Originally Posted on Kickstarter on October 4th, 2023 by Carola at Deck13 Spotlight.
Hello everyone!
It’s been a little quiet here on Kickstarter, but rest assured, we have plenty of new features, changes and fixes brewing in the pipeline for our next major update! To make the wait a little easier, I’m going to give you a few sneak peeks today. You can already see and try out some of these changes in our new and updated demo. So head over to Steam and check out the public Gamescom Demo branch if you haven’t already!
That said: Let’s see what comes next!
Alchemist Class
This brand-new character uses their explosive concoctions to defeat enemies. Throwing bomb potions from their belt not only deals damage, but is accompanied by distinct sound and visual effects to provide you with clear gameplay feedback. From now on, you can choose the Alchemist as a starter class and build your Traveler from there!
Jumping
This is a pretty big change, and one that we’ve received a lot of requests for over the past few months. Well, we’ve listened and implemented a jumping mechanic! As well as allowing you to reach new spots or take alternative paths, it will also greatly enhance the overall gameplay experience. Push the boundaries with this new feature that will make you rethink the way you move around Eventide Hollow: jump from a height instead of just falling, solve puzzles in new ways, or climb to discover beautiful views.
Overworld Changes
Speaking of stunning scenery: As you may have noticed in previous updates, we have been working very hard to rework and improve the overworld. In between the main locations, we are constantly adding many more areas of interest to the game. This is an ongoing process that will continue throughout development, but here are some recent examples. We want to make sure that each piece of Holomento feels meaningful and fits into the unique environment.
Not only does this change the environment, but it also gives us room to introduce some fun new quest lines into the game. A ravine has been added to the desert, which you cannot cross at first. To proceed, you can either follow a path filled with obstacles and enemies, or you can help a friendly NPC rebuild a broken bridge over it. In doing so, you will make future journeys a little easier and restore yet another dilapidated corner of this cursed land.
… and lots of improvements!
We’re constantly refining existing parts of the game. In the upcoming patch, you can look forward to updates such as new sound effects, improvements to the style and readability of dialogue, tweaks to AI behavior, and much more!
What’s next?
We’re back in familiar territory: The icy lands of Frigid Fjord are getting a complete overhaul! In the upcoming major update, this region will be receiving tons of extra love and will grow from a side area to a fully-fledged biome. It’s no longer just an area to pass through, but a vastly expanded, handcrafted experience with lots of exciting content waiting to be discovered.
We’ve brought you two work-in-progress screenshots of the new environment: A look at the cozy Winter Town…
…and a sneak peek at the Ice Palace, an all-new dungeon for you to explore!
These screenshots do not represent the final version of the world you’ll see in-game, but we wanted to give you an impression of the frosty new biome we’re building. Of course, everything you have come to love about the world of Holomento will be present in these areas as well: Great music, wondrous creatures, tricky puzzles and challenging combat!
That sums up today’s update post! I hope you’re as excited about the next patch as I am. We’ve got tons of new features lined up and we can’t wait for you to experience them. In the meantime, be sure to check out the demo I mentioned at the beginning of this update. It will give you a chance to try out things like the Alchemist class and our new jumping mechanic!
And if you’d like to keep up to date with Holomento’s development and future updates: Take a look at our public Roadmap for a glimpse of the features planned for upcoming patches, or join us on our Community Discord where we share more work-in-progress footage and chat with our amazing community!
As we continue to build the game with our tiny team, we would like to thank you all for your patience. Your continued support means the world to us and we’re so grateful for this incredible community!
The wait for the shiny new Frigid Fjord is almost over, so stay tuned for the next major update in the near future 💖
~ Carola