- Two Weeks of Progress - 6 September 2026
Tawa: Lost in Time – Two Weeks of ProgressHi everyone!The last two weeks have been very busy on Tawa: Lost in Time. Most of the work has focused on polishing the game, improving Naya and Tawa, fixing technical issues, and preparing the project for its next stage.Naya & TawaNaya continues to receive a lot of attention.I have been refining her implementation across the different levels, fixing character setup issues and improving the way she interacts with the environments.Tawa has also received several improvements, especially regarding his movement, follow behaviour and navigation. Some situations where Tawa could lose the player, get stuck or have trouble finding a valid NavMesh area have been investigated and improved.The goal is to make travelling with both characters feel much more natural.More Life for NayaI also started experimenting with additional secondary animations for Naya.H…
- Save system 🥳 - 16 August 2026
Over the past few days, Tawa: Lost in Time has kept evolving! 🦊🦖 New save system improvements, loot and item updates, merchant system work, UI fixes, and lots of gameplay and level tweaks. More improvements are coming soon! 🌿✨
- Devlog — 10 Days of Development on Tawa: Lost in Time - 14 August 2026
Devlog — 10 Days of Development on Tawa: Lost in TimeThe last ten days have been especially busy for Tawa: Lost in Time.Development hasn’t focused on one single major feature, but rather on many different systems that are now slowly starting to work together.The main goal remains the same: build every level of the game, make the adventure playable from beginning to end, and then go back to enrich each area with more exploration, combat, events, and secrets.🦊 Naya and Tawa Are Becoming a Real DuoThe game continues to revolve around Naya and Tawa.Naya is the main playable character, while Tawa accompanies her throughout the journey.I’ve continued working on their identity and gameplay, especially Naya’s animations, weapons, movement, and combat.Tawa remains a quadruped companion and an important part of both the gameplay and the story.🌴 The First Levels Are Becoming Real AdventuresLevel…
- Weekly Devlog - 8 August 2026
🦊 Tawa: Lost in Time — Weekly DevlogA lot has changed this week!The biggest focus has been on making the game feel more like a real adventure, with clearer objectives and better progression.Naya is now at the center of the gameplay, with Tawa travelling alongside her as a companion. I’ve continued improving combat, creature reactions, hit animations and the way dinosaurs interact with each other.The quest system has also received a big update. Objectives are now displayed directly on the screen, and the compass can guide the player toward nearby points of interest without showing too many markers at once.The beginning of the first level is also becoming much more structured. The player will now progress through objectives such as finding Tawa, meeting Phiso, discovering a giant skeleton, exploring the ruins and eventually finding a way out of the valley.I’ve also been working on the st…
- Bug fixes - Wall - Target - Dino behavior - 7 August 2026
Just a little debug
- Roadmap Update: Building the Story First - 5 August 2026
In the next build, you'll be able to play Naya's Level 2, continue the story, and discover a major twist in the adventure. Please note that Levels 1 and 2 are still works in progress. Rather than fully polishing each level before moving on, I'm building the game step by step so that every level becomes playable as soon as possible while continuously expanding the world, characters, and lore. The Ice and Desert levels have not been abandoned—far from it. They are still an important part of the adventure and will become playable once the story and dialogue for those levels are finalized. There are also three more main levels planned, along with special levels that are playable only as Tawa, offering a different perspective on the adventure. The goal is to establish the game's lore as early as possible, then continue expanding and polishing every level throughout development based on your…
- Devlog – Naya Joins the Adventure! - 3 August 2026
Devlog – Naya Joins the Adventure!This update marks a major step forward for Tawa: Lost in Time with the introduction of Naya, who now becomes the main playable character.The first level has been redesigned around the beginning of Naya and Tawa's adventure. Throughout the level, Tawa follows Naya while she tells him the story of how they first met, introducing their relationship and the foundation of the game's narrative.This update also introduces Naya's core gameplay mechanics, as well as the first combat encounters. You'll be able to defend yourself against smaller animals, but the dinosaurs are another story. Charging into every encounter won't end well. Some dinosaurs, like a Gallimimus, are simply too dangerous to fight, while others... such as a Parasaurolophus... might surprise you. Sometimes the best choice is to stand your ground, and sometimes it's to run.For now, the ecosyst…
- 🦖 TAWA DEVLOG – Latest Updates - 24 July 2026
🌿 New biome improvements : enhanced forests, desert and glacier environments with more details and better atmosphere.🦕 Dinosaur interactions : creatures now react more naturally, including predator/prey behaviors.🎨 Visual upgrade : updated Tawa's color palette and improved the game's stylized art direction.🌊 Aquatic improvements : new swimming behaviors and underwater creature experiments.⚙️ Optimization pass : improved performance with better LOD management and scene optimization.🗿 New discoveries : added mysterious points of interest, ancient symbols and secrets across the world.🐭 Story progression : new dialogues and encounters with Phiso, Luma and other characters.Next step: continue expanding the island and bringing more life to Tawa's world. 🌎
- First Creature Interactions - 19 July 2026
This pre-build introduces the first interactions between dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures! ✨ Improvements to the three main biomes: 🌴 Tropical Forest – improved environment, vegetation, and atmosphere. ❄️ Glacier – enhanced visuals and terrain for a more immersive frozen world. 🏜️ Desert – refined landscape, lighting, and overall biome quality. 🦖 For the first time, creatures now interact with each other instead of only reacting to the player. For example, you can now witness giant Meganeura attacking Compsognathus in the wild, making the world feel much more alive. This is only the beginning, and many more dynamic behaviors are coming in future updates!
- Snow biome - 14 July 2026
🧊 Snow Biome DevlogAnother productive day on Tawa: Lost in Time!❄️ Continued building the snowy biome.🏔️ Added and refined major landmarks, including the ice maze and frozen cliffs.🌨️ Improved terrain details and environmental atmosphere.🪨 Placed new rocks, ice formations and points of interest.🧭 Refined exploration flow to better guide players through the level.🐾 Added more environmental storytelling to strengthen the feeling of adventure.⚡ Continued polishing visuals and overall performance.I will never forget you Sam
- Adding HUB and questions about lore - 5 July 2026
Here's a small development update! The main hub continues to evolve and will act as the central point of the adventure, featuring interactive elements, hidden secrets, and a gradual way to unlock the different regions of the world. At the same time, I'm expanding the game's lore. Lost in Time isn't just part of the title—it defines the world itself. Tawa has become a place where time has broken down, allowing species from completely different eras to coexist. Dinosaurs, prehistoric mammals, ancient reptiles, and many other creatures that should never have met now share the same world, creating a unique and mysterious ecosystem. I'm also exploring the idea of adding Guardians and boss encounters that focus more on strategy than direct combat. Instead of simply fighting stronger enemies, players might need to solve environmental puzzles, exploit weaknesses, or even escape from overwhelmin…
- Bug Fix Update - 24 June 2026
Hello, Thank you again for the detailed testing and feedback. I've gone through the latest reports and several issues have now been fixed, including the Level 2 dialogue freeze. The game is becoming more stable, but there are still a few bugs and improvements that I'm currently working on: **Remaining issues:** * Turtle physics can still behave unnaturally in some situations (being pushed, launched, or standing vertically). * The rat companion can sometimes be pushed by the player. * Some dialogue boxes are positioned poorly and can obstruct the player's view during climbing sections. * The "family scent" messages can appear facing the wrong direction. * The minimap may incorrectly report the player as being outside the map during certain climbing sections. * Invisible damage can occur near the family area when approaching from the sides. * Using "Reset Position" previously caused compa…
- Devlog – Desert & Glacier Update 🐭❄️🏜️ - 18 June 2026
Work has continued on two major areas of Tawa: Lost in Time over the last few days.🏜️ Desert BiomeThe new desert region is currently under construction. I've been adding new pathways, rock formations, vegetation, and dangerous prehistoric creatures that will challenge players as they explore this harsh environment.❄️ End of the Glacier MapThe final section of the glacier biome has received significant progress. The route through the frozen mountains is taking shape, bringing Tawa closer to the next stage of her journey. New scenery, environmental details, and exploration areas have been added to make the transition feel more immersive.🎮 What's Next?Continue expanding the desert biome.Add more wildlife and environmental hazards.Polish the glacier-to-desert transition.Improve performance and visual quality ahead of the demo release.Every new area brings Tawa one step closer to finding h…
- Devlog - Bringing the Ice Age to Life - 14 June 2026
We're currently testing fur on Tawa and feathers on several dinosaurs to better match the colder environments of Levels 2 and 3. One of the biggest changes is the Yunityranus, which now sports a feathered coat inspired by modern paleontological discoveries. These additions help make the frozen regions feel more believable while giving creatures a more distinctive appearance. The feature is still a work in progress, but it's already adding much more personality to the world of Tawa: Lost in Time.
- Recent Progress on TAWA: Lost in Time - 11 June 2026
Hello everyone!A lot of work has been done recently on TAWA: Lost in Time, and I'm excited to share the latest developments!New Tutorial Featuring ChaCha and MilcaThe game's introduction has been improved with a brand-new tutorial featuring ChaCha and Milca. These characters will help guide new players through the basics of survival, exploration, and the first steps of Tawa's adventure.The goal is to make the beginning of the game more immersive while naturally teaching important gameplay mechanics.Localization ImprovementsThe menu system has been updated and now properly responds again in all the languages currently supported on Steam. This improvement ensures a smoother experience for players around the world and fixes several localization-related issues.Carnivorous Plant Mini-Boss AvailableThe Carnivorous Plant Mini-Boss has officially arrived! This dangerous creature now guards part…
- # Devlog #14 – Back to the Roots: Rebuilding Tawa's Adventure - 3 June 2026
# Devlog #14 – Back to the Roots: Rebuilding Tawa's AdventureHello everyone!Today I'd like to share an important update regarding the future of *Tawa: Lost in Time*.Over the past months, I experimented with many systems, mechanics, and environments. While this allowed me to learn a lot, it also introduced numerous bugs, inconsistencies, and technical issues. Looking back, I realized that I was trying to move too fast and add too much at once.Because of that, I've made the decision to completely rebuild the first three levels from a clean foundation:* Paradise Island* Autumn Forest* Glacier and more..This fresh start will allow me to create a more stable, polished, and enjoyable experience for everyone.## Tawa's StoryThe core story remains unchanged.Tawa begins her adventure living what seems to be a wonderful dream. However, reality quickly catches up with her. She awakens alone, lost,…
- This update focuses on gameplay polish and immersion. - 17 May 2026
This update focuses on gameplay polish and immersion. Fixed and debugged several collision issues Added a new teleport mechanic through digging Expanded wildlife with more animals, including turtles
- Small progress update on TAWA: Lost in Time 🐭🦖 - 14 May 2026
Small progress update on TAWA: Lost in Time 🐭🦖 * Sliding on rocks has finally been fixed. Movement now feels much more natural across cliffs and uneven terrain. * The magical stones used to scare away dinosaurs are shaking again and feel much more alive in-game. * Small FPS improvements across the island while continuing optimization work on the world, lights and assets. More improvements coming soon.
- Devlog – Recent Progress - 24 April 2026
Devlog – Recent ProgressI’ve added new dialogue, including interactions with Milca, who is now a fully separate character. This brings more life and narrative depth to the world.Exploration & MysteriesNew points of interest have been introduced. Among them are strange rocks covered in mysterious symbols…They seem to have a unique effect: they can make dinosaurs disappear. Maybe a strategic way to progress further?Gameplay & MechanicsSeveral events have been added to enrich the experience:Electric KentrosaursDark SarcosuchusThe Baryonyx, along with a whole Baryonyx familyAnd the final bossAll of these creatures have been altered by the breach.Important note: The symbol stones only interact with dinosaurs, not with other animals — otherwise, it would be far too easy.Performance & OptimizationI’m continuing to work on performance.View distance reduced from 250 → 150Goal: maintain a stable…
- Devlog — Semaine de développement - 22 April 2026
This week marks a turning point with the introduction of major in-game events.⚠️ Combat — Issues identifiedLack of impact and clarityHits don’t feel satisfyingDinosaur reactions still feel limitedCombat feels too rigid against large creatures🎯 Work in progressDamage rebalancingImproved visual feedback (hits, reactions)More dynamic and immersive combat🌋 Major events Two key scenes are now playable:An escape sequence involving BaryonyxThe Breach battleThe Breach introduces something new: a strange… unstable… almost living phenomenon.📖 Lore & narrative The world is changing.Dinosaurs and modern animals now coexistSomething has broken the natural balanceAnd at the center of it all: TawaIs she the cause?Or the only one who can fix it?🐗 New characters (very soon) Coming tomorrow or this weekend:Milca, the warthog, in her own territorySyla…I won’t say more.🌿 The story unfolds through:enco…
