Citizens of the Suzerainverse,
Spring has arrived with a renewed sense of excitement and possibility! As many of you know, the end of March was a landmark moment for us as we released our very first story DLC, the Kingdom of Rizia! It's been an intense journey, but we are overjoyed to have finally launched it. We poured our hearts into creating this expansion and sincerely hope you enjoy exploring Rizia as much as we loved bringing it to life.
In conjunction with the DLC, we also introduced two special bundles designed to complete your experience and show your support for our universe:
Supporter Edition: This bundle allows you to fully embrace both Suzerain and the Kingdom of Rizia. It includes bonuses like the immersive soundtracks of both Suzerain and Rizia, alongside a special item, the Vulpitzer. You can find more details and purchase this bundle here.
Expanded Edition: Dive deeper into our universe with the Expanded Edition, which pairs the core Suzerain game with the Kingdom of Rizia DLC. This is perfect for those who want to experience everything our world has to offer from the very beginning. Check out this bundle here.
Supporting us through these bundles is the best way to ensure we continue to develop and expand this universe we all love.
We are immensely grateful to everyone who pre-purchased the game and bought the Rizia DLC, and the Supporter Edition. Your support has enabled many future opportunities for Torpor Games. This April, our focus has been on supporting the DLC post-launch. We have deployed five updates to address the most critical issues, enhancing the game experience and laying the groundwork for future additions. Additionally, we are expanding the Rizia achievements, which currently number over 40 in development. More fixes, minor content, and polish will be included in the upcoming 3.0.8 update.
Our team is gradually shifting from reactive fixes to proactive planning for the next steps for Rizia and Suzerain. We have prepared two important surveys that we encourage all our players to complete. Your feedback about the game and your priorities now and in the future will help us enhance both Rizia and the Suzerain Universe in the coming years.
On the mobile front, we are excited to announce our participation in the Google Indie Accelerator program, which is aiding us in tackling the specific challenges of porting Suzerain to mobile platforms. We were selected from over 1,000 applicants to be among the 60 participants. As the Suzerain Universe continues to expand, particularly with the recent 2.0 and 3.0 updates, we are addressing new technical complexities such as larger database sizes, additional maps, and more collectibles. The porting of version 3.0 and Rizia to mobile is currently in the R&D phase. Our technical and product teams are leveraging Google's support to enhance the mobile experience. Furthermore, the optimizations and improvements we are exploring could potentially boost PC performance as well, although we are cautious about committing to specific dates or timelines to avoid undue pressure on our team following a significant launch.
Lastly, we are thrilled to be participating in AMAZE 2024 in Berlin and Nordic Game 2024 in Malmö next month. We look forward to showcasing the Rizia DLC and sharing more about our developments within the Suzerain Universe. Thank you for your continued support, and we are committed to delivering game experiences you love. Please make sure to complete those surveys!
Last week we also recorded the Rizia Anthem. We're happy to share a sneak peek into our recording session! It was a beautiful moment bringing this anthem to life, and we can't wait for you all to hear the final masterpiece hear the final masterpiece when it is uploaded in the game with a future update.
Until the next update, take care!
Glovurius axa Rizia!
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Citizens of the Suzerainverse,
As the dawn of 2024 breaks, the All Torpor Games Team is thrilled to extend our warmest New Year greetings and share the excitement of forthcoming revelations.
Welcome to the January broadcast, where we'll unveil fresh treasures and exciting news that have been simmering behind the scenes!
We've kicked off 2023 with some fantastic strides in the development of our Kingdom of Rizia DLC. This month, we had an exciting, showcasing session at the Games Circle #3 event where we showcased the war mechanic. The feedback has been invaluable, steering the final UI adjustments and the crafting of an intuitive tutorial to make the experience more accessible. Meanwhile, audio has been working magic, enhancing game scenes with more dynamic music and carefully chosen sound effects to amp up the immersion.
The storyline development has been another key focus. We’ve been refining multiple storylines, ensuring they're not only compelling but also align beautifully with the overall game mechanics, like the royal decrees, armed forces, and war. Our narrative team is working hard to deliver a rich, engaging story that is both personal and political.
We've also hit a major milestone with the completion of our final character portrait for Rizia. This achievement sets the stage for developing better character customization assets for King Romus. We are gearing up for the second wave of closed testing, we’re honing in on the crucial aspects of game setup, and game balance, like story outcomes and resource management. The testing will heavily aid us in fine-tuning the experience.
As we push into the 'final stretch phase, our team's dedication is stronger than ever. We're pouring our hearts and souls into every bit of the Kingdom of Rizia DLC. Keep your eyes peeled for some exciting news about how you can support us as we bring this new labor of love in the Suzerain Universe to life!
Introducing the Armed Forces Panel, designed to provide a comprehensive overview of military resources, training pool, and various specialized factors. It allows us to gain valuable insights, helping strategic decision-making and optimizing the efficiency of military operations and power projection.
Here is a little sneak peek of how the Chinese community localization is going.
Exciting news! We're gearing up for a major Roleplaying Event set in the Kingdom of Rizia, hosted within our Discord community. To make this smooth and enjoyable for everyone, we're on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals to help us manage and facilitate the roleplay. Interested in joining the team? Please fill out the form linked here, you have until February 15th. If you're feeling the call to this experience, don't hesitate to sign up!
Today, we're delighted to present an exclusive soundtrack for Rizia, masterfully crafted by our talented composer, James Spence. We hope you enjoy this auditory journey and have a wonderful listening experience. Tune in and let the music of Rizia enchant you!
Last but not least, we have begun our second wave of closed testing and we are looking for new passionate voluntary testers. We’re honing in on the crucial aspects of game setup, and game balance, like story outcomes and resource management. The testing will heavily aid us in fine-tuning the experience.
Fill up the form to apply!
Until the next update, take care!
Glovurius axa Rizia!
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