Development Update: Starting Mount (Patreon)

"The Aadi are curious beasts to be certain. I for one became quite fond of my mute travelling companion. She was as keen to traverse sharp crags as to make haste over the open dunes. Unlike many beasts used for transportation, Aadi are also kept for their meat. When offered such a meal, in the tent of a Felian cobbler, I must admit that, despite the silent protestations and mournful glances of my steed, I devoured the entire bowl of well-spiced stew."

Ehkos, A Guide to the Desert Kingdoms

Introducing the latest creature to stride the dunes of Sabu, The Aadi. This trusty beast will be your starting mount as you set forth to explore the world.  It's unclear what the ancestors of the Aadi once were, countless ages of exposure to the aura of the desert kingdom have resulted in this unique animal; warm blooded but covered in scales and sporting bony plates.

Heavily armoured across its back and neck, Aadi still make easy prey for the larger denizens of the dunes such as Drakes. They're also extremely vulnerable when crossing bodies of water, where they are the favoured meal of the aquatic Subok (also known as the Beasts of Sobeq, these fearsome reptilian predators are no longer mere crocodiles and will instead be receiving the visual update their name deserves).

For those who are interested in the lore of the world, a little more about the Aadi. Despite their horned appearance, all young Aadi are female. Upon reaching maturity an Aadi will birth up to ten calves during her fertile years.

As they age Aadi reach a second maturity, developing male sexual characteristics. The transition means that only the strongest Aadi sire the next generation, with these battle-hardened, larger Aadi competing for mating rights.

Aadi form extremely strong bonds and, once their trust has been gained, remain fiercely loyal to their rider. Never straying far on their own, an Aadi will always hasten to it's owner when called.

This is just a little taste of some of the new content coming in the UE5 build of Carnal Instinct. We'll post more updates, of both new features and unseen artwork, as the weeks progress. There's a lot more to see and we're excited for you to get your hands on it.

Team Carnal Instinct