aidancode Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 For a very long time, Klei has been releasing content in story arcs, alongside character reworks. So assuming this formula continues, what's next? What will the next major gameplay innovation be after postgame rifts and an explorable ocean? What will Klei do to make people complain about character balance more than skill trees? This is all baseless speculation of course 1 Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/169935-so-uh-what-next/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikki Darks Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 1 minute ago, aidancode said: For a very long time, Klei has been releasing content in story arcs, alongside character reworks. So assuming this formula continues, what's next? What will the next major gameplay innovation be after postgame rifts and an explorable ocean? What will Klei do to make people complain about character balance more than skill trees? This is all baseless speculation of course I am really hoping that Klei will start focusing on polishing outdated mechanics (maybe smth like cooking, give it the farming treatment) or outdated world gen (new biomes, old biomes updated to be more interesting). What I'd like to see is (personally): Cooking overhaul to make it more interesting Old biomes like the savannah or second decidious biome getting a spiffy update Caves getting their filler biomes updated Maybe taking a look at the insulation items that currently aren't worth EVER making (floral shirt for example) Just overall updating the game's outdated aspects! 12 Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/169935-so-uh-what-next/#findComment-1852836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidancode Posted March 2 Author Share Posted March 2 4 hours ago, Nikki Darks said: Old biomes like the savannah or second decidious biome getting a spiffy update Caves getting their filler biomes updated My dream in DST is to have good reason to base in every overworld biome. Right now I only really feel that about the living in the two deserts, living near the swamp or killer bee biome, and all of the context sensitive locations based on where cave holes and wormholes happen to be. 3 Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/169935-so-uh-what-next/#findComment-1852846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwaik Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Just add the single player content that's missing (and adjust for balance so it's not pointless and redundant) 1 Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/169935-so-uh-what-next/#findComment-1852851 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-met Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 pointless to ponder what's next when Klei is still overwhelmed by skill trees and rifts 1 1 1 Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/169935-so-uh-what-next/#findComment-1852872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkShark Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 I'm hoping things will slow down a bit and we aren't as focused on high quality mega big updates. I think the game has only gotten bigger and bigger but so has expectations for updates as well. I would like it if we returned to the previous smaller content updates for a while to catch our breath for both us and klei and potentially go back to the previous schedule. At least for a bit. After skill trees and Arc maybe. and go back to some of the roots the game could use here and there. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/169935-so-uh-what-next/#findComment-1852874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seero Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 charlie boss fight is inevitable imo, the shadows lack a scion equivalent, and I can only think of her as being scion's counterpart. anyone else agree? 1 1 Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/169935-so-uh-what-next/#findComment-1852875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ev1l Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 41 minutes ago, Seero said: charlie boss fight is inevitable imo, the shadows lack a scion equivalent, and I can only think of her as being scion's counterpart. anyone else agree? Lowkey we never see Fuelweaver dying, we only see Charlie tying him up and taking him to god knows where. So fw2 is a possibility. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/169935-so-uh-what-next/#findComment-1852881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakepeng99 Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 16 hours ago, Nikki Darks said: I am really hoping that Klei will start focusing on polishing outdated mechanics (maybe smth like cooking, give it the farming treatment) or outdated world gen (new biomes, old biomes updated to be more interesting). What I'd like to see is (personally): Cooking overhaul to make it more interesting Old biomes like the savannah or second decidious biome getting a spiffy update Caves getting their filler biomes updated Maybe taking a look at the insulation items that currently aren't worth EVER making (floral shirt for example) Just overall updating the game's outdated aspects! Cooking is fine. Not everything needs to be big and complicated. Also, it would be extremely controversial since its a major mechanic we always use. I agree with the rest. 1 hour ago, Ev1l said: Lowkey we never see Fuelweaver dying, we only see Charlie tying him up and taking him to god knows where. So fw2 is a possibility. Thats him dying. He drops his body parts. 1 Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/169935-so-uh-what-next/#findComment-1852892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-met Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 5 hours ago, Seero said: charlie boss fight is inevitable imo, the shadows lack a scion equivalent, and I can only think of her as being scion's counterpart. anyone else agree? 2 1 Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/169935-so-uh-what-next/#findComment-1852899 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naifxoxo Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 (edited) On 3/2/2026 at 6:21 PM, Seero said: charlie boss fight is inevitable imo, the shadows lack a scion equivalent, and I can only think of her as being scion's counterpart. anyone else agree? trust me u don't wanna fight a shadow scion that does million planar dmg and be forced to fight him in darkness using lanterns would be a horror movies Edited March 4 by Naifxoxo 1 Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/169935-so-uh-what-next/#findComment-1853039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seero Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 1 hour ago, Naifxoxo said: trust me u don't wanna fight a shadow scion that does million planar dmg and be forced to fight him in darkness using lanterns would be a horror movies have you ever fought and beat warbot and scion in a legitimate survival world? 2 1 Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/169935-so-uh-what-next/#findComment-1853046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naifxoxo Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 4 hours ago, Seero said: have you ever fought and beat warbot and scion in a legitimate survival world? i mean we dont know they might make it so that the next shadow boss has something similar to the shadow hands, removing dwarf stars and campfires, forces u to fight in complete darkness Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/169935-so-uh-what-next/#findComment-1853062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seero Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 4 hours ago, Naifxoxo said: i mean we dont know they might make it so that the next shadow boss has something similar to the shadow hands, removing dwarf stars and campfires, forces u to fight in complete darkness answer the question 4 Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/169935-so-uh-what-next/#findComment-1853087 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DegenerateFurry Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 6 hours ago, Naifxoxo said: i mean we dont know they might make it so that the next shadow boss has something similar to the shadow hands, removing dwarf stars and campfires, forces u to fight in complete darkness What about lanterns, jubilanterns, shroomlights, glowberry mousse, and magiluminescence? Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/169935-so-uh-what-next/#findComment-1853091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naifxoxo Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 1 hour ago, DegenerateFurry said: What about lanterns, jubilanterns, shroomlights, glowberry mousse, and magiluminescence? thats what i said , what if the boss forces u to use these light sources in the fight Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/169935-so-uh-what-next/#findComment-1853097 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DegenerateFurry Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 1 hour ago, Naifxoxo said: thats what i said , what if the boss forces u to use these light sources in the fight That's... not what you said, though? 9 hours ago, Naifxoxo said: i mean we dont know they might make it so that the next shadow boss has something similar to the shadow hands, removing dwarf stars and campfires, forces u to fight in complete darkness Kinda the opposite. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/169935-so-uh-what-next/#findComment-1853103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naifxoxo Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 7 hours ago, DegenerateFurry said: That's... not what you said, though? Kinda the opposite. u didnt read i think Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/169935-so-uh-what-next/#findComment-1853134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DegenerateFurry Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 (edited) 4 hours ago, Naifxoxo said: u didnt read i think I dunno man, I highlighted the bit where you said "forces you to fight in complete darkness" instead of "forces you to use non-traditional light sources". Those sound pretty different to me. Edited March 5 by DegenerateFurry Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/169935-so-uh-what-next/#findComment-1853155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike23Ua Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 33 minutes ago, DegenerateFurry said: I dunno man, I highlighted the bit where you said "forces you to fight in complete darkness" instead of "forces you to use non-traditional light sources". Those sound pretty different to me. Hahaha rofl, I would literally just build boat masts and upgrade them with deck illuminators. Yeah they aren’t as good as more late game options, but they get the job done in all areas of the game except the one area they should have been designed to: Seeing to drive a damn boat at night without smashing into stuff. 1 Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/169935-so-uh-what-next/#findComment-1853157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi. Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 On 3/2/2026 at 11:04 AM, Ev1l said: So fw2 is a possibility. I hope this doesn't happen. And if it does make it like the celestial revenant, I want a unique shadow boss. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/169935-so-uh-what-next/#findComment-1853200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakepeng99 Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 On 3/5/2026 at 3:43 AM, Seero said: answer the question @Naifxoxo answer the question 💔 I guess you never tried fighting him. 1 Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/169935-so-uh-what-next/#findComment-1853225 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seero Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 8 hours ago, Jakepeng99 said: @Naifxoxo answer the question 💔 I guess you never tried fighting him. Honestly I don't think he has, regardless if he did or not everything he's saying is coming out of his rear end it's childish hyperbole. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/169935-so-uh-what-next/#findComment-1853252 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naifxoxo Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 21 hours ago, DegenerateFurry said: I dunno man, I highlighted the bit where you said "forces you to fight in complete darkness" instead of "forces you to use non-traditional light sources". Those sound pretty different to me. i did mention that it forces u to drop lantern and fight , Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/169935-so-uh-what-next/#findComment-1853261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordeMao Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 They said there's going to be a script this year, but when? ;-; 1 Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/169935-so-uh-what-next/#findComment-1853283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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