Nightingale, the captivating open-world crafting survival game developed by Inflexion Games, is set to undergo a significant transformation this summer. Led by former Bioware boss Aaryn Flynn and art and audio director Neil Thomson, the team behind Nightingale is not shying away from acknowledging the game's current state. In a recent YouTube video, Flynn and Thomson openly discussed their dissatisfaction with Nightingale's progress, player sentiment, and engagement numbers since its early access launch in February.
The developers have been diligently working on quality of life improvements and bug fixes, and they've successfully introduced an offline mode, much to the delight of their fanbase. However, the team is now gearing up for a major update at the end of summer, aiming to align the game more closely with their original vision and address its shortcomings.
Nightingale invites players into the enchanting and perilous Fae Realms, where they must craft and survive in a vast open world. Yet, according to Thomson, the game might be "almost too open world, too self-motivated in terms of goal-setting." To enhance player experience, Inflexion Games plans to introduce more structure to Nightingale. This includes clearer progression indicators, defined goals, and revamped realm designs to address the repetitive nature players have reported.
Flynn emphasized the team's passion for the game and their commitment to its improvement. "We do love the game very much, but we do think there's a lot of room to improve it," he stated. The upcoming update will focus on enhancing the sense of progression and understanding of gameplay mechanics and realm differentiation. Additionally, the developers are considering adjustments to core elements, including increasing build limits for more ambitious constructions. Previews of these enhancements are expected to be shared in the coming weeks.
Despite a 'Mixed' rating on Steam, Nightingale is seeing an uptick in positive reviews, with approximately 68% of new reviews being favorable. Flynn and Thomson expressed their gratitude for the community's support and emphasized the importance of player feedback. "We played this new version really recently, and there's still a bit more work to do, but I think it's elevated it quite a bit, but obviously you'll all be the judge of that when we bring this thing out," Flynn concluded.
Echoing the sentiments of both fans and the developers, Game8 has noted that Nightingale could benefit from clearer guidance and simpler mechanics, particularly in crafting. For a detailed analysis, you can read our comprehensive review of Nightingale by following the link below.
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