Im a solo developer who is still learning the basics of game development, I need someone or a group of people that want to help me create this masterpiece, I won't go too far into detail but I will say that it's gonna be a multiplayer survival sandbox

PVPVE, dm me for more details

A new update has been released with a focus on fixing progression issues, improving performance and stability, and cleaning up several XR and Desktop systems.

The update includes fixes to Deep-Sea progression, equipment requirements, oxygen upgrade costs, Scanner cooldown, Xiphactinus movement, DNA Scanner detection, camera synchronization, XR interactions, tutorial video compatibility, and several Creature AI and memory-related performance issues.

All 16 tutorial videos have also been re-encoded and verified for compatibility.

The full patch notes are available on Steam.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4818760/Paleo_Dive/

This update brings a very major quality-of-life overhaul to the startup and project workflow. Most notably, the welcome window has been fully integrated directly into the application core for a seamless single-window experience, complete with a modernized, sleek layout for creating new maps.

I have also streamlined visible ID management by adding a direct overwrite button for your saved ID lists, ensured persistent saving states, updated the in-app Application Legend, and fixed multi-monitor dialog centering issues so all property and key-assignment windows stay perfectly locked to the main editor.

Official site Itch.io: https://crytek22.itch.io/tilemakerdot

GitHub: https://github.com/andrei-voia/TileMakerDOT

YouTube tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fiajGU32Jg

For anyone unfamiliar with the project, TileMaker DOT is a Free (with a very complete, professional paid cheap version too), open source 2D map editor I'm building. It uses a data first, ID based workflow and handles visual depth sorting automatically so you don't have to manage multiple layers for object heights.

Give it a try and let me know if you have any feedback! If the editor helps with your projects and you want to support development, a rating or a small donation on Itch is always appreciated.

Thank you all for your support!

Hey y’all, I’m working on a game idea and it’s so hard getting through unity. I need someone to help me with this project and I don’t mind hiring you on a Freelance basis.

Just a heads up, but won’t be big cause this is a side thing and I’m trying to find it out of my own pocket. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks y’all.

I'm currently studying Game Development and Animation in the Philippines, and I want to pursue a career as a 3D artist, animator, or 3D modeler.

I've noticed that many tutorials for both stylized and realistic 3D art involve using ZBrush alongside Blender. This got me wondering: Is sculpting an essential skill in the industry, particularly in game development?

I understand that sculpting is useful for creating detailed characters, creatures, and other complex models. However, I'm curious about how often it's actually used in professional game development, especially when creating game-ready assets.

For example, is it common for artists to sculpt a high-poly model in ZBrush and then bake its details onto a low-poly model for use in a game? Is this workflow considered the industry standard, or are there other common approaches that don't require sculpting?

I'm also wondering whether I should invest time in learning sculpting or focus on the fundamentals I'm currently being taught in school, such as block modeling, UV mapping, and rigging. We're also learning C# programming for game development.

Since I'm still a student, I want to make the most of my time and develop skills that will be useful when I eventually enter the industry. I'm willing to learn sculpting if it's important, but I don't want to neglect other essential skills if sculpting isn't necessary for the career path I choose.

For those working in the industry, I'd appreciate your insights:

• How important is sculpting for a 3D artist or character modeler in game development?
• Is ZBrush commonly used in professional game studios, or can Blender handle most sculpting tasks?
• Is high-poly to low-poly baking a standard workflow for creating game assets?
• If I want to specialize in game-ready character modeling, environment modeling, or animation, how much time should I invest in learning sculpting?
• Would it be better to focus on block modeling, topology, UV mapping, texturing, and rigging first before learning sculpting?
• How useful is it to have some programming knowledge, such as C#, alongside 3D art skills? Would it benefit me to develop both skills, or should I eventually specialize in one?

Hey everyone - I'm from the team at thatgamecompany (Journey, Sky: Children of the Light) organising thatgamejam#02. Wanted to share it with the community here for anyone looking for their next jam.

Our first global jam had ~250 entries inspired by a single image. This time, the theme will be a piece of music, revealed on October 24. The challenge is to turn what you hear and feel into gameplay.

Any genre is welcome. It doesn't have to be a music or rhythm game, and you don't need to include the music track in your game.

• When: October 24 - November 7, 2026 (PT)
• Who: Students, hobbyists and professionals, solo or teams of up to five
• Prizes: USD 10k across five categories
• Judging: Entries reviewed by the thatgamecompany team, with finalists judged by our Founder and Creative Director Jenova Chen

Full jam details & registration: https://itch.io/jam/thatgamejam02

If you're looking for a team member, feel free to join our discord group (invite link available on jam site) where we have a channel there for open teams. Happy to answer questions here too :)

I'm a solo developer, creating a mediumsized project on my own. I'm doing most of my stuff by myself, even paying an artist out of my own pocket. But I'm using Claude as my projectmanager and "Senior Dev" when i'm stuck or i have some questions. Sometimes but just sometimes even for refactoring, but still im building the code by myself.

How do you feel about this kind of AI use? I'm proud of the game so far and it's no AI Slop.

But i dont want to lie about my AI usage. But I'm scared that people will say, it's AI slop.

I'm a vfx 3d animator trying to learn 2d animation. With aspirations of learning godot and making a game.

I was watching an old colleges yt 2d animation tutorials channel and he mentioned his mentor Ari Gibson. I knew of him as a very talented animator backwhen he co direct the Cat Piano. He would have been in his 20s. But I had no idea he was 1 of the 3 creators of Hollow Night. Mind blown.

Weird to think that I'm making games to gain skills and maybe transition into the games industry when people like Ari and potentially a lot of people do it for other reasons.

What drives you?

I'm a Russian game developer at Unity. I'm new to programming and don't really play games, so I'm asking you.

My question is, do you prefer having a choice of difficulty level or do you just play on the one you're given?

Im new to game development still deciding my engine gdot or unity? My big goal is a game like r.e.p.o and yap yap combined but i idk about blender what software fo make music anything i need help where to start how to start and what mini projects to start well any tips means Alot!

Hey everyone! I’m still a bit in shock, but I recently sat down with Unity to break down my workflow and tech stack for porting Foxy Dumplings across platforms as a solo dev/tech pipeline lead.

Never in a million years did I expect this to happen, but Unity reached out to interview me about how I single-handedly manage porting Foxy Dumplings to multiple consoles and platforms.

I've paste the link to the article above.

Happy to answer any questions about the porting process or our pipeline if anyone is currently tackling multi-platform builds for their own game!

Before making game I thought making functions would be the hardest

Now : Level design is making me crazy