Bee Simulator Gets Delayed Into Spring 2019 To Add More Content To The Game

Written by Brandon Hofer on September 20, 2018

News: After receiving a bunch of feedback from gamers at Gamescom and PAX West, the developers of Bee Simulator want to take some more time with the game.

The development team at VARSAV Game Studios has just announced that Bee Simulator has been delayed into Spring 2019. This is so that they can not only make the best game they possibly can but also so that they can respond to player feedback that they have received so far. In Spring 2019 Bee Simulator will release on PC and one console (they didn’t say which console) with future console releases at a later date. Here’s whatŁukasz Rosiński, VARSAV Game Studios Creative Director, had to say:

“Many positive reactions lead us to believe that we were correct in choosing a honey bee to be the main protagonist in our first game. Bees and their huge role in our ecosystem, habits prevailing in the beehive and the problems harassing them were a very strong base for the creation of Bee Simulator. At the same time, we were forced to live up to the expectations of a larger than expected group of users – mainstream gamers. We received lots of comments detailing the functions they would like to see in our game. To meet those expectations, we decided to change our schedule and push back Bee Simulator's launch by a few months. We would like to thank you for each idea that we’ve received and we’d like to recommend that you watch our social media platforms, where we’ll present the result of our collaboration with the players.”

That’s especially because the feedback gathered online and during both Gamescom and PAX West led the developers to include the following changes to the upcoming development plan:

Adding two different gameplay modes to the game. An easy one, designed with kids in mind specifically, and a more challenging one prepared for adult gamers.

Adding a completely new combat system that adult gamers will enjoy.

Adding new opponents.

Redesigning the “bee dance”, so it was more in line with adult gamers’ expectations.

Allowing our bee to actually sting people. In the end you don’t always have to be a well-BEEhaved bee.

Making bee races more complex to offer more of a challenge..

Adding additional maps, specifically for local split-screen mode.

For those who might not have heard of Bee Simulator before, some of the main features for the game will include the following:

A unique chance to see the macro scale world from the micro perspective of a honeybee;

A realistic representation of a place inspired by Central Park;

Three diverse modes enriched with educational elements:

Single-player story mode presents you with a family of bees. Can you save the hive from the threat of human beings?

Exploration mode allows you to freely discover a world inspired by Central Park in New York.

Split-screen mode can either be used for cooperation or competition. It includes an additional map that makes the game even more fascinating.

The possibility to interact with your surroundings: people, animals, plants, and other insects;

A lack of violence – it's a perfect choice for parents looking for a game that their children can safely play;

Relaxing music composed by Mikołaj Stroiński, who was responsible for the soundtrack of such games as The Witcher 3 and The Vanishing of Ethan Carter.

Check out the trailer below and tell us what you think. Are you interested in Bee Simulator? Will you pick it up in Spring 2019?