While we now know that Minecraft: Story Mode will bring a relatively linear take on the series to Wii U later this year, download-only Indie efforts inspired that that franchise continue to seek attention and to improve their efforts across Wii U and 3DS. One of the more notable arrivals on the home console this year was Cube Life: Island Survival from Cypronia, which combines sandbox gameplay and adventure with its Creative Mode.
The developer has now been in touch to outline details on its upcoming version 1.1 update, which aims to improve and expand what's on offer. It's reflective of fan feedback, we're told, and is currently aiming for a late September release.
The changelog is as follows:
- Local multiplayer (GamePad vs Wii U Pro controller + TV)
- 3 modes for multiplayer (deathmatch, tower defence, coop)
- Wii U Pro Controller support
- Pets
- Fishing
- 100 new items added like swords, doors, furniture, etc
- 1st person / 3rd person / Selfie view
- More animals and enemies
- 56 new maps for the Survival mode
- Weather change
- 20% faster loading time
- faster engine + 10 fps average
FIXED ISSUES:
- Added Invert Y-axis button
- Arrows do not go through walls
- Bale of Hay – fixed crash
- Added HDR effect ON/OFF button
- Fixed drowning on land issue
- Better tool durability (axes, armor…)
- Hunger and thirsty drop more slowly
- Fixed flood after loading issue
- Animals drop items more frequently
- Increased gravity when you fall
- less aggressive cannibals at the beginning
- Simple split items
CREATIVE MODE FIXES:
- Icons do not change position
- Added explosives
- Added stairs
- Added Flat terrain feature
- Water on/off button
Are you a fan of Cube Life: Island Survival, or tempted to see how the update pans out before jumping in? Let us know.
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There's a small error at the beginning.
But on point, fair play to Cypronia. I hope their success with this game helps the studio grow - to the point where they're confident enough to release something a bit more original, and a bit less shovelwarey.
This looks great, I'm really looking forward to this! Just bought the game four days ago. It's a challenge, tougher than Minecraft, without reaching its depth. But this update will help a lot! Especially the 2 Player option.
@Captain_Gonru I totally get you, I lost like a day on ESO just fishing
Sweet because of the arrow bug I stopped playing survival but I enjoyed this way more than Minecraft. Can't wait!
Never really enjoyed the Minecraft gameplay, but these fixes sound quite promising for a game that always appeared very decent while in a few aspects almost broken. Could develop really well...
At least, local multiplayer mode !!!!! Yeahhhhh !!
With this update, this game is starting to look like a very decent Minecraft alternative. I will definitely be buying it next month when they release the patch. :+1:
Excellent, can't come soon enough! And I really recommend it to anyone who likes exploring and customize in games (so to all the inner childs like me, really).
My kids just got into Minecraft and with this update i'm getting this for sure. They love playing and creating together.
i might have to get this. if where not going to get minecraft for wii u (i mean the main series, not the spinoff) then i guess i could go try this out for heck of it (although i do have an xbox one and pc, i could just get it on that.) but i'll still give this a shot,
Really nice additions and fixes. The little bugs made me stop playing, but I can try again when this releases.
I guess I just don't understand.... How has Mojang not sued the crap out of this developer and had the game removed from purchase??
Gah, I've been putting off playing Cube Life until some of the issues were fixed, and now the update's been delayed 'til September :/
@gatorboi352 Because there's nothing that actually infringes on Minecraft. Yes, it's a "me too" game, but Mojang doesn't own the genre it created.
@gatorboi352
Mojang could probably make a case for it, and depending on the judge, they could likely win.
In the same vein, Nintendo could probably sue over Axiom Verge ripping off Metroid, and Sega could probably sue for Freedom Planet ripping off Sonic the Hedgehog.
Mehhh
This update is making me very, very close to purchasing this, I'm a sucker for fishing. Keep it up Cypronia!
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