New playable dinosaurs in the works
The developers are working hard on the implementation of new dinosaurs, including the Tyrannosaurus Rex, Triceratops and Allosaurus.
- T-Rex abilities: The special mechanic "Crush" is almost finished and only needs final animations. The T-Rex also gets a short burst of speed to support ambushes.
- Throwing mechanic: The T-Rex will be able to throw smaller prey or carcasses - a feature primarily intended for gore effects.
Improvements to game mechanics
- Friend spawn codes: This new feature allows players to invite their friends to spawn together at a specific point.
- Cannibalism mutation: Dinosaurs with this mutation are given special skin colors to make their dietary preference visible to other players.
- Gender selection in the skin editor: A frequently requested feature has been added - the gender can now be changed directly in the editor.
AI updates and technological advances
The team has worked on the AI of various dinosaurs, including Carnotaurus, Tenontosaurus, Omniraptor, Dryosaurus and Deer.
A new debugging tool for AI behavior was also developed to improve navigation around water obstacles. Another highlight is the implementation of grass tracks - plants now react dynamically to the movements of the dinosaurs.
World design and new environments
- Dinosaur Transport Area (DTA): A new, gigantic structure on the island serves as a transport harbor for large dinosaurs. It is twice the size of the regular dock area.
- River and waterfall optimizations: Smaller river sections have been reworked, especially in conjunction with new waterfall areas.
- GUTS interiors: The interiors of the mysterious GUTS complex will be further expanded and interconnected.
Audio improvements for more immersion
- Revised walking sounds: The sounds now vary depending on the size and speed of a dinosaur when walking.
- Vegetation sounds: Movement through dense foliage now produces realistic sound effects - a big change for stealth players.
- Triceratops sound update: New placeholder vocalizations have been added until the final calls are completed.
More upcoming features
The team is also working on new elder designs for the dinosaurs to visually vary their aging process. The concept of the Tissoplastic Reaper has also been revised - possibly with a gliding ability for surprise attacks.
Conclusion
The Isle development team has made significant progress over the past month and received valuable feedback thanks to the Hordetest community. Many new features are on the horizon, and the balance of the new dinosaurs will be further adjusted in the coming weeks.
Stay tuned for more updates and follow the latest developments on The Isle's official website!
