Dust Raiders - A UI Designed for Survival - Devlog #05
In the harsh world of Dust Raiders, information is power, and a well-designed user interface (UI) can mean the difference between life and death. Today, we're excited to give you a sneak peek into the UI of Dust Raiders and how it enhances your gameplay experience.
Concept vs the current design
The first version of the UI was created for the trailer when the game was in early development. As the project progressed, our needs evolved. However, this initial design helped establish the general mood, and the final icon design is a natural evolution of that style.
We've refined the icons, but more importantly, we've added clearer and more contextual information around your Caravan.
In the heat of battle, every second counts. That's why we've designed our combat UI to be both informative and unobtrusive. It provides all the crucial information - health, ammunition, enemy positions - without cluttering your screen. The result is a fluid combat experience that lets you focus on the action while making tactical decisions on the fly.
The vehicle part now takes slightly more space to make sure you can see the attack icons, status, health and shield. We have also added red elements on the raider’s armor to make sure to more clearly distinguish them between enemies and foes.
Enclaves - the last prospering settlements
Before driving into the unforgiving desert, you must carefully plan your route. This involves locating optimal enclaves to ensure you can meet demand with goods from nearby settlements.
Each enclave features unique artwork to help you identify its location. The same applies to Points of Interest (POIs) scattered across the map. Just keep in mind that the array of buildings and available services differs between enclaves.
Wasteland Trader
In the world of Dust Raiders, resources are scarce, and trading is crucial for survival. Our focus is to make sure the dynamic supply and demand, resource availability, pricing and your cargo capacity are all quickly glanceable and adjustable at the one view.
On the left side you can see the current stock meter which is the key indicator regarding the needs of the enclave. It takes time to restock and information on the right will help you identify the source of resources and the dedicated supply chains.
Ruthless fleet
Last but not least is the vehicle and weapon crew management. This crucial element ensures you're prepared for any encounters. You'll need to strategically assign your crew to maximize your chances of survival in the unforgiving wasteland.
Your caravan consists of the main vehicle, which has the most customizable slots, including special weapons and up to 2 crew members. The supporting cars have less slots and much more fragile. You can also see your maximum cargo capacity or a set of unused vehicles if you have managed to secure more for your fleet.
And that’s it for today’s devlog!
In the coming updates, we will delve deeper into the other gameplay elements of Dust Raiders. So, keep your engines running, and stay tuned for more exciting news about your favorite post-apocalyptic vehicular combat game. Remember, in Dust Raiders, it's not just about surviving - it's about thriving.
We'll see you in the wastelands.
