The unstable branch begins 7PM-EST (Patreon)

Before I begin this unstable branch should not be used as a demo for media or streaming.

We wanted to give everyone an update regarding the upcoming Patreon release branch.

Due to delays and ongoing work on several systems (save stations & furniture polish) , we are considering opening access to a separate unstable development branch / a sort of non stable release for Patreon supporters before the official closed beta release goes live.

This branch would act as an active development build: - (until stable release)

• Frequent updates

• Experimental changes

• Unfinished systems

• Balance adjustments

• Potential bugs and broken mechanics

In other words: this is the workshop floor, not the polished showroom. Everything leading up to our 6 month update.

However, we also want Patreon supporters to be able to see development progress happening openly instead of waiting silently behind the curtain for days/weeks at a/this time.

The unstable branch already contains:

• New gameplay systems

• Weapon handling and recoil improvements

• Save system upgrades

• Co-op and singleplayer gameplay changes

• Map fixes and progression tweaks

• Numerous code-side improvements and rewrites

By joining the unstable branch, you are essentially helping test Hard-Life while watching it evolve in real time. Experiencing consistent breaks / updates over the course of this week to mid next month.

Things may break.
Things may change overnight.
Some updates may temporarily make gameplay worse before they become better.

But you’ll also get a direct look into the ongoing development process and the amount of work currently happening behind the scenes.

I’ll be setting up the unstable branch tonight.

tldr - you can taste the pizza before it’s fully cooked, just don’t be surprised if the cheese slides off.

password will be set & posted around 7pm est for those interested.