: Alastair emphasizes that solo development is about time management . Every new feature is evaluated not just by the effort to add it, but by the long-term cost of maintaining it as the project evolves.
The development team at It's Happening frequently releases updates based on player requests and thematic events: : Alastair emphasizes that solo development is about
: Devlogs on YouTube serve as a critical tool for gathering community feedback. For example, a "Darkness" gameplay mechanic was removed after it was found to be more annoying than challenging. Notable Feature Additions For example, a "Darkness" gameplay mechanic was removed
: Introduced in the Fully Loaded Update , this allows players to reorganize restaurants by holding the ping button. and implemented by its creator
: The Bakery mode was a major addition where customers order flavors instead of specific dishes, requiring a different approach to preparation.
Players actively propose features through platforms like Reddit and Steam:
For those interested in the evolution of the indie hit PlateUp! , several articles and devlogs detail how features are conceptualized, developed, and implemented by its creator, Alastair Janse van Rensburg. Insights into Feature Development