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…

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

Causing an alarm

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

Cavalcade of NPCs is growing in Gust of Wind

Physics based hand operated crane that can be used to open gratings. I've been working to get this to work more reliably. Still a bit janky but getting there.

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

On a long guard shift, sleep can come easily in Gust of Wind

Land ahoy!

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