Inflexion Games, the studio behind the open-world crafting survival game Nightingale, is making significant changes based on player feedback and the developers' own assessment. Read on for details on the upcoming update and the studio's vision for the game's future.
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Summer Update to Address Core Issues
In a recent YouTube video, Inflexion Games' Aaryn Flynn and Neil Thomson acknowledged shortcomings in Nightingale, including player dissatisfaction and lower-than-expected player counts. They announced a major update slated for the end of summer, designed to revamp the core gameplay experience.
Since its early access launch in February, the focus has been on bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements, including the highly requested offline mode. However, the developers aim to move beyond these fixes and address fundamental design issues.
Thomson specifically cited the game's open-world design as a potential problem, stating it's "almost too open world, too self-motivated in terms of goal-setting." The upcoming update will introduce more structure, including clearer progression systems, defined objectives, and improved realm design to combat repetition.
Flynn emphasized the team's commitment to improving the game, stating, "We do love the game very much, but we do think there's a lot of room to improve it." The update will also feature increased build limits, allowing for more complex player creations. Teasers of this new content are expected in the coming weeks.
Despite currently holding "Mixed" reviews on Steam, Nightingale is seeing a positive trend in recent reviews (approximately 68% positive). The developers expressed appreciation for player feedback and their continued support. Flynn concluded by stating that while further work is needed, the team believes the upcoming update will significantly enhance the overall experience.
Game8 shares similar concerns regarding the game's lack of guidance and complex crafting systems. For a detailed review, please follow the link below.
