Hello, Engineers!
Since our Warfare 3 reveal, we’ve received a lot of questions, many along the same lines: How will all of this actually work?
We sat down with Space Engineers Lead Designer Ryan Keel to pick his brain – this time about Combat NPCs.
Let’s talk about NPCs in Warfare 3. Will they be joining in on the fun?
Our Economy 2 update laid the foundation for interactable NPCs in Space Engineers, and we’ve been hard at work expanding and improving them ever since. In Warfare 3, we’re taking another big step toward making the world feel more alive!
NPCs are now being introduced across all existing encounters, bringing new activity and personality to the places you discover. From passing Cargo Ships to dangerous Factorum encounters, you’ll find new signs of life throughout the universe. Hostile NPCs will patrol and defend their territory, making some encounters even more challenging, while friendly NPCs will go about their business, adding a new layer of life and atmosphere to the world around you.
Not every encounter is the same, these NPCs offer additional context, personality, and can even reveal the story behind the locations they spawn at. These additions will make encounters feel more like active scenes with a purpose, rather than simple structures waiting to be discovered.
We’re particularly excited to see how NPCs change the experience of exploring and taking on Factorum Encounters, adding another layer of challenge to these dangerous locations.
This is another exciting step toward making the Space Engineers more dynamic, and we can’t wait to see how the universe’s new inhabitants change the way the game plays out for you!
All of this and more is coming in the free game update, and you can wishlist the Warfare 3 Pack on Steam right now!
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Can’t wait? Wishlist the Warfare 3 Pack on Steam now!
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