I’d like to break the radio silence to post a small update on the current state of things, and discuss our plans for development over the next few months.

Current functionality for the base of the game includes:

• Networked character controller
• Gravitational systems (video)
• Inventory (non-pretty working UI)
• Basic weapon and equipment management system – pick up, drop, throw, store & destroy

Having recently discussed our plans for the game over the next few months, we’ve decided to focus on feature development for the underlying engine for the game, rather than continuing development on common gameplay features like weaponry and itemization. A lot of games have guns and shooting mechanics, but truly great games like Minecraft achieve success by building gameplay elements on top of a unique, custom base of core features that allows them to shine. Over the next few months we’ll be working on cool things like:

• Procedural terrain generation
• Terrain modification/deformation
• Model cutting & destruction
• Softbody physics using cloth

With a bit of luck and a lot of work, we’ll be able to come up with some really cool stuff we can build on in order to make a great game.

This is Blackout, a survival/horror game set in space.

“In space, no one can hear you scream.”

To find out more about our plans for the game, please check out the About and Features pages.

Since we’re in early pre-alpha development, there isn’t much graphically yet to show of the game. That said, I’ll be posting videos periodically on my personal YouTube account to showcase progress on the game’s basic mechanics. Keep in mind that most or all of the models used in these videos are simply for testing purposes, and thus not the amazing pieces of artistry M0bius will be designing for the actual game.