Dead Season news & patch notes

Changes:

• Added an option to toggle visibility of the tile grid.
• Added animation when throwing items from one survivor to another.
• Added a particle effect when dismantling a barricade.
• Changed the quest item in “The Passage”: now you need to find a Battering Ram to breach the door.
• Changed the lighting on the items in the item search dialog.

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed animation of dismantling a barricade with a chainsaw.

Dear Survivors,

We’re back with another update, and we’re excited to share some brand-new improvements that’ll enhance your Dead Season experience! We’ve added an option to toggle the visibility of the tile grid, giving you more control over your gameplay environment. We’ve also introduced new animations for throwing items between survivors, adding a touch of flair to your teamwork. You’ll also notice a new particle effect when dismantling barricades, making those moments feel even more impactful. We’ve made a major change to the quest item in “The Passage” mission. You’ll now need to find a Battering Ram to breach the door, which significantly reduces the chance of losing items at the start of the mission. Plus, we’ve improved the lighting on items in the item search dialogue. On the bug-fixing front, we’ve resolved an issue with the animation of dismantling a barricade using a chainsaw, ensuring a smoother experience as you clear your path. You can read the full patch notes here. As always, we’re eager to hear your thoughts on these updates! Your feedback is invaluable. Thank you for being a part of our community, and we hope you enjoy these new features! The Dead Season Team https://store.steampowered.com/app/2666550/Dead_Season/ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44958895/7377195faba1b8bc937594882e96cf04a2f86686.jpg

Dear Survivors, First and foremost, we want to thank you for the support this year. Releasing a game is an emotional rollercoaster – with some lows and some highs. For us, the highs greatly exceeded the lows, and we couldn’t have gotten this far without you. This holiday season, we're excited to bring you a special offer! For a limited time, Dead Season is 25% off! If you haven't yet experienced the thrill of turn-based tactics in our zombie-infested world, now is the perfect time to dive in and test your mettle. We wish you all a joyous holiday season filled with warmth, happiness, and memorable moments. May the new year bring you many exciting adventures! The Dead Season Team https://store.steampowered.com/app/2666550/Dead_Season/ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44958895/7377195faba1b8bc937594882e96cf04a2f86686.jpg

Dear Survivors,

It's been a few weeks since Dead Season released, and - as we’ve stated before - your feedback has not gone unnoticed. Today, we’re rolling out some updates to address some of your points and introduce a feature we’re excited about: controller support! We are introducing revised difficulty levels on Easy and Normal, increased hit chances, reduced jamming chance, and more. This all to keep gameplay dynamic and give you survivors a better and more satisfying chance against the infected! Additionally, we’ve also made some mission-specific changes to both Daymare and Helping Hand regarding the respective alarms at the end of these missions. These will now turn off after a set number of turns! And finally, we’re bringing some quality-of-life improvements such as the introduction of Controller Support and Cloud Saves. If you want to read a full break-down of the changes, you can read the detailed patch notes here. As we continue to improve the game, we hope you enjoy these changes and new features! We’re excited to hear your feedback and see how it changes your Dead Season experience. The Dead Season Team https://store.steampowered.com/app/2666550/Dead_Season/ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44958895/7377195faba1b8bc937594882e96cf04a2f86686.jpg

Gameplay changes:

• Revised Difficulty levels. The current difficulty levels are: Easy, Normal and Apocalypse.
• Hit chances are increased on Easy and Normal.
• Travel impact is reduced on Easy and Normal.
• The chance of gun jamming is reduced on Easy and Normal.
• When replaying missions after completing the game, you start with the items you finished the previous mission with, instead of the default ones.
• Controller support.
• Cloud saves.

Daymare:

• The car alarm stops after one turn on Easy and Normal.

Helping Hand:

• The burglar alarm stops after 3 turns on Easy and after 5 turns on Normal.

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed: Known issues with AMD graphics cards

Dear survivors, As we announced last week, we’ve been steadily working on improving Dead Season based on your post-launch reception. We’ve just rolled out a patch that addresses some of your feedback, especially relating to issues encountered by some players with AMD graphics cards. After an in-depth study of the problem, we managed to address an issue preventing the game from starting on some of AMD graphics cards. If you're still experiencing issues running the game on an AMD card, please let us know on the Steam Discussions page or Discord so we can look into it! You can read the full patch notes here. We’re committed to taking in your feedback and trying to make Dead Season as good as possible! As always, we’d appreciate you telling us what you thought of the game (and the changes we’re making) on Steam and on Discord! The Dead Season Team https://store.steampowered.com/app/2666550/Dead_Season/ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44958895/7377195faba1b8bc937594882e96cf04a2f86686.jpg

Changes:

• Added the Ukrainian translation.
• Thugs in "High Voltage" now have 4 HP to make it more clear they're too strong to oppose them directly.

Bug fixes:

• Fixed: Madman in “Between Two Fires” can be shot with a rifle from the tile closest to the scrap grinder.
• Fixed: In “Between Two Fires”, with the help of an Energy Drink, it’s possible to reach the shipping container before the doors open, which will prevent a zombie from spawning.
• Fixed: The hourglass icon changes its position when the End Turn button is pressed.
• Fixed: In "Do or Die" objective indicator doesn't show how much fuel you need to siphon.
• Fixed: In "Do or Die" yellow markers don't disappear when enough fuel is collected.
• Fixed the issue with save files.

It’s the morning after the night before – always a bit of an eye-opener for a publisher launching a new title. Firstly, we want to say thanks to everyone who bought the game, and we are delighted that some people loved it! Seeing your thoughts on Steam, Discord, and Social Media, good or bad, has been eye-opening and honestly humbling. It means you care, and that’s something we don’t take lightly. We get that some felt like your feedback from the demo wasn’t taken on board, and we are sorry you feel that way. We will be reworking some areas to better match some of your expectations. We will share other improvements as we progress, and we hope we can get DEAD SEASON to a place where it is fun for all of you. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44958895/7377195faba1b8bc937594882e96cf04a2f86686.jpg

Hello Survivors, It’s time to gather your resources and grab all the weapons you can find. The outbreak has begun, and you’re one of the lucky survivors that made it this far.

Dead Season is out now!

Watch our brand new release trailer right here: I’m beyond excited that you finally get to experience something that I’ve been working on for such a long time! Dead Season is a labour of love and I can’t wait for you to finally experience the story of Holly, Matt, Paige, and Trevor from start to finish. I’m looking forward to seeing & hearing about your survival stories – from tricky puzzles, to gnarly kills. Make sure to leave a review! If you picked up Dead Season, please consider leaving a Steam review! Not only is it a great way for me to receive instant feedback – it’s also the easiest way to help small developers get their games in front of as many eyes as possible. Good luck out there. You might need it. Pavel https://store.steampowered.com/app/2666550/Dead_Season/ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44958895/7377195faba1b8bc937594882e96cf04a2f86686.jpg

Hey Survivors, Less than a week until Dead Season is finally unleashed on the world, and I figured this might be the perfect time to answer some Frequently Asked Questions!

About the game:

What makes Dead Season, Dead Season? The goal in Dead Season is to complete story-driven objectives that push you to escape dangerous situations using whatever weapons you can scavenge. As you progress, you’ll level up, unlock new abilities, and gain the skills needed to survive in increasingly unforgiving environments. How long is the game? First and foremost, you’re encouraged to do multiple playthroughs in order to play every level Dead Season has to offer. Additionally, game length will, of course, depend on the speed and difficulty you play at. My estimation would be between 6 and 12 hours of gameplay. If you play as a completionist on hard mode it could take you around 20 hours. Controller & Steam Deck support? After tinkering with the controls it works (I suggest using the trackpads!). Aside from that it runs out of the box. Currently there is no controller support, but I plan to do that after release. Is there a campaign/story mode? Absolutely! Dead Season is a single-player game that’ll have you embark on a journey through 16 missions as you tackle new and unique challenges along the way. Immerse yourself in the narrative through captivating motion comics that propel the story forward. Are there multiple difficulty settings? Yes, there are: Easy, Normal, and Hard. Easy: Enemy threat reduced and 5 saves per mission*. Normal: Moderate enemy threat and 3 saves per mission. Hard: Increased enemy threats and only 1 save per mission. *'Save per mission' creates a save state from which you can continue if you die. Are there different characters and classes? There are 4 characters: Holly, Matt, Paige and Travis. For each there are a variety of perks to choose from including unique ones. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44958895/1942b45d24ecb709901a4ba5ee5b60662f404874.png Do permadeath & narrative consequences exist? It’s vital to finish each level with the 4 protagonists alive. Though I understand that this may feel unfair at times – especially when you were so close to finishing the level – this is purposely done to fit the narrative and create a unique challenge. This also makes it differ from a lot of other games in the genre where you can rush missions with a single character. Can you recruit and/or upgrade units? While you can’t recruit new units, upgrading your characters is a key element of Dead Season. Using the aforementioned talent trees, you can determine the playstyle and purpose of each character. You can respec once per game using the ‘Phoenix’ skill, so if you want this, it will be a tactical decision by you! Multiple endings? While there is only one ending, there are multiple crossroads at which you unlock certain levels, encouraging you to replay the game to get the full experience. Is there a randomised element to enemy placement or encounters? In Dead Season every run feels different. Each search can lead to a different item, and every encounter is affected by your strategy. Enemy movement is based on what you do. This means no two encounters are the same, enemy location keeps changing, the percentage hit chance and jamming of the gun will force you to adapt, and every play-through feels fresh.

Release details:

When will it be released? The game is releasing on 8th of October 2024! So: this Tuesday if you’re reading before Tuesday. What is the price? The game is retailing at 19.99 USD / 19.75 GBP / 19.50 EUR. With 10-20 hours of gameplay, I hope players will find it offers good value for the experience. What platforms is the game releasing on? The game is releasing on Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store!

Conclusion:

Before I wrap up and head towards launch, I want to say: Thank you! All of you. Your incredible support and feedback during everything leading up to the Dead Season launch mean the world to me. Your enthusiasm and input helped shape the game into an even better experience. I’m thrilled to see how you’ll tackle the challenges and I look forward to hearing more about your strategies and survival stories. Keep the feedback coming, and thank you for being a part of the Dead Season community! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2666550/Dead_Season/ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44958895/7377195faba1b8bc937594882e96cf04a2f86686.jpg

Hello Survivors! After months of long and arduous work, Dead Season is finally ready to release next week! As we make our way to launch, I am happy to announce our participation in Steam’s Turn-Based RPG Fest 2024! During the entire festival, you will have the opportunity for some final survival training, because we’re bringing back Dead Season’s Next Fest demo! So for those who haven't gotten around to it yet, or for the ones that want some more training, this is your final shot before we launch! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44958895/3e018b97b1540f390ffae666c2f4b6079c76364e.png The End is Here… Experience a new world in Dead Season. As the remnants of civilization fight and struggle, band together with other survivors, scavenge and loot as a team making their way through the apocalypse in search for answers and those they left behind. Learn about their past, the decisions that got them here, and how their past selves can help you now! …And so, It Begins. Battle your way through hordes of the undead with strategic moves in order to complete objectives and survive as long as you can! Find items and force your way to freedom through 16 different stages with increasing difficulty and complexity! No stage is like the other, and no decision comes without a price! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44958895/2ec0780fd6932b50d484cff4f46c01196de88fb6.png Get ready to roll the dice! Will your attacks land? Will your plan work? Or will the odds favor the undead opposition set before you? Shoot, loot, flee, or position — every move counts when the stakes are high, and only the most cunning decisions will tip the scales in your favor.

Try out Dead Season’s limited-time Demo starting today, September 30th at 10:00 AM (PDT) to October 7th at 10:00 AM (PDT)!

Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm, Pavel https://store.steampowered.com/app/2666550/Dead_Season/ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44958895/7377195faba1b8bc937594882e96cf04a2f86686.jpg

Hello survivors!

I’ve got exciting news… …but first and foremost I want to take this time to thank you for joining me on the Dead Season journey so far. Developing a game takes a lot of time, effort and energy. Your involvement and enthusiasm has been incredibly helpful! Whether you just played the demo and wishlisted the game, went out of your way to write down feedback, or joined the Closed Beta test back in July, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart! Now for the actual news, the fruits of our labour are about to pay off:

Dead Season, the intense turn-based tactics game set in a grim post-apocalyptic undead world, will officially launch on Steam on October 8th!

Prepare for unforgiving combat, where survival hinges on your ability to scavenge for resources, level up, and outmaneuver enemies. Check out the date announcement trailer below: As a little pre-launch check-in, we’ll be releasing an FAQ blog. If you have any burning questions before launch, make sure to ask them in the comments. Additionally, the best way to support a small indie developer like me is to leave a review on release day. So please share your honest thoughts after the game launches! I’m beyond excited! October 8th can’t come quick enough. Best, Pavel https://store.steampowered.com/app/2666550/Dead_Season/ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44958895/7377195faba1b8bc937594882e96cf04a2f86686.jpg

Hello survivors! It’s been a while since we’ve taken a look into the development of Dead Season. Today, we'll explore some of the key concepts behind the game, look into the inspirations that have influenced its development, and highlight some aspects that set the game apart from other zombie experiences.

Embracing Humanity in Chaos

In Dead Season, survival hinges on the actions of ordinary people thrust into extraordinary circumstances. Unlike many contemporary games where you play as soldiers or highly trained fighters, Dead Season focuses on a regular group of individuals that are constantly put into life-threatening situations. These characters are not battle-hardened or prepared for the chaos—they are scared and unprepared, trying to survive in a world gone mad. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44958895/08d3245976ff8312376971f710586152cdc838a9.gif So within Dead Season, I wanted to replicate the idea of fear and vulnerability of facing the infected, making it clear that these creatures are dangerous and terrifying, and not easy to overcome. As you traverse the world with these individuals, you must navigate through each mission with caution, resourcefulness, and strategic planning to stay alive. The experience is about feeling the intensity of being hunted and learning to adapt in order to survive.

Escape By All Means

At the heart of Dead Season lies the strategic challenge of completing objectives and escaping danger. Across all 16 levels in the campaign, rather than focusing on killing everything within the level, your mission is to complete objectives and do what you need to do to get out as quickly as possible. This ranges from either boarding up doors and windows, finding gas for your getaway car, or simply getting to the exit before it is too late. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44958895/1a55682e8f732e3b3f2a859fda83a5f7f086c54d.gif

Inspirations Behind the Game

As a huge fan of the zombie genre, I drew inspiration from a lot of different media, including games, comics, and movies. These influences, like from Left 4 Dead, Resident Evil, and Dawn of the Dead (2004), have shaped Dead Season’s design, art, and atmosphere. Out of all, one of the biggest inspirations comes from my love for zombie board games. Those board games combine strategic gameplay with a focus on completing objectives as quickly as possible while surviving against hordes of zombies. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44958895/29bbbaad04bd2accddd08b251347768dfc04d6bf.jpg Some of the inspirations came from my favorite zombie board games. So, when it came to finding a video game that combined turn-based tactics with the feel of those zombie board games, I couldn’t find any! And so this heavily inspired the design philosophy behind Dead Season. I wanted to create a unique experience that captures the essence of zombie board games in a turn-based tactics video game format, offering players the same strategic depth and challenges that I love in board games. And that’s all for today’s dev blog! I hope you’ve enjoyed reading my deep dive into the inspirations and key themes in the game! I’m still combing through the feedback I received so far from the demo and playtest – thank you so much to all who tried out and have given me feedback – and making progress on the game. Thank you for your support and enthusiasm, Pavel https://store.steampowered.com/app/2666550/Dead_Season/ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44958895/7377195faba1b8bc937594882e96cf04a2f86686.jpg

Hey everyone! As the development of Dead Season moves along, we’re looking for players who’d like to help us test the game before it releases! That’s why we’ll be running a closed beta test this week from this Thursday, July 4th until Monday, July 8th. If you’d like to help us improve the game and get an early hands-on look at what Dead Season is all about, fill out the application form below to join our beta test! Spots are limited, so if you've been accepted, we'll send you a DM on Discord with further instructions! Apply here - https://bit.ly/3zqoRre Thank you for your continued support, and stay tuned for more updates! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us via Discord. Best, Pavel {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44958895/7377195faba1b8bc937594882e96cf04a2f86686.jpg

Hi everyone, As Steam’s June Next Fest comes to a close, I wanted to thank each and every one of you who took the time to try out and play the Demo! Your feedback, bug reports, and suggestions have been immensely valuable, and I hope you’ve enjoyed the demo. As I close the demo, I’m committed to using the insights and feedback gathered to improve and make Dead Season even better. So, if you have any other cool ideas or feedback you’d like to share, please let me know about it through Steam’s discussion board or on Discord. Stay tuned for more developments as I continue to build the world of Dead Season! Best, Pavel https://store.steampowered.com/app/2666550/Dead_Season/ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44958895/7377195faba1b8bc937594882e96cf04a2f86686.jpg

Hello everyone! I want to thank every single one of you who has already taken the time to play the Dead Season demo and leave valuable feedback. I’m trying to shape this game into its best possible version, and your comments have been incredibly helpful. The Dead Season demo will be available throughout all of Steam’s Next Fest June 2024! It’ll be available from today, 10th June, until 17th June. Though some of you will have already seen it, check out the trailer and demo description below for a glimpse of what awaits you in Dead Season: In this demo, you'll get a sneak peek into the gripping single-player experience of Dead Season. Start with a tutorial level to get familiar with the game mechanics, then take on two additional levels that introduce you to the gameplay and set the stage for the challenges ahead. You’ll face diverse zombie encounters, each demanding strategic thinking. Remember, too much noise attracts more dangerous threats, so you’ll need to plan your moves carefully! In case you missed it: Keep your eyes peeled for our Steam Next Fest stream slots. We’ll be live for an hour on:

• Tuesday, the 11th of June, at 15.00 CEST / 06.00 PT
• Thursday, the 13th of June, at 22.00 CEST/ 13.00 PT

We hope you’ll find the Next Fest Demo as enjoyable as it was for us to create this experience for all of you! Please be aware that the Next Fest Demo might include some bugs and unexpected experiences. If you encounter anything, please share your feedback on the Steam Discussion Board, I'm eager to hear your thoughts on how you’ve been liking the demo so far! And thank you again for your continued support. Stay tuned for more updates! Best, Pavel https://store.steampowered.com/app/2666550/Dead_Season/ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44958895/7377195faba1b8bc937594882e96cf04a2f86686.jpg

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We're excited to have Dead Season be part of June's Next Fest!

Tune in on Thursday at 10pm CEST as we celebrate our Next Fest demo for Dead Season with a dedicated stream from our friends at Iceberg Interactive!

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We're excited to have Dead Season be part of June's Next Fest!

Tune in on Tuesday at 4pm CEST as we celebrate our Next Fest demo for Dead Season with a dedicated stream from our friends at Iceberg Interactive!

Hey everyone! First and foremost, thank you everyone who has tried out the demo so far, especially those who have shared their feedback and thoughts. With that said, I’ve now pushed a new update for the demo based on community feedback today: Key Gameplay Updates:

• Weapon accuracy has been moderately increased across all weapons to refine combat, especially in close encounters with zombies.
• The sound effect for pressing the "End Turn" button has been changed.
• Crawlers and Bloaters now have more HP.
• If a survivor dies, you must restart from the last manual save, or restart the mission.
• Missions cannot be completed if any survivors are pinned by crawlers.

These updates aim to refine combat whilst also emphasizing the urgency of completing objectives quickly and efficiently. I'm eager to hear your thoughts on these changes! Please share your feedback on the Steam Discussion Board, and thank you again for your continued support. Stay tuned for more updates! Best, Pavel https://store.steampowered.com/app/2666550/Dead_Season/ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44958895/7377195faba1b8bc937594882e96cf04a2f86686.jpg

Hey everyone! I’m happy to share that the demo for Dead Season is now live on Steam! From today, May 30th, until June 17th, you can dive into the dark and challenging world overrun by the zombie apocalypse. Your enthusiasm and support for Dead Season have been incredible, and I can’t express how much it means to me. I’ve poured my heart and soul into this game, and I’m beyond excited for you to finally get a taste of the adventure and strategy that awaits. Check out the trailer below for a glimpse of what awaits you in Dead Season: In this demo, you'll get a sneak peek into the gripping single-player experience of Dead Season. Start with a tutorial level to get familiar with the game mechanics, then take on two additional levels that introduce you to the gameplay and set the stage for the challenges ahead. You’ll face diverse zombie encounters, each demanding strategic thinking. Remember, too much noise attracts more dangerous threats, so you’ll need to plan your moves carefully! I’m eager to hear your feedback, so please share your thoughts and experiences with the demo through Steam’s Discussion board. Your input will be incredibly valuable as we move toward the full release later this year. And don’t forget to Wishlist Dead Season! Thank you again for all your support. It truly means the world to me. Stay tuned for more updates, and mark your calendars. Get ready to immerse yourself in the dark, thrilling world of Dead Season! Cheers, Pavel https://store.steampowered.com/app/2666550/Dead_Season/ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44958895/7377195faba1b8bc937594882e96cf04a2f86686.jpg

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44958895/2da0e5b01a5b01bff3452185f793fd6a968bc387.jpg Hey everyone! I’m happy to announce that the demo for Dead Season will be released next week on Thursday, May 30th! Thank you so much for the support so far! It means a lot to see your enthusiasm for Dead Season. I’ve poured my heart and soul into this game, and I can't wait for you to get your hands on it. In this demo, you'll get a sneak peek into the dark world of Dead Season. You’ll start with a tutorial level to get the hang of the game mechanics and then dive into two additional levels that introduce you to the gameplay and set the stage for the challenges ahead. You’ll encounter different types of zombies, and you’ll need to carefully manage your actions and make every decision count, as noise attracts trouble. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44958895/ab436371ea173ca9a0e98914a46754e17558ae9d.gif The demo will be available from May 30th to June 17th, giving you plenty of time to explore, strategize, and survive through narrow escapes and close calls. Whether you’re new to turn-based tactics games or a seasoned veteran, there’s something here to challenge and excite you. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44958895/01e728685b42c471f2e8d14c17d1e39d9a20b5e4.png Dead Season has been a labor of love, and I’m happy to share a part of it with you finally. Your feedback will be incredibly valuable as we move towards the full release later this year. Please don’t hesitate to share your thoughts and experiences with the demo through Steam’s Discussion board – I’m eager to hear what you think, and don’t forget to Wishlist Dead Season! Stay tuned for more updates, and mark your calendars for May 30th. Get ready to immerse yourself in the dark, thrilling world of Dead Season! Thanks again for all your support. It truly means the world to me. Cheers, Pavel https://store.steampowered.com/app/2666550/Dead_Season/ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44958895/7377195faba1b8bc937594882e96cf04a2f86686.jpg

Hey everyone! First of all, I wanted to thank you for all the support that you’ve given Dead Season so far. It’s been overwhelming to receive so much praise & excitement about my game and I’m excited to show you what’s in store. Moving forward, I'd like to use these blogs to offer you all a glimpse into the development process behind Dead Season and how I created and integrated various mechanics and features. To start, I want to delve into the creation of Dead Season’s motion comic cutscenes! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44958895/49314fe6ffc365e47af4d43ba9476aeb3a882804.gif

How I make the cutscenes in Dead Season

I usually start my cutscene creation process with a script that outlines the story and dialogue. Once the script is finalized, the next step is to create the artwork for each comic panel. I usually achieve this by painting over 3D renders, a practice that has become standard in many art production pipelines. I start with a computer-generated 3D model or scene created using software like Blender, Maya, or 3DS Max that serves as the foundation for the final artwork. 3D assets help with establishing perspective, scale, lighting, as well as other technical details. That way, the artist doesn't have to worry too much about the basic technical stuff and can focus more on design and storytelling. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44958895/f3b5a1ffce7f1e93a1d7aff306dcf164878af604.png Drawing After the 3D scene is rendered, I start painting over it, refining the details of the image, adding texture and other visual elements to achieve the desired look: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44958895/c2ac14282e0b05704ab79a07b0d9be0c6609b56f.png Final Touches Once the overpainting is complete and I'm happy with the result, I make final adjustments, such as color grading and a few final details: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44958895/30983595b399849330bb5a3993e16e2358bd1aeb.png Animation After the comic panels are finished and imported into the game engine, I start to animate elements of the artwork to bring the comic to life. This includes adding movement to characters and backgrounds, creating transitions between panels, etc. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44958895/e1fa151858b411408c659cb978406ba686fcfb37.png Sound design Sound adds an important layer to motion comics, helping to enhance the immersion and atmosphere. This step includes adding sound effects, music and ambient noise, and syncing them with the animation to create a cohesive audiovisual experience. Post-Editing Once all the elements are in place, the cutscene goes through a post-editing phase where I try to refine the timing, pacing, and flow of the motion comic, which results in the final cutscene below! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44958895/29f15a529faa58c4dab3c5f423b266b41c2bf01a.gif And that’s about it for today’s dev blog! I hope you enjoyed this short deep dive into the process behind one of the main storytelling elements in the game! Let me know if you’d like to see more of these in the future. I’m making steady progress on Dead Season, and I’m eager to share more of the game with you soon! Again, thank you for your support and enthusiasm, Pavel https://store.steampowered.com/app/2666550/Dead_Season/ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44958895/7377195faba1b8bc937594882e96cf04a2f86686.jpg

I’m excited to finally reveal my game, Dead Season, to the world! It’s a brand new turn-based tactics game set in a post-apocalyptic zombie world, slated to release in 2024. I'm Pavel Kharev, the founder behind Snail Bite, an independent game studio based in the Netherlands, and solo developer of Dead Season. Check out the reveal Trailer below: Overrun by the relentless scourge of the undead, the world as we know it has crumbled. Amidst of all that chaos, a group of unlikely survivors band together with one goal: to outlast the Dead Season. You control a group of 4 survivors in their struggle to survive the zombie apocalypse. Scavenge for items, complete objectives, and strategize to endure against undead hordes through narrow escapes and close calls, but beware: the noise attracts more danger. Can you escape the outbreak's grip? I’m eager to share more about the game over the coming months. So keep up to date with all the news on our social media channels below, or by clicking the ‘Follow’ button on the Steam page! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2666550/Dead_Season/