This synthetic DNA encodes everything about a creature, from skeletal structure to skin, from joint-types to mental processes. All the creatures in the trailer evolved on their own in the game none were hand-edited! Virtual creatures evolve on their own to adapt to an environment you createAt Ecosystem's heart are evolving virtual lifeforms, who grow from synthetic DNA and live in a physically-simulated ocean.
The simulation actually determines the creatures in the game: their bodies, how they swim, and how they think and behave. If you let us know what you like, we'll do our best to enhance it.”Įcosystem isn't just a video game version of the laws of ecology with pre-made fish models. We want to see which features are community favourites and focus continuing development in these areas. At the moment, the two available game modes are as flexible as possible to allow for a range of play styles.
“Everyone picks up and plays ecosystem a little differently. How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process? Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access? “The main evolution framework is functional, fish can evolve in player-defined biomes, plants and nutrients can be introduced and manipulated, and worlds and creatures can be saved so you can look after them for as long as you like.” What is the current state of the Early Access version?
“There are planned extensions to the evolution algorithms to allow for more diverse behaviours, longer food chains, and new solutions to underwater locomotion.” How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version? “Early Access is expected to last 12 to 18 months.” As a result, with prolonged play, there is likely to be a host of unintended consequences of the largely unconstrained evolutionary algorithms and so we will need your help to track down potential gameplay issues, unrealistic catastrophic events, and of course the odd bug.”Īpproximately how long will this game be in Early Access? Simulating a realistic, natural water world on the border between science and entertainment has never been attempted with this level of depth. “Ecosystem is an ambitious and experimental project.