Don Taco

Small Complex Upcoming 3.0 Update

Added 2024-09-01 18:34:47 +0000 UTC

Hello everyone!

I wanted to share what’s coming in the Small Complex 3.0 update, which is arriving in just a few weeks. I've been working hard to fix most of the issues, and while it’s still a bit rough, I think it’s shaping up to be a great game. Here’s what you can expect:

New Characters:

We’re introducing some new faces, including Gigi and her two daughters, who are your neighbors.

There’s also Monica, the general store girl, who happens to be Nori's little sister!

Character Redesigns:

I’ve completely redesigned your stepsister, Lili. I wasn’t happy with her original design and felt there weren’t many ideas for her character. However, elements from her old design might appear in a different character in the future for those who liked it!

Animations:

Rendered animations and in-engine animations are coming back! The current plan is to use rendered animations for some scenes, except when using the "Follow" command. When you follow a character, you’ll have access to in-engine animations. I’m still working on this feature to make sure it works smoothly, so bear with me, Also, animated Xray, is still experimental tho.

Gameplay Features:

Rebalancing: The entire game is being rebalanced to favor "trust" over "lust." Trust will be the primary stat, with lust as a substat that unlocks new content. Lust will probably end up being more complementary, but we’ll see how it develops!

Farming System: The farming system is getting an upgrade! You’ll be able to plant a variety of crops, each of which can be used to create different dishes to sell or gift to characters.

Seasons: A new visual feature is being added, which will eventually expand into its own mechanic. For now, seasons are purely visual, but later they’ll impact the game with events like festivals and holidays.

Optimization: A massive optimization for exterior areas is coming as well. I noticed many players were having issues with certain exterior scenes, and I’ve managed to pinpoint the cause.

General Polish:I’ve been focusing on making the game feel less buggy overall. While there may still be some rough edges, I’ve fixed many of the complaints and small issues that made it feel a bit off.That’s about it! I’ll be rushing to complete the update in about 1-2 weeks, unless I decide to add something else. If that happens, I’ll be sure to let you know. If you have any suggestions for the upcoming update, there’s still time to share them!Here are some teasers of the upcoming scenes:

Thank you all for reading and for your continued support!