One Lonely Outpost

Dev Log: Lava & Livestock
about 1 month ago – Wed, Mar 27, 2024 at 10:08:21 AM

Greetings Star Stewards!

We are back with another dev log! There are some really exciting things in store for you guys and coming sooner rather than later... get ready to get excited!

Prepare to Explore the Summit

A new area of the planet has been discovered and is being prepared for your exploration!

Vulcan's Summit is hot - super hot. I guess you could say the open pits of lava might be responsible for that. Discover new wildlife, a new mining location, and even take a peek at Duyi's lander while you're wandering the summit.

Make sure not to miss out on the "coolest" part of the summit however - there is a natural hot spring! With a little bit of fixing and questing, you can get the hot springs up and running to relax in and recover stamina.

Cows, Chickens, and... Robo-Cows and Robo-Chickens?

You wanted Robo-Cows. You're getting Robo-Cows!

The long-awaited livestock feature is starting to look like it belongs on your farmstead. With a barn and special fencing to keep them contained and safe, you'll soon be able to have your own little herd of friends on your farm. Just be careful to not get stuck in the gate!

If you want to be a normal farmer, you'll be able to get your cows and chickens through the resident animal lover Dirk. We know the truth however... you want to visit Aaron to get some robo-livestock.

Until next time...
The Freedom Team

Long Awaited Update + Upcoming Content!
2 months ago – Tue, Feb 27, 2024 at 03:27:00 PM

Hello everyone!
 

First things first....

We would like to apologize for the long period of silence here in regards to updates. The last few months have been full of changes where the team buckled down through a period of hard focus on the feedback and suggestions we've received from players since EA launch to get bugs fixed and QoL improvements added. While this doesn't excuse our silence, we hope the frequent updates from here on out will help demonstrate our commitment moving forward.

Have you updated recently?

Depending on how long it has been since you played, there have been a ton of changes to the game!  So if you've been waiting on an update here to see what's changed in the game before diving in for the first time or again, today is the day. I've added the entire list of patch notes since the last update so you can give it a good read... or you could skip down to upcoming!

The future of One Lonely Outpost

We know many of you have concerns about the amount of content currently in game and how long it has taken to get where we are today. It has been a long and bumpy road, but we wholeheartedly believe in the path ahead and are excited to begin sharing upcoming content now that we have handled the majority of bugs and made some highly requested QoL improvements. Scroll on down to the Upcoming Updates section to see what will be coming to the game Soon™.

Patch #5 - V 0.4.18

Improvements & Changes

• Experimenting with an optimized loading method to improve start-up loading times (especially for Steam Deck).
• Character name no longer appears as "Player" in dialogue.

Bug Fixes

• Game should no longer get stuck after the holo-fire cutscene.
• Player Customization options save and load correctly now
• Fix for player character customization loading. Defaults should show for less time if at all.
• Player character animations should freeze after customization less often.
• Colony Food Supply no longer gives a new request if completed early.
• Omni-OS main menu no longer shows code snippets
• Individual ores are no longer more expensive then ingots
• Green Tea now takes damage when it is not watered

Patch #6 - V 0.4.25

Improvements & Changes

• The game now displays information about the items we pick up
• Items are now automatically added to free slots on the toolbar
• Added a relevant button to all interaction prompts
• Nighttime is now a little brighter
• Added “Press to continue” prompt to the initial cutscene
• Inventory can no longer be opened during a cutscene
• The game now asks for confirmation when giving gifts to NPCs
• Adjusted gamepad controls on the map menu
• Bonus effects now have a visible duration

Bug Fixes

• Fixed the issue that caused the game to lag after playing for an extended period of time
• Daily interaction bonus now goes up to “Friends” status only, as intended
• Fixed audio in the initial cutscene
• Interaction prompts now correctly fit the screen after the resolution changes
• Fixed an incorrect “Remove from cart” button prompt in the Store
• Fixed an issue that could cause the character’s model to disappear after using a teleport
• Fixed an issue that could cause multiple UI windows to be open at the same time
• Fixed an issue that could cause plant models to become distorted
• The calendar will now work correctly after second terraform phase begins
• Fixed a cutscene in which a fishing house could disappear

Patch #7 - V 0.4.27

Improvements & Changes

• Added run toggle with Left Shift or L3 (controller)
• Roast Carrot no longer has a special effect
• NPC birthdays now activate earlier
• Using “Pet” command on QWERTY will increase his affection once per week
• Adjusted water sources; it is now easier to refill water
• Updated Omninac tabs
• Adjusted NPC speed and AI: they will keep up with the player better

Bug Fixes

• Piranha Drones can now be crafted correctly
• Autosaves created when the player has low Stamina can now be loaded correctly
• Added missing Solar Storm weather background
• Fixed PGPay audio
• After reading a pop-up its prompt will disappear from the game UI
• Added missing icons to NPC Preferences
• Quests that ask the player to purchase a blueprint will now complete correctly
• Portal fix animation no longer plays every time the player enters Nereid Canyon
• Removed an object without collisions in the middle of Seaside Nexus
• Relationship heart changes are now always displayed above the character
• “Generate Power” objective can now be completed correctly
• Deleted an invisible object next to player’s Lander
• Placing a cursor on the Toolbar no longer prevents actions from being performed
• Fixed some graphical issues on the river part of Farmstead
• QWERTY should no longer obstruct the player while farming
• Bauxite Ore now has a correct icon in the Omninac (this will only apply to new games)

Patch #8 - V 0.4.29

Improvements & Changes

• Added V-Sync to prevent screen stuttering on some hardware configurations
• NPCs will now kick you out of their lander when its their scheduled time to sleep
• NPCs will close their Landers at set hours
• Added highlights to menu buttons
• Visual adjustments to a waterfall in Inanna Falls
• Autosave profile is now marked as such on profile selection screen
• Player name and planet name now have a character limit
• Added some missing icons to items
• A couple of quests that previously had no rewards, now do
• Added rebindable keybind for run/walk speed toggle
• The player can now complete deliverable quests for an NPC one by one instead of having to deliver everything at once

Bug Fixes

• Unrefiner no longer turns into a cooker upon placement and is fully implemented
• It is no longer possible to get out-of-bounds by eating food items while changing locations
• Popups with new e-mails no longer disappear immediately
• Fixed an issue that caused the game to become unresponsive during Elisha’s quest
• Fixed an issue that could prevent the NPCs from arriving on time
• Adjusted the interaction range of Fadhili’s house entrance
• Season change will no longer cause the Community Box to display negative number of days
• Fixed collision on a rock in Seaside Nexus
• You will no longer receive thanks for Community Box challenge from an NPC that haven’t arrived yet
• Fixes to Aaron’s cutscene

Patch #9 - V 0.4.30

Improvements & Changes

• It is now possible to manually save your game
• Updated tutorialization: moved some tutorial windows around so they no longer pop up randomly, added some clarification to existing tutorials. More to come, and any feedback is welcome!
• From 0 to 2 rocks and minerals will regenerate in each region every day
• From 3 to 5 sandmounds will now regenerate after a sandstorm hits a region
• Added “low power” notification for the fishing drone, with SFX
• Improved the fishing drone notification that is displayed when its almost completely out of power; also added SFX for it
• Added visual information that helps identify points at which you change regions
• Removed slider from the fishing mini-game
• Added coloured borders to Blueprints (Blue: usable item, Red: decorative item) during crafting
• Lamps are now a light source

Bug Fixes

• Buying an OmniTool upgrade through NPC Order will no longer make it unusuable
• Cutscene with Jim-bob and Elisha will no longer cause a time skip
• Opening options or inventory now prevents tutorial windows from popping up
• Fixed an issue that would sometimes make the game swap between two different energy bars
• Destroying rocks with an improved laser now displays a correct number of resources that will be obtained
• Changing seasons no longer causes plants to become translucent
• Fixed the UI display of “Activating the Cryo Vault” quest
• Fixed seed descriptions tooltips; they now display correct values
• Fixed looped SFX that could persist after one of the cutscenes with QWERTY
• Fixed a rare situation where the player could delete his own save while it was loading by clicking very quickly on the delete button

Introducing Sally!

We know her lander snuck in and has been making you all very curious about the new NPC that has been hiding. Well, wonder no more!

Sally is the colony’s shy but capable psychiatrist, counselor, and first responder. She's known to trip over her own feet sometimes but despite that special skill, she is a very reliable community member.

Although she hasn't actually landed yet, you'll get to interact with her - and even romance her! - in a future update.

Romance & Dating

After building a relationship with a romanceable character and reaching 60 relationship points (we'll go over this next time!), you’ll be able to craft and gift an omni-bouquet to them to trigger a special dialogue to begin dating.

Keep in mind you’ll only be able to date one NPC at a time, so choose carefully!

Once you are officially dating an NPC, you will be able to hang out with them on the Farmstead! Aaron, Eve, Linny, Dirk, Sally, and Fadhili will be the romanceable and datable characters in the future, though there are many more that will come as the game development progresses.

All the unique cutscenes are still in progress for most, but Aaron and Linny will show you the dating experience we have been working towards.

Until next time...

The Freedom Team

First Major Update + Content Roadmap
8 months ago – Wed, Aug 23, 2023 at 10:14:56 AM

Hello everyone!

The first major update has arrived!

Before we dive into the new patch notes with additions and changes, we have an extra surprise - the official content roadmap! We know many of you have been waiting for this to be released and we are excited to share our current goals and plans with you.

Today’s update crosses off the Summer 2023 section and we are getting to work on the content update for Fall 2023. Now it’s time to dive into the content included for the first major update!

This update includes a brand new calendar feature, full controller support including UI icons, and character customization. Players can now customize their character at any point in time while playing - no need to start over! To change your look, head over to the wardrobe in your lander.

The calendar feature will help you keep track of the weather, key events, and what day of the week you’re on - including payday! For now it only has PreSeason, but as the game progresses through development the calendar will play a big role in helping you out.

And last but not least, we have full controller support! Although there’s been decent support up until this point, things have officially come to a close. There is a controller map for reference that can be found in your Omni-Tool OS and menus and inventory now show controller prompts for interactions if you’re using one.

With all that said, it's time to play! Get your controllers out, customize your characters, and have a blast. Don’t forget you can join our community Discord if you haven’t already to share your feedback with the team and hang out with our awesome community.

V 0.4.17 Patch Notes

New Features

• Added Player Customization which includes player name, planet name, body type, and colors for skin tone, eyes, hair, and spacesuit.
  
• Added Full Controller Support.
  
• Add an in-game calendar to the Omni-OS menu. (Calendar hotkey - K)
  
• Added a new loading screen - now it's all animated and pretty instead of boring and plain. 😉
  

Fixes & Adjustments

• Plot emails are now more clear and concise.
  
• Coordinate names now include their general direction. (i.e. "north beacon")
  
• Players can plant seeds and place objects behind other objects more easily.
  
• Omnistar category renames: Biology > Botany, Fauna > Biology
  
• Inventory UI now says what buttons split stacks.
  
• Mining Laser upgrades now affect the prospecting mini-game.
  
• Food Processor now plays a processing animation when in use.
  
• Qwerty no longer freezes until sprayed on day 2.
  
• Insects will no longer fail to spawn in-game after terraforming.
  
• Skip cutscene prompt now shows the correct button (keyboard or controller).
  
• When using gamepad/controller, face buttons should no longer use functionality.
  
• Increased the spawn count of bugs and slowed down Phoenix Beetle's catch speed.
  

The Journey Ahead + Soundtrack Release!
10 months ago – Tue, Jun 27, 2023 at 05:21:46 PM

Hello everyone!

It’s been a full 24 hours since release! Thank you all so much for your support and feedback especially through Steam reviews. Steam reviews make a huge difference for us as indie developers! If you’re not on our Discord, please come join it as that will be the best place to leave us comments & suggestions, plus interact with our awesome community!

Before we launch into what's ahead for the game-we will be sending out keys to the soundtrack in the next hour! So keep an eye on your emails!

Launching into Early Access brings a ton of feedback and we love seeing all of it. We are working right now on prioritizing and evaluating your feedback and suggestions. We held off on launching with a roadmap because we felt it was important to see player’s feedback before we committed to a roadmap. That being said, we are preparing one that will be available soon.

More immediately, on launch day we sent out Patch #1 addressing feedback we got from the demo. Here’s a list of those changes already in the game:

-There is immediate feedback when placing Ore in the Omnismelter.
-Items taken out from the Omnismelter can now be stacked.
-Map names in the Map menu.
-Map names are displayed under the Stamina bar when entering a map.
-Esc is now the default key to open the Menu.
-Increase of the Character's base movement speed.
-Roast Carrots now give a movement speed boost for 3 hours.
-Solar Panels have an increased area of effect.

In addition, we already have Patch #2 that will be available by the end of the week. And are hard at work on Patch #3 to follow soon after.

Following the immediate patch schedule, you can expect us to push out major updates bi-monthly with minor updates and patches as needed. Currently, this is what we are prioritizing and what will be coming in patch #2 and #3:

Patch #2
-Fix for Terraform texture

-Fix for Shop UI missing portrait

-Fix Omninac database entries for a few ores

=Fix various typos

-Colony food supply feature improvements

-Add shortcut key for moving an item/stack from one inventory to another

-Remove placeholder data from empty Omninac tabs

-Add Options Menu to title screen

-UI resolution options

-Full screen / Windowed option

Patch #3

-Controller support

-Fix issues with lander not powering Omni smelter on first use

-Fix cutscene black screens / controls not working

Coming Soon(™)
-Improved night-time visibility

-Character customization

-UI Resizing

Eventually, the final game will of course have: Livestock, more NPCs, more crafting recipes, 2 more story acts, additional areas, deeper NPC relationship and dating system, seasons, character customization and lots more!

Thank you all again so much and if you’ve played the demo-we have much more content in our early access launch! You can look forward to 10-15 hours of story content across 4 maps. This content will only grow as we move further to our 1.0 release. We'll be continuing to collect and sift through your feedback and input as we plan out future patches and updates. So, remember to please share your thoughts with us through a Steam review or by joining our Discord!

Early Access Has Landed!
10 months ago – Mon, Jun 26, 2023 at 05:49:42 PM

🎉One Lonely Outpost has officially been released into Early Access!🎉
 

The road to get here has been long and filled with stress, hard work, and tears. This project was a daunting one to take on, but we are beyond proud of the work we’ve done and are excited to share it with everyone. Your support and feedback has helped us get to where we are today and we are looking forward to having you behind us the rest of the way!

For those of you that backed on PC, you should begin to see an email from Backerkit that contains instructions on how to find your game key.  If you have lost your Backerkit survey, follow this link to recover it! 

Finally, any and all reviews for Steam would be greatly appreciated as well. We know so many of you as backers who have enjoyed the game for a while and now we have a bunch of new players diving into the game for the first time. Once you experience some of space colonist life, if you could please swing by the store page, we would appreciate it. Thank you all so much for your support! Stay tuned for more info about the roadmap and console ports.