In the last post we elaborated on how the Chernobylite world was born and what was the origin of the idea of dividing it into several areas. Today we will explain why we put the open world idea aside and what it has to do with technology. We will also share how dividing the map into smaller parts benefits the player.
Frequently we’re getting a lot of questions from you about the world of Chernobylite itself. For example, why did we decide to divide our game into several smaller areas rather than designing a fully open world. To fully understand our decision, you need to go back to the very beginning. In the next reports, we will be presenting the origins of the idea for dividing the Zone and how we translated this idea into something interesting to the players.
The Chernobylite Storm occurs when a player remains at a given level long enough. In an instant, the sky darkens, lightning starts striking the ground, creating flames in these places. The Chernobylite storm is not only an unusual atmospheric phenomenon, but above all a warning - here comes the Black Stalker, in all his glory. He moves from place to place, wielding a powerful weapon that can cause considerable damage. He has one goal: to get rid of the player.
Taking pictures in a game is a very complex process with things like setting the right frame, positioning the camera, lighting, etc. You know, just like in real photography. But doing it in the game gives us the advantage of setting the right mood with the help of the weather.
Today we'd like to take a closer look at the new weapon we've added to your arsenal: the crossbow, also known as the Silent Assassin. The weapon was teased by us many times, also as a part of our April Fool's joke. Today we will tell you what advantages and disadvantages the new toy has.
The long-awaited moment has finally arrived: Chernobylite Enhanced Edition and Season 1, the first major update this year is now available to everyone! That means a lot of new content for the base game, which we've been continuously developing since its launch in 2021. So those who think they know Chernobylite inside out, think again.
In the last post, you learned how the sounds of the surrounding reality are made. Recording an echo inside a container or an unfinished cooling tower and the noise of the wind is not an easy task, but it turns out to be extremely important. Since the whole world is made of sounds, and it's impossible not to hear anything. This rule also applies to games.
During our last trip to Chernobyl, we had the opportunity not only to collect videos and photos from the inside of the unfinished cooling tower and its immediate vicinity, but also to record sounds in these places. Someone might ask "but why do you need to record the sound of a blowing wind". Well, believe us, there is a method in this madness, as our sound engineer Adam Dyrszka will prove to you today.
