Landed – June 2025 Update Hey everyone! As June wraps up, we wanted to give you a quick update at what we’ve been working on this month. A lot of things have been tweaked, reworked, or improved. Here's a breakdown of the latest changes:•A Fresh Look for the WorldOne of the biggest changes this month has been on the visual side. These improvements come from a major rendering upgrade behind the scenes, allowing us to take advantage of features like volumetric clouds and fog, more dynamic lighting, and deeper atmospheric effects. The world now feels heavier and more grounded, with weather and time-of-day transitions that look far more natural. We’ve also reworked parts of the terrain to better fit the new lighting and tone.•New Animations + Tree Chopping OverhaulWe’ve spent time refining character animations this month, focusing on making movement and interactions feel more natural and responsive. Whether you’re walking, idle, or using tools, everything flows a bit more smoothly now.Tree chopping has seen a big upgrade as well. New animations, improved sound, and visual touches like flying bark. Trees now react more dynamically to hits—including nearby objects and even the player if you're too close. It’s a small part of the game that now feels much more satisfying.•Updated UI and Player ExperienceSeveral parts of the UI have been redesigned, including a cleaner, more organized inventory, an updated crafting tab that allows players to create basic items before progressing to crafting stations, and a revamped HUD that now displays core player needs.• Survivor Needs & Furniture InteractionLanded isn’t just about scavenging—it’s about surviving each day, moment to moment. We’ve added key player needs to the HUD, including hunger, thirst, energy, hygiene, and bladder. These systems aren’t just for show; they encourage meaningful interaction with the world around you. Furniture like beds, sinks, and toilets now serve a real purpose, giving players more ways to manage their daily survival and making every space in the game world feel more lived-in and functional. That’s it for now!Thanks for sticking with us and following the development of Landed. We’ve got more in the works and we’ll keep sharing as things come together. Until next time—stay safe out there.— The Landed Team
Landed – July 2025 Update Hey everyone!So, July's done, and we've actually gotten a ton done on some big parts of the game. We're feeling really good about the progress and how it'll feel for you in-game. Let's get into the details! This update has been a true grind for the team, and we're incredibly proud of how far we've come. Crafting Bench OverhaulBig news for all you crafters out there! We've given crafting benches a complete makeover.Integrated Storage & Output: Your crafting benches now come with their own built-in storage. This space also acts as the output for your finished items, making the whole process much cleaner and more organized.Flexible Crafting Styles: We wanted to give you more freedom, so we've introduced a flexible crafting system.Active Crafting: If you stick around and work at the bench, you'll get faster craft speeds and earn bonus player XP (along with skill progression for that specific bench type!). This is perfect if you're in a hurry or want to maximize your gains.,Passive Crafting: Need to multitask? You can now kick off a craft and walk away – no need to be tied to the bench! Just keep in mind that this will result in slower craft speeds and less XP.,This new system is designed to reward those who want to actively engage with crafting while still allowing for a more hands-off approach when you're busy. It's still early days for this feature, so expect some tweaks as we go! Expanded Resource Gathering AnimationsBuilding on our animation refinements last month, we've continued to enhance resource gathering animations. This month, we've added more new animations across various gathering actions, designed for even smoother movements and a more fluid feel as you interact with the world. We've also given our existing gathering animations an extra pass, adding further refinement and retouching. Our goal is to make every resource-gathering action feel consistently satisfying, and we're steadily working towards updating all tool animations! Expanded Character Creation & CustomizationGet ready to make your survivor truly your own! Character selection and creation have received a huge update. We've added a ton more options, giving you greater control over how your character looks. Expect a significantly increased range of customization choices and finer adjustments with new sliders and scrolls to help you dial in the perfect look.First Settlement – Taking Shape!Our first major settlement is officially under construction! We're busy placing and refining assets, expanding the area for you to explore. Soon, you'll have new places to loot, scavenge, and explore areas rich with hidden secrets and history.— The Landed Team