Making of Thronefall: Final Devlog

[@JonasTyroller]

Thanks for all the support y'all! It was a pleasure.

[@Ibadullah]

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[@LeonardBaker-tr4kc]

It really has been. See you out there. Take as much time as you need; you deserve the break. Well done--with everything.

[@QKsilver58]

You're amazing Jonas! These devlogs are a wonderful look into indie dev, and a huge inspiration for people like me who love gaming and also dream of creating their own experiences. I'm trying to learn Unreal as a solo dev, and although It's always hard and often confusing, videos like yours drive my passion even further, and I'm very grateful for that. Huge W game and channel, I can't wait to see what new projects and ideas you come up with! Personally, I'd love to see you take a simple PvP multiplayer game and really dive into how you solved all the intricate networking / programming quirks of multiplayer. Anyway, much love, respect, and admiration - a happy fan and hopefully one day, peer :)

[@WespaVesaAijala]

When porting to mobile?

[@tianhouzhang6492]

My friends and I hoped you would release a multiplayer feature, but I'm glad you did it.😆

[@ErikBod]

Jonas has the nicest way of editing his videos the perfect balance between life, humor and game development is perfect the only thing I wish for is that the moments of life to breathe a bit more. But I get that's not for everyone.

[@RobinClower]

You might be interested in Thinmatrix. His videos have the absolute chillest vibes of him cooking, watering plants, going for walks with his dog, etc

[@JonasTyroller]

Yeah, I think you are right. It takes a lot of courage to let something breathe cause if it's poorly executed half of your audience is gone. Haha. :D

[@ErikBod]

@@JonasTyroller true true

[@ErikBod]

He has good vids but, he's lacking Jonas' humor and charm

[@Wishbone_Games]

I really admire how honest this devlog is, and its really nice to see how healthy your approach towards your work and hobbies is. I hope you enjoy your break, and congratulations on everything. You're a huge insipiration for a lot of people

[@diamondshark4878]

BANANA? u cant escape from me

[@amongryzh]

Congrats on the release! 🎉

[@JonasTyroller]

Thank you!

[@ConBomb]

I just wanted to come in here and congratulate you on the completion of Thronefall! Thank you for the motivation you bring. You were part of what inspired me to start game development, and now my first Steam game is releasing in 2 months!

[@JonasTyroller]

Ey, that's awesome! Best of luck with the release!!

[@thomasbrush]

Congrats bro. You are a huge inspiration!

[@TheShelfman]

Congrats on 1.0! It's been an absolute blast following along with this adventure. You guys can be incredibly proud of what you've achieved. Enjoy a well-deserved break, I'm excited to see what will come next!

[@JonasTyroller]

Thank you, thank you!! :)

[@Siiimon_]

i love how there is a lot of the style of the older videos in this one. makes it actualy nostalgic in a way. also remindet me how i first came across Jonas old german channel and then also wanted to start making games

[@JonasTyroller]

Oh, you've been here for a while. Nice!

[@ThomasStewartDev]

You're easily the best game dev KZbinr out there. It's been awesome following this journey.

[@Greedable]

Congrats on the 1.0 release 🎉🎉

[@JonasTyroller]

Thanks a ton!

[@JosepPi]

Jonas, when you started this dev vlog series, I was doing my little side project to have a better portfolio to look for a programming job. I got inspired in some of the things you implemented in thronefall. Today, we are 10 people working on that little project. It has become a monster of a project (and maybe should reconsider the scope...) and I can't really thank you enough for making these videos and being part of this devlog series along with the already awesome game you created. I wish you all the success in your future endeavours. You totally deserve it. The more I spend time with my current game, the more I respect your work. Making games is hard and only people who have tried really understands the true weight of this statement. Keep being awesome!

[@JonasTyroller]

Cooperating in bigger teams is also a massive challenge so let me just tip my hat back at'ya! Happy to hear you found some inspiration in my work. Much appreciated!! :)

[@herbert9039]

Enjoy your break! Some words of gratitude: For me your channel is the most valuable game design resource out there - I know of no other indie game dev channel with a better track record of creating successful games that rely on fun gameplay. This really backs up your insights. I also appreciate your calm and honest vibe, it makes the points you make that much more valuable. :)

[@AgsmaJustAgsma]

Another chapter closed, another project completed. Congrats, Jonas. Your perseverance inspires everyone to finish their own passion projects.

[@Pontypants]

Big! 🥳🥳🥳

[@JonasTyroller]

Thank you!

[@superprocz]

You two are absolute legends!!

[@stickguy9109]

Bro definitely cooking something up behind the scenes.

[@Jabrils]

super congrats to yall for yet another great release 🎉🎉🎉

[@Krogren]

I absolutely loved playing Thronefall! It's a coincidence I found this video on youtube, I had purchased Thronefall a little while back after launch by browsing steam. I'm very excited to watch through your videos to see how it was made. One of my favorite games of 2024. Thank you for sharing your journey!

[@souporwormgaming]

Congratulations! I look forward to seeing whatever is next, once again.

[@Charizard1976]

when i was starting out doing coding, i found your 2nd will you snail video and i was like "That is so cool" and started to motivate me to make more! Thx for sticking around for me to keep going :)

[@BronsonBragg]

Overwhelmingly Positive reviews, Jonas!! I'm so happy for you!!! Nearly 15k reviews on the day of release. Friggin' amazing work.

[@Aarimous]

Your content is always inspiring and down to earth. Congrats on the launch and good luck with wherever you take your life next. Cheers!

[@nachtfuchs7711]

Can't wait for your next project. Your fresh Ideas are so interesting to me. But for now enjoy your well deserved break while I enjoy your well made game😊

[@nachtfuchs7711]

Also I wanna add: I played the game last when it was a demo on steam. It was already great back then but it improved soo much, great job🎉

[@realgeometron3650]

From Devlog 0 to This one, can't believe it's been three years, Congrats and see you in the next one Jonas!

[@sakiskid]

Yay I love these! And I loved the recent stream. Thank you for being an inspiration! Mark my words I will make a hit game using the strategies you outline in your videos. Cheers!

[@JonasTyroller]

I hope so. Best of luck!

[@KongKvist]

Wow what a great devlog journey from start to the end. Good job (:

[@qww-ub5vu]

SO PROUD FOR YOU! I just want you to know that you've got me into game dev and now I have a community of over 1000 people supporting my journey. Thank you so much, can't wait for the next adventure :)

[@JonasTyroller]

Ey! That's awesome! Congrats!

[@razoredge198]

Honestly. Your videos are such a breath of fresh air. Your rationale with logic and emotional/mental understanding are inspirational. You never seem too much like a robot or too stuck in your own head. Your general view on design I feel you apply to most aspects of life and it's such a good process. Anyways, thanks for sharing -your channel feels more like charity for us viewers tbh. Can definitely see the time you put into it and thanks :)

[@Ironroc]

What a beautiful send off to a wonderful devlog and game. I'm beyond stoked for you after watching your work for years and years now. May your next adventure bring you all the good fortune you could hope for, thanks for the journey, Jonas!

[@JonasTyroller]

Appreciate it, thank you!! :)

[@code4broke]

Can't wait to make a devlog of my own like this, years from now. Congrats on 1.0, Jonas.

[@sparkestic1238]

Man what a journey! One of the best cards game ever!

[@LanyardGames]

Congratulations Jonas! It was a joy to follow your development journey from start to finish.

[@myk3l9675]

I like the "people kept doing what we dont like, so we decided to literally pay them not to" lol. Genius!

[@Zettabit7]

Congrats on the release! Your hard work and resulting success are such an inspiration.

[@JoeTheis]

You've been a major inspiration to me starting my own journey. Take whatever time you need, but looking forward to following whatever project you undertake next!

[@Lioni177]

Appreciate all the hard work Jonas and team, thanks for bringing us along on all the game dev journeys!

[@3bomb]

Good work Jonas. Don't forget that things are just beginning for you!

[@atahan-youtube]

This video was awesome! It fills me with hope as I keep working on my own game. Thank you

[@Skeffles]

Wow I cannot believe it's been 3 years! Amazing work on the game all round. All the levels you showed off in this video look fantastic and I hope it does well. Good luck on your next venture!

[@azzaeuh]

Congrats on making it to the end! You're a big inspiration for me!

[@quinnster298]

Been following this project from the beginning and it’s incredible how far its come. Super inspiring and amazing work!

[@GameMakerEngine]

💪 Congrats on your release, we love Thronefall! Great devlog too.

[@mondei1]

Jonas, I've been watching your channel for a long time now and you inspired me to start my own game dev journey some time ago. I even took part in the Wowie! Jam 3.0 (btw, when's the next one? 🥺) and built my first "real" game ever. Seeing you like this, happy to have finished another project, makes me really happy too. Take a break, enjoy life and once recharged, come back stronger than ever ♥

[@Rhomita]

Congrats on the launch! I can't wait to see your next project! 💪

[@FRareDom]

ive been here since the first devlog and its crazy to see the amount of progress u put into developing the game, congrats on the release jonas!

[@arsk95]

UR of the OG's bro and a GOAT

[@Azalea23Horde]

Favorite game! Followed this dev log before the game was released. This motivated me begin developing my game, though with less progress than yours.

[@facelessanon]

Hey, Jonas. I'm a solo dev who's struggling to keep up with my games and consistently creating devlogs (on another channel) because of time constraints, and seeing this final devlog made me inspired to work on my games so that I can build an audience and following just like yours. Keep up the good work, Jonas.

[@hergggoor]

Beautiful journey! Its crazy how far you have come! Hope you get some well deserved rest!

[@ianjameshouse]

Thanks for making all of these Jonas. Absolutely loved Thronefall and look forward to seeing your next project and hope you have a great break!

[@mmendoza711]

Loved hearing about your story. I've been watching since your early prototypes for Thronefall. Fun game. Thanks for your work and sharing your journey

[@giles1222]

Hi Jonas, I just want to say that I've really enjoyed following this development, and it has inspired me to take on this journey for myself (with zero exp). I purchased the game a while back and will have to now pick it up and play it! I'm sure it will be a blast; I look forward to your future developments.

[@JonasTyroller]

Ah, that's wonderful. Hope you enjoy (both the game and your game dev journey)! :)

[@ZeepANation]

I can't wait to get my hands on this and start releasing some videos! Your game is Overwhelmingly Positive with 15,000 reviews, congrats on the release!!

[@joyfulfishman5445]

Wow, you guys have done incredible work! I'm blown away by what you've accomplished, and I just want to say congratulations on all of your hard work paying off, you deserve all of this success and more!

[@Lathanoboy]

just watched this for like the fifth time, so inspiring. leaving my soul crushing day job to do what you are doing would be a dream come true. one day I will get there.

[@SunnyJCR]

I just discovered and purchased Thronefall yesterday. There have been a few games throughout the last decade that've been stark reminders. Proof that passionate developers who take pride in their work strive for quality do still exist. Thronefall is fantastic and certainly earned its place on that list. Thank you for crafting such a wonderful game.

[@Szystedt]

I really enjoyed this style of video, very calming yet engaging anyway! I hope you do another video talking about how your game launch went, would be very interesting to hear about different it was first launching it as early access, how much you did for marketing, split profits and such. The one about WYS is one of my favourite videos you've made, and this time it seems that your game was even more of a success! Anyway, enjoy your break-you deserve it. I'll be looking forward to whenever you come back for another adventure! 💛

[@rn5810]

Well done! Was with you from early steam days, loved every moment of it

[@FloWritesCode]

Very random, but thanks a ton for sharing your YT stats. It made me feel a lot better about my channel, which I've neglected over the past months. "SO let's just not do that" regarding fulltime YT is also a great statement. I decided to look at it like that as well. Good luck with the rest of the year and enjoy your break

[@JonasTyroller]

You're welcome. Happy to hear that. All the best!!!

[@Blargis3d]

Congrats Jonas!! Your videos have always been an inspiration, it’s awesome to see this project hit the finish line. Enjoy your time off!

[@ariamohebi]

Your game is amazing!!! Well done!! ❤❤

[@benbasss]

It's funny to recognize the maps while you are building them during the devlog. Love the game, it's super clean.

[@rooktvfamily]

"As a fellow game developer, I’m genuinely in awe of how perfectly Tronefall turned out! The attention to detail and polish is truly inspiring. Huge congrats to You-amazing work!"

[@zubairhasan9434]

I started watching this guy back in 2020 during pandemic which motivated me to go with game dev and programming albeit as a hobby. Although life’s been busy with uni and other stuff lately but still it’s good to see Jonas making new videos and projects take me back in that time.

[@muhammadiqbalnur82]

i like this vlog, showing how dedicated you were on ur project!

[@GamesBySaul]

Congratulations with everything! Hope you enjoy your well deserved break!

[@isto_inc]

Loved every video in this series. Great job

[@JonasTyroller]

which game idea won the vote? 👀

[@isto_inc]

@@JonasTyroller we’ll be revealing it in almost exactly one month! 😊

[@2_Elliot]

Much love man. So glad to see you 'hit it big', you deserve the success! Please take a well deserved break!

[@MostafaNassar]

congrats ! you really deserve a break :). Can't wait to see what you start after vacation ! enjoy it to the max

[@subjectnamehere-]

While Thronefall isn't really for me, I can still sit down and enjoy it from time to time. Thanks for making it, Jonas.

[@JulianvonBibra]

Amazing, i followed the game from the beginning. Incredible. really, you can be so proud. Massive success :)

[@CT808]

I just bought this game. It's fantastic. Congrats on its release! Can't wait to see what the future holds for you!

[@Unga_Bunga]

"Final" This is so saaad. I've been rewatching these every now and then. Love the Thronefall devlog so much. :D

[@JonasTyroller]

Everything has a beginning and an end. Alpha and omega.

[@Unga_Bunga]

​​​@@JonasTyroller Will there be a devlog even for the next title/s perhaps? :D I'd honestly even pay for it. It's both educational and entertaining.

[@sleepysnowpoff]

Im happy for you, congrats on finishing your game! Also im very happy that you are focusing more on your life and yourself. All the love

[@clifforderskineart]

Big Congrats to your team on your succesful launch

[@bran_donk]

Congrats! Thanks for making these videos. I enjoy hearing your perspective.

[@JonasTyroller]

And thank you for watching along. Appreciate it.

[@ReaperCH90]

Thank you for making the game, thank you for your videos and have a nice break.

[@drekex6767]

You did an amazing job working on Thronefall! I've been making my own Tower Defense and I notice your game on Steam around the time I made my demo. Your game seems to be shaping up to be a great hit!

[@HunterLawson_GameDev]

The simulated video click through got me lol. Great work on Thronefall! I'm excited to see what you make next!

[@JonasTyroller]

Haha, thank you!

[@HotNogginStudios]

Thanks Jonas for sharing your journey! This was a great video for the game's release. You're a real inspiration. Enjoy your well-deserved break. :D

[@cloogshicer]

The walk through your daily life was so fun! Super relatable.

[@HPA97]

Congrats! I really enjoyed this game especially with the 1.0 release!

[@SuperDutchrutter]

Thronefall is great, huge congrats to you guys. Enjoy your break & the fruits of your labors.

[@paul-e5t]

Going from the early prototyping videos, and ending up here has been quite the journey. Thank you!

[@JonasTyroller]

Thanks for following along. :)

[@darthbill15]

Your note on youtube revenue - have you also factored it in how much of your channel video views have translated to actual sales. I know there isn't really a way to accurately quantify it, but I can at least state that this final devlog video (the first time I have ever been exposed to your game) transleted to an immediate purchase from me. Fantastic work on the channel, excited to give the game a go. Congratulations on 1.0 launch!

[@Hooorse]

9:19 - 12:27 felt like a "Will you Snail" dev log in the good old days. 😍 But I probably shouldn't have that kind of attachement to a random channel on KZbin. Also loved the rest of the video because it kind of resonates with me in my current state in life. Alles Gute. ❤

[@farfi55]

Congratulation on the release, game looks great and deserve the success it had 🎉

[@marceldefaire8767]

Loved the devlog series. Keep it going Jonas!

[@alfaplayer318]

thanks for all the amazing content, and hopefully after a good long break you will come back

[@darkbf8493]

Good luck on your new journeys. It is always great to seek some new challenges I think.

[@thursday_concerns]

Glad you’re getting some well deserved rest!! I’ll be eagerly waiting your return

[@bjornterlegard]

It's been a wild ride. You really did something impressive. Im glad you take some time off to recalibrate and maybe spawn some kids :D

[@Alexarr]

I played the game in early access with no Idea that you were behind it ! Amazing game !

[@EchoingVision]

YESSSSSSS I love this game so much im so excited!! Congrats on 1.0!!

[@JonasTyroller]

Thank you, thank you!! :)

[@Theposhestcat]

Its finally done? Cant wait to play it. I hope you really enjoyed working on it Jonas :D

[@DePistolero]

Didn't know you made thronefall.. great effort, very nice game, congratz... !!!A collosal success for an indie!!!! I bought that game few months ago for the reference and the feel :) and I liked it... Fellow dev here, congrats once again.

[@JonasTyroller]

Oh, that's always great to hear that people discover my games before me. Wonderful!! Thanks for the kind words. All the best to you as well!

[@godottutorials7854]

i cant wait to see more devog videos on new concepts!

[@Listoric]

Enjoy your time off and we'll all look forward to your next endevour.

[@JonasTyroller]

Thank you!

[@contentatogames]

Congratulations man. A lot of other KZbinrs and commenters are constantly calling you out as a model for how to do the indie thing. It's deserved.

[@ItzTheFury]

That comparison from the prototype to the end is amazing :D

[@irsy5892]

0:37 - Oh my, I am sititing EXACTLY like this right now as I am watching this, I do it with the left foot though. Glad people also do weird poses sometimes. Anyway, congratulations! 🥳🎉

[@Oelsania]

I don't understand, how many people were involved creating this state-of-the-art game? Amazing!