Hello everyone!
Xyren has reached its first Android beta milestone! You can take the game onto your phone, with touch controls, a phone keyboard and the familiar game interface.
Playing on Your Phone
The beta brings login, camera controls, menus and the usual on-screen game information to Android. I've also been working on text entry and the way the interface fits a smaller screen.
Use the current download options on the homepage when installing or updating. The app needs additional game resources on its first visit to an area, so the first load can take longer than returning somewhere you've already explored.
A Beta With More Work Ahead
There are still rough edges to find, especially around touch accuracy, reconnecting and graphics on different phones. If something goes wrong, please tell me your client version, device and what you were doing.
Higher graphics settings can increase battery use and make a phone warmer. Start with settings that suit your device and adjust them as you play.
An iOS release still needs its own work and announcement. This Android milestone doesn't set a date for it.
Loading and Interface Improvements
I've also worked on getting the login screen ready sooner and loading game resources as they're needed. Loading messages, settings and text entry received fixes alongside the Android work.
These improvements will continue through normal testing. I'd rather keep working through the remaining problems than call a beta finished before it is.
Changelog
- Xyren reached its first Android beta milestone.
- Touch, camera and phone keyboard handling were added and refined.
- Familiar game information and menus gained mobile presentation.
- Startup and resource loading received improvements.
- Loading messages, settings and text entry received corrections.
So what's next?
More mobile testing and fixes based on what actually gets in the way while playing. Feel free to use Support or the community channels if you find something awkward.
All the best, Austen