I have finished work on the new bugfix release in the 2.3 series. It fixes the following issues:
- Framerate drops due to sound effects playback on Android devices
- “Adventure Restart” functionality not working properly with adventure worlds created in older versions of the game
- External keyboard & mouse control not working on mobile devices
The slow audio playback causing framerate drops on Android has always been there, since 1.17 release back in 2012, the first version available on Android. But, as framerate in these ancient times was jittery anyway, the drops weren’t very noticeable. It gradually started to become a problem recently, as Android devices matured, and the framerate was more likely to stay at 60fps+ all the time.
I made a tentative fix to Survivalcraft 2 full version a few days ago, and submitted it to the store as a test. Unfortunately, the sound issue did not go away, the lags are still there.
So I decided to go nuclear. I completely ditched the current audio system for Android, which used Java-based Audiotrack objects, and replaced it with OpenAL. OpenAL for Android uses native OpenSL ES backend, instead of the problematic Audiotrack. Survivalcraft also uses OpenAL on all iOS devices, so the change wasn’t too complicated or too risky.
I submitted the new build of Survivalcraft 2 Day One (version 2.3.11.3) which contains the latest fix. Please update and let me know if everything works. If it does, I will submit the full version of Survivalcraft and the remaining games as well.
Please note – currently only Survivalcraft 2 Day One has the fix. The other versions of the game still use the old audio system.
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welcome back kaalus :-)
There is a bug with the boat regarding the temperature system. You can be standing ON a boat and be comfortably warm but when you actually mount the boat, you can suddenly be freezing. This makes using boats even more problematic than usual.
I can play stable 120 fps after the latest on android, super smooth.
A release of Survivalcraft and Bugs for Steam would be fantastic. Ruthless Conquest is already really good on Steam Deck and Survivalcraft would be an awesome addition to my library. Fingers crossed.
And since you mentioned OpenAL, could you enable HRTF audio? It really helps in other games with spatial awareness.
I second this. Nobody serious about PC gaming uses Windows Store.
And the audio is sometimes horrendous. Can’t tell where a sound is coming from or even how far away something is.
Y’all should join the SCC discord if you want to interact with the community! discord(dot)gg/Survivalcraft
Welcome back Kaalus. Please include local multiplayer in next Update!!!!!!!
Several people from our (“KLSC”) community have reported positive changes (on modern devices).
Hey survivalcraft! Probably the best game I’ve ever played. I’ve been playing from the the first day. I was just wondering… when will multiplayer be put in?
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Probably never…of course he wouldn’t let us know if it was planned
open access to text files to make the game multilingual.
It is not that easy… However translating text(with replace) in real time would be good enough
The font in this game apparently also doesn’t support some foreign characters
Have you think about releasing a XBOX version? would be awesome
Good to hear from you again!
my addiction of checking kaalus blog does not die
For the love of BOB launche the game on steam
Excellent, thanks.
I’m expecting ocean update this year😁
Yesterday in our “SurvivalCraft Fan Club” “KLSC” a survey was conducted. 15 votes > changes helped. 1 vote > no. This is with almost three hundred views. This is about all who have recently asked for help in setting up optimization. The new sound system > helped.
You need to push this to the Oculus!! You could sell it for $20 easily!
Exactly. And Kaalus has already started working on VR support. There is incomplete code in the game that implements VR.
In my opinion this would bring huge popularity back to Survivalcraft because Mojang is taking their time with Minecraft for Quest. Similar games on the Oculus store have nowhere near the amount of features as Survivalcraft.
I tried VR Minecraft and talk aboutotion sickness 🤮
Kaalus can you add to the next update a “mortar”? basically a tube with adjustable angle that can be connected to the dispenser to shoot gunpowder kegs in angle
I’m really looking forward to the new development of your game. How do you feel about Vintage Story? Why don’t you get inspired by this game? It is complex and interesting at the same time. And I would like to see a lot of things in your game; creating a cold room, an electric refrigerator, and so on. New natural blocks: chalk, quartz, silt gravel, swampy land, bone cultural layer. New ruins/buildings. I love both games, and I wanted SC to be more filled with content. Or more opportunities for game modifications. Thanks for attention. And sorry for the Google translation