{"id":258155,"date":"2024-09-03T16:09:30","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T16:09:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/03\/introducing-lyn-astroneers-first-antagonist\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:11:36","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:11:36","slug":"introducing-lyn-astroneers-first-antagonist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/03\/introducing-lyn-astroneers-first-antagonist\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing Lyn: Astroneer\u2019s First Antagonist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>It\u2019s been nearly eight years since we launched <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-GB\/games\/store\/astroneer\/9NBLGGH43KZB\">Astroneer<\/a><\/em> into Game Preview on the Xbox platform. This week, we\u2019re proud to give an early look at our first ever big baddie, Lyn, to be featured in our upcoming Glitchwalkers Expansion!\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Glitchwalkers \u2013 Our First Expansion<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><em>Astroneer<\/em> has become bigger than we ever could have imagined. We\u2019ve had the opportunity to update the game dozens of times with both community requested features and our own creations. From Jetpacks and Pets, to Rails and Custom Modes, we\u2019ve always tried to make the game better with your help, and this time is no different.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Over the years, we\u2019ve gotten countless requests for new places to explore\u2026 So, this expansion is focused on a brand-new planet in a new solar system, Aeoluz! Another common request is to make <em>Astroneer<\/em> a bit more challenging. That\u2018s where Lyn comes in.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lyn Is In Control<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p>Lyn is a disgruntled systems expert from the E.S.S. Elysium crew who\u2019s created her own reality in the <em>Astroneer <\/em>universe. In this reality, you are at her mercy. A skilled hacker, Lyn can manipulate the planet itself, altering its biomes and atmosphere down to the roots. Despite the planet\u2019s growing instability, she\u2019s continued to make it more and more hostile to make sure no one interferes with her ploy. Alongside the planet itself, she\u2019ll employ several different viruses and reality-shaping tools to repel potential interlopers.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net\/prod\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Glitchwalkers_Screenshot-0e9f7bc5eaf1d316ae1b.jpg\" alt=\"Astroneer screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-204075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net\/prod\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Glitchwalkers_Screenshot-0e9f7bc5eaf1d316ae1b.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net\/prod\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Glitchwalkers_Screenshot-0e9f7bc5eaf1d316ae1b-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net\/prod\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Glitchwalkers_Screenshot-0e9f7bc5eaf1d316ae1b-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net\/prod\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Glitchwalkers_Screenshot-0e9f7bc5eaf1d316ae1b-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Creating Lyn<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p>We had a lot of fun with this one! It\u2019s been a new and unique experience to create a character who\u2019s part of the crew, while still setting them apart as a troublemaker. Following our usual process, we started with a lot of quick sketches focused on shapes, silhouettes, and key features. Once we had a solid group, we picked different bits and bobs that we liked and fused them together as more refined 2D turnarounds. Looking at the concepts, Lyn\u2019s final design is a mix of Option K and Option O shown in the image below, incorporating a hood, but with Lyn\u2019s physical appearance looking digitally hacked together \u2014 just like the rest of the planet.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net\/prod\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/lyn_concept-9be42635c25d1d705b4c.png\" alt=\"Astroneer concept art for Lyn, a new character\" class=\"wp-image-204077\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net\/prod\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/lyn_concept-9be42635c25d1d705b4c.png 1920w, https:\/\/xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net\/prod\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/lyn_concept-9be42635c25d1d705b4c-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net\/prod\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/lyn_concept-9be42635c25d1d705b4c-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net\/prod\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/lyn_concept-9be42635c25d1d705b4c-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sticking to Our Roots<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p>Let\u2019s be clear:\u00a0Even with some added challenge, the game you know and love is still there. Crafting, building, and exploring with friends are at core of <em>Astoneer<\/em>. And while the expansion itself is chock full of new content, there will also be a free companion update to the base game. Anyone can jump right in and experience something new!\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>We can\u2019t wait for you all to face off against Lyn and explore the new planet in <em>Astroneer: Glitchwalkers<\/em>. We\u2019re working hard towards our final launch date, which will land on Xbox and Windows 10 later in 2024. Wishlist today!\u00a0<\/p>\n<div id=\"msp1725371328447\" class=\"\">\n<div class=\"ms-product-badge mspb-large\" data-product-id=\"9NBLGGH43KZB\">\n<div class=\"mspb-primary-image\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9NBLGGH43KZB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.17703.13510798887933723.57e43f19-4066-429e-b1a2-caea56e427b4.f555e1de-d116-4ab1-bed1-408a78622ba6?w=400&amp;h=600\" alt=\"ASTRONEER\" class=\"skip-lazy\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-feature-badges\">\n<div class=\"mspb-feature-badge xbox-play-anywhere\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.onestore.ms\/cdnfiles\/sfw-service-web-onestore-onerf-2017-11-8-12\/store\/common\/images\/xpalogo_black.png\" alt=\"Xbox Play Anywhere\" class=\"skip-lazy\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>ASTRONEER<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mspb-secondary-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-left-container\">\n<p>System Era Softworks<\/p>\n<div class=\"mspb-rating\">\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t<span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mspb-total-ratings\">602<\/span>&#13;\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t<span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span>&#13;\n\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mspb-msrp\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t<span>$29.99<\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t<\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t<span>$11.99<\/span>&#13;\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"mspb-bottom-badges\">\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\tXbox One X Enhanced\t\t<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\tPC Game Pass\t\t<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\tXbox Game Pass\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-right-container\">\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\tExplore and reshape distant worlds! Astroneer is set during the 25th century Intergalactic Age of Discovery, where Astroneers explore the frontiers of outer space, risking their lives in harsh environments to unearth rare discoveries and unlock the mysteries of the universe.&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\nOn this adventure, players can work together to build custom bases above or below ground, create vehicles to explore a vast solar system, and use terrain to create anything they can imagine. A player\u2019s creativity and ingenuity are the key to seeking out and thriving while on exciting planetary adventures! In Astroneer you can:&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n\u2022Reshape the ground under your feet as though it were made of clay.&#13;<br \/>\n\u2022Survive on and explore carefully crafted planets that can be entirely deformed and traversed.&#13;<br \/>\n\u2022Snap together components and objects to build bases and vehicles.&#13;<br \/>\n\u2022Play with friends in 4 player online drop-in\/drop-out co-op.&#13;<br \/>\n\u2022Discover and uncover the mysteries of the solar system&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n\u2022\u2022\u2022Deform &amp; shape everything around you\u2022\u2022\u2022&#13;<br \/>\nIn Astroneer, players use their deform tool to dig, collect, shape and build anything they wish. Use this ability to dig to the center of the planet, build a ramp into the sky, or make megaliths just by using terrain! &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n\u2022\u2022\u2022Explore an entire solar system\u2022\u2022\u2022&#13;<br \/>\nOur vast solar system includes 7 wondrous planets that players can travel between and explore every inch of, from the entire spherical surface, through treacherous layers of caves, all the way down to mysterious the core. Each of those planets has unique and challenging surface and cave biomes that offer a multitude of challenges for players on their journey.&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n\u2022\u2022\u2022Customize &amp; build on the fly\u2022\u2022\u2022 &#13;<br \/>\nItems that Astroneers craft and find in the world can be snapped and connected together to create unique creations for any situation. Customize and decorate your bases, vehicles, and Astroneer.&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n\u2022\u2022\u20224 Player co-op\u2022\u2022\u2022&#13;<br \/>\nAstroneer is better with friends. Group up with other players and work together to create massive industrial bases or to create fun games in the extensive creative sandbox. &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n\u2022\u2022\u2022Survive &amp; harness the power of the planets\u2022\u2022\u2022&#13;<br \/>\nOnce Astroneers are ready, they may choose to attempt to understand and possibly harness the power behind mysterious structures found in the world.&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\nAstroneer began as a Game Preview title and would not be here today if not for your support, feedback, and ideas throughout that process. Now that we have hit 1.0 we will keep our pledge to continue building on the foundation that is Astroneer with free, ongoing content updates. 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