The Cold Static

Third-person survival adventure game set in a snowy 1980s America.
Cold. Quiet. In development.
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[The Cold Static @TheColdStatic]

1980s. America. Silence.
Something in the static is watching you.
DON’T FREEZE. DON’T LISTEN.

Inspired by The Long Dark and the analog dreams of Simon Stålenhag.

More coming soon..
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[The Cold Static @TheColdStatic]

@chloeworthyart Love this!

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The Cold Static will feature character customization. 👕👖👢

Find, wear, and customize your gear to withstand the brutal snow.

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[The Cold Static @TheColdStatic]

@nexindie Reminds me of that old Lucky Luke game I used to play when I was a kid.

[The Cold Static @TheColdStatic]

Just getting started is always the hardest part.

When I look back at how far I've come, it makes me believe I can finish this 🤞
(still WIP)

[David - Nostalgic Realms - Lair of the Leviathan @nostalgicrealms]

This is a message I can really get behind!

Sometimes starting and actually believing you will get there one day can be the hardest part.

[The Cold Static @TheColdStatic]

🧑‍💻 One of the pros of working on a game as a solo dev is if you get tired of coding, you can work on your graphics & models for a while :)

[The Cold Static @TheColdStatic]

@clemmygames Worked on some interiors today for my game.

Also started this account some days ago & preparing more WIP and hopefully get some attention 🤞

[The Cold Static @TheColdStatic]

📷 A before & after shot of a house interior.
Still mid-production and not final look.

Have to learn more about lumen to get the best out of it.
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[The Cold Static @TheColdStatic]

Added drag & drop to the backpack system. Now you can drag and place your items around you. Still a bit buggy though.

I've got some exciting ideas to make better use of this mechanic.
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[The Cold Static @TheColdStatic]

@roadtovostok His voice matches his vibe haha, good one.

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Early concept of the backpack/inventory system for The Cold Static 🎒
Inspired by the brilliant system in Cairn, which I loved for how physical and grounded it felt.

Still rough, but I'm exploring a similar approach - spatial and survival-focused.
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[The Cold Static @TheColdStatic]

Hey everyone 👋
This account will document the development of The Cold Static.

I’m a solo dev building it in Unreal Engine 5. It’s still in early development, but I’ll be sharing progress, systems & slowly revealing the story piece by piece.

Thanks for following the journey ❄️

[The Cold Static @TheColdStatic]

@Gimlisaberi Thanks dude

[The Cold Static @TheColdStatic]

1980s. America. Silence.
Something in the static is watching you.
DON’T FREEZE. DON’T LISTEN.

Inspired by The Long Dark and the analog dreams of Simon Stålenhag.

More coming soon..
#gamedev #indiedev #survivalgame #UE5