Black Skies – Devlog Update (v0.6.0) - Inventory UI Rewrite and New Crafting System

This update brings two major additions to the survival experience: a rebuilt inventory system and a brand new crafting system with its own dedicated interface.

New Crafting System (with new UI panel)

The game now includes the first feature of the new crafting system, presented through a brand new crafting UI panel designed to match the look and feel of the rebuilt inventory screen. The goal is a consistent, readable, survival-focused interface across all player menus.

• The first craftable item is the Campfire Constructible.
  Crafting it allows you to place a ghost campfire in the world and build it using whatever materials you gather in the field.

This system is the foundation for all future hand-built structures.

Inventory Rebuilt from the Ground Up

The inventory interface has been completely reworked for clarity and survival authenticity. Two major layout changes define the new design:

• A new Clothing Panel on the left shows what you’re wearing at a glance.
  Clothing is organized using realistic layers for cold-weather survival:

  • Headwear

  • Base Layer (undershirt / thermal)

  • Shell Layer (jacket / outer protection)

  • Legwear

• The Selected Item Details panel has moved to the right, making comparisons and item actions faster and easier.

The end result is a cleaner, more intuitive interface built around how real survival gear is managed.

UI and Feedback Improvements

• Inventory now uses a subtle background blur to improve focus.

• HUD messages and notifications have been refined for better timing and readability.

Fixes & Polish

• Addressed multiple item behavior issues.

• General cleanup across menus and interactions.

Versioning

• Build updated to 0.6.0

• The correct version now appears automatically in the UI.

v0.6.0 Summary

• Full inventory rebuild

• Realistic clothing layer system

• Brand new crafting UI panel

• First craftable constructible: Campfire

• Improved HUD and notifications

• Background blur when inventory is open

• Bug fixes and overall polish

• Automatic version display