Faithful subjects,

As the sands of time continue to shift, our journey into 2024 has our development team going full steam ahead as they continue to create Dynasty of the Sands. Today, we will be unearthing a new vlog that will delve deeper into new gameplay mechanics and survival elements.

Before we unveil the exciting new blog, we are thrilled to announce that a Closed Beta is on the horizon, with more information on this coming soon. We look forward to your support throughout the playtest as you help shape the destiny of Dynasty of the Sands and share your invaluable insights. Should you desire to be a part of the Closed Beta experience, journey over to the Steam Page and request access to join the playtest.

Niall McGeehan, Game Director at Rocket Flair Studios, heralds the arrival of our latest Dev Vlog - offering an exclusive glimpse into the inner workings of the latest development progress. In this month's installment, we’re looking at the intricacies of the new and enhanced gameplay features and systems, with a strong focus on survival mechanics, the delicate balance of resource management, and laying the foundation for your first settlement.

At the beginning, players need to ensure the survival of their people in order to begin building their ancient empire. Starting in a brand new settlement, the camp serves as the center of our owned territory, from which we can expand our empire deeper into the desert, along the banks of the Nile, or even across its waters.

Survival forms the very essence of Dynasty of the Sands, the primary goal that permeates every facet of the game. Though technological advancements, infrastructure enhancements and governance reforms offer respite to some survival pressures, it remains a constant challenge.

Players' first priorities lie in safeguarding the health and survival of their villagers, centering efforts on securing essentials such as water, shelter, resources, and food. Watch the latest vlog to gain greater insights into each crucial aspect required for survival.

In our upcoming developer diaries, we aim to explore each gameplay pillar in greater depth. We welcome your input on what aspects you are more eager to learn about – so please let us know in the comments. Remember to keep an eye out on the upcoming Closed Beta, you can request access on the Steam page and stay updated through our Discord!

Until next time… May the blessings of Ra guide your path.

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As the year comes to an end, we wanted to leave with a quick thank you to our community for all of your support this year! Your enthusiasm has fueled our passion, and we have enjoyed sharing the details of our development journey with you all, and will continue to do so into the New Year.

We will have some exciting announcements around Dynasty of the Sands in 2024, including more news around our upcoming Early Access launch, as well as details on playable Beta and Demos for the game. We can’t wait to share more details on these with you all as soon as we can - so please stay tuned across Discord and Steam for updates!

Back to 2023, and the team have been hard at work crafting pivotal systems - from farming to encounters with the Divine - we have been delving into exciting new realms. We can’t wait to unveil more, but for now, we wanted to share a glimpse into the progress we have made on farming and canals within Dynasty of the Sands over the past few months.

Farm plots built near an open water source, or near a canal are counted as 'irrigated'. This lends a yield bonus to many crops which in turn provides a welcome bonus to your harvests. Strategically planning your city layout around these vital resources becomes crucial in sustaining your growing population.

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Dynasty of the Sands is available to Wishlist on Steam now!

Social Links:
Dynasty of the Sands Website - Official Website[rocketflair.com]
Twitter - Follow us at DynastySands
Facebook - Like Our Facebook Page[www.facebook.com]
YouTube - Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel
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