ff2134f476a2d_original.PNG?ixlib=rb-4.0.2&w=700&fit=max&v=1685731829&gif-q=50&lossless=true&s=746cbbd0d01042bbf98df41a669bf407[/img] Water Weapons - We started working on some weapons for the Water Biome. We took some Polynesian and Atlantean influences and came up with a unique aesthetic. [img]https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/041/207/442/a979ae7b1a110922faae65e04b0f8f0c_original.png?ixlib=rb-4.0.2&w=700&fit=max&v=1686068107&gif-q=50&lossless=true&s=c0e2c463d30a92488469abbc16dac4a5[/img] [img]https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/041/207/448/d40bd4f868d34040dda4cb1740b89f81_original.png?ixlib=rb-4.0.2&w=700&fit=max&v=1686068139&gif-q=50&lossless=true&s=189e34c3917047e79f23d7721bc4bc42[/img] Mythical Pets - We now have our first Mythical Pet. We think he is pretty cute. We will be rigging and animating him soon. And he still needs a name :) [img]https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/041/207/373/bea15eda552652bd8f1bf28f14c570e4_original.png?ixlib=rb-4.0.2&w=700&fit=max&v=1686067880&gif-q=50&lossless=true&s=c9a6179bb81dd1cecf584166770293fe[/img] Language - Elements now has its own language. I didn't realize how complicated making a language was but we connected with a professional. We will share more about the language later, but for now here are the number symbols. [img]https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/041/169/692/70088498055a6fabd77a0827f5a2b3b6_original.PNG?ixlib=rb-4.0.2&w=700&fit=max&v=1685731684&gif-q=50&lossless=true&s=033172782b89f33d3985cbb4a81b5fb8[/img] Please let us know what you are most excited about. We try and read all your feedback. Have an amazing weekend!