TL;DR
- Outlanders Survive Tournament preparations intensify with new features and gameplay optimizations.
- Significant progress reported in the development of the Outlanders MMORPG for mobile.
- API, network, and system improvements enhance user experience and tournament stability.
Outlanders is preparing for its first Survive Tournament, scheduled to take place in the next 14 days. The development team has focused on refining key gameplay elements and integrating new features to ensure smooth participation. As part of the preparations, there have been multiple enhancements across various aspects of the game, from backend API improvements to frontend bug fixes.
Additionally, the platform has seen a steady influx of new players, indicating wider adoption of the game. While these short-term objectives aim to optimize tournament functionality, development on the Outlanders MMORPG for mobile continues, with major strides achieved across several departments.
⚔️ Outlanders Development Update | Sprint #38 ⚔️
With the first Outlanders Survive Tournament coming up in the next 14 days, our team is ramping up preparations to ensure an optimized gaming experience for all participants. 🫡
Numerous new features have been added, and gameplay… pic.twitter.com/hELZpy33d6
— Outlanders (@PlayOutlanders) September 30, 2024
Outlanders System Analysts have been actively involved in supporting both the tournament and the MMORPG’s production. Their work includes stabilizing tournament features and ensuring smooth implementation for Outlanders Survive. Improvements to the API have been made to facilitate better gameplay interaction.
On the frontend, the team has focused on fixing bugs that emerged during tournament preparation, enhancing the friend system, and refining overall user experience. Simultaneously, backend support has been pivotal in ensuring the tournament runs efficiently, with focus areas including API improvements to support the larger MMORPG development.
System and API improvements boost Outlanders’ performance
In terms of testing, the Quality Assurance (QA) team has been thoroughly evaluating tournament mechanics, database stability, and in-game communication. This includes testing the leaderboard integration and the status room, as well as developing test cases for socket chat to ensure smooth player interaction.
The game development side has seen advancements in the mobile MMORPG version, with significant progress made in optimizing network flow, player support, and animations. Enhancements to the user interface and server optimization are also notable, along with ongoing improvements to in-game combat mechanics and the synchronization of player equipment across platforms.
The team continues to push forward with network enhancements, including the addition of a reconnect feature for the tournament. The focus remains on delivering a seamless gaming experience as the tournament approaches.
