Devlog #1 — MVP Launch & What’s Next for Ava: Sporelight

Ava: Sporelight has officially launched its first public build, and while the world is still waking up—just like Ava herself—you can already explore, survive, and grow stronger in this unfolding post-apocalyptic saga.

✅ What’s Playable Now

The current version includes our semi-idle mission system, where players can:

• 📜 Follow Ava’s awakening through a branching, narrative-rich journey

• 🧬 Select from Main, Side, Faction, and Repetitive missions—each testing two of five attributes: Charisma, Dexterity, Endurance, Intelligence, and Strength

• ⏳ Progress through missions passively over time, with occasional optional mini-games to reduce duration or enhance outcomes

“Explore missions. Grow stronger. Choose who she becomes.”

🌐 Navigation x Combat Integration (Work in Progress — 60%)

We’re actively developing the next core expansion, which unifies exploration, tactical combat, and survival gear into a single flow:

🔄 Navigation Meets Missions

• 🌍 Procedural paths and sublocation discovery

• 💥 Risk-based encounters

• 🎯 Combat directly triggered by your movement decisions

Every action feeds into the mission system: ✔ Win a battle
✔ Discover a sublocation
✔ Descend deeper into hostile terrain

No padding. No idle filler. Just choices that shape your survival.

“Combat isn’t a separate mode. It’s embedded in the journey. You may avoid danger—or become it.”

🛠 Currently In Development

We're building the equipment and economy systems to support future mission types:

🛒 Shops & Loadouts

• Unlock attribute-enhancing weapons, armor, and gear

• Prepare with consumables like healing items, rechargers, or detox agents

💳 Two-Tiered Currency System:

• Rations: For weapons, armor, upgrades, and shelter access

• Power Cells: For healing items, recharging equipment, and short-term survival consumables

“A cell keeps you alive. A ration keeps you human.” — Jenna Rhys

📍 The Current MVP Is Fully Playable

This devlog marks the first formal release announcement—bringing together multiple previous silent updates.

You can now:

• Explore Ava’s backstory

• Complete semi-idle missions

• Begin unlocking attribute progression and faction reputation

👉 Play now at www.avasporelight.com

💬 Want to help shape the future?

Ava: Sporelight is an evolving indie narrative RPG. If you find bugs, want to suggest features, or just want to say hello—every bit of feedback helps.

The spores have only just begun to stir.