Report for the Community #90

Greetings, dear comrades of the Soviet Republic and all fans of our game. We hope the holiday season brought you joy and relaxation with family and friends, and that you found time for your favourite games. For our team, it was a valuable period to rest and recharge as we make our final push towards the complete release of our game.

As the day of declaring our game "ready" draws near, our focus shifts from new features to refining gameplay and resolving any issues that arise. Our roadmap is now more about adding those final touches that enhance the overall experience.

In this slightly delayed report, we're excited to introduce a few new airplanes compatible with field aerodromes. Our first addition is the L410, a testament to Czechoslovak engineering and a familiar sight throughout the Soviet Union.

Then, we have the An14, a classic from the Soviet Union's own aviation heritage.

And not to forget, the famous C172, a well-known western plane that needs little introduction.

Looking ahead, we plan to add two or three more planes, including a large western aircraft. Once these are in place, our graphic designer will shift focus to other content.

Our recent changelog reflects the time spent addressing issues reported by players. Some problems were more complex than others, but there's still much to do. Additionally, we're working on the third campaign, designed for those who relish a challenge. This will be the most difficult yet, played exclusively on realistic difficulty.

This year marks five years since our game's early access release—a journey full of learning and growth, made possible by your unwavering support and feedback. Our goal is to reach the final release this year, an event we anticipate will be thrilling, especially for new players. Beyond that, we have plans for more exciting developments that many of you will surely appreciate.

Wishing everyone great success and good health in 2024. Until next time, stay safe, enjoy life, and have fun gaming.

Thank you for your support,

3Division Team

Report for the Community #89

Greetings, dear comrades of the Soviet Republic and fans of our game worldwide. As the year draws to a close, our thoughts turn to the festive holiday season. It's been a year full of development and progress, inching us ever closer to the final release of our game. We're not there yet, but the strides we've made are undeniable, and we're committed to pushing forward until everything is just right.

This report brings more updates on new variants and graphic enhancements to in-game buildings. First up is our new large train station, modelled after a real-life station in Košice, Slovakia. It features a five-rail layout and embodies the architectural style of the Soviet era—a fine addition to the existing structures in our game.

Continuing with our model updates, we've given a fresh look to the food factory and distillery. Like our recent gravel processing revamp, these buildings now better represent the Soviet era's architectural style, moving away from their previously outdated appearances.

We're also excited to introduce two medium-sized shopping centers to the game. These new additions, based on actual buildings in Košice, Slovakia, offer more variety and negate the need for modded structures. Shopping centers are a versatile component in our game, and we're pleased to enhance their range.

An important aesthetic update we have made is tweaking the connections between distinct types of roads. We focused particularly on panel road connections, which needed some refinement. The attached image displays the improvements.

Additionally, we are thrilled to present our new gameplay trailer, crafted by our friends at Hooded Horse. This video will also be featured on the game's Store Page, giving players a glimpse of the Soviet Republic experience.

As this is our last report of the year, we are gearing up for the full swing of the holiday season. It's a time for us to slow down a bit, spend time with friends and family, reflect on the past year, and gear up for the next.

We hope you find joy and relaxation during this holiday period, whether it is spending time with loved ones or diving into your favourite games. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in advance.

Thank you for your support,

3Division Team

Report for the Community #88

Greetings, dear comrades of the Soviet Republic and fans of our game around the world. As we step into December and watch the first snowfall blanket the world, we're reminded of the slower pace and cozy moments the season brings. In our game, like in real life, the snow-covered roads present unique winter challenges and beauty.

This report brings exciting news: the cathedral rework we mentioned earlier is now complete! We've added these new models to the game, giving your towns a fresh, majestic look.

All models will automatically update with the release of our next patch.

We're also thrilled to introduce new variations for gravel processing and gravel quarries. Our previous single version sometimes felt like overkill, so we're adding a smaller gravel processing option for more flexibility.

But that's not all – we've given a facelift to the large gravel processing model. It now has a new texture to better match other in-game buildings and, by popular demand, a conveyor input. The smaller version will have only conveyor output, utilizing dumper trucks for input.

A big addition is the larger gravel quarry variant. Inspired by a bauxite mine, this facility allows more excavators, boosting output and featuring a conveyor connection. This means no more need for dumpers at this site! And of course, the old gravel quarry's look was also updated.

For a touch of nostalgia, we've updated the loading screen. Now, instead of a plain screen, you'll be greeted with historic photos during loading. Currently, there are 35 photos from a single author, but we plan to expand this collection with more images from various photographers.

That's all for this update. It looks like we'll have one more report before the year ends, so stay tuned for even more developments.

Until next time, stay safe, enjoy life, and have fun gaming.

And as always, thank you for your incredible support.

3Division Team