MASTER MATERIAL SYSTEM
Unified material system for terrain, environments, characters, vegetation and other assets used throughout the game.
SYSTEMS
ROAD MAP
Follow the development of TORNBLADE through completed systems, features currently in production, and elements planned for the next stages of the project.
This roadmap brings together the core mechanics and features planned for the game, giving you a clear picture of what TORNBLADE will be, how it will play, and what it will offer.
The percentage does not reflect the actual overall completion of the game, since some roadmap items can require as much work as several others combined.
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60%PROGRESS OF THE CHRONICLE
21 of 35 development milestones have been completed.
DONE
Completed and forged into the game
21WATER SYSTEM
Water system for rivers, lakes, waterfalls, swamps and other bodies of water across the game world.
WORLDTOP-DOWN MOVEMENT & INTERACTIONS
Top-down exploration with doors, chests, levers, switches and other environmental interactions.
EXPLORATIONSIDE-SCROLL MOVEMENT
Full directional movement across combat areas: forward, backward, sideways and diagonally.
MOVEMENTSIDE-SCROLL CAMERA SYSTEM
Side-view combat camera with dynamic framing and close-ups during heavy attacks, finishers and death.
CAMERATOP-DOWN CAMERA SYSTEM
Top-down exploration camera with dynamic zoom and distance changes in selected areas.
CAMERAPOINT OF INTEREST SYSTEM
System for activating and interacting with points of interest during top-down exploration.
EXPLORATIONDYNAMIC LIGHTING SYSTEM
Real-time lighting that changes as the player enters different biomes, interiors and dark areas.
WORLDPLAYER ARMOR SYSTEM
Modular system managing helmets, armor, gloves, trousers, capes, feathers and other armor parts.
EQUIPMENTCOMBAT TARGETING & BODY ALIGNMENT
System adjusting attack direction and body alignment toward enemies during combat.
COMBATFOLIAGE INTERACTION SYSTEM
Grass, bushes and other vegetation react dynamically as characters move through them.
WORLDFOREST BIOME
Environment assets for forest regions, including vegetation, terrain and environmental details.
WORLDSWAMP BIOME
Environment assets for swamp regions, combining wet terrain, water, vegetation and details.
WORLDROCKS BIOME
Environment assets for rocky areas, including cliffs, boulders, stones and natural formations.
WORLDHEATHLAND BIOME
Environment assets for open heathlands with heather, grasses, rocks and windswept vegetation.
WORLDLEVEL UI
Dedicated gameplay interface for both top-down exploration and side-scroll combat.
UIINVENTORY & ITEM SYSTEM
Inventory system for collecting, storing and managing weapons, armor, equipment and other items.
ITEMSLONGSWORD COMBAT SYSTEM
Longsword combat built around directional attacks, timing, positioning and stance-based mechanics.
COMBATSWORD & SHIELD COMBAT SYSTEM
Dedicated sword and shield combat combining offensive attacks with defensive options.
COMBATCOMBAT STANCE SYSTEM
System for switching between longsword stances that change movement, attacks and combat options.
COMBATDODGE SYSTEM
Adaptive dodge system choosing shorter steps or longer jumps based on how long the input is held.
COMBATIN PROGRESS
Currently shaped in the forge
14ENEMY AI SYSTEM
Combat AI controlling enemy awareness, positioning, reactions, attacks and tactical behavior.
AINPC AI & ROUTINE SYSTEM
AI allowing NPCs to follow routines and behave according to their role, location and situation.
AICHARACTER STAT SYSTEM
System managing player attributes and statistics that influence combat, abilities and progression.
SYSTEMSSKILLS & COMBAT PROGRESSION
Progression system unlocking additional combat abilities and attacks as the character develops.
PROGRESSIONAUDIO SYSTEM
Audio framework for combat, movement, environments, interactions, equipment and other game sounds.
AUDIOBODY DISMEMBERMENT SYSTEM
Dismemberment system allowing critical attacks and finishers to sever specific enemy body parts.
GOREGORE SYSTEM
Brutal combat outcomes with bloody finishers, decapitations, dismemberment, blood and exposed organs.
GORECONTROLLER SUPPORT
Full gamepad support for exploration, combat, interactions, menus and interface navigation.
INPUTQUEST SYSTEM
System managing quests, objectives, progression states and activities throughout the game world.
QUESTSENEMIES
Ongoing design, modelling, animation and implementation of new enemies and their gameplay roles.
CHARACTERSNPCs
Ongoing design and implementation of NPCs, including appearance, roles, animations and behavior.
CHARACTERSORIGINAL MUSIC
Original soundtrack composed specifically to establish the atmosphere and identity of TORNBLADE.
AUDIOSFX
Sound effects for combat, movement, environments, creatures, equipment and player interactions.
AUDIOVFX
Visual effects for combat, blood, environments, abilities and other important gameplay events.
VFXPLANNED
Awaiting its place upon the road
17MULTIPLAYER
Multiplayer system supporting sessions for up to six players exploring and fighting together.
MULTIPLAYERPHYSICAL EDITION
Physical boxed edition of TORNBLADE planned alongside the standard digital release.
RELEASEDICE & CARD GAMES
In-world dice and card games offering additional activities and opportunities to gamble.
ACTIVITIESSHOP SYSTEM
Trading system for buying and selling equipment, supplies and other goods through merchants.
ECONOMYWEAPON & ARMOR DURABILITY
Wear system causing weapons and armor to deteriorate through use and require maintenance.
EQUIPMENTCRAFTSMEN SYSTEM
Specialized craftsmen providing services related to weapons, armor and other equipment.
CRAFTINGLOCALIZATION
Translation of the interface, subtitles, dialogue and written content into multiple languages.
RELEASEARENA SYSTEM
Combat arenas with unknown opponents where the player can fight and wager money on the outcome.
COMBATSHRINE SAVE SYSTEM
Save system based on designated shrines scattered throughout the game world.
SYSTEMSWORLD MAP SYSTEM
Stylized paper map providing an overview of the world and regions discovered by the player.
MAPVIEWPOINT DISCOVERY SYSTEM
Discovering viewpoints reveals larger sections of the surrounding territory on the world map.
EXPLORATIONAXE COMBAT SYSTEM
Dedicated combat system for axe-based weapons with their own attacks and combat behavior.
COMBATSPEAR COMBAT SYSTEM
Dedicated combat system for spears and other long-reaching weapons with extended attack range.
COMBATWAR HAMMER COMBAT SYSTEM
Dedicated combat system for medieval anti-armor weapons and powerful strikes against armor.
COMBATHIDDEN PLACES & TREASURE SYSTEM
Exploration system rewarding players with hidden locations, secrets and valuable treasures.
EXPLORATIONTREASURE MAP SYSTEM
Treasure maps containing clues that lead the player to concealed locations and valuable rewards.
EXPLORATIONDIALOGUE SYSTEM
NPC conversation system supporting dialogue flow, player responses, quests and world events.
NARRATIVEThe road ahead is long, but every step shapes the legend.