Posted November 24, 2023 by Albatross Wirehead
Welcome Pixel Explorers!
Another giant update for our game Terrene! We have been focused on player feedback and game balance to make the game loop a little faster and more fun. Fun is the key factor for us. Here are all the amazing new things from version 2.4. If you do wish to purchase the steam version it now has Steamdeck and Cloud Save support.
Updated Map
We added a true mini-map. You can now zoom and move the map around to pinpoint an exact location. You can also place a flag marker at a desired point on the map to return to. Exploring underground will uncover the map. Using Translucent Orbs will uncover a larger area around where it is placed. Using a Far Sight or Super Far Sight consumable will uncover a large portion of the map. This is a much needed enhancement to the game and we are super pleased with it. We hope you are too!
New Orbiter Design
The orbiter is now a much larger ship and there are separated rooms for different terminals. All the same terminals with the same functionality. There are also new terminals. Overall, a much larger Orbiter is added in this update.
Orbiter Terrarium
Now, you can collect plants, rocks, labyrinth foliage and more with a new crafting item called Foliage Containers. Bring these Foliage Containers back to the Orbiter Terrarium and plant them. They will grow over a series of days and then can be harvested. Foliage can be sold for Gold. The highest amount of Gold is given for a fully grown foliage. A wonderful new additive to the game.
Rebalance to Planets
We felt that the planets took too long to complete and we wanted players to explore and travel to more planets sooner than later. We addressed this in a couple of ways.
Telnotian Outposts
There are now Telnotian Outpost planets you can find in the solar system. Travel to one of these planets and visit the base on the surface of the planet. There you can use Condensed BioMatter collected after completing a planets BioMatter requirements to aid in cloning efforts. There can be a Relic Deposit terminal where you can sell any special relics you have found. You can deliver terrarium sample from your Orbiter for gold.
Lore Planets
We have added planets to discover that contain a lore terminal. These terminals will provide a piece of the full story for 1 of 4 races. The Leshna, The Berartans, The Jenx & The Telnotians. Collect all the pieces of the story and read it all on the Orbiter Library. There are also ancient relics to be found on these planets that can be sold on Telnotian Outposts for gold.
Player Battery Rebalance
We felt the battery depleting was taking away from the fun so we wanted it to hinder players much less. Now the player has a lot more battery at the start of the game and it lasts much longer before needing to be refilled. Exploring and mining is much less restricted by battery now.
Solar Map Enhancements
We have updated the Solar Map to give more useful planet information. The size of a planet is no longer displayed in a number that made little sense and is now displayed like “Average” or “Large, etc. There are also different types of planets now. Planetoid, Giant Planet and Moon are some of them. We also added the Oxygen and Mining levels to the description. A step needed for future planet updates.
Orbiter Terminal UI Update
We have finally upgraded the Orbiter terminal menus to be in a high resolution. Now we can fit much more information and items per page. A much needed overhaul.
Super Gems and Super Items
There is now a Super Gem terminal on the Orbiter. Use 500 coal to creat a Super Gem. These Super Gems can be used to craft Super items such as Super TNT, Super RoboDiggers and much more!
Trash Compactor Enhancement
You can now choose to compact trash into Diamonds or Gold. Just choose which type you want and insert the trash for that type.
Additional Updates/Fixes
Join our Discord to Discuss Terrene or Submit Bugs: https://discord.gg/GV9unF3Sw3