Made a rain cylinder effect (reducing the need for particles), and a tutorial explaining the process in broad terms (Unity, HDRP): https://t.co/XqnHulTzHj

The game got a big new update, adding things like Steam Deck support and AI allies that can be brought on to fight enemies in certain situations.

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1715390/view/42768175709…

I tried a hood on the character. I don't know what I'll do yet but I'm mostly leaning towards the original look.

Playable demo of Gust of Wind was just released.

Step in the three-toed shoes of a mutant gull and inspect an abducted ship in a stealth mission and a dialogue-centered section after that.

Trailer: https://youtu.be/4r-Sp37S-2I

Demo: https://gamejolt.com/games/gustofwind/526390

I've recently done a bunch of landscaping work on the third mission of the game. I tried to get the barren terrain type to look close to the dwarf birch dominated highlands in northern Norway. Music by https://olliojamusic.com

A thick morning haze in Gust of Wind, consisting of volumetric clouds (new in Unity 2021.2 beta), and some fog particles and volumetric fog.

Since the game's EA launch half a year, I've been focusing a lot on optimization. I made a post describing some methods I've used and showing the progress I've made: https://gustofwindgame.com/blog/?p=184

Spending my effort on the things that matter in Gust of Wind

Causing an alarm

A short clip showing the reckless fighting style of Gust Of Wind's AI. Guard wakes up another enemy and regrets it soon after.