20 Dec
Winter 2019 Update
We are now live with our scheduled Winter 2019 update. Keep in mind this means you will need to download an update before you use Tyto Online next time you use it, or in the new year. If you use Chromebooks, this will be similar to when you originally downloaded the game. If you are
18 Oct
October 18th Update
Based on some initial feedback from educators, we decided to put out a mid-semester update that mainly focuses on some usability improvements and bug fixes. We will be going live the evening of Friday, October 18th with this update. Our goal is to do few updates as we don’t want to interrupt the flow of
25 Mar
Beta 1.1 Update: Usability Improvements with Mechanic Updates
Hello! It’s been a while since we’ve gone live with an update, since we’ve been holding back for a more regular, larger update cycle to fit with school technology needs better. We’ve also been working on some work with grants that is not ready to go live yet, like a brand new MASSIVE Sandbox, so
23 Aug
Our Largest Update Yet: School 1.0 Beta
We’ve been working on a huge number of changes over the last months, getting ready for the 2018-2019 School Year, with the launch we’ve dubbed “School 1.0. Beta” We are excited today to announce this new launch, and it comes with a lot of new features. First, after many requests, we are now available on Chromebooks! We
06 Mar
Alpha 42: Spring is now in Espeth!
Hello, everyone! Today, for Alpha 42’s update: We went back to our non-winter Student District as Spring is now here in Espeth! When you’re first introduced to the H.E.L.O., Dr. Sandrine now tells you about the Weekly Challenges available on the table next to her. In the H.E.L.O., you can now use your Research Points
04 Jan
Alpha 41: New Character Customization Options
Our Art Team has been working hard on getting some new character customization options going, especially more faces so more of our players can make their characters look a lot more like them! New Character Customization You can now have a customizable face option for your character! There are 11 faces to choose from: 10
18 Dec
Alpha 40: Winter Wonderland + Drakon Pedigree
It’s that time of year again! Espeth is busting out holiday lights, holographic snowflakes, and bottom-heavy humanoids with twigs for arms! Enjoy the Student District’s annual Winter Wonderland update! “Hey, these are the same decorations as last year!” – a disgruntled Tytonian. Not so! Try sliding on the ice at the Academy and across from
06 Dec
Alpha 39: Reach Level 10 Heredity, and Sandbox Updates!
We’ve been hard at work finishing up our Heredity quests, so you can now reach Level 10 in Heredity! We do have a couple more quests we’re going to go back and roll out for earlier levels, supplementary information about probability for example, but this now enables maximum level of Heredity! Woo! We love milestones
15 Nov
Tyto Online for Schools: BETA
Today we’re excited to be able to announce that we have launched a new set of teacher tools for a new version we’re calling Tyto Online for Schools. Try the beta now! The new for Schools teacher tools include three main sections: Explore & Plan, Track Progress, and Manage Classes. Our goal is for teachers to
06 Nov
Alpha 38: Underlying School Changes + Easier Animal Unlocks
We’re doing the first touches to help teachers begin to use Tyto Online in their classrooms! We actually snuck this update out over the weekend, because we have our first beta testing teacher starting with the product in their classroom today. First, we did some user facing things that will impact everything to simplify some
