The Forever Winter Closed Beta Clip Mix Pt. 1

[@jonnylockjaw]

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[@x0rZ15t]

It's like STALKER, except you are in hell

[@jonnylockjaw]

Super Stalker

[@bloodraven8020]

Stalker, renegade mode. You hope nobody from an actual faction notices you.

[@jonnylockjaw]

Thats basically how I am playing it yea

[@ColonelZoren]

It's like STALKER, but you are the Bandits.

[@potatoinashoe9495]

I really hope they fix the pathing/collision on the Harvesters. The fact they're more humanlike should mean they should be more flexible and can squeeze through spaces more easily than the gundam style weapons platforms.

[@jonnylockjaw]

This is actually a good point and I am sure the animations are work in progress for this.

[@edisonmc049]

You should join the cult

[@margotrosendorn6371]

That's likely in development. I imagine the animations/physics/etc are tricky

[@aarongoleman]

It is really early so it will get better

[@CloseingStraw97]

It looks raw, but jesus fuck does it look good.

[@jonnylockjaw]

It needs a decent amount of technical work but it is super fun

[@thebigenchilada678]

@@jonnylockjawis this a Beta or pre alpha? If it’s a beta… buddy this is the game, this is the finished product lmao.

[@jonnylockjaw]

@@thebigenchilada678 This was a closed beta for a game with no posted release date or previous public testing to my knowledge so who knows really

[@Aceborn-Gaming]

@@thebigenchilada678 you should have seen Rust when it came out to Early Access, it was nothing like it is today, this game can also become a lot more polished, hopefully the devs are behind it for a long time.

[@cellP8]

When a game is truly fun and exciting to play the rest does not matter…

[@802Garage]

IDK why, but I wasn't expecting the scale and atmosphere to be this impressive. If they can get all the physics/server sync running smoother, it will be amazing.

[@jonnylockjaw]

It’s visually impressive - hoping the technical issues can get ironed out to make the whole vision come to life

[@MrSwccguy]

Its a alpha build clown

[@workingZen]

This game so reminds me of actually being in that Animatrix: Second Renaissance but being a scavanger stuck between the war.

[@jonnylockjaw]

It’s a lot of just trying to skirt around larger conflicts that are happening in spite of you

[@cellP8]

Animatrix is actually one of the inspirations for this master piece

[@beefcheekz3845]

Super excited for this game! Really need a good change in a game style

[@jonnylockjaw]

I believe it will deliver thats for sure.

[@KuyaBanuvski]

I do hope they add variation to the robot grunts at 1:21. It's already quite intimidating, with the way they run and the grim atmosphere, that you get the feeling of blaring alarms going off as they head for you but the immersion cuts off when they just stand in front of the player for 2 seconds without attacking. It would be good if they lunged at you or something, just so you also get the feeling that you need to keep your distance more.

[@jonnylockjaw]

I’m sure everything rn is very much work in progress - the skeleton is there for something spectacular though

[@OneBiasedOpinion]

Since the first sneak peek trailers it’s been pretty obvious that animation is lagging the furthest behind in the development cycle for this game. Honestly I’m not even upset about it, because that means they’re probably prioritizing the actual mechanics that the animations are supposed to be attached to. Dressing the game up is important, but you can’t make it look better than it plays, and the devs seem to understand this.

[@yellowsaurus4895]

​@@OneBiasedOpinion i actually kinda like the jank, i think it has sort of a ps2-era charm to it

[@bardoflyhm]

envy of the year, this guy. I was in every raffle. Oh well, I'm just glad this looks as sick as I hoped

[@jonnylockjaw]

Be happy you did not get to play it - I now have to know what playing it is like and be stepped in anticipation for its release - OR another beta

[@workingZen]

Never mind. When we get a chance, it might be even more pollished (hopefully they a team that listen to feedback)

[@SkyBlackNinja]

​@@workingZenThey probably won't. Their Discord was a completely unhinged weeks before the raffle. I left afterwards because they completely screwed up the first raffle and didn't offer extended time, extra keys, or even apologize for their screwup. If they can't get stuff straightened out then they're going to be a one and done dev team.

[@baldmista1907]

@@SkyBlackNinja Nah all the developers on this game are veterans. Nearly all of them have worked for big games before and decided to band together to make this game. Be happy there’s even a development team willing to make a game like this, because no triple A game studio is gonna make something like this that’s for sure

[@SkyBlackNinja]

@@baldmista1907 Okay? Pretty sure the entire team is Artists with minimal experience in the other departments of game development. Their community managers have almost zero experience with being community managers, the fact that one of them lied to me about several things in discord dms and they two of their three raffles had issues says quite a lot. What really nails it home is that they released an age verification bot an hour before the first raffle, then took nearly 2 hours to fix it after it broke immediately. That along with them not releasing art, snippets of gameplay, etc to hype their closed beta really proves my point.

[@BladeLigerV]

For an early beta it look pretty decent.

[@jonnylockjaw]

It is a lot of fun!

[@vanngocthien]

This feels like something humanity would see during the cybernetic revolt.

[@jonnylockjaw]

It’s def a possibility lol

[@keyabrade1861]

Fucking Terminator zombies dropped from solar-powered B-2s. The atmosphere is incredible

[@jonnylockjaw]

It’s cool af

[@SteamyPipes]

This was awesome! Looking forward to more!

[@jonnylockjaw]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cloroi71826]

Hope they do an open beta after they fix up and improve on some of the feedback when the closed beta ends

[@jonnylockjaw]

I’d imagine they do tbh!

[@PanzerRatten]

This looks way better for a closed beta than I thought it was. Thanks for sharing, man. I'm even more excited for this game now!

[@jonnylockjaw]

Its been surprisingly solid for the most part - I've said it before but the skeleton for what they want is foundationally set and its awesome - jsut some minor technical stuff to iron out

[@Danny05ify]

This is awesome! Thanks for the upload!!

[@jonnylockjaw]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MnemonicHack]

I make it a point not to get exited about games anymore. Not until I actually play them. I've made an exception for Forever Winter. I'm exited like fuck, boi (Although I was really hoping for some character creation and customization beyond the backpacks)

[@jonnylockjaw]

Idk what the plan is for character customization other than the 5 playable that exist (one was available during beta)

[@OrionDawn15]

There’s gonna be cosmetics you can pay for in the future.

[@Lazybonez89]

Looks really good, but i kind of want the cyborgs to run more ferel instead of just default walk animations I think id help with the fear factor

[@jonnylockjaw]

Oh boi, do I have good newes for you in the form of a cyborg enemy that ruins like a dog

[@OneBiasedOpinion]

Animation overall for smaller units seems to be a bit bland atm. If I had to guess, that’ll be an end-of-development touch-up they’ll address once all major issues are dealt with and the game is running smoothly.

[@Kniazz]

Definitely going to play this.

[@DURRYAN]

This looks so good

[@_Jay_Maker_]

Definitely looks early, but holy shit is this game gushing style out of every orifice. The AR you were using didn't seem like it had any noticeable recoil, which is somewhat offputting, given how beefy they sound. Still looks fun and scary as hell, though.

[@jonnylockjaw]

Depends on the guns forsure - IF you full auto the recoil hits like a bus but you can tpa fire it pretty reliably

[@xenolithic9691]

Incredibly pumped to see more of this game.

[@jonnylockjaw]

Stay tuned :)

[@dogishappy0]

Thanks for the gameplay! I've wishlisted this game.

[@jonnylockjaw]

Thanks for the visit

[@nobody4y]

Really like the feel game creates, you're just an insect trying to get by its day while titans duke it out.

[@Bl1tzkn1ght]

Love how your AI buddy is like "HAVE AT THEE FOUL CREATURE!" before getting smoked.

[@MillywiggZ]

Finally! Some gameplay!

[@jonnylockjaw]

Enjoy (:

[@impshade3208]

We’re in the warzone now, boys!

[@margotrosendorn6371]

First time seeing Toothy in-game! :D

[@jonnylockjaw]

He spook

[@kempachikaotic]

Thanks for uploading!

[@jonnylockjaw]

Glad you liked it! Be on the lookout for more ;)

[@kempachikaotic]

@@jonnylockjaw I am!! Question, how did you feel the game? did you had fun?

[@jonnylockjaw]

@@kempachikaotic Its definitley a beta and has some things to patch up but it is so much fun!

[@Nathdood]

This looks so amazing

[@jonnylockjaw]

It is such a good time already. And the best part is it will only get better.

[@mclemonado]

Awesome footage, thanks man. One small thing, the size of the face cam is bit too big. Looks like "person reacts to something"-video other than actual stream (also it might look too big bc it's obscuring character model)

[@jonnylockjaw]

Thanks for the info - this is generally the same output that I use when streaming but I can keep this in mind.

[@munip346]

That mom thing both makes me act up and scared

[@jonnylockjaw]

Sickened yet curious

[@Bramon83]

very different. i like

[@jonnylockjaw]

Its been a blast so far - the concept is awesome as well

[@IRockFiction]

I watched most of these clips in the discord lol. jealous...

[@jonnylockjaw]

That surprises me I hadn’t posted these on discord to avoid self promo lol

[@cedricnash725]

Finally a game where i can spectate A.I truly a sight to see

[@jonnylockjaw]

Certainly one of the things you can do

[@Night_lightful]

that looks so great !

[@jonnylockjaw]

Its a little rough currently but it is so much fun.

[@kdawg2468]

This game looks so bad ass

[@jonnylockjaw]

So pumped

[@alexandercasselman3675]

Damn, this looks brutal as hell! Looking forward to playing it! This kinda reminds me of Warhammer 40k lore, specifically Age of Strife era Terra... maybe a century or two after the start of the Age of Strife. Still lots of advanced tech around but you can see the degradation of it and the cracks in the world getting bigger and bigger. Truly, it is the End Times.👍

[@jonnylockjaw]

Def got vibes from grim dark sources. Tons to like about its visuals

[@alexandercasselman3675]

@@jonnylockjaw Agreed completely! I love games that go into that grim dark world that I think very few dare to go. It really sells the feeling of "you're an ant underneath the feet of warring Titans and you will get crushed if you piss them off or draw their attention. Or by accident". It's something that I've never really seen in gaming.

[@phrozac]

You're like a person experiencing homelessness in Beksinski's Armored Core

[@jonnylockjaw]

It’s very much just you and survive is the objective

[@theworkshopwhisperer.5902]

Hey who beat me to hell? I'm so glad the beta keys are out.

[@jonnylockjaw]

The beta ended a week ago sadly

[@STROOPWAFFELgg]

why is the frame rate so low? im interested in this game but ive noticed all footage ive seen isnt above 50 fps

[@jonnylockjaw]

Poorly optimized beta

[@G-flo]

Big mech fights with explosives kinda lacks impact. I was hoping to see something similar to Helldivers2 where the shockwave of orbitals or nukes knocks you down or flings you across the map. Otherwise looks promising

[@jonnylockjaw]

I’m guessing it’s more beta lack of depth there than intended. I’m sure they want weighty fights between the kaiju lol

[@baconkid8891]

jealous bro... so sick

[@OneBiasedOpinion]

It looks SO janky and I STILL want to play it. That’s how good of a job Fun Dog is doing with this game.

[@jonnylockjaw]

It’s honestly so impressive how everything, even through the technical jank, is shining through. Such a great experience I can’t wait to be able to have another go with a newer build (:

[@phrog4699]

This is probably what it'd be like if a game was set on a death world in 40k

[@jonnylockjaw]

death world earth too

[@OOO_1248]

Can’t waitttt

[@jonnylockjaw]

Once the beta ends im with you, I got to scratch this itch and now I wont be able to until release or another beta

[@catsndogs98]

Hopefully they put in a mode where you can be a side and try to work your way up.

[@jonnylockjaw]

That’d be neat actually

[@kennethkim9866]

LUCKY YOU couldn’t get the beta tickets😔

[@jonnylockjaw]

Condolences - It is a blast I can assure you the game is going to be great

[@kennethkim9866]

@@jonnylockjaw Thats great to hear!

[@pgmleyeetiii1221]

It looks very cool ! How was the optimisation ?

[@jonnylockjaw]

Harsh - hopefully it gets better

[@angryvaultguy]

This game is the definition of game design over graphics

[@jonnylockjaw]

The game def leans hard on its visual style more than anything rn but it was a closed beta so there’s a lot to work on still I’d imagine

[@pilotmanpaul]

Who had the crazy idea of taking an Aircraft Carrier and giving it a set of tracks and cannons?

[@jonnylockjaw]

Idk but bless them for it

[@blofeld2430]

Looks like a great cure for constipation.

[@jonnylockjaw]

lots of shid in pants to be made

[@DantesHQ]

Looks very very rough...

[@jonnylockjaw]

It plays well but was jank - which I can handle. Hoping for better optimization moving forward rapidly

[@muck8669]

YOU ARE TOO EXCITING

[@jonnylockjaw]

Thank

[@kubel83]

I like what I see❤

[@reaps912]

The third-person perspective really sucks a lot of the atmosphere out of the game, but I'm still going to keep an eye on this game as it develops, as I still really enjoy this particular aesthetic. I'm just a little concerned it could devolve into another four-player third-person co-op extraction game, and that would be disappointing considering I feel like this could be something really special. Early days, so let's see where it goes

[@jonnylockjaw]

What do you mean devolve? It already is an up to 4player co-op extraction shooter .

[@reaps912]

damn, what a waste.

[@daneal7500]

This game need more animation and more models for playable characters. Several same dudes is ridiculous.

[@jonnylockjaw]

its been confimred that for the beta they limited the enemy variety and locked every playable character but one

[@speeddemon7678]

whewre can I find the full live stream?

[@jonnylockjaw]

There is not a live stream (at least from me) Devs asked for folks who had access to the closed beta to not stream or create long form video for it. So far it seems like the testers have followed through with that - as have I. I do apologize but I do have more clips to share in the coming days.

[@madmartigan9720]

Hey Johnny, what PC specs did you play this on ?

[@jonnylockjaw]

@@madmartigan9720 4070ti + i7 14700k 🤟🏼

[@madmartigan9720]

@@jonnylockjaw K. Thanks for answering :)

[@OperatorVanta]

Little editing error: You did the "He's gonna shoot the mom?!" clip twice in the video

[@jonnylockjaw]

I noticed that after I posted the video so I am unfortunately rolling with it for the time being. I appreciate you for letting me know :)

[@DB-vl9ob]

I hope they dont fuck up. Plsss. I could be the game of my dreams.

[@bardoflyhm]

I wonder if you can provoke an ai companion into attacking you..

[@jonnylockjaw]

I actually do not know - I will report back when I do tho!

[@emptyarthaus9535]

This game is like 90% *Atmosphere*. I love the visuals.

[@jonnylockjaw]

The atmosphere and lore/world building is why I wanted to play the game too. Turnbs out its also just a good game so I am looking forward for more.

[@dundundada]

do you have to ads to aim?

[@jonnylockjaw]

Yes but there is a toggle for a 3rd person zoom.

[@dundundada]

@@jonnylockjaw oh interesting! Thanks for answering

[@pinkx7090]

Y yuh head Inna the way sir

[@jonnylockjaw]

Look at it

[@gamertater9499]

I could never hope to run this lol

[@jonnylockjaw]

The minimum specs were available to see on steam. They are very much work in progress however r

[@GamesforCykits]

How do i get to play this?

[@jonnylockjaw]

Unfortunately, the closed beta is over so we are all waiting in anguish

[@GrayxVenom0]

Is ther a release date i will play this game 🫡

[@jonnylockjaw]

Nothing as of yet unfortunately

[@phrog4699]

Early Access is September 24th

[@GrayxVenom0]

@@phrog4699 can anyone play it ?

[@jasond.valentine5931]

repeating clips around minute 2 and 4.

[@jonnylockjaw]

Yea that is my bad

[@thathandsomedevil0828]

Are the maps randomly generated?

[@jonnylockjaw]

They are not - the AI enemies are though

[@yocornhb2214]

I hate how small everyone's head is in the player model.

[@jonnylockjaw]

His head do look kinda small when he is wearing his giant trench coat

[@SkyBlackNinja]

Crazy how this is the only KZbin channel I've found with gameplay for FW. Almost like making 1 minute clips of a closed beta isn't really a good idea since theres really not enough context between the smashed clips to understand whats going on. Though that does make me wonder if you had to sign an NDA or not.

[@jonnylockjaw]

No NDA guarantee - I think the context that it is a closed beta makes sense to limit the amount but as far as I am aware the Devs did not outright ban people for posting more than short form stuff they just asked people who partook not to - which I respected.

[@SkyBlackNinja]

@@jonnylockjaw Again, the big issue is that people really have no idea what they're watching. It would be like forcing people who have never played strategy games before to watch random KZbin shorts of Iron Hearts 4. Unless you're into political stuff and strategy games, Iron Hearts 4 is just a jumbled mess. I'm honestly surprised nobody uploaded long form content let alone any content other than you. Really makes me question how many bots and alts got keys just to sell them online

[@jonnylockjaw]

@@SkyBlackNinja I couldn't say but I hear you

[@Raidriar-]

That fps is pretty bad. What are your pc specs?

[@jonnylockjaw]

4070ti - i7 13700k - it’s a beta and def has some performance optimizations to do

[@alexisaranguren]

Is the channel of 2 kids with autism? The game is awsome

[@jonnylockjaw]

🫡

[@elgringofeo9348]

2 thing i want the devs to change though im cool if they leave it, 1st person mode and the guns to look less accurately and go for more of a (whatever)punk style, its like hpow marauders has most guns looking normal but everything is all steampunkish

[@jonnylockjaw]

I tend to agree

[@AncientRylanor69]

ee

[@jonnylockjaw]

aa Sports

[@RoadRunner217]

The game looks rough as hell. Everyone's so positive because of the artstyle, yet the same people have taken down other games for less jank much faster. This all seems really suspicious to me.

[@jonnylockjaw]

It is definitely a beta and it shows - idk about all that but i know people i have interacted with are sold on the concept the devs are saying they are moving for

[@OneBiasedOpinion]

The Day After still lives rent-free in your head, doesn’t it?