[h1]Progress Update #3[/h1] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//42117934/c92ee1741a1942ad8b51457864ac81cd9e7050c6.jpg[/img] Progress is steady, but significant. We are exploring with new variations of existing enemies, big and small, new mechanics and also experimenting with new creatures, introducing them to the island...organically and intrusively. The virus may not be part of the island's ecosystem, but it will make sure to do its best to fit in, to consume and grow. Reminder that it is less than a month until Gamescom, so make sure you tune in and if you are in the area, drop by to say hi! [h2]Home Savory Home[/h2] We've discovered yet another specimen. This form of life is unmistakably the result of the virus' rapid mutation and adaptive capabilities. In order to proliferate, the virus gave birth to yet another dangerous atrocity, one that adopts and replicates the look of inanimate objects. [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//42117934/1c4e2026dc9cca685c81f240873680f8f500e238.png[/img] While we've seen in the past mutagenic variants that imitates human beings or animals, or others that consumes entire buildings, this is new on our radar. From small household objects to entire houses, with everything inside of it, the virus replicates it. Why such a variant exists is still being investigated, however, it is being hypothesized that the behavior could be similar to the Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) carnivorous plant. It attempts to lure unsuspecting victims in its clutches, just to entrap and consume them. Extreme caution is advised. [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//42117934/d10344c5a3bf0835d1ae2f150a57955595138237.png[/img] This variant of the virus uses [i]meat[/i]-like tissue as its main brick and mortar. Its spread is rapid, despite being made out of living tissue, its sturdiness is astonishing. If further studied, analyzed and brought under control, it may prove to be a valuable resource to be used in the future. Having potentially unlimited building materials, created organically, could potentially fix the housing problem and even aid future war efforts. [h2]Naked & Explosive Hunter Variations[/h2] A genetic mutation is a change to a gene's DNA sequence to produce something divergent. It creates a permanent change to that specimen. Genetic variations are important for humans to evolve, which is the process of change over generations...and genetic variations are also important to the virus. [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//42117934/f9cfbd4d4f2207ebd54ec0422286e7081ddf2ee0.png[/img] Viruses usually create new strains. New strains get created when viruses replicate themselves. When copying, sometimes mistakes get made. Those mistakes create a slightly different versions of the virus and its biochemical spawn. [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//42117934/d2c601449d3f7f948d1c423eeae222d263733f60.jpg[/img] Variants of the similar type of specimens get created, with small mutations, some significant, some minor. Some have functional purpose, adaptive to new surroundings or circumstances, while others are only remnants of the evolution phase of the mutagenic virus. [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//42117934/9c0090c2cca88a28daf8acc67aaf38a5d7e32d26.png[/img] [h2]This week’s Community Highlight: STAF_52[/h2] For our French fans, we have a special treat from [url=https://www.youtube.com/@STAF_52]STAF_52[/url]. Je vous en prie. [previewyoutube=cvI3LN_0YwA;full][/previewyoutube] [h2]Barbie-themed Bonus[/h2] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//42117934/2b220b915ef055a7f61a17ff99c188f4c16a7566.png[/img] Look forward for some major reveals and some animated wonders. [b]Wishlist now:[/b] https://store.steampowered.com/app/1874190/Vorax/ [url=https://discord.gg/bXnMMb3Yrc][img]https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/3402923/5bb2433aad01fce79766323ac1cd5fb9c55d7a59.png[/img][/url]